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Child Advocacy Center one of few in state combating abuse death,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith. Six months earlier in Genesee County’s Argentine Township 4-yearLAPEER — Last old Dominick year the Lapeer Calhoun was torCounty Prosecutor’s tured and beaten to office investigated death by his mothabout 40 child abuse er’s boyfriend. The a neglect cases and boyfriend, Brandon the office issued 25 Hayes, 28, was warrants for criminal found guilty in and sexual abuse. January of a launSo far this year the dry list of charges Child Advocacy ranging from first Center Of Lapeer has degree murder to interviewed 50 child abuse. alleged abuse victims. Dominick’s Deborah Pascoe, the mother, Corrine center’s executive Baker, who was on director, said it’s not Lily Furneauxso much a case of Wolfenbarger, 2, of Lapeer, probation for an increased abuse as it was killed in 2010 by Renee earlier drug conviction at the time of is increased awareKing (right). Dominck’s death, is ness. doing time for a In November 2010, probation violation. 2-year-old Lily Lynette FurneauxDominick’s grandparents havWolfenbarger was one of six chiling been pushing for a new law dren to die in Macomb County. “2010 was a terrible year for child SEE ADVOCACY, PAGE 12A

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MOUNT CLEMENS — Eight women and six men spent two-and-a-half weeks listening to witnesses recount the final hours of Lily Lynette FurneauxWolfenbarger’s life before taking less than two hours Monday to decide that Renee King, 29, was guilty of murder, criminal sexual conduct and child abuse. Lily’s grandmother, Lynette, said her family is “ecstatic” over the verdict and Photo provided vowed that “Justice for Lily is not over.” Renee King was convicted Lily, a smiling 2Monday of murder and year-old with straw- criminal sexual conduct. berry blond hair, was found dead in her father’s mobile home in New Haven, a community of 3,000 in northern Macomb County, the night of Nov. 20, 2010.

INSIDE County voters favored Santorum in Tuesday primary See Page 3A

LCS closes Maple Grove Elementary See Page 6A

Hearing changed in Marie Warren murder case See Page 6A

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$500,000 bond set for Grondin Accused of killing girlfriend, suspect, 19, remains held in jail BY PHIL FOLEY 810-452-2616 • pfoley@mihomepaper.com

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Imlay City Police Dept. Chief John Stano talks to one of his officers outside the Talmer Bank & Trust office on Van Dyke in Imlay City (across from Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds). The bank was robbed Friday morning.

Gunman holds up Talmer Bank in Imlay City BY PHIL FOLEY 810-452-2616 • pfoley@mihomepaper.com

IMLAY CITY — Imlay City Police are hunting for a gunman who robbed the Talmer Bank & Trust office on the 700 block of South Cedar Street at 10:40 a.m. Friday. At press time details were still

sketchy and police were declining to say how much the man got away with. Chief John Stano, said a white man in his 20s with a medium build and brown hair, armed with a handgun, handed a bank teller a note demanding money. He said the teller handed the man some money and he left. Based on video evidence, Stano

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said the suspect is believed to have driven off in a four-door black or dark blue car, possibly a Chevrolet Malibu, that was heavily covered with dirt up to the door handles. However, shortly after the robbery, police were looking for several different cars. At one point, believing the man SEE ROBBERY, PAGE 6A

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LAPEER — After more than three months in the Lapeer County Jail, Kenneth C. Grondin III could see something other than cinder block a soon as next week. Accused of killing his girlfriend, 20-year-old Andrea Lorraine Eilber, Nov. 14 in the basement of her aunt’s Kings Mill Road home in Mayfield Township, Grondin has been held by police since Nov. 16. Wednesday morning Circuit Court Judge Nick Holowka set bond for Grondin at $500,000. Barring any other motions, Grondin is now set to go on trail at 9

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An Elba Township firefighter steps from a smoke-filled home on the 100 block of South Elba Road Wednesday afternoon. The Elba Township Fire Dept. and Lapeer Fire & Rescue were sent to the small home at 3:17 p.m. after neighbors noticed smoke billowing out of the eaves of the vacant building. Elba Fire Chief Mike Burke said the neighbors noticed a workman leaving the home shortly before the fire broke out. He said his firefighters found flames on a back wall and ceiling as they entered the home and were able to put them out quickly. Burke estimated the damage at around $10,000.

County Center Street closed; city plans to rebuild in spring LAPEER — The City of Lapeer’s Dept. of Public Works (DPW) closed County Center Street from Court Street to the Center Building Thursday morning, but DPW officials hope to have the street built and reopened by the end of the summer. “Center Street is falling apart and we didn’t want put good money in after bad,” DPW Director Pamela Reid, noting that her department is looking at rebuilding the street between Court and Bentley Street. In the short term, she said, County Center Street will be a cul-de-sac from Bentley Street, which runs north to south between Genesee Street and Turrill Avenue, to the Center Building. Reid said she decided to close the Court Street end of County Center Street, which has no buildings on it, after recent temperature changes caused a lot of heaving. “Our goal,” said Reid, “is to repave

it in early spring or summer.” She said part of the problem with the street is an aging water line under the street which has failed on several occasions. Reid said she wants to replace that line with a new one running under the grassy portion of the right-of-way. She said the street, which was built sometime in the 1940s, was last repaved in 1986 or 1987. Reid said the curb and gutter from the Center Building back to Bentley Street is in good shape, so she plans to mill and do a two-inch overlay on that section of the street before doing something more substantial on the remaining 260 feet of the street. Reid said wood and steel temporary barricades went up on that section of the street Thursday and she hopes to have sometime more permanent in place by the end of the month. — Phil Foley

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LAPEER — Employees at the Rite Aid store on West Genesee Street told the Lapeer Police Dept. Feb. 27 they were having a problem with a man they’ve previously caught crawling through the store’s dumpster. Three hours later they told the police the man was back with a pocket full of receipts trying to return items they believe were stolen. The man was warned he’d be cited with trespassing, if he returned to the store.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. picked up an unidentified person on an unspecified warrant Feb. 27 from St. Clair County authorities.

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MAYFIELD TWP. — A North Lapeer Road woman told the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. Feb. 27 that her car had been stolen, but later found it in her garage.

DEERFIELD TWP. — A Lake Shore Drive woman told the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. Feb. 27 that she came home to find her front door open the night before. She told police she believes her ex-husband, who has a history of harassing her, is having her followed.

Prisoner pickup ATTICA TWP. — The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. met with Sanilac County Sheriff’s Dept. deputies on I-69 near Winslow Road Feb. 27 to pick up a 24-year-old man sought on an unspecified warrant.

Alcohol arrest LAPEER TWP. — The Lapeer Police Dept. cited a 22-year-old man with drunk driving Feb. 27 following a traffic stop on Bowers Road near East Nepessing Street.

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MARATHON TWP. — A Hollenbeck Road resident told the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. Feb. 27 that they came home to find their door kicked in.

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Drunk driver LAPEER — The Lapeer Police Dept. cited a 26-year-old man with drunk driving Feb. 28 following a traffic stop on South Lapeer Road near Turrill Road.

LAPEER — The Lapeer Police Dept. cited a person with driving under the influence of drugs Feb. 28 following a traffic stop on East Genesee Street. The person’s vehicle was impounded.

Prisoner pickup MARLETTE — The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. picked up a 27year-old man from Sanilac County authorities Feb. 28 on an unspecified warrant.

MAYFIELD TWP. — The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. took a 20year-old man into custody Feb. 27 at a Westmoor Drive residence. He was taken to the Lapeer County Jail.

LAPEER TWP. — Michigan State Police cited a person with drug possession Feb. 28 following a traffic stop on eastbound I-69 near Wilder Road.

ALMONT TWP. — A school bus driver told the Almont Police Dept. Feb. 27 that someone had put a vehicle in a ditch and left. Police noted the lights were off and it wasn’t running when they arrived. They had the vehicle towed.

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Jewelry stolen ALMONT — An East St. Clair Street resident told the Almont Police Dept. Feb. 28 that burglars broke into their home and took some jewelry.

Alcohol arrest METAMORA TWP. — The Metamora Township Police Dept. cited a 34year-old man with drunk driving Feb. 29 following a traffic stop on South Lapeer Road near Pratt Road. His car was impounded and he was taken to the Lapeer County Jail.

Harassing messages DEERFIELD TWP. — A Burnside Road woman told the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. Feb. 29 that a 25-year-old man is violating a conditional bond by sending her harassing messages on Facebook.

Prisoner pickup GENESEE COUNTY — The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. met with Genesee County authorities Feb. 29 on I-69 at M15 to pick up an unidentified prisoner on a unspecified warrant.

Woman arrested LAPEER — The Lapeer Police Dept. took a 20-year-old woman into custody Feb. 29 at a Chinkapin residence on an unspecified warrant. — Phil Foley

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Rep. Daley sponsors right-to-work meeting Set for March 12 at Center Building BY JEFF HOGAN 810-452-2640 • jhogan@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER — Indiana became the 23rd state to pass anti-union “right-to-work” legislation on February 1 and the first in the nation’s manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to organized labor by allowing workers to opt out of paying union dues. Indiana’s Republican governor Mitch Daniels signed the legislation into law immediately after it was given final approval in the state Senate, making Indiana the first state to adopt such a measure since Oklahoma did so a decade ago. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has said numerous times that he believes “right to work” is a divisive issue that would paralyze opportunities to work on issues he deems more important on his policy agenda in 2012. That’s not to say the issue may not be a priority of the Republican-controlled Legislature that may draft a bill and send it to his desk for his signature and approval. “The governor is one third of the legislative process. I know there is legislation in committee on right to work, so this is an issue that may definitely come up, whether the governor wants to deal with it or not,” state Rep. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, told The County Press earlier this week. “It’s important for people in Lapeer County to hear for themselves from people that know a lot more about this than I do.” Toward that end, Daley and state Rep. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, as well as Kevin Shaffer, business manager and financial

secretary for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 17, will present a right-to-work townhall meeting on Monday, March 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Lapeer County Center Building auditorium, 425 County Center St. in Lapeer. The purpose of the public meeting is to highlight both sides of the rightto-work debate and discuss right-towork’s potential effects on the economy. “I just want people to hear the information for themselves. This will be an informational meeting,” said Daley. “I’ve taken the position that I’m neutral on this right now. This is for me too. We have two experts on the subject that will be in Lapeer for the meeting.” Following talks by Rep. Shirkey and Shaffer, those in attendance will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel. Audience participants will be asked to fill out a “Question Card” that will be gathered by event coordinators. The questions will be read aloud to the panelists for their response. “I think it’s an important issue that people are talking about. I have people all the time on either side of the issue that are asking me questions about it and want to know more,” said Daley. “That’s what this meeting is all about.” The action in Indiana complicates the Michigan debate, but Snyder is steadfast, saying, “I don’t want to see this on my desk.” That may be beyond the governor’s control. Right-to-work legislation is possible, and even likely, for three reasons most notably owing to passage of a similar law in Indiana, but also due to strong support in the Republican majority in the SEE MEETING, PAGE 9A

Lapeer County voters backed Santorum BY JEFF HOGAN 810-452-2640 • jhogan@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER COUNTY — With a challenge in his birth state putting the future of his campaign in question, Mitt Romney scraped by rival Rick Santorum in Michigan’s Republican presidential primary Tuesday. Michigan’s Republican presidential primary ended one of the most fractious — and surprising — nominating contests in recent state history. And not without controversy. Some Democrats tried to get their fellow partisans to vote for Santorum or Ron Paul to rob Romney of victory. On Monday, the Santorum campaign sent electronic phone calls urging Democrats to vote for him. Romney called the effort a dirty trick done by a desperate campaign. Other Romney supporters called the robo-call “pathetic.” Statewide Romney may have won the primary, but in Lapeer County, however, the majority went to Santorum who earned 4,677 votes over Romney at 3,744 — a margin of 933 votes. Ron Paul had the support of 1,771 voters, followed by Newt Gingrich at a distant fourth with 736 votes. Of the four voting precincts in the City of Lapeer, Romney had the edge in only one — Precinct 1 in which he tallied 83 votes over Santorum’s 71. In Imlay City, voters favored Santorum by 2-1 margin (61-33 in Precinct 1 and 66-39 in Precinct 2). In Imlay Township, Santorum earned 183 votes while Romney earned the support of 119 voters. Of Lapeer County’s 18 jurisdictions, only in Metamora Township did the majority of voters support Romney — 349 over 283.

In Oregon Township’s Precinct 1 voters were tied 139-139 between Romney and Santorum, while Precinct 2 favored Santorum, 152-96. In Rich Township, Santorum gained 101 votes to Romney’s 49. According to unofficial elections results released by the Lapeer County Clerk’s Office, of the county’s 65,041 registered voters, 12,785 came out to vote Tuesday. Across Lapeer County, segments of the population also decided four local ballot proposals.

LakeVille Community Schools • Proposal No. 1 asked whether the school district should borrow up to $7.58 million and issue bonds to improve, remodel, equip, furnish, reequip and refurnish existing district school buildings and existing sites. In Lapeer County, it was defeated 670-511. • Proposal No. 2 asked whether the district should borrow up to $4.11 million and issue bonds to build a new auditorium addition to LakeVille Memorial High School. Locally this proposal was trounced 765-408.

North Branch Township • Voters in North Branch Township were asked to renew their 1.5-mill ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) levy for fire protection. The renewal was approved 226-160.

Mayville Community Schools • In the Mayville Community Schools District, voters were asked to allow the district to continue the 18-mill non-homestead property tax for operating purposes. In Rich Township, 38 voters said no to 32 in favor, while 3 voters in Burlington Township said no to two in the affirmative.

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ragedy hurts in so many ways, and the pain can last for years — or even a lifetime. The initial shock of pain or loss can feel like it is impossible to deal with, but even after that families and loved ones may be forced to relive the pain. Any sort of loss or harm from natural causes can invoke feelings of grief, depression or even bitterness. We are forced to go on with life without that person by our side. The sense of loss can feel overwhelming. But when tragedy comes intentionally at the hands of another person, all of that pain and grief are coupled with feelings of anger, doubt or even revenge. How could this have happened? Where there signs that I missed? Could I have done something to prevent this? A million questions can race through our minds as we try to cope with what has happened, finding those responsible and searching for justice. While intentional abuse in inexcusable on any level, there is perhaps no greater evil than harming an innocent and defenseless child. Today we remember Lily Furneaux, who at the age of 2 was killed in November 2010 at the hands of her stepmother in New Haven (Macomb County). Lily lived in Lapeer. Both for the family and loved ones, along with the community at-large, child abuse is something that is more than difficult to deal with and something that too many people would rather not think about. The old idea of “stranger danger” is problematic for many reasons. First of all, the overwhelming majority of crimes and abuse are committed, not by strangers, but by well-known acquaintances like relatives and family friends. Should we be wary of outside dangers, and teach our children to be cautious of strangers as well? Of course. But it is not only strangers who can inflict pain. Therein lies the other danger of the “stranger danger” mentality. To become complacent in thinking that our children are safe because they are not simply left alone with strangers would be inherently erroneous. Parents, relatives and neighbors must be vigilant in protecting children from abuse, and must watch with a close eye for any signs of abuse. There is a fine line to be walked when it comes to protecting our children. Every bump and bruise is not proof-positive of abuse. Children will be children; they will play in the mud, wrestle around and occasionally get hurt. Jumping to conclusions is rarely ever helpful. Ignoring the signs and dismissing them, however, is a much more dangerous error. When child abuse does occur, both the family and the community is forced to deal with the pain, the loss and the feelings of anger. It is in our nature to want to not only find the person responsible but to punish them. That is both natural and right, so long as we are looking for justice and not revenge. It is one of many paradoxes of civilization that we must be both hard-handed and constrained. We must seek out absolute justice, dealing out punishment for such heinous crimes, but we must do so in a calm, collected manner without anger. How do we suppress the desire for revenge while maintaining the pursuit of justice? It is our responsibility as a community to stand behind the family whose child suffered abuse, to comfort them and come to their aid, and even to allow them to vent their anger and frustrations. The Child Advocacy Center in Lapeer is a remarkable facility where children and families can go for help and support. The entire community should provide that same level of support, both in protecting our children from abuse through prevention and awareness, and being there for the families dealing with the pain.

TALK TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS State Representative Kevin Daley (R) P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-1800 kevindaley@house.mi.gov

U.S. Representative Candice S. Miller (R) 228 Cannon Office Building Washington, D.C., 20515 Phone: 202-225-2106 www.candicemiller.house.gov

State Senator Phil Pavlov (R) P.O. Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-7708 senppavlov@senate. michigan.gov

Governor Rick Snyder P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-3400 rick.snyder@michigan.gov

U.S. Senators Carl D. Levin (D) 269 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C., 20510 Phone: 202-224-6221 www.senate.gov/~levin

President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 Phone: 202-456-1414 www.whitehouse.gov

Debbie Stabenow (D) Room No. 133 Hart Building Washington, D.C., 20510 Phone: 202-224-4822 www.stabenow.senate.gov

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IN YOUR WORDS “Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.” Give us chance to compete downtown As requested by the Lapeer Downtown Development Authority, the issue of parking meters and monitored parking in downtown Lapeer was considered at the March 1st meeting of the Lapeer Downtown Business Association. Board members were given a copy of the DDA’s position letter which states: “The DDA supports ‘monitored’ parking in some fashion with a goal of creating turnover in strategic, high volume areas of downtown.” After much discussion, the DBA board decided that any form of monitored parking is detrimental to the success of current downtown businesses and to the goal of revitalizing our commercial district. At the core of this decision is one basic principle: We believe the downtown district should be considered the same as any other commercial center in Lapeer. There are no meters or two-hour limits in any other area of the city. Other than spaces reserved for the handicapped, all spots are totally free and available for unlimited use. If we are to compete with other commercial centers and begin to fill the many vacancies that currently plague downtown, we must level the playing field. Regarding the need for “turnover in strategic, high volume areas of downtown,” that need unfortunately doesn’t exist, at least for now. We realize there is a potential for problems to occur if parking isn’t monitored, but we believe all issues can be addressed independently by property business owners and managers. We favor the use of signs in strategic spots, to reserve those spaces for the elderly customers and business that want to offer a convenient, quick “in and out” spot for their customers. The spaces next to Rogers Pharmacy could be marked “Reserved for prescription drug customer pick-up only,” much like Applebee’s reserves spots for “Car Side to Go.” We also believe that business managers and owners will encourage employees to leave the most convenient spots open for patrons. Clearly, offering free parking downtown brings substantial savings to the city. More importantly, removing all monitored parking will give our downtown a chance to compete with all the other

commercial centers in Lapeer area and attract new businesses and new customers. Our downtown is the only place in Lapeer that penalizes patrons for staying too long. What is the point in that? Downtown is teeming with vacancies and our businesses are suffering. There are no meters or monitored parking areas at our competition...Meijer, Walmart, Kohl’s, Kmart, The Market Place, Big Lots, etc. Please give us a chance to compete. Lapeer Downtown Business Association Mary Jo Wenzlick

No more elephant! There is an expression that one sometimes uses when contemplating how to complete a difficult task. Ask the question, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is “one bite at a time.” That describes how progressives have been so successful in their campaign to reshape our method of governing, diminishing liberty and defining how our society should function. Until recently government played a very small role in the day to day lives of the citizens. People were left to their own devices, to succeed or fail in their life endeavors. Some may argue that such a system created unfair results but that hasn’t deterred people from immigrating to the U.S. Progressives abhor liberty. Beginning during the Woodrow Wilson administration and reaching fruition during the presidency of FDR government intrusion increased in leaps and bounds. The depression gave progressives the tool they needed to chip away at a society that placed great value on liberty and individualism; moving towards a centralized, collective and dependency mentality. Each grab of power by government is explained as needed to solve a problem. Social Security was to assure aged citizens they would not have to rely upon their family to assist them. The government would be there instead. Such a lofty goal. Few realize each such inroad creates a dependency with less freedom than you had before plus an entitlement mentality. This continues administration after administration. A small bite here, a nibble there and soon the government tells schools what and how to teach; what foods students can have, that you must buy health care and what the health care policies must

contain; how many miles per gallon automobiles must average; the list goes on and on. It is not too late to reverse course but it will not be easy. People who are used to government providing for them will not give up their benefits easily. Conservatives and Tea Party members are going to have to lead the way by nominating and electing persons who truly believe in limited government, financial stability and individual freedoms as guaranteed by our constitution. We can change course but we must be constantly diligent and never again abdicate our responsibility as citizens. No more bites of the elephant. John L. Lengemann Imlay City

Another fundraiser? Two bills (SB 600 and HB 4824) are moving through the Michigan Legislature right now that would make available for purchase “Choose Life” license plates. According to Right to Life of Michigan’s legislative director, Ed Rivet, he has said his pro-life organization “has hundreds of thousands of homes” in Michigan. What is this? Another fundraiser for them? The plate is expected to cost $35 with $10 going to the State of Michigan and $25 going to Right to Life of Michigan to be used at their discretion for “anti-abortion agencies.” The profits will be distributed to Right to Life of Michigan quarterly, and though the bill doesn’t mandate any oversight as to how the money is spent, supposedly, an operating committee for Right to Life of Michigan will decide which agency will receive funding form the proceeds raised by the sales of the plates. Therein lies my concern. There are many wonderful volunteer prolife organizations, crisis pregnancy centers and sidewalk counseling ministries in Michigan reaching out to save the unborn, most of whom would not be on the radar of Right to Life of Michigan because they are not affiliated with them. I would like to suggest that you contact your legislator and request that he or she amend these bills to allow the purchaser of a plate to designate the pro-life ministry of their choice to receive the profit from their purchase. Deanna J. Wood Attica

I appreciate the continued attention The County Press keeps on the drug problem in our community. I know first-hand there is so much abuse of prescription drugs by people who over use and are prescribed drugs by their doctors, dentists and nearly anyone that can write a script. Heroin and alcohol are huge problems, but so are over-the-counter pain and depression medicines that everyone seems to be on these days. Doctors have to stop writing these. What’s wrong with Tylenol or aspirin? Louie Newark Mayfield Township

Do you feel lucky? I too enjoyed the Clint Eastwood ad during the Super Bowl. I wish they would replay it. It made me feel good about growing up in this area, and as a retired autoworker I appreciated the call out to Detroit and our spirit. I say Detroit, because Lapeer County is Detroit. We’re all Detroit, and we should be proud of the auto industry and the comeback we’re making. Ace Waldrin Imlay City

Dumb as you look! As a Republican I found Clint Eastwood’s ad for Chrysler offensive. It was nothing but a political ad for Obama. To suggest it was anything about Detroit is naive on your part. If you thought it was Hogan you’re dumber than you look. Your partisanship is so apparent. Marie Bowman Lapeer

Thoughtless I thought your paper was very thoughtless to run nothing about the Lily Furneaux case verdict in your paper. You should be ashamed. Fran Tristin Garden City

Dog catcher, really? You put a story in the paper about the dog catcher, but nothing about Lily. How can you be so thoughtless when she (her mother) does so much to help and talk about child abuse? I was extremely disappointed. Kelli Wrangler Southfield

Drug problem a crisis I lost my grandson to an overdose of heroin. He was just 26. I had no idea the drug was so cheap and accessible in Lapeer County until I recently started talking to other people. It is a crisis, people and it’s not a problem of poor, uneducated people. My grandson was neither, yet the drug took him down. Elizabeth Lofton Elba Township

More awareness My son is addicted to prescription medicine and I worry that he will one day die from this problem. People need to realize how big a crisis this before we lose more loved ones. Anita Vaugh Attica Township

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Suski Used Cars prepares to open Lapeer dealership location’s success has far exceeded expectations. “We have a lot of hard-to-find vehicles,” he said. “And people are coming from all MAYFIELD TWP. — No foolover the country to Flint to buy ing, April 1 looks like a huge day them.” for Debbie Stockman and her Puente said they started out Lapeer Auto and with low expectaTruck Plaza. tions, but they are Not only will she selling between 15-20 be opening the cars in a month and doors to her new 70-80 through wholeYour Complete Auto sale. Repair Service, but “Nobody else does Birch Run businessit like us,” he said. men Andy Suski and “That's where we Phil Goldman will be came up with the sloopening the newest gan: ‘We’re a different of their Suski Used dealer on Dort Cars on the north Highway’.” side of the 13-acre Another key to the site and a yet-to-besuccess of the Flint named auto body store and part of the shop will be opening reason Suski is lookDebbie Stockman in the Plaza’s main ing to open other building. small used car dealerSuski, Goldman and partner ships have been the success of Ed Usewick, who will manage the its used car sales events. These Lapeer store, expect to have 100 huge used car sales draw hunGM, Ford and Chrysler late dreds over several days and model used vehicles on the lot at sales, Puente said, have been 1640 North Lapeer Road. through the roof. Andy Suski opened Suski “It’s been a big shot in the arm Chevrolet Buick in Birch Run in for us,” he said. “We’re selling 40, 1981 and 10 years later Goldman 50, 60 cars. We hold them about joined the dealership as a partevery 45 days. We make ner. Last year they opened good money with them.” Suski Used Cars at 205 S. The next used car Dort Hwy. in Flint. event at the Flint location That dealership’s is April 11. general manager, The company is lookKevin Puente ing to recreate that sucsaid the cess in Lapeer County. Like the Flint location, Goldman said the company will have a staff of 15 at their Mayfield Township lot. He said they will be offering 2007 and newer vehicles, which will allow them to offer warranties. Goldman said his staff will be able to do on-site financing through 30 different lenders at Suski Used Cars and will even be able to work with people with bad credit. While hours for the BY PHIL FOLEY 810-452-2616 • pfoley@mihomepaper.com

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Kevin Puente is general manager at Suski Used Cars in Flint. Suski will open another used car dealership in Mayfield Township at the former Victor George Chevrolet dealership on April 1.

Lapeer location have yet to be set, Suski’s Flint location is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. “It’s huge for all of Lapeer, are ya kidding,” said Stockman, who announced last September that she was in the process of purchasing the former Victor George Chevrolet site and planned to create sort of an auto mini mall. “It’s been a difficult transition,” she said, noting that midway through the process the bank foreclosed on the original property owner. However, she added Friday, “We’re doing flooring today. The signs are going up and we’ll be reroofing Monday.” Stockman will be moving the staff from her two Muffler Man locations on South Main and Genesee Streets into what was the service area of the old Victor George dealership. What was the parts department in the building, she said, will become a trade-only auto parts store and she’s signed a lease with someone for the portion of the building that once housed the dealership’s collision shop.

“I’m going to have two waiting rooms with big screen TVs and arcade games. It’s going to be customer friendly,” she said. Part of that friendliness, she said, will eventually be a cafe. She said three restaurants have expressed interest in using part of what was once the showroom. However, she said, she still needs to work out details with the health department and she hasn’t made a final decision on which way to go. Still, she said, customers will eventually be able to “get a muffin, a cup of coffee or a sandwich,” while the wait. Stockman said she’s also looking at outdoor seating for the planned cafe. “We’ve got a flurry of active going on here,” she said. Along with the leases she’s already signed, Stockman said she’s got two second-floor offices and a conference room that she hasn’t decided what to do with yet, though a couple of business have expressed interest in the space. She added an RV dealer is looking at using a portion of her south parking lot, which would still leave room for outside events like car shows.

Suski owner says customer loyalty is the key to success BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • ggould@mihomepaper.com

BIRCH RUN — Phil Goldman said he’s seen a lot of ups and downs in the car dealership business, but customer loyalty makes those bad times seem just a little bit better. Building customer loyalty is one of the things Goldman said he’s worked hard at as co-owner of Suski Chevrolet Buick, 8700 Main St., in Birch Run. From specials offered to his customers, down to offering free coffee to customers and anyone who walks in off the street, he said it’s all about building that relationship. Like the Auto Cash special offered at Suski’s Birch Run Chevrolet and Buick dealership, where anyone can bring in their car and they are automatically entitled to $40 every six months per car for oil change services. “It’s 100 percent free,” said Goldman. “There’s no gimmick. If you want to bring in your car and get an oil change and tire rotation and it comes to $42, the customer just owes $2.” The $40 is then available again for that specific car again in six months. The car does not have to have been purchased through Suski and does not have to be a General Motors product. Goldman said he start-

Phil Goldman (left) and Ed Usewick of Suski Chevrolet Buick in Birch Run.

ed the program approximately three years ago when he heard economic hard times were forcing some people to stop getting regular oil changes so they could afford to put food on the table at home. He admits the program is costly, but believes it has helped build loyalty and has brought in new customers. Upcoming Chevrolet mandated renovations to the Suski dealership, which has been at its present location in Birch Run since 1981, will also revolve around the customer. Goldman said the dealership is building a huge customer waiting area outside the service shop which, when complete,

will offer nine TVs, a kitchen, cappuccino and coffee machines and even a wifi Internet area. “It’s little things like this we’re trying to do,” Goldman says, to make for an overall pleasant customer experience. Renovations to the building will include the blue and silver exteriors most Chevy dealers are going to. Plans are to have the work completed in the coming months. Goldman, who has been partnered with Andy Suski since 1991, said he is excited about the dealership’s expansion plans, which have included a used car lot in Flint on Dort Highway and a used car lot opening in Lapeer’s Mayfield Township on April 1 —

located in the former Victor George Chevrolet dealership. He attributes the success of the used car business at Suski to Ed Usewick, a partner at the dealership who runs the Flint and Lapeer locations. “Used cars are a big deal right now,” said Goldman. “Eddie has been doing this kind of work for 10 years.” He said Suski is considering opening used car lots in Frankenmuth and on Flint’s westside in the future. The dealership also owns Lakeside Motors in Houghton Lake. Details: Call 866-3088665 or visit www.suski automotive.com.

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Weigh In Editor’s note: The County Press is asking area business people and professionals to “Weigh In” with your answers to our weekly Weigh In question. The question will be printed in the Sunday edition, while your replies (via e-mail) will be published in Wednesday’s paper. Like a letter to the editor, we will publish your responses if you give us your name and hometown.

This week’s question: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is dealing with a backlog of more than 750,000 patent applications, with an average wait time of three-to-four years. When President Obama signed the America Invents Act into law, the legislation gave the office funding to open three new satellite offices. In response, the USPTO is opening an office in downtown Detroit. Have you or your businesses ever sought a patent for your products?

E-mail your comments to editor@mi homepaper.com or jhogan@ mihome paper.com.

Former County Press employee dies at age 88 LAPEER — Arlene Johnson, or “AJ” as she was known to her co-workers at The Lapeer County Press, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Johnson, who was 88, was a lifelong Lapeer resident. Johnson worked at The Lapeer County Press from 1947 through the late 1970s. During her years at The Press she worked for three generations of the Myers family — Harry Myers, Bill and Bob Myers, and Ben Myers. Johnston was not afraid to take on any task at the newspaper, whether it was working in the front office, doing pressroom chores or delivering papers. “She did most any job asked of her,” recalls Lu Myers, wife of now deceased publisher Bob Myers. During her time working in the circulation department at the paper, Johnson could often be seen riding her motorcycle around Lapeer, sometimes with one of her dogs riding with her, as she made her rounds collecting from the newspaper’s vending machines. Former co-worker Doris Fuller of Lapeer recalls that Johnston was “a lot fun to be around.” Another former co-worker, Veray Moore of Lapeer remembers Johnson as “very capable. Arlene was equally good at taking ads or delivering papers. She would do whatever Bob (Myers) asked her to do.” Funeral services for Arlene Johnson were held yesterday at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. Her obituary is on page 10A in today’s edition of The County Press.

Business plan seminar offered at Kettering FLINT —The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) at Kettering University will offer a seminar from 9 a.m. to noon March 13 on the Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan. The business plan seminar covers the specifics of business planning including market research, marketing, finance, legal, operations, and management. Tools and steps for creating a business plan draft

will be included. However, participating in the free “Fundamentals of Starting a Business” is a prerequisite to taking the seminar, which is desgined for start-up or early stage businesses. There is a $20 per person fee for the seminar and advance registration and payment are required. For more information contact call MI-SBTDC at Kettering University at 810-762-9660 or visit www.misbtdc.org.

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LCS closes Maple Grove; Hearing pushed Turrill to become year-round back for suspect in Warren murder BY JEFF HOGAN 810-452-2640 • jhogan@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER — Adjusting to a protracted period of projected student population decline for at least the next five years, Lapeer Community Schools officials on Thursday continued to take measures to downsize and rightsize the district by making official earlier announced plans — to close Maple Grove Elementary at the conclusion of the current school year in June and to repurpose another. “With regret and sorrow,” said board president Peggy Bush, the decision to mothball Maple Grove was unanimous. Turrill Elementary School in Lapeer will open at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year as a year-round elementary school. The district will also proceed with plans to operate kindergarten five days a week, rather than the four currently in place. Gov. Rick Snyder has indicated districts that don’t offer kindergarten five days a week run the risk of receiving less state aid. Nearly 70 people attended the LCS board meeting on Thursday in the gymnasium at Schickler Elementary, including many district staff, to hear and comment on the district’s restructuring plan that reflects the fact the district is educating 3,000 fewer students today

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LCS administrators addressing the Board of Education on Thursday included (from left) Kim Seifferly, Sherryl McLaughlin and Kevin Rose.

than it did 30 years ago. The district currently enrolls approximately 6,000 students, and this total is expected to continue to slide closer to 5,000 in short order. Three parents stood to object to the right-size proposal drafted by Superintendent Matt Wandrie that has been adopted by the full board. Jayme Crossen commented, “I don’t think we should close another building. I question that because the superintendent says something it has to be true... Maple Grove is one of the top three buildings as far as test scores. We haven’t had enough time to look at our options.” Jina Watterworth suggested the board’s action will have a reverse effect than what it seeks. “Both my students are schools of choice. You are forcing people to make a decision... You are forcing people to take their kids out of Lapeer schools.” Margaret Tomkins had a different tact. “I have long been preparing my

children that Maple Grove may close. They understand the situation and we’re going to be fine with it. I think the threat of people yanking their kids from school does no good. Lapeer is still going to be a phenomenal place to educate our kids.” She continued, “Why not take advantage of the situation. The district now offers choices and more progressive options for parents and the kids. Rather than being negative and jumping on the backs of school officials, if you want to do something constructive go to Lansing and ask for a raise. Why do some kids deserve more state funding and less in Lapeer? That’s not fair.” The LCS board recently announced it would close Seaton Elementary School in June, saving the district nearly $250,000 a year. Coupled with a projected $5.6 million budget deficit this year and projection of continued enrollment decline and uncertain state aid, Wandrie and the board

are trying to maximize building capacities with real-time demographics. The district anticipates an enrollment decline of another 175 students next year. Also on Thursday the board announced it was eliminating two administrative-level positions — the jobs held by Lisa Madden, supervisor of language arts and social studies and Beth Rupprecht, supervisor of math and science. With the closure of Seaton and Maple Grove, the district also reduced its teaching staff by four achieved by retirements at the end of the year. “Personally I want to express my empathy to the staff and parents at Seaton, Maple Grove and Turrill that bore the brunt of these changes,” said Wandrie. “Significant changes yet to come will impact everybody in this district... This plan has to be flexible. Not every year, but every month. We’re in a great position to galvanize the community as we go forward... It’s going to require our paradigm to be shifted.” At the conclusion of the current school year, LCS will operate five elementary schools versus 11 it once held less than 10 years ago. Open will be Lynch, Mayfield, Murphy, Schickler and Turrill. Shuttered in recent years are Attica, Elba, Hadley and Irwin that has been renovated and now serves as the district’s administration center on Second Street in Lapeer.

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LAPEER — The attorney for Frank W. Choate, the only person charged so far in connection with the 2006 murder of Marie Warren, an 86-year-old farm widow, was back in court Monday, but not for long. Choate’s attorney David Brown, told the court Monday that an independent analysis of DNA reportedly found on a sheet used to wrap Warren’s mutilated body has not been completed. Choate has been held at the Lapeer County Jail in lieu of a $1 million bond since July when he was arrested at his Sandusky home by Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. deputies. Warren’s mutilated body was found in a ditch between two trees off of Five Lakes Road by two women on horseback on Oct. 1, 2006. She had been beaten to death and her fingers cut off. The biggest piece of evidence linking Choate to the Deerfield Township killing is a quarterinch long hair. The hair, said police last summer, was found on

a sheet that had been held in evidence ever since the murder. During a hearing in January, the court authorized Brown to spend up to $2,000 on an independent DNA analysis. With no report available, the court agreed to push back Choate’s plea motion cutoff to April 9. If convicted of the most serious charge he’s facing, home invasion first-degree, Choate could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison and conviction on felony firearm carries a minimum mandatory penalty of two years behind bars on top of anything else. However, Lapeer County Prosecutor Byron Konschuh added, Choate, who has three prior felony convictions, including one in Lapeer County, is being charged as a habitual offender fourth offense. That, said Konschuh, means if Choate is convicted on any of the charges, including possession of a fire arm by a felon, which is only a five-year felony, he could be looking at life in prison. Attempts to contact Choate’s attorney were unsuccessful.

Photo off Talmer Bank & Trust surveillance camera

The suspect, as seen on camera here, made out a note to the teller at Talmer Bank & Trust. He wore a red Nike cap and sun glasses.

Robbery from page 1 may have left the bank on foot, police closed off the area between the Kroger shopping center and the city’s industrial park. Stano said his officers called off that search about 2 p.m. after bringing in a search dog. The FBI was also notified. Stano said Michigan State Police were out on I-69 shortly after the robbery looking for suspects and his office notified sheriff’s departments in

Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair counties. Video taken inside the bank showed the suspect wearing a black jacket, a red Nike baseball cap and sun glasses. Stano said the bank robbery in Imlay City marked his fourth anniversary at the city’s top cop and was the first since he arrived. In 2008 a gunman robbed a the Allenton branch CSB bank in nearby St. Clair County. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Imlay City Police Dept. at 810-724-2345. The getaway vehicle (left) appears to be a Chevrolet Mailbu.

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Locally made indie film to be shown at The PIX BY JACOB HUNSANGER 810-452-2609 • jhunsanger@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER — At this time last year, the historic Lapeer County courthouse was filled with the hustle and bustle of an independent film crew. Crew members and actors turned the local landmark into a film set for a few days, and several local residents participated as extras in front of the camera. A year has gone by with little word of what became of the film, but soon local residents will have a chance to see the finished product on the silver screen. Mary’s Buttons, a historical drama, will be shown at the PIX Theatre in downtown Lapeer on Friday, March 23. There will be two showings, first at 5 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Mary’s Buttons tells the true story of the murder of Macomb County Sheriff Joseph Ulrich in 1910, the first law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty in Macomb. The shooter was the 14-year-old son of a Belgian immigrant farmer in Harrison Township. The mother of the family, Mary Govaere, was put on trial for first degree murder, while the community, distraught by the loss of their beloved sheriff, reacted with mob violence. A large portion of the film centers on the courtroom drama that ensued, which was filmed at the Lapeer County courthouse. Moviewatchers will be able to see the courthouse perhaps in a new light as the setting for the film. Mary’s Buttons was filmed entirely in Michigan at various locations with historic settings and backdrops, including the Holly Hotel and Crossroads Village, along with the PIX Theatre. The movie employed 270 actors and extras, many of whom were from Lapeer and Genesee counties. The story was adapted for the screen by Mary Govaere’s grandson, Ray Govaere, and her great granddaughter, Charlene Govaere. Trailers for the film are available for viewing on Youtube. The film has also been nominated for seven awards at the Uptown Film Festival, which will take place in Birmingham, March 8-10. Award nominations include: Best Michigan Feature Film, Best Screenplay-Feature (Ray Govaere, Charlene Govaere and Joel Paul Reisig), Best Director-Feature (Chris Nickin), Best Supporting Actor (Joel Paul Reisig and Jordon Hodges),

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Above, Mary Govaere (played by Sharon Nelson) and her son Billy (played by Quinn Nehr) are arrested for the murder of Macomb County Sheriff Joseph Ulrich. At right, producer Ray Govaere (right) stands with Made in Michigan Film Society founders Wally and Mary Greene.

Best Supporting Actress (Kirstie Munoz), Best Original Score-Feature (Todd Maki), and Best Cinematography-Feature (Travis Cleary). Mary’s Buttons has not yet been rated, but the filmmakers said that it is a family film. Advance tickets will be sold at the PIX Theatre Box Office for $10 each. Remaining tickets purchased at the door will cost $12. For more information, go online to www.pixlapeer.org or call 810-664-4824.

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Center Building catches roof damage LAPEER — A lucky coincidence helped Bill Marquardt catch a potentially dangerous roof problem at the Lapeer Center Building this week. A roofer who was inspecting minor leaks in the Center Building roof noticed that an air conditioning unit was sagging, which led to the discovery of broken roof joists in the ceiling. Marquardt immediately called Rowe Engineering to inspect the damage and give recommendations on repairs. “They looked at it and said the room is shut down,” said Marquardt, who had an auction booked at the Center Building yesterday. That auction was moved to the American

Legion Post 16 in Lapeer. The flea market scheduled for today was not canceled, only moved to a different room in the building. While the damage to the roof joists did close that room of the building, the rest of the building is structurally sound and Marquardt said he hopes to have the repairs finished within a week or two. In the mean time, four by four beams placed on jack lifts are supporting the weakened areas of the roof. The 60-year-old building has two sections of flat roof and one domed roof. Marquardt said that a combination of poor design and age led to the damages. — Jacob Hunsanger

Animal rescue offers spay/neuter program DEERFIELD TWP. — Paradise Animal Rescue is partnering with All About Animals to offer an opportunity for local residents to spay or neuter their pets for only a small charge. Once a month, All About Animals comes from Warren, Mich. to pick up animals on Friday and then returns them on Saturday. The next opportunity for local pet owners to take advantage of this program, which has been running at Paradise Animal Rescue since November, will be on Friday, March 16. Cats and dogs must be dropped off at 6:30 a.m. on Friday. All About Animals will return the pets to Paradise Animal Rescue at 9 a.m. on

Saturday, March 17. While the program always offers low prices for the service, $40 for cats and $80 for dogs, March is a special month as the veterinarians prepare for spring and the annual mating season. Having a cat spayed or neutered on March 16 will cost only $20 per pet. Local residents and farmers are also invited to drop off barn cats to help control the cat population. Paradise Animal Rescue is located at 5380 North Lapeer Rd., Deerfield Township. For more information about the shelter or the spay and neuter program, call 810-793-5683 or go online to www.parpets.org. — Jacob Hunsanger

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Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and West Virginia, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Cummins Inc, a maker of U.S. diesel engines which employs more than 7,000 workers in Indiana, has not taken a stand on the new Indiana law, according to Janet Williams, a spokeswoman for the Columbus, Indianabased company. Cummins’ workforce includes union members. “What matters for our ability to recruit workers and retain jobs is an educated workforce and a welcoming environment,” Williams told an Indiana newspaper. There are five vehicle assembly plants in Indiana — General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and AM General — as well as another 221 auto parts factories, according to Elm Analytics, an online automotive database. Organized labor could be a significant issue during the 2012 election year. In addition to the Indiana action, Democrats and unions are hoping to recall Wisconsin’s Republican Governor Scott Walker after he championed a new law that severely restricted collective bargaining powers of public sector unions in the state. Ohio turned back similar attempts to curb public sector unions last year, voting in a state referendum against the proposal. To bring the issue back home, Daley commented, “I realize this is a controversial issue, but this is how government is supposed to work. I want to hear from people on right to work. I think the people of Lapeer County can calmly gather (on March 12) and have a real discussion. People have strong opinions. I respect that. I just ask people to come and hear it for themselves.”

from page 3A Michigan Legislature, and now support from business owners in the part of the state that is most heavily unionized. Daniels, governor since 2005 and a prominent spokesman for Republicans nationally, said he decided Indiana needed the controversial new law after several businesses decided to locate elsewhere. “Seven years of evidence and experience ultimately demonstrated that Indiana did need a rightto-work law to capture jobs for which, despite our highly rated business climate, we are not currently being considered,” he said in a statement after signing the bill. Indiana is being closely watched by both major political parties in the presidential election debate over job creation and reviving the U.S. economy. The Indiana state Senate vote of 28 to 22 was followed by calls of “shame, shame” from members of the public outside the chamber. Opponents of right-towork call it “union busting” and say it will lower the wages of workers. Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson, a Democrat, called the notion that many employers would be attracted to Indiana because of the law a myth. “Right-to work is a race to the bottom, it’s a downward spiral to lower wages and fewer benefits,” Simpson said. Indiana joined 22 other states with right-to-work laws, most of them in the South and West, and its action could encourage other states to pass similar laws, including Michigan. Similar bills have been introduced this year in Maryland,

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. You can’t change the digits already provided in the grid. You have to work around them. Every puzzle has just one correct solution.

Aries, you typically have a lot of energy and feel the need to come in first in everything you do. Today that trait will work to your advantage at work.

Taurus, you won’t necessarily feel comfortable when a friend asks for a favor. But in this instance you simply need to go along for the ride to ruffle the least feathers.

Gemini, your social energy this week is helping to bring the right people into your inner circle. Be sure to pay one particular person a good deal of attention.

Cancer, financial issues are certainly keeping you on your toes, although you are hoping for a respite. Go with the flow for now and find a better way to organize.

Keep trying to win over someone who is not entirely on board with your line of thinking, Leo. A little more persuasion and there’s a good chance you can get another supporter.

Virgo, you’re energy and attention span is a bit scattered this week but could be just enough to find a new way to take care of things. Experiment with fun activities.

Libra, you have an uncanny ability to tune into the way people think and operate. You can put this knowledge to work at the workplace and find success in new ventures.

Scorpio, a family member needs help getting through a rough time. You may be the only one who can provide the comfort and help your loved one needs and deserves.

Put your creative energy to good use, Sagittarius. It could mean renovating a part of your home or discovering a new hobby to keep you busy.

S u d o k u Crossword ACROSS 1 Birthday secret 5 "Back in Black" band 9 Visibly amazed 14 __ Domini 15 Bodybuilder's supplement 16 Hand-dyeing craft 17 Very narrow fissure? 19 Vintage violin 20 Michael Moore health-care film 21 Melody 23 Rock 'n' roll middle name 24 Didn't sell 26 Landfill in a toy city? 28 CIA part: Abbr. 30 Arthur Fiedler et al. 32 Hamm of soccer 33 Ryder rentals 34 Where eaglets hatch 38 Minuscule tattoo? 40 Dollhouse dress adornment? 42 Opposite of perfect pitch 43 Composer __ Carlo Menotti 44 Transp. group in the Loop 45 Pago Pago people 48 Did a farrier's job 49 Where to wear a training bra? 52 Lacking spice 54 Chain selling stacks 55 Clue in a case 57 Dip for a chip 60 Mila of "Black Swan" 62 Very young hobo? 64 "Fear of Flying" author Jong 65 Sneaky trick 66 Luke's sci-fi sister 67 Waterfowl whose young inspired this puzzle's theme 68 Black stone 69 Enjoys a smorgasbord DOWN 1 WWII auxiliaries 2 Calvary inscription

3 Twinkie or Ding Dong 4 Game with sticks 5 Pointy tool 6 Slip in a pot 7 Strips of leaves 8 Swan constellation 9 The N.Y. Nets were its last champion 10 Warren Harding's middle name 11 Asteroids maker 12 Spike for a mountaineer 13 Squeezing (out) 18 Keystone character 22 Ambulance VIP 25 Bur. of Prohibition employee 27 Shrimp relative 28 Key with no sharps or flats: Abbr. 29 NFL Hall of Famer Marchetti 31 Zambia neighbor: Abbr. 33 Like megapopular web videos

35 Cardinal who was a foe of the Musketeers 36 Wild about 37 "Zounds!" 39 Unwanted playground game teammate 40 Recycling vessel 41 Brewer's kiln 43 Yuri who was the first to orbit Earth 46 Wire measure 47 Punch sequence 48 Some tees 49 Pedaled 50 Freedom, in Swahili 51 Part of SST 53 "Antony and Cleopatra" killer 56 Tyne with a Tony and Emmys 58 Salon sound 59 "What __!": "How fun!" 61 Palindromic airline 63 Tex-__ cuisine

Solutions Capricorn, try to tackle an easy financial project this week. It could involve brown-bagging your lunch or saving loose change for a vacation fund.

Don’t fret, Aquarius. People are paying attention to you even if they seem distracted on the surface. Take every opportunity to be on your best behavior this week. AVAILABLE 3/6 Bella is the perfect sweetheart! She is approximately between 1-2 years old and is a quiet girl! She currently is the favorite amongst the shelter staff! Her approximate weight is 45-50 lbs. Bella's adoption fee is $100 which includes a $50 refundable spay deposit. Please follow and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lapeers-AdoptableAnimals/267166810020812 If interested in this dog or other pets, drop by or call (810) 667-0236. The Shelter is open 9:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Pisces, it may seem like a struggle right now, but you will find out that almost any obstacle can be overcome if you set your mind to it.

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I was surrendered to Paradise with my brothers and sisters and then we joined another group of 5 puppies. Wow its crowded! I am very sweet and cuddly, but I love my chewy toys! I am having fun discovering the big world out there as there is so many things to play with. The nice foster lady is trying to train all of us. I know the word " no" but that doesn't mean I like it! Come and see me because I am very cute and cant wait for a new family! I need patience and ability for puppy training. I'm currently being puppy pad and out door trained for bathroom time. Some crate training for me is completed. I've been vet checked and had 1st in shot series. I'll be spayed the 1st week of March. I'm available for adoption 3/12/12. A deposit will put me on hold until I am available. My adoption fee is $95. http://www.parpets.org/find-a-friend.html. I am available for adoption at Paradise Animal Rescue on M-24 in Deerfield. For more information about this and other pets, call 810-793-5683.

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Obituaries

RUSSELL F. NEWMAN, 78, of Lapeer, formerly of Chetek, WI, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Russell was born February 8, 1934, in Chetek, WI, son to Truman and Helen (Barber) Newman. He married Cathryn Delling, on August 29, 1955, in Davison. Mr. Newman was a hard worker and wonderful provider for his family, often times working two or three jobs at a time. Many folks knew him from his work at Lapeer Post Office, he was there for 34 years, retiring in 1991. He also worked for the railroad for 16 years, at a bowling alley, as a bus driver, as a golf-caddy and drove cars to the auction in Flint just to name a few of his “other jobs.” Russell enjoyed working, golf, his McDonlads group – every morning and singing at funerals. Mr. Newman was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lapeer. He did not miss a Sunday for over 55 years. Here are a few of the specific things he did at the church; teach Sunday school & catechism, make the coffee, cut the lawn, custodian work, the choir, treasurer position, act as an elder and be a part of the Men’s Club. Needless to say, he was a lifelong servant to God and the church. Mr. Newman is survived by his wife, Cathryn Newman of Lapeer; sons, Russell Newman, Jr. of Saginaw, Steven Newman, Paul Newman of Lapeer; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. Russell was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Newman; his parents; and a brother. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lapeer. The funeral service was held Friday, March 2, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lapeer. Burial was in Hunters Creek Cemetery. Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Lapeer Our family serving yours for Generations www.muirbrotherslapeer.com 810-664-8111

JOE BRINKER, 86, of Imlay City passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at home. Joseph Henry Brinker was born on April 22, 1925, in Imlay City, the son of Joseph and Mary Brinker. He grew up in Imlay City and attended Imlay City High School. He married Rosetta Anspaugh, on March 31, 1951, in Imlay City. He worked as a Butcher at Rankin’s IGA Midway Market in Imlay City and he was a dairy and crop farmer in Imlay City. Joe retired, after 15-20 years, from Lapeer Community Schools as a mail carrier. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus - Our Lady Queen of Peace #4556. Joe was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, golfing, and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta J. Brinker of Imlay City; daughter, Ann Marie (Robert) Adamic of Silverwood; sons, Dale (Debra) Brinker of North Branch, Donald (Valerie) Brinker of Grand Blanc, Jim (Susan) Brinker of Imlay City, Duane (Beverly) Brinker of North Branch, Stephen (Nicole) Brinker of Yale; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Elmer (Lucile) Brinker of Imlay City; and brother-in-law, Earl Anspaugh of Imlay City. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary Brinker; sister, Mildred Brinker; and brothers, Anthony (Margaret) Brinker, Lawrence (Margaret) Brinker, Norman (Fern) Brinker, and Leo Brinker. A funeral Mass was held Friday, March 2, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City. Father Paul Ward officiated. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Imlay City. Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home Imlay City. For more information please visit our online guestbook at muirbrothersfh.com Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Imlay City Our family serving yours for Generations 810-724-8285

NETTIE RUHLMAN, 91, of North Branch died Friday, February 24, 2012 at McLaren Lapeer Regional. Nettie was born April 27, 1920, in Arcadia Township, MI, the daughter of John and Florence (Chase) Robinet. Nettie grew up in Arcadia Township. She was a busy homemaker on a dairy farm. Nettie was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was also a member of the SS Peter and Paul Alter Society in North Branch. Nettie enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She would often travel with her sisters and loved spending time at family gatherings. She enjoyed gardening. Nettie is survived by her son, Bernard (Diane) Ruhlman of North Branch; sisters, Mary North of Brown City, Agnes (Charles) Ferguson of Imlay City, Liz (Tom) Bartlett of Mt. Clemens; brother, Alvin (Frances) Robinet of Brown City; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Nettie was preceded in death by her 2 husbands, John Ruhlman, Joe Cichoracki; son, Louis Ruhlman; 2 brothers, Victor Robinet and Edwin Robinet; and sister, Ida Sari. Family suggests memorials be to SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice. Nettie’s funeral Mass was held Monday, February 27, 2012 at SS Peter and Paul Church. Father Richard Treml officiated. Nettie was buried in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery next to her first husband, John. Arrangements by Blackburn ChapelMartin Funeral Home

HAROLD EDWARD LAIDLER, 103, of Lapeer, died Saturday, February 25, 2012. Mr. Laidler was born January 6, 1909, in Bay City, Michigan, son to William Henry and Nellie Mae (Wilkinson) Laidler. Harold married Merle Eleanor Churchill, on May 5, 1930. He retired in 1974 from Lapeer State Home (Oakdale Center). For many years the Laidlers attended the Lapeer Wesleyan Church. Harold is survived by his children, Delmar (Ila) Laidler of Oscoda, Keith (Judy) Laidler of Holland, Jim (Peg) Laidler of Lapeer, Jerry Laidler of Florida, Belva Currier of Texas, Paul (Bonnie) Laidler of Fenton; many many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren; and sister, Grace Fox. Mr. Laidler was preceded in death by his loving wife, Merle Laidler in 2009; daughter, Beverly NeiznayLaidler; his parents, William and Nellie Laidler; and siblings, Charles Laidler, Earl Laidler and Alice Quimet. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Mr. Laidler’s funeral service was held Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Arnold Bracy officiated. Burial was in Attica Twp. Cemetery. Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Lapeer Our family serving yours for Generations www.muirbrotherslapeer.com 810-664-8111

BEVERLY ANN MILLER, 73, of Columbiaville, died Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Brian’s Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on May 21, 1938, in Lapeer, the daughter of FRED RALPH ELGERT, 71, of Lapeer, formerly of the late Lloyd and Chesterfield, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Fred Angeline Congdon. She was born January 25, 1941, in Detroit, son to Frederick later married James R. Ralph Elger Sr. and Dorothy Rose Cook. Miller, on May 8, 1952, in Mr. Elgert proudly served his country in the U.S. Angolia, Indiana. Navy during the Cuban Crisis and the Vietnam War. He Beverly was a member of the former Lakeville married Jacqualine Jean Evans on March 17, 1962. Community Free Methodist Church. She also enjoyed Mr. Elgert retired in 2002 from Chrysler Motors, he doing crafts, sewing, baking cakes, gardening, but most had worked there 40 years and when he retired Fred was in the Transmission Lab. Fred was a member of the of all spending time with her family and friends. Beverly is survived by her loving husband, James V.F.W. Lapeer Post 4139, Lapeer F.O.E. “Ron”; children, Patricia (Archie) Leitch, Carol (Tim) 2427, Lapeer Loyal Order of Moose 2433, Lapeer Elks BPOE 2567 and Lapeer Forty & McTaggart, Ronald (Esther) Miller, Betty (Shelby) Hosner, Michael (Shari) Miller, Edward Miller; 11 grandEight. He enjoyed visiting the casinos, vacations and children, Calvin, Abi, Amy, Jeff, Kelly, Melissa, Gabriel, was a Harley and Honda Motorcycle enthusiast. Mr. Elgert is survived by his children, Roxanne (Rob) Holly, Stephanie, Raymond, Randy; and 4 great-grandchildren, Shannon, Ethan, Adrian, and Elizabeth. Gorski of Romeo, Janette (Donald) Atkinson of She was preceded in death by her parents; and Marysville, Nicholas Elgert of Chesterfield, Robert brothers, Donny and Ralph. (Helen) Elgert of Lapeer; eleven grandchildren; nine Memorials in Beverly’s memory may be made to great-grandchildren; brothers, Mark Elgert and Jeffrey Brian’s Hospice House in Davison. (Elizabeth) Elgert; and sister-in-law, Cathy Elgert. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 28, Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick 2012 from Jansen Family Funeral Home and Dorothy Elgert Sr.; brother, John Elgert; and the Columbiaville. Pastor Eric Slade officiated. Interment Love of His Life, Jacqualine Elgert. Memorial contribuwas in Meadow Lawn Cemetery. tions may be made to the family. Share memories, condolences, or Funeral services were held Thursday, March 1, 2012 view Bev’s Life Tribute video at Muir Brothers in Lapeer. Father Clement Suhy, online at www.jansenfuneralO.S.B., officiated. Burial was at Great Lakes National home.com Cemetery in Holly. Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Lapeer PHYLLIS GASS, 88, of Imlay City, passed away Our family serving yours for Generations peacefully at home Thursday, March 1, 2012. Phyllis www.muirbrotherslapeer.com Audrey Thompson was born on February 16, 1924, in 810-664-8111 Detroit, the daughter of Wayne and Pauline Thompson. Phyllis has lived in the community since 1943. She WILLIAM “GAR” married Harold Donald Gass on December 6, 1944, in POTTER, 71, of Oregon Imlay City. Phyllis had worked for 30 years as a secreTownship, died Friday, tary / receptionist in the Gass Insurance office in February 24, 2012 at Capac. She was a member of West Goodland United McLaren Regional Methodist Church and a member of the Imlay City Medical Center in Flint. O.E.S. (Order of the Eastern Star) Friendship Chapter. William was born Phyllis would accompany her husband Harold with the October 11, 1940, in Shiners Tin Lizzy Parade Cars. Phyllis also enjoyed New Madrid, Missouri, playing the card game Canasta. son of the late Ethel and Phyllis is survived by her son, Earl (Waynette) Gass Hazel Potter. of Imlay City; daughter, Charlotte (Gary) Miller of Gar was a member of Romeo; grandchildren, Sarah Miller, Heather (Marques) Otisville Masonic Lodge Wood, Jason Gass; great-grandchildren, Erinn Wood #401 and Iron Workers and Morgan Wood; sister, Alice Pashoogian of Local 25. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed workMassachusetts; and sisters-in-law, Maryanne Gass and ing in his garden, but most of all spending time with his Dolores Arnold. family and grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband, Harold Gass in William is survived by his children, Robert (Jennifer) 2010; son, Robert W. Gass; and her parents, Wayne Fraser, Rebecca (Brian) Matheny; grandchildren, and Pauline. Brandon and Heidi; and sister, Mary Jane. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, March 5, 2012 at West Goodland United Methodist Jeanette. Church. Reverend Donald Mosher will officiate. Burial Memorials in memory of Gar may be made to the will follow at Imlay Township Cemetery. grandchildren’s college fund. The family will be available for visiting from 1-3 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 29, Monday, March 5, 2012 at West Goodland United 2012 at Jansen Family Funeral Home-Columbiaville. Methodist Church. Pastor Todd Smith officiated. Interment was in Wood Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home Lawn Cemetery. Imlay City. Share memories, condolences, or For more information please visit our online guestview Gar’s Life Tribute video book at muirbrothersfh.com online at www.jansenfuneralMuir Brothers Funeral Home - Imlay City home.com Our family serving yours for Generations 810-724-8285

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GERALD “JERRY” EDWARD DE-NISE, 68, of Metamora, formerly of Ossineke, MI, died Thursday, February 23, 2012. Jerry was born on November 14, 1943, in Cincinnati, OH, son to Gerald and Margaret (Williams) De-Nise. Jerry served his country in the US Navy. Jerry was a design draftsman, working primarily for the automotive industry — he retired in 2000. He was a member of the Metamora Lions Club and the Lapeer Eagles. Jerry loved genealogy — it was his pet project for many years. Jerry is survived by his children, Shawn De-Nise of Metamora, Dave (Amy) De-Nise of Lapeer, Lisle (Donna) De-Nise of Shelby Township , Debbie (Jimmy) Mays of Lewiston and Jaclyn (Aaron) De-Nise of Holland, MI; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and his sister, Kitty (Pod) Aldridge of Ohio. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wendy; and his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lapeer Eagles or the Metamora Lions Club. The funeral service was held Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer, Pastor Todd D. Smith officiated. Military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard took place immediately following the service. Burial will take place at the Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Hubbard Lake, MI in the spring. Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Lapeer Our family serving yours for Generations www.muirbrotherslapeer.com 810-664-8111 ARLENE JOHNSON, 88, a lifetime Lapeer resident, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Arlene was born November 10, 1923, in Lapeer, daughter to Louie and Blanche (Jarvis) Hayes. She graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1942. After graduation Arlene moved to Washington DC where she worked at the Main Post Office, later transferring to Annapolis, MD Post Office. Upon returning to Lapeer in 1947, Arlene went to work for the Lapeer County Press. She held many positions at The County Press working directly for Harry, Bill and Bob Myers. Her many responsibilities included office administration, press room and delivering newspapers throughout the county. For a time, she was in charge of a night crew at Webco Press. She retired in the 1970’s. She married Donald E. Johnson on August 7, 1953 in Angola, IN. Arlene enjoyed working with plants, flowers and traveling. She attended Calvary Bible Church for many years and more recently Hunters Creek Community Church. Arlene is survived by her son, Gerry Stover of Lapeer; as well as Don’s children, Sylvia (Wayne) Waibel and Duane Johnson, both of Sonora, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Johnson; daughter-in-law, Anita Stover; and her parents. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Bible Church or the Hunters Creek Community Church. Arlene’s funeral was held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Arnold Bracy officiated. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lapeer. Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Lapeer Our family serving yours for Generations www.muirbrotherslapeer.com 810-664-8111 NANCY LEE BARKER, 72, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Lapeer, died Friday, March 2, 2012. Nancy was born July 19, 1939, in Almont, to Fred and Vivian (Hutchens) Krackow. She graduated from Lapeer High School. Nancy worked many years for Michigan Bell and State Mutual Cyclone Insurance Company here in Lapeer. Mrs. Barker enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. and the world. She was the one whose cheerful attitude, quick wit and ready smile would brighten any room she entered. Nancy is survived by her children, Scott (Martha) Foreman of Macomb, Tom (Monica) Foreman of Prescott, Kelly Foreman of Burton; dear friend, Donald Doherty of Florida; step-sons, Christopher W.W. Barker and Geoffrey J.I. (Suzanne) Barker; four grandchildren; and siblings, Donald Rawlins of Capac, Barbara Kirby of North Carolina and Donna Rykes of Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Barker in 2005; her parents, Fred Krackow and Vivian Mask; and her sister, Dorothy. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Monday, March 5, 2012 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer (810)664-8111. The funeral service for Nancy will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Pastor Gary Hansen officiating, with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lapeer. Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Lapeer Our family serving yours for Generations www.muirbrotherslapeer.com 810-664-8111

DARLENE ANN BRITTON-RYKALSKY, 80, of Lapeer, died Friday, February 24, 2012 at Brian’s Hospice House. Darlene was born December 20, 1931, in Jackson, the daughter of the late Melvin and Edith Carey. Darlene had attended the Lapeer Church of God, and enjoyed animals, traveling, spending time with her friends and family. Darlene is survived by her brother, Charlie Carey; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank & Dorothy Hampton, Earl & Pat Britton, Lona Britton, Catherine Britton, and Edna Britton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Britton; second husband, Eugene Rykalsky; and daughter, Sondra Britton-Dillen. Memorial donations in memory of Darlene may be made to the Lapeer County Animal Shelter. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to Jansen Family Funeral Home Columbiaville. LEONARD L. LUMLEY, 74, a resident of Lapeer, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2012 after a 6 year battle with cancer. He was born on June 14, 1937, in Mayville, a son of the late Lawrence B. and Mary E. (Stephens) Lumley. Leonard married Sue Longeuay, on January 26, 1956, in Mayville. The couple just had their 56th wedding anniversary. Leonard graduated from the Mayville High School in the Class of 1955. Upon graduation he began working for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company and worked there until he retired in 1989. After he retired he began his own company, S & L Splicing Concepts, and did specialized contract splicing. He did this for a number of years until a bad fall forced him to quit. Leonard was active in local government. He began serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals and later the Lapeer Planning Commission. He would later run for city commissioner and ended up serving as a Lapeer City Commissioner for 14 consecutive years. During these years he also served on the Center Building Board and on the Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee Region V Planning and Development Commission. He was currently serving as the treasurer for the Lapeer District Library and as chairman for the Lapeer Township Board of Appeals. He attended every Lapeer County Commission meeting and the current commissioners loving referred to him as the 8th commissioner. Leonard had a deep commitment to the City of Lapeer and the Lapeer area. He strongly believed that people should take an interest in their community, whether it be in local government, a church or service organization. He was a dedicated and devoted member of the Hunters Creek Community Church. Leonard is survived by his wife, Sue Lumley of Lapeer; two sons, Scott (Nancy) Lumley of Charlotte, Loren Lumley of Lexington; 7 grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren; brother, Ronald (Ivagene) Lumley of Mayville; two sisters, Patricia Lumley of Fairview, Wendi (Brian) Esler of Mayville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Allan C. Lumley on October 18, 2010. He was also preceded in death by his father in- law and mother in-law, Charles and Irene Longeuay; and a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Charlotte Lumley. Memorials in memory of Mr. Lumley may be made to the Hunters Creek Community Church or the Lapeer District Library. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Hunters Creek Community Church. Pastor James Lorch and Pastor Joel Caminiti officiated. Interment followed in the Hunters Creek Cemetery. www.pomeroyfuneralhomes.com MARGARET A. FULLER, 80, of Croswell, died Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was born January 26, 1932, in Fowlerville, daughter to Howard and Lina Hatt. Margaret married Frank William Fuller on May 5, 1951. She was a housewife, mother and grandmother. Margaret was a stay at home mom who enjoyed Bingo, crocheting and collecting dolls. She is survived by 12 children, William Fuller, Nadine (Ron) Linter, Renee (Ray) Cournaya, Steve Fuller, Larry Fuller, Laurie Fuller, Gary Fuller, Mitzy Brosowski, David Fuller, Dallas Fuller, Jeff (Jean Ann) Fuller, Chad (Dawn) Fuller; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; sister, Erma Hull; and a brother, Kenneth Hatt. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Gene Fuller; and grandson, Larry Fuller. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Carman Funeral Home in Brown City.

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ART AND THEATER SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Fiddler on the Roof at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cost is $19-59. Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237-7333.

CARDS AND GAMES MONDAYS Bingo at the Elba Lions Club. Early birds start at 7 p.m. and regular games start at 7:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open for snacks. Details: 810-667-9801.

TUESDAYS Bingo, hosted by the Lapeer Masonic Lodges at the Lapeer Center Building. Early birds start at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. Details: 810-664-2109.

4p.m. at Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library 921 Nepessing St. Details 810-664-9312

SECOND, FOURTH SUNDAYS Bunco starting at 1 p.m. at VFW Post 4139, 128 Daley Rd., Mayfield Township. Sign up at 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $5. Details: 810-664-9222.

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Euchre tournament at VFW Post 4139, 128 Daley Rd., Mayfield Township, at 7 p.m. Cost is $7. Details: 810-664-9222. FIRST, THIRD, FOURTH

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Darts at VFW Post 4139, 128 Daley Rd., Mayfield Township, at 7 p.m. Cost is $5. Details: 810-664-9222.

FRIDAYS Bingo at the Odd Fellows Hall, 471 W. Nepessing St., Lapeer. Early bird play is at 7 p.m. and regular play is at 7:30 p.m. Details: 810-664-2802.

FIRST SATURDAYS Chess players social from 1-3 p.m. at River Street Music & Café, 454 W. Nepessing St., Lapeer. Details: 810-667-9300.

CHURCH

Word of Life Club, 6:30-8 p.m., at Calvary Bible Church, 923 S. Main St., Lapeer. For grades 7-12. Details: 810-664-2838. Awana at Hadley Community Church, 3638 Hadley Rd., Hadley from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Details: 810797-4540. Adult Bible Study, youth group, Discipleland children’s ministry and nursery, 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Faith Christian Family Church, 3440 Davison Rd. Details: 810-667-0075. Youth night at 7 p.m. at Faith Christian Family Church, 3440 Davison Rd., Lapeer. Details: 810-6670075. Divorce Care at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 90 Millville Rd., Lapeer, at 7 p.m. Details/registration: 810664-6653. Knit/Crochet Out of Love (KOOL) ministry meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in room 219 of Grand Blanc Faith Lutheran Church. Details: Judy Caruso at 810-4241566. Voyager’s Cafe, conversation and communion, at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 220 W. Nepessing St., Lapeer. Childcare provided. Details: 810-667-8910 or www.stmatthewslapeer.org.

THIRD SATURDAYS Lapeer District Library Chess Club from 2p.m. to

Belle Valley Community Band at 4 p.m. at the Lakeville Middle School Gym, 11107 Washburn Rd., Lapeer. Details: www.bellevalleyband.org.

SUNDAYS

FOOD FOR A CAUSE

Youth Group from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Shepherd’s Home Church, 655 N. Saginaw St., Lapeer. Details: 810-793-1599. The Element for adults ages 18-30. Details: www.newlifechristian.net or 810-724-2702.

WEDNESDAYS Steakburger dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lapeer Eagles Club, 3565 Davison Rd., Lapeer. Details: 810-664-2812.

FIRST MONDAYS

COMMUNITY MONDAYS Sweet Adelines rehearsals from 7-10 p.m. at the Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd., Davison. Details: 810-742-0977 or www.songofthelakes.webs.com.

Spaghetti Dinner from 4:45p.m. to 7p.m. at the American Legion Building , 1701 W. Genesee St. Costs are adults $6, Seniors(65 and older) $5, children 9yrs to 13yrs $3, children 8yrs and under free. Details: 810664-9312

THURSDAYS Harmony Gateway Chorus rehearsals from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Davison Assembly of God Church, 1234 S. Gale Rd., Davison. Details: 810-664-3552, 810-4960516 or harmonygatewaychorus@yahoo.com.

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FRIDAYS

Free community gym and dodgeball tournament from 8-10:30 p.m. at Victory World Outreach Church, 10291 Green Rd., Goodrich. Activities include basketball, ping pong, fooseball and dodgeball tournaments. Details: 810-636-2100. MOPS and MOMs Next meetings at the North Branch Wesleyan Church, 3164 North Branch Rd., North Branch, from 9:15-11:30 a.m.

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Country Music Jamboree with music, dancing and door prizes from 1-5 p.m. at the Old Town Hall. Cost is $4. Proceeds to benefit Lapeer West and Goodrich high schools scholarship funds. Sponsored by the Handley Chamber of Commerce. Details: 810-797-4008.

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Murder

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reported victims of sex abuse. Since then its role has expanded, but, said Pascoe, there are still those who from page 1 don’t fully cooperate with the center. that would make failure to report She said there are still some law child abuse a misdemeanor and enforcement officials, Child would increase penalties for conProtective Services (CPS) workers victed child abusers. and local judges who don’t fully All of that came too late for Lily. trust what the center does. “The Center wasn’t here for Lily,” “We can’t let one person, said Pascoe. whether it’s a police officer or a CPS After reviewing 45 fatal abuse officer, affect a child’s whole life” cases and 38 neglect deaths from she said. Pascoe said the Center 2005 and 2006 statewide, a 2007 has a “multi-disciplinary system,” in state Dept. of Human Services which while one person interviews report on child death in Michigan a potential victim, “a whole team made six recommendations to poliobserves the interview,” and makes cy makers, among them: recommendations. • The Michigan Departments of Pascoe said the Center’s Human Services, approach has been so successful Community that it’s been Health and fielding calls Education: from Tuscola, This has brought out Ensure that Huron, Sanilac the positive in Lauren human service and Genesee professionals (Furneaux), Lily’s counties. working with Although the mother. She has given high-risk famiCenter is funded a tremendous volume of lies are knowltotally through edgeable about donations, maintime raising money to available ly from Lapeer fight child abuse. resources for County, “We families, such have said we as the Maternal will never turn Infant Health anyone away,” Program and said Pascoe. other state and community based Pascoe said Lily’s family “were primary and secondary prevention given horrible advise,” about how to services. deal with their suspicions. If they’d • Michigan Department of Human been sent to the Center, Lily would Services: In conjunction with the have been interviewed by experts finalization of the revised state and a complete report, including a model coordinated investigative DVD of the interview would have protocol, develop support been provided to prosecutors. resources that will enable counties Pascoe said that while there are to maintain knowledge of and adher- 35 similar centers across the state, ence to their county’s version of Lapeer County’s is one of only 15 this protocol. that are accredited by the • Michigan Department of Washington, D.C. based National Education: Continuously encourage Children’s Alliance. “We really are school officials to be trained on the the only group in the county that signs and symptoms of child negdeals with all sex abuse,” she said. lect, as well as on their duty to Pascoe said her staff currently report any suspicions of abuse or fields about 150 calls a month from neglect. concerned family members, teach• Michigan Department of ers, counselors and others. She Community Health, Bureau of added the Center has been assigned Health Professions: Require training police officers from every jurisdicfor medical professionals on failure tion in the county to work with the to thrive and other types of medical center. neglect, as well as on their duty to If anything good came out of report any suspicions of abuse or Lily’s death, said Pascoe, it’s that neglect, as part of licensing stanthe tragic event has transformed dards. Lily’s mother into an advocate for • County Prosecutors: Consider child abuse victims. Pascoe the charging mandated reporters who Furneaux family is in the midst of suspect incidents of child abuse or creating a 501(c)3 charity to raise neglect, but fail to report them to funds for the Center and similar the Department of Human Services. organization in the Thumb and • Michigan Department of Human Southeast Michigan. “They have a Services: Develop guidelines for really good mission and purpose,” determining when unsafe infant she said. sleep deaths rise to the level of “This has brought out the posichild abuse or neglect. tive in Lauren (Furneaux), Lily’s When the Child Advocacy Center mother,” observed Smith. “She has of Lapeer formed in Nov. 2008 at the given a tremendous volume of time request of Lapeer County raising money to fight child abuse.” Prosecutor Byron Konschuh, it For more information on the began with forensic interviews with Center, call 810-664-9990.

from page 1 The toddler’s mother, Lauren Furneaux, had a contentious shared custody arrangement with the child’s biological father, Jeffery Wolfenbarger, 29. The two squared off in Lapeer County court at least three times battling over custody. In an April 2010 interview with The County Press, Lauren said, “He lived a different lifestyle.” Lily and her mother lived in Elba Township with her grandparents, Lynette and Chico Wolfenbarger. King, Lily’s stepmother, claimed she slipped and fell while giving Lily a bath. Prosecutors said King beat the child to death because she soiled her pants. Lily’s father is facing misdemeanor aggravated assault and disorderly conduct charges following a Feb. 17 confrontation outside a second-floor court room the Macomb County Court House with members of the Furneaux family. The Furneaux family is expected back in court April 10 to give victim impact statements at King’s sentencing. However, said Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, the sentence is all but a foregone conclusion. Convicted of two life felonies, King is looking at a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. “We were able to bring the defendant to justice. We just can’t bring Lily back,” said Smith. Lily’s mother, Lauren, and Wolfenbarger had been at odds since October 2008 when Lauren lost a bid for sole custody, based on the grounds that allowing the father in-home visitation would disrupt breastfeeding and the bond that forms between mother and baby. Circuit Court Judge Michael Higgins had given Wolfenbarger custody of Lily, from 6 p.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Thursday and one weekend a month. “Poor Lauren was painted as a quasi-over reactive mother,” said Smith. “No one listened.” At trial, said Smith, they just listened as one of King’s cousin’s testified that on at least one occasion King had reached over the seat while driving and struck Lily in the face, bloodying her nose. Smith said that while King gave law enforcement at least three different stories, Lily died of blunt force trauma. He said in addition to be struck in the head at least 20 times, Lily was

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sexually abused. “This goes to the worst end of the scale,” said Smith. “I’ve got a picture of Lily in my office. My daughter was born the same month. The idea of what happened is just so foreign to any member of rational society.” While King and her defense attorney, Jason Malekiewicz, said she fell on Lily while bathing her, Smith noted that King was just over five foot tall and Lily was nearly three foot tall. “The jury didn’t buy it for one second.”

Although Wolfenbarger had filed for divorce/annulment from King in Macomb County court the month before Lily’s death, he was still living with her at the time of the murder and testified on her behalf. During the trial, said Smith, the prosecution presented videos, taken by Wolfenbarger, of King unsuccessfully attempting to get pain killers at Macomb County hospital emergency rooms. While King claimed to have a bad back, the prosecutor portrayed

Jelly Beans & Smiles collection underway BY JACOB HUNSANGER 810-452-2609 • jhunsanger@mihomepaper.com

LAPEER — Easter baskets, filled with chocolate eggs, candy and gifts are a fun part of the spring holiday many children enjoy. Unfortunately, not all local children are going to be getting Easter baskets this year — that is where the Jelly Beans & Smiles program comes in. For the past few years, donations of complete Easter baskets or items to be used inside them, like candy or gifts, have been collected at Lapeer Gold and Diamond in Lapeer. Those items are packaged into bright baskets and distributed to needy children in the area. Julie Ann Caris, Amy Holmes and Carol Nakoneczny are once again organizing the Jelly Beans & Smiles program. This year they hope to give hundreds of fullyloaded Easter baskets to local children in need. The women, who work at Lapeer Gold and Diamond, have begun collecting Easter baskets and are calling on the

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intelligently made. A Bender hearing focuses on whether police improperly continued to question a suspect after being notified the suspect had legal representation. Grondin’s attorney, Michael Manley, has argued that statements reportedly made to police by his client should be suppressed because they were made hours after police were notified that his firm represented Grondin and was trying to locate him. Holowka denied Manley’s motion to “quash the information,” the legal term for dismissing the charges, saying that the possibility of cross contamination durher as a drug abuser. ing the gathering of eviMacomb County dence is a question for a Sheriff Anthony jury to decide. Wickersham said Given that Grondin Wolfenbarger and was reportedly the last Lauren Furneaux got person to have been into an altercation Feb. known to have seen 17 during a break in the Eilber alive, Holowka trial. The Sheriff said the decided there was two men apparently enough information to let exchanged words and a jury decide. Wolfenbarger allegedly While conceeding that ran over a “frail” woman most murder suspects in an attempt to get at are held without bond, the other man. Manley argued that given Wickersham said his client has no prior Wolfenbarger was arrest- criminal background and ed and later released on has substantial ties to a $100 bond and both the community that the men were barred from court should set a subthe court house. stantial bond. He added

community to make donations. The mission of the Jelly Beans & Smiles program is to provide Easter baskets to less fortunate children right here in the local community. “We are hoping you will join us in spreading the joy of the spring season by donating an Easter basket, a bag of candy, coloring books and/or any Easter related item,” said Caris, who was recently nominated for the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award for the Jelly Beans & Smiles program. Their goal is to distribute at least 200 Easter baskets to children at Heartland Hospice, Lapeer Habitat for Humanity, Lapeer Family Literacy Center and LACADA (Lapeer Area Citizens Against Domestic Abuse). Donations may be dropped off at Lapeer Gold and Diamond now through Friday, March 30. Volunteers will then package the Easter baskets and distribute them to children. Lapeer Gold and Diamond is located at 814 South Main St., Lapeer. For more information, call 810-245-4653.

he was willing to go along with other restrictions including house arrest and a GPS tether. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Steve Beatty argued that his office has “significant concerns” that if Grondin were released, there would be a “potential for obstruction of justice.” Beatty painted Grondin as a low-level drug dealer with a pattern of escalating deals in the months before Eilber’s death. Beatty told Holowka the prosecution has cell phone and text message records of Grondin making drug deals with 29 people. Manley dismissed the talk of drugs an alcohol on Grondin’s text messages as youthful indiscretion. He told the court it was important for his office to have adequate access to Grondin in order to prepare their defence. In addition to setting bond at $500,000, Holowka ordered that Grondin be fitted for a GPS tether and that he not use phones, computers or social media while out on bond. He also ordered Manley and Lapeer County Prosecutor Byron Konschuh to meet and decide whether Grondin will be held under house arrest at his mother’s home, his father’s or grandfather’s.

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SPORTS

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Spartans clinch outright title BY SPORTS STAFF

LISA PAINE SPORTS EDITOR

New reality I’ve been quietly monitoring the Sound Offs and emails relating to the proposed rightsizing plans for Lapeer Community Schools. It’s an emotional topic for every parent involved, but also, I believe, a golden opportunity to move in a new and different direction. The main concern expressed by the high school parents at least, is what happens to their incoming freshmen, who have already ordered varsity jackets, etc. that have the graduating class numbers of 2015 on them. One parent wrote last week, that this group of kids, in particular, should be allowed to be the last graduating class of Lapeer West, should the proposals on the table outlined by Supt. Matt Wandrie take place. Those proposals included putting all high school kids into Lapeer East beginning with the 2015 school year. To the parent’s point, perhaps that should begin with the class of 2016. Others have been heard out and about in the community prophesizing that the two schools would just keep both sets of sports teams. Well, that’s simply not going to happen. The Michigan High School Athletic Association has member schools and that new member school likely would be Lapeer East. However, based on the innovative plans laid out by Wandrie, this might also be a golden opportunity to perhaps rename the high school to more closely represent the new direction on the table. Perhaps a Lapeer Arts and Sciences Academy or Lapeer Center for Creative Studies would be appropriate. To further start over with a fresh new look, a new mascot could also be in order to give that starting class a brand new start with their own mascot, rather than adopting the current Eagle. It’s just food for thought. Because Lapeer wants to jump start the school —or schools, if it keeps both—with an innovative new approach, perhaps cutting the cord from what was would give everyone a clean break. Now, I know many will be completely against this, and some of the outlined proposals by the school district. If they are smart, though, they’ll create a focus group that includes the current co-op programs that do not have a mascot, but a united-front approach. The swim and dive teams and newthis-year Lapeer High Schools hockey team would be great embassadors of how it can— and has—been done with great success. There is no inter-squad rivalry as many suspect, because, let’s face it, there is no ‘I’ in team, it’s all SEE REALITY, PAGE 2B

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The Lady Chiefs captured their first district trophy since 2004.

Capac wins girls’ Class B district title BY SPORTS STAFF

No. 45-B, Capac Capac stormed back from an 11-point deficit to beat Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 41-36, for the Class B girls’ basketball district championship Friday night. Nichole Parks scored 22 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, as the Lady Chiefs won their first district title since the fall of 2004. Capac, 18-5, advanced to the Pontiac Notre Dame Prep regional, where it will play the winner of the Detroit Country Day district at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Notre Dame finished at 11-11. Capac fell behind, 19-8, after one quarter, but inched to within 23-14 by halftime. The Lady Chiefs then dominated the third quarter, 13-2, and finished off the victory with a 14-11 fourth period. Sarah Mousseau sparked the come-

back with consecutive 3-pointers midway through the third quarter to cut a 25-17 deficit to 25-23. Parks’ layup tied it, 25-25, with 2:18 left in the period, and another layup by the senior center with :50 showing gave the Chiefs the lead for good, 27-25. Mousseau opened the fourth quarter with her third 3-pointer in five minutes to make it 30-25, and Notre Dame never got closer than four points again. Whitney Paddock’s layup with 1:50 left gave Capac its biggest lead, 37-29, and Parks sealed the deal with two free throws to make it 40-33 with 30 seconds to go. -- D.N. Imlay City ended its regular season on a roll, and seemed to be gaining confidence as a team heading into the postseason. Their recent run came to an unfortunate end on Wednesday in the district playoffs, falling to Blue Water Area Conference foe Capac that they SEE DISTRICT, PAGE 2B

Imlay City names new football coach BY DAN NILSEN 810-452-2655 • dnilsen@mihomepaper.com

IMLAY CITY — Everything in football starts with the offensive line, and that just happens to be Eric Hensel’s specialty. The new Imlay City football coach will focus on that area as he takes over the Spartans’ program in his first head coaching position. “That’s where we’re going to start,” Hensel said. “Everything’s going to be up front. That’s going to be a big part of our team, the offensive line.” Hensel, 30, was announced on Tuesday as the Spartans’ new coach, succeeding Ken Day, the Spartans’ current varsity wrestling coach, who completed his two-year commitment as interim coach last season. Hensel emerged from an original field of 40 candidates, which were whittled down to 12 interviews and three finalists. “Eric separated himself with his passion,” said Imlay City athletic director Don Gauthier. “He’s very enthused about football. I

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Eric Hensel was an associate head coach at Lapeer West the last five years.

think he’s going to be able to come in and energize the program.” Hensel is well-schooled in the trenches of football, having played guard and linebacker at North Branch and earning All-Conference honors all three varsity seasons. The 1999 graduate went on to play defensive end and linebacker at Trine University and was a twotime All-Conference selection as a defensive lineman.

He began his coaching career at Croswell-Lexington in 2004 and has been an assistant and associate head coach at Lapeer West the past five years, specializing in the “O” line all the way. Hensel takes over a program that has gone 1-26 the last three years and hasn’t had a winning season since 2004. He knows the formula for turning that around. “You’ve got to get kids out, you’ve got to get them excited about football,” he said. “We’ve got to get stronger, faster, and we have to be extremely committed to winning and expecting to win. That comes from getting in the weight room, pushing each other and holding each other accountable. They have to buy into what we’re doing and give it everything they’ve got.” Hensel lives in Lapeer with his “lovely and supportive wife, Laura,” and their two children. He will continue his job as a physical education and health teacher at Lapeer West. Imlay City will open the 2012 season on Aug. 24 against Hensel’s alma mater, North Branch.

SPORTS EDITOR • Lisa Paine • lpaine@mihomepaper.com • 810.452.2626

CAPAC — The Imlay City boys’ basketball team has triumphed throughout the season, whether it be against a strong team or not. On Thursday, Imlay City took down one of the lower teams in the Blue Water Area Conference standings, Capac, 51-37. With the win, Imlay City claims the outright BWAC title. It’s their first time winning consecutive conference titles since 1976-1977. Imlay City opened the contest with a 14-8 advantage, but allowed Capac to creep back into the game in the second quarter, as the Spartans led at halftime, 23-19. Imlay City's offense would keep its foot on the gas in the second half, outscoring the Chiefs, 17-9 and 11-9, in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Ben Rodak led the way for the Spartans with a game-high 16 points to go along with his eight rebounds. Matt Van Dyk came through for his team with 14 points, while Zach Darnell chipped in with eight points. Tyler Spoelma recorded six points on the night, and Anthony Howard scored three points. Robert Bell and Bryar Alexander each came in to add two points apiece. The Capac offense was led by Sean O'Brien, totaling 14 points on the night. Austin Peak and Justin Peak made a nice brother-to-brother combination with each adding eight points. Josh Borris cotributed with three points, while Josh Beaudin scored two points of his own. Noah Malloux and Harry Knoblock each knocked down a free throw. The loss caps the regular season, with a rematch to open the playoffs. The Chiefs will participate in district No. 45-B at Imlay City, and will take on the host Spartans on Monday at 8 p.m. — B.P.

DRYDEN The Cardinals ended the regular season with their third straight loss by three points or less, a 55-52 outcome at Atherton on Thursday night. Dryden finished at 5-15 overall and 5-13 in the Genesee Area Conference-Blue. Five of its losses were by four points or less. Seven different Cardinals scored at Atherton, led by Tony Gjonai with 13 points. Chris Schenkel added nine points, while Josh Clark and Shane Rabe tallied eight apiece. The Cardinals will host Memphis, 11-9, in a Class C district opener at 7 p.m. Monday. The district host is New Haven, but Dryden and Memphis have agreed to play their firstround game at Dryden. — D.N.

LAKEVILLE The Falcons were within four points of Montrose going into the fourth quarter, but faded to a 42-28 loss in their regular-season finale Thursday night at Montrose. Down, 23-14, at halftime, LakeVille rallied with an 11-6 third quarter to pull within 29-25. But Montrose put it away with a 13-3 fourth periSEE TITLE, PAGE 2A

Getting it right LAPEER — In our Wednesday, Feb. 29 edition we incorrectly tied Lapeer’s Rick Owen to Friendly Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge. Owen, a retired Lapeer Community Schools custodian, won $600 in one month’s time taking part in the Friendly-sponsored half-time half-court shootout contests during the Lapeer West and Lapeer East boys’ basketball games. Tickets cost $1 and the 10 participants whose tickets are drawn try to make a 3-point shot. If they make that, they go to half court. If they make that shot they win $300. Owen made two half-court shots in February at two different basketball games. Owen’s son, Todd is a teacher at East and coaches JV boys’ basketball. — L.P.

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BOW offers pheasant hunting for women by women BY LISA PAINE 810-452-2626 • lpaine@mihomepaper.com

METAMORA — Beginner pheasant hunters—women only this time around—can take part in one of America’s favorite pasttimes in a safe and mentored environment when the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources’ Becoming An OutdoorsWoman program comes to Metamora in March and April. BOW—Becoming an OutdoorsWoman— is a women’s only group that teaches young girls and women all about hunting, fishing, outdoors and outdoors-related topics in a stress free, safe environment. The programs offered are mainly taught by women for women and use certified shooting instructors and guides to take the stress off the first-time hunters. “Firearm safety orientation is first and foremost for all BOW firearms classes,” said Sue Tabor, state coordinator for BOW. “All of our firearms classes are lead by experienced certified instructors. We have found that a lot of women feel intimidated when learning how to shoot from a spouse or other family member. The BOW program offers a non-competitive environment where women can learn at their own pace.” The beginners-only program takes place Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora. Because this session is for beginners, a safety orientation and practice session will begin the day with a certified shooting instructor showing the women

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The ladies won’t have to worry about retrieving the birds, as the guides and their dogs take care of that part of the hunt.

how to shoot using the trap course. BOW program instructors note that special attention will be given to first-time shooters and guns will also be loaned out by the club and BOW. Once everyone is comfortable with their firearms, lunch will precede the three-bird walk-up hunt that will be guided by BOW and Hunter’s Creek Club staff. All shooters must have a valid small game license or apprentice license which can be obtained through www.michigan.gov/dnr or any license dealer. Everyone also must wear the state-required hunter orange for safety reasons. Eye and ear protection will be provided on site and the morning safety round shooting ammunition will be compliments of Federal Ammunition. Everyone must provided their own

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od. Cody VanWormer scored nine points and Jordan West had eight for LakeVille, which finished 48 in the Genesee Area Conference-Red. The Falcons are 8-12 overall going into the Class B district at Birch Run, where they will play at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday against the winner of Monday’s GoodrichFlint Southwestern Academy game. — D.N.

Harbor Beach secured a share of the Greater Thumb Conf.-East title last Thursday with a 57-29 home-court win over Mayville. Mayville, playing without its two leading scorers, struggled early and often at the offensive end turning the ball over 17 times. Harbor Beach led, 22-3 after the first quarter, and, 32-8, at the half. Ten of the 12 Pirates scored with Sean Murawske leading all scorers with 10 points. Eli Kraft had nine points, and Jeremy Hanson and Jonathon Kraft each

shells for the afternoon hunt and will be available for purchase at the club. Per state regulations, all birds will be cleaned by Hunters Creek Club staff. No birds may be taken off the premises until cleaned by staff. An advanced hunt will take place on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.5p.m. That day begins with one round of 25 shots sporting clays. For this session, BOW stresses that you do not need to be an experienced hunter, but you are required to have completed a state approved hunter safety course and have some experience shooting shot guns. Lunch also will be provided, then the group will be divided up into small groups for a guided hunt in the afternoon. To register for either session log onto www.michigan.gov/bow

had eight. Mayville was led by junior Tyler Dunham with eight points, Wade Stevenson had eight points and six rebounds, Theron Wiley five points and four boards and Austin Pyles added five points and six rebounds. Mayville was 10-of-35 from the field for 29 percent and 6-of-15 from the line for 40 percent. Harbor Beach was 22-of-52 from the field for 42 percent and 6-of-10 from the line for 60 percent. Harbor Beach outrebounded Mayville, 31-21. Mayville opens district play Monday at Vassar tak-

State wrestling individual finals to be streamed live AUBURN HILLS — The Michigan High School Athletic Association will have a camera on every mat at the state individual wrestling finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills and will began streaming the first-round matches live Thursday at www.mhsaa.tv and www.foxsportsdetroit.com at 2:15 p.m. The second round commences Friday at 8:30 a.m. and coverage is slated to run through the semifinals that start at 7 p.m. Rounds six and seven will then take place on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., followed by the consolation matches at 11:30 a.m. and the championships at 4:30 p.m. The MHSAA will also offer the competitive cheer finals from the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids starting with Div 1 on Friday at 6 p.m. The Div. 2 finals will then take place on Saturday at 10 a.m., Div. 3 closes the show at 6 p.m. and the Div. 4 title will be decided at 4 p.m. Details: www.mhsaa.com. — M.S.

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FLINT — The Christian Football League has opened registration for the upcoming season and has added a middle school program ing on the Vulcans. — L.P. this year. The league is open to anyone who may not otherwise have an NORTH BRANCH opportunity to play on a The Broncos ended the regular season with a 63-40 high school team. Varsity loss to Tri-Valley Conf.-East players ages 14-18 and middle school players rival Millington last ages 11-13 can sign up Thursday. North Branch trailed, 19- until Aug. 1 at www.cflmi.com or by calling 15, at the end of the first Mark Brimmer at 810quarter, and, 33-25 at the break. Millington poured in 730-4641. A varsity spring session runs April 14 points in the third to 23-May 24 and will pracNorth Branch’s nine and outscored the Broncos, 16- tice at Flint First Wesleyan Church at 4 in the fourth. Trevor Marceau led with Center and Davison Rds. 14 points for North Branch, — L.P. Ethan Huffaker had 13 and Corey Franks, eight. — L.P. Scrapooking

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District from page 1B had recently beaten on their late season surge. Capac avenged the recent loss by eliminating Imlay City, 51-37. “I knew that Capac would come out with a lot of steam after we beat them,” said Imlay City coach Jaden Clobes. The BWAC leading Chiefs, 14-1 in the conference, charged ahead early on, leading, 12-3, after the opening stanza. Capac continued to thrive, as it extended the lead, 31-9, heading into the break. Imlay City continued to battle, and outscored the Chiefs, 11-7 in the third, but the comeback would not come full circle, ending the Lady Spartans’ season. “In the second half, we played like the team I knew we were,” continued Clobes. Morgan Lee topped all Lady Spartans with 18 points, while Mariyah Evans and Liz Richardson each contributed eight points to the effort. “I am so proud of the girls,” added Clobes. “We could have packed it in at the half, but they never gave up. They left everything they had on the court.” The Spartans end the season with an overall record of 9-11, and 7-8 in the BWAC. — B.P. Almont lost to Notre Dame Prep, 59-27, in the other Wednesday semifinal. The Raiders found themselves staring

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West’s Maddison Smith puts up a layup in Wednesday’s loss to Davison.

down a 14-4 first-quarter deficit that it simply was unable to trim. The second quarter was near even with Notre Dame putting up 13 points to Almont’s 12, but Notre Dame poured in 22 to Almont’s five in the third and finished off the win with a 10-6 final quarter. Almont was led by Heather Stone’s 10 points, and Shelby Fridline had nine. Olivia Papineau and Alayna Rolfs each chipped in with four. — L.P.

No 9-A, Flint Northwestern A rough season for the Lapeer East girls’ basketball team came to an end on Wednesday night. Youth and injuries have plagued East all year, and it caught up to it again, as the Eagles were defeated in the district playoffs by host

Flint Northwestern, 67-5, in the No. 9-A district semifinals, dropping to 0-21 overall to finish the season. It took the Wildcats very little time to jump on East, holding it scoreless for nearly three quarters. Northwestern opened the game on a 22-4 run in the first quarter, then 13-1 in the second frame to take a 35-5 lead into the locker room. The Eagles would not score a single point in the second half, with the majority of the final two quarter being played with a running clock. Northwestern outscored the Eagles, 24-0, and, 8-0, in the third and fourth quarters. Sam Engster and Taylor Prusatis tied one another atop of the Lady Eagles’ score sheet, tossing in two points apiece. Paige McDonald scored the fifth point

with a second-quarter free throw. Northwestern was led by one of the top players in the area, Sparkle Taylor, who tossed in a game-high 17 points to accompany her seven rebounds. — B.P. Lapeer West, 19-3 overall, fell to Davison, 14-6 overall, at Flint Northwestern on Wednesday. Davison used an oppressive and potent pressure that the Lady Panthers were just not able to shake off. Davison took the twopoint, 11-9 lead into the second quarter that saw both squads but up 10 points. Davison began to pull away in the third with an 11-6 effort and sealed the win with an 18-12 final stanza. Marisa Liburdi led West with 19 points, Lindsay Reynolds had 11 and Marnie Fettig had five. Davison was led by Kolbie Brow’s 14 and Lauren Leach’s nine. Three other Cardinals chipped in with six points apiece. Davison moved on to face host Flint Northwestern and won in Friday’s final, 4342. — L.P.

No. 57-B Yale North Branch’s season ended in a 45-22 loss to CroswellLexington in the Class B district semifinals at Yale last Wednesday. The Lady Broncos missed the district finals for the first time in four years and finished the season at 1-20. Cros-Lex, 14-7, went on to play Yale, 12-10, in Friday’s district final. — D.N.

IMLAY CITY — The Imlay City boys’ basketball program will be hosting its Second Annual Scrapbooking Fundraiser on March 10 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at Imlay City High School Auditeria. A fee of $30 per person will cover table space, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, as well as door prizes, raffles and goodie bags. There will be on-site vendors throughout the day as well product offerings. Details: Leigh Gauthier at 810-214-1034 or leighgauthier@yahoo.com. Registrations are due no later than March 7. All proceeds will benefit the Imlay City boys basketball program. — E.H.

Memorial race coming to Lapeer LAPEER -- Derek Stone, Lapeer East grad and founder of Milestone Racing Inc., will bring a new race to the area in June. Dubbed the BeattyDaley challenge in honor

Reality from page 1B about the overall team success and there is no room for gnashing of teeth across school lines. You swim and skate for Lapeer and the overall team. It’s all about looking at the glass as half full, rather than half empty. The majority always seems to take the negative tone and bristles at any change. We are wired to not like change, but

Youth baseball and softball registration ALMONT — The Almnot Youth Baseball Association (AYBA) will be holding registration at Hideaway Lanes on March 6 and 8 from 6-8:30 p.m. Hideaway Lanes giving away two games of bowling and shoes for $6 on registration nights. Details: www.almontbaseball.com. — E.H. DRYDEN — Registration for Dryden Hometown Baseball will be held on March 5 and 8 from 6-8 p.m. in the Dryden Elementary Library. Details: Deanna at 810-6147789. — E.H. ELBA — The Elba Baseball and Softball Association is holding registration for the 2012 season. Registration will take place on March 3 at MC Sports in Lapeer from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Details: www.eteamz.com/ebsa — E.H. HADLEY — The Hadley Youth Baseball registration will be held on March 4 from 1-4 p.m., March 8 from 4-7 p.m., March 10 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and March 13 from 5-8 p.m. at the Old Hadley Town Hall. Details: 797-4941 or 441-5232 or hadleybb@gmail.com. — E.H. NORTH BRANCH — Registration for North Branch Summer Recreation will take place on March 2 and 9 from 4-7 p.m. and March 3 and 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at North Branch Elementary. Registering after March 10 will include a $25 late fee. Details: 989-467-0190. — E.H. of his best friend, Thomas Daley, and cousin Michael Beatty, whose lives were cut short, Stone has set a tentative date for June 2 at 9 a.m. His permit is still pending, but expected to be approved. The race will have three parts, the Daley 5k and the Beatty mile (invite only) and a Beatty-Daley 5k walk. Online registration is available at www.racemilestone.com. Stone hopes to bring a large portion of the community together for the memorial races. — L.P.

Spring registration LAPEER — Registration has begun at the Lapeer Community Center for the following spring programs: co-ed 5th-8th volleyball by March 12; indoor soccer clinic for boys and girls grades 1st-6th by March 5; youth soccer leagues grades 1st-8th by April 9; Little Kickers soccer program ages 4-6 by April 12; youth baseball and softball ages 5-14 by April 2 and T-ball by April 16 and softball clinic ages 8-14 by March 28. — E.H.

change is good. It’s just hard to wrap one’s head around that change. We like our normalcy and routines and it turns many a stomach to even consider something new and different. It’s time to do just that, though. The schools simply cannot keep going in the direction they have for the past few years. It will be painful, no doubt, but to borrow a phrase from my 10-year-old niece as she often chides her brothers, “It’s not the end of the world, you know!”

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Come to the VFW Post 4139 located at 128 Daley Rd, March 17! St. Patrick’s Day h o r s e s h o e Tournament & Dinner. $5 buy-in for horseshoes & draw for teams. $6/plate Cornbeef/cabbage w/potatoes/carrots. Registration at noon, tournament begins 1:00pm. Proceeds will go to Camp Trotter, a summer camp for children in Newaygo, MI, run by VFW . CPL SeriesMarch 19th-22nd, 6-10 PM. NRA Certified Instructors; Lapeer County Spor tsman Club; $100, Call For Information, Reser vations Preferred By March 15th, 810-6648985. Flea Market Open, Sat. 10-4 Sun.10-3, 5135 Imlay City Rd., (E. of Lake PleasantW. Of 53) 810-3386101. You rent Table, I sell your stuff. Wanted: Garden Tractors/Implement s - Case, John Deere, Bolens, Etc. Also Mopeds, ATV’s, Snowblowers, Running Or Not, Call/Text Between 9a.-9p. 810-6147157.

20 Garage Sales Goodrich Flea Market Saturday Mar 10th 8-4 100 + Tables 7285 S State Goodrich MI Vendors call 248622-1516 Open House Sale & Refreshments at Antique Barn Treasures Formally Lil Hanna’s Ant. New Hours. Open First Weekend of Every Month or By Appointment Starting Fri. & Sat. March 2nd & 3rd. 10-6p. 5078 Castle Rd. Otter Lake 810793-4587

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AUCTION, Lapeer City Mini Storage, 500 Demille Rd., Saturday, March 10th, 12:00 noon. Diedre Cooper B*7*1, B*3*5; Larry Marsh B*10*8; Tina Ricotta B*5*10, B*5*11; Robert Simmons B*9*13; Brian Jenkinson B*4*4; Jeff Williams B*5*18. Cash or Credit. Sportsman Auction Guns, Ammo, Archery, Taxidermy, Knives etc. Sat. Mar 17th 11:00 am 7285 S State St. Goodrich, MI www.legacyestateservices.biz

120 Autos 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 82k, All Leather, Auto/Star t, Good Condition, $7,500 Call 248-515-7106. Cash For Cars! Running or Not, With or Without Title, Same Day Free Pick Up. 810-656-3506 CASH FOR JUNK CARS AND TRUCKS! BEST PRICES PAID! Free Towing. 810656-2993 Cash For Junk Cars, We Pick Up 7 Days Wk. $100 to $500. 810-208-5563 or 248-346-0772 Turn Your Unwanted or Junk Vehicles into Cash, Paying Up to $800. Free Pick Up. Call 810-247-7082.

130 Sport Utility Vehicle 2006 Trailblazer EXT, 4x4, 85k, 4.2L, 3rd Row, Sunroof, Superior Blue, Great Condition, $9,900, 989-245-3367.

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Location: Lapeer Center Building - 425 County Center St, Lapeer Directions: From I-69 & M-24 in Lapeer (Exit #155), go North 2 miles to M-21 (Imlay City Rd.) turn East on M-21, go approx. 1/2 mile to Bentley St., turn South, then go to County Center St. and turn East. Harry Thomas Estate and other estates Auctioneer’s Note: 3 auction rings. Ring 2 begins at 10:30 sharp. Ring 3 (Coins) at 12:00 Noon. 1960's Apache Pop-Up Camper Furniture/Antique Furniture: Drop-front Secretary, Round Oak Table w/ 4 Antique Oak Chairs, Oak 6 dr chest of drawers LTD w/ Beveled Mirror, 4 Drawer Dresser w/ Oval Mirror, Antique Trunks, Antique Oak Ice Box, Antique Oak Buffet, Mirrored Buffet, Wood Telephone Stand, Old School Desks, Music Stand Glassware & Pottery: Lefton, Fenton, Carnival, Depression, Fireking - Milk, Roseville Pottery, Hull, McCoy, Shawnee, Frankoma, Haeger, Pearl China, Meakin Glass, Custard Glass Rose Bowl - Northwood, Glass Paperweights Antiques/Collectibles: Several Nautical/ Boat Items, Several Brass Boat Motor Props, Daisy Butter Churn, Pair of Gorham Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Cuckoo Clocks, Howard Miller Wall Clock, Gilbert Clock Co No 3029 8-Day Mission Strike Clock w/ key, Folding Opera Glasses, Copper Boiler w/ Lid, 5 gallon Crock Jug, Antique Victor Fan, Antique Washboard, Oil Lamps, Several Antique Cameras, Western Electric Telephone, Antique Lamps, Beer Signs, Large Elvis Collection, French Ivory Brushes, Carved (very detailed scrimshaw style) wooden barrel Marked J.T. Messer, Decanter - James Beam 1964, Hotwheels "Super Rally Case" 1968 Mattel, assorted diecast cars, Cast Iron mechanical bank - Circus Clown Atop ball, Toy/Bank Ansco "Shu-Shine-bank for Kiddies", Star Wars Action Figures, John Deere Banks, Mickey Mouse Figurine, Old Tonka Fire Truck, Vintage Kitchen Scale, Street Light, Holiday 8mm M-1000 Movie Projector Firearms: Ithaca Ducks Unlimited Mod. 51 Featherlight 12 ga. Semi Auto, Winchester Mod. 94 30-30 Lever Action, Traditions .50 caliber Black Powder Gun, Savage Mark 2 22. Bolt Action, Marlin 22. LR Auto Coins/Foreign/ Currency: 1916-D Mercury Dime, Gold Coins, Currency, Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars, Foreign Coins, Walking Liberty & Barber Half Dollars, Barber & Standing Liberty Quarters, Buffalo & V-Nickels, 1832 Capped Bust Half Dime ICG F15 Details, 1864 2 Cent Piece Large Motto ICG - MS60 Details, Indian Head & Half Cents, American Eagle 1 oz. Proof Silver Bullion Coins, Ike Silver Dollars, Franklin & Kennedy Silver Half Dollars, Washington Silver Quarters, Mercury, Rooseveldt, & Barber Dimes, Lincoln Cents, U.S. USO Silver Dollar, Commemorative Coins & Sets, Proof sets, World Cup USA 1994 Two-Coin Set - 90% Silver, Over 300 Lots! Coins will be offered live and online. See AuctionZip.com for details. Prints & Pictures: S&N Print "Toy Box" 6/200 - signed Gelakoska, S&N Print "The Singer" 35/99 - signed M. Rubinwicz, S&N print "Mesa Verde Colorado", 27/450 Susan Kienholz, Vintage Asian Style Watercolor of Branches with Bird/ Flowers Signed with Seal, Apollo Astronauts Print Tools/Garage Items/Misc.: Simplicity Snowblower w/ Briggs & Stratton Motor, Porta-Champ 10 gal Air Compressor, Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver, Craftsman Scroll Saw, Black & Decker Circular Saw, Power Tools, Machinist Box Jewelry: Silver necklace with Blue Sapphires (66.23 cttw) GLA certified, Sterling & Turquoise Jewelry, Sterling and Garnet Cross Necklace, Sterling Bracelets & Earrings Terms: Cash, personal check, Visa/MC. 8% buyer's fee. 6% Michigan Sales Tax.

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194 Snowmobile 205 Polaris Indy 500. Like New Condition $2,000. 810-441-7530 Two Ski-Doo Snowmobiles, 1993 Safari Deluxe, Electric Start, Good Condition,Very Fast. $600. Each. 810614-8236

210 Farm Equipment 9-N Ford Tractor, $3,000. 810-7246894

526 Wanted Looking to Buy 10 + Acre Farm, Have Horses, Land Contract Terms, $10,000. Down Payment. Around $100,000, 810397-8178 WANTED - TILLABLE FARMLAND for lease in Northern Lapeer or Southern Tuscola County. 810-4417029

405 Antiques NEED MONEY? We pay cash for antiques, fishing tackle, toys, electric trains, railroad items, old advertising, clocks/pocket watches, potter y, glass, china, doilies/quilts, costume jewelry, furniture, post cards, & collections of anything, 1-piece or whole estates, Frank’s Antiques, Lapeer, 1-810-6671676 or 1-800-9423770.

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505 General Eden Pure 1000, por table space heater ,used 2 months, like new, $250 OBO, 989635-2817 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING in as little as 9 months. ROSS MEDICAL EDUCATION 815 S. STATE STREET, DAVISON 877-883-8935 RossEducation.edu Consumer info: RossEducation.edu /consumer-info

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610 Homes for Sale Older Country home, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2000+SF, finished walkout, new flooring, newer roof, detached 2.5 car garage, pond, on 5 par tially wooded acres, north of I-69, west of Lapeer, asking $160,000. No land contract. 810667-2198

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710 General L a p e e r Conservation District is seeking an organized, selfdirected individual to fill the full-time grant position of M i c h i g a n Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program technician for Lapeer and Macomb C o u n t i e s . Background in agriculture preferred. Four-year college degree is required in one of the following areas: Agri-science, Agronomy, Crop and Soil Science, Environmental Science, or Hor ticulture. Applicants must also possess competent computer skills and be proficient in oral and written communication. Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Must be able to pass a federal background check. Must be available to start immediately. Send cover letter and resume to Lapeer Conser vation District, 1739 N. Saginaw Street, Lapeer, MI 48446 or email to admin@lapeercd.or g by 4:30 p.m., March 9, 2012. EOE Lapeer County Bank & Trust Co., is seeking an experienced individual to perform maintenance duties. The successful applicant is responsible for the mechanical and structural condition and cleanliness of our buildings and grounds. The qualified applicant will possess documented experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, grounds maintenance and must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. We offer a competitive wage with two weeks vacation. To be considered for this position, please complete an application at our main office located at 83 W. Nepessing Street, Lapeer. We are an Equal Oppor tunity E m p l o y e r : Minorities, Females, Veterans and Handicapped.

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Imlay City manufacturer seeks Maintenance help: MUST have 5 years experience in injection molding/extrusion. Send resume: cschoonover@vintechplastics.com or 810-724-7404; no phone calls please. Help Wanted: -Legal Secretary- Full-time, Legal Experience Preferred. Resumes to: Drillock Law Firm, 3030 Main Street, Marlette, MI 48453 or fax:989635-2218 or DrillockLawFirm@Ce nturyTel.net Person with mechanical ability and background to learn operation of automated machiner y. Looking for dependable person. Some lifting required. Apply 595 S. Lapeer Rd. (M24) Oxford.

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Director, Hills and Dales Foundation We are seeking a Community Leader who desires to serve as our Foundation Director. This position will assist our Foundation Board seek alternative sources of resources and capital to augment the high quality and caliber of care that the Hills and Dales community has come to expect. Responsibilities include: overseeing staff; securing individual, private and community support for the Hills and Dales Foundation; as well as numerous marketing activities and programs that serve to fulfill the mission and vision of Hills and Dales Hospital. This position will initially encompass three days per week, with combined responsibilities in both marketing and foundation development, which is expected to contribute to the position transitioning into full time at a future date. The position will report to the Chief Executive Officer and the Hills and Dales Foundation Chair, respectively. For further information, please forward your interest and resume to Thomas Bardwell, Vice President of HROD, Hills and Dales General Hospital, by email at tbardwell@hillsanddales.com or call (989) 912-6329 for further information. EOE

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Croswell Commercial Property For Sale By Owner Located in the downtown area of Croswell, at 14 Wells Street. Appx. 875 sq. ft. finished office space, plus an additional 600 sq. ft. dry, usable basement.

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730 Professional LAPEER COUNTY FRIEND OF COURT (FOC) VACANCY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - Must have Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related social sciences field and six months work experience in casework, investigative, social service, or criminal justice related setting. Performs enforcement duties, including assisting with location, arrest, and transport of non-compliant parties. May also perform professional casework duties in domestic relations cases. Entry level wages are $18.85 per hour. Benefits available. Criminal background check, physical exam and valid Michigan driver’s license are required. Must be able to be deputized and obtain law enforcement training and certification to carry concealed weapon. Interested applicants must submit application and resume by Friday, March 9, 2012, to the following: TAMARA YARD, DEPUTY FOC, 255 CLAY ST. , LAPEER, MI 48446. Applications available at the FOC office in the County Complex/Courthous e Building, 255 Clay Street, Lapeer

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588 McCormick Drive in Lapeer 32,375 sq. ft. includes approximately 10,000 sq. ft. finished office space. Great building for manufacturing or distribution.

Sandusky - Vacant Land For Sale By Owner Located at 428-432 S. Sandusky Road and 23 Jean St., Sandusky. Premium frontage on S. Sandusky (M-19) just south of the downtown area. Property also has frontage on adjacent lot at Jean Street.

City water, sewer & electric.Interior layout lends itself well to office space or retail.

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MORTGAGE SALE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Matthew Whitaker and Julie Whitaker, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Ross Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 9th day of December, 2003 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Lapeer and State of Michigan, on the 19th day of December, 2003 in Liber 1841 of Lapeer County Records, page 847, said Mortgage having been assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-4 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Two Hundred Forty Two & 96/100 ($234242.96), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of March, 2012 at 9:30 o’clock AM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Cty Complex Bldg. 225 Clay St., Lapeer Cty, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Lapeer is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.350% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Imlay, County of Lapeer, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Town 7 North, Range 12 East described as: commencing at the center post of Section 34 Town 7 North Range 12 East; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 39 seconds East 1326.40 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of Section 34 and North 02 degrees 24 minutes 08 seconds West 336.06 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 02 degrees 24 minutes 08 seconds East 296.01 feet; thence South 87 degrees 49 minutes 13 seconds East 312.53 feet; thence along a curve to the left having a radius of 500.00 feet, a chord bearing South 08 degrees 33 minutes 28 seconds West 111.09 feet; a delta angle of 12 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds and an arc length of 111.32 feet; thence South 02 degrees 10 minutes 47 seconds West 185.59 feet; thence North 87 degrees 49 minutes 13 seconds West 301.33 feet to the point of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/19/2012 U.S. Bank National Association, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-4 Mortgagee, FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for U.S. Bank National Association, successor-ininterest to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-4 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 AHMS Whitaker (0219)(03-11) 15-1,17-1,19-1,21-1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S ESTATE FILE NO. 2012-036684-DE STATE OF MICHIGAN, PROBATE COURT, COUNTY OF LAPEER Estate of DAVID JOHN UTLEY, JR.; Date of birth: 05/09/1967 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, David John Utley, Jr., who lived at 4124 Burnside Road, North Branch, Michigan died 09/06/2010. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Tracy L. Utley, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 255 Clay Street, Lapeer and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/28/2012 Julie A. Paquette, P71985, Attorney, 25899 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 140, Southfield, MI 48034; (248)6481148 Tracy L. Utley, Personal representative, 4124 Burnside Road, North Branch, MI 48461; (810)688-4807 PUBLIC NOTICE THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT A REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING BEING HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012, AT 7 P.M. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING WILL BE TO HEAR AN APPLICATION REQUEST FOR WETLANDS USE, IN ORDER TO BUILD A SEAWALL, AT 4046 HERON DR., LAPEER, MI 48446. THE APPLICANT IS GEORGE CHRISTOPOULOS, PROPERTY OWNER. THIS PROPERTY BEING MORE LEGALLY KNOWN AS PARCEL # 44-008-460-027-00 AND BEING MORE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: 4046 HERON DR T7N R9E LAKESHORE PARK LOT 31 & UNDIV 1/100 INT IN OUTLOTS A & B. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING, EITHER TO MAKE INQUIRY OR COMMENT. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE FRIDAY BEFORE THIS MEETING. SHOULD THERE BE NEED OF FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE ELBA TOWNSHIP CLERKíS OFFICE. BRENDA M. JOHNSON ELBA TOWNSHIP CLERK

6-B • Sunday, March 4, 2012 Legal Notice Dryden Township Board 4849 Dryden Road, Dryden, Michigan 48428 (810) 796-2248 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES February 14 2012, Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. All members were present. Items approved/discussion. 1. Accounts Payable vouchers. 2. Payroll, Semi-month and monthly. 3. Minutes of January 10, 2012, Regular Meeting. 4. Treasurer’s financial report was presented and accepted. 5. Approved replacing a computer in the Police Sergeant’s office 6. Approved signing a lease agreement with Xerox. Next meeting will be March 14, 2012 Prepared by Clerk Bonnie Rumley. Approved by Super visor Tina Papineau. Copies of the meeting minutes are available upon request from the Township Clerk. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to noon. MORTGAGE SALE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Tadd D Siglow, an unmarried man, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., P.O. Box 2026, Flint, MI 485012026, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of July, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Lapeer and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of July, 2005 in Liber 2066 of Lapeer County Records, page 229, said Mortgage having been assigned to Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Ser vicing, LP fka Countr ywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, 7105 Corporate Dr., Mail Stop PTX-C35, Plano, TX 75024 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Five Hundred Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy Eight Dollars and 54/100 ($507,178.54), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of March, 2012 at 9:30 o’clock AM Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Cty Complex Bldg. 225 Clay St., Lapeer Cty, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Lapeer is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.875% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Almont, County of Lapeer , State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Part of the Southwest Quar ter of Section 28, Town 6 North, Range 12 East, Almont Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, Described as beginning at a point on the West Section line that is South 0 degrees 30 minutes 0 seconds East 605.65 feet from the West quarter corner of said Section 28; thence continuing South 0 degrees 30 minutes 0 seconds East 450.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 1500.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 30 minutes 0 seconds West 450.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 1500.00 feet to the point of beginning. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the proper ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/19/2012 Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Ser vicing, LP fka Countr ywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, 7105 Corporate Dr., Mail Stop PTX-C35, Plano, TX 75024 Mortgagee; FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Ser vicing, LP fka Countr ywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, 7105 Corporate Dr., Mail Stop PTX-C35, Plano, TX 75024 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 BOA Siglow (0219)(03-11) 15-1,17-1,19-1,21-1

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MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUN- FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the TIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE event this property is claimed as ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A a principal residence exempt from DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION tax under section 7cc of the genOBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT eral property tax act, 1893 PA PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 206, MCL .7cc please contact our IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY office at (248) 844-5123. This DUTY. firm is a debt collector attempting Default having been made in the to collect a debt. Any information terms and conditions of a certain obtained will be used for this purmortgage made by Dean H. Morell pose. If you are in the Military, and Michelle Lynn Morell, husband please contact our office at the and wife of Lapeer County, number listed below. Default has Michigan, Mortgagor to Mortgage been made in the conditions of a Electronic Registration Systems, certain mortgage made by: Renee Inc. as nominee for GMAC S. Oliver, a single Woman, as her Mortgage Corporation its succes- sole and separate property to sors and assigns dated the 12th Mortgage Electronic Registration day of December, 2005, and record- Systems, Inc as nominee for ed in the office of the Register of Encore Mortgage Enterprises, Inc. Deeds, for the County of Lapeer and its successors and assigns, State of Michigan, on the 4th day of Mortgagee, dated Januar y 12, January, 2006, in Liber 2126, Page 2005 and recorded January 26, 734 of Lapeer Records, which said 2005 in Liber 2003 Page 258 mortgage was assigned to GMAC Lapeer County Records, Michigan Mortgage, LLC , thru mesne assign- Said mortgage was assigned to: ments, on which mortgage there is CitiMortgage, Inc., by assignment claimed to be due, at the date of dated February 1, 2012 and subthis notice, for principal of sequently recorded in Lapeer $168,514.27 (one hundred sixty- County Records on which morteight thousand five hundred four- gage there is claimed to be due at teen and 27/100) plus accrued the date hereof the sum of One interest at 6.50% (six point five Hundred Thir ty-Two Thousand zero) percent per annum. And no Fifty-Eight Dollars and Sixty Cents suit proceedings at law or in equity ($132,058.60) including interest having been instituted to recover 6.125% per annum. Under the the debt secured by said mortgage power of sale contained in said or any part thereof. Now, therefore, mortgage and the statute in such by virtue of the power of sale con- case made and provided, notice is tained in said mortgage, and pur- hereby given that said mortgage suant to the statue of the State of will be foreclosed by a sale of the Michigan in such case made and mor tgaged premises, or some provided, notice is hereby given that part of them, at public vendue, on, the 28th day of March, 2012, at Circuit Court of Lapeer County at 9:30:00 AM said mortgage will be 9:30AM on March 14, 2012 Said foreclosed by a sale at public auc- premises are situated in Township tion, to the highest bidder, main of Mayfield, Lapeer County, entrance of the County Complex Michigan, and are described as: Bldg, 225 Clay St, Lapeer County, Lot 8, of Shadowtree, according MI, Lapeer County, Michigan, of the to the plat thereof as recorded in premises described in said mort- Plat Liber 7, Page 70, Lapeer gage. Which said premises are County Records. Commonly described as follows: All that cer- known as 1380 Haines Rd, tain piece or parcel of land situate Lapeer MI 48446 The redemption in the Township of Lapeer, in the period shall be 6 months from the County of Lapeer and State of date of such sale, unless deterMichigan and described as follows mined abandoned in accordance to wit: Situated in the Township of with MCL 600.3241 or MCL Lapeer, County of Lapeer and State 600.3241a, in which case the of Michigan: Lot 18, the Converse redemption period shall be 30 Subdivision, part of the Southwest days from the date of such sale, quarter of Section 2, Town 7 North, or upon the expiration of the Range 10 East, Lapeer Township, notice required by MCL Lapeer County, Michigan, according 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; to the plat thereof as recorded in or unless MCL 600.3240(17) Liber 6 of Plats, pages 9 and 10, applies. If the property is sold at Lapeer County Records. Commonly foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 known as: 108 Converse Dr Tax of the Revised Judicature Act of Parcel No.: 012-220-018-00 The 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the redemption period shall be six borrower will be held responsible months from the date of such sale, to the person who buys the propunless determined abandoned in erty at the mortgage foreclosure accordance with 1948CL sale or to the mortgage holder for 600.3241a, in which case the damaging the property during the redemption period shall be 30 days redemption period. Dated: from the date of such sale. Dated: 2/12/2012 CitiMor tgage, Inc., February 26, 2012 By: Foreclosing Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# Our File No: 12-57111 (0210087651 (02-26)(03-18) 12)(03-04) 17-1,19-1,21-1,23-1 13-1,15-1,17-1,19-1 MORTGAGE SALE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick Siwa and Diana Siwa, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2004 and recorded January 11, 2005 in Liber 1998, Page 174, Lapeer County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the holders of Maiden Lane Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2008-1 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Five and 51/100 Dollars ($242,955.51) including interest at 9.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Main entrance to the County Complex Bldg., 225 Clay St., Lapeer in Lapeer County, Michigan at 9:30 a.m. on APRIL 4, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Deerfield, Lapeer County, Michigan, and are described as: Land in the City of North Branch, Lapeer County, Michigan, described as: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 16, Town 9 North, Range 10 East, Township of Deerfield, Lapeer County, Michigan described as beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line that is South 0 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds West 2256.61 feet from the North 1/4 corner of said Section 16, thence continuing South 0 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds West 417.42 feet, thence along the East-West 14 line, North 89 degrees 31 minutes 31 seconds West 417.42 feet, thence North 0 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds East 417.42 feet, thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 31 seconds East 417.42 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA ß600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 4, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 426.2517 (03-04)(03-25) 19-1,21-1,23-1,25-1

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MORTGAGE SALE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mor tgage made by Amber M Pardington and Andrew D Pardington, wife and husband, Mortgagors, to MERS as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp, Mortgagee, dated the 21st day of April, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Lapeer and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of May, 2009 in Liber 2385 of Lapeer County Records, page 654, said Mortgage having been assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, successor in interest by purchse from the FDIC as receiver of Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank, FA on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thir ty Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Three and 27/100 ($130,763.27), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of March, 2012 at o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Cty Complex Bldg. 225 Clay St., Lapeer Cty, MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Lapeer is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.25% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Arcadia, County of Lapeer , State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 2 of Hickory Hill, as recorded in Liber 5, page 53 of plats, Lapeer County Records. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mor tgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/19/2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, successor in interest by purchse from the FDIC as receiver of Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank, FA Mortgagee; FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, successor in interest by purchse from the FDIC as receiver of Washington Mutual Bank fka Washington Mutual Bank, FA 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 Chase PARDINGTON (02-19)(03-11) 15-1,17-1,19-1,21-1

MORTGAGE SALE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. Default has been made in the conditions of a cer tain mor tgage made by: Ken Childers a/k/a Kenneth R. Childers and Sheri A. Childers, a/k/a Sheri Childers, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated October 5, 2004 and recorded October 15, 2004 in Liber 1965 Page 896 Lapeer County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-12, by assignment dated April 22, 2008 and recorded April 28, 2008 in Liber 2327 Page 476 and by assignment dated Februar y 3, 2012 and subsequently recorded in Lapeer County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty Thousand One Hundred SeventyEight Dollars and Thir ty-Seven Cents ($80,178.37) including interest 4.58% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Lapeer County at 9:30AM on March 21, 2012 Said premises are situated in Township of Arcadia, Lapeer County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East quarter corner of Section 17, Town 8 North, Range 11 East, Arcadia Township, Lapeer County, Michigan; thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes West 1043.55 feet along the East line of Section 17 to the point of beginning; running thence South 0 degrees 44 minutes West along said East line 208.71 feet; thence South 88 degrees 04 minutes West 208.71 feet; thence North 0 degrees 44 minutes East 208.71 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes East 208.71 feet to the point of beginning, being par t of the Southeast quarter of said Section 17. Commonly known as 2645 Harrington Rd, Attica MI 48412 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/19/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-12, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-56193 (02-19)(03-11) 15-1,17-1,19-1,21-1

MORTGAGE SALE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY AS TO THIS OBLIGATION, THIS COMMUNICATION IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT IN VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY OR THE DISCHARGE INJUNCTION. IN SUCH CASE, PLEASE DISREGARD ANY PART OF THIS COMMUNICATION WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE FOREGOING. OTHERWISE, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES US TO ADVISE YOU THAT COMMUNICATION FROM OUR OFFICE COULD BE INTERPRETED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AS YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO THE BENEFITS OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Howard, III and Jennifer R. Howard, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 7, 2003 and recorded August 18, 2003 in Liber 1775, Page 227, Lapeer County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Five and 66/100 Dollars ($124,465.66) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Main entrance to the County Complex Bldg., 225 Clay St., Lapeer in Lapeer County, Michigan at 9:30 a.m. on MARCH 21, 2012. Said premises are located in the Township of Oregon, Lapeer County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 30 of Brookdale Number 3, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 57 and 58 of Lapeer County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA ß600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: February 19, 2012 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007-5041 File No. 426.1800 (02-19)(03-11) 15-1,17-1,19-1,21-1 MORTGAGE SALE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GERALD HAMMOND and CONNIE HAMMOND, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 26, 2006, and recorded on January 4, 2007, in Liber 2228, on Page 267, and assigned by said mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 20071, as assigned, Lapeer County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Twenty-Five Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($135,025.53), including interest at 4.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, Main entrance of the County Complex Building, 225 Clay Street, Lapeer County, Michigan at 09:30 AM o’clock, on March 14, 2012 Said premises are located in Lapeer County, Michigan and are described as: PARCEL E-1: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 7 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID LINE OF SAID SECTION 15 WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST 961.04 FEET FROM THE INTERIOR 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 15; THENCE ALONG NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE, NORTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST 165.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 265.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 165.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST 265.00 FEET TO THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2007-1 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48335 SXSS.000354 (02-12)(03-04) 13-1,15-1,17-1,19-1

MORTGAGE SALE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by JEREMIAH L JOHNSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND ANGELA C HENDERSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 7, 2004, and recorded on June 1, 2004, in Liber 1910, Page 752, Lapeer County Records, said mortgage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 09, 2012 and recorded January 17, 2012 in Liber 2538, Page 475, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred and 02/100 ($100,700.02) including interest at the rate of 6.62500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Lapeer County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 09:30 AM on March 28, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Township of North Branch, Lapeer County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the South quarter corner of Section 11, Town 9, Range 11 East, Township of North Branch, Lapeer County, Michigan; thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 386.08 feet along the South Section line to the point of beginning; RUNNING thence North 00 degrees 24 minutes 31 seconds West 719.84 feet; thence South 67 degrees 44 minutes 50 seconds West 204.27 feet; thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds East 643.74 feet; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 189.09 feet along the South Section line to the point of beginning Commonly known as: 5211 BURNSIDE If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: February 26, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 12MI00202-1 (02-26)(03-18) 17-1,19-1,21-1,23-1

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Adam M. Smelis and Kathleen M. Smelis, his wife, whose address is 490 Main Street, Imlay City, Michigan 48444, to CSB Bank, 206 N. Main Street, Capac, Michigan 48050, dated January 31, 2002, and recorded on February 21, 2002, in Liber 1485, Page 690, Lapeer County Records, on which there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $95,968.25, plus interest, at a rate of 5.875% per annum, together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. local time, the undersigned will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Courthouse in Lapeer County, Michigan, the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on said mortgage, including all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Property situated in the City of Imlay City, County of Lapeer, State of Michigan: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 17, Town 7 Nor th, Range 12 East, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 3, Block 35, PALMER’S SCECOND ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF IMLAY CITY; thence Northerly on the East line of Main Street, a distance of 60 feet; thence Easterly on a line parallel with the North line of said Lot 3, a distance of 150 feet; thence Southerly on a line parallel with the East line of Main Street to the North line of said Lot 3, a distance of 60 feet; thence Westerly along the North line of said Lot 3 to the place of beginning, a distance of 150 feet. Commonly known as: 490 Main Street, Imlay City, Michigan Tax Identification No.: 119-78-100-00000 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: Februar y 29, 2012 Mortgagee CSB Bank 206 N. Main Street Capac, MI 48014 Pamela S. Ritter (P47886) Attorney for Mortgagee CSB Bank Strobl & Sharp, P.C. 300 E. Long Lake Road, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (248) 540-2300 (03-04)(03-25) 19-1,21-1,23-1,25-1

MORTGAGE SALE FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Paul Minnet, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. DBA 1st Advantage Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2009, and recorded on May 22, 2009, in Liber 2388, Page 992, Lapeer County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 28, 2011 and recorded March 08, 2011 in Liber 2489, Page 918, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and 19/100 ($70,350.19) including interest at the rate of 5.25000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Lapeer County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 09:30 AM on April 4, 2012 Said premises are situated in the Village of Almont, Lapeer County, Michigan, and are described as: Section 28, Town 6 North, Range 12 East, commencing at a point on the West line of Cherry Street 66 feet North of the intersection of the South line of Teeds Street; thence West 15 Rods 9 and a half feet; thence North 60 feet; thence East 15 Rods 9 and a half feet; thence South 60 feet to the beginning, Lapeer County Records. Commonly known as: 318 CHERRY STREET If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: March 4, 2012 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 11MI00488-2 (03-04)(3-25) 19-1,21-1,23-1,25-1

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