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CASS CITY Junior-Senior High School teacher

T.C. Gruber adjusts a robot. Gruber will be teach-

ing one of three new STEM (science, technology,

engineering and math) courses slated to be offered

to local students next year. The classes are

Robotics, Astronomy and Forensic

Science/Advanced Biology. (Related photo, page 8.)

Village council holdsa rare closed session

STEMCass City students canexplore forensic science,robotics and astronomy

AdvocateSanthanyready forretirement

Truck rear-ends buggy, 2 hurtby Tom Montgomery

Editor

Two Thumb residents were injuredbut survived a collision involving asemi-truck and an Amish buggy overthe weekend.

Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputiesreported the crash occurred at about8:30 a.m. Sunday on M-53

CONSTRUCTION CREWS continue to make steady progress on the new Dairy Farmers of America

(DFA) milk processing plant, located in the Cass City Industrial Park. Above, crews set a 40,000-gal-

lon silo weighing in at roughly 35,000 pounds. When the construction is completed, there will be a

dozen silos with storage capacities ranging from 20,000 to 60,000 gallons. (Photos courtesy of Tyler R.

Perry)

by Tom MontgomeryEditor

Diane Santhany spent what proba-bly felt like a lifetime working in afield riddled with victims, young andold, each with their own heartbreak-ing story to tell. Her days on the job— like the supply of physical andemotional abuse cases in TuscolaCounty — often seemed to neverend.And yet, while the Cass City native

knew her efforts wouldn’t put an endto all of the hurt out there, shepoured herself into the job, day afterday, hoping to make a difference.

Santhany recently closed the bookson her career as Tuscola County’svictim advocate coordinator.

“It is gratifying to walk away feel-ing as though I have made a differ-ence in at least a few lives,”Santhany recently commented. “Ican’t take sole credit for the success-es we have seen. I have been accept-ed and supported by the law enforce-ment officers who have been my co-workers over the years.

“Even though I am a former ‘hip-pie’ — Haight-Ashbury in the early

Please turn to page 6.

by Ryan WalkerFreelance Writer

It’s hard to imagine a world inwhich people are not using science,math and technology on a regularbasis. Whether it is in the workplace,school, or our personal lives, most ofsociety comes in contact with someform of science, math, and/or tech-nology multiple times each day.

Beginning next school year, CassCity Junior/Senior High School willnot only continue to build science,

math and technology skills; it willalso offer four new classes whosecurriculums will incorporate a vari-ety of new learning experiences.

Three of these STEM classes willbe offered at the high school level,and one will reach out to junior highstudents.

“STEM stands for science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathematics,”said junior high science teacher T.C.Gruber, who will be teaching theseventh and eighth grade STEMRobotics class.

Students will be introduced to the


(VanDyke Road) near RobinsonRoad in Sanilac County’s EvergreenTownship.

“The initial investigation revealedthat...a 57-year-old North Carolinatruck driver was traveling north onM-53 in a 1999 Freightliner semiwhen he rear-ended an Amish buggytraveling northbound on the shoulderof the road,” said Sgt. Mark Siemen.

“The Amish buggy was occupied bya 23-year-old Deford man and a 19-year-old woman from Decker.”

Both area residents, identified asAndrew Kempf and EstherHershberger, were ejected from thebuggy.

“Deputies learned through theirinvestigation and interviews that thedriver of the truck was self-distract-ed while driving and did not see thebuggy traveling north in front of himand was unable to stop, collidingwith the buggy,” Siemen reported.

Upon impact, the horse and buggywere separated, and the horse contin-ued to run north, dragging parts ofthe buggy until it collided with a sec-ond vehicle that was parked roughly1 1/2 miles farther down the road,according to the officer.

“Both subjects in the buggy sus-tained injuries from the crash,”Siemen said. “The male subject wastransported to a Cass City area hos-pital for treatment of minor injuries.The female in the buggy was airlift-ed from the scene by FlightCare(Helicopter) to a Saginaw area hos-pital for treatment of seriousinjuries.”

Siemen noted the horse also suf-fered injuries and its condition wasbeing evaluated.

The driver of the truck, WilliamPatterson of Cherryville, N.C., wasnot hurt.The accident remains under investi-

gation by deputies, who were assist-ed at the scene by the ElklandTownship Fire Department, troopersfrom the Michigan State Police postin Caro, and Marlette Ambulancepersonnel.

ANDREW Kempf, 23, of Deford, and Esther

Hershberger, 19, of Decker, suffered injuries but

miraculously survived a collision involving their

horse-drawn buggy and semi-truck Sunday morn-

ing on M-53.

by Clarke HairePublisher

The Cass City Village Council metin a rare, lengthy closed sessionMonday during its regular monthlymeeting to discuss employee person-nel issues.

Village Manager Peter Cristianocalled for the private, non-agendaassembly, halfway through the coun-

cil’s March gathering that lastedmore than two hours. Attending thesession were all six village counciltrustees, Cristiano, village PresidentCarl Palmateer, wastewater treat-ment plant Supt. Rick Mohr, villageattorney Jason Bitzer, and area com-munity leaders Steve Erickson, BertAlthaver, Christine Young, VickiSheery and Karen Easterling.

Shortly after 9 p.m. the council

returned to its open meeting forum,when they were asked to share withvillage taxpayers any information orif they could provide any details onthe closed communications.

“No,” responded trustee DonaldRichard, who noted that it wouldtake a court order to reveal whattranspired during the 140-minutemeeting.


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Melva E. Guinther

Words

My sister Peggy got me interestedin playing “Words With Friends”via Facebook, sort of an onlineScrabble game. It’s a lot of fun,although it’s frustrating when youhave no vowels, or nothing butvowels, to work with. You canswap your letters, but lose yourturn in doing so. Then your oppo-nent has an advantage.

Some of the gals I play againstcome up with words I’ve neverheard of, words like suq, qi, nidi orumiaqs. I’ve discovered that youdon’t necessarily need a “u” inorder to use a “q.” My Scrabbleand Crossword dictionaries are in abox somewhere like so manythings I haven’t located since wemoved. I really need to find them.

I had always considered Scrabblea sort of simple game with whichto pass time. But some folks makeit a complex venture. They studystrategies and moves to enhancethe value of their words. I don’tthink I want to get that seriousabout it.Words have always fascinated me,

though. Using language distin-guishes man from beast, at least itshould. Some people make it hard,based on their vocabularies as wellas their behavior. I believe individ-uals with a broad vocabulary makea better impression and are morehighly regarded than those without.

Of course, words can also bemeaningless, for example: “Yourcall is very important to us;” “EasyOpen;” “Tear along dotted line.” Ifyou take those expressions serious-ly, you’ve never spent an entiremorning on hold, or struggledvainly for 10 minutes trying toopen an easy open package beforefinally getting the scissors or a big-ger tool.

Since moving to Ohio, we’vecome across some expressions thatwe hadn’t seen in Michigan.Riding with our daughter one daywe spotted a road sign, “CalmingTraffic Ahead.” Before I could ask

what that meant, we encounteredthe first of many speed bumps,except down here they’re referredto as speed “humps.” I suspect aspeed hump is a smidgeon higherthan a speed bump. At least itseemed so, and they did indeedcalm traffic after that first jolt.Another sign that caught my inter-

est is in front of a neighborhoodschool, “No idling. Childrenbreathing.”

People in Ohio also pronouncenames and places differently than Iwould. The city namedBelfontaine to my thinking shouldbe “Bel-fon-TAIN.” It soundsFrench and elegant. ButOhioans call it “BELL-fountain.”

I’m still struggling with how topronounce Olentangy. There does-n’t appear to be a Bad Axe or a PawPaw in the state, however.

Sometimes I wish my dog couldtalk. I suspect that most of whatshe’d say would be food related.

Food and chasing squirrels seem tobe Shadow’s passion. However,there are times when I think shemight have something to say onother matters. For instance, what isshe thinking when she issues thataudible sigh or groan when I turnthe light on after she’s gone to bed.I’d like to hear that translated intowords – I think.

One more note on words: Thatold saying that “words can neverhurt me” just isn’t true. Most of uscan recall hurtful words uttereddecades ago. I suspect that if peo-ple thought or cared about theimpact of their words, there wouldbe a lot fewer of them. Some of uswould be rendered speechless.

I often think of a prayer from thePsalms, “Let the words of mymouth and the meditation of myheart be acceptable in your sight,oh God.” If we could strive forthat, our vocabulary would be justfine.

Kingston High School announces honor roll

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Stepping away from the treadmill

Clarke HairePublisher

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Rabbit Tracksby Clarke Haire

(And anyone else he canget to help)

It appears the law will prevent the Cass CityBoard of Education from placing the future ofthe former Campbell Elementary School in thehands of district voters, but we still think it’s agood idea.School Supt. Jeff Hartel recently reported that,

according to the school’s legal firm, it’s againstthe law to move the responsibility of a fiduciarydecision from an elected group of people to thepeople who elected them to make such deci-sions.

However, that opinion, should it stand, doesn’tmean school officials can’t still solicit publicinput on whether to hang on to or sell the schoolbuilding that has now been closed for two years.Why not host a community meeting for the pur-

pose of asking district residents what theythink?

Taxpayers who have strong opinions on thisissue and are willing to devote an hour or so oftheir time would be able to offer their input, andan open forum would give the entire board anopportunity to see how what they’ve heard “onthe street” stacks up against opposing views.

Up until now, board members in favor of sell-ing the former school have said they’re hearingfrom voters who support their position.Likewise, trustees opposed to the sale saythey’re hearing another story altogether duringtheir discussions with district residents. Thatcomes as little surprise, but carries no weightwhen it comes to determining how the commu-nity at large feels Sure, a town hall-style meeting is hardly scien-

tific, but it might be the next best thing to a voteand would cost very little.

When it comes right down to it, the board andresidents must weigh the value of keeping aschool that may or may not be needed in thefuture, versus selling the property and possiblyfacing a lack of space in the future, althoughenrollment figures aren’t expected to rise dra-matically anytime soon.Keeping the building means continuing to pour

$20,000 into utility costs annually, plus anyrepairs that are needed in the years to come,presuming the district is unable to lease thespace for income to help offset utilities.

Based on the estimates Hartel recently sharedwith the board regarding razing the older por-tion of the structure, it’s a foregone conclusionthat no one wants to spend that kind of moneysimply to recycle the building.As we said, a community meeting is hardly sci-

entific, but it would at least give the officialsentrusted with this decision a better sense ofwhat the electors would like to see happen witha former school building that has served the dis-trict well.

All right. Enough’s enough already. I give up. I’m throwing in the workout towel, hanging up

my tennis shoes and reaching for a thick slice ofpizza – with extra cheese, please.

It’s become too much. Diet and exercise.Exercise and diet. I’ve been traveling the road tofitness for weeks now – my commitment isbeyond monumental – and today I stepped on thescale to see the same old familiar numbers staringback at me. Again. My scale has become a permanent fixture fixated

on my failure to lose and even though they saynumbers don’t lie, I’m crying foul. Something isamiss. I am doing all the right things for all theright reasons. My goal is health. I want to bestrong, live long. Is it wrong to want to look goodand have a svelte waistline while doing so?Apparently so, because while my efforts feel sub-stantial, the results are anything but.

Diet and exercise. Who knew two unassumingwords could be so difficult and overwhelming andall-encompassing? After a certain age (which shallremain nameless) if you don’t want to sag inplaces that shouldn’t sag, fitness and healthbecome essential components to your life’s focus.Ugh. I’d rather focus on cheese.

Unfortunately, cheese is not included in thedietary regime of this health-conscious amphibian.I’m practicing the Kermit plan, and it ain’t easybeing green. Green tea (antioxidants), greensmoothies (super-nutrition) and a green salad(fiber) are part of my daily fodder. Green M&M’s(yum) are not.

Life is far from fair.One of the most unfair bodily functions known to

humankind is a process called metabolism.Metabolism – not to be confused with cannibalism– is the rate at which we convert the food we eatinto energy used by our bodies. People have dif-ferent rates of metabolism. After the last fewmonths, I believe mine is practically nonexistent.Experts say this is to be expected because after acertain point in life, it is natural for one’s metabo-lism to decrease to the rate of a slow-moving slug.

In other words, I’m running uphill, against thewind, while gravity (another best friend) pulls medownward. This helps explain why my waist andweight sit at bigger numbers than they ever weremeant to be. The only remedy? Diet and exercise!

Where are my pom poms when I need them?Experts recommend aerobic activity to benefit

the heart. I walk – because it is the closest thing tonon-exercise that gives one an aerobic workout. Ifigure it’s sort of like getting the benefit of a work-out without really working out. I don’t want totake this exercise thing to the extreme. I’ll earn my26.2 in another lifetime, although I harbor sincereand wholehearted envy toward those of you withthe flashy stickers in the back windows of yourminivans.

Research shows that strength training can helpward off osteoporosis and increase one’s ability tomaintain independence with daily activities – likecarrying in the groceries. I’m a supporter of strongbones and independence, but as far as the groceriesgo, I don’t have three strapping sons for nothing.Mama needs a hand here!

We are told there are numerous benefits to main-taining a strong core. A core is key to being centeredand balanced. It also trims the tummy. I’m trying tobolster my core, but I’m not convinced I have muchof one. Maybe it’s hanging out somewhere with mymetabolism. I’d like to look like a core, but I’mafraid my body more closely resembles the shape ofa fully-intact apple.

Stretching before and after your daily fitness rou-tine helps maintain flexibility, which enhances over-all health and well-being. Not to brag, but I masteredthe art of flexibility years ago. Remember thosethree sons of mine? Their antics help me maintainthe epitome of flexibility – without ever having totouch my toes.

The effort required to eat right and stay in shapecan be exhausting. I’m currently suffering from adiet hangover – or too much of a good thing. That’swhy I’m taking a spring break. I’m not giving upcompletely. I’m going to stay calm, and step awayfrom the treadmill, regroup, eat a piece of cheese (orthree) and get back on the scale tomorrow.

Or maybe the day after that. ---

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated colum-nist, playwright and author of “The Do-It-Yourselfer’s Guide to Self-Syndication” You canread more and follow her column on the Slices ofLife page on Facebook.

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We’d like to offer kudos to the folks at Battel’sSugar Bush, and not just because the family hasearned its reputation for producing the tops inhome-grown pure maple syrup in the Cass Cityarea since 1882.Sue Stuever Battel recently reported that Battel’s

has become the first maple syrup operation in thestate to be verified by the Michigan AgricultureEnvironmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).MAEAP is an innovative, proactive program that

helps farms of all sizes and all commodities vol-untarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollu-tion risks. The organization was developed by acoalition of farmers, commodity groups, state andfederal agencies, and conservation and environ-mental groups to provide a venue for farmers tobecome better educated about managementoptions in order to help protect and enhance thequality of natural resources.

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Area residents who participated in ReviveMinistries’ Hunger Action Month Balloon Launchlast fall may find this note interesting: accordingto a recent post on the ministries’ Facebook page,a hunter in Canada has made contact with thelocal group to say three of the balloons tangledthemselves together and made the journey severalhundred miles across from Sault St. Marie intactand into his tree blind.

By the way, the fundraiser, held last September,resulted in the sale of more than 430 balloons andgenerated enough cash for Revive officials to pur-chase some 2,600 meals for needy families in thearea.

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Cass City DPW Supt. Gary Barnes reports his crew hasspent the majority of its time this past month plowing andhauling snow. Barnes says this winter Cass City hasreceived approximately 56 inches of snow and villageworkers have hauled away 1,557 loads of snow and used250 tons of salt. By comparison, last year at this time thevillage had accumulated about 31 inches of snow andused 140 tons of salt.

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Deford motorist hurt in crashby Tom Montgomery

Editor

A Deford motorist was injured in atwo vehicle traffic crash early lastweek in Sanilac County’s MarletteTownship.

The accident occurred Monday atabout 11 a.m. on Clifford Road,according to Sanilac County sher-iff’s deputies, who reported theinvestigation revealed a 1991Chevrolet Astro van driven by 47-

year-old Jeffery Cummings ofMayville backed out of a drivewayand then attempted to turn left into adriveway on the north side ofClifford Road, directly across fromwhere he originally backed out.“A vehicle being driven by 33-year-

old Jennifer Burpee of Deford wastraveling east on Clifford Road in a2004 Pontiac Grand Am. (She)struck the rear driver’s side of thevehicle being driven by Mr.Cummings as he was attempting to

turn left into a private driveway,”Deputy Matt Armstrong said.

“Mr. Cummings was cited as aresult of the accident for failing toyield to oncoming traffic,”Armstrong noted. “Mrs. Burpee wastaken to Marlette Regional Hospitalfor treatment of non-life threateninginjuries.”

The Marlette Fire Department andMarlette EMS personnel assisteddeputies at the scene.

Circuit court news

Several appear on felony chargesThe following people appeared in

Tuscola County Circuit Court onvarious criminal charges:

*Garrett J. Rappuhn, 19, Caro,pleaded no contest to a charge ofassault with intent to commit sexualpenetration Oct. 20 in AlmerTownship.

A pre-sentence investigation wasordered in the case and bond wascontinued at $25,000. Sentencing isto be scheduled.

*Tara L. Fanchier, 29, Millington,was sentenced to 30 days in thecounty jail and 12 months probationfollowing her pleas of no contest toidentity theft and obtaining money orpersonal property valued at $200 to$1,000 by false pretenses betweenOct. 1 and Oct. 5 in MillingtonTownship.

The jail term was delayed for oneyear, according to court records,which state the defendant wasordered to pay court costs and finestotaling $648 plus attorneys fees of$500 and restitution of $205.14.

*Tara F. Haley, 37, Caro, was sen-tenced to 150 days in jail (deferredwithout a date) and 24 months pro-bation following her plea of no con-test to attempted possession of a con-trolled substance July 26 in Caro.

She was ordered to pay costs andfines totaling $525 plus attorneysfees of $250.

*Robert T. Miller, 37, Otter Lake,pleaded no contest to charges of pos-session of an altered or forged motorvehicle registration tab, drivingwithout insurance, and operating amotor vehicle with the presence of acontrolled substance in his bodyDec. 27 in Denmark Township. Hewas also convicted of being an habit-ual offender (three or more priorfelony convictions).

A pre-sentence investigation wasordered and bond was continued at$100. Sentencing is to be scheduled.

*Tony J. Emmons, 35, Mayville,pleaded guilty to one count ofunlawful use of a motor vehicle Aug.29 in Caro. He was also convicted of

being an habitual offender (three ormore prior felony convictions).

A pre-sentence investigation wasordered and bond was continued at$3,000. Sentencing is to be sched-uled.*Nicholas R. Schaudt, 31, Marlette,

pleaded no contest to possession ofmarijuana, second offense, and oper-ating a motor vehicle with the pres-ence of a controlled substance in hisbody – with an occupant under theage of 16 years Dec. 30 in Kingston.

A pre-sentence investigation wasordered and bond was continued at$8,000. Sentencing is to be sched-uled.

*Kevin C. Peters, 23, Clio, pleadedno contest to charges of interfering

with electronic communications anddomestic violence Nov. 16 inMillington Township.


*Richard L. Eaton, 50, Fairgrove,pleaded guilty to violating the SexOffenders Registration Act by failingto notify local law enforcement of achange in address Nov. 21 in GilfordTownship. He was also convicted ofbeing an habitual offender (three ormore prior felony convictions).


Rawson Memorialearns certificationas a QSAC library

The Library of Michigan recently awarded Rawson Memorial DistrictLibrary, Cass City, a certificate of completion for meeting the EssentialLevel requirements of the Quality Services Audit Checklist (QSAC).

To earn certification, Rawson Memorial District Library officials demon-strated competence in seven categories of achievement, including humanresources; governance/administration; services; collection development;technology; facilities and equipment; and public relations/marketing.

“We are proud that Rawson Memorial District Library has done such goodwork in providing services deemed ‘essential’ by the Library of Michigan,”commented Lyle Clarke, who serves as chairman of the Cass City libraryboard. “By focusing efforts on these key areas, our library has shown astrong commitment to customer service.”

“Two years in the making, QSAC represents the work of more than 100library directors, trustees and staff members who together created measuresof quality for our state’s public libraries,” said Michigan State LibrarianNancy Robertson. “The staff of the Rawson Memorial District Library is tobe commended for achieving a vital milestone in library service.”

The QSAC was made possible by the institute of Museum and LibraryServices through LSTA (Library and Services Technology Act) funding.The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent, federalgrant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learn-ers by helping libraries and museums serve their communities.

The Cass CityChronicle

welcomes lettersto the editor.

Letters must include the writer’s name,address and telephone number. The latteris in case it is necessary to call for verifi-cation, but won’t be used in the newspa-per. Names will be withheld from publi-cation upon request, for an adequate rea-son. The Chronicle reserves the right toedit letters for length and clarity.

We will not publish thank you letters of aspecific nature, for instance, from a clubthanking merchants who donated prizesfor a raffle.

I got there. I picked up the packageshortly after 7 a.m. Saturday morn-ing and had it back in the shop at8:30. No problem, although I admitmy blood pressure raised a notchwhen I talked with the supplier thatcaused the emergency. (from RabbitTracks)

Bill and Andrea Shagene and theirchildren, Leah, 8 ½, Andrew, one,and Kerry, 5, pose with the letterthey received from MSU’sDepartment of Anthropology, whichauthenticated the 200-plus year oldbutton Bill found near FortMichilimackinac. Erla’s generates about 14 bales (800

to 1,000 pounds each) of cardboardevery 2 weeks. By recycling, thestore receives an average of $8 to$10 per bale.

Cass City resident JenniferMcNaughton will travel to Europethis summer with a host of otheryoung musicians accepted into theBlue Lake Fine Arts Camp’sInternational Exchange Program.The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DavidMcNaughton and a sophomore atCass City High School,McNaughton, who plays the clarinet,will participate in the program’sAmerican Concert Collage, whichconsists of an orchestra, band, jazzensemble and chorus. The group willdepart from Detroit June 18 forFrankfurt, West Germany — and thebeginning of a month-long tour inWest Germany, Belgium, Hollandand Switzerland. This is the 19thyear that Blue Lake has operated itsInternational Exchange Program.Blue Lake campers are selected forthe program on the basis of characteras well as musical ability, and arerequired to audition during their ses-sion at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp,Twin Lake, the previous summer.

35 YEARS AGO (1979)“LET GO OF HER!” – Cries hero

Horace Beener (Kevin Hobart) tovillain Slick Mason (MalcolmHouse), who has no intentions of let-ting go of heroine Julie Harper(Deanna Britton) in “Shoot-Out atHole-in-the-Wall.” The Cass CityIntermediate School Drama Clubplay will be presented Wednesday,April 11, in the school gym.

Meritorious service at Williams AirForce Base, Ariz., has earned thesecond award of the U.S. Air ForceCommendation Medal for MasterSgt. Ronald A. Gettel, son of Mr. andMrs. Arthur Gettel of Owendale.Gettel, a mechanical superintendent,was presented the medal at AndersenAir Force Base, Guam, where henow serves with a unit of theStrategic Air Command. The ser-geant, a 1959 graduate of OwendaleHigh School, holds a B.S. degreefrom Culver-Stockton College,Canton, Mo. His wife Karen is thedaughter of Erick Pierson ofCorvallis, Ore.

John Bush, 12, has been namedDetroit Free Press district carrier ofthe month of February, based onprompt payment of his bill, newsales and good customer service.John is the son of David and BarbaraBush and has 52 customers in thenorthern half of Cass City. The dis-trict from which he was named topcarrier consists of part of Tuscolaand Huron counties. Navy Seaman Apprentice Steven C.

Reed, son of Charles and ElizabethReed, has completed recruit trainingat the Naval Training Center,Orlando, Fla. During the eight-weektraining cycle, trainees studied gen-eral military subjects designed toprepare them for further academicand on-the-job training in one of theNavy’s 85 basic occupational fields.Included in their studies were sea-manship, close order drill, Naval his-tory and first aid. A 1978 graduate ofCass City High School, he joined theNavy in January.

40 YEARS AGO (1974)The axe is passed to a new genera-

tion as Jim Gross accompanied byMrs. Gross, formally turns the oper-ation of Gross Meat Market over toHans Schuchmann, formerly ofDetroit. Also present were Mrs.Schuchmann and daughters Karenand Monica.

Colonel Olive Bruner, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. George Roch of CassCity, has won her second FreedomsFoundation Award. Col. Bruner, sta-tioned at March Air Force Base inRiverside, Calif., is Director ofNursing Services at the base hospi-tal. She won her award for a compo-sition dealing with her “very strongfeelings about the greatness ofAmerica.” “The particular themethis year, Human Goals: Values ForLiving, captured my imagination,”she said. Col. Burner has writtenother articles including two manualsfor the Air Force. She won her firstFreedoms Foundation Award in 1967and received a medal for her compo-

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sition. She is a graduate of NewYork University and CatholicUniversity of America inWashington, D.C.

Three Cass City piano studentsreceived Division II ratings at theState Band Festival held atSouthwestern High School in Flint.Sally Loomis, Cheryl O’Harris andVicki and Becky German allreceived the rating following awardsof Division I at the district festivalheld earlier in the month. In theircompetition, Vicki and BeckyGerman performed a duet, while Ms.Loomis and Ms. O’Harris each per-formed their proficiency tests in solocompetition.

Ms. Karen A. Moylan of Cass Cityhas joined Foster Parents Plan. She“adopted” six-year-old ReinelieCortes of Tumaco, Colombia. Ms.Moylan’s monthly contribution pro-vides material and financial aid forthe youngster and his family. Sixteendollars a month provides the familywith a monthly cash grant, distribu-tion of goods such as vitamins, blan-kets, towels and soap and for med-ical and dental care. Ms. Moylancorresponds monthly with her fosterchild.

Joan E. Russell, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Donald Russell,Unionville, was named to the Dean’sList at Michigan State Universitywinter term.Ms. Russell is a junior and is a 1972graduate of Cass City High School.To make the Dean’s List, a studentmust take at least 12 credit hours andattain a grade point average of 3.5 orbetter.

50 YEARS AGO (1964)First with the green — These three

Cass City High School students willbe among the first in the area to havethe new green driver’s licenses to beissued to drivers under 21 years ofage in Michigan. Looking at 16-year-old Randall Clara’s permit,which he will switch for the greenlicense as soon as it arrives fromLansing, are Renate Connolly, 16,and Judy Bohnsack, 16. The greenlicenses are primarily to keep juve-nile drivers from falsifying theirlicenses to obtain alcoholic bever-ages.

State winner in the 4-H efficientmilk production contest was BobCarpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. ClareCarpenter of Cass City. He receivesa plaque from Dr. Louis J. Boyd ofMichigan State University andDavid Thompson of National DairyProducts Corporation.

There will be changes in the sum-mer recreation program this year.New personnel will be running theplayground and pool and the LittleLeague program will be greatlyexpanded. After listening to anappeal from Vic Guernsey on behalfof the Little League program,trustees pledged support to anexpanded program. This year LittleLeague games will be played on afield donated by Walbro Corporationand a new minor league for youngerboys will be formed to play at theformer Little League fields at thepark. Trustees said that they wouldfurnish money for umpires and helpin the maintenance of the field atWalbro. Guernsey explained thatplaying at Walbro would enable theleague to erect a fence and join thenational Little League program.

100 YEARS AGO (1914)Hugh Cooper is the president and

D.E. Turner is the secretary-treasurerof an organization of farmers inEllington and Elmwood townshipswhich was recently completed andwill be known as the “TuscolaCounty, Michigan, ExperimentAssociation.” The organization wascompleted when Prof. Potts of theMichigan Agricultural College metthe farmers in that section to make atest of the soil for alfalfa raising.The object of the association is topromote the agricultural interests: 1.By carrying on experiments andinvestigations beneficial to thoseinterested in progressive agriculture.2. By the association of farmers in aunited effort toward the study oflocal agricultural problems. 3. Bythe distribution of improved seedsand the gathering of data in regard tothe adaption of same to conditions invarious sections. 4. By the holdingof farmers’ meetings and exhibitionsof farm products and by the dissemi-nation of scientific knowledge asapplied to Michigan agriculturethrough such means as may be mostefficient. The club officers andmembers desire to include as manyfarmers in the organization as areinterested, no restrictions beingmade to the townships in which theyreside. A membership fee of 50cents is made, one-half of this goingto the state organization and theremainder being used to defray littleexpenses of the club.

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5 YEARS AGO (2009) Kate VanAuken highlighted Cass

City’s Chamber of CommerceAnnual Community Dinner whenshe accepted the Citizen of the Yearplaque from 2008 winners Dave andMarty Osentoski. Senior Sarah Reedaddressed the crowd after receivingthe Junior Citizen of the Year award.

Sanilac County Sheriff GarryBiniecki accepted a letter fromCongressman Candice Miller author-izing a $200,000 federal grant thatwill be used for law enforcementtechnology upgrades to the 911 callsystem in Sanilac County.

Cass City High School seniorsChelsea Paladi and Riki Badgleyrecently took first place for theirpublic relations campaign in aMichigan DECA competition andwere invited to compete at thenational level.

Private First Class Brandy Cooperrecently graduated from basic train-ing at Fort Jackson, S.C., and is nowundergoing advanced individualtraining (AIT) as a health care spe-cialist/medic. Cooper, a 2003 CassCity High School graduate, is cur-rently a CNA (certified nursingassistant) and is on the waiting listfor the registered nurse program.She is the daughter of Joe and HollyCooper of Owendale.

The Battel family recently heldtheir first ever “Maple SyrupSaturday” open house. Some 350people took advantage of the oppor-tunity to visit the Cass City areasugar bush. During the open house,Mark Battel kept the wood fire goingunder his evaporator pan whileexplaining to visitors how he boilsthe water from the sap until onlypure maple syrup remains.

The 2009 Cass City Junior Citizenof the Year candidates included,Carly Rabideau, AmandaLangenburg, Jennica Richards,Sarah Reed and Lukas Varney.

10 YEARS AGO (2004)Cass City High School has moved

into the Michigan High SchoolAthletic Association class B fromclass C. The Hawks have been like ayo-yo bouncing up and down in the 2classes. This time the school willremain in class B for 3 and possibly4 years. The new enrollmentrequirement for class C is 234-488students and for class B 489-1035students. Cass City’s enrollment is509. This year the Hawks remainedin class C by a single vote. Until thisyear’s especially large freshman andsophomore classes graduate it’sextremely likely that Cass City willremain in class B. After that, unlessthe numbers from the MHSAAchange, the school will drop back toclass C in yet another spin of the yo-yo.

The Cass City High School MathTeam took first place in the annualTuscola County Academic Gamescompetition at Saginaw Valley StateUniversity. Team members areMarcel Helland, Sean McFarland,Jesse Rader, Sarah Hobbs and NickWalther.

The English team finished in thirdplace. Team members are ShaunaCompo, Ashley Timon, Bryan Hill,Lysa Knight, Ashley Puterbaugh andAdam Haag.Taking second place overall was the

Science Team, composed of KyleSwanson, Corey Brooks, MalloryPowell, Jessie Tuckey, NormanPierce, Bryan Warju and KristiFluegge.

The Social Studies Team took sec-ond place. Team members areChancey Balk, Leah Sherman, PhilipNahernak, Alex Hiatt and EricHanby.

Cass City’s Junior Citizen of theYear candidates for 2004 are SarahHobbs, Krystee Dorland, AmyHoward, Leslie Hacker, Eric Hanby,Kristi Fluegge, Dustin Mallory andMallory Powell.

25 YEARS AGO (1989)Cass City native Vera M. Balwinski

was recently promoted to the gradeof GS-12, management analyst, byColonel James Walker, commander,U.S. Army Publications and PrintingCommand.

You hear a lot of negative stuffabout the United States PostalService, but let me say that the postoffice came through for theChronicle last Saturday. It all beganwhen a package that was due for aprinting job failed to get mailedwhen it was scheduled to be shipped.If mailed Friday by United Parcel itcould not arrive until Monday. Wechecked with Cass City PostmasterBill Zinnecker to see if it could bemailed and arrive Saturday morning.Not to Cass City. But Zinneckerwent to work and after callingaround worked out a deal that thepackage could be at the Flint postoffice Saturday morning. He thengave me directions to the post officein Flint and told me what to do when

Reporter’s notebook

by Tom MontgomeryEditor

Folks in my generation didn’t grow up with computers, but we knewSpam when we saw it — it came in a familiar blue and white can andoccasionally appeared in the menu at home in one form or another.

Yup, I’m talking about the decades-old mystery meat that could beeaten as is, baked or fried. Well, assuming you were able to successful-ly open the can lid with the attached metal key, without slicing yourhand on the razor sharp edge.

Spam’s still around but, of course, not everyone likes it. Still, youhave to respect the longevity of a meat product that has the shelf life ofa Twinkie and is far less healthy to consume.

Being the astute investigative reporter I am, I couldn’t help but dig alittle deeper, and this is what I found, according to the website, TheDaily Meal:

Spam (or, officially SPAM) was introduced by the Hormel FoodsCorporation in 1937. At the time, the fact that meat could be kept freshfor years by canning it was quite novel.The canned ham has kept a low profile since a massive publicity cam-

paign launched following World War II, living out its lengthy shelf lifein the canned foods section of supermarkets and convenience storeswhile hanging on to its cult following and fending off canned-meatcompetitors such as Treet.

According to the website, some 44,000 cans of Spam, or roughly33,000 pounds, are produced every hour worldwide, to be consumed inmore than 40 countries.And, Spam isn’t really a mystery meat. In fact, Hormel officials have

always been straight forward about what goes into those cans — porkshoulder and ham, salt, water, sugar, potato starch and nitrates. In otherwords, basically the same stuff used to make hot dogs.In all, there are 14 varieties of Spam available around the world today,

including Turkey Spam, Teriyaki Spam, and Spam with bacon (nowthere’s a surprise), chorizo or cheese. There’s also a Spam spread anda hickory smoke-flavored Spam.

Now the bad news: Spam is incredibly unhealthy in large servings.One tin equals nearly 100 grams of fat, more than 1,000 calories, 240milligrams of cholesterol, and 4,696 milligrams of sodium — nearlydouble the USDA’s recommended daily allowance.For those hungering for more information about Spam, take heart: you

could always plan a trip to the 16,500-square foot Spam Museum inAustin, Minn., this summer, or plan a trip to Shady Grove, Ore., homeof the annual Spam Parade and Festival.

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70s — and get teased on occasionabout my left leaning, I cannotexpress adequately the respect I havefor the majority of law enforcementofficers I have worked with and theadmiration I have for them, knowingwhat they go through every day,”Santhany added.“On the other hand, it is dishearten-

ing to be aware that in spite of every-one’s efforts, the problems continueand, in some areas, such as child sex-ual abuse, the problems worsen,” shesaid. “Jobs in criminal justice andvictim advocacy can be all-consum-ing, leaving little emotional energyfor the other things in life. Some callit compassion fatigue. It does take atoll.”

Santhany began her career as a vic-tim advocate in 1992 at the ThumbArea Assault Crisis Center in Caro.“During that time, I helped develop avolunteer victim witness programstarted by Tom Kern, the sheriff atthe time,” Santhany recalled.

“Victim witness volunteers is whatthe Michigan Sheriff’s Associationoriginally called the sheriff-sanc-tioned volunteer groups,” sheexplained. “I’m guessing that namewas a little too obscure, so theyeventually changed it to victim advo-cate volunteers. We still utilized thevolunteer base after I was hired tocoordinate the program. The pastfew years it has been slowly phasedout, partially due to the use of theChaplain Corps in some death cases.

“After receiving funding from afederal COPS (Community OrientedPolice Services) grant, I was hired bythe sheriff’s office as a full-time vic-tim advocate coordinator. After thefirst year, and for the past 18 years,funding has been provided by theVOCA (Victim of Crime Act) fund,which is comprised of fees assessedto convicted criminal perpetrators,”Santhany continued.

Advocate Santhanyready for retirement

Continued from page one. “During the majority of my career,I was on call 24 hours a day, sevendays a week to respond to suicideand accident scenes, assisting withdeath notifications, and going to thehospital with domestic violence orsexual assault victims,” saidSanthany, who worked with 300 to400 crime victims a year — threequarters of them victims of domesticviolence. “I was also in the office atthe sheriff’s department eight hoursa day, assisting with personal protec-tion orders, attending court hearingsand responding to whatever newcase or crisis came up on a dailybasis.”

In the process, Santhany racked upnearly 700 documented hours of spe-cialized training related to domesticviolence, sexual assault and otherareas of victimization and criminaljustice. She also earned AdvancedLevel National Advocate credentialsthrough the National Association ofVictim assistance.

As for her future, Santhany intendsto remain in her hometown.

“I was raised here, although I havelived in other states and other areasof Michigan. I moved back about 25years ago and raised my own chil-dren here,” she noted.

And while her schedule will likelytake on a slower pace now, she does-n’t anticipate boredom in retirement.“I have always had a creative streak

and am turning a hobby into a smallbusiness, creating unique lampshades and accent lamps,” she said.“I also have siblings and childrenand grandchildren in various states Iam looking forward to spending a lit-tle time with.

“My parents...Bob and BarbStickle, were teachers here and stillreside in Cass City,” she added. “Ifheredity has anything to do with it, Iwill be busier and more active inretirement than the years I spent onthe job.”

general principles of roboticsthrough hands-on activities, Gruberexplained. “A lot of future jobs willbe STEM related,” he noted.

Nichole Maurer, who will teach thehigh school STEM Robotics class,added, “It’s a real-life application towhat goes on in industry.”

The high school STEM Roboticsclass is available to sophomores, jun-iors and seniors. Students interestedin the class must meet certain prereq-uisites. First, they must show profi-ciency in the area of science per theACT, PLAN, or EXPLORE testing.Next, they must have obtained a C orbetter in their science courses.

Eligible high school students whomeet the prerequisites will be givenan introduction to robotics, data log-ging and robotic programmingthrough hands-on STEM activities.Students will work collaboratively toconstruct a robot that will executebasic functions.

By the end of the one-semesterclass, groups of students will be ableto construct robots that can performcomplex functions.

Maurer has experience using theSTEM Robotics materials. “As anengineering student at Kettering, weused the same type of LEGO con-trollers that we will be using in theSTEM Robotics class,” she said.

Another one-semester STEM classoffered to eleventh and twelfth gradestudents next year at the junior-sen-ior high school will be ForensicScience/Advanced Biology, to betaught by Craig Weaver. This classwill include the application of sci-ence to those criminal and civil lawsthat are enforced by police agenciesin the criminal justice system.

Major topics will include process-ing a crime scene, collecting andprocessing evidence, identifyingtypes of physical evidence, organicand inorganic analysis of evidence,and document analysis. Students willalso work with science related tohair, fibers and paint. In addition,toxicology, serology, DNA and fin-gerprints are also part of the curricu-lum.

The class combines basic theoryand real laboratory experiments toenhance student understanding. Theexperiments use previously learnedscientific concepts rooted in themany fields of science, includingbiology, chemistry and physics,according to Weaver. “We wanted toincrease the number of electives thatpromote science and technology,” hesaid.

The third STEM-based class

offered next school year isAstronomy. Tenth, eleventh andtwelfth grade students who meet theprerequisites can take this one-semester class, which will be taughtby Sterling Herrman.

Interested students must show pro-ficiency in the areas of math and sci-ence per the ACT, PLAN, orEXPLORE test results. Studentsmust also have obtained a C or betterin science classes and Algebra 1.

The Astronomy class is designedfor students who want to learn moreabout the night sky. Some topicsinclude space navigation, planets,galaxies, stars, comets and asteroids.Students will be required to attendsome night observation opportunitiesthat will be organized by Herrman.

When asked about the class,Herrman commented, “I love havingkids get excited about astronomy.It’s something you do from the timeyou are a little kid until you are anadult. You are always looking up.”The excitement and anticipation for

the upcoming STEM classes flowsfrom the students, staff and adminis-tration of the Cass City PublicSchools.“It’s a feather in our cap that we can

offer these classes to our students,”said school Supt. Jeff Hartel, whoexplained the classes will help theschool district make connectionswith community businesses such asMillennium and Walbro Corp.

Hartel said the skills learned andhoned in the STEM classes will pro-vide future benefits for the students.“It’s going to be a plus that kids willbe working together on projects. It’sgoing to give them a chance to prac-tice problem solving.”

Cass City Junior/Senior HighSchool Principal Chad Daniels isalso looking forward to the new classofferings. “I’m excited about doingSTEM; it opens up the curriculum toactivities that enhance critical think-ing,” he said. “That will benefit ourstudents both now and after theygraduate.”

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CASS CITY AREACHURCH DIRECTORY

Anchor Cove Outreach ChurchFind Hope. Find Love. Find Purpose.

201 E. Sanilac Rd.., Caro, MI 48723 • 989-672-2262Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

www.anchorcoveoutreachchurch.com

Community Baptist Church Independent Fundamental

4446 Ale St., Cass City, MI 48726 • 989-872-4088Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.Wednesday - Pray/Bible Study & Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

Cass City Church of Christ6743 E. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726

Contacts 872-2367 or 872-3136Worship Service Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study - Sunday 10:00 a.m. & Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Cass City Church of the Nazarene6538 Third St., Cass City, MI 48726

872-2604 or (989) 912-2077Sunday School 10:00 a.m. • Worship Service 11:00 a.m.Wed. Prayer & Bible Study & Children’s Activities 6:00 p.m.

Pastor: Jerry Harrington • Associate Pastor: Judy A. Esckilsen

Cass City Missionary Church4449 Koepfgen Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 • 989-872-2729

Worship Service 8:30 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship Service 10:50 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service & Youth Group 6:30 p.m.Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.

Pastor: Phil Burkettwww.casscitymc.org

Cass City United Methodist Church5100 N. Cemetery Rd., P.O. Box 125, Cass City, MI 48726

872-3422Worship: 11:00 a.m. (Summer 10:00 a.m.)Sunday School - Sept.-May 9:30 a.m.

Community Dinner - Monthly (2nd Wed. at noon)Pastor: Rev. Jackie Roe

Evangelical Free Church of Cass City6430 Chestnut Blvd., Cass City, MI 48726 • 872-5060

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 10:00 a.m.Midweek Bible Studies • Biblical Counseling

Pastor: Rev. Todd R. Gouldwww.casscityefc.orgFirst Baptist Church

(Independent, Fundamental) Barrier Free6420 Houghton St., Cass City, MI 48726 • 989-872-3155

Sunday School All Ages 9:45 a.m.Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.Wednesday-Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

AWANA Clubs 6:45 p.m. During School YearThursday Teen Club 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pastor: David G. HillWebsite: www.fbccc.us

First Presbyterian ChurchBarrier Free • State & National Historical Registry6505 Church St., Cass City, MI 48726 • 872-5400

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.Pastor: Michele Hile

Fraser Presbyterian Church3006 Huron Line Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 • 872-5400

Sunday School - Sept.-May 10:30 a.m.Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Michele Hile

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church6820 E. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 • 872-2770

Worship Service 9:30 a.m.Bible Class & Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Steve Bagnallwww.goodshepherdlutherancasscity.webs.com

2896 Cemetery Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 • 872-3658Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Minister: Brad SpeirsVisit our website at: www.novestachurch.org

Potter’s House Christian Fellowship ChurchCorner of 6th and Leach, Cass City, MI 48726 • 872-5186

Thursday Evening 7:00 p.mSunday Worship 11:00 a.m.Pastor: F. Robert Tucker

St. Pancratius Catholic Church4292 S. Seeger St., Cass City, MI 48726 • 872-3336

Summer: Saturday Liturgy 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy 9:00 a.m. DSTWinter: Saturday Liturgy 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy 9:00 a.m. EDT

Pastoral Administrator: Sr. Maria Dina Puddu MC

Mizpah Missionary Church4631 N. Van Dyke, Cass City, MI 48726

Sunday School: 10 a.m. • Sunday Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Group 7-8 p.m. Wednesday Kids’ Club 7-8 p.m.

Pastor Dale Bullock 989-325-0736

Living Word Worship CenterChurch of God

6536 Houghton Street, Cass City, MI 48726989-872-4637

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:00 a.m.Family Training Hour: Wednesday 7 p.m.(including youth and children’s services)

Pastor: Rev. Mark KarwowskiWebsite: www.lwwccog.net

Visitors always welcomed....

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Friday, April 11 2014 6:30am - 1:00pm

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• Carotid Artery Ultrasound Screen – $55*Must call (989) 912-6295 to schedule this service.

• Free Blood Pressure & Oxygen Checks

• Free Balance Assessments

• Refreshments and important health information

• $5 Jewelry Sale – In Conference Room 1 from7:30am - 4pm

For questions about the Health Fair, please call Community Education at (989)912-6365.

H E A L T H F A I R

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Richard (Dick) Turner

Dick died Monday, March 24, athome after a long illness.

He was born in Royal Oak onOctober 27, 1927.

In 1976 he married RobertaColeman.

Dick was a farmer for many years,as well as a master craftsman of earlyAmerican pine furniture. Dick andhis wife, Roberta, owned and operat-ed Parkway Party Store for 24 years.

Dick is survived by his children,Cheyenne (Fred) Klinkman; Ann(Brad) Goslin; Holly (Joe) Cooper;and Rick Turner, and seven grand-children.

Dick was preceded in death by hisparents, brother, sister and infant

Leonard Wilcox

Leonard Max Wilcox, 92, ofKoylton Township, passed awaySat., March 22, 2014 at UnitedHospice Residence-Marlette.

He was born Nov. 21, 1918 inKoylton Township, son of the lateMelvin and Margaret (Chambers)Wilcox. He was married to his wifeGeraldine for 72 years and she pre-ceded him in death. He worked for 30 years for General

CASS CITY STAFF members are already prepar-

ing for the addition of three new STEM classes in

the next school year. Pictured above are some of

the supplies that will be used in the Forensic

Science/Advanced Biology Class for interested jun-

iors and seniors. (See story, page one)

son. As per Dick’s request, no service

will be held. His interment will be inElkland Township Cemetery.

Motors in tool and die and enjoyedfishing and softball. Leonard is survived by his children,

Linda Savage, Dale (Laura) Wilcox,Karen (Brian) Davings, DarylWilcox and Cindy Davenport; 16grandchildren; 32 great-grandchil-dren; and 2 great, great-grandchil-dren. In addition to his parents andhis wife, he was predeceased by 3sons, Larry, Scott and Wayne Wilcoxand 2 grandchildren, Vaughn andRandy.

Cremation has taken place. Noservices are scheduled at this time.

Please share condolences atwww.thabet funera lhome.com.Arrangements were made by ThabetFuneral Home, Cass City.

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Village council holdsclosed session Monday

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Turning to Public ServicesCommittee business, the councilapproved the purchase of a new924K Caterpillar Front End Loaderin the amount of $146.668. Helpingto fund the purchase is a $20,000U.S. Department of Agriculturegrant, plus another $22,000 offeredby seller Michigan Cat, Novi, intrade-in value for the village’s 30-year-old Caterpillar Loader beingreplaced.

In a Personnel and Public SafetyCommittee matter, trustee KevinIsraelson’s motion to appoint CariHunt to the Downtown DevelopmentAuthority and EconomicDevelopment Corporation boardswas unanimously approved. Herterms expire on May 1, 2016.

News from the Parks andRecreation Committee revealednearly $26,000 has been raised forimprovements to the day campbuilding located adjacent to the com-munity pool. The cost for theplanned expansion to the existingstructure this summer is estimated at

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OTHER BUSINESS

In other business Monday, thecouncil:

*Heard from village resident DerekRomain, who said village officialshave failed to name a rental inspec-tor for village landlords to report toas agreed to in documentation estab-lished last year for the safety ofrenters and landlords alike.Cristiano responded, saying that taskwill be completed in the next coupleof weeks.*Tabled a motion approving the low

bid from Nicol & Sons, Cass City, inthe amount of $98,200 for the con-struction of a storm drain at thenorthwest corner of the Cass CityIndustrial Park.

*Approved, accepted, and filed theminutes from the February 11, 2014,meeting of the DowntownDevelopment Authority andEconomic DevelopmentCorporation.

*Approved the financial statementending February 28, 2014 with acash balance of $1,397,482, whileapproving payment of bills totaling$34,488.

The Michigan Legislature hasapproved a resolution sponsored bystate Sen. Mike Green (R-Mayville)officially petitioning for a federalbalanced budget amendment.

Senate Joint Resolution V petitionsCongress to call a convention of thestates for the limited purpose of pro-posing a balanced budget amend-ment (BBA) to the U.S. Constitution.The BBA would require an annualfederal budget in which spendingdoes not exceed revenues.

“Families across American maketough choices in order to balancetheir budget. Michigan balances itsbudget every year. It is time thatCongress does the same.” Greensaid. “Prioritize their needs, livewithin their means and focus on thefuture.”

As a joint resolution, the petitiondoes not require Gov. Snyder’s sig-nature. However, the governor urgedits passage and applauded Green’sleadership on the issue during hismost recent State of the StateAddress.

“If we balance our budget at home,we balance our budget at work, whycan’t the federal government balancetheirs?” Snyder stated followingenthusiastic cheers and applause.

“Thank you [Sen. Green] for yourhard work and I know you’re goingto help lead that balanced budgetamendment!”

Twenty-two other states havealready approved the resolution.Once adopted by 15 more, itbecomes binding on Congress toissue the call. Any BBA amendment

proposed by the convention wouldstill have to be ratified by three-fourths of the states before takingeffect.

“If we fail to get our nation’sfinances under control, we’ll handour kids and grandkids a huge creditcard bill, a bankrupt country and aneconomy on the verge of collapse. Itis immoral and I don’t know of anyparent or grandparent that wants todo that. We can do better,” Greensaid.

“The national debt is currentlyabove $17.5 trillion. That amounts toover $55,000 per person of any ageand around $150,000 per taxpayingage citizen,” he added. “This debt islarger than the United States’ entiregross national product and is grow-ing at a much faster rate than theeconomy. Much of the debt has beenfinanced by borrowing from publictrust funds like Social Security andMedicare to the tune of $5 trillionand from nations such as China.”

During his remarks on the floor,Green specifically thanked the gov-ernor, the national Balanced BudgetAmendment Task Force, SenateMajority Leader Randy Richardvilleand House Speaker Jase Bolger forworking to secure passage of the res-olution.

“A federal balanced budget amend-ment is just one step to changingcourse and passing a nation on tofuture generations that offers evenmore opportunity than what we had,”Green commented following the pas-sage. “I’m proud Michigan is help-ing lead the way.”

Legislators okay Green’s balancedbudget resolution

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The 2014 Cass City boys’ track team members: (front, l-r) Ian Habicht, Gene Hulburt, Alex Jeffrey, Jose

Torres, Austin Walter, Travis Williams, Kyle Schmotzer, Michael Rader (row 2) Emyr Rahadian,

Bransen Stimpfel, Joey Morrish, Evan Craig, Chase Denniston, Fred Leeson, Adam Michalski, Deivin

Vermeesch, Darren Miller (row 3) Joel Patera, Ethan Hulburt, Lucas Baker, Brendan Karwowski,

Parker Haire, Jack Stern, Daymon Tabako, Coach Jon Zdrojewski (back) Adrien Hartsell, Brennen

Winter, Hoyt Merchant, Ethan Montei and Keith Lounsbury.

THE 2014 Cass City girls’ track team members: (front, l-r) Lauran Russell, Hope Wilson, Jordan

Pawloski, Josephine Loomis, Claudia Riddle, Erin Zdrojewski, Kendra Kerkau (middle) Karasten

Warford, Miranda Spry, Jordan Raymond, Eri Sonobe, Natalya Chizhova, Ilana Blattner (back)

Chyenne Novinski, Samantha Mathewson, Elisabeth Milligan, Victoria Mathewson, Katie Hacker,

Becka Warford and Coach Deidra Zdrojewski.

Cass City boasts good numberson the Red Hawk track teams

Thu 04/10 4:00pm @ Kingston Middle Tue 04/15 4:00pm @ Mayville Community School Thu 04/17 4:00pm vs Port Hope Community School Mon 04/21 4:00pm@ Caseville Thu 04/24 4:00pm @ Akron-Fairgrove Jr/Sr Mon 05/5 4:00pm vs Akron-Fairgrove Jr/Sr Mon 05/12 4:00pm @ Akron-Fairgrove Jr/Sr Thu 05/15 4:00pm vs Ubly Middle Mon 05/19 4:00pm vs Deckerville

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Coach Steve Hollocker has 4returning letter winners to buildaround on the Owen-Gage LadyBulldog softball team.

However, gone from Owen-Gage’s2013 Summit League championship

squad are a list of double digit per-formers, including senior captainsKayla Montreuil and Donna Hooper.Montreuil handled the Owen-Gagepitching chores, while Hooper

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Numbers won’t be a problem forsecond year coaches Jon and Deidra

Zdrojewski. Both Cass City trackleaders will open the season with thedistrict’s largest squads in recentyears, totaling nearly 50 students.Coach Deidra Zdrojewski has a nice

balance of speed and endurance run-

ners returning from last year’s LadyRed Hawk team. Letter winners ErinZdrojewski and Elisabeth Milliganwill lead the way for Cass City in thelong-distance events, while KatieHacker and Miranda Spry return to

provide Cass City with a strong pres-ence in the sprints.Zdrojewski enters her junior season

as a reining Division 3 Regionalchampion in the 3200-meter run andas a Division 3 Regional runner-up

in the 1,600-meter run. Senior Hacker earned second team

all-conference honors in the 100-meter dash and ran legs on CassCity’s 400-meter and 800-meterrelay teams at the 2013 GreaterThumb West league meet, where theRed Hawks earned first and secondplace honors, respectively.

Also returning from Cass City’sGTW champion 400-meter relayteam are Victoria Mathewson andSpry. Mathewson, a sophomore, is aproven performer in the 400-meterdash and Spry, a junior, is battle-test-ed in the 200-meter dash. Both girlsearned all-conference honorablemention honors last year in their sig-nature events.Milligan returns for her final season

and will be called on to add depth inthe distance events for Cass City, aswill returning sophomore IlanaBlattner. Returnee sophomore letterwinner Jordan Raymond should helpthe Red Hawks in the sprint relays.

Newcomers around the track forCass City will include LauranRussell, Hope Wilson, JordanPawloski, Josephine Loomis,Claudia Riddle, Karasten Warford,Chyenne Novinski, SamanthaMathewson, Becka Warford,Katherine Woodruff, Eri Sonobe andNatalya Chizhova.

Turning to the Cass City boys’team, Coach Jon Zdrojewski has 10runners with experience around thetrack under their belts and 19 rookierunners on his 2014 roster.Among the letter winners are soph-

omores Bransen Stimpfel, JoseTorres and Keith Lounsbury, who aretapped as the Red Hawk distancespecialists, while senior BrennenWinter should prove hard to top inthe 300-meter hurdles and 400-meterdash. Ethan Montei, Daymon Tabako and

Lucas Baker enjoyed success lastyear in the field events and will bepoint winners for Cass City in theshot put and discus events.

Rounding out the Red Hawkreturnees are Fred Leeson, DeivinVermeesch, and BrendanKarwowski.

“Because of the weather, we havenot been able to see who will be run-ning what events,” said Coach JonZdrojewski. “I’ve got 2 relay teamsentered in every race. It has beenawhile since Cass City has been ableto do that.”

While Coach Zdrojewski will cer-tainly miss 2013 graduates GarretFerguson, Bobby Beyette, AustinBaker, Nick Karwowski and JakeQuinn, he has a long list of first yearperformers who could help ease theRed Hawks’ graduation losses.

New for the Red Hawks this yearare Ian Habicht, Gene Hulburt, AlexJeffrey, Austin Walter, TravisWilliams, Kyle Schmotzer, EvanCraig, Chase Denniston, AdamMichalski, Darren Miller, JoelPatera, Ethan Hulburt, Parker Haire,Jack Stern, Adrien Hartsell and HoytMerchant.

THE 2014 Owen-Gage softball team members are: (front, l-r) Adrianna

Woodward, Alena Lotter, Courtney Wightman, Ashlee Woodruff, Justice

Blackburn (back) Morgan Ondrajka, Kaitlynn Ross, Richelle Scharf, Rachel

Mroz, Alyson Witzke, Lynnette Binder and Coach Steve Hollocker.

PAGE TEN CASS CITY, MICHIGANCASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

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THE 2014 Cass City golf team members: (front, l-r) Alex Graham, Nathan

Hutchinson, Bryan Pinkoski (back) Michael Mulligan, Kristin Ewald, Katie

Hudson and Coach Nick Moyer.

anchored the Bulldog defense frombehind the plate.

“I lost my pitcher and catcher.Kayla and Donna will be hard toreplace. They had excellent seasonsas seniors and were both voted allconference players. We have such ayoung team this year; their leader-ship will be missed,” said Hollocker.

Hollocker will also need to findreplacements for graduates BrittanyGuilfoil and Miranda Radabaugh,while Andrea McCreedy, EmilyCole, Sidney Bencheck and KristenCummins are all absent from a yearago.Returning for her final Bulldog sea-

son is Richelle Scharf. She’ll replaceMontreuil on the pitching rubber,while returning underclassmen

Rachel Mroz, a junior, will patrolcenter field and returning sophomoreCourtney Wightman is pegged atshort stop. Hollocker has named thetrio captains for the 2014 campaign.Sophomore Ashlee Woodruff com-pletes the list of Owen-Gagereturnees and looks much improvedfrom her freshman season.

Three newcomers to the varsityranks, all from the 8th grade, are tar-geted to break into the starting line-up. They are Kaitlynn Ross, MorganOndrajka and Alyson Witzke.

“Those girls are all good athletes.They are going to have to adjust tothe varsity level quickly for us towin. I’m excited for the season to getgoing,” said Hollocker.

Rounding out the Owen-Gage ros-ter are newcomers AdriannaWoodward, Alena Lotter, JusticeBlackburn and Lynnette Binder.

Fish kills are a common sightthroughout the state followingextreme winter conditions.

The Michigan Department ofNatural Resources (DNR) remindseveryone that after the heavy ice andsnow cover melts on Michigan’slakes in early spring, it may be com-mon to discover dead fish or otheraquatic creatures. This year’s severewinter, with heavy snow and icecover, will create conditions thatcause fish and other creatures suchas turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish todie.

“Winterkill is the most commontype of fish kill,” said Gary Whelan,DNR fish production manager.“Given the harsh conditions thiswinter with thick ice and deep snowcover, it will be particularly commonin shallow lakes and streams andponds. These kills are localized andtypically do not affect the overallhealth of the fish populations or fish-ing quality.”

Winterkill occurs during especiallylong, harsh winters similar to the oneexperienced this year. Shallow lakeswith excess aquatic vegetation andsoft bottoms are particularly prone tothis problem. Fish and other aquaticlife typically die in late winter, butmay not be noticed until a monthafter the ice leaves the lake becausethe dead fish and other aquatic lifeare temporarily preserved by thecold water.

“Winterkill begins with distressedfish gasping for air at holes in the iceand often ends with large numbers ofdead fish that bloat as the waterwarms in early spring,” Whelanexplained.

“Dead fish and other aquatic lifemay appear fuzzy because of sec-ondary infection by fungus, but thefungus was not the cause of death.The fish actually suffocated from alack of dissolved oxygen fromdecaying plants and other deadaquatic animals under the ice.”

Dissolved oxygen is required byfish and all other forms of aquaticlife. Once the daylight is greatlyreduced by thick ice and deep snowcover, aquatic plants stop producingoxygen and many die.The bacteria that decompose organ-

ic materials on the bottom of the lakeuse the remaining oxygen in thewater. Once the oxygen is reducedother aquatic animals die and startdecomposing, the rate that oxygen isused for decomposition is additional-ly increased and dissolved oxygenlevels in the water decrease evenmore leading to increasing win-terkill.

For more information on fish killsin Michigan, visitwww.michigan.gov/fishing. If yoususpect a fish kill is caused by non-natural causes, call the nearest DNRoffice or Michigan’s PollutionEmergency Alert System at 1-800-292-4706.

Severe winter conditions result in heavy fish kill

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Support your favorite teams all season long with this guide to Cass City School’s big games!

Cass City School2014 Spring Sports Schedules

3/31 Millington 4:00 p.m.

4/3 Caro 4:00 p.m.

4/14 Ubly 4:00 p.m.

4/17 Harbor Beach 4:00 p.m.

4/22 Yale 4:00 p.m.

4/24 Reese 4:00 p.m.

4/26 Tus. Co. Tourny @ Millington TBD

4/28 Bad Axe 4:00 p.m.

5/1 Vassar 4:00 p.m.

5/5 BCAS 4:00 p.m.

5/6 Frankenmuth 4:00 p.m.

5/10 Caro Tourney (Varsity) TBD

5/12 USA 4:00 p.m.

5/15 EPB Lakers 4:00 p.m.

5/19 Marlette 4:00 p.m.

5/21 Brown City 4:00 p.m.

5/27 TBD@ SVSU TBD


4/16 Reese/Sandusky 4:30 p.m.

4/23 Ubly 4:30 p.m.

4/28 Sandusky/Bad Axe 4:30 p.m.

4/30 Marlette/Ubly 4:30 p.m.

5/5 USA/Harbor Beach 4:30 p.m.


5/12 EPB Lakers/Ubly/USA @ Ubly 4:30 p.m.

5/14 GTC League Meet @ USA TBA

5/16 Gavel Club Relays 4:00 p.m.

4/1 Yale 4:30 p.m.

4/2 Caro 4:30 p.m.


4/16 S.A.S.A. 5:00 p.m.

4/18 Sandusky 5:00 p.m.


4/28 USA 5:00 p.m.


5/2 Bad Axe 5:00 p.m.

5/5 Memphis 5:00 p.m.


5/12 Bad Axe 5:00 p.m.

5/14 USA 5:00 p.m.



ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TRACK

GIRLS’ SOCCERBOYS’ BASEBALL

3/31 Millington 4:00 p.m.

4/3 Caro 4:00 p.m.

4/14 Ubly 4:00 p.m.


4/22 Yale 4:00 p.m.

4/24 Reese 4:00 p.m.

4/26 Tus. Co. Tourny @ Millington TBD

4/28 Bad Axe 4:00 p.m.

4/29 Frankenmuth 4:00 p.m.

5/1 Vassar 4:00 p.m.

5/5 BCAS 4:00 p.m.

5/10 Caro Tourney (Varsity) TBD

5/12 USA 4:00 p.m.

5/15 EPB Laker 4:00 p.m.



5/27 TBD @ SVSU TBD

GIRLS’ SOFTBALL

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4/11 GTC Jamboree @ BCAS 4:00 p.m.

4/14 GTC Jamboree @ Vassar 3:30 p.m.

4/24 GTC Jamboree @ USA 4:00 p.m.

5/2 GTC Jamboree @ Lakers 4:00 p.m.

5/5 GTC Jamboree @ Bad Axe 4:00 p.m.

5/8 GTC Jamboree @ Cass City 4:00 p.m.

5/14 Brown City Invite TBA

5/16 Warner Mem. Invite @ Vassar TBA

GOLF

3/31 Reese/Vassar/USA@Reese 4:30 p.m.

4/2 Brown City Invite 4:00 p.m.

4/14 Brown City/Harbor Beach/Mayville 4:30 p.m.

4/17 Marlette Invite 4:00 p.m.

4/25 Vassar Invite 4:00 p.m.

4/29 Ubly Invite 4:30 p.m.

5/2 Reese Invite 4:00 p.m.

5/6 Laker Invite 4:00 p.m.

5/9 Bad Axe Invite 4:00 p.m.

5/13 GTW League Meet @ TBD 4:00 p.m.

5/17 Regionals

5/20 Tribune Meet of Champs @BA

5/27 Thumb Meet of Champs @ Caro

5/31 State Finals

TRACK

Boys’ Baseball

April 14 ~ Ubly ~ 4:00p.m.

Girls’ Softball

April 14 ~ Ubly ~ 4:00p.m.

Girls’ Soccer

April 18 ~Sandusky ~ 5:00p.m.

Elementary School

SR. HIGH

Elementary School Track

April 16 ~ Reese/Sandusky ~ 4:30p.m.

Track

April 14 ~ Brown City/Harbor

Beach/Mayville ~ 4:30p.m.

Golf

May 8 ~ GTC Jamboree ~ 4:00p.m.

TRACK

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Skinner and Donna M. Skinner,Husband and Wife, original mort-gagor(s), to 3RD FinancialService Corporation, Mortgagee,dated May 14, 2003, and record-ed on August 25, 2003 in Liber950 on Page 774, and modifiedby Affidavit or Order recorded onMarch 29, 2012 in Liber 1244 onPage 282, and assigned by mesneassignments to U.S. BankNational Association as assigneeas documented by an assignment,in Tuscola county records,Michigan, on which mortgagethere is claimed to be due at thedate hereof the sum of TwoHundred Three Thousand SixHundred Ninety-Three and97/100 Dollars ($203,693.97).Under the power of sale con-tained in said mortgage and thestatute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby giventhat said mortgage will be fore-closed by a sale of the mortgagedpremises, or some part of them, atpublic vendue, at the place ofholding the circuit court withinTuscola County, at 10:00 AM, onApril 10, 2014.

Said premises are situated inTownship of Millington, TuscolaCounty, Michigan, and aredescribed as: A part of theSouthwest 1/4 of the Southwest1/4 of Section 1, Township 10North, Range 8 East, describedas:

Commencing at the Southwestcorner of Section 1, Township 10North, Range 8 East, thenceSouth 84 degrees 35 minutes 32seconds East 1034.23 feet alongthe South Section line to the pointof beginning; thence North 2Degrees 02 Minutes 47 secondsEast 628.70 feet; thence South 84degrees 34 minutes 12 secondsEast 330 feet; thence South 2degrees 02 minutes 47 secondsWest, 628.57 feet along the West1/8 line, thence North 84 deg 35minutes 31 seconds West, 330feet along the South Section lineto the point of beginning.

The redemption period shall be 6months from the date of suchsale, unless determined aban-doned in accordance with MCLA600.3241a, in which case theredemption period shall be 30days from the date of such sale.

If the property is sold at foreclo-sure sale under Chapter 32 of theRevised Judicature Act of 1961,pursuant to MCL 600.3278 theborrower will be held responsibleto the person who buys the prop-erty at the mortgage foreclosuresale or to the mortgage holder fordamaging the property during theredemption period.

Dated: March 12, 2014For more information, pleasecall:FC C (248) 593-1301Trott & Trott, P.C.Attorneys For Servicer31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste200Farmington Hills, Michigan48334-5422File #425948F01

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600.3278, the borrower will beheld responsible to the personwho buys the property at themortgage foreclosure sale or tothe mortgage holder for damageto the property during theredemption period.

Dated: March 19, 2014Orlans Associates, P.C..Attorneys for ServicerP.O. Box 5041Troy, MI 48007File No. 14-000665

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You are notified that a certainland contract, dated 7/7/2010 toDale Vandenbassche, a singleman as purchaser concerning theproperty described as parcel A,the Northwest fractional 1/4 ofSection 3 Koylton Township,Tuscola County, Michigan isdescribed as: Commencing at theWest 1/4 Corner of said Section3; thence N.01°38’08”W.,1090.60 feet along the west lineof said Section 3 and the center-line of Cemetery Road to thePoint of Beginning; thence con-tinuing along said west line,N.01°38’08”W., 215.00 feet;thence N.88°30’19”E., 569.00feet parallel with the north line ofsaid Section 3; thenceS.01°38’08”E., 215.00 feet paral-lel with the west line of saidSection 3; thence S.88°30’19”W.,569.00 feet parallel with thenorth line of said Section 3 to thePoint of Beginning and contain-ing 2.808 acres.

TOGETHER WITH and subjectto a 40 foot private easement foringress and egress whose center-line is described as: Beginning atthe Northwest corner of abovedescribed parcel “E”; thenceN.88°30’19”E., 275.00 feet alongthe north line of said parcel “E”to the Point of Ending.

The total amount must be paidwithin 15 days of this notice.

Dated 03/19/2014Peter Real Estate3074 Kingston Rd. Box 0250Kingston, MI 4874103/19/2014

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Notice Of Mortgage ForeclosureSaleTHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL-LECTOR ATTEMPTING TOCOLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT THE NUM-BER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.

ATTN PURCHASERS: This salemay be rescinded by the foreclos-ing mortgagee. In that event, yourdamages, if any, shall be limitedsolely to the return of the bidamount tendered at sale, plusinterest.MORTGAGE SALE - Defaulthas been made in the conditionsof a mortgage made by James D.

redemption period.

Dated: April 2, 2014For more information, pleasecall:FC H (248) 593-1300Trott & Trott, P.C.Attorneys For Servicer31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste200Farmington Hills, Michigan48334-5422File #438643F01

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Notice Of Mortgage ForeclosureSale

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL-LECTOR ATTEMPTING TOCOLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT THE NUM-BER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.ATTN PURCHASERS: This salemay be rescinded by the foreclos-ing mortgagee. In that event, yourdamages, if any, shall be limitedsolely to the return of the bidamount tendered at sale, plusinterest.

MORTGAGE SALE - Defaulthas been made in the conditionsof a mortgage made by Gary L.Cryderman Jr. and Jodi L.Cryderman, His Wife, originalmortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank,FSB, Mortgagee, dated August28, 1997, and recorded on August29, 1997 in Liber 718 on Page1452, in Tuscola county records,Michigan, on which mortgagethere is claimed to be due at thedate hereof the sum of Forty-FiveThousand Four HundredNineteen and 74/100 Dollars($45,419.74).

Under the power of sale con-tained in said mortgage and thestatute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby giventhat said mortgage will be fore-closed by a sale of the mortgagedpremises, or some part of them, atpublic vendue, at the place ofholding the circuit court withinTuscola County, at 10:00 AM, onApril 24, 2014.Said premises are situated inTownship of Wells, TuscolaCounty, Michigan, and aredescribed as: Lot 7 of Foster DamSubdivision, according to the Platrecorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page32.


If the property is sold at foreclo-sure sale under Chapter 32 of theRevised Judicature Act of 1961,pursuant to MCL 600.3278 theborrower will be held responsibleto the person who buys the prop-erty at the mortgage foreclosure

sale or to the mortgage holder fordamaging the property during theredemption period.

Dated: March 26, 2014For more information, pleasecall:FC J (248) 593-1311Trott & Trott, P.C.Attorneys For Servicer31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste200Farmington Hills, Michigan48334-5422File #420018F03

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IF YOU ARE NOW ONACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ORHAVE BEEN IN THE PRIORONE YEAR, PLEASE CON-TACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400.

MORTGAGE SALE - Defaulthas been made in the conditionsof a mortgage made by JamesBeyerlein, a married man andCynthia Beyerlein, a marriedwoman, tenants by the entirety, toMortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., as nominee forlender and lender’s successors orassigns, Mortgagee, datedFebruary 6, 2004 and recordedFebruary 10, 2004 in Liber 978,Page 895, Tuscola CountyRecords, Michigan. Said mort-gage is now held by FederalNational Mortgage Association(“FNMA”) by assignment. Thereis claimed to be due at the datehereof the sum of One HundredTwenty-Eight Thousand EightHundred Fifty-One and 15/100Dollars ($128,851.15) includinginterest at 2% per annum.

Under the power of sale con-tained in said mortgage and thestatute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby giventhat said mortgage will be fore-closed by a sale of the mortgagedpremises, or some part of them, atpublic vendue at the place ofholding the circuit court withinTuscola County., Michigan at10:00 AM on APRIL 17, 2014.

Said premises are located in theTownship of Denmark, TuscolaCounty, Michigan, and aredescribed as:The South 225 feet of the East200 feet of the Northeast 1/4 ofthe Southeast 1/4 of Section 8,Town 12 North, Range 7 East,Denmark Township, TuscolaCounty, Michigan.

The redemption period shall be 6months from the date of suchsale, unless determined aban-doned in accordance with MCLA§600.3241a, in which case theredemption period shall be 30days from the date of such sale.TO ALL PURCHASERS: Theforeclosing mortgagee canrescind the sale. In that event,your damages, if any, are limitedsolely to the return of the bidamount tendered at sale, plusinterest.If the property is sold at foreclo-sure sale, pursuant to MCL

Notice Of Mortgage ForeclosureSaleTHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL-LECTOR ATTEMPTING TOCOLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT THE NUM-BER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.

ATTN PURCHASERS: This salemay be rescinded by the foreclos-ing mortgagee. In that event, yourdamages, if any, shall be limitedsolely to the return of the bidamount tendered at sale, plusinterest.MORTGAGE SALE - Defaulthas been made in the conditionsof a mortgage made by ThomasMeyer by Dawn A. Meyer, hisAttorney in Fact and Dawn A.Meyer, husband and wife, origi-nal mortgagor(s), to IconFinancial Group, Inc.,Mortgagee, dated October 8,2002, and recorded on October15, 2002 in Liber 898 on Page158, in Tuscola county records,Michigan, and assigned by mesneassignments to PennyMac LoanServices, LLC as assignee, onwhich mortgage there is claimedto be due at the date hereof thesum of Eighty-Four ThousandFive Hundred Twenty-Three and51/100 Dollars ($84,523.51).

Under the power of sale con-tained in said mortgage and thestatute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby giventhat said mortgage will be fore-closed by a sale of the mortgagedpremises, or some part of them, atpublic vendue, at the place ofholding the circuit court withinTuscola County, at 10:00 AM, onMay 1, 2014.

Said premises are situated inTownship of Indianfields,Tuscola County, Michigan, andare described as: Part of theSouthwest 1/4 of Section 34,Township 12 North, Range 9East, described as commencing atthe South 1/4 corner of saidSection 34; thence along theSouth line of said Section 34West 175.00 feet to the point ofbeginning; thence continuingalong said South line of Section34 West 200.00 feet; thenceNorth 00 degrees 13 minutes 22seconds West 405.00 feet; thenceEast 200.00 feet; thence South 00degrees 13 minutes 22 secondsEast 405.00 feet to the Point ofBeginning.


If the property is sold at foreclo-sure sale under Chapter 32 of theRevised Judicature Act of 1961,pursuant to MCL 600.3278 theborrower will be held responsibleto the person who buys the prop-erty at the mortgage foreclosuresale or to the mortgage holder fordamaging the property during the

CASS CITY, MICHIGAN PAGE THIRTEENCASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014

SCHNEIDERMAN & SHER-MAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTINGTO COLLECT A DEBT, ANYINFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI-TARY DUTY.

MORTGAGE SALE – Defaulthas been made in the conditionsof a mortgage made by SCOTJACOBS and BOBBI JOJACOBS, HUSBANDN ANDWIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, toMortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc. (“MERS”), solelyas nominee for lender andlender’s successors and assigns,Mortgagee, dated January 28,2009, and recorded on February12, 2009, in Liber 1167, on Page364, and assigned by said mort-gagee to Nationstar MortgageLLC, as assigned, TuscolaCounty Records, Michigan, onwhich mortgage there is claimedto be due at the date hereof thesum of One Hundred Sixty-FiveThousand Fifty Dollars andSixty-Two Cents ($165,050.62),including interest at 4.000% perannum. Under the power of salecontained in said mortgage andthe statute in such case made andprovided, notice is hereby giventhat said mortgage will be fore-closed by a sale of the mortgagedpremises, or some part of them, atpublic vendue, front entrance ofthe Courthouse Building in theCity of Caro, Michigan, TuscolaCounty at 10:00 AM o’clock, onApril 10, 2014 Said premises arelocated in Tuscola County,Michigan and are described as:Part of the Southeast 1 / 4 ofSection 18, Town 14 North,Range 9 East, ColumbiaTownship, Tuscola County,Michigan, described as:

Beginning in the South line ofsaid Section 18 distant East 986feet along said South Section linefrom the South 1 / 4 corner ofsaid Section, thence North 416feet, thence East 208 feet, thenceSouth 416 feet to said SouthSection line, thence West 208.00feet along said South Section lineto the place of beginning. Theredemption period shall be 6months from the date of such saleunless determined abandoned inaccordance with MCL 600.3241or MCL 6000.3241a, in whichcase the redemption period shallbe 1 month from the date of suchsale, or as to MCL 600.3241aonly, 15 days from the MCL600.3241a(b) notice, whicheveris later. If the above referencedproperty is sold at a foreclosuresale under Chapter 600 of theMichigan Compiled Laws, underMCL 600.3278, the borrowerwill be held responsible to theperson who buys the property atthe mortgage foreclosure sale orto the mortgage holder for dam-aging the property during theredemption period. If the sale isset aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be enti-tled only to a return of the depositpaid. The purchaser shall have nofurther recourse against theMortgagor, the Mortgagee, or theMortgagee’s attorney.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC M o r t g a g e e / A s s i g n e eSchneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300Farmington Hills, MI 48335 CEN.000532 FHLMC

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HIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL-LECTOR ATTEMPTING TOCOLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE CON-TACT OUR OFFICE AT THENUMBER BELOW IF YOUARE IN ACTIVE MILITARYSERVICE.

Default having been made in theconditions of a certain Mortgagemade by Benjamin J. Hennessey,a single man, of 4215 MapleStreet, Cass City, MI 48726, asMortgagor, to Northstar Bank,

f/k/a Community Bank, aMichigan Banking Corporation,whose principal office is in BadAxe, Michigan, as Mortgagee,dated October 15, 2002 andrecorded in the Office of theRegister of Deeds for the Countyof Tuscola and State of Michigan,on October 24, 2002 in Liber899, pages 1296, et.seq, on whichMortgage there is claimed to bedue at the date of this notice, forprincipal and interest, the sum ofSix Thousand One HundredNinety Four and 79/100($6,194.79) Dollars and no pro-ceedings having been institutedto recover the debt now remain-ing secured by said Mortgage, orany part thereof, whereby thepower of sale contained in saidMortgage has become operative;

NOW THEREFORE, NOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN that byvirtue of the power of sale con-tained in said Mortgage, and inpursuance of the statute in suchcase made and provided, the saidMortgage will be foreclosed by asale of the premises thereindescribed or so much thereof asmay be necessary, at public auc-tion, to the highest bidder, at themain entrance of the TuscolaCounty Building in the City ofCaro, and County of Tuscola,Michigan, that being the place ofholding the Circuit Court in andfor said County, on Thursday,April 10, 2014 at 10:00 o’clocka.m., local time, in the forenoonof said day, and the premises willbe sold to pay the amount so asaforesaid then due on saidMortgage, together with interest,legal costs, attorney’s fees andany taxes and insurance that saidMortgagee does pay on or priorto the date of said sale; whichsaid premises are described insaid Mortgage as follows, to-wit:

LAND SITUATED IN THE VIL-LAGE OF CASS CITY, TUSCO-LA COUNTY, MI: LOT 5,BLOCK 1, GARDEN CENTERSUBDIVISION, ACCORDINGTO THE RECORDED PLATTHEREOF, RECORDED INLIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 92,NOW BEING PAGE 42 B.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVENthat the period of redemptionshall be one (6) months from thedate of sale pursuant to MCL600.3240.

If the above referenced propertyis sold at a foreclosure sale underChapter 600 of the MichiganCompiled Laws, under MCL600.3278, the borrower will beheld responsible to the personwho buys the property at themortgage foreclosure sale or tothe mortgage holder for damag-ing the property during theredemption period.

Dated: March 12, 2014NORTHSTAR BANK,MortgageeRICHARD L. TROWHILLAttorney at Law175 Thompson Rd.Bad Axe, MI 48413(989) 269-6272

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Notice Of Mortgage ForeclosureSale THIS FIRM IS A DEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPTINGTO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION WE OBTAINWILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACTOUR OFFICE AT THE NUM-BER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.ATTN PURCHASERS: This salemay be rescinded by the foreclos-ing mortgagee. In that event, yourdamages, if any, shall be limitedsolely to the return of the bidamount tendered at sale, plusinterest. MORTGAGE SALE -Default has been made in theconditions of a mortgage madeby Vincent N. Okony andKimberly A. Okony, husband andwife, original mortgagor(s), toMortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc., Mortgagee, datedApril 7, 2004, and recorded onJune 11, 2004 in Liber 996 onPage 781, and assigned by saidMortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank,

N.A. as assignee as documentedby an assignment, in Tuscolacounty records, Michigan, onwhich mortgage there is claimedto be due at the date hereof thesum of Seventy-Three ThousandOne Hundred Six and 99/100Dollars ($73,106.99). Under thepower of sale contained in saidmortgage and the statute in suchcase made and provided, notice ishereby given that said mortgagewill be foreclosed by a sale of themortgaged premises, or somepart of them, at public vendue, atthe place of holding the circuitcourt within Tuscola County, at10:00 AM, on April 24, 2014.Said premises are situated in Cityof Caro, Tuscola County,Michigan, and are described as:Parcel 1: Commencing at a point13 rods and 8 feet North of the

Southeast corner of West half ofthe Northwest quarter of Section3 Town 12 North Range 9 East;thence North to the South line ofGibbs Street; thence West alongthe South line of Gibbs Street 4rods; thence South to a point 4rods directly West of the place ofbeginning; thence East to theplace of beginning. Parcel 2:Commencing at a point 13 rodsand 8 feet (222.5 feet) North and4 rods West of the Southeast cor-ner of the West half of theNorthwest quarter of Section 3,Town 12 North, Range 9 East;thence North 132 feet to theSouth line of Gibbs Street; thenceWest on said South line 6 feet;thence South 132 feet; thenceEast 6 feet to the place of begin-ning. The redemption period shallbe 6 months from the date of such

sale, unless determined aban-doned in accordance with MCLA600.3241a, in which case theredemption period shall be 30days from the date of such sale. Ifthe property is sold at foreclosuresale under Chapter 32 of theRevised Judicature Act of 1961,pursuant to MCL 600.3278 theborrower will be held responsibleto the person who buys the prop-erty at the mortgage foreclosuresale or to the mortgage holder fordamaging the property during theredemption period. Dated: March26, 2014 For more information,please call: FC D (248) 593-1309Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys ForServicer 31440 NorthwesternHwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills,Michigan 48334-5422 File#438503F01

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CLASSIFIEDS

EHRLICH’S FLAGS AMERICAN MADE

US -STATE - WORLD

MILITARY - POW

Aluminum Poles

Commercial/Residential

Sectional or One Piece

1-800-369-8882

Bill Ehrlich, Sr. 665-2568

Bill Ehrlich, Jr. 665-25032-4-16-tf

General Merchandise

FOR RENT – Cass City MiniStorage. Call 989-872-3917.

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FOR RENT - K of C Hall,6106 Beechwood Drive.Parties, dinners, meetings.Call Daryl Iwankovitsch, 872-4667.

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Notices

Transit (nonbusiness) rates, 10 words or less, $4.00 each insertion; additional words 10 cents

each. Three weeks for the price of 2-cash rate. Save money by enclosing cash with mail orders.

Rates for display want ads on application.

Knights of Columbus

FISH DINNERS

Friday, April 4 & 18

4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

K of C Hall6106 Beechwood Dr, Cass City

Adults $8.00 Students $4.0010 & under Free

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VFW HALL, renovated2012, weddings, parties,funeral, dinners. 989-872-933.

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Facilities For Rent

VACATIONRENTAL

CASEVILLE BEACHHOUSE

Family rental only forsummer of 2014. Located

between Sleeper StatePark and Caseville villagelimits on lake side on M-25. 100 feet of private

sugar sand beach towater’s edge. 3-bed-

rooms, 3 baths, hot tub, airconditioning. $1,500 perweek. For more details,

call 989-325-12704-3-19-tf

FOR RENT – In the country,a 2 bath, 2 bedroom trailer.Rent is $450 plus utilities.Call 989-550-2314

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Real Estate For Rent

PARTY TENTS, tables &chairs. Call Dave Rabideau at989-670-4433.

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To Give Away

FREE to a good home. FourArabian pet horses, ages 13-17. Excelent health, nopapers. Call Dawn at 989-912-5961.

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FOR RENT- 3 bedrooms and1 bath country style home, 6miles west of Cass City. Nopets. $500 a month. Call989-872-2583 or 989-325-0043

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Looking for old photos ofbuildings, farms, transporta-tion, people, events, etc. inNovesta Township, Deford,and Wilmont area. I will copyand return. Contact DaleChurchill at 989-872-4429 [email protected]

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FOUND on the corner of M-81 and Schwegler Rd. ayoung basset/beagle mixwithout a collar. Nice dogwith good disposition. Goodaround other animals andchildren, but very timid. Ifthis is your dog, please call989-315-1440 or 989-315-1255.

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FOR SALE - Approx. 14 till-able acres with 68’X150’ polebuilding in GreenleafTownship (Gilbert &Cumber) Call 989-670-2691.

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Real Estate For Sale

Automotive

FOR SALE - 1996 CadillacDeVille, fully loaded, runsgood. $1,500 or obo. Call989-912-5526.

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Spring is here and folks are thinking aboutthe coming turkey season, but did you knowhow far Michigan has really come in theturkey world?

For the first time in history, wild turkeys canbe found in every county of the LowerPeninsula, plus several areas of the UpperPeninsula. In 1977, only 400 birds were har-vested during the season, and today harvestnumbers are over 30,000 birds. This successdidn’t just happen overnight, but over the lasthalf-century.

At one time in Michigan’s history, turkeyswere very plentiful, although over time theyvanished from every county in Michiganbecause of unregulated take and loss of habi-tat. Many efforts to re-establish the populationwere made from 1919 through late 1983.Michigan biologists took notice ofPennsylvania’s success and received birdsfrom that state in 1954, matching thePennsylvania habitat with an area of southernMichigan. The area chosen was the AlleganState Game Area.

Through the 1980s, wild turkeys were relo-cated from Iowa and Missouri to establish thesouthern Michigan wild turkey populations.Turkeys also were taken from southernMichigan to northern Michigan in order tohelp achieve the statewide success we experi-ence today. Just getting the birds there wasn’tthe only concern – year-round food and coverfor turkeys also needed to be provided.

“We know effective private-land manage-ment is key to turkey survival in areas thatreceive higher snowfall,” stated Rex Ainslie,DNR regional wildlife supervisor. “We arelucky to have great cooperation with so manyturkey supporters.”In 2013 alone, over 70 landowners – with the

help of the National Wild Turkey Federation(NWTF) and the DNR – have put in over 450acres for an annual winter food source, such ascorn or other grains and crop mixes that with-

stand winter conditions. Crops are not harvest-ed and are left standing through the winter toprovide a food source that turkeys can reach.Although a turkey can go up to 14 days with-out food, trees that hold their fruit through thewinter and permanent unharvested crops pro-vide a food source that is readily availableabove the snow.“With winters like we had this year,” said Bob

Garner of Three Corners Chapter of theNWTF, “the private-land turkey food plot pro-gram is even more important for a great springturkey season.”

DNR wildlife biologists from across thenorthern Lower Peninsula have been workingwith turkey enthusiasts such as the NWTF,Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Association(MWTHA), private landowners and the U.S.Forest Service for over a decade. These part-ners have been able to adapt new techniquesand maintain a high level of performance forthe program.“I would recommend this great opportunity to

someone who wants to make a difference dur-ing the winter for turkeys,” said Garner.

NWTF members can get grain seed for win-ter plots from the NWTF Conservation SeedProgram, where outdated corn from large seedcompanies is distributed to NWTF membersfor only the shipping and handling fee, approx-imately 10 percent of the retail cost.

“This program allows NWTF members tomake a significant contribution to wild turkeywinter survival in the Upper Midwest,” saidRick Horton, NWTF Midwest conservationfield supervisor. “Ideal plots are planted nearwoody cover, where large concentrations ofturkeys roost in the winter.”

As part of the new license structure, fundingwill be dedicated for public and privatelandowner turkey enthusiasts to create out-standing turkey habitat and hunting opportuni-ties.

To learn more about wild turkeys,visit www.michigan.gov/turkey.

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(989) 872-38666426 E. Cass City Rd., Cass City

Pick-up anddelivery available

Mon.-Fri. 8-5 p.m.Sat. 9-4 p.m.

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Chainsaws • Snowthrowers

All Makes & Models30 Years of ExperienceAll Work Guaranteed

de BeaubienLawn Service

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CALL Blaine (989) 670-6700Dave Nye

Builder* New Construction

* Additions* Remodeling

* Pole Buildings* Roofing* Siding

* State Licensed *

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PAUL’S PUMP REPAIR -Water pump and water tanksales. In-home service.Credit cards accepted. Call673-4850 or 800-745-4851anytime. 8-9-25-tf

• Central A/C

• Gas & Oil Furnaces

• Mobile Home Furnace

•Sales & Service

HEATINGand

AIRCONDITIONING

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State Licensed24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

CALL

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Mike deBeaubienTech Support

• Computer Troubleshooting

& Repair

• Computer Security

• Virus & Spyware Removal

• Wireless Network

Installation

• Competitive Rates

Call: 989-670-5606 or

989-872-56068-1-16-tf

Ken Martin

Electric, Inc.Homes - Farms

Commercial

Industrial

STATE LICENSEDPhone 872-41144180 Hurds Corner Rd.

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Smith

Refrigerationand

Appliance Repair

All makes and models

Call 872-30928-3-15-tf

KappenTree Service, LLC

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• Stump Grinding• Brush Mowing / Chipping

• Lot Clearing • Tree Moving• Experienced Arborists

• Fully Insured• Equipped Bucket Trucks

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Solid brick home that thewolf can’t blow down.Want a summer get awayclose to Lake Huron thatis ready? This home offers2 bedrooms, 1 bath, over800 sq ft. Kitchen is up-dated as well as the furnace appears newer. A natural woodburning firplace to enjoy on the cooler days. Nice lot and fea-tures a 2 car with extra storage detached garage.This propertyis eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through01/29/2014. EPB-207

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wooded property. Home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath,large pole building. Possibilties are endless. Calltoday for a personal showing. K-464

NEW!!!

Building site, 2Acres. Has mobliehome on it thatneeds a lot of work.Take a look to con-sider the possibili-ties. To submit an offer on the property for con-sideration,check out the following link to submitthrough to RES.NET: RES.NET Property Offer.

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Looking forLand!!! Here it is,over 55 Acres.approx. 30% till-able , balance isr e c r e a t i o n a l

Move in ready stickbuilt in 2004. Setson 2 +/- acres with a20’ x 20’ outbuilding.3 bedrooms, 2 baths,walk-in closet inmaster bedroom,fresh paint and new carpet throughout. Full basementwith egress windows has drywall hung and mudded.Just bring your furniture. This property is eligible underthe Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through12/27/13. P-112

Nice 3 bedroom,1.5 bath Ranchhome. The garagehas beenchanged into afamily room forextra roaming area for the family. Plus there is a fullbasement. There are 3 types of heat at this residence,LPFA, electric and wood. The home has been very welltaken care of and to top it off out back is a 30’ x 40’ toolshed with 12’ ceiling, concrete and electric. Sets on 1.6+/- acres. On paved road. Cass City schools. CC-703

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windows have been updated, hardwood floorshave been redone, bathroom recently remodeled.Come take a look. Move in ready. CCT-505

Cozy home close topark and downtown. 2bedrooms, full base-ment, 1 car detachedgarage. Newer fur-nace, roof and reardeck. Over half the

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IT MIGHT BE hard to locate your spouse. We don’t know ifthat’s a good thing or not. This home features 3,600 sq. ft. ofliving space, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, master bedroom hashuge walk-in closet, living room with lots of windows to look outon your 5 acres, family room with wood fireplace. Just a lothere. Call today. CY2677

Cass City Cape Cod! - Country view out your backdoor. Full basement finished, large sun room,garage and workshop. TCC1644

ImmediatePossessionComes withthis 5 bed-room homefeaturing 2 fullbaths, formaldining room,

Great home to start the new year in - 2 story home with apossibility of 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, first floor laundry. Base-ment and 2-car garage. Call and take a look. CY2681

Many updates and lots of space, make this homehard to pass up! Spacious backyard with 15’ X 25’deck, new roof, siding, kitchen, furnace, water heater andmuch more. This convenient location makes this akeeper! Call today! TCC1653

living room with cove ceiling, full basementand a 2 car attached garage all on 2 acreswith a 50’X20’ pole building. Owen-Gageshools. CY2680

Quiet cul-de-sac location!!!Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full, 2 half bath home in a lovely 1.5 acrewooded setting in the Village of Cass City featuring a dreamkitchen every woman will love, dining room with conversationarea, den with a full bath, large first floor laundry room, a finishedwalkout basement with a fireplace, wet bar, billiards room with ahalf bath, 2-car attached garage and so much more. TCC1674

NEW ON THE MARKET

Multi-Million Dollar Producer

www.barbosentoski.com528 N. State St., Caro, MI 48723

BarbaraOsentoski

(989) 550-7700

Serving the community for 40 years

Awaits the right buyer, with this veryunique property located in NorthernTuscola County. "Willow Tree Haven" -an adult/AFC home licensed for 6 resi-dents is available for purchase. Prop-erty includes the main home, as well asan adjacent manufactured home lo-cated on same property. There's a totalof six bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2half-baths. Manufactured home hasconsiderable updates.

“Call us for your personal tour!”

GREAT POTENTIAL!

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CLASSIFIEDSServices Services Services Services

SALT FREE iron condition-ers and water softeners,24,000 grain, $750. In-homeservice on all brands. Creditcards accepted. Call Paul’sPump Repair, 673-4850 or800-745-4851 for free analy-sis.

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YOU KNOW YOUR wifelikes and wants the Kirby.Why not get her somethingpractical. My name is DanielMessing. Many used Kirbyvacuums on sale now. Soldwith a 1-year warranty. KirbyCo. of Bad Axe, locatedacross from the Franklin Innon the east end of Bad Axe.Carry genuine Kirby factoryparts. Call me to set up a pri-vate deal on lay away.Quality, reliability and per-formance. Don’t wait, call989-269-7562, 989-551-7562 or 989-479-6543.

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ELECTRIC MOTOR andpower tool repair, 8 a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. tonoon Saturday. John Blair,1/8 mile west of M-53 onSebewaing Road. Phone269-7909.

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Day Care opening in CassCity. Reasonable rates. Call989-872-1165 and ask forNora.

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A special thank you to theOwendale Fire Departmentfor honoring William’s 50years of service.

What a wonderful surprisefor William and our entirefamily.

A very special thank you toAlan and Brenda for theresearch and process in secur-ing the proclamations fromPresident Obama, GovernorSnyder, Mike Green and TerryBrown.

The cake Angie made wasnot only delicious but decorat-ed beautifully.

Our thanks to Julie Warackfor being present to capturethe evening in photos.

Thank you to all of the FireDepartment volunteers whorisk their lives in assistingtheir community in need.

God bless and protect all ofyou and your families.

William, Norma, Karla,Kristina, Kendra & Kellin.

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WANTED- Nursing assistantsfor Northwood Meadows’Medical Unit. Full time posi-tion on 2nd shift and 3rd shift.Casual positions available onall shifts. Please send resumeto: Northwood Meadows, c/oMindy Zmierski, 6086Beechwood Dr., Cass City MI48726 or email resume to :[email protected]

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Classifieds start aslow as $4.00.Place your adtoday! Call 989-872-2010 formore information.

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