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Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune 1 Montmorency County First - The World Afterward 75¢ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 Volume 124, Number 38 • One Section 43 animals seized from Hillman area home A $2 million grant to help boost economic development and job creation in the region was awarded to Moran Iron Works, following a hearing at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. PAGE 7 Lady Cardinals defeat Forest Area Warriors Jan. 24 EVAN CLINE, center right, and Jake Blattner are this year’s first place winners of the super production class at Sno*Drift Rally. Also pictured left are Mason Moyle and John Hall, second place, and Nick Roberts and Nick Judkins, third place. Cline and Blattner place first in their class at Sno*Drift by Yvonne Swager Evan Cline and Jake Blattner, Michiganders from Brighton driving a 2005 Subaru Impreza, are the first-place winners of this year’s super production class at Sno*Drift Rally. The competition is the first in a national series of events that make up Rally America. Cline said this is the fifth consecutive year he and his co-driver have competed in Sno*Drift, and it’s the competition that got them interested in participating in Rally America. “I came up here and spectated back in 2001, actually fell in love with it and knew I had to do it,” Cline said after the win. He described this year’s stages as “awesome.” “The snow banks could have been a little higher, but the actual grip on the Staff reporter road was really good,” he remembered. Though there were some icy sections, he said making the right tire choice throughout the weekend and having a well-prepped car were key in finishing at the top of the podium. “Last year, we finished second in the championship for super production, but we had issues at almost every single rally which cost us podiums at every rally,” Cline recalled. “It was the year of fourth place finishes for us, so, to start off the year in first place, we’re really happy to do that.” Being Michigan natives makes the win even sweeter, he said. The team doesn’t plan to participate in every national event this year, but Cline said the win at Sno*Drift got their season off to a great start. Board secretary employment agreement cancelled by Yvonne Swager Staff reporter Forest Area’s Lady Warriors were unable to bring down the high-flying Lady Cardinals from Johan– nesburg-Lewiston on Jan. 24. PAGE 10 Snow Trail Conditions Fresh snowfall over the weekend improved the trail conditions. A mid-week warm-up may impact them slightly. High & Low Forecast Week of Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 High of the Week Wednesday 41 Low of the Week Chance of fog, rain and snow this week Friday Night -4 The Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District is asking voters to approve a 10-year, 3-mill enhancement millage on the February 26, 2013 ballot. If approved, none of the money would stay with the AMA-ESD. The 3 mills would be spread out between the Alpena, Alcona, Hillman and Atlanta schools districts. The amount each school would receive each year is based on their student count. The millage would be levied beginning with the 2013 summer tax collection. The money received by each school may be spent in any way the local school board chooses. For example it could be used to improve or maintain facilities, reduce class size, improve student programs, be put towards transportation, or used for teacher development. For each year of the millage, local school districts promise to seek input from their community on the needs of the district, than the local board will develop a plan for the use of the millage revenue based on the priority of needs. At the end of each millage year, the local school district will report back to the community on how the money was spent. The ballot language reads: “Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District, Michigan, be increased by 3 mills ($3.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2013-2022, inclusive, to provide operating funds to enhance other state and local funding for local school district operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the intermediate school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2013 is approximately $5,640,704.” Each mill is equal to $1 on each $1,000 of taxable value, so a levy of 3 mills would be $3 on every $1,000 of taxable value. An example would be: If your home has an assessed value is $80,000, your taxable value would be $40,000. 3 mills ($3) x 40,000 = $120, so you would pay $120 towards this millage. The total amount each district will pay can change from year to year, due to fluctuations in taxable value. This enhancement millage request is in addition to the millage revenue that the AMA-ESD already receives. There are currently three AMA-ESD millages that are paid on by taxpayers in the Hillman and Atlanta school districts. There is the Allocated General millage of 0.2139 mills, the Charter Special Education millage in the amount of 0.6425 mills, and a second Charter Special Education millage in the amount of 1.3318 mills. The 1.3318 millage is set to expire in 2016. The total amount collected from the taxpayers in the Hillman and Atlanta school districts and paid to the AMA-ESD on these three millages in 2012 was $715,427.35. Using the 2012 taxable values for the Hillman and Atlanta school districts as an example, an additional $980,843 would be generated by the enhancement millage. $504,355 would come from the Atlanta school district taxpayers, and $476,488 from the Hillman school district taxpayers. Of that, approximately $792,825 would be returned to the Atlanta and Hillman schools. Each school would receive approximately $1,023 per student. Atlanta’s fall 2012 student count was 253 students, which means they would receive $258,819. Hillman’s fall 2012 student count was 520 students. Based on that figure, they would receive $531,960. The remainder of the approximate $5,640,704 mentioned in the millage request language would go to the Alpena and Alcona school districts, with Alpena receiving the most. Approximately $1,529,056 dollars would be generated from the Alcona school district. Based on their fall 2012 student count of 779 students, Alcona schools would receive approximately $796,917. The Alpena school district would generate approximately $3,079,685. Their fall 2012 student count was 3,960 students, meaning they would receive approximately $4,051,080 for their schools. Editor State offers Briley Township opportunity to lease property Moran Ironworks awarded state grant 3-mill AMA-ESD Enhancement Millage on the Feb. 26 ballot by Michelle Pinson PAGE 3 Briley Township might acquire the use of 40 acres adjacent to recreation property owned by the township. PAGE 9 12625 State Street, Atlanta, Michigan 49709 As of the regular county board meeting, Jan. 23, Deb Nagel, the county board secretary, was working without a contract. The county board voted to cancel the employment agreement for the secretary after it was deemed to be illegal. Commissioners Stacy Carroll and Gene Thornton voted in opposition to the motion to cancel the agreement. “I agree the contract is illegal but it was signed by the board and the secretary, and I would like to continue with it,” Thornton, board chair, said. Terrie Case, county attorney, said the contract should have been for one year or less instead of the three years that was approved. “The contract is invalid because of the number of years,” Case clarified. To subscribe to the Tribune, call (989) 785-4214 or stop by our office, next to the post office in Atlanta. Commissioner Daryl Peterson said he had not been in favor of the process that resulted in the hiring of Nagel as secretary and that he didn’t believe the process had been fair to the previous secretary, Candiss VanOverbeke. Peterson said he would like to see VanOverbeke get her job back. Thornton said he also had issues with the process of the previous board before he was seated as a member. “I sat in the back, and I don’t agree with what went on,” Thornton said. “The board made a motion to terminate the position, then, hired someone on.” However, he said he would rather keep the position in place and staffed as it currently is. A motion to terminate Nagel as secretary failed with Carroll, Thornton and Commissioner Rick Ferguson voting in opposition. No mo- tion was made approving a new contract with Nagel. In other business: • The county is advertising for sealed bids on a Ford F-350 in the possession of the sheriff department. The truck is said to need work. • Approval was given for the purchase of a computer for the veterans’ office at a total cost of $690. • Although the board recently voted in favor of hiring Case as the county attorney, approval was given to stay with previous counsel for the county for the purpose of settling a Blue Cross/Blue Shield billing matter. • Weinkauf Plumbing and Heating was awarded a service contract for a bid of $64 per hour on regular workdays and $93 per hour after hours. • The board voted in favor of allowing Thornton to Continued on page 3 ATLANTA NEWS 8-9 | HILLMAN NEWS 4-5 | LEWISTON NEWS 6-7 | OBITUARIES 13 SPORTS 10 | FUN PAGE 14 | ENTERTAINMENT 15 | LEGALS 16-17 | CLASSIFIEDS 18-19 WWW.MONTMORENCYTRIBUNE.COM MONTMORENCY PRESS, INC. 2 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Letters to the Editor 2012 hunting season safest in five years The law is the law To the Editor, First, I want to say your follow-up regarding open carry laws was both straight forward and simple to understand. You’re deserving of both praise and admiration for accomplishing that, as we all know our laws can be confusing and very difficult to decipher. Your references to each section and how it related to the subject matter, along with MSP Sgt. Maike’s comments clearly show Prosecutor Terrie Case’s claim that it was an “error” is flat out wrong. Not only did you show the law has already been tested by the Fenton man in 2012 and proved correct, you also allowed our prosecutor the space to show her true colors to the law abiding citizens of Montmorency. The law is the law. Many of us may not like some of our current laws, but they are there because our constitution has provided us the guarantees of those rights. Not only is Terrie Case going against the already tested right to open carry as indicated by the MSP, but also the attorney general’s opinions 7113 (pg. 245) and 7097 (pg. 238) of the Michigan Firearms Law Report. As the AG in 2002 (after the major 2000 law update Terrie references) Jennifer Granholm wrote opinions on this exact issue of open carry and exemptions. Footnote 3 of opinion 7097 states as follows; “A similar statutory provision criminalizes the possession of weapons in school zones but expressly exempts certain persons, including persons licensed to carry a concealed weapon. MCL 750.237a.” Are we to believe this is an error just because Terrie Case says it is? While I believe Terrie has done an excellent job for our county prosecution-wise, I can not and will not go along with her interpreting laws. Her job is to enforce law and let her superior, the attorney general provide law interpretation guidance. To threaten law abiding citizens of her own county is both bullying and unacceptable behavior! I admit, I made a mistake and I am not afraid to admit that. It appears Terrie will not admit it and under the guise of safety for our children goes against her colleague’s opinions and uses threats and posturing against the citizens she swore to protect to get her point across. Then to say accidental and friendly fire incidents will become common place if this is allowed…Really? It already is allowed, and just like in 2000 when the CPL “shall issue” law was instituted, there were cries from gun control freaks that said Michigan was going to turn into the OK Corral with shootings rampant throughout the state. Law abiding citizens and their guns are not the problem; the tool a psychopath murderer uses is not the problem. My mistake was that I filled in the box next to her name last November; I won’t make that mistake twice. Your interpretation would not even make it to the Supreme Court if challenged, so don’t kid yourself. The current law is clear and has been tested already; don’t waste Montmorency’s time and money, and get back to prosecuting the bad guy. Respectfully, Mike Lavens, Hillman The 2012 hunting season saw only one fatality in the 15 incidents reported to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, making it the safest season in the last five years. While there were three fewer incidents reported in 2011, there were five fatalities in that year. “We continue to emphasize the importance of the hunter orange law, knowing your target and safe firearm handling, and how they all are key factors in having a safe season,” said DNR Law Enforcement Division Chief Gary Hagler. “We also continue to encourage mentors to work closely with youth hunters to teach them safe firearm handling skills. One incident this year involved a hunter under the age of 10.” The incident involving a fatality in 2012 occurred in St. Clair County on September 20 when a coyote hunter reportedly shot and killed another hunter in an apparent accident. There were no hunting incidents reported in the Upper Peninsula in 2012, compared to three in 2011, including one fatality. A total of three hunting incidents involved minors as the shooter, with the youngest being six years old. The six-yearold was unloading his firearm when it discharged and unintentionally struck his father causing a leg wound. Michigan hunting incident statistics for the last six years are: 2012: 15 incidents with one fatality 2011: 12 incidents with five fatalities 2010: 14 incidents with three fatalities 2009: 18 incidents with two fatalities 2008: 22 incidents with two fatalities 2007: 32 incidents with two fatalities Hagler credits Michigan’s hunter education program with Michigan’s low rates of incidents over the last few years. “There is no question that hunter education saves lives and reduces injuries,” Hagler said. “It is incumbent that anyone considering hunting as a recreational pursuit completes a hunter education course with one of our highly dedicated volunteer instructors.” Changes to Master Angler program The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that effective Jan. 1, 2013, multiple changes have been made to the state’s Master Angler program. This program recognizes large fish caught by recreational anglers and has been in place since 1973. To determine whether changes were necessary for the Master Angler program, the DNR’s Fisheries Division reviewed entries from the past five years and determined the minimum entry weight and length needed to be updated for several species. The changes to the entry criteria were based on the number of entries received for individual species from the past five years, as well as environmental changes over the last several decades that have impacted fish growth in Michigan. As a result the entry criteria for some fish have been increased while others were decreased. In addition to the minimum entry criteria, multiple changes were made to the submission procedures for both “Catchand-Immediate-Release” and “Catch-and-Keep” categories. Also, black and white photos will no longer be accepted; all photos must be in color. All changes are highlighted in yellow on the new 2013 Master Angler entry application, available online at www.michigan.gov/masterangler, at any of the DNR’s Operations Service Centers, or by calling 517-373-1280. Joe Heller Editorial Cartoons • On Feb. 14, 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, is executed. Claudius the Cruel had banned all marriages and engagements. Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. • On Feb. 17, 1904, Giacomo Puccini's opera "Madame Butterfly" premieres at the La Scala theater in Milan, Italy. Set in Nagasaki, Japan, "Madame Butterfly" told the story of an American sailor, B.F. Pinkerton, who marries and then abandons a young Japanese geisha, Cio-Cio-San, or Madame Butterfly. • On Feb. 11, 1916, Emma Goldman, a crusader for women's rights and social justice, is arrested in New York City for lecturing and distributing materials about birth control. She was accused of violating the Comstock Act of 1873, which made it a federal offense to disseminate contraceptive devices and information through the mail or across state lines. • On Feb. 13, 1920, The League of Nations, the international organization formed at the peace conference at Versailles in the wake of World War I, recognizes the perpetual neutrality of Switzerland. The League also established its headquarters in the Swiss city of Geneva. • On Feb. 16, 1959, Fidel Castro is sworn in as prime minister of Cuba after leading a guerrilla campaign that forced right-wing dictator Fulgencio Batista into exile. The United States initially recognized the new Cuban dictator but withdrew its support after Castro nationalized U.S. assets on the island. • On Feb. 15, 1965, in accordance with a formal proclamation by Queen Elizabeth II of England, a new Canadian national flag is raised above Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Canada's national flag was to be red and white with a stylized 11-point red maple leaf in its center. • On Feb. 12, 1973, the release of American POWs from the Vietnam War begins in Hanoi as part of the Paris peace settlement. Operation Homecoming was completed on March 29, 1973, when the last of 591 U.S. prisoners were released and returned to the United States. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc. Letters Policy The Montmorency Tribune welcomes public comment in its Letters to the Editor section. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of this publication. Letters to the Editor must be approximately 400 words or less and must contain the authors name, city, state, and a daytime phone number where the author may be contacted. Your phone number will not be printed. Letters will be published as space is available and if we determine that the content is potentially interesting to our readers, is timely and whether similar letters have been previously published. The Montmorency Tribune reserves the right to edit and allow for length, grammar and clarity. We reserve the right to refuse any letter. The Tribune will NOT publish: Unsigned letters, form letters, letters attacking a private individual or business, thank-you notes or letters pertaining to political candidates. Letters for or against ballot proposals are welcome. Photocopied and faxed submissions will not be accepted. Emailed submissions may be sent to the following address: [email protected]. Letters must be received by noon Friday, to be considered for the next weeks paper. Established in 1886 Published by the Montmorency Press, Inc. (ISSN: 1070-7603) (USPS No. 361-680) The Montmorency County Tribune is published 52 weeks a year, on Wednesday, and is the legal newspaper for Montmorency County, MI and mailed under peridocial postage privileges at Atlanta, MI. Postmaster: Send address changes to Montmorency County Tribune, PO Box 186, Atlanta, MI 49709. Publisher:..............Bill Pinson Editor:............Michelle Pinson OFFICE Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday PO Box 186, 12625 State St. Atlanta, MI 49709 Phone: 989-785-4214 Fax: 989-785-3118 Email: [email protected] Website: www.montmorencytribune.com 1 1 1 2 2 2 9 Subscription Rates: year in county $27 year in state $29 year out of state $33 years in county $43 years in state $47 years out of state $54 month student rate $20 Subscriptions are non-refundable Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune 3 37 dogs and 6 miniature horses Scholarship applications available Employment agreement cancelled The spring 2013 Competitive Scholarship Program is seized from home after report Continued from page 1 underway at the Community Foundation for Northeast attend chair and vice chair training and of allowing Michigan (CFNEM) for the 2013-2014 academic year. of possible animal neglect Carroll to attend a conference for the Michigan AssociaEach year, over 50 active scholarship funds provide tion of Counties. • Peterson reported District Health Department No. 4 is losing $10,000 per month through its home health care program. • There has been discussion on the possibility of issuing punch cards to those who obtain free items from charitable organizations to cut down on the number of people who travel to multiple communities in order to take advantage of the organizations. Delta KKappa appa Gamma offering two scholarships for 2013 Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honorary organization for women educators, will award two scholarships in the spring of 2013. Applicants for the College Student Future-Educator Scholarship will vie for $1000. They must be a full or parttime college student that holds junior or senior status, be enrolled in a college program leading to a degree in education, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have a high school diploma from a school in Alpena, Montmorency, or Presque Isle County. Applicants for the High School Student Future-Educator Scholarship are being offered $500. They must be a graduating senior from Alpena, Montmorency or Presque Isle County; have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have plans to be a full-time college student commencing in the fall, following high school graduation, have plans to major in education and pursue a teaching degree. Applications for these scholarships may be picked up from high school counselors, ACC, or by contacting Kellie Poli at 989-354-6743. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2013. awards for a variety of schools and areas of study. Graduates of all ages in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, or Presque Isle, who meet specific eligibility requirements, are welcome to apply. The application deadline is April 1st. At www.cfnem.org follow the CFNEM Scholarship link to your own county to find a list of available awards. Check all eligibility requirements that apply to you, your school of choice, and your area of study. Complete the CFNEM FORM if indicated, then print and mail the application to our office with other supporting documentation. Contact the CFNEM office if you have questions or would like the application information mailed directly to you. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1st or delivered to the CFNEM office at 111 Water Street in downtown Alpena no later than the first regular business day in April. Visit our office, the CFNEM website www.cfnem.org, or call 354-6881 (toll free: 877-354-6881) for more information. Johannesburg-Lewiston Band Boosters chili dinner Feb. 10 The Johannesburg-Lewiston Band Boosters will be holding a chili dinner immediately following the 7-12th grade band Pre-Festival Concert on Sunday, Feb. 10. The concert will begin at 4 p.m., with expected chili time starting around 5 p.m. Chili with crackers and/or cheese toppings will be served, with a tossed salad and beverages. Donations will be taken at the door for the Band Boosters. A Hillman area individual is being investigated for possible animal neglect. The Montmorency County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of the situation. After investigating, 37 dogs and 6 miniature horses were seized by authorities last week. The dogs rescued include Chihuahuas, huskies, miniature dachshunds and English bulldogs. Some of the animals were being kept in a barn and doghouses, and did not have access to water or proper bedding. The dogs that were being kept outside were living on concrete. The animals have already been examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and medication has been prescribed, as well as deworming for those who needed it. Many of the dogs have skin issues from being dirty, and several of the English Bulldogs have a treatable condition called cherry eye. At this point, it is up to the court to determine the outcome of the animals. If it is determined that the animals will not be returned to the owner, they will be put up for adoption. If the animals become eligible for adoption at a later date, the information will be included on our website. (see url below) The horses were placed at a farm, and the dogs were taken to the Elk Country Animal Shelter. In order to make room for this many dogs, the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society of Harbor Springs and teh Otsego County Animal Control of Gaylord took a number of the dogs that were currently housed at the Elk Country Animal Shelter. If you would like to help the shelter with their care by donating supplies or money you can contact the shelter by calling 989-785-3738. You may also make a donation via PayPal by visiting their website at www.elkcountryanimalshelter.org and going to the bottom of main page and clicking on the “donate” button. House and Senate A Glimpse of Montmorency County’s Past: THIS PHOTO SPEAKS for itself. The team struggles to skid a heavy log load through snow to a rail landing. Probably involved in a Kneeland – Bigelow cutting around 1910, in western Montmorency County. Photo furnished by Herman Miller to the Montmorency Historical Society. Photo Restoration by Edisons’ Photo Fix and Sho. 989-742-3368 Newly Introduced Firearms Bills of Interest Senate Bill 63 and House Bill 4099: Assert immunity of "Michigan-made" firearms from federal gun bans (“Firearms Freedom Act”) Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R) and Rep. Greg MacMaster, respectively to establish that firearms which are completely made in Michigan and remain within its borders may be possessed and sold in this state, notwithstanding any potential federal gun bans that claim authority based on the U.S. constitution’s interstate commerce clause. The Senate version was approved 3-1 by the Judiciary Committee and sent to the full body for consideration. Republican Sens. Jones, Schuitmaker and Rocca voted “yes” and Democrat Sen. Bieda voted “no.” Meanwhile, House Speaker Jase Bolger told Mirs News the House will go slow on taking up gun bills given that emotions are still raw after the horrific Newtown school shooting in December. House Bill 4098: Authorize school employee concealed pistols with appropriate training Introduced by Rep. Greg MacMaster (R) on January 24, 2013, to make an exception to the “gun free school” provision of the state concealed pistol permit law, and explicitly allow a teacher, administrator, or other school employee to carry a concealed pistol if the school’s chief executive officer authorizes this and the individual has received whatever additional training is considered appropriate by the chief executive. Referred to committee, no further action at this time. House Bill 4104: Expand concealed pistol law “gun free zone” to libraries Introduced by Rep. Andy Schor (D) on January 24, 2013, to expand the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law to include public libraries. The bill would also prohibit carrying firearms openly (unconcealed) in a library. Some gun owners have protested local library gun bans recently by openly carrying firearms in the library; nothing in state law explicitly prohibits the open carry of firearms. Referred to committee, no further action at this time. Planning a raffle? Get numbered raffle tickets at the Tribune. 4 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Hillman Hometown Happenings by Linda and Brenda As winter continues, Correspondent we often think of why we live in Northern Michigan, driving on roads that only skilled professionals should attempt, and working out in below zero temperatures for days on end. Yes, the joys of living in a state with four seasons. Spring, summer, winter, and more winter. A bright spot in this weather crisis, snow sports! The Sno*Drift Rally, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and sleigh rides! Yes, sleigh rides, compliments of Thunder Bay Golf Resort. The Hillman-Wright Library will be hosting the “Taste of Michigan” on Valentines Day, Feb. 14 from 7-9 p.m at the Thunder Bay Resort. The event will include sleigh rides, raffle,wine and beer tasting class, entertainment, and deluxe appetizers. The tickets are $50 each and are on sale now at all branch libraries. The Red Hat Gals will be having lunch on Thursday, January 31 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dinner Table in Atlanta. Meet at 10:45 a.m. at the New Beginnings Church parking lot on the corner of Co Rd. 459 and 624. The Hillman Elementary School is now participating in the Labels for Education Program. You can send in your labels with students or drop them off at the elementary school office. Products where the point labels can be found are Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farm, Post Cereal, Dannon, GLAD, Pop Secret, Emerald Snacks, and BIC. Just clip and send them in to the school and you can help earn educational products for our students. Hillman Township’s Tiger Paw Park is hosting their exercise classes at the Hillman Community Center on Monday’s and Wednesday’s at 5:30 p.m. Families are offered a flat rate of $35 for 8 weeks or $20 for 4 weeks with 100% of the proceeds going to fund Tiger Paw Park summer activities. Exercise will include Biggest Loser and Leslie Sansone walking videos and new Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies, or you can walk the community center and do your own exercises. Zumba and Taebo videos will start at 6:15 p.m. Coloring books and other activities for younger children are available in the back room if moms want to bring children along. Any high school student who would like to participate in the exercise class can do so at no charge. The classes will be held through March 20. Call Peggy at 742-3096 ext. #1 if you have questions. The Hillman VFW will hold their regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. Hall rentals are available by calling Commander Tim Banks at 255-8910. Happy birthday wishes to Joanne Schalk, Cherokee Soik, Sue Elowsky, Ken Barrie, Kim Collier, Bradley Hunt, Jeff Baur, Ambrose Ablidinger, Linda Goossens, Caryn Herrick, Nathan Idalski, Veronica Brown, Stacey Oesch, Erin Fletcher, Sue DeFisher, Kelly Robertson, Ron Marquardt, Gina Robertson, Eleanor Lutze, Jamie Morrison, Brian White, Kari Fletcher, Patrick Keegan, Chaley Crawford, and Ruth Weiland. Happy anniversary to Gary and Julie Robertson, Ron and Sue Floer, and Harvey and Pat West. Have a great week, and remember to send in your information to Linda and Brenda at 211 Second Street, or e-mail to [email protected] or call 742-2563. 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SERVICES CONTRACTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & EXCAVATING Additions, Decks, Polebarns, Driveways, Landscaping, Septic Systems, Snowplowing • You might not be surprised to learn that some people who play video games can become rather obsessed. In 2007, one such person, a 45-year-old gamer, used a Japanese sword to rob a lingerie shop. He was apprehended, and when he was put on trial, he told the judge that at the time of the robbery he believed he was a female elf. • It's common knowledge that methane, a greenhouse gas, contributes to the rise in global temperatures. It's less well-known, however, that 20 percent of the world's methane emissions comes from livestock and their, well ... emissions. Construction Licensed & Insured Dale M. Robinson 22770 Pleasant Valley Rd. Hillman, MI 49746 Office: (989) 742-3247 Cell: (989) 464-1288 High Performance Insulations Distributor Installing Armstrong Products 24 HR Service FREE Estimates Servicing All Brands Construction 17850 Co. 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Call today: 989-785-4214 Put Your Ad Here! 5 6 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Lewiston Bits and Pieces by Ruth Munger their trek north for the Winter Special Olympics, but unfortunately they will not be stopping in Lewiston for their annual fundraiser dinner. It’s not that there is no “room at the inn,” it is more that there is just no inn large enough to accommodate them here in Lewiston. They will be stopping by the Fun Ones on Thursday, Feb. 7, for a hot dog and chili lunch before they head to Atlanta for dinner and an over-night stay. If you want to make a donation to the Michigan Winter Special Olympics, you can either drop by the Fun Ones and have some lunch and make your donation, or Wendy at Sweetwater Homes has agreed to be the collection person here in town. Lewiston’s community support has been amazing over the years, and we are hoping that by this time next winter, there will be a facility open to house all our winter sports visitors. I happen to see Dee and Jim Quin recently and they were quite appreciative that I shaved 10 years off and made them younger. It seems I had them celebrating 50 years together when they have actually been married 60 years. Seeing as their oldest is 59, we both figured I’d better set the record straight. Too late to acknowledge on time, I learned that another couple has been married 50 years. Bob and Darlene Brancheau celebrated their day with family on Saturday, Jan. 19. Their children hosted a big surprise party for them this summer to honor them and all their children, grand- • Wednesday, Jan. Correspondent 30: 10 – 11 a.m., Aerobics Class, Fifty Plus Club; Noon, Sassie Lassies and Red Hatters, Lewiston Lodge • Thursday, Jan. 31: 9:30 a.m., Lewiston Lakes Quilters, Congregational Church Basement; 4 – 5 p.m., Fellowship Church Family Ministry Food Pantry Open, Michelson St. • Friday, Feb. 1: 10 – 11 a.m., Aerobics Class, Fifty Plus Club • Monday, Feb. 4: 10 – 11 a.m., Aerobics Class, Fifty Plus Club; 11:30 a.m., St. Francis Women’s “Let’s Lunch,” Lewiston Lodge • Tuesday, Feb. 5: 9:15 a.m., TOPS, Bethlehem Lutheran Church Salutations, readers. This cold snap we have been having was certainly hard on lots of folks. People with heart and breathing problems had to either stay in or use extra precautions when venturing out. Then when they did go out, everything was so slippery and salt didn’t melt anything because of the extreme cold. Hope all of you made it through without any serious injuries or accidents. Well, people, it is Girl Scout cookie time. The Girl Scouts are out and about taking cookie orders now, but if you have been missed and want to order, I have the information. You can have a girl come to see you for an order email [email protected] or call 786-7135. If you want to take your chances and wait, there will be booth sales of cookies in various places during the month of March. The Wertz Warriors have begun children and many friends and relatives came to help them celebrate. Mark your calendar for Sunday, Feb. 10, when the J-L High School Band will be putting on the annual pre-festival concert and chili dinner. The event takes place at the high school, with the concert starting at 4 p.m. and dinner following. It is not often we get a concert and dinner for the cost of a donation, so we may as well take advantage when we can. Happy anniversary wishes this week go to Gordon and Kristi DePlanche and Jim and Mary Fuller, Feb. 1; Dan and Terrie Case, Feb. 2; Fred and Carol Heine and Dan and Wanda Rickabus, Feb. 3; and Robert and Cristina Boman and Brad and Betty Walker, Feb. 5. Happy birthdays are going out to Andrea Righi, Marilyn Sheldon and Donna Vasher, Jan. 30; Doug Arego, Deanna Fischhaber, Vicky Pevlov and Frank Zimmerman, Jan. 31; RaeAnn Kievit, Feb. 1; John Flynn, Cynthia Janssens, Phillip Lawrence and Katie Newton, Feb. 2; Tim Dowker, Sue Fast, Matt Griffith, Meghan Makranyi, Laura Phillips and Carol Rohde, Feb. 3; Jett Ewing, Ernie Flint and Joanna Slater, Feb. 4; and Kaylynn Kilbourn and Nathan Lucas, Feb. 5. If you have news to be published, please contact me by Wednesday the week before you want to see it in the paper. Call me, 786-4534, email me, [email protected] or drop me a note, 2456 S. Co. Rd. 489, Lewiston, 49756. Q : Some team is probably go ing to connect with the Generation 6 car early. What do you think is going to be the magic bullet? Is it going to be somebody with a rear-suspension deal, is it going to be aero? A : "I wish I knew that because then I would be that guy. Honestly, we talk a lot about trick, but I will tell you that I'm not a trick guy. I believe that you have to have an entire package. When you have that entire package, you may kind of find a trick that makes that package better, but that doesn't necessarily transfer to the team next to Jeff Burton, driver of the No. 31 Ri- you in the garage." chard Childress Racing Chevrolet, met with the media during a recent test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The following are some of his comments: Burton: FFresh resh Start With 'Gen 6' Chevy Q : You have talked about your struggles the past year or two and trying to get things straightened out and back on track. Is it a good thing that you guys have a new car, or is that going to be another issue that you guys are going to have to deal with? A : "I think the timing of the car is good for us as a company. I think that by anybody's measurements, we didn't have a good year throughout the company last year. We went almost the whole year without winning a race. Kevin (Harvick) won really late in the year. So for us, I think it's easier when there is a whole new car with a lot of new rules." (c) 2013 King Features Synd. Inc. Extension Connection The Cooperative Extension Service of Michigan State University and the County of Montmorency. Upcoming events: • Feb 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Developing Young Entrepreneurs and Leaders in Gaylord • Feb 6, Last day to register for Capital Experience • Feb 9, 4-H at the Mill in Hillman 1-3pm Big events in 4-H coming up by Janel Woodward, 4-H Program Coordinator 4-H has two big events coming and registration deadlines are fast approaching. If you are interested in either one of these events, stop by the MSU Extension Office at the courthouse in Atlanta to find out how to register or call 785-8013. Capital Experience Capital Experience is coming March 17-20, 2013 held in Lansing, Michigan. Applications are due to the Montmorency County MSU Extension office by Feb. 6. It is open to high school age teens interested in changing government and moving Michigan to a positive future. For four days in March, you will learn how government really works. You will choose one interest area, including environment, equality and personal rights, health, jobs and the economy, agriculture and crime, drugs and personal safety. Through the “Michigan Legislative Simulation” you will get to propose a law and work through the process of how an idea becomes a law. The total cost is $310 for 4-H members and $320 for non-4-H members. This covers costs for great meals, lodging (hint: bring your swimming suit), travel to various locations around Lansing, resource materials and fun! Partial scholarships are available. Check out the Capitol Experience website for an event application at http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/ 4_h_capitol_experience. Exploration Days More than 2,500 students and adult chaperones will be on the Michigan State University (MSU) campus June 1921 for the 44th annual 4-H Exploration Days. This precollege program is for students ages 11 to 19 and adult volunteers from all over Michigan. Participants stay in residence halls and attend sessions in their areas of interest ranging from veterinary medicine to Web design, performing arts, how to start their own business, organic farming and many more. Nearly 200 hands-on classroom and field trip sessions are offered. Exploration Days, Michigan’s largest annual 4-H event, is designed to help students learn new ideas and techniques, increase their interest in and readiness for college, explore career options, and develop decision-making, independence and teamwork skills. They also meet and interact with people from different backgrounds and areas throughout Michigan. 4-H volunteers and staff are on hand to provide oversight and guidance. When not in action-packed learning sessions, students will have a plethora of recreation and MSU facility tour choices. The online books will be available on Feb. 22 and the printed version will be in the MSU Extension office March 7. Registration opens March 19, 2013 and the registration deadline is April 30, 2012. Sessions are assigned on a firstcome, first-basis, so early registration is encouraged. For more information about 4-H Exploration Days, visit http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/4hexplorationdays. These are both excellent programs for youth. If you are not currently enrolled in 4-H you can still attend one of these events. Scholarships are available. For more information or to enroll contact the MSU Extension office at 785-8013. Q A : Talk about the new car, your team and the 2013 season. : "Obviously, we had some work to do based on our performance last year, and the year before, for that matter. We certainly made a lot of changes from the very top of the company to a lot of positions within individual teams. I feel good about what we have done. I think our preparation, what we have done to be ready before we start building cars is at a different level today than it was last year and even the year before." Petoskey Hearing Aid Center Jeff Burton thinks the new Generation 6 Chevrolet Sprint Cup car comes at a good time for the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing team. (Getty Images for NASCAR photo) has been bringing you the gift of hearing for 65 years. • Hearing testing • Hearing aid sales & repair. • Hearing aids for all lifestyles and budgets! Up to 30% off on hearing aids! Can’t find anything to write on? Get some scratch pads at the Tribune. In Lewiston at the American Legion on Monday, February 4, 2013 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 231-347-2431 • 1-800-323-4327 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Chris PPaffi affi joins Citizens Bank of Gaylord as Branch Manager (Gaylord, MI) – Citizens Bank has hired Chris Paffi as the branch manager for the Citizens Bank in Gaylord, Michigan, 100 East Main Street. As branch manager, Paffi will lead the Citizens Bank team in providing quality business and personal banking services to meet each customer’s specific needs and will continue the proud tradition of representing Citizens Bank in local community organizations. “I’m truly honored to be joining the Citizens Bank team,” says Paffi. “Citizens Bank is a great company and I look forward to helping our current and future clients with their banking needs.” Paffi has a business administration degree from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and has more than 12 years of business management experience. Paffi graduated from Johannesburg-Lewiston High School and has lived in the area for more than 35 years. He has been involved with several area organizations promoting business development and sports related activities in the Lewiston area. He is looking forward to becoming involved in commerce and business development in Gaylord. 7 THE MEDC APPROVED a $2 million economic development grant for Moran Iron Works of Onaway at its Jan. 23 meeting in Lansing. Pictured, from left, prior to the board hearing at the MEDC headquarters are: Ken Murdoch, MEDC development finance manager; Becky Nash, Moran CFO; Victor Rupert, Moran director and engineering manager; Marilyn Kapp, Moran public relations director; Gerald Ganske, Moran CEO and general manager; state Rep. Peter Pettalia; Charlie Nyhus, general manager of Moran North - Cheboygan; Joe Libby, Presque Isle County EDC executive director; and Andy Hayes from Northern Lakes Economic Alliance. Moran Iron W orks awarded for state grant Works REDWOOD STEAK HOUSE Friday, Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. Karaoke - DJ Feb. 2, 8, 15 & 23 Saturday Feb. 9 & 16 8:30 p.m. Fish Fry Choose from Whitefish Premium Cod or Ocean Perch $999 Wednesday Hand Dipped Jumbo Shrimp $999 Thursday 8 oz. Prime Rib $9 “This grant not only helps the Moran company maintain its leadership in the steel fabrication business, it also provides infrastructure that can be used by other companies and local agencies to develop projects in the region,” said Pettalia, R-Presque Isle. “I’m pleased to add my support to this effort because it’s these kinds of partnerships for development - bringing state, private and local public entities together that are helping rebuild a healthy economy throughout Michigan. I congratulate everyone who has been working on this project as it moves closer to a successful outcome for our communities.” Moran Iron Works, Inc. is a custom fabrication facility that has been designing, developing and manufacturing custom large metal modular components since 1978 and is expanding its Onaway facility to make larger products, as well as make dock and facility improvements at the Port of Calcite in Rogers City. Presque Isle County has offered support to the project by purchasing a boom crawler crane to be used at the port. “Through the hard work of Moran Works Inc. and their successes we SINCE 1945 QUALITY CUSTOM BUILDING Daily Specials Tuesday & Friday A $2 million grant to help boost economic development and job creation in the region was awarded to Moran Iron Works , following a hearing at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “This is one of the most important things that has happened to Moran Iron Works in 35 years of business,” said Tom Moran, founder of Moran Iron Works. “The public and private partnership that was just created has propelled this company into another class of business, one that is much needed in Northeastern Lower Michigan. The effect this project will have to our local region will be immense and recognized nationally.” The local contingent from Moran Iron Works that attended the MEDC meeting - Gerald Ganske, CEO and general manager; Victor Rupert, director and engineering manager; Charlie Nyhus, general manager of Moran North - Cheboygan; Marilyn Kapp, public relations director, and Becky Nash, CFO; Andy Hayes from Northern Lakes Economic Alliance; and Joe Libby, Presque Isle County EDC executive director - was met by state Rep. Peter Pettalia for the final hearing before the Michigan Strategic Fund board. 99 Early Bird 4:30 - 6 p.m. Early Bird Specials Sunday - Thursday 4:30 - 6 p.m. $699 - $999 Open Daily At 4:30 p.m. (989) 786-4600 • Lewiston, Michigan www.theredwoodsteakhouse.com HOMES, GARAGES, ADDITIONS, REMODELING, SIDING WITH CUSTOM COMPUTER DESIGN, WHOLESALE BUYING, LEGACY CABINET DEALER Bring your plans or we can start from scratch Sheridan Valley Homes Old Co. Rd. 612 • (989) 786-2355 • Lewiston, MI 49756 website: www.sheridanvalleyhomes.com License # 2102029458 • Certified Green Professionals • Lead Certified We are excited to aid them in their expansion plans and development,” Libby said. “It’s always exciting to see such a good quality company creating much needed jobs in our area.” The $2 million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant will supplement the total $16 million project investment, which is expected to generate a $100 million economic benefit over the next 10 years. The company currently employs 89 people, and, as part of the agreement, will hire 75 more before the end of Dec. 2014. “The goal is to increase employment opportunities in Northeastern Lower Michigan; we’ve been doing that for a long time,” Ganske said. “With the steps recently taken, and with a big help from MEDC, Presque Isle EDC and MSF, we are seeing this process expedited and our goals are being reached.” Presque Isle EDC and Northeast MI Affordable Housing are also working with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and local school districts to ensure there are good housing and education options for new employees. Cater To Co war ds Cow ards Open Monday through Thursday P.O. Box 170, Bay Street Lewiston, MI 49756 New Patients Are Always Welcome Office Hours By Appointment (989) 786-2104 John P. Marconnit D.D.S., P.C. General Dentistry 8 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune All Around Atlanta • Wednesday, Jan. 30: 9 a.m., Exercise, Correspondent Senior Center; 14.p.m., Baby Basket, Atlanta Congregational Church; 4-8 p.m., Michigan Works! Free Education Classes, Michigan Works! • Thursday, Jan. 31: 11 a.m., Water Aerobics, A Win-Sands Motel • Friday, Feb. 1: 9 a.m., Exercise, Senior Center • Monday, Feb. 4: 9 a.m., Exercise, Senior Center; 4-8 p.m., Michigan Works! Free Education Classes, Michigan Works! 6:30 p.m., Cub Scout Troop 3089, Assembly of God Church • Tuesday, Feb. 5: 11 a.m., Water Aerobics, A Win-Sands Motel; 2 pm, Knitpickers, Senior Center, Atlanta; 2-6 p.m., Caring Place, Atlanta Church of Christ Hello Atlanta! The temperatures have been in the deep freezer this past week, so if you are going out for any reason, dress warmly. Special happy birthday wishes to Pam Fulkerson, who celebrates on Feb. 4, from her family and many friends. Wish her a very happy birthday, if you run into her. Happy birthday wishes to Lonnie Stevens, Tavia Mulholland, and Anthony Ruggery, Jan. 30; Ryan Kent, Lori Hass, Cathy McKinnon, Bruce Kent, Kayene Baur, and Chuck Smith, Jan. 31; Scott Ellis, Douglas Penn, Tess Kisigo, Josh Teets, Brianna Thompson, and Sierra by Gloria Schultz Folsom, Feb. 1; Hillery Holberton, Georgette Prince, Angie Kent, Angel Klein, and Summer Raninken,Feb. 2; Mary VanSickle, Tristen Juergens, Tom Young, Donna Kent, and Emily Godin, Feb. 3; Jimmy Dobbyn, Feb. 4; and Jessica Radziejewski, Aurora Redman, Hannah Offerman, and Rachel Thompson, Feb. 5. Happy anniversary wishes to Chad and Chanel Kamen, Feb. 4; Roger and Barb Steele and Denny and Barbara Moore, Feb. 5. Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Ruth Johanna Neumann Williams, longtime summer resident in Atlanta, and well known to the community. Please say a healing prayer or send a cheerful card to Debbie Barnes Kamen, Larry Cunningham, Deborah Thompson, Richard Gall, Seanelle Dice, and Helen Carey. Also, please say a prayer to keep our troops, here in the states and on foreign lands, safe. Congratulations to Daniel Palmer, 2012 graduate of Atlanta Community School, who graduated from Marine Corp. boot camp on Friday, Feb. 1st, in California. We wish you well, in your future training and choices. The Atlanta School Board will meet on Monday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m., at the school. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the office. The Montmorency County Conservation Club will meet at Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Atlanta Senior Center, M-33 North of Atlanta. The American Legion Post 201 will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., at their Post Home. The Uptown Girls Red Hat Society of Atlanta will be meeting at the Dinner Table at 11:30, on Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013. Valentines Day is Thursday Feb. 14, so do something special for your significant other, even if it is a special dinner with candlelight or just hanging out together. The pro sled dog races will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 and 17, at the Clear Lake Park Day Use Area. Matt Woudenberg is still involved in the event, and you can direct any questions to him at 989-7854295 or 231-420-6320. The Atlanta Senior Class is having a fundraiser Donkey Basketball game, on Tuesday, Feb. 26. If you would like to play, please contact class advisor Sandy Baum at 989-370-5025. Come and enjoy the laughs. If you have any meetings, events, birthdays, anniversaries, parties, fundraisers, etc. for the column, please contact me by Wednesday at [email protected], 989-7854771, or 10955 S. Baker Rd., Atlanta, MI 49709. I hope you have a safe and happy week! Alpena Buick GMC 307 S. 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REPORT DRUG SALES OR DEALING OFFERS TO HUNT: 1-800-573-DRUG (3784) Huron Undercover Narcotics Team JEFF DYKEHOUSE from the Mackinaw State Historic Parks held a Water, Woods & Wildlife presentation for the Atlanta students in Mrs. Culham and Mrs. Ellis’ classes last week. The students learned about the Great Lakes Watershed and the animals that utilize that habitat. They were able to view many animal mounts, exhibits and photos. The presentation was greatly enjoyed by the students. Atlanta Hillman Lake Avalon Ess Lake Long Lake Rush Lake Canada Creek Ranch Onaway J & K Custom Signs Engraved & Relief Routed Wood Signs John & Karen Gibson 16420 Harwood Rd, Atlanta 989-619-7697 [email protected] Helping Those in Need... Food and (Free Clothes) the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Emergencies call for appointment. 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Johannesburg Building Grades K-, 8 Lewiston Building Grades 1,2,4,5 Limited Openings Limited Openings High School Grades 9-11 If you are interested in enrolling a student under the School of Choice program in one of the above listed openings, please contact one of the following offices by Friday, February 1, 2013. Johannesburg K-8 Lewiston K-8 J-L High School (989) 731-2040 (989) 786-2253 (989) 731-4420 Office of the Superintendent Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools 10854 M-32 Johannesburg, MI 49751 Phone: (989) 732-1773 In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, age, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service, or in employment. For information, contact: Superintendent, Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools, 10854 M-32 East, Johannesburg MI 49751, 989-732-1773 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune State offers to lease property to Briley Township for recreational purposes by Yvonne Swager Staff reporter Briley Township might acquire the use of 40 acres adjacent to recreation property owned by the township. At the regular township meeting on Jan. 21, John Zollars, township trustee, said the state is agreeable to a lease of the private property that has been used in the past for access to ski trails. Zollars said attempts last year to gain access across the private property from the property owner were unsuccessful, so he contacted the state to inquire about the possibility of a lease on the property. He said a local representative for the Department of Natural Resources has also become involved in the quest for access. “It looks to me like they are ready to go. All we have to do is approve this lease,” Zollars said. The lease is at no financial obligation to the township as long as the property is being utilized for recreational purposes, according to Zollars. “There are some real advantages to this forty acres,” he pointed out. In addition to extending the ski trails, Zollars said the DNR has been consulted about the possibility of opening up a nearby road accessing a tower for use as a scenic overlook. He said one could see almost as far as Gaylord from that spot on some days. “There’s a great potential there for a good tourism attraction,” Zollars summarized. Anna Rogers, township clerk, suggested legal counsel review the lengthy lease agreement prepared by the state before the township board approves signing it. The matter was tabled until a special meeting scheduled for Feb. 6. Also discussed at the recent meeting was whether a vote at a previous meeting thought to have passed actually did pass. The 3-2 vote was concerning a motion to require background checks on all volunteers for the township. Bruno Wojcik, township trustee, explained that discussion on the motion had been limited because Michael Wurtsmith, township supervisor, had “called the question” or demanded a vote before all of the discussion on the issue had been completed. Wojcik said Robert’s Rules of Order require a two-thirds vote in order to pass when discussion is limited, which, on a fivemember board, would be a 4-1, not a 3-2 vote. “I’m just trying to make the point that I believe that the motion failed, so I cannot vote to approve the minutes,” Wojcik said. In other business: • After being asked to work together to develop a job description for the office employee, Bonnie Flynn, treasurer who also works in the office, and Rogers produced two different documents. • Flynn developed an employment agreement pertaining to her current position as the office employee, and Rogers produced a generic job description for anyone in that position. 9 Canada Creek Ranch by Barbara Ann Steele Our north country is very pretty with the fresh snow. The snow looks like icing laying on tree branches, fences and deck railings. With the very cold weather preserving the snow it should be great for snowmobiling. Fisherpersons, you may want to participate in the Black Lake Sturgeon Fishing Contest that starts this Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 a.m. Take M-211 north of Onaway. You may either fish or spear these fish. They can grow up to 6+ feet, weigh 150-200 lbs. Females mate at 30 years of age, and can live 150 years. For early registration, go to the DNR Onaway Field Station from 2 to 8 pm, Friday, Feb. 1. Fishing hours are 8 am to 2 p.m. each day of the season. The 2013 total harvest limit for the state of Michigan is six sturgeon. The season will close once the sixth fish is harvested. For more details call the Gaylord Operations Service Center at 732-3541 or visit www.michigan.gov/fishing. This Saturday, Feb. 2 is the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, PA. At 7:25 a.m. a groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, is pulled out of his den. If he sees his shadow it is predicted that we will have six more weeks of winter. The largest celebration in Punxsutawney was a crowd of 40,000 people. Then, on Feb. 4 at 9:18 a.m., 44 days, 11 hours and 55 minutes of winter will have passed and the equivalent remains before 9:14 p.m., on March 20, which is the spring equinox and the beginning of spring. In the over 100 years of record keeping, “Phil” has been right 39% of the time. All ladies are invited to attend the 5th annual Ladies Night Out on Saturday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m. at St. Paul Hall in Onaway. Cost is $15 per lady, which includes an hors d’oeuvres table, buffet dinner by Manzana’s, entertainment, prizes, raffles, auctions. Tickets may be purchased from Citizens National Bank, Tom’s Family Market, Pine Lumber and Awakon Federal Credit Union. Proceeds go to support the Onaway Area PTO and the Onaway Correspondent The matter was referred to the personnel and policy committee, which consists of Flynn and Rogers. • Flynn has been appointed to four committees, Rogers, Wojcik, and Wurtsmith have each been appointed to two committees and Zollars has been appointed to serve on one committee. • The board voted in favor of paying Yeo & Yeo up to $6,000 plus travel expenses for conducting an audit of the township because the township is past due for a required audit. Flynn voted in opposition after indicating that amount is about three times what the township has paid in the past for an audit. • A motion passed in favor of purchasing a Microsoft update at the cost of $279. • Approval was given to pay an accounting assistant $15 per hour for up to 20 hours per week. • The blight officer, John Streiff, has resigned. Bonnie Flynn, zoning administrator, has indicated she will also be resigning. As a result, discussion took place regarding combining the two positions. The matter is on the agenda for the special Feb. 6 meeting. • A complaint has been filed against the township assessor, who scored 30 out of a possible 100 on a recent review. No action has been taken pending a subsequent review scheduled for Jan. 29. • Tom Weber has been appointed to the Board of Review. Before/After School Program. Like playing Euchre? Starting next Thursday, Jan. 31st at 2 p.m., everyone is invited to play Euchre at Olds El-Bo Inn located on M-33 North. Eight games will be played. Anyone staying for dinner will get 10% off their food bill. For more info call the El-Bo at 785-4713. CCR member Julie McEwan says “With a turn out of 84, the Recreation Committee thanks all the TREK volunteers for their hard work in making the TREK a great success. In the aftermath of the Dec. snow storm, the volunteers that took on clearing the trail had the biggest task and challenge this year. Volunteers set up and ran food sites, helped serve, set and tended campfires, set/removed blockades, and donated appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. A big thank you to Sue Schymanski for the use of her garage for the chili/soup site and all effort she put into making that a special stop. Eric and the Ranch staff are to be complimented for providing their support and hard work once again this year. The generosity, work, time, and talents of our volunteers made this event possible. To everyone that participated.Thank you. Kudos to all. Also, a big thank you to the TREKers for their generous monetary donations to help cover the food costs. The dining room and gift shop are open weekends. New in the gift shop are pullover sweatshirts. The 2013 CCR calendars are on sale. Also, we still have nuts, trail mix, various chocolate covered nuts, etc. We wish a happy birthday to Grace Adams, who will be 94, Feb. 2; Larry Burcz, Feb. 5; Karen Cousino, Jan. 31; and Joe Watkins, Feb. 6. Question: Where do forest rangers go to “Get away from it all?” If you have any news for this article, please contact me by Wednesday evening the week before you want to see it in the paper. Contact me at one of the following: 989-785-4865, 8424 Brown Trail, Atlanta MI 49709 or send email to [email protected]. THE BABY BASKET of Atlanta was the recipient of a generous donation of food and supplies that the Sno*Drift organization collected from various participants, organizers, and spectators of the 2013 Sno*Drift Rally. Pictured left to right: Ken and Claudia Buchanan with Sno*Drift, Carol Young representing the Baby Basket, Barbara Steencken and Marilyn Andre with Sno*Drift. THE DINNER TABLE 11839 M-33 North of Atlanta 989-785-0151 Hours: Sun.- Thurs. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Breakfast Special: Eggs, potatoes, sausage or bacon, toast, coffee or tea - $399 Lunch Special: Free order of potato wedges with any sandwich order! Date DINNER SPECIALS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Meatloaf Diner - $499 Sweet & Sour and/or General TSO Chicken or Shrimp - $499 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich or Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia - $499 Baked Spaghetti - $499 Shepherd’s Pie - $499 Fish Fry Basket - $549 Grilled 8 oz. USDA Choice Sirloin w/Seasoned Red Skins & Vegetable - $799 Sports 10 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune J-L’S WYATT PELTON, surrounded by the Onaway defense goes up and over for the shot. HUSKIE CHEYENNE BERRYHILL shoots for 2 outside the key during the January 21 match-up. J-L Cardinals suffer second loss of the season Lady Tigers defeat Huskies, 70-16 by Yvonne Swager Turnovers plagued the Cardinals from Johan– nesburg-Lewiston in their second season loss to the Cardinals from Onaway. The Jan. 23 game in Joburg ended with the final score of 72-57, Onaway. Joburg took an early lead of 13-8 with the help of five points from Cole Nagy. Onaway came within one in second quarter play, and a downtown Onaway shot changed the momentum, putting Onaway up for the rest of the game. Troy Huff, coach for Joburg, estimated his team had about nine turnovers in the first half of the game and possibly as many Staff reporter as 12 in the second half. He credited his players with a good team effort in applying the press in the final quarter, but said his team was just down too much to recover at that point. Huff said his team struggled offensively in hitting the open corners for the easy look, but the team is young and will hopefully grow from the play against the more experienced Cardinals from Onaway. The top scorers for Joburg were Nagy with 13 points, including three triples, Logan Huff with 11 points and Jake Newell and Cameron Nickert each with eight points. by Yvonne Swager Hillman’s Lady Tigers downed the Lady Huskies from Atlanta on Jan. 21 with a final score of 70-16, Tigers. John Kuzewski, coach for the Tigers, said his team has been improving on defense. The top scorers for Hillman were Jensen Tchorzynski with 20 points and Alissa Jones with 15 points. The leading rebounders were Katelyn Kenyon and Morgan Hardies, each with 11, and Jones with nine rebounds. The Tigers had won five straight games in a row, including the victory over Atlanta, to achieve a record of 7-4, but two recent losses, one to Posen and one to Arenac Eastern, left them at 7-6 for the season and 7-3 for the league. “I’ve definitely seen improvement in defense. The girls are really working hard,” Kuzewski said. The leading scorers for Atlanta in the Staff reporter game against Hillman were Lacy Ferguson with 11 points and Kayla Durocher with four points. The game took place on Monday after the Huskies had played at Arenac Eastern the previous Friday. “Mondays are kind of sluggish days, I hate to say,” said Melony Haskin, coach for the Huskies. The Huskies went on to play Mio the following Thursday, and Haskin said she saw better things happen for her team during that game. “It was one of our better first halves, really. The girls were looking for each other and moving without the ball,” the coach said. The Atlanta scorers in that game were Durocher with eight points, Ferguson with seven, and Cheyenne Berryhill and Ariann Fulkerson each with two points. Lady Cardinals tak arriors takee down Forest Area W Warriors by Yvonne Swager Forest Area’s Lady Warriors were unable to bring down the high-flying Lady Cardinals from Johannesburg-Lewiston on Jan. 24. The Warriors never really posed a threat, and the Cardinals led throughout. Joburg led 12-6 after the first quarter of play with the help of five points from Madison Showerman and four from Hailey Weaver. The Cardinals continued to stretch the score gap throughout the first half. Joburg’s Abby Schlicher lit up the board and the crowd with two triples as well as four from the floor and two from the line. Katelyn Weaver, Hannah Huff and Brittany Cherwinski pitched in to help the Cardinals to a 20-point lead at the halftime break. Seven third quarter points from Cherwinski, five from Showerman and Staff reporter CARDINAL MADISON SHOWERMAN goes for the ball against Warrior Emily Gonyer. four from Huff assisted in boosting Joburg to a 36-point lead after three quarters of play. The story became gloomier for the Warriors as the final quarter progressed. Cardinal Katie Kierczynski fired off a triple for emphasis at the start of the fourth. Natalie Hamilton followed with a score and a steal that resulted in another Joburg bucket. She found the hoop one more time for good measure before Julia Nieman made good with two points on a steal. Shannon Kievit found success from the line for Joburg as the final seconds ticked down, taking the game to the ending score of 67-23, Cardinals. The Cardinals were undefeated this season until their second match up against the Gaylord St. Mary Snowbirds on Jan. 22. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune 11 Bowling Scores Timbertown Lanes Thursday Nite Mixed Arctic Cats . . . . . . . . . 28-7 Cast Offs . . . . . . . . . 24-11 Timbertown Lanes . . . 22-13 Misfits . . . . . . . . . . . 19-16 3 Dark 1 Lite . . . . . . 17-18 Not A Clue . . . . . . . . 11-24 3 Rights & A Wrong . 10-25 Team high game, 3 Rights & A Wrong, 1005; team high series, Timbertown Lanes, 2751; men’s high game, Larry Stricklin, 259; men’s high series, Robert Sietman, 682; women’s high game, Therese Miller, 234; women’s high series, Kim Werner, 573. Lewiston Gang Seagulls . . . . . . . . . . 94-46 Hawks . . . . . . . . . . . 78-62 Eagles . . . . . . . . . . . 77-63 Blue Jays . . . . . . . . . 70-70 Mourning Doves . . . . 65-75 Orioles . . . . . . . . . . . 64-76 Cardinals . . . . . . . . . 56-84 Robins . . . . . . . . . . . 56-84 Team high game and series, Seagulls, 739-2115; men’s high game, Lou Tosi, 223; men’s high series, Larry Sticklin, 617; women’s high game and series, Susan Haynes, 240-536. Senior Matinee Alley Cats . . . . . . . . 86-47 Nice Try . . . . . . . . . . 76-57 RB’s . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-59 Miss Fits . . . . . . . . . 68-65 Penguins . . . . . . . . . 65-68 BJ’s . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-72 Hotshots . . . . . . . . . 53-80 Avengers . . . . . . . . . 49-84 Team high game, Hot Shots, 689; team high series, Penguins, 1975; men’s high game, Joe Peschke, 214; men’s high series, Lee Sperry, 600; women’s high game, Sue Beattie, 203; women’s high series, Teri Lee, 505 Minnie Mouse Talley’s . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7 Know Good . . . . . . . . 14-7 Premier Electric . . . . . 12-9 Timber Rollers . . . . . 10-11 JK Custom Signs . . . . . 7-14 Chauncey’s Chicks . . . 6-15 Team high game, Timber Rollers, 659; team high series, Know Good, 1844; women’s high game and series, Grace Carroll, 211-528. Tuesday Nite Men’s Twin Lakes Marina . . . 16-5 Barry’s Auto . . . . . . . . 14-7 Lewiston Hotel . . . . . . 13-8 Peyton Painting . . . . 11-10 Talley’s . . . . . . . . . . 11-10 Real Estate One . . . . . 7-14 Northshore Resort . . . . 7-14 Tandem Transport . . . . 5-16 Team high game, Lewiston Hotel, 1203; team high series, Barry’s Auto, 3458; men’s high game, Brian Carroll, 289; men’s high series, Jerry Keyser, 771. Talley’s . . . . . . . . . . 23-12 Rogue . . . . . . . . . . . 21-14 Twin Lake Auto Repair 16-19 Moose Lodge . . . . . . 12-23 Lewiston Glass . . . . . . 9-16 Team high game and series, Talley’s, 1100-3138; men’s high game, Harold Miller, 246; men’s high series, Tim Keyser, 672. Gaylord Bowling Center Early Swingers 1 - Spartan Sewer & Septic 2 – Jerry’s Tool & Die 3 – J&B’s Barn & Grill High scratch game, Barb Arseneault, 234; high scratch series, Lisa Bakker, 623; high handicap game and series, Barb Arseneault, 294-747; high team game & series scratch, Spartan Sewer & Septic, 843-2403. Tag-a-Longs 1 – Shakes N’ Such 2 – Airway Automation 3 – Benjamin Bolser Att. High scratch game & series, Carla Carter, 226-624; high handicap game, Julie Morton, 244; high handicap series, Carla Carter, 651;high team game scratch and series, Airway Automation, 899-2564. Friday Nite Men’s K-N-K Excavating . . . 24-11 NICK JUDKINS, navigator for Nick Roberts, poses by their 2012 Subaru Impreza halfway through the Sno*Drift competition when they were ranked ninth overall. The team went on to take third place in the super production class on their first trip to Sno*Drift and their second ever rally event. Newcomers RRoberts oberts and Judkins tak takee 3rd place by Yvonne Swager Newcomers to the Sno*Drift Rally made the podium this year. Nick Roberts and Nick Judkins, Minneapolis, took third place in the super production class at their second ever rally event. Last year, the two began talking about their mutual interest in rally competition. Judkins said Roberts called him up shortly after and asked if he was serious. “Seven months later we put the car together and had it built and made it to LSPR,” Judkins said. LSPR is a regional event in Houghton that is expected to become part of the national circuit. That race took place near the end of last season, and this year’s Sno*Drift was the next opportunity. “Apparently, we’re doing pretty well. We’re in ninth overall right now,” Judkins said halfway through the Sno*Drift competition. The first stage was a little rough, he said, and Roberts had to take some corners a little slower and learn how to maneuver the car. Staff reporter “I just kind of got back into the rhythm of reading the notes. We just kind of found a good rhythm,” Judkins explained. He said he learned during his first race experience to try to take it easy and have fun. “Push yourself to a level that you’re comfortable with,” Judkins advised. The pair went on to take third place for super production. After the awards, Judkins was asked if it’s wise to sit in the passenger seat on roads covered in ice and snow. “With him behind the wheel, yes,” Judkins replied, referring to Roberts. “He’s a very talented driver. I have a lot of trust in him.” Overall, Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard, driving a 2011 Mitshbishi Lancer Evolution X won the 20 stage race with comined time of 2:24:22.0. David Higgins and Craig Drew, driving a 2013 Subaru WRX STI took a close second place with a time of 2:24:28.2. Leonid Erlichich and Carl Williamson, driving a 2007 Subaru Beast placed third with a time of 2:36:12.4 N0W At The LEONID ERLICHICH and navigator Carl Williamson drove this 2007 Subaru Beast into third place overall. Pictured above, spectators cheer them on during the Orchard Road/ Avery Lake Rd. stage on Friday. SPECTATORS ENJOYED previewing the cars that would be participating in the Sno*Drift Rally during Friday’s Parc Expose’ held in downtown Lewiston. 1. Name the winningest left-handed pitcher in Boston Red Sox history. 2. Who was the manager the only time the Arizona Diamondbacks won 100 games in a season? 3. In 2011, the SEC became the second conference to hold the top three spots in The Associated Press college football poll. What conference was the first? 4. Name the last NBA team before the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 draft to have two of the top four overall picks. 5. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time NHL leader in career assists with 1,963. Who is No. 2? 6. In 2012, American Vincent Hancock won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in skeet shooting. How many other men have won consecutive golds in the event? 7. Who was the youngest player to take part in golf's Ryder Cup? By: Chris Richcreek Answers 1. Mel Parnell had 123 victories (1947-56). 2. Buck Showalter went 100-62 in 1999. 3. The Big Eight, in 1971 (No. 1 Nebraska, No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 3 Colorado). 4. Houston, in 1983. 5. Ron Francis had 1,249 career assists. 6. Hancock was the first to do it. 7. Sergio Garcia was 19 when he played for Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1999. 12 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Church News: At the Hillman United Methodist Church Pastor Don chose “His Heart, Our Mission,” as the title for his sermon, which was based on scripture from Luke 4:14-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a. Ashley Bartow acted as acolyte for the service. The choir sang “I’m Adopted” and the beautiful anthem “We Gather Together,” which was accompanied by Sue Barsen on the piano. We were blessed and thank Ron and Ada Ferguson for serving refreshments after the worship service. Please keep all those on the prayer, our churches, our young people going to school and college, servicemen and women and their families, and our country and leaders list in your prayers. Our congratulations and birthday blessings go to Ada Ferguson, Jan. 27; Bill Morrison, Jan. 28; Michaela Rena Ferguson and Aaron Bartow, Jan. 29; Carol Derby, Jan. 30; and Erin (Scramlin) Fletcher, Jan. 31. On Sunday, Feb. 3 we will observe the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Please, keep on bringing in your items for the Gaastra Mission and also the Episcopal Church food pantry, which is in need of cereals, peanut butter, ranch dressing, pancake mix, boxed stuffing, instant potatoes, canned meats and juice. Keep on bringing in your old batteries and put in a donation for the shipping. Please remember our prayer requests and have a blessed week! The Lewiston Congregational United Church of Christ invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Feb. 3rd. Rev. Ginny Titus’ message is entitled “Anointed.” Feb. 3rd begins the United Church of Christ’s celebration of the Annual U.C.C. Women’s Week Honoring. Our service for that day will be led by various women of our church. It promises to be a meaningful time of worship for all! We hope that you can attend. Members and guests of St. John Lutheran Church, Hillman, observed the Third Sunday after the Epiphany last Sunday. Flowers on the altar were given by Don and Betty Wright in loving memory of Jacob Oswald and in celebration of Don’s birthday. Thank you to Lee, Earl, McKenzie and Liz for assisting Pastor Mandley with the worship service. Friends of St. John Children’s Center will again be selling paczkis on Sunday, Feb. 10. Pre-orders are appreciated and order forms are available in the lower narthex. The Youth Group will be hosting a Valentine’s Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 17, following the morning worship service. As Pastor Mary Fitzgerald of the Calvary Episcopal Church recovers from recent surgery, Brenda Bailer will lead morning prayer this first Sunday in February. Coffee and fellowship follow in the founders’ room. Margaret Elwood is recovering from her broken ankle. We invite your special prayers for Pastor Mary Fitzgerald and Ruth Fitzgerald, who are recovering from recent surgeries. Also for Don Smith who heads for surgery this next week. Many in the community are coping with the flu and upper respiratory issues, so prayers for neighbors and friends are greatly appreciated. Others who need prayers for healing, guidance and thanksgiving include Marion, Kathy, Rebecca, Barbara, and Mary. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 12 and come join us for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Service from 4-7 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce and beverage. The freewill offering will go towards kitchen renovation at the church. Please join us. Ash Wednesday services will be held at Calvary at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. All are welcome. Phyllis Benac reported that we are serving an increased number of families at our monthly Community Food Pantry. The pantry is open the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Canned goods and other non perishable food items, along with personal care items are available for those who may need extra help to feed their family. Donations to the pantry are always welcome, and if you can help, cash donations along with the items noted above can be dropped off at the church or at the Hillman Wright Library. No gift is too small and we appreciate your support! Thank you. Happy birthday wishes to: Linda Albright, Feb. 4; Brianne Herbek, Feb. 5; and Carol Allen, Eleanor Barber, and Barbara Eagle, Feb. 8. Want to brighten their day? Send a card or make a quick birthday phone call. Happy birthday all! All are welcome for services at Calvary. Should you need spiritual support or information, call the church at 989-742-3111 and leave a message. We will be sure to call you back. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, celebrated Holy Communion worship service on January 20, led by Father Rehagen. All are welcome to join us. St. Mark’s is sponsoring a child from the Dominican Republic. The congregation is paying her tuition so she can attend an Episcopal school in her own country. She sent us a card telling us a little bit about herself and her goals. She likes numbers and wants to be an accountant. Rev. Phil Seitz led us in worship on January 27. A coffee hour followed the service. All are invited to join us at Atlanta Congregational Church this coming Sunday, Feb. 3, when Holy Communion will be served and Pastor Keith’s meditation will be titled “Transformation.” We were saddened this past Sunday to hear of so many who are in need of prayer. Please pray for the families and friends of Eric Hunter, Dick Martindale, Josh Prasad, Evelyn White’s brother, and for the family of Joan’s friend Carol. Prayer is also needed for Nan and Bud (Nan having suffered a stroke recently), Seanelle Dice, Melissa Bebout, Joe Anderson, Jr., Bob McPherson, Lillian Carroll, Chuck and Shelley, and Bonner Berker. Copies of the proposed revised bylaws are available at the church. Please read them carefully, as we will vote on them at a congregational meeting Feb. 24. At the Full Gospel Church, Pastor Dave Fisher titled his message “Life: A Gift from God.” The scripture reading was from Jeremiah 1:4 and 5. Here is a good report: Our adult Sunday school class has had five weeks of perfect attendance. We are studying the book of Genesis. It is interesting, how from way back then to now, things in human nature have changed yet stayed the same. Fisher’s of Men Study is in progress. All are invited to join. Class is on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Lewiston at the Family Ministry Center. There is Bible study on Tuesday at 2 p.m. On Thursday the food pantry opens at 4 p.m., and then at 6 p.m. there is That Thursday Thing: Praise, Worship and Word service. All are invited to join us in worship to the Lord. Please pray for those who are still fighting the flu, those who are suffering from other illnesses, for the homeless, for men and women in the military, and for our country. As Ambrose Bierce quoted, “Christians and camels receive their burdens kneeling.” At the Community Baptist Church of Hillman, Pastor Killion’s message came from 1st Corinthians, Chapter 15. Paul passed on that which Area Church Schedule Atlanta Bible Church Pastor Roger Steele, 1/2 mile north of blinker on M-33, office 785-2088, home 785-4062 Sunday School ............... 10 am Sunday Worship ............ 11 am Sunday Eve. Bible Study . 6 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting ....... 6 pm Atlanta Church of Christ ½ mile north of blinker light M33. Ministers: Jerry Robertson Office: 785-4561 Sunday Bible Study ....... 10 am EST: Worship ................. 11 am Potluck after service Worship ....................... 1:30 pm Daylight Savings Worship11 am and 6:30 pm. Wed. Prayer Service ... 6:00 pm Bible Study .................. 6:30 pm Caring Place, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays from 2-6 pm - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 10 am-2 pm In Search of the Lord’s Way WGTU-TV, Sundays ... 7:30 am www.atlantacoc.com Atlanta Congregational United Church of Christ Rev. Ginny Titus, 785-3231, Rev. Keith Titus, 785-3231 Jerome St. opposite the old Atlanta Elementary School Sunday Service ......... 10:30 am Sunday School during service Baby Basket, Wed. ....... 1-4 pm Beaver Lake Community Church Assembly of God 9007 M-65 South, Lachine, Jack Williams, Senior Pastor Christian Ed. ....... Sun. 9:45 am Worship Svs. .......... Sun. 11 am Bible Study ........... Wed. 6:30 pm Kids Programs ... Wed. 6:30 pm Bethlehem Lutheran Church LCMS 3805 CR 612 W., Lewiston, (989) 786-3713, Steven Thiel, Pastor Sunday Service ......... 10:30 am Divine Worship .......... 10:30 am Adult/Youth Bible Stud. .... 9 am Wed. Bible Study ........... 10 am Big Rock Congregational Church Pastor Keith Jones - Office, 7852062, PO Box 683. 4 miles west of Atlanta, M-32 www.bigrockchurchatlantamichigan.org Bible Study .................. 9:15 am Morning Worship ........ 10:30 am Youth ............................. 6-8 pm Monday Men’s Bible Study..7:30 pm 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Women’s Fellowship ........ 1 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting .. 6 pm Ladies Bible Study meets at 1 and 6:45 pm (many other small groups meet weekly) Calvary Episcopal Church 330 State St., Hillman. Office 742-3111 Sunday Service and Church School ............................ 11 am Weekday Morning Prayer - Tue. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. ECW ..................... third Sunday Food Pantry Hours: 2nd and 4th Thurs., 2 to 4 pm Vestry ........ Second Wed., 6 pm Community Baptist Church 15860 State St., Hillman Pastor Jim Killion, 989-742-4385 Sunday School ............... 10 am Sun. Worship Service .... 11 am Tues. Prayer & Bible Study .... 6:30 pm Christian Science Society 209 W. First, Ste. 103, Gaylord. Info: (989) 732-7001 Service/Sunday ......... 10:30 am 2nd Wednesday ............... 8 pm April - November Comins Mennonite Church Kevin Salsbury, 4263 N. First St. W., Comins, MI 48619. 989-848-2909, [email protected] Sunday School ............... 10 am Worship Service ............. 11 am Emma Lowery Congregational United Church of Christ Everyone is welcome as you are. Ron Carter, Pastor, 826-5503 Sunday School ............ 9:45 am Morning Worship ............ 11 am Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor Jeff Londgren, 24640 Veteran’s Mem. Hwy., Hillman. Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliated with Wisconsin Synod Worship .......................... 11 am Sun School .................. 9:30 am Wed School ..................... 3:30 pm Wed Bible Class .............. 7 pm Family Ministry Center David Fisher, Pastor. Corner of Michelson and Mantz Streets, Lewiston, MI, 785-4657 church; 785-4791. Tues. Bible Study ............. 1 pm That Thursday Thing ........ 6 pm Youth Activities ...... Please Call Full Bible Chapel of Lewiston Co. Rd. 612, east of Lewiston, north side of road, 786-4138 Sunday School ............... 10 am Services ............. 11 am & 6 pm Service, Wed. ............. 6:30 pm First Baptist Church of Atlanta SBC Pastor Mike Neefe - 785-3569, Corner of Co. Rd. 489 & Lake 15 Rd., Atlanta, ¼ mile west of high school Family Sun. School ........ 10 am Worship Services ........... 11 am Wednesday Bible Study..7 pm First Baptist Church, Onaway Pastor Denver Dekeyster, 989733-8013, corner of S. Lynn and Elsden St. Sunday School ............ 9:45 am Worship Service ............. 11 am Evening Service ............... 6 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7 pm First Baptist Church of Lewiston Pastor Don Evilsizer, Co. Rd. 612, Lewiston; 786-3095 Sunday School ............... 10 am Worship Service . 11 am & 6 pm Wed. Family Night ...... 6:30 pm Men’s Prayer, Fri. ............ 9 am Full Gospel Church David Fisher, Pastor, M-32 West, Atlanta, 785-4657 Sunday School ............ 9:45 am Service .............. 11 am & 6 pm Missionettes & Royal Rangers, Wed. ................................. 6 pm Bible Study, Wed. ............ 6 pm Greely Baptist Church (ABC) Bruce Rubin, Pastor, Lachine Sunday School ............ 9:30 am Worship ..................... 10:30 am Prayer/Bible, Wed. ........... 7 pm Space devoted to church news made possible by: Hetherton Reformed Presbyterian Church 3 miles north of Vienna at 1200 Meridian Line Rd. Sunday School ............... 10 am Service ........................... 11 am Hillman Free Methodist Church Pastor Robert Coen 341 W. Third, 742-4025 Bible Study .................. 9:30 am Morning Worship ....... 10:45 am Children’s Church ..... 11:15 am Nursery available Wed. Shining Stars ....... 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study .......... 7 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Pastor Joshua Ketelsen, Corner of M-68 and Glasier Rd., Onaway, Church 989-733-8412 www.holycrossonaway.com Adult Bible Class ......... 8:45 am Sunday School ............... 10 am Worship Service ............. 10 am Jesus The Good Shepherd Catholic Church Rev. Rolando Silva, 742-4542, Co. Rd. 487, Atlanta Mass, Sat. ................... 4:30 pm Reconciliation one half hour before mass or by appointment. Johannesburg Christian Church Pastor Scott Scheer, 989-7057456, Johannesburg Worship Service ... 10-11:30 am Joy Community Church Pastor Chris Raspar, 989-733-4626 Worship ..................... 10:45 am at Onaway Comm. Center, children’s church and nursery provided. Lewiston Congregational United Church of Christ Rev. Ginny Titus, 785-3231, Rev. Keith Titus, 785-3231 3191 Kneeland Street, (989) 786-4764 www.lewistonucc.com Worship ..................... 10:30 am Liberty Baptist Church Pastor Larry Kirby 14267 Carney Rd., Lachine, MI 49753, 379-4777. Sunday School .......... 10-11 am Coffee Hour .......... 11-11:30 am Worship ........... 11:30-12:30 am Prayer/Bible, Wed. ........... 7 pm Lighthouse Fellowship Church Non-denominational 24400 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Hillman, Jerry Huffman, Pastor; for information, call Wes Smith, 989-742-4137; John Merrill, 989354-4841 Sunday Service .............. 11 am Sunday School ............... 10 am Sun. Eve Service ........ 3:00 pm Bible Study, Wed. ....... 7:00 pm Food Center Distribution, Fourth Wednesday ................. 12-2 pm Lovells Community Chapel 8133 Bald Hill Rd. Lovells, MI 989-348-2701 Sam Smith, Pastor [email protected] Sunday School ............ 9:30 am Worship Service ............. 11 am Bible Study .............. Wed. 7 pm Maple Grove Community Church - Rust Township Pastor Peter Smith, 22109 Cohoon Road For infomation call 785-4156 Church ........................... 11 am Sunday School ............... 10 am New Beginnings Ministries Pastor David Hill 16960 N. Co. Rd. 459 Across from the Hillman Airport Sunday Fellowship .... 10:15 am Sunday Worship ....... 10:45 am (Children’s program during Worship) Thurs. Men’s Group ......... 8 am Bible Study .......... Call for schedule Mon. Craft Club .............. 10 am The Northern Michigan Restoration Branch (Independent Members of the R.L.D.S. Church) Presiding Elder, Jim Wregglesworth, (989) 733-2752; Priest, Harry Hyde, (989) 7336371; Priest, Doug Daggett, (989) 685-3698 Pre-worship ................. 9:45 am Sunday School ............... 10 am Sunday Worship ............ 11 am Prayer Service, call any of the above numbers for more info. Onaway and Millersburg United Methodist Churches Pastor Josh Blanchard, 3647 N. Lynn, Onaway, 733-8811 Onaway Worship ........ 9:30 am Millerburg Worship .... 11:15 am Pleasant Valley Free Methodist Church 19109 Pleasant Valley Rd. Hillman, MI 49746 Worship .......................... 11 am Wednesday Bible Study ... 7 pm Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Lachine, call Les Hall, 785-3918, for information St. Augustine Catholic Church Rev. Rolando Silva, 742-4542, 24140 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hillman Sunday Mass .......... 11:00 a.m. Daily Masses: confer weekly bulletin Reconciliation one half hour before mass or by appointment. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Rev. Santiago M. Hoyumpa, 4086 Salling St, Lewiston, 786-2235. Weekly Thurs.-Fri. ......... 9 a.m. Saturday Mass ............ 4:00 pm Sun. Mass ..... ........... 11:00 am Call for weekday Mass schedule St. John’s Lutheran Church Pastor Jason Mandley, Co. Rd. 452, 6 miles north, Hillman, 742-4400 Sunday School Bible Class Cathechism ... 8:45 am Sunday worship ............. 10 am St. Mark’s Episcopal Church M-33 North, Atlanta, 785-5339 Sun. Services ................... 9 am Seventh Day Adventist Church, Onaway Pastor David Austin, Call Norman Luttman, 733-2408 Sabbath School ........... 9:30 am Worship Service ........ 11:15 am Tuesday Prayer Meeting .. 7 pm United Methodist Church Rev.Donald R. Derby, 742-4372 or 742-3014, Hillman. Email: [email protected] Worship, Sun. .................. 9 am Sunday School .......... 10:15 am Wed. Bible Study ........... 10 am E.J. PAUL INSURANCE ATLANTA: 785-4578 SHERIDAN VALLEY HOMES HILLMAN BP LEWISTON: 786-2355 HILLMAN: 742-4313 Iva Charlotte Webb More Church News was most important. Jesus died on the cross, was buried, then rose from the tomb on the third day, In order to Save us from our Sins. Jesus is coming back to earth to bring His people to Heaven. The Sunday Special was performed by Brian Becker. He sang “For Those Tears I Died” and accompanied himself on the guitar. It was very moving. Our church has been blessed by the new people who have been attending our church. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who doesn’t have a church to attend. Come and join us. We are looking forward to meeting you! Coming Events: Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. - Breakfast at the church; Feb.10 - The Lord’s Supper/Fellowship Dinner/MediLodge Service; and Feb.12 at 6:30 p.m. - Business meeting. On Feb.16 at 5 p.m. there will be a Valentines dinner. It is open to all adults, married or single. We just ask that you put your name on the sign-up sheet so we know exactly how many will be attending. It is always a great evening of fellowship and an extra special treat, because the men of the church always do the cooking and cleaning! Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, and if you have friends in general who would like to attend are more than welcome. Let us continue to keep Pastor Killion and his family in prayer. Pray for all of the sick and injured in our church and the community, for those who have lost loved ones, the military personnel and their families, the hungry, homeless, lonely, and depressed, for peace in Israel, and pray for our country. Thank God for all the answered prayers and blessings. Have a God filled week! Mrs. Iva Charlotte Webb, 88, of Hillman went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2013. She was born on December 17, 1924 to Asahel and Myrtle (Rymer) Howard in Coline, Michigan. She grew up at McCollum Lake near Curran, Michigan and attended school in Fairview. She married Kenneth E. Schroeder in 1945 and moved to the thumb area of Michigan after World War II. She and Kenneth had two children, Gene (Nancy) Schroeder of Atlanta, and Glenna (Edward) Spencer of Hillman. She began her working career with Verizon in Cass City, Michigan as a “trouble operator” when it was still General Telephone, moving with her work to Davison, Michigan as things became more computerized. After the death of her husband Kenneth in 1967, she married Ronald L. Webb in 1969. She gained two daughters in that marriage, Josephine (Craig) Dohning of Cass City and Pamela (Robert) Muxlow of Hillman. She considered them her own. During her marriage to Ronald, she retired and enjoyed traveling summers and spending winters in Florida. After his death in 1989, she continued his custom by driving herself to Florida for the winter until she reached the age of 81. In 1996 Iva moved to the Hillman area and became a faithful member of the Hillman Free Methodist Church. Iva was an avid gardener, reader, quilter, and seamstress. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, as well as jigsaw, crossword puzzles, and card and board games. She is survived by her four children; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Beals of Burton; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Asahel and Myrtle Howard; first husband, Kenneth Schroeder; second husband, Ronald Webb; sisters, Leola Mazany, Thelma Coon, Edith Des Jardin, Ruth Stahl, and Margrete Coon; brother, Asahel “Bud” Howard; son-in-law, Edward Spencer; and great-grandson, Gabriel David Spencer. Funeral services for Mrs. Webb were held on January 26, 2013 at the Hillman Free Methodist Church, Hillman, MI, Pastor Robert Coen officiating. Interment will take place in the spring at Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, MI beside her first husband, Kenneth. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home. Condolence messages can be sent via our website, www.greenfuneralhomes.com. Thinking of leaving town? Get your passport picture at the Tribune. Girls Varsity Basketball Game time 6 p.m. 1/31 - Atlanta @ AuGres 2/4 - Atlanta vs Central Lake 2/7 - Atlanta @ Fairview Girls Varsity Basketball Game time 6 p.m. 1/31 - Hillman @ Mio 2/4 - Hillman @ Alcona 2/7 - Hillman @ AuGres Girls Varsity Basketball Game time 6 p.m. 2/5 - JL vs Inland Lakes 2/7 - JL @ Central Lake 2/12 - JL vs Pellston Boys Varsity Basketball Game time 6 p.m. 2/1 - Atlanta vs AuGres 2/4 - Atlanta @ Boyne Falls 2/8 - Atlanta vs Fairview Boys Varsity Basketball Game time 6 p.m. 2/8 - Hillman @ AuGres 2/22 - Hillman @ Hale Boys Varsity Basketball Game time 6 p.m. 1/30 - JL vs St. Marys 2/1 - JL vs Forest Area 2/6 - JL vs Bellaire Fun Page Answers 1) Finland 5) Glasses 9) Moran 2) Zorbing 6) Pons 10) Apollo 13 3) John Travolta 7) Venus 11) Emergency 4) Religious cult 8) American Motors 12) 16 13) Are Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune 13 Obituaries: Janice Lynn Levendoski Mrs. Janice Lynn Levendoski, 63, of Lewiston, Michigan passed away suddenly on January 21, 2013. She was born to the late Theodore and Phyllis (Angell) Battin in Lansing, Michigan on July 8, 1949. On November 30, 1974 in Lansing she married Thomas Levendoski, and together they raised a family. They moved to Lewiston from Holt, Michigan in 1991. She worked as a beautician for 40 years in both Holt and Lansing areas and was the owner and operator of Roselawn Manor Salon for many of those years. She enjoyed many things in life, including her love for fishing and being on the water. She liked to take trips to the casino and gamble and was often the luckiest person there. She had a love for her ’65 Mustang, her animals, and most importantly, her grandkids. She will be incredibly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years, Tom Levendoski of Lewiston; son, Ted (Angie) Levendoski of Holt; daughters, Kerrie Levendoski of TN, Lisa (Ted) Poor of Lansing; Lori Levendoski of Eaton Rapids; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Kathy (Joe) DiBlase of Lansing. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Phyllis Battin. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial held in celebration of her life at a later date at Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt, MI. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested all memorials be made out to the ASPCA; 424 East 92nd Street New York, NY 10128. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home. Condolence messages can be sent via our website, www.greenfuneralhomes.com. Jerold Robert Scovie Jerold Robert Scovie, born May 15, 1959, to Robert and Alice Scovie in Marshall, Michigan, slipped peacefully away to the Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Jerry loved northern Michigan. Jerry graduated from Marshall High School and attended Kellogg Community College and Spring Arbor University. His career in quality control within the automotive industry spanned Quincy Products, Johnson Controls, and Ford Motor Company before he became a private consultant for Proxemics Consulting and Summit Polymers. His happiest years were those he spent with Sharyn, who was the love of his life. Jerry was gifted with a magnetic personality that fostered long-term friendships, which he cherished. He leaves his mark on the hearts of many, and we are all better to have known him. We are consoled by our certainty that his ever buoyant, indomitable faith has led him into the arms of the Lord. Jerry leaves behind big shoes that nobody else can ever fill, dreams that we need to finish, and the gift of an abundant love we are free to share. To quote him, “Believe it.” Jerry loved his family and is survived by his wife, Sharyn Ann (Gossett) Scovie; his father, Robert Frederick Scovie; sister, Janet Louise Hamilton; brother, John Edward Scovie; brother, Jay (Trina) Scovie; sisters and brothersin-law, Tami Scovie, Deanna (John) James, Jed (Fran) Gossett, Terri (Brent) Sinn, Dwayne Neil Gossett; and the following nieces and nephews: Lindsay Scovie, Allison Scovie, Laurel Scovie, Rebecca Scovie, Hannah Scovie, Jonathan Scovie, Jordan Scovie, Kyle Scovie, Jay Hamilton, Jon James, John Munro, Adam James, Jed F. Gossett, Jr., and Marrissa James. His mother, Alice Louise Egbert Scovie; sister, Mary April Scovie, and brother James Fredrick Scovie, preceded Jerry in death. Jerry spent his life helping others and was ever eager to champion the cause of the underdog. A mass in his honor was held January 25, 2013 at St. Fabian Catholic Church in Farmington Hills. A memorial service for Jerold will also be held at a later date in Lewiston, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Catholic Relief Services, or the Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements were handled by McCabe Funeral home. www.mccabefuneralhome.com 14 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Tribune Fun Page Weekly Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20: Aries, you have been living life in the fast lane, but this week you may need to apply the brakes. If you’re not careful, you could miss out on some exciting stuff. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21: Taurus, someone you know may feel like he or she deserves something that you have. Do not validate any jealousy and take the higher road by not engaging the situation. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, provide a steady and strong hand to keep someone you love on the right track. It may not be easy to be so supportive, but do what’s necessary to help a loved one. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, although you are very persuasive this week, you should focus all of your attention on selling yourself to others in the workplace. This can make promotion imminent. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, you might sense that something isn’t quite right this week with a couple of people you know. Don’t be shy about asking questions to get to the bottom of the situation. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, it can be difficult to believe the truth sometimes, especially when the news is not what you want to hear. Don’t let disagreements cloud common sense. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, mixing business and pleasure is not the right approach this week. Avoid starting new romantic relationships with someone in the office and focus on work. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, remember that risk may ultimately bring reward when considering an investment opportunity. With this in mind, you may want go out on a limb this week. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, you are on a roll and you probably have no plans to slow down for anyone. Try to slow down and help others if you find yourself with some free time. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, honesty is the best policy but you do not always have to be so forthcoming with your opinions. Employ tact if you are asked for your opinions on certain issues. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18: Even a minor disagreement could have you licking your wounds, Aquarius. Don’t use this week for sulking. Get back on the horse and dust yourself off. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, avoid potentially sticky situations this week. It is better to defer to an expert even if it means making a financial investment. Trivia 1) From what country is Teemu Selanne on being the all-time leading scorer in men's Olympic hockey? Finland, Canada, Norway, Spain Mars, Saturn, Mercury, Venus 2) What sporting activity is where one rolls down a hill inside a giant inflatable pvc ball? Curling, Bonesball, Zorbing, Hashing 8) Which car company was the last to produce the “Rambler”? GM, Studebaker, Ford, American Motors 3) Who became the first male to make the cover of McCall’s magazine? Burt Reynolds, Charles Bronson, John Travolta, A streaker 9) Jack Diamond was an alias of what New York gangster? Schultz, Capone, Gotti, Moran 4) From the 2nd century what was the “Five Pecks of Rice Band”? Canals, Sailing ships, Gardens, Religious cult 5) Champagne flutes and brandy snifters are types of what? Glasses, Hose, Ladders, Scissors Answers and Solutions on Page 13 6) What’s a slender tissue joining two parts of an organ? Nuchals, Optics, Pons, Virals 7) What planet did the first successful interplanetary spacecraft fly past? 10) Which movie was tag lined, “Houston, we have a problem”? Armageddon, Top Gun, Apollo 13, Psycho 11) What’s a nurse’s certification with CEN after their name? Eyes, EKG, Exercise, Emergency 12) How many days long is Oktoberfest celebration in Munich? 3, 8, 16, 28 13) Which is a unit of area equal to 100 square meters? Rad, Are, Mab, Wan Entertainment Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune 15 New DVDs reviewed in this column will be released Feb. 11, 2013 goes up close with kids, parents and administrators to see how bullying is handled. The message at the core of the movie is that not enough is being done. Rather than explore the causes of bully behavior, the film focuses on how school officials, legislators and communities have shrugged off the effects of bullying, while children still endure senseless cruelty every day. PICKS OF THE WEEK The Perks of Being a Wallflower (PG-13) Charlie (Logan Lerman) is a lonely 10thgrader just hoping to make it through the school year. He has no close friends, and no hopes of finding any joy in his teen years. Charlie's perspective changes after he gets swooped up by two seniors (Emma Watson and Ezra Miller) who show him that life is bigger than our insecurities. The film is based on a novel by Stephen Chbosky, who adapted it for the screen, and directed it himself. And it totally works. The movie is funny, heartfelt and sensitive. Anybody who has been or still is a teenager can find something in this story that speaks to them. The Sessions (R) - Mark (John Hawkes) is a writer who can't write. Since he caught polio as a child, he's spent most of his time in an iron lung (a giant tube that helps him breath), and the rest of his time on his back, hardly able to move. He's also 34 and a virgin. After talking it over with his caregiver and his priest (William H. Macy), Mark gets the blessing to see a sex therapist (Helen Hunt), a licensed professional who can walk him through his first few times. It's a heartwarming, grownup movie about sex. The experience is funny, relatively easygoing and rather uplifting. Bully (PG-13) - This documentary explores what bullying does and has done to the youth of America. Immediately, the stakes are set high. Documentarian Lee Hirsch finds two families who have lost children to suicide after they were bullied. The movie also follows Alex, a boy who is bullied every day because of the way he looks. The filmmaker The Man with the Iron Fists (R) - This is a cheesey, overdone pile of kung-fu runoff, and it's all clearly made with love. Thank writer, director and star of the film, RZA. The movie A Q : I've always really liked Anthony Michael Hall, especially his recent sci-fi series, "Warehouse 13." However, I do miss seeing him in comedies: His gueststarring turn on "Community" a few seasons back was hilarious. Can you tell me if he'll be on a comedy soon? -Audrey W., via email : When "Awkward" returns to MTV this summer for its super-size third season, Anthony Michael Hall will join the hit series as a teacher at Jenna's high school. According to those in the know, Anthony will play a sadistic creative-writing teacher who insists on pushing his students beyond their academic limits. Anthony also co-stars in the feature-film comedy, "Sexy Evil Genius," along with Michelle Trachtenberg, Seth Green and William Baldwin. *** : While I wasn't a big fan of the story line Scott Foley had on last season's "True Blood," I was excited to see him in my living room again after leaving "Grey's Anatomy." What can I see him on next? Trudy K., via e-mail : I agree with you, Trudy. Scott Foley is one of those underrated, underutilized actors who we need to see much more of. So, you can imagine my happiness upon discovering that he is set to guest-star on one of my favorite shows, ABC's "Scandal." His character is said to be a part of a major story arc that will play out toward the end of the current season. Creator and head writer Shonda Rhimes was eager to work with Scott again after his run on "Grey's," so one show's loss is another's gain! *** : A while back you wrote that "Unfor gettable" had belatedly been renewed for a second season; however, I've seen neither hide nor hair of it yet. Please tell me that the suits didn't change their minds again! -Hilary S., Portland, Maine : Don't worry, Hilary, the Poppy Mont gomery-starring police procedural will indeed have its second season on CBS. And we now have a premiere date, which is Sunday, July 28 at 9/8c. As I reported previously, season two will comprise 13 episodes, with Dylan Walsh, Jane Curtin and most other cast members returning. A Ezra Miller, Emma Watson in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower is an obvious love letter to the bargain-bin action movies of his youth. In 19th-century China, a remote village is prey to a band of vicious outlaws. It's up to the town blacksmith to lead a curious band of unique fighters through a series of confusing, cluttered and ridiculous action scenes. It's gory, it's action-packed, and it's hard to follow, in a fun way. TV RELEASES • Weeds: Season Eight • Gossip Girl: The Complete Sixth & Final Season • Nurse Jackie: Season Four • The Hardy Boys: Season 3 • Matlock: The Eighth Season • Family Matters: The Complete Third Season (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. Q A Q Anthony Michael Hall Readers: A few months ago, I was disheartened to report that AMC had decided not to renew "The Killing" for a third season. In another rare reversal, along the lines of CBS's renewal of "Unforgettable," AMC recently announced that the crime drama WILL be back for a third season. Season three takes place a year after the Rosie Larson case was solved, as Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman) searches for a runaway girl and uncovers a string of murders connected to Sarah Linden's (Mireille Enos) previous murder investigation. Linden, no longer a detective, must return to both a career and a case she had put behind her. All this renewal reversal has given me new hope for ABC’s “GCB” to return, whether with ABC or another network. Let’s make this happen TNT, I’m looking at you! Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at [email protected]. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" By Susan Cain 1. Name the group that released "Fire!" in 1968. 2. Who sang "He's the Greatest Dancer," and when? 3. What's the story behind the name of Roxy Music? 4. Who wrote and released "The Safety Dance," and why? 5. Name the song that contained this lyric: "The more you fall in love. The more your heart can break in two, Now that you've said goodbye." Answers 1. The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. During performances of the song, Arthur Brown would wear a helmet that, yes, was on fire. A dish with lighter fluid was bolted to a cap he wore. 2. Sister Sledge, in 1979. The song came back when Dannii Minogue used it on her "Club Disco" album in 2007. 3. Frontman Bryan Ferry was passionate about movies and the theater, as well as old dance halls and cinemas. Roxy was a popular theater name. 4. Men Without Hats, in 1983. The song was a protest against bouncers who admonished club dancers not to pogo, which is basically jumping up and down in place, although without a pogo stick. 5. "Big Love, Big Heartache," performed by Elvis Presley in the 1964 film "Roustabout." After being run off the road on his motorcycle, Presley's character, Charlie Rogers, is invited to be a carnie at a traveling carnival. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. Reviewed by Rose McAllister Croke 1. Mama .............................(PG-13) Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj CosterWaldau 2. Zero Dark Thirty ..................(R) Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton 3. Silver Linings Playbook .......(R) Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence 4. Gangster Squad .....................(R) Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling 5. Broken City ...........................(R) Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe 6. A Haunted House ..................(R) Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins 7. Django Unchained ................(R) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz 8. Les Miserables ...............(PG-13) Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe 9. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ..............................(PG-13) Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen 10. The Last Stand ....................(R) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc. When "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain was first published in hardcover in 2012, it spent 42 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Now available in paperback, "Quiet" will once again spark a national conversation about the power of introversion in a world that reveres gregarious, loud-talking extroverts. A self-acknowledged introvert, Ms. Cain argues that our culture holds a deliberate bias toward the Extrovert Ideal (the highly verbal alpha personality) while dramatically undervaluing the strengths of introverts (introspection, persistence and sensitivity). Yet many of the greatest achievers of the 20th century were introverts, including Eleanor Roosevelt, George Orwell, Rosa Parks, Marcel Proust, Warren Buffet, Dr. Seuss and Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak. In Part One of "Quiet," Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal and how its far-reaching effects permeate our culture. In Part Two, she explores the psychology of tem- Recommended Reading perament and the roles of hereditary and free will in personality. In Part Three, Cain compares the differences between Western culture, where the individual is deemed most important, and Eastern culture, where the success of the group is valued above that of the self. In Part Four, she offers practical advice on everything from how to network if you dislike small talk and being a "pretend extrovert" when it is beneficial, to better negotiating introvert-extrovert relationships and helping an introverted child to navigate school and foster friendships. "Quiet" commands attention by championing the power of silence and solitude in a world that often rewards attention-seeking behavior. It is a book that will get people talking at a time when the pressure to entertain and sell ourselves, and never visibly be anxious, keeps escalating. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc 16 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Legal Notices: NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincenzo Ruggiero and Anna M. Ruggiero, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to National City Mortgage Services Co, Mortgagee, dated Oct. 2, 2000, and recorded on Oct. 4, 2000 in Liber 177 on Page 381, in Montmorency county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to PNC Bank, National Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred FiftyEight and 71/100 Dollars ($65,958.71). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Montmorency County, at 10:00 AM, on Feb. 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Albert, Montmorency County, Michigan, and are described as: The West half of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 25, Town 29 North, Range 1 East. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: Jan. 9, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott and Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #253907F03 (01-09)(01-30) 35-38 NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Kress, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mort- gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May 25, 2004, and recorded on June 9, 2004 in Liber 251 on Page 784, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Montmorency county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred FortySeven and 46/100 Dollars ($69,447.46). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Montmorency County, at 10:00 AM, on Feb. 7, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Hillman, Montmorency County, Michigan, and are described as: The land situated in the Township of Hillman, County of Montmorency and State of Michigan: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Town 31 North, Range 3 East; thence South 50 feet; thence East 300 feet to the point of beginning; thence South approximately 180 feet to the Water’s Edge; thence East 50 feet; thence North approximately 180 feet to the South right of way line of Sunset Trail; thence West to the point of beginning part of Southeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, T31N, R3E. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: Jan. 9, 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott and Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #419497F01 (01-09)(01-30) 35-38 NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below if you are in active military duty. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by DONALD R. EHLERS, a single man, Individually and as Trustee of the Donald R. Ehlers Living Trust, dated July 30, 2001, Mortgagors, to INDEPENDENT BANK, having its principal office at 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Mortgagee, dated Aug. 28, 2007 and recorded Sept. 24, 2007 in Liber 295 of Mortgages, Page 945. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum of TWENTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY THREE and 39/100 ($29,423.39) dollars including interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum. No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the first floor of the Courthouse, 12265 M32, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Montmorency, City of Atlanta, Michigan, on Feb. 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104, Public Acts of 1971 [MCLA 600.3240(8), MSA 27A.3240(8)] the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the property is determined to be abandoned under MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241(1), in which case the property may be redeemed during the 30 days immediately following the sale or expiration of statutory notice period. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Avery, County of Montmorency, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit: Parcel 3; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 16, Town 30 North, Range 3 East, Avery Township, Montmorency County, Michigan, thence North 1322.6 feet; thence East 1318 feet to the point of beginning; thence East 660 feet; thence South 610.45 feet; thence South 49 degrees West 328.02 feet; thence North 86 degrees, West 307.86 feet; thence North 80 degrees West 307.86 feet; thence North 80 degrees West 79.81 feet; thence North 798.35 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to and together with a roadway easement described as 33' right and left of a line described as: Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 16, Town 30 North, Range 3 East, Avery Township, Montmorency County, Michigan; thence North 0 degrees 04’49" West 663.60 along section line to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 42’11" East 1067.19 thence South 46 degrees 34’49" East 119.35 feet; thence South 70 degrees 28’16" East 160.83; thence North 80 degrees 18' East 79.61 feet; thence South 86 degrees 05’22" East 307.86 feet; thence North 49 degrees 21’18" East 328.02 feet; thence South 68 degrees 49’24" East 44.45 feet to the point of beginning. INDEPENDENT BANK Mortgagee SCHENK, BONCHER and RYPMA Curtis D. Rypma P44421 601 Three Mile Road, N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 495441601 (616) 647-8277 35-38 NOTICE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi- tions of a mortgage made by Hakan Karlsson and Leeanne Karlsson husband and wife Tenants by the Entirety, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage North, Mortgagee, dated February 16, 2007, and recorded on February 23, 2007 in Liber 289 on Page 84, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Montmorency county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One and 13/100 Dollars ($128,881.13). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Montmorency County, at 10:00 AM, on February 14, 2013. Said premises are situated in Township of Montmorency, Montmorency County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Block 1, Village of Lewiston, according to the plat recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 4, Montmorency County Records, excepting the Southerly 14 feet. Also: Lot 5, Block 1, Village of Lewiston, according to the plat recorded in Liber 1 of Plat, Page 4, Montmorency County Records, excepting the Southerly 14 feet. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 16, 2013 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2525 File #409070F01 (01-16)(02-06) 36-39 NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6100 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE – Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Nichole A. Beauregard, a single woman of Montmorency County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Independent Mortgage Co. Central MI dated the 4th day of March, 2004, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Montmorency and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of March, 2004, in Liber 248, Page 147 of Montmorency Records, which said mortgage was assigned to Independent Bank, thru mesne assignments, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $40,097.38 (forty thousand ninety-seven and 38/100) plus accrued interest at 6.00% (six point zero zero ) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, there- fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on, the 14th day of February, 2013, at 10:00:00 AM said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Courthouse in Atlanta, MI, Montmorency County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Briley, in the County of Montmorency and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Situated in the Township of Briley, County of Montmorency and State of Michigan: Lot 12, PINE GROVESUBDIVISION, Briley Township, Montmorency County, Michigan, according to the plat ,recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 23, Montmorency County Records. Commonly known as: 10725 Culver Street PPN: 003-740000-012-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 16, 2013 By: Foreclosing Attorneys Attorney for Plaintiff Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 2155 Butterfield Drive Suite 200-S Troy, MI 48084 WWR# 10110074 (01-16)(02-06) 36-39 NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE DEFAULT having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arnold A. Ives and Ella M. Ives, husband and wife, whose mailing address is 236 West Lincoln Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837, to Community Federal Credit Union, 500 S. Harvey, Plymouth, MI 48170, dated June 30, 2003, and recorded on July 7, 2003, in Liber 233 Page 664, Montmorency County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $38,836.93, plus interest, at a rate of 5.625% per annum, together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. local time, the undersigned will: At the Montmorency County Courthouse, Atlanta, Michigan, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due on said mortgage, including all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land in the Township of Albert, County of Montmorency, State of Michigan, Lots 31 and 32, WEST TWIN MOBILE HOME ESTATES, as recorded in Liber 2, Pages 86 and 87, of Plats, Montmorency County Records. Commonly known as: 1580 County Road 612 West, Lewiston, Michigan 49756 Tax Identification No.: 001-560-000031-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 7, 2013 Mortgagee Community Financial Members Federal Credit Union 500 S. Harvey Plymouth, MI 48170 Pamela S. Ritter (P47886) Attorney for Mortgagee Community Financial Members Federal Credit Union Strobl & Sharp, P.C. 300 E. Long Lake Road, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (248) 5402300 (01-16)(02-06) 36-39 NOTICE RESIDENTS OF ALBERT TOWNSHIP A Public Hearing is scheduled for adoption of the Albert Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan at Albert Township Hall, 4360 Hanson St., Lewiston on Feb. 14, 2013. The public is invited to attend and present its comments on the Albert Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan to the Albert Township Planning Commission on Feb. 14th. Written comments may be submitted at the public hearing or may be sent to the Albert Township Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 153, Lewiston, MI 49756 (989-786-2513) prior to Feb. 14, 2013. 36-38 NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS and SMITH, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on Dec. 22, 2005, by William Emanuel, a single man, as Mortgagor, given by him to First National Bank of America, whose address is 241 E. Saginaw Hwy., Suite 600, P.O. Box 980, East Lansing, Michigan 488260980, as Mortgagee, and recorded on Dec. 28, 2005, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Montmorency County, Michigan, in Liber 275, Page 170, which mortgage was assigned to Rose Acceptance, Inc. on July 6, 2012, recorded on Dec. 14, 2012, in Liber 332, Page 265, Montmorency County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of EightyFour Thousand Sixty-Four and 96/100 Dollars ($84,064.96); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon, at the Courthouse in Atlanta, Michigan, that being one of the places for holding the Circuit Court for Montmorency County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SIT- Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Legal Notices: UATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLMAN, COUNTY OF MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 29, Town 31 North, Range 4 East, Hillman Township, Montmorency County, Michigan; thence West 80 rods; thence South 80 rods; thence East 45 rods; thence North 70 rods; thence East 35 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Point of Beginning. Also Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 9, Town 31 North, Range 4 East, Hillman Township, Montmorency County, Michigan; running South 80 rods; thence East 73 rods; thence North 29 rods; thence West 38 rods; thence North 51 rods; thence West 35 rods to the Point of Beginning. Also conveying all rights to the right of way from the road to the last described property starting at a point 20 rods North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/ 4, Section 9, T31N, R4E, and running West 7 rods to the property line; thence South 18 feet; thence East 7 rods; thence North 18 feet to the Place of Beginning. Commonly known as Vacant land and 14318 Ferguson Road, Hillman, Michigan 49746 Tax parcel numbers: 60-004-129-000-05000 and 60-004-129-000120-00. The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with M.C.L.A. Sec. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the time of such sale. Dated: Jan. 18, 2013 FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS and SMITH, P.C. ROSE ACCEPTANCE, INC. Benjamin J. Price of East Lansing, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 371-8253 (01-30)(02-20) 38-41 NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian C. Dandy and Kristine K. Dandy, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Financial Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated Oct. 4, 2005 and recorded Oct. 18, 2005 in Liber 272, Page 423, and , Montmorency County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen and 76/100 Dollars ($106,818.76) including interest at 5.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Montmorency County Circuit Courthouse in Atlanta, Michigan in Montmorency County, Michigan at 10:00 AM on FEB. 28, 2013. Said premises are located in the Township of Albert, Montmorency County, Michigan, and are described as: Township of Albert, County of Montmorency, Michigan:Lots 78 and 79, Deer Trails, according to the Plat recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 83, Montmorency Coun- ty Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: Jan. 30, 2013 Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MI 48007 File No. 12-513018 (01-30)(02-20) 38-41 NOTICE Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the Montmorency Twp. Board of Trustees Jan. 8, 2013 The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. The full board was present along with 3 guests. Motions were made, supported and carried to accept the agenda, accept the Dec. meeting minutes, to pay the bills. The Treasurer’s Report was given, board members gave their reports, old and new business was discussed and public comment was heard. The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Connie Brandt, Montmorency Township Clerk 38 NOTICE State of Michigan 88th Judicial District Forfeiture Notice Land Contract Court address: PO Box 789, Atlanta, MI 49709 Court telephone no.: 989785-8035 Willard A. Fowler Tammie Sue Fowler 2865 Mary Anne Drive Lewiston, MI 49756 1.) You are notified that a certain land contract, dated 04/ 14/2006 between A.I.S. Investors, LLC as seller(s) (party[ies] of the first part), and Willard A. Fowler and Tammie Sue Fowler as purchaser(s) (party[ies] of the second part), concerning the property at Lots 8 and 9 Hofstra Estates according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats at page 25 of the Montmorency County Records. Albert Township, Montmorency County, Michigan, is in default because of nonpayment of installments of principal and/ or interest, and also because of unpaid taxes and unpaid insurance premiums. 2.) You have forfeited your rights under the land contract, and payment is demanded by A.I.S. Investors, LLC who holds the land contract as seller. 3.) The sum of $91,982.00 is now past due in principal and interest under the land contract. The dates upon which payments were due are the 20th day of each month since 10-20-2006. 4.) The total amount due, or the material breach(es) of contact must be cured or paid within 15 days* from the date of the service of notice upon you. (*15 days, unless the parties have by contract agreed to a longer time.) 5.) If the total amount due is not paid in full within the time stated, of if the material breach(es) is/are not cured within the time stated, the land contract will be forfeited, as provided in the contract, and you will be required to move out and give up the described property without further notice to you. IF YOU DO NOT MOVE OR PAY VOLUNTARILY, THE CONTRACT HOLDER MAY TAKE YOU TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. Date: 1-23-2013 Vicki Kundinger 38-40 NOTICE BRILEY TOWNSHIP WATER SUPPLY CROSS CONNECTION ORDINANCE 01-2013 An ordinance regulating cross connections with the public water supply system, i.e., a connection or arrangement of piping or appurtenances through which water of questionable quality, wastes or other contaminants can enter the public water supply system. Be it ordained by Briley Township, State of Michigan: Section 1. That the Township of Briley adopts by reference the Water Supply Cross Connection Rules of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality being R 325.11401 to R 325.11407 of the Michigan Administrative Code. Section 2. That it shall be the duty of the Township of Briley to cause inspections to be made of all properties served by the public water supply where cross connections with the public water supply is deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and re-inspections based on potential health hazards involved shall be as established by Briley Township and as approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Section 3. That the representative of the Township of Briley shall have the right to enter at any reasonable time any property served by a connection to the public water supply system of Briley Township for the purpose of inspecting the piping system or systems thereof for cross connections. On request, the owner, lessees, or occupants of any property so served shall furnish to the inspection agency any pertinent information regarding the piping system or systems on such property. The refusal of such information or refusal of access, when requested, shall be deemed evidence of the presence of cross connection. Section 4. That the Township of Briley is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service after reasonable notice to any property where any connection in violation of this ordinance exists and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water supply system. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the cross connection(s) has been eliminated in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. Section 5. That all testable backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation or relocation and after any repair. Subsequent testing of devices shall be conducted at a time interval specified by Briley Township and in accordance with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality requirements. Only individuals that hold a valid Michigan plumbing license and have successfully passed an approved backflow testing class or has the ASSE Backflow Testing Certification shall perform such testing. Each tester shall also be approved by the Township of Briley. Individual(s) performing assembly testing shall certify the results of his/ her testing. Section 6. That the potable water supply made available on the properties served by the public water supply shall be protected from possible contamination as specified by this ordinance and by the state and Montmorency County Plumbing Code. Any water outlet which could be used for potable or domestic purposes and which is not supplied by the potable system must be labeled in a conspicuous manner as: WATER UNSAFE FOR DRINKING Section 7. That this ordinance does not supersede the state plumbing code and Montmorency County Plumbing Code, but is supplementary to them. Section 8. That any person or customer found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this ordinance or any written order of Briley Township, in pursuance thereof, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each violation. Each day upon which a violation of the provisions of this act shall occur shall be deemed a separate and additional violation for the purpose of this ordinance. Section 9. This ordinance shall take effect on the 21st day of Jan., 2013. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this ordinance are 17 hereby appealed. The foregoing resolution is offered by Anna Rogers and supported by John Zollars. Upon a roll call vote, the following voted: Ayes: John Zollars, Bruno Wojcik, Bonnie Valentine-Flynn, Michael Wurtsmith, Anna Rogers Nays: None Absent: None Supervisor, Michael Wurtsmith, Declared The Resolution Adopted. Anna M. Rogers, Briley Township Clerk CERTIFICATE I, Anna M. Rogers, the duly elected and acting Clerk of Briley township, hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of said Township at a meeting of said Board held on Jan. 21, 2013, at which meeting a quorum was presented by a roll call vote of said members as hereinbefore set forth; that said resolution was ordered to take immediate effect. Anna M. Rogers, Briley Township Clerk 38 REPORT DRUG SALES OR DEALING OFFERS TO HUNT: 1-800-573-DRUG (3784) Huron Undercover Narcotics Team CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT PHOTOS Get your concealed weapon permit photo taken at the TRIBUNE. We will print it while you wait! ONLY $5 WALK-IN’S WELCOME! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 18 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune To Place an ad call 989.785.4214 THE All classified ads must be pre-paid. We accept credit cards, checks and cash. fax 989.785.3118 online montmorencytribune.com mail Montmorency County Tribune, PO Box 186, Atlanta, MI 49709 CLASSIFIEDS small PRICING: $5.75 for 25 words or less, 5 cents each additional word. • ALL CAPS or bold type, 10 cents per word. • ✱ For Sale For sale: Delicious, locally grown corn-fed beef. By the half or quarter. Antibiotic and hormone free. Vacuum packed. Smith Acres. 989-785-4156. s38-43 Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, clean, efficient, WOOD HEAT. Double L. Tack, Inc. 989-733-7651. c38 For sale: Chevy 350 parts. Block, 2x4 bold heads, 5 sets. One set #461 double hump; two good running 350’s, $700 ea.; One 4 bolt 454, rebuilt. Call 989-785-5891. k38 Hillman Resale & Consignment Shop on Veterans Memorial Highway across from Hillman Tire. Variety of antiques, collectibles, small appliances, furniture and many unique items. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wed. – Sat. Call Lisa at 989-657-0770. Bring in this ad and receive 10% off during the month of January. b35-38 Montmorency County Pictorial History – Volume II book. Filled with 161 pages of photos of Montmorency County’s past. Just $25.95 plus tax. Volume I also still available. You can purchase a copy at the Tribune office, or we can mail one to you. Call 989-785-4214. ttf Montmorency County Maps, $1 each at the Tribune office. Useful for hunters and finding that garage sale. u9tf Return address labels as low as $9.95 plus tax per set of 300. Stop at the Tribune office in Atlanta and order yours today! t19tf Party and event invitations, wedding, graduation, party and more. Custom printed. Call the Tribune at 785-4214. t14tf Firewood Firewood for sale. $45 per cord picked up. Delivery available. Please call 989-785-6598. c38 Dry firewood. Split oak and ash, ready to burn. $60 per cord delivered, $55 if you pick up. Call 785-4350. y19tf Seasoned firewood, $60 per face cord. Delivery available. Call 7424603. w15tf Seasoned oak and maple firewood, cut split and delivered, $60 per cord. Farm fresh eggs. Tired of green wood for winter? Buy now for next year. Call John 989-255-0194. e4tf Automotive For sale: 2000 Ford Super-Duty 250, mechanically VG – interior VG, tires 50%, exterior rusty. Fisher V snow plow included, $8,500. Call 785-3433. d37-38 Need a car? Our experienced staff is ready to put you into a reliable vehicle today. Low monthly payments. We work with minimum down payments to fit the needs of our customers. BHPH and conventional financing! Stop in today or call 989-733-8191. Purchase a car before February 15th and mention this ad and receive $200 off your purchase. Onawayauto.com – check us out on the web. o38 Buy here, pay here! Credit repair, payments starting at $200. Call Don at Onaway Auto and Finance. 989-306-3126. 400 vehicles in stock! o33tf Buy here, pay here! Bad credit, bankruptcy, repo’s OK. The largest selection of Trucks & SUV’s in Northern Michigan. Easy terms. Low down payments. Most monthly payments under $200. 24 month warranties available on all vehicles. Hundreds of vehicles & thousands of happy customers. FREE GAS. CALL RICH (989) 3063656. Huron Auto Sales in Rogers City. h27tf Auctions McKenzie Auction & Appraisals, Scot R. McKenzie Auctioneer/ Appraiser. Estates, Farm, Moving, Residential and Commercial Locally Owned and Operated for 33 Years. Find all our sales on: www.auctionzip.com or call: 989-657-0812 or 989-354-6183. mtf Employment Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op, a not for profit, electric and natural gas distribution utility providing service to over 40,000 member/owners in 9 counties in Northeast Michigan and headquartered in Onaway, Michigan, is looking for an enthusiastic, service oriented individual for the following position. Receptionist/Cashier: This position is responsible for receiving and directing visitors to the appropriate departments within the organization as well as receiving and reporting daily payments. The ideal candidate must have the ability to multi-task, demonstrate proficiency with computers and telephone systems, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. An Associate’s Degree is required. PIE&G offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and a complete benefit package. Send resume and salary requirements to: Personnel, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op, PO Box 308, Onaway, MI 49765. Resumes will be accepted through February 8, 2013. p38 Notice of Vacancy. Substitute school bus driver. Two substitute school bus driver positions available with Atlanta Community Schools. CDLB/PS endorsement required. Pay is currently paid through a third party vendor at $17 per hour. Questions may be directed to Mike Eising, Transportation Director, 989-785-4877 ext. 2242. Send resume with letter of intent to Superintendent, Donald Haskin, Atlanta Community Schools, PO Box 619, Atlanta, MI 49709. Position open until filled. a38-39 Notice of Vacancy. School bus driver. School bus driver position available with Atlanta Community Schools. CDLB/PS endorsement required. Pay is currently $16.29 per hour, approximately 4 hours per day. Questions may be directed to Mike Eising, Transportation Director, 989-785-4877 ext. 2242. Send resume with letter of intent to Superintendent, Donald Haskin, Atlanta Community Schools, PO Box 619, Atlanta, MI 49709. Position open until filled. a38-39 Help wanted: In-home service provider positions available at the Montmorency County Commission on Aging. Looking for caring, compassionate person with excellent customer service skills. Duties include provision of homemaking, personal care and respite care to frail, older adults. Work schedule both requires and provides flexibility. Dedication to agency, staff team and clients expected. Must be a “team player” committed to policies and procedures of the agency. Applications available at the Montmorency County Commission on Aging, 11463 McArthur Road, Atlanta, and also accessible on the agency website at www.montmorencycoa.org. No phone calls please. EOE m38-39 Help wanted: The Hillman/Rust Cemetery Commission is seeking applications for the sexton position. Duties include opening and closing graves, general maintenance, and computer record keeping. Applications and a complete job description may be obtained by contacting Pam (742-3096), Carleen (989-306-0164) or Jan (7423839). Deadline for applications is February 15, 2013. The Hillman/ Rust Cemetery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. v37-38 Customer Service Representative Alpena Oxygen & Equipment – Atlanta Alpena Regional Medical Center has a current opening for a part-time Customer Service Representative for Alpena Oxygen and Equipment. This position will primarily work at the Atlanta site, and is a part-time position. Qualifications include: High school graduate or equivalent. Previous medical billing experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Candidate must be proficient with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and must pass the ARMC basic office workers test. Previous customer service experience also preferred. Candidate must be flexible in his/ her schedule. Please schedule Office Workers Test upon making application for this position. Applications are available at ARMC, Human Resources Office, or online at alpenaregionalmedicalcenter.org. Please send application, resume and cover letter before February 9th to ARMC, Attn: Kimberly Nowak, 1501 W Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 49707; fax to 989-356-7523 or email [email protected]. Services Fafford Custom Portable Band Sawing. Sawing all species and dimensions and serving all of Montmorency County. Call 989-4641907. f38-41 A Floral Occasion. Full service florist, wedding floral specialist, delivery available in Lewiston, Hillman and Atlanta. Call 989-7852134. Receive 10% off pre-booked, pre-paid Valentine orders through January. a36-38 Need cleaning? Trustworthy, reliable, professional person to clean your house or cabin. References available. Call Yvonne at 989-3704214. c36-39 CPL and Passport photos. The Tribune can take your CPL and passport photos for you for. Just $5 per photo. We will print them out for you while you wait! Stop in Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 12625 State Street, Atlanta (next to the post office), or call to set up an appointment. 989-785-4214. ttf Will pick up unwanted stoves, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, furnaces, hot water heaters and other unwanted items, will go anywhere. Will clean out barns, cellars, attics, garages and yards. Call 989-255-0442. t35-38 Signature by Susie: Internet 2000 sales representative. DSL $24.95/month. Computer set-up, lessons and repairs. Website and logo design. Calligraphy and gifts. 989-786-2945 or 989-3703873. [email protected] or www.signaturebysusie.com. m28tf Snowplowing: Lewiston area. Looking for a few more good customers. Free estimates. Residential and commercial. Plowing 24/7. Call 989-619-2937. m26-42 Greenville Foster Care has an opening for a resident. Call 7854701. g18tf Atom Electric: Electrical work. Licensed and insured. 989-7856669. a30tf Gerta’s Draperies: “Everything in Window Treatments.” Free estimates and in-home appointments. Established in 1958. Call 989732-3340 or visit our showroom at 2281 South Otsego Avenue, Gaylord. g45tf 4 ads BIG deals attention getter star, 50 cents extra. DVD, CD & Video Game disc repair. The Tribune offers scratch repair for DVD’s, CD’s and Video Game discs. If your game, song or movie is skipping, or just plain won’t work due to scratches, bring it in! Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. $3 each item or four items for $10. 12625 State Street, Atlanta. Next to the post office. ttf Need photocopies? Have your documents copied at the Tribune. Black and white 8.5x11 copies are 25 cents each. Full color 8.5x11 copies are 49 cents each. Can make copies up to 11x17 inches in size for additional cost. Enlargements also available. Service available Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 12625 State Street, Atlanta. Next to the post office. ttf Wanted Wanted: New or used baby and children’s clothes and equipment in good, clean condition for the Baby Basket. If you have donations, call Sue 785-4297 or Carol 785-3777. Note: It is important that all donations be clean and in good condition. w34tf Real Estate 80 acres on Highway 32, one mile east of 65 Highway. Bean Creek runs through property. Located eight miles west of Alpena. Great hunting and fishing, $60,000; Ten acres good hunting land, wooded, has small lodge that needs some TLC, includes deep well, $35,000; Three bedroom home 12271 State St., Atlanta. Back of property on Thunder Bay. Good fishing area, dock included. Completely remodeled inside and out. $60,000. 10 acres on 32 Highway, 8 miles west of Atlanta, half wooded hill and valley, $15,000 or best offer. Sign on property. Call owner at 248-921-9111. m38-39 For Rent For rent: Nice 2, possible 3 bedroom mobile home. Lewiston off of 612. 2 full baths, 2 car garage, all appliances included, natural gas.$550 per month, plus security deposit. Call 989-217-0446. b37-38 Azure Manor Apartments. Two bedroom, one bath. $425 per month. No pets. Call Rachel at 989-745-4966. btf Two bedroom mobile home with carport and shed, 3227 Bay St. Lewiston. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. Natural gas heat. $400 a month plus utilities and security deposit. No pets or smoking. Call 989-786-2100. rtf - ADOPTION FUN LOVING, HAPPILY MARRIED professional couple will share lifetime of love, security and happiness with your newborn. Expenses paid. Call Kim and Hugh 1-888-331-9844. - HELP W ANTED WANTED GORDON TRUCKING – CDL-A DRIVERS NEEDED! $1,000 Sign On Bonus! Michigan Regional Available. Full Benefits, 401K, EOE. No East Coast. Call 7 days/wk! 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Near Glen’s Market in Lewiston. Call 989-786-3725. a52tf Free Free: Baby clothes (size 0-4T) and some furniture available to those who need them. Call Sue at 785-4297 or Carol at 785-3777. The Baby Basket is open Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. and by appointment. The Baby Basket is a program of Atlanta U.C.C. 34tf Announcements That Awesome Hair Place in Hillman will be running a special from now until the end of February. Bring in a minimum of three items off the list of needed items for the Elk County Animal Shelter and receive 10% off any service or product, and $5 off any tanning package. If you are not a customer here and would still like to help, this is a dropoff point. We will deliver items to the shelter. A few of the items greatly needed are: paper towel, high efficiency laundry soap, bleach, trash bags, Pedigree adult complete dog food, Pedigree puppy food, small dog beds, blankets, towels, wash rags, treats, and Purina cat chow. Call 742-8410 with any questions and for a complete list. 38-41 Love flowers? Like herbs? Looking for a way to help your community while making new friends and having fun? Anyone interested, please join the Elk County Friendship Gardeners the third Friday of each month. Our first meeting of the year is at Northwood’s Gallery in Atlanta on Friday, February 15. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., meeting starts at 2 p.m. For more information call Cathy at 989-614-6940, or see you there! c38 Bids Wanted Clear Lake State Park. Non-motorized watercraft rental services. The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to provide watercraft and associated equipment for rent by DNR staff at a location within Clear Lake State Park. The contractor is responsible for all equipment and DNR will provide the staff. The concession season will begin in 2013. If interested, contact Joe Hall at 989-7854388 for more information. Bids will be due February 5, 2013 at 2 p.m. c37-38 Lost Lost: Female Yorkie with pink sweater on when last seen on January 23. Around Harwood Rd. and Sandy Trail off of M33 south. Please call with any information. 989-785-3482. Her owner misses her. c38 Notice Alcoholics Anonymous: Monday, 8 p.m.; Thursday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m. St. Francis Church, Lewiston. Call Larry M. at 786-5483. f48tf Driveway Permits are required for all temporary and permanent driveways installed or altered (cement or asphalt, etc.) along county roads in Montmorency County. There is a fee of $25. Montmorency County Road Commission. m14tf Bingo Bingo: Every Tuesday doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. Atlanta Eagles Hall, 10980 M-32. All paper, no hard cards! Proceeds go to general fund. License #A04001. a18tf Bingo: Comins Eagle Auxiliary 3544 every Wednesday, 11 a.m. Comins Eagle Hall, one mile south of Comins on M-33. Proceeds to Social Fund. License #A03753. c30tf Bingo: Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Lewiston Fifty Plus Club, Kneeland Street, Lewiston. All proceeds go to the General fund, License #A02171. Now hosting two jackpots. l45tf Publisher’s Notice All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or any intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD at 800-669-9777. The toll-free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Classified ads must be placed by noon Monday to appear in that weeks issue of the Tribune. Display ads must be placed by noon Friday, the week prior to when you would like that ad to appear in the paper. You can place your ad by calling 989-785-4214. Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune Service Directory Tax Services Superior Carpet Cleaners Truck Mounted Hot Water Extraction Quality Furniture Cleaning Fair, Honest Pricing Bush Cowboy’s LAWN MOWING, TREE REMOVAL & CLEAN-UP Snowplowing 989-785-5042 Eager Beaver Self Storage 12826 M-33 North For all your storage needs Inside & Outside storage Boxes & Moving Supplies Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 9 - Noon 989-390-1266 or 989-785-2383 Atlanta Appliance Service 40 years experience 989-785-3248 Servicing All Major Appliances SNOWPLOWING WOODMAN SIDING COMPANY Vinyl Replacement Windows & Vinyl Siding HILLMAN (989) 742-2600 MARTY BABICH OVER 40 YEARS OF QUALITY CLEANING 989-786-2726 Northlander Construction, LLC Ed Render 989-858-1100 Insurance restoration and reconstruction specialist. IIrc certified, licensed and insured. Water, Smoke, Fire and Storm damage. Let us work with your insurance company direct. 989-826-5447 1-888-700-0679 Daniel Blamer Franchisee Master Tax Advisor (Enrolled Agent) 620 S. Morenci Ave Mio, MI 48647 Tel 989.826.6521 Fax 989.826.6040 [email protected] INCOME TAX PREPARATION BOOKKEEPING SERVICES REASONABLE RATES Call Mary for appointment • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 989-786-4850 Weiland Excavating & Snowplowing Full service snow and ice removal. Salting and sanding services available. Serving all of Montmorency County Located in Hillman 989-742-4603 Insured & Experienced Smity’s Tree Service Complete Tree Service Tree trimming and removal, stump grinding, lot clearing with complete clean-up. Serving Oscoda & Montmorency Counties for 15 years. Fully Insured - Free Estimates H&R BLOCK® REPORT DRUG SALES OR DEALING OFFERS TO HUNT: 1-800-573-DRUG (3784) Huron Undercover Narcotics Team Visa - Mastercard - Discover The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer. For more information on return preparers, go to www.IRS.gov Rental Apartments Country View Manor Family Apartments The key to living well is knowing where to live Now taking applications for 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in Lewiston! Rent is based on income. Barrier free waiting list is available. Phone 989-619-2929 Email: [email protected] This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. TDD 800-649-3777 Equal housing opportunity Place a Classified in the Tribune today: Oak Leaf Manor Senior Apartments Billing Info: The key to living well is knowing where to live Name: Now taking applications for 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments in Lewiston! Rent is based on income. Barrier free waiting list is available. Address: Phone: Phone 989-619-2929 Email: [email protected] Dates to run: Text of Ad: This is an elderly community for persons 62 years of age or disabled of any age. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. TDD 800-649-3777 Equal housing opportunity Realtors Extras: Bringing back the “old fashioned service” you deserve. Our honest, caring, professional, hard working staff is ready to help you in selling or buying property. Attention Getter - 50¢ Bold or All caps - 10¢/Word Call a friendly agent! First Choice Real Estate 989-785-2808 Category: For Sale Outdoor Equipment Services Offered Wanted Automotive Real Estate For Rent Want To Rent Help Wanted Work Wanted Garage Sale Lost/Found/Free Personal Notice Memoriam Thank you Happenings Social Scene First Choice Real Estate Our specialty is helping people! Toll Free 877-785-2808 www.firstchoice-realestate.com RATES: $5.75 for first 25 words, 5 cents extra each additional word. Please include payment with ad. Jan Crawford Realtor, CRS, ABR Got something lying around you’d like to get rid of? Sell it in the Tribune Classifieds. Bus.: (989) 356-1177 Cell: (989) 657-0445 Toll Free: (800) 356-9961 Fax (989) 356-2147 Email: [email protected] www.bannerrealty.com 259 S. Ripley Blvd. 19 20 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 The Montmorency County Tribune The Can’t Hardly Lumber Company ...and other tales of growing up in Montmorency County © E. Dan Stevens Recollections of my Grandfather Grandfather,, Sylvester SS.. King As I remember - PPART ART IV By Douglas A. King The whiskey had been approved by Dr. Young, his physician, but I suspect there were two other reasons for the consumption; first to wash away the after taste of the Epson salts, and cod liver oil, and secondly, he liked the stuff in the “Little Bottle with the Big “7.” I had heard many a tale of his experiences he had in his time in Africa. After he had finished his medical routine, I would pull up a chair along side his bed, and would ask him to tell me all about it. He told of leaving Khartoum on a company patrol to locate the enemy and to determine their strength. Somewhere in the desert they were ambushed and suffered heavy losses. A severe sand storm suddenly developed which saved them from the enemy on their attempted retreat back to Khartoum. It was a pretty grim picture he described, the tough job of walking in, and through, the blowing sand, and of wounded men trying to keep up and eventually falling down and begging for help. As we trudged by them we would answer, ‘We will come back tomorrow to get you,’ he said with tears in his eyes. “We knew damn well there would be no tomorrow.” They continued to struggle along and the sand storm finally subsided. By then it was dark and the stars came out very clear; it was a moonless night. The captain in charge assembled what troops he had left and indicated they should continue their march in a certain direction. I later learned in my Marine Corps experience that the most dangerous thing in the Corps was a lieutenant or captain with a compass and a company of troops. Apparently that was true in those times too because the Scotsman could tell directions by the stars. At that point. he told the captain that they should not go in that direction because that would take them right back into the hands of the enemy, and that they should go another direction. The captain exclaimed, “If you go in that direction, I will court martial you.” Sylvester replied, “Sir, if you go in that direction, you will never court martial anybody.” At that point, all but three men. went with the captain. Of the three men left to head back to Khartoum, two were Scots and the other an Englishman. How long it took them to get back to the city I do not know, but when they did arrive General Gordon had been assassinated and the city was under siege and burning. Somehow or another, they found a raft, crawled on and started floating down the Nile. They would hide by day and float by night. They lived off of grubs, roots and anything else that resembled food. Conditions continued to worsen. After a unknown period of time, one of the three gave up the ghost with these words, “I’ll see you guys,” and let go of the raft. He was never seen again. Now the company was down to two men, the Scotsman and the Englishman. They continued their float down the Nile. I have no idea of how long it took, but they eventually ended up at the mouth of the Nile in the city of Alexandria. There they stowed away on a steamer. They did not know where it was going but really did not care. By then they figured that they had been classified as deserters from the British Army. They were right and the ship was bound for London. After secretly disembarking the ship, Sylvester decided to head back to the place of his birth, Old Deer Shire in Aberdeen, Scotland. He traveled by bicycle and was some fourteen miles from his destination when a friend approached him and warned him not to go any further because the authorities were looking for him. He would never see home again. He returned to London, found his English friend, and they worked their passage on a freighter, arriving at Ellis Island in United States. The two of them eventually ended up in the Chicago area. Sylvester earned money by entering boxing and wrestling matches. The Englishman was his manager, I guess, and earned money on making side bets on the matches. Chicago was a rowdy town, and they made their rounds. They made a lot of friends, and on some occasions, some enemies. He related to me a story about an altercation with a guy who had a pegleg. This guy had beaten them at something and was rather arrogant about the whole affair. A few nights later they went back to the bar where the guy usually hung out. They kept paying the bartender to keep giving him free drinks. This went on for quite sometime until the guy finally went to sleep in his chair at the table where he sat. At this point Grandpa and his friend produced a saw and sawed off the pegleg just below where it fastened to his stump. Then they woke him. He let out a bellow, swore and said he would whip whoever woke him up. At this point he did not know that he was back to one leg but soon found out. He stood up and immediately fell down sprawled on the floor. The Scotsman and Englishman left immediately, as the peg-legged man had some friends there too, and they were not too happy. Grandpa did admit that he was not too proud of that achievement, but thought at the time that the guy truly deserved the punishment. He told of heading for the Black Hills in the search of gold. He said, “We almost starved to death out there, found no gold, and ended up back in Chicago.” He started being a coachman for rich people in Chicago. He continued his boxing and wrestling and had the ring name of Scotty King. Billboards appeared throughout the city, “Scotty King vs So-And-So,” advertising the matches in which he would be participating. He was successful in his craft. I believe he even wrestled once in Ironwood, Michigan, probably in the boom times of iron mining during that era. TO BE CONTINUED... Note: This is an excerpt from the recollections of his grandfather originally penned by Doug King in 2002. Sunrise Side Home Healthcare Agency, Inc Now Hiring Home Health Aides & CENA’s Starting at $8.50/hr • Flexible Schedules Servicing Atlanta, • Dependable • Reliable Transportation Hillman & Lewiston Please apply online www.sunrisesidehomecare.com or call Melanie at 1-888-958-2384 ext. 3 Fishing for FFun un at the Besser Museum Plan to stop by the Besser Museum on Saturday, February 16 from 3-6 p.m., after you and your family have spent the day on the ice participating in “The Reel Fun” ice fishing tournament in Alpena. Come warm up with some great activities, demonstrations and exhibits, all focused on fishing! Some vendors include: Sturgeon for Tomorrow with displays and activities, fly typing demos, gill net mending demos; and arts and crafts for the kids. There will be a special planetarium show from 6-7 p.m., with a cost of $3 for adults and $2 for kids and seniors. Regular museum admission applies. The museum is located at 491 Johnson St., Alpena, MI 49707. Call 989-3562202 for more details. Community Sharing update by Marge Hermanson, President Community Sharing of Lewiston had a successful Christmas program, helping over 500 individuals. Every family received food enough for a week. Blankets were available for adults and all children. Hoodies were given to the children. Socks were provided for everyone. Mittens, gloves, hats, coats, sweaters and shirts were there for those who needed them. Toiletry baskets were available for adults. Santa was very generous with toys for the children, and was able to fill many requests. He also provided gifts for all the adults. This program was supported by many in the community. St. Francis Catholic Church and their parishioners made donations of money and food. Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the ladies society gave donations of money as well as weekly donations of food. The Lewiston Congregational Church of Christ made a monetary donation, as well as giving mittens, caps and socks. Lovells Community Chapel gave a monetary donation. We wish to thank the community businesses, merchants, organizations, the schools, the scouts, and all individuals for their contributions. Overall support was very generous. Many donations from outside the community were received. Outstanding support came from Glen’s Market. Our many volunteers did much to make this Christmas event possible. There were over 50 individuals working in some capacity in this program. Enthusiastic and thankful responses came from the many recipients in the program. Hopefully, a happy Christmas was had by all. The Community Sharing Center will be closed through the end of January. If there are emergencies, please call 989-786-3745. The building will open in February two different weeks from 10 am. to 3 p.m. More information will be posted on the door of the center. On behalf of Community Sharing, I would like to thank all volunteers and friends for your dedicated support to Community Sharing this past year. 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