District library says ‘thanks’ for support



Dear Editor, Community District Library would like to thank voters for passing the recent library millage renewal request which will fund the district library for the next four years. The measure passed by an overwhelming margin of 65 percent Yes and 35 percent No district-wide. It is apparent the public library remains a priority and voters recognize we are more […]

Cooper golf scramble a success



Dear Editor, We want to express our sincerest gratitude to all who helped make the annual Don Cooper, Sr. Memorial Scramble such a huge success. A special thanks goes out to Dean S Chirle and all of the employees at Twin Brooks Golf Club. Thank you to Joe LaClair and LaClair Sales, Inc. for sponsoring our hole-in-one event. We also […]

JOSEPH (JOE) POLASH

Of Laguna Woods, Calif. Formerly of Chesaning

Age 84, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016. He was born on March 3, 1932 in Chesaning to Steve and Agatha (Liptak) Polash. Joe graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic High School in Chesaning in 1948, served six years in the U.S. Navy Air Force, and graduated from Northwestern University in Illinois. He is survived by his […]

CARL RICHERT

Of St. Charles

Age 78, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family at his side on Thursday, August 11, 2016. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Flint, to Carl F. and Rella M. Richert. Carl married Eva (Sweatland) Iken on June 13, 1985. She survives him. He served his country in the U.S. Marines Corps. Carl retired as […]

GARY L. DIETRICH

Of Brant Township

Age 75, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at home. He was born on March 2, 1941 in Saginaw, to William and Maxine Dietrich. Dennis married Kathleen Beyer on May 18, 1963. She survives him. He retired from General Motors in 2006 and was also a farmer. Gary loved to watch his two great-grandsons play, paintball and weighting with his […]

50th Anniversary

Gardner

Carole J. Wilson and Joseph T. (Jay) Gardner III were united in marriage on Saturday, August 20, 1966 in the Brant United Methodist Church in Brant. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas. Their daughter is Megan E. (Robert) Luna, and their grandchildren are Miguel R. Luna and Miranda M. Luna. Carole retired from Hemlock Public Schools, and […]

Engagement

Carter-Hemminger

Lisa Carter announced the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly Jean Carter, to Paul William Hemminger. He is the son of Joan Krauss and Glen Hemminger and Kristin Hemminger. A wedding is being planned for Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Sullivan’s Black Forest in Frankenmuth.

50th Anniversary

Thomas

Leslie T. and Judith M. Thomas are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a northern road trip. Leslie Thomas and the former Judith Weber were united in marriage on August 20, 1966. Their children are Jeffrey P. Thomas and Sarah Emmendorfer, of Abilene, Texas, and April M. Thomas-Logas and husband, Greg Logas, of South Lyons. Their grandchildren are Macy J. […]

Engagement

Johnson-Cantu

Dobbey and April Johnson, of Coopersville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Megen Johnson, of Grand Rapids, to Rodney Cantu, Jr., also of Grand Rapids. He is the son of Rodney and Brooke Cantu, of Chesaning. An October 15, 2016 wedding is being planned at Round Em Up Ranch in Clio.

Blueberry Festival Baby and Kid Contest winners announced



MONTROSE – The winners of the Montrose Blueberry Festival Beautiful Baby and Kid Contest, Wednesday, Aug. 17, have been announced. NEWBORN THRU 12 MONTHS: First Place Boy – Kolten Vanwormer (12 months old from Montrose); Second Place Boy – Brayden Brown (10 Months old from Chesaning); First Place Girl – Callie Titus (7 months old from Mt. Morris); Second Place […]