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Tuscola County Court News for 11/8/2014

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DISTRICT COURT

James Patrick Morgan, 55, Flint, is charged with operating while intoxicated – 3rd offense; operating – license suspended, revoked, denied – 2nd or subsequent offense. Pretrial is November 10 and preliminary exam is November 17.

Richard Edward Jacques Jr., 47, Vassar, is charged with controlled substance – delivery/manufacture 5-45 kilograms of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense; controlled substance – delivery/manufacture marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense; controlled substance – possession of marijuana; weapons – firearms – possession by felon; weapons – felony firearms. Pretrial was November 3 and preliminary exam is November 10.

Nicholas Kimutai Koech, 29, Silverwood, is charged with two counts of police officer – assaulting/resisting/obstructing. Pretrial is November 10 and preliminary exam is November 17.

Christopher Ernest Harp, 42, Gagetown, is charged with five counts of domestic violence; four counts of child abuse – third degree; and one count of child abuse – third degree – committed in the presence of another child. Pretrial was November 3 and preliminary exam is November 10.

Brandon Michael Smith, 23, Caro, is charged with two counts of breaking and entering – a building with intent; two counts of larceny in a building and one count of larceny – less than $200. Pretrial is November 10 and preliminary exam is November 17.

CIRCUIT COURT

Lisa Lee Short, 31, Millington, pled no contest to second-degree arson. Sentence date to be set.

Kenneth James Holden, 36, Caro, was sentenced to 93 days delayed, credit for one day; 24 months probation and ordered to pay $1,848 fines and costs and $120 restitution for controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense; operating – with the presence of a controlled substance; and controlled substance – possession of analogues – 2nd or subsequent offense.

Kristopher Michael Yates, 25, Caro, pled no contest to attempted police officer – assaulting/resisting/obstructing. He was ordered to pay $825 fines and costs.

Anthony Jackson Cook, 31, Flint, was sentenced to 90 days, credit for 1, 12 months probation and ordered to pay $1,448 fines and costs for controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense.

Creg Franklin Klemkow, 57, Vassar, was sentenced to 48 days, credit for 48, 60 months probation, 480 hours community service, and ordered to pay $1,698 fines and costs and $120 restitution for operating while intoxicated – 3rd offense.

Eric Michael Thompson, 21, La Grange, Kentucky, was sentenced to 2 days, credit for 2, 12 months delayed and ordered to pay $2,048 fines and costs and $361.51 restitution for three counts of malicious destruction of a building – less than $200; and home invasion – 3rd degree.

Jose Elias Nazarion, 35, Pontiac, was sentenced to 90 days, credit for 90, 12 months probation and ordered to pay $1,548 fines and costs and $120 restitution for controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense; and operating while intoxicated.

Carl Frederick Yens, 61, Silverwood, pled no contest to controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense; and weapons – felony firearms. Sentence date to be set.

Sheila Elaine Stewart, 59, Cass City, pled no contest to three counts of identity theft. Sentence date to be set.

Steven Andrew Lafave, 27, Vassar, pled no contest to child abuse – 2nd degree (habitual offender 3rd offense). Sentence date to be set.

Robert Andrew Hempton, 53, Sebewaing, was sentenced to 365 days, credit for 1 day, 60 months probation, 18 months on a SCRAM tether, 480 hours community service and ordered to pay $2,366 fines and costs and $100 restitution for operating while intoxicated – 3rd offense and police officer – assaulting/resisting/obstructing.


William Lewis (Bill) Fox, Vassar

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William Lewis (Bill) Fox, age 77, of Vassar, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2014 at the Covenant Health Care Center-Harrison Campus in Saginaw MI. Bill was the son of the late Clayton and Ruth (Halstead) Fox and was born in Fremont Township on November 23, 1936. On November 19, 1955, Bill married Miss Betty Sergent and Betty has preceded him in death. Bill was employed with the Eaton Foundry for 30 years. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his family:  daughter, Rosemarie and husband Robert Wilson; granddaughter, Wendy and husband Nicholas Morley; great-grandson,, Shane Morley; brothers, Myron Fox and Gordon and Donna Fox; as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family. Besides his wife and parents, Bill is also preceded in death by a sister, Janet Vollmer, and two brothers, Jim and Ronald Fox. The Fox family received friends at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington on Monday, November 10, 2014 from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and also on Tuesday from 12:00 pm until the services began. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Hanlin Funeral Home. The burial followed at the Tuscola Township Cemetery in Tuscola, Michigan. Hanlin Funeral Home has been assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial gifts of remembrance can be directed to the family or to a charity of your choice. You’re welcome to express personal condolences, share a memory or light a memory candle.

DORENE KAY McLEOD, Caro

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Dorene Kay McLeod of Caro, age 73, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 at United Hospice Residence in Marlette, following a brief illness.  She was born April 17, 1941 in Caro, the daughter of the late Bion Frederick and Doris Raye (Smith) Abke.  Dorene graduated from Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores with the class of 1959, and was united in marriage with Donald McLeod the day she graduated.  He preceded her in death on November 16, 2004.  Dorene was a loving mother and grandmother.  She collected elephant figurines, enjoyed music, especially opera, and casino trips with her brothers. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Robin and William Rickard of Caro; six grandchildren, Donald B., Jr. and Tracy McLeod, Anthony and Jonathan McLeod, Crystal, Mackenzie and Michael Rickard; two brothers and their spouses, Daniel and Barb Abke, Daryl and Cherie Abke, all of St. Clair Shores; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Donald B. McLeod; and one brother, Richard Abke. In keeping with Dorene’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  There will be a private family service held at a later date.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Robin Rickard, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723.  The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro.  Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon. com.

Delmar John Miller, Owendale

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Delmar John Miller, 85 of Owendale, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 peacefully at home with family by his side. Del was born February 17, 1929 to Edward Henry and Minnie Sylvia (Wurtz) Miller at home on the family farm near Pigeon. He attended the Winsor School and graduated from Pigeon Rural Agricul-tural School in 1947. On March 24, 1956, he was united in marriage to Margo Wilson at the First Presbyterian Church, Vassar. They raised their family on their farm near Owendale. Along with farming, he owned and operated Miller Eggs, Inc. He also worked winters at the Michigan Sugar Company in Sebewaing, 1947-1970. He retired from farming in 1991. Since high school, Del played and loved the game of baseball and fast-pitch softball. He especially loved catching because he liked being in every play of the game. Del also enjoyed bowling, and was very good at it. He was a loyal Tiger fan, Lions fan, and University of Michigan sports teams fan. Throughout the years, he attended as many events and activities as he could of his children and grandchildren, whom he dearly loved. In his earlier years, he coached little league. Delmar especially enjoyed the family get-togethers in Caseville as well as wintering in Phoenix over the past 23 years. Del was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon. He was a lifelong member and supporter of Bay Shore Camp in Sebewaing. In addition to his wife, Margo Miller of Owendale, he is survived by his children: Marcy Brinkman of Caro, Lynn (Ron Hartl) Miller of Cass City, Scott (Shelly) Miller of Cass City, and David (Jennifer) Miller of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren: Joshua, Joel (Lindsey), Jacob, Jennifer, Chad, Devin, Jennifer, Brandon (Renee), Cole, Dylan, Dustin, Linda, Sylvia, and Aleta; great-granddaughters, Adalee and Ava; sisters, Lucille Cox of Cass City, Aleta (Robert) Bauer of Elkton, and Ellen Stoutenburg of Cass City; sisters-in-law, Mary Miller of Sebewaing and Janet Aurenhamer of Richville; brother-in-law, Jim (Donna) Wilson of Vassar; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Julie in 1990; brother, Willard; and brothers-in-law, Rex Cox, and Eldon Stoutenburg. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon, with Rev. David Stewart, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, Bay Shore Camp, or the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories may be shared online at meyersieckbussemafuneralhome.com   Visitation was held at Myersieck-Bussema Funeral Home, Pigeon on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. and at Salem United Methodist Church, Pigeon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Friendly foe Ithaca collects $5,000 for grieving family from opposing Millington team

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Nicole Davis, in red at right, accepts donations from Ithaca Public Schools Superintendent Nathan Bootz and Ithaca resident Mandy Symonds at halftime of a state playoff game between Ithaca and Millington on Friday night. Davis’ husband, Bradley Davis, died three days earlier in an explosion in Lapeer County. Bradley and Nicole Davis’ son, Joshua, 15, was in uniform on the sidelines for the Millington team on Friday.

By Tom Gilchrist

Sports Editor

MILLINGTON — Ithaca won a state football playoff game over Millington on Friday, and won Nicole Davis’ heart.

“I just couldn’t believe that a community that we’re going to play in a game — and who had never even met our family — stepped up the way they did,” said Davis, 35, of Tuscola County’s Watertown Township, whose husband, Bradley Davis, was killed in a Nov. 4 explosion at Lapeer Industries Inc.

Bradley and Nicole Davis’ son, 15-year-old Joshua Davis, a Millington High sophomore football player, was in uniform Friday for the game at Ithaca, about 65 miles from Millington.

“He decided to be on the sidelines for the game that night,” Davis said. “He just thought that’s what Daddy would want.”

Ithaca, the four-time defending state champion in Division 6, beat Millington 35-0 to win its 67th consecutive game. But at halftime, Ithaca Public Schools Superintendent Nathan Bootz and Ithaca resident Mandy Symonds greeted Nicole Davis to hand her money, checks and gift cards.

During the game, Bootz — the public address announcer — informed audience members of their generosity.

“I said ‘For all of you that were kind enough to donate money tonight, this is the reason why all of us choose to live in a small town in Michigan. We’re able to rally like this to support our neighbors. Whether you’re from Ithaca or Millington, all of our hearts go out to this family, and that’s why we’re able to raise just over $5,000,’” Bootz said.

The crowd of about 2,500 fans erupted in applause.

“That was probably the loudest ovation you heard that night on both sides, all night,” Bootz said.

Volunteers at Ithaca Church of God — across the street from the Ithaca football field — collected food for Davis and her three sons.

“It’s so overwhelming, but so much appreciated, because it lets me focus on the most important things right now and that’s helping my boys get through this,” Davis said. “They’ll never get over it, but I can get ’em through it.”

Davis’ son, Jacob, 13, attends Highland Pines School in Caro. Her youngest son, Jared, 10, attends Millington’s Kirk Elementary School.

Ithaca school officials “even took a moment of silence for my husband, and my cupboards are overflowing from the food donations,” Davis said. “And over $5,000 in cash — wow. I can take care of my boys. You know what I mean? We can have some down time.”

Ithaca’s unexpected generosity has been a blessing, according to Nicole Davis, who works at Keene Small Engine Sales & Service Inc. near  Millington.

“It has been, because I only work part-time,” Davis said. “My husband was our primary breadwinner. I only work a couple days a week, and we really lived paycheck to paycheck. But I don’t have to worry about groceries, I don’t have to worry about my bills getting paid. I can just focus on helping my family grieve, and taking care of my boys.”

Donors continue to show goodwill. Joshua and Erica Cunningham have helped organize a benefit turkey dinner, silent auction and raffle drawing for the Davis family Nov. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millington. Employees at a Menards store in Clio donated a freezer chest where Nicole Davis stores donated food.

Millington-area residents “have been amazing also” with their generosity, Davis said.

“They have brought meals, monetary donations and I have meals set up until almost Thanksgiving being brought here every night,” Davis said. “They have helped fill my freezer.”

Bootz said a few Ithaca residents still plan to donate to the Davis family, noting the town rallied behind the effort from the start.

“I’m not sure you can really point to one person who started it,” Bootz said. “As soon as our community heard of it, everybody wanted to jump on board and help out in any way they could. Churches, our leadership classes here at the school — everyone felt the need to help out because we’ve got kids in our school that are (Joshua Davis’) age.

“At 34 years old, (the late Bradley Davis) is probably the average age of one of our parents here, so everyone could relate.”

Nicole Davis said hundreds of people visited Hanlin Funeral Home to pay respects to her husband.

“He was just a good man, and he’d have never wanted to leave us,” she said. “But he went doing what he did, and that was taking care of us.”

Davis said her husband already had passed away when she left McLaren Lapeer Region hospital on the day of the explosion. She made a vow to him nonetheless.

“I promised him Tuesday when I left that hospital that I’m going to make it, and I’m going to do it for these boys,” Davis said.

“And I am.”

Culvert leads to neighbor dispute in Fremont Township

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Neighbors at odds over ditch flooding

By Tom Gilchrist
Staff Writer

FREMONT TWP. — The land along East North Grove Road here exudes pastoral peacefulness, with farm fields, horses and cows, and rustic barns visible for miles.

There’s been a peck of country trouble, though, after Tyler Trollman installed a  1-foot-wide, 30-foot-long metal tube beneath a dirt driveway into his Tuscola County cow pasture.

Joe and Ruth Gerulis, who live next to Trollman along East North Grove Road, allege the culvert was improperly installed last year. They’ve told Tuscola County Road Commission officials that sand placed around the tube keeps plugging the culvert and pushing water back on their land.

Trollman, 49, disagrees with the couple’s claim, but it’s the heat of the debate that stokes town talk around Mayville and Caro. Trollman says Joe Gerulis “runs his mouth off” and maintains Gerulis is seeking a thug to rough him up.

“He blamed me after my neighbor’s cows came down and crapped in his yard,” said Trollman, who also claims Joe Gerulis chest-bumped him about six times and that Ruth Gerulis punched and kicked him multiple times as the trio argued near the culvert Sept. 27.

And last year, Trollman says, Joe Gerulis pelted Trollman’s cattle-hauling trailer with rocks, causing six cows to panic and break the trailer.

“You guys only heard one side of the story, and it’s Joe,” Trollman told the Advertiser after Joe Gerulis addressed the board overseeing the Road Commission in September.

“Joe makes it sound like it’s ‘Poor me, pity me,’” Trollman said.

The Gerulises deny Trollman’s accusations. “He’s making all this up,” says Joe Gerulis, who showed an Advertiser reporter photos of a man he claims is Trollman pacing the border between the two properties, and bellowing at the Gerulises.

Curtis Stowe, a code inspector, viewed the culvert Sept. 27, according to a Tuscola County Sheriff’s Department report on the incident near the culvert that day. Police state Stowe told them the metal tube was “one-third full of sand, which it should not be.”

Stowe, according to the police report, told an officer he heard Trollman tell Joe Gerulis that “If you wanna start something, I’ll take you out.”

The report states Stowe told police that Trollman “stood very close to (Stowe) when he was talking to him and (Stowe) felt that he was very aggressive.” The report indicates Stowe noticed Trollman and Joe Gerulis were “chest to chest when they argued,” but that Stowe didn’t see if the pair made physical contact.

In the report, Joe Gerulis told Sheriff’s Department Sgt. James Hook there wasn’t any physical contact between Joe Gerulis and Trollman. The report states that when Hook asked Joe Gerulis if Ruth Gerulis touched Trollman, Joe Gerulis “paused and said that she probably got a little out of hand.”

Joe Gerulis, the report states, told police his wife put her hand on Trollman’s shoulder and “kind of pushed him twice” in an attempt to separate Trollman and Joe Gerulis during the men’s argument. Joe Gerulis denies seeing his wife kick Trollman, according to the report.

Trollman told the Advertiser that last year “when I was putting up the fence for my cows, Joe approached me and I told him to get away from me.”

“Well, he grabbed me, and I said ‘Joe, don’t touch me,’” Trollman said. “He grabbed me again, and I hit him.”

Trollman said Gerulis then called police.

An Oct. 6 letter from the Tuscola County Road Commission to Trollman states Trollman had a valid permit to install his driveway, and that the new culvert beneath the driveway “is the proper size and set to grade as per the (Road Commission) standards.” Road Board members don’t fault Trollman or the method of culvert installation for the situation.

“There’s no fall. There’s no drainage. That’s the problem,” Road Board Vice Chairman Gary Parsell told Gerulis in September.

Trollman said Road Commission officials told him he could put any type of soil around the metal tube. He said he placed rocks along the bottom and sides of the ditch near the culvert in hopes that grass would grow there and prevent runoff of the sand.

“I put rocks on the bottom and the side so the sand would stay in place while the grass would take root,” Trollman said.

Trollman maintains another nearby neighbor spotted Joe Gerulis trespassing on Trollman’s land, digging around the culvert.

“Joe’s the one that went over there and dug around the culvert and made the sand come down,” Trollman said.

Trollman said that two years ago, he discovered an underground drainage tube leading onto his land from a pond behind the Gerulises’ house. Trollman said he and a neighbor later plugged the end of the tube with concrete.

Joe Gerulis also drains water from his pond into the ditch in front of the Gerulis home, Trollman said. Gerulis said he does drain water to the ditch, but only in the spring and fall.

“(Trollman) moves into the neighborhood two years ago and now it’s an issue,” Joe Gerulis said.

Veterans home robbed near Vassar, authorities ask public for help

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By Mary Drier
Staff Writer

VASSAR — Law enforcement officials are looking to the public for help to bring some honor back to a disabled veteran who was robbed of his medals, some equipment and faith in mankind shortly before Veterans Day.

Early Saturday morning, a shed was broken into at a home located in the Woodvalley Trailer Park in Vassar Township and service memorabilia and equipment wastaken.

“The home was owned by a disabled soldier. In the shed, he kept his commendations, service pins and medals, also a flak jacket and body gear he wore in Afghanistan,” according to Tuscola County Undersheriff Glen Skrent.

Also, a computer modem was also stolen that had family photos on it.

“The victim heard a noise around 2 a.m., Saturday morning and looked out to see a subject wearing a dark colored hoodie,” explained the preliminary police report. “The subject ran off. The victim found that the shed door had the lock pried off.”

The victim is Andrew Strong, a U.S. Army veteran who was injured in Afghanistan. The medals, which were several that he earned during service to his country and from overseas combat, were taken from his uniform, which was left behind in the shed.

Besides wanting to help Strong recover the medals he earned and put his life on the line for, law enforcement especially wants to recover the flak jacket before it falls into the wrong hands.

While the military can replace medals that were stolen — it’s not the same as having the ones that were awarded by hand.

If anyone has information on this crime, contact Deputy Steve Roland at (989) 673-8161 Ext. 4056 or Tuscola County Central Dispatch at (989) 673-8738.

Resident questions Vassar Public Schools policy for banning individuals from school property

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By Megan Decker
Staff Writer

VASSAR — Vassar resident Onna Clinesmith addressed the Vassar School Board on Monday regarding the district’s policy on appropriate steps to take when resolving a citizen’s complaint.

“Any person having an interest in this district shall have a right to present a complaint or grievance concerning the operation of the district,” Clinesmith said, reading from Vassar Public School District bylaws and policies. “It is the desire of the board to rectify any misunderstanding between the public and the district by direct discussions of an informal type among the interested parties. It is only when such informal meetings fail to resolve the differences, shall more formal procedures be employed.

“There are four levels to resolve any complaint. The first level includes the complainant and the staff member; the second level includes the complainant with the staff member’s supervisor; the third level is a written request from the complainant for a conference with the superintendent; and the fourth level the complainant shall request a hearing by the board,” Clinesmith continued during public comment.

Clinesmith came to the board with these concerns after learning that another citizen was told in writing that he could no longer enter the Vassar Public School District property because of his attitude toward an administrative assistant.

According to a letter addressed to Mr. Dave Atkins and signed by Superintendent Thomas Palmer which was obtained by the Tuscola County Advertiser, “Because of the events on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, in which you treated an administrative assistant with an uncooperative, argumentative and rude demeanor, you are directed to no longer enter the Vassar Public School District property at any time, for any reason, without prior written authorization from the superintendent. This includes all school district buildings, board offices and athletic fields. You may not attend any school district function. Your recent conduct is being construed as to be harassing and intrusive upon the rights of others and will no longer be tolerated.”

The letter continues, “If it is necessary for you to make any contact with the school district, you are directed to do so exclusively with the superintendent. In the event that you fail to comply, and enter school district property without such authorization, you will be considered an unlawful trespasser and subject to any and all criminal and civil liabilities therefrom.”

Clinesmith was concerned that this order violated the Open Meetings Act, Public Act No. 267 of 1976 because it would not allow Atkins to attend board of education meetings.

“He is able to attend board meetings and was told that he could come to the board meetings,” Palmer said during the board’s session.

Trustee Jill Baase addressed Clinesmith’s concerns and asked to discuss the situation in a more informal setting.

“I want to see that due process was given and that everything was handled properly,” Baase said. “I just want to see that the steps were followed.”

Atkins did not attend the school board meeting but spoke to the Advertiser on Tuesday morning.

“According to that letter, it does (apply to board meetings),” Atkins said. “I can’t even touch foot on the sidewalk. I have to go with what that letter says. I don’t know if I’m going to be arrested.”

Atkins, who attends school board meetings regularly, chose not to attend Monday’s meeting.

“I just felt I’d better not go to the meeting after I talked with the state police and the prosecuting attorney,” Atkins said. “I figured ‘Nope, I’m not taking that chance,’ because it’s on public property, even though the (state) Open Meetings Act allows me to go to that meeting.”

Atkins continued that Palmer did not tell him that the letter doesn’t apply to school board meetings.

Atkins declined comment about the contents of Palmer’s letter.

Advertiser staff writer Tom Gilchrist contributed to this report.


Cass City woman tells story of son’s battle with PTSD

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By Bill Petzold
Editor

CASS CITY — Deb Robinson has a story to tell. It’s the story of a military family that answered a call to serve in both Vietnam and Operation Enduring Freedom.

In both instances, Robinson’s husband Newton “Newt” Robinson and her son Brian David Robinson became casualties of war, struck down not by bullets but by the after-effects of their service.

Robinson hopes that by telling her family’s story, she can help other people coping with the effects of post traumatic stress disorder that they are not alone. She also is an advocate for improving services available to vets with PTSD.

Deb’s husband graduated from Caro in 1964, and served as a truck driver in Vietnam War from 1967-68.

“He died 11 years ago … September 19, 2003,” Deb said. “He was 57 years old. He developed multiple myeloma — a cancer of the blood plasma. It’s more of a leukemia type disease. He had chemo, he had radiation, and he lived 14 months from diagnosis. Many years went between when he got out of the service and he developed the disease. He died in between our son’s deployments between Afghanistan and Iraq.”

Deb said multiple myeloma is one of 13 or 14 diseases linked to Agent Orange, a defoliant used by the U.S. military during the war in Vietnam.

The Robinson’s son, Brian, was a blessing to his family from the moment he was born. His older siblings were teenagers when their baby brother came into the world.

“Brian has a half-brother and sister from their dad’s first marriage, Lynda Robinson of Caro and Michael Robinson

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of Edmond, Oklahoma,” Deb Robinson said. “It’s like Brian made our family complete when he was born, because they lived with us, and I married this family. (She laughs) About seven years later we had this baby that just brought everybody together — and he was spoiled and indulged and just really a beautiful person. They were 12 and 15 when their baby brother was born.”

Brian, the spoiled baby brother, was a bit of a trouble-maker as a kid, and as he grew to high school age his family felt that a stint in the military would be good for him to teach him discipline and structure.

“He was signed up for delayed entry, and then (September 11, 2001) happened, and he left even before he graduated,” Deb said. “He had his credits and he got his diploma, but my husband and I exempted him because he was so gung ho. He left 10 days before he turned 18 and before commencement. … There went my little boy.

“They honored him and us as we accepted his diploma, which was very nice — except it was pretty disappointing because that’s my only child (and I wanted to see him walk at commencement).

“As an afterthought you think, ‘Was that so wise (to sign his age exemption for enlistment)? But 9-11 hadn’t happened (yet), and the discipline was going to be good for him. It was different. We didn’t know what this war was going to be like. It didn’t seem like a bad idea because Brian needed some direction.”

Fortunately, Brian returned home to Caro in 2003, but Deb said she began to notice that her son was acting differently. Between the end of Brian’s service and his death on February 21, 2012 at the age of 27, Deb would go through a roller coaster of emotions trying to help her son cope with the horrors that woke him up at night.

“He began showing signs of the struggle probably even before he got out — the psychological anxiety,” Deb said. “He was 100 percent disabled with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He started showing signs, but it just kind of declined through the next six years that he lived after that, but it was very, very difficult, and it got worse and worse because of the drug addiction from the prescription drugs from the (Veterans Affairs Hospital) — that’s what he died from, that’s what was in his body when he died. It was his stuff he had scrips for. It was called an accidental self-administered drug overdose. You can tell I am not ashamed of that, because there’s so much of that and people just don’t know.

“Brian was very outgoing and loved people, loved to be around people, and because of that it was hard, and he was a fixture here on the Caro streets. He lived in different apartments here; he was married for a very short time. He was very charming, but every once in a while you’d also see him shuffling down the sidewalks here in Caro in withdrawal, or he had just had a flashback, and then maybe in another day or two you would see him and he was all clean-cut and clean-shaven and just looking good. So it was a rollercoaster type of ride.”

Soon after Brian became a civilian, it was apparent his battle scars weren’t visible ones.

“His first big incident that we knew something was wrong, he’d been recently married, and he and his wife had bought a new home in Wilmot,” Deb said. “He fell asleep one night, and he woke up and he was in a flashback — he’d probably been drinking. He loaded all of his guns, and he secured the perimeter of his neighborhood. Then he came back to reality and knew what was going on and he was arrested — which he needed to be to keep people safe. He was arrested, and that was his first stint at Battle Creek at the PTSD clinic. That’s the only PTSD clinic in Michigan that is in-patient … Brian spent months there, he was there many times and he did well with the structure — the doling out of meds, the careful watch — but then they can’t keep them there, and it’s a voluntary program.”

Space was limited at the Battle Creek center, so when Brian was returned to Caro, it would take time for a bed to open up for more additional treatment.

“I had to keep him in jail a few times because there was no bed. The police here and in Sanilac County and in Lapeer County where he had had incidents knew he did not belong with them,” Deb said. “They felt for him, but there was not a bed available in a PTSD clinic or in a psych ward. He could also go to a psych ward. However, you get a 23, 24 year old young man with these psychological issues that’s trying to feel honorable, and they are in a facility with a 90-year-old dimentia patient. Not the best fit, but we had to sometimes or he would have been locked up in the jail, and the police did not want him in the jail — they knew he did not belong there — but we couldn’t find a place. We went through that many times.”

Brian struggled with feelings of anxiety and horrible nightmares triggered by PTSD, but Deb said her son also felt ashamed and embarrassed because he could see what was happening to him.

“I would not wish him back, because he was ashamed of himself sometimes,” she said. “He knew he had substance abuse issues; he tried to trick people and once people weren’t tricked anymore he felt like a loser. … He was absolutely wonderful, a wonderful person. He was very popular in this town, and then he became a bit feared in this town because they didn’t know what he would do. I would come at least once a week to see him and pick him up and we would go out to eat, and there were people that would salute him, and there were people who would look at him like, ‘I saw the way you behaved in here one time.’ ”

Deb found herself fighting a battle for her son, the soldier, trying to get him into the programs that could help him, trying to get him into the hospitals and clinics that knew how to care for his challenges, dealing with the politics and personality conflicts that come along with. Recognizing that she could not care for him because she loved him too much to be blunt with him, she sought a public guardian for him to let “someone who didn’t love him make the rules for him.”

It took Deb two years to come to terms with Brian’s death, and now she hopes to speak about the debilitating effects of PTSD. She said she was invited to speak on the subject at Michigan’s Own Military and Space Museum in Frankenmuth. She has found ways to cope with the loss of her son after struggling to get him the help he need. She is a trumpeter who plays taps at military funerals, and also has found relief in writing about her experiences.

“It’s good for me because I have suffered great anxiety through my battle too, and right now I don’t have that feeling of impending doom because it happened,” Deb said. “I would lay awake night after night, (worrying about Brian).

“I have a bunch of short stories that I’ve sent in to magazines and I’ve won a few contests, and that’s a good outlet for me, the journaling and things, but I’ve found that when I play my trumpet, your anxiety gets relieved because you’re breathing. I found that out. It’s an unconscious thing, it just does it. It makes me feel really good.”

Norma J. Baur Sebewaing

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Norma J. Baur, age 74,  of Sebewaing, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Caro Community Hospital following a 2-month illness.  She was born August 13, 1940 in Bay City, daughter of the late Carl and Alice (Gettel) Armbruster.  She was united in marriage to Raymond E. Baur on June 30, 1973 in Sebewaing. Norma had been employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, starting as a postal clerk in Unionville and later the Postmaster in Unionville, then temporary Officer in Charge in Frankenmuth, Harbor Beach, Merrill, Pigeon, and finished in the Akron Post Office retiring in March of 2000.  She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, served on the finance committee, was a librarian for the Unionville School System for many years, also a school bus driver for 13years. She was an avid gardener, member of the Red Hatter’s, a collector of antiques, and  enjoyed volunteering at the Octagon Barn. Surviving are her husband, Raymond, Unionville; 2 daughters, 1 son:  Dawn (Randy) Bauer, Reese, Lisa (Kent) Graf, Caro, Steven (Shelly) Vande Mark, Linwood; 5 grandchildren: Danny Rummel, Kyle Graf, Shannon and Chad Bauer, Crystal Turrentine, 5 great-grandchildren: Preston, Nathan, Levi, Crosby, Jake;  1 sister, Joyce Schwartz, Unionville; 1 sister-in-law, Loretta (Sam) Tope, Sebewaing; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dale and Roger Armbruster.  A private Funeral Service has already taken place with cremation following. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Schall Elementary School Library Fund, Octagon Barn or Christ The King Lutheran School.  Arrangements are being handled by the Juengel-Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing.

JANET L. TAGGETT Caro

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Janet L. Taggett of Caro, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Covenant Health Care – Harrison in Saginaw, following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born July 8, 1937 in Caro, the daughter of the late Howard and Leona (Honold) Holdburg. Janet graduated from Caro High School, and later worked for the school district for over forty years, first as a bus driver, and later as transportation secretary.  She was united in marriage with Gene Taggett on March 22, 1958 at the Caro Methodist Church, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2011.  Janet was a woman that could do almost anything she set her mind to. Her ability to fix a car or tractor was only surpassed by her famous chocolate chip cookies. Her talent in baking and gardening ensured that no guest to her home left empty-handed. Janet was a member of the Caro United Methodist Church.  Janet is survived by two sons,  Gregg Taggett and his friend, Dawn, of Caro, Gil Taggett and his friend, Allison, of Cleveland, Ohio; two grandchildren; her siblings, Norris Holdburg of Cass City, and Lorna (George) Gray of Vassar; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was preceded in death by one sister, Joan Fader.  Funeral services will be held at the Caro United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014 with Rev. Gregg Mayberry officiating.  In keeping with Janet’s wishes, cremation will follow the service.  The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro.  Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.

Robert William (Bob) Wilson, Vassar

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Robert William (Bob) Wilson of Vassar MI, passed away suddenly Tuesday November 11, 2014 at his residence, Bob was 60.  Bob was the son of the late James L. & Deloris (Shaver) Wilson and was born in Detroit Michigan on March 4th, of 1954. Bob has been a Vassar resident most of his life. On April 2, 1977 Bob married Miss Rosemarie Fox, and together he and Rosemarie have celebrated 37 years of marriage.  Bob has been employed with various small manufacturing companies working for them as a supervisor. He loved old cars and motor cycles. He also loved driving around the countryside with Rosemarie watching for deer. Bob never hunted but he loved watching the deer.  Bob leaves his wife Rosemarie, a daughter and son in-law, Wendy and husband Nicholas Morley, and a grandson Shane Morley. Bob leaves also his siblings; sister Mary Hatfield, brothers Ed  and his wife Gerry Wilson,  Clyde and wife Deb Wilson, sister Doris and husband Dale Miles,  and a brother Jean and wife Nancy Wilson, he leaves also several nieces, nephews , extended family and many friends. Besides his parents Bob is also preceded in death by a brother Al,  infant sister Lenora.  Rosemarie and Wendy have honored Bob’s wish and cremation has taken place. They are planning a memorial gathering to be held sometime in the summer of 2015. Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington has been assisting the family with the arrangements. You’re welcome to leave personal condolences, share a memory or light a memory candle at hanlinfuneralhome.com

 

Dave Dallaire, Vassar

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Dolor David (Dave) Dallaire of Vassar has passed away. He has left behind a wife, Eleanor Dallaire; daughter, Jewel Cousino; step-children, Bonnie (Bob) Hemingway, Mary Barnes, Bob (Jan) Barnes, Randy (Pam) Barnes; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death is a son, Gregg A. Dallaire and step-son, George M. Barnes. His body was cremated and buried at Vets Memorial Cemetery in Flint.

RUBY MAE (BLISS) HARTSELL, Livonia, formerly of Cass City

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Ruby M. Hartsell, 83, of Livonia, formerly of Cass City, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Camelot Hall Convalescent Center, Livonia following a long battle with Alzheimers.  She was born July 9, 1931 in Cass City to John and Gladys (Schribner) Bliss.   Ruby lived most of her life in Cass City.  She worked as a caregiver for many elderly persons in the Cass City area.  She also did housekeeping at Hills and Dales General Hospital and for area homeowners.  In her younger days Ruby was a cashier at the Cass Theater and told stories about those times in her life.  Ruby was a former member of Cass City First Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed reading, taking walks and working in her flower gardens.  Ruby truly loved her family; her children were her greatest joy in life.  She raised her children as a single parent and worked hard to make the best life for them.  Ruby is survived by her loving children:  Lauri (Bryan) Bowman of Livonia, Phillip (Cindy) Hartsell of Columbiaville, Leo Hartsell of Akron,OH; grandchildren:  Tyler VanAllen, Timber Hartsell; step-grandchildren:  Jonathan and Breanne Bowman, Luis and Angelina Magana; four great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents John and Gladys Bliss; twin sister, Ruth Windy; brothers:  Wayne Bliss, Raymond Bliss and John Bliss.   Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. Linda Graham of Cass City First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund or Alzheimer’s Association of Michigan.  Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.  Visitation:  2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

Akron man accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from Blue Diamond Steel Plant

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By Mary Drier
Staff Writer

THUMB AREA — A 34-year old Akron area man is facing embezzlement charges in Huron County courts.

About 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, the Huron County Sheriff Department with the assistance of Pigeon Village Police, responded to the Blue Diamond Steel Plant on Sturm Road, Pigeon, to investigate the disappearance of hundreds of thousands of dollars of computer hardware.

“Management was alerted from within earlier that morning that something wasn’t right. Upon looking into it, it was suspected that they had been embezzled from, and therefore requested our intervention,” said Huron County Sheriff Kelly Hanson.

“Within hours, the suspect, a 34-year-old Akron area man was in custody and lodged in our jail on a felony charge of Embezzlement of over $100,000.”

Hanson identified the suspect as Chad Letson who had been employed at the company since the late 1990s, and had been in a supervisory position since 2011.

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“Apparently sometime after his supervisory promotion, he began ordering expensive computer hardware, which was claimed to be for existing plant manufacturing machines. He would then sell the hardware through the Internet, at a discounted price. Because Supervisors are allowed to purchase items without further management approval, as long as it’s below a certain dollar limit, these purchases went undetected until yesterday,” said Hanson.

The preliminary investigation believes over $800,000 worth of computer hardware purchases were made and sold.

“Last night, our office went to his Akron area residence and served a search warrant. Seized during yesterday’s investigation were a 2011 Shelby Mustang, a 2008 Jeep Cherokee, computer related items and suspected stolen items,” said Hanson on Thursday.

“United States Postal Inspectors are also assisting and have seized suspected out of state computer hardware shipments. Our office and the prosecutor’s office are continuing to work on seizing other personal assets.”

Letson was arraigned in Huron County District Court on a felony charge of over $100,000.

His bond was set at $50,000 cash.

Blue Diamond Steel is a subsidiary of Huron Castings. They employ over 200 people when combined with the Huron Casting family of companies, employs nearly 800.


Vassar bridge over Cass River will remain open, structural integrity not an issue

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By Megan Decker
Staff Writer

VASSAR — According to Vassar City Manager Brad Barrett, the M-15 Bridge is on schedule and there are no plans by the Michigan Department of Transportation to close or restrict bridge use.

The steel plating that was recently placed on the open section of bridge was included in the construction plans to use for the purpose of covering potholes because the holes cannot be filled with concrete patch at this time because of traffic implications.

“There has been no concern with the integrity of the bridge,” Barrett said.

The M-15 bridge over the Cass River in Vassar has been reduced to one lane as part of a $5.3 million bridge replacement project.

The project began October 6 and is expected to be complete by the end of October 2015.

Farmers behind schedule trying to wrap up harvest

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LANSING — As farmers race against the weather to harvest the 2014 crop, Michigan Farm Bureau urges motorists to be vigilant on roadways.

Farmers are struggling to get both corn and soybeans and, until recently, a bumper crop of sugar beets harvested, and are significantly behind schedule making for more harried farm equipment drivers.

According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) Great Lakes Regional Office, only 31 percent of Michigan’s 2014 corn crop was harvested as of Nov. 1, which is 20 percent behind its five-year average. Soybeans were approximately 71 percent harvested, about 12 percent behind average.

“Nobody’s more eager than the farmers themselves to get this year’s grain out of the field and into storage, but as autumn transitions toward winter, the conditions necessary for accomplishing that task are slipping away,” said Craig Anderson, manager of agricultural labor and safety services at Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB).

“Slowly but surely they’re getting the job done, but the clock’s ticking and that means everyone behind the wheel of a vehicle needs to maintain that extra level of caution and awareness that’s warranted when we’ve got tractors, combines and grain trucks sharing the roads with everyday sedans, mini-vans and SUVs.”

“Mother Nature’s been setting the stage for this all year,” said Bob Boehm, manager of Michigan Farm Bureau’s (MFB) Center for Commodity, Farming & Industry Relations. “Last winter was brutal and long; spring was cold, wet and slow; summer was relatively cool; and a fairly wet autumn so far has led to delays in harvesting.”

On the bright side, yields so far have been encouraging. Corn yields are on track for a record high of 166 bushels per acre – 11 bushels per acre more than last year. Soybean yields of 45 bushels per acre are slightly better than in 2013.

Sugar beets are bucking the trend, with harvest ahead of schedule and more than three-quarters complete. Beet yields approaching 30 tons per acre are poised to best 2012′s bumper crop.

With harvest dragging on, slow-moving farm vehicles can pose potentially hazardous traffic snarls where motorists least expect them. The vast majority of everyday drivers are urged to keep their eyes peeled – and to dig deep for their maximum patience and restraint.

“We’re heading into the shortest days of the year, with daylight fading fast when most of us nine-to-fivers are heading home for the day,” Anderson said. “Psychologically, that alone impairs our attentiveness – that’s bad enough. But when you add to the equation random pieces of bulky, slow-moving farm equipment, the potential for disaster is all too real.”

Motorists should be mindful slow-moving farm equipment and the orange reflective triangles trimmed in red on them.

The distinctive emblem is designed to amplify the visibility of farm equipment and other vehicles with a maximum designed speed of about 25 mph. SMV emblems are required by law on all “implements of husbandry,” including tractors, combines and other farm equipment.

Plus, when crop harvest is completed, farmers will have to work up the ground and do some planting for the 2015 crop.

Tuscola County Advertiser staff writer Mary Drier contributed to this report. She can be reached at drier@tcadvertiser.com.

Real estate agent: Vassar Theatre buyers intend to show movies

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By Tom Gilchrist
Staff Writer

VASSAR — Each of the three prospective buyers of the Vassar Theatre — closed since owner Timothy S. O’Brien’s death in March — hope to keep it operating as a theater, according to a real-estate agent representing O’Brien’s estate.

“All the parties who currently are showing serious interest are looking to continue operating it as a theater,” said Tjader Gerdom, owner of Gerdom Realty and Investment in Novi.

In June, Tuscola County Probate Judge Nancy L. Thane named O’Brien’s sister, Patricia A. Uebbing of Melvindale, as heir to the theater, and appointed Uebbing as personal representative of the estate. O’Brien wasn’t married at the time of his death and had no children or any other siblings. No will had been filed to direct distribution of his property.

Vassar city officials have expressed fear that the buyer would stop operating the building as a theater, or would sell the building’s contents. The art deco movie house, restored and upgraded by O’Brien, was built in 1937.

During recent years, the business drew customers from beyond Vassar who came to enjoy a single-screen theater and the restorations and upgrades by O’Brien.

“I think Mr. O’Brien did a fantastic job of renovating over the last five to eight years,” Gerdom said.

Last year, a Kickstarter campaign on the Internet saw supporters donate $72,737 that gave the theater digital projection equipment. According to an announcement on the Kickstarter website, the Vassar Theatre “has survived numerous floods, extended closures, vandalism, economic hardships and the ravages of time.”

Gerdom declined to name the prospective buyers, but he said he believes the building should continue as a theater.

“I personally think that’s the best use for it, especially because of all the money that’s already been invested for that purpose, and all the parties right now are leaning in that direction,” Gerdom said. “There have been a number of local residents showing interest but I would say only one is showing serious interest. The other two (potential buyers) are from out of state but do have backgrounds in the theater business.”

Gerdom said his business has sold a number of theaters around Michigan. In addition to showing movies at the Vassar Theatre, a new owner could realize revenue in other ways due to the digital projection equipment in place, he said.

“There are all sorts of things you can do now using digital technology,” Gerdom said. “You could do live music. … You could do anniversary parties where people bring in their pictures to be shown on the big screen. You could do business presentations.”

Any theater sale proposed by Uebbing would be approved or denied by Judge Thane, according to Vassar City Manager Brad Barrett, who said the Vassar Downtown Development Authority will be allowed to comment on any sale before the judge rules on the transaction.

According to Tuscola County Probate Court documents, O’Brien’s estate owes various debts, including bills submitted by the Vassar DDA, Mayville State Bank, an attorney and Jean Esckelson, O’Brien’s girlfriend, seeking reimbursement for payment of his funeral bill.

Caro native honored as Michigan State University College of Law as this year’s Distinguished Doctrinal Faculty Member

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By Andrea McBride
Staff Writer

CARO — Some may see coming from a small town as a downfall, but Clark Johnson credits his long-term success to his Caro upbringing.

Johnson, a law professor at Michigan State University, remembers multiple teachers, neighbors and friends who impacted him early in life. Johnson recently was elected by the students of the Michigan State University College of Law as this year’s Distinguished Doctrinal Faculty Member of the year.

Johnson said Coach Donald Stamats, who is the namesake of the Caro High School football field, instilled a drive to succeed within him. Coach Stamats emphasized the importance of teamwork, which is a lesson Johnson said has proven valuable to his various life roles.

He also credits his success to several high school teachers such as history teacher Harry Schubel, math teacher Arleigh Mautner and biology teacher John Anderson.

“They really had the ultimate power to push students to the limit,” Johnson said, adding that high school in particular was one of his best learning experiences in Caro.

He said high school English teacher Eleanor Neal had a great influence on him as well, both as a teacher and a next-door neighbor.

“She gave me good English skills that put me in good stead for everything I’ve done,” Johnson said.

Neal wasn’t the only person on Johnson’s block who offered inspiration. Chief of Police Clayton Montei lived across the street and Judge Timothy Quinn lived kitty corner to the Johnson residence. Quinn’s son George strived academically, which Johnson said ultimately inspired him to follow suit.

Although Johnson hasn’t lived in the area for years, he said it’s impossible to not feel gratitude when he reflects on the number of people from Caro who shaped him.

“I can see their faces in my mind,” Johnson said. “It shows me the impact they had. I’m forever grateful, and it does take a village (to raise a child).”

Johnson said his admittance to University of Michigan after high school was largely due to the recommendation given by former Advertiser editor James Purdy.

“What happened to me was all based upon the shoulders of others,” he said.

Others’ belief in him served as a constant source of encouragement and he “carried learned ethos” from his Caro days with him throughout undergraduate school, military service, graduate schools and his service as assistant attorney general of Michigan.

Johnson has been a law professor at Michigan State University for more than forty years. He filled a sudden vacancy in the fall of 1973, only expecting to stay for a semester.

But his heart quickly told him otherwise.

“By October, I was in love,” Johnson said. “I loved teaching school, I loved the kids, and as they say in cheap movies, the rest is history.”

His zest for his career and for life is something he constantly strives to pass on to his students, and he said it all traces back to his roots.

“Caro, Mich. and all the people there handed me a chance to thrive. … It became a part of my soul and a part of my spirit.”

Tuscola County Court News for 11/15/14

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DISTRICT COURT

Hunter Berriman Jacques, 17, Mayville, is charged with controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of marijuana; and operating while intoxicated. Pretrial is November 17 and preliminary exam is November 24.

Alma Pauline Matuszak, 54, Caro, is charged with controlled substance – possession (cocaine, heroin or another narcotic) less than 25 grams; operating – with the presence of a controlled substance. Pretrial is November 17 and preliminary exam is November 24.

Stephanie Lynn Steele, 22, Bay City is charged with larceny in a building; and larceny – $200 or more but less than $1,000. Pretrial is November 17 and preliminary exam is November 24.

Jacob D. May, 32, Vassar, is charged with stolen property – receiving and concealing – $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. Pretrial is November 17 and preliminary exam is November 24.

Ricky Allen Jonas, 57, Caro, controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of 5-45 kilogram marijuana; controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of marijuana; controlled substance – possession of marijuana. Pretrial is November 17 and preliminary exam is November 24.

Jessica Lynn DePottey, 27, Caro, is charged with controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of 5-45 kilograms of marijuana; two counts of controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of marijuana; controlled substance – possession of marijuana; controlled substance – possession of analogues; two counts of weapons – felony firearms; and weapons – body armor – possession/use without written permission in possession. Pretrial is November 17 and preliminary exam is November 24.

Troy Joseph Bilkovsky aka Robert James West, 44, Caro, is charged with controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of 5-45 kilograms of marijuana; two counts of controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of marijuana; controlled substance – possession of marijuana; controlled substance – possession of analogues; two counts of weapons – felony firearms; and weapons – body armor – possession/use without written permission in possession. Pretrial is November 17 and preliminary exam is November 24.

Joshua William Gillespie, 29, Caro, is charged with two counts of police officer – assaulting/resisting/obstructing. Pretrial was November 10, and preliminary exam is November 17.

Amanda Marie Goodman, 32, Caro, is charged with two counts of home invasion – 1st degree; and larceny less than $200. Pretrial was November 10, and preliminary exam is November 17.

Tanya Anne Carlson, 29, Flint, is charged with assault with intent to murder; assault with a dangerous weapon; and controlled substance – possession of marijuana – 2nd or subsequent offense. Pretrial was November 10, and preliminary exam is November 17.

Andrew Christopher Paseshnik, 41, Midland is charged with sex offender – failure to comply with registration act – second offense. Pretrial was November 10, and preliminary exam is November 17.

Keith Allan Walch, 35, Clio, is charged with two counts of breaking and entering – a building with intent; conspiracy to commit breaking and entering – a building with intent; two counts of larceny in a building; and conspiracy to commit larceny in a building. Pretrial was November 10, and preliminary exam is November 17.

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