February 11, 2016 www.centralmichiganpulse.com Vol. 2, No. 6

Hauck Announces Candidacy...to wrong District

AROUND TOWN pg. 11

CITY NEWS pg. 5

POLITICS & MEETINGS pg. 4

CALENDAR OF EVENTS pg. 2

SCHOOLS pg. 26

ENTERTAINMENT pg. 23

ASTROLOGY pg. 20

POLITICAL CARTOONS pg. 19

HISTORICAL PHOTO pg. 38

CROSSWORD pg. 34

SPORTS pg. 28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMICS pg. 35

MT. PLEASANT | COMMUNITY | NEWS | SPORTS | EVENTS | INFORMATION

By S. R. COVIEORoger Hauck has thrown his hat in the ring for the

99th District State Representative seat that will be va-cated by Republican Kevin Cotter. Cotter, first elected in November of 2010, has reached his limit of three allowable terms, and therefore can’t seek re-election. This November, the 99th seat is up for grabs.

Union Township Trustee Bryan Mielke, a Democrat,

announced his candidacy for the 99th District seat back on November 10th. Mielke previously ran for the seat, against then incumbent Cotter back in 2014, but lost in a close race that saw Mielke receive 56 more votes than Cotter in Isabella County (8079 to 8023), but saw Cotter win by taking 56% of the votes from the Midland districts that are also represented by the 99th seat.

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Roger Hauck Re-announcing his candidacy at Cheers, which is located in the 99th district, many hours after of-ficially announcing his candidacy at Pizza Sam’s in Midland, which isn’t in the 99th district. Photo: Elise Hubel

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ThePulse2

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

February 11th11th - 14th - Central Michigan International Film Festival

12p - Soup & Substance - Black History Month @ Bovee Rotunda4p - Sledding Party @ Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

7p - National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ MPHS Auditorium7:30p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre

7:30p - CMU Orchestra @ Staples Family Concert HallFebruary 12th

12th - Art Reach Festival of Banners registration deadline5p - Live Jazz Music @ Narrativality Coffee Roasters

5p - Opening Reception for Dillon & Payton Pringle exhibit “Other Worlds” @ Art Reach5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls JV & V Basketball vs. Midland High

7:30p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre7:30p - Formosa Trio @ Chamichian Hall

9p - Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers @ Hunter’s Ale HouseFebruary 13th

13th-14th The Price is Right @ Soaring Eagle11a - Book Signing with local Author Kaitlin Otteman @ The Malt Shop

1p - Winter Kids Expo 2015 @ Finch Fieldhouse1p - The Moons Nodes Class (Karmic Astrology) @ VML

2p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre4p - Mt. Pleasant Citizens’ Climate Lobby Mtg @ Commission on Aging

5p - Parent’s Night Out @ West Intermediate7p - Foolish Dreams Band @ Hunter’s Ale House

February 14th8:30a - Sunday Breakfast @ VFW Post 3033

9a - Winter Warriors The Ice Cube half/10k/5k starts at O’Kellys1p - MPHS Bowling - Home match2p - Mother Hicks @ Bush Theatre

February 15th7p - Open Mic @ UC Student Lounge

February 16th4p; 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls Basketball vs. Heritage HS

5:15p - Union Twp EDA Mtg6:30p - Mid-Michigan Area Storytellers meeting @ VML

7p - Union Twp Planning Commission Mtg7p - “Storied Streets: Reframing the Way You See Homelessness” Film Screening & Panel @ Park Library

7:30p - CMU Percussion Ensemble @ Staples Family Concert HallFebruary 17th

17th - Cherokee Story Teller Gayle Ross (Location TBA)2:30p - Playwriting Workshop @ Mid Michigan Community College

6p - Mt. Pleasant Citizens Academy Session #5 of 66p - MPHS Wrestling - MHSAA Regionals @ MPHS

Email your event for The Pulse’s community calendar to centralmichiganpulse@gmail.com.

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February 18th7p - CMU Wrestling v. Wisconsin

7:30p - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center @ Staples Family Concert HallFebruary 19th

19th - Art Reach Community Portrait submission deadline19th-20th - No Bull Triple Crown Snowmobile Races @ Isabella County Fairgrounds

5:30p - How Exercise Helps Your Heart @ Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Girls JV & V Basketball vs. Arthur Hill

7p - Beverly Hillbillies @ Broadway Theater9p - Music - Flint Eastwood w/ Passalacqua & Cheerleader @ Hunter’s Ale House

February 20th10a - Kids and Culture @ Art Reach

11:30a - VFW Bowling Tournament @ Chippewa Lanes1p - Magic Show with Baffling Bill @ Sacred Heart Academy Alumni Gym

3p - Bassoon Studio Recital @ Chamichian Hall5p - 53rd Annual Rotary Club Beef (& Turkey Tenderloin) Dinner Fundraiser @ Comfort Inn Conference Center

7p - Beverly Hillbillies @ Broadway Theater8p - Friends and Mayhem @ Rubble’s Bar

20th - Central Michigan Mayhem Roller Derby vs. Bath City Rollergirls20th - Michigan Law Enforcement Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan @ O’Kelly’s/Wayside

February 21st1p - CMU Women’s Gymnastics v. Western Michigan University

2p - CMU Women’s Chorus @ Staples Family Concert Hall2p - Beverly Hillbillies @ Broadway Theater

5p - Concert Choir and Chamber Singers @ Staples Family Concert HallFebruary 22nd

7p - Mt. Pleasant City Commission MtgFebruary 23rd

4p; 5:30p; 7p - MPHS Boys Basketball vs. Saginaw7p - Chop and Chat - Food of the World - France! @ The Market on Main

7p - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting7:30p - Symphonic Wind Ensemble @ Staples Family Concert Hall

February 24th6p - Mt. Pleasant Citizens Academy Session #6 of 6

7p - Union Twp Board of Trustees Mtg7p - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

February 25th1p - MPHS Ski Team (Langlois Invite) @ Snowsnake

4:30p - Summer Program Registration Night @ City Hall5p - Family Fun Night @ Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

6p - 8th Annual CRDL Lego Contest Award Ceremony7:30p - Wind Symphony and Symphony Band @ Staples Family Concert Hall

February 26th26th-27th - Ram Trucks Snocross National @ Soaring Eagle

7p - MPHS Hockey vs. Tri-Valley Titans

View the The Pulse’s complete community calendar at www.centralmichiganpulse.com.

POLITICS & MEETINGS ThePulse4

WHO TO CALL - REPRESENTATIONIsabella County Board of CommissionersD1 - George Green (Chair) (989) 588-4216 [Farwell (R)]D2 - John Haupt (989) 644-3390 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]D3 - Jerry Jaloszynski (989) 330-4890 [Shepherd (R)]D4 - Jim Horton (989) 621-1534 [Mt. Pleasant (R)]D5 - James Moreno (989) 773-5797 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]D6 - David Ling (Vice-Chair) (989) 773-7823 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]D7 - Michael Fisher (989) 860-1807 [Mt. Pleasant (D)]

House - 4th DistrictJohn Moolenaar (R)(989) 631-2552(202) 225-3561

Midland Office:200 East Main Street Suite 230Midland, MI 48640

Washington D.C. Office:117 Cannon House Off BldgWashington, DC 20515

SenateDebbie Stabenow (D)(517) 203-1760(202) 224-4822

Mid-Michigan Office:221 W. Lake Lansing Rd.Suite 100East Lansing, MI 48823

Washington D.C. Office:731 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington, DC 20510

SenateGary Peters (D)(517) 377-1508(202) 224-6221

Mid-Michigan Office:127 West Allegan StreetSuite 1810Lansing, MI 48933

Washington D.C. Office:724 Hart Senate Office BldgWashington, DC 20510

Isabella County Meetings:Board of Commissioners.............................(1st & 3rd Tues - 7:00p)Board Committee Work Sessions...............(1st & 3rd Tues - 4:30p)Parks & Recreation...................................................(1st Wed - 7:00p)Road Commission........................(2nd Th - 8:30a & 4th Th - 6:30p)

Mt. Pleasant City Meetings:City Commission........................................(2nd & 4th Mon - 7:00p)Airport Advisory Board............................................(2nd Th - 5:30p)Downtown Development Board...............................(3rd Th - 8:00a)Historic District Commission..............................(2nd Tues - 5;00p)Parks & Recreation..................................................(4th Tues - 7:00p)Planning Commission................................................(1st Th - 7:00p)TIFA & DDA*...........................................................(2nd Th - 10:00a) *Tax Increment Finance Authorities & Downtown Development AuthorityZoning Board of Appeals.......................................(4th Wed - 7:00p)

Township Board Meetings:Broomfield Twp......................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p)Chippewa Twp.........................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p)Coe Twp..................................................................(2nd Mon - 7:00p)Coldwater Twp........................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p)Deerfield Twp..........................................................(3rd Mon - 7:00p)

WHEN TO GO - MTGS

Governor - Rick Snyder (R)(517) 373-4000Mail to: P.O. Box 30013Lansing, MI 48909

House - 99th DistrictKevin Cotter (R) - Speaker(517) 373-1789Mail to: P.O. Box 30014Lansing, MI 48909

Senate - 33rd DistrictJudy Emmons (R)(517) 373-8661Mail to: P.O. Box 30036Lansing, MI 48909

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COUNTY

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MT. PLEASANTMt. Pleasant Board of CommissionersMayor - Kathleen Ling (989) 773-7823 [member since 2008]Vice Mayor - Allison Quast-Lents (989) 854-0444 [member since 2016]Commissioner - Jim Holton (989) 817-4288 [member since 2006]Commissioner - Tony Kulick (989) 289-7098 [member since 2014]Commissioner - Mike Verleger (989) 621-2384 [member since 2015]Commissioner - Nick Madaj (989) 854-5231 [member since 2016]Commissioner - Lori Gillis (989) 772-7544 [member since 2016]

Township Board Meetings (cont.):Denver Twp......................................................(3rd Th - 6:00p)Fremont Twp.................................................(4th Tues - 7:00p)Gilmore Twp................................................(2nd Wed - 7:00p)Isabella Twp...................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p)Lincoln Twp.................................................(2nd Tues - 7:30p)Nottawa Twp.................................................(1st Mon - 7:00p)Rolland Twp.................................................(2nd Tues - 7:00p)Sherman Twp................................................(3rd Mon - 8:00p)Union Twp.........................................(2nd & 4th Wed - 7:00p)Vernon Twp...................................................(1st Mon - 6:30p)Wise Twp..........................................................(3rd Th - 7:00p)

Rosebush, Shepherd, Lake Isabella Meetings:Rosebush Village Board.............................(2nd Mon - 7:00p)Shepherd Village Council.................(1st & 3rd Mon - 7:00p)Shepherd Planning Commission.................(1st wed - 7:00p)Shepherd Board of Appeals........................(meets by request)Lake Isabella Village Council......................(3rd Tues - 7:00p)Lake Isabella Planning Commission.........(2nd Tues - 7:00p)Lake Isabella Zoning Board.........................(4th Tues - 7:00p)Lake Isabella (LIPOA).................................(2nd Wed - 7:00p)

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CITY NEWS 5ThePulse

Ducks Unlimited Banquet to be

Held on Thursday, March 10th at Bucks Run

The Isabella County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is pleased to announce a fundraising banquet at Bucks Run Golf Course on Thursday March 10th. Cocktails will be served at 6pm, followed by a gourmet dinner at 7. Chef Pete Lieber will prepare roast turkey, pork loin, and beef lasagna.

Besides many awesome firearms, the committee has put together a variety of fine art items that is sure to accent the home or cabin.

Ducks Unlimited was founded in the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s. Since then, 13 million acres of marshland have been conserved. In Isabella County alone, 696 acres have been cre-ated or protected.

Tickets are quite reasonable: $50 for a single dinner, $75 for a couple. Attendance includes a year’s membership to Ducks Unlimited – a $35 value that includes twelve issues of Ducks Unlimited magazine. For those individuals interested in taking a group, a donation of $300 will reserve a table of eight.

The committee is formed by a collection of local sportsmen who have volunteered their time and expertise for a good cause. For ticket information, contact Chris Zimmerman (989) 828-4441, Bruce Dehn 506-6471, Steve Lambourn 854-9268, Bill Lorenz 330-0215 or Mike Fortino 330-0868.

HELP & SUPPORT ThePulse6

National Suicide Prevention Line1 (800) 273-8255

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

24/7 Crisis HotlineIsabella County

1 (989) 772-2918

Winter Shelter

The Isabella County Restoration House provides a rotating shelter open every night from Sunday, No-vember 1st, through March 2016. Shelter seekers must check in nightly at the Unitarian Universalist Fellow-ship, 319 S. University (next door to the public library, downtown Mt. Pleasant) between 4:30-5:45 p.m. Transportation is provided to the shelter each night. A hot meal and warm bed will be ready. Transportation from the shelter to the Soup Kitchen is provided each morning.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

Alano Club 1201 N. Fancher (989) 772-4955Mondays thru Fridays - 9a, 12p, 5:30p, 8pSaturdays & Sundays - 9a, 11a, 5:30p, 8p

Other Meeting LocationsCentral Michigan Christian Church3433 S. Lincoln Rd. - Mondays - 7p

First Presbyterian Church1250 Watson Rd. - Tues - 7p & Wed - 8p

St. Mary’s Parish1405 S. Washington - Wednesdays - 12p

Westlawn Church of Christ (Shepherd)222 Dearing Drive - Thursdays - 7p

Al-Anon Meetings

Alano Club 1201 N. Fancher (989) 772-4955Sundays 6:30p - Mondays 7p - Fridays 7p

Behavioral Health 2800 S. Shepherd Rd.Tuesdays 5p

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

Wesley Foundation 1400 S. WashingtonTuesdays 6:30p

First United Methodist Church 400 S. Main St.Thursdays 6:30p

24-hour Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline1-800-821-3014

Additional Community Meetings

Refuge Recovery @ Saginaw Chippewa Behavioral Health (2800 S. Shepherd) - Wednesdays 6:30p

Gambler’s Anonymous @ First United Methodist Church (400 S. Main) - Mondays 6:30p

Additional Community Resources

Community Mental Health 301 S. Crapo(989) 772-5938

1016 Detox 2885 Health Parkway(989) 775-0604

Listening Ear 107 Illinois St.(989) 386-2774

Mt. Pleasant Police Department 804 E. High St.(989) 779-5100 Central Dispatch 773-1000 (FOR EMERGENCY DIAL 911)

Life Choice of Central Michigan(989) 773-6008

Foster Closet of Michigan - Isabella County Branch1-800-554-4966 ext 212

CITY NEWS 7ThePulse

1 in 5 U.S. Adults Experience Mental IllnessBy S. R. Covieo

Earlier this week local police, fire, and rescue responded to a call in the 800 block of S. Main Street that involved a community mem-ber who was on a porch roof. Several police cars, a fire engine, and ambulance blocked off and filled Main Street between High and May streets.

The call lead to the eventual rescue of the self-harming victim, bringing them off the roof and assisting them in getting further mental health care.

As a society we often struggle to understand mental illness, which in turn limits our overall capacity to provide the best possible care.

Here in the Mt. Pleasant area we have many public safety calls requiring assistance for self-harming and potentially self-harming community members. Thankfully we also have mental health ser-vices available to individuals who need help.

As a news outlet it is often difficult to balance allowing individual community members to maintain their privacy while also keeping the community informed of what is happening in our town. It is with best intentions that we feel it necessary to talk about mental health issues and to hopefully open the door for our readers to cre-ate dialogues about real life mental health happenings.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (see photo graphic), 1 in 5 five adults in the United States will experience men-tal illness in a given year. Numbers that large, almost 44 million adults, emphasize how important it is for us to talk openly about mental illness, and how important it is for us to know how to help our friends, neighbors, and family members. Let’s work together as a community to remove the societal stigma that keeps many from seeking the help they need.

Following are some resources for anyone who may be seeking help. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength and hope.

Resources:Community Mental Health (989) 772-5938CMU Counseling & Mental Health Services (989) 774-3381Listening Ear 24-hour Crisis Hotline (989) 772-2918National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255

Awards presented— 4:00pm Serving—4:30pm till 7:00pm

Cost— Free Will Donation 621 S. Adams, Mt. Pleasant

Great Chili Cook Off

Contestant Information

Call (989) 772-7392 8:00am and 1:30pm

Monday -Friday

Must register by

Monday, February 22nd

Saturday, February 27, 2016

11th Annual George Dalton

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Second Union Township Trustee Enters 99th District Race

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It took Republicans almost three months to announce a candidate following Mielke’s an-nouncement, and they may have had a good reason for the wait. There has been some rumors around Mt. Pleasant that the local Re-publicans were grooming Keith Cotter to take over the 99th seat. If there’s any truth to the rumors, they were certainly laid to rest when Cotter lost his bid to become a member of the Mt. Pleasant city commission in the most recent election.

Keith Cotter was, thought, recently re-elect-ed as the chair of the Mt. Pleasant Planning commission at last week’s meeting after he quickly nominated himself for the position. Keith retained his chair position because no other commissioner stepped forward to challenge him, to which he responded “I am the chair.”

So with both of the Cotters out of the race, the Republicans have turned to Roger Hauck as their candidate to oppose Mielke. Hauck makes for an interesting choice as, like Bryan Mielke, he is a Union Township Trustee. So on Thursday February 4th, just before 6:00 p.m., Hauck announced his candidacy to a cozy crowd at Cheers Bar and Grill. Except, that’s not entirely accurate. More honestly stated, Hauck re-announced his candidacy for the 99th seat at Cheers.

Hauck had already officially announced his candidacy earlier Thursday morning at Pizza Sam’s in Midland. Pizza Sam’s, located on Main street in downtown is located in the 98th district. Oops. So, Roger Hauck traveled outside of the 99th district to announce his candidacy to the 98th district. Which brings us to a quick discussion about mistakes – ba-sically, we all make them. All candidates show their human side, but usually if a candidate is running for office they want to announce their candidacy to potential constituents in the area, or district, they will be representing.

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The third week of the city of Mt. Pleasant’s Citizens’ Academy took participants on a timely tour of the groundwater and wastewater facilities.

There were, of course, questions of lead and other impurities directed toward Water Supervisor Malcolm Fox and Public Works Director John Zang.

Zang, who has worked in other cities before coming to Mt. Pleasant, stated that the city of Mt. Pleasant has been pro-actively taking care of their infrastructure for years. Therefore any lead pipes that existed were re-placed years ago.

Week four took participants on a virtual and informa-tional tour through the Mt. Pleasant parks and Recre-ation department.

Participants first heard about the parks from Chris Bundy, Director of Parks and Public Spaces. Bundy

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talked about all the little things that go into taking care of the city parks, including mowing, restroom upkeep, bridge maintenance, and turf control.

Participants were provided with large maps of each of the local parks, including an overview of the area containing the recently popular Indian Pines Park (see the map below).

Ryan Longoria, Recreations Director, shared a little about the history of the department, current programs, and potential future programs.

Spencer McKellar, PEAK Coordinator, spoke about PEAK’s programs, educational value, and community tie-ins.

Recreation Coordinator Carol Moody shared about the Farmers Market, which is entering its 43rd year here in town.

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3rd Annual Man vs. Mountain 5k Obstacle Course RunOver two hundred community members participated in the 3rd Annual Man vs. Mountain 5k Obstacle Course Run in Mt. Pleasant over the weekend. Staggered heats of around 30 entrants started the course every ten minutes for over an hour. Those who were up early enough for the first heat were greeted at start time by the racing diaper adorned cupid. Photos are continued over the next two pages. To view the full photo gallery of 300 images, go to http://www.centralmichiganpulse.com/newsfeed/man-vs-mountain-photo-gallery

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3rd Annual Man vs. Mountain 5k Obstacle Course Run

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3rd Annual Man vs. Mountain 5k Obstacle Course Run

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Kaitlin Otteman and ‘The Beginnings Prophecy’

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Kaitlin Otteman and ‘The Beginnings Prophecy’

By ELISE HUBEL

Local author Kaitlin Otteman signed copies of her book on Monday at The Malt Shop. Self-published, ‘The Be-ginnings Prophecy’ is Otteman’s first completed book.

While having a book published is a feat for an author of any age, Otteman’s age makes the achievement even greater. At only 13-years-old, Otteman has become a published writer long before most.

Otteman said she has had a passion for writing since she was six. While writing has always been a part of her life, she said that this is the longest piece she has ever com-pleted.

The Beginnings Prophecy is a fantasy novel. It tells the tale of a girl and her four friends who venture into the fantasy world to take on seven fairies.

Publishing her first book has not slowed down the young author. She is already working on a sequel to the story.

“I can’t answer if it will go past the sequel,” Otteman said, “the story will be as long as I feel it needs to be.”

Otteman is in the 7th grade, attending West Intermedi-ate. Other than writing, Otteman is active in her school choir, a part of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), and used to do hip-hop dance at Off-Broadway Per-forming Arts Studio.

In the future she hopes to attend Central Michigan Uni-versity and pursue a career in either writing or editing.

‘The Beginnings Prophecy’ will be available for purchase again Feb. 14 at The Malt Shop when Otteman will be signing copies from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Copies are also available locally at The Book Shelf, located at 1014 S. Mission.

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Local Artists’ Exhibit Opening at HeliosBy SAM VILLARREAL

Helios Art Gallery in downtown Mt. Pleasant opened their doors in December with their first exhibit “Commu-nity.” The gallery sold 25 different art pieces from four different artists. The next exhibit titled “Insight” will include works from 11 artists.

Of the 11 artists, three are recent Central Michigan University graduates - Kristi Cranson, Erin Horning, and Ja-mie Morse. Because they graduated within the past 12 months, Helios allows them to showcase their work and gain experience for half of the normal commission price.

Three CMU employees will also be producing works including Ryan Flesher, Kris Sanford, and Mike Volker. Other Michigan established artists showcasing will be Ted Evans, Kathy Jones, Sam Soet, Rebecca Zeiss, and owner of He-lios, Al Wildey.

“Insight” will consist of a lot of personal work that has to do with “interior impulses.” Opening night is Friday, February 12 from 5-7pm. It is open to the public and admission is free.

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Local Artists’ Exhibit Opening at Art Reach

Local artists Payton and Dillon Pringle have a new show opening at Art Reach titled ‘Other Worlds.’ The exhibit opened for showing on Wednesday and will remain available for viewing through March 5th. There will be an open-

ing reception this Friday, February 12th, from 5 - 7 p.m.

Third Annual CreativeEscape Fundraiser

March 2016All Proceeds going to the

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

THERE WILL BE A CHAIR MASSUSE AVAILABLESATURDAY WITH PROCEEDS GOING TO CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Friday, March 4th: 4-9 pmSaturday, March 5th: 8am-7pm

Zion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall3401 E River Rd, Mt Pleasant

PLEASE BRING:• Your own projects and Supplies• Your favorite dessert to share

COST OF $65 INCLUDES:• Goody bag worth over $25• 3 make and takes• Special hand-made gifts• Your own table space• Dinner on Friday• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday

If you are registering as a group, please include the group name & members of the group.Send registration form below with your payment of check or credit card to:

Kim Vogel, Stampin’ Up!, 5783 E Beal City Rd., Mt. Pleasant MI 48858 (989) 506-1410SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE RSVP by FEBRUARY 28th.

Participant Name: _____________________________ Group Name: _______________________________

Address:___________________________________ City/State:____________________________________

Phone #: ____________________________ Payment: CK Enclosed Credit Card: Visa M/C Discover

Card #: _____________________________Exp. Date: ___________ CVV: _____

Email: ___________________________________ Dietary Concerns:______________________________

Raffle Items Include:Vera Bradley, Gift Certificates,

Longaberger Products,Stampin’ Up Products

and other items too numerous to mention!

Optional classes and project kits will be available for purchase.

There will be vendors on site as well.

In Loving Memory of

Brad Niswonger

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ASTRO DHARMA ThePulse20

For the week of Thursday February 10th, 2016 – Wednesday February 17th, 2016

Thursday February 11th, 2016Today we have the high energized, pioneering and fast paced Aries Moon. We feel the need to start new proj-ects, to lead in action and follow our gut impulses. We feel energetic, spontaneous, and brave. On the shadow side of this we may feel impatient, irritable and impul-sive. It is important that we release any high, excessive energy into competition, vigorous activity and physi-cal exercise, or else we may feel angry, frustrated and anxious. Today is a day to push past our comfort zone, taking risks and moving forward. What inspires you? What have you been wanting to “go for” but haven’t due to fears? How can you get out of your comfort zone?

Friday February 12th, 2016The Moon remains in energetic, spontaneous and brave Aries. Today the Aries Moon makes contact with Pluto in a challenging way – asking us to look at any long-term transformations that have been going on in our lives, what actions need to be taken? The Moon also connects with Uranus today resulting in feelings of ur-gency and change – we may feel the need to break free

from restraints, we may feel the need for freedom. This situation can cause us some anxieties, especially if we can’t move freely – if we feel stuck in situation or cir-cumstance. On the positive side we may find some cre-ative solutions and innovative, pioneering ideas towards change. Again today is a good day to engage in vigorous physical activities and spontaneous new experience and adventure. What action for change needs to happen in order for you to re-align to your true authenticity?

Saturday February 13th, 2016 If you can enjoy the luxury of lounging or meditation before you get out of bed this morning – please do so – as it will benefit you and all those you come into contact throughout the day. Have a cozy breakfast in bed and start your day out slowly! The Moon is in sensual, slow and patient, peaceful Taurus. We seek comfort. Life… slows… down… when the Moon is in Taurus. Howev-er, as the day goes don’t be surprised if your mind and thinking speeds up and becomes innovative, creative and insightful as Mercury moves into the sign of Aquar-ius, we will be more open minded and tolerant of dif-ferences in beliefs, perceptions and opinions… however we may be more fixed in our own. Also this evening Mars, our planet of energy starts playing in the skies with Jupiter, our planet of mind, body, spiritual expan-sion! What fantastic energy for a night of friends, great conversation and exploration! Perfect evening to have insightful conversations and explore possibilities with a group of like-minded friends! What can you explore tonight regarding your senses, and comforts?

Sunday February 14th, 2016 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! The Moon remains in sensual, loving Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus – our planet of LOVE, beauty and sensuality. We are looking for comfort today. So again – if you have the luxury to lounge and stay in bed – do so! If you are looking for something to give your sweetie for Valentines today – a full on body massage with essential oils is a wonderful gift for this Taurus Moon Valentine’s Day. It will be especially well received as will a good home-cooked meal with a romantic movie, candles, a fire… all that gushy mushy stuff is Taurus (Venus) energy. If you are your own sweetie today – this is a beautiful opportunity to lavish yourself with a nice home-cooked meal, some gourmet chocolates and a candle-lit essential oil salt

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bath. Indulge your senses this Valentine’s day! This is a day to savor living in a human body! How can you honor your physical body and its senses today?

Monday February 15th, 2016The Moon leaves behind the Taurus energy and moves into Gemini. Ahhh… remember that easy slow paced, luxurious and patient Taurus energy of the past few days? Now – we will find ourselves living life fast paced and we might feel busy and scattered, but we want some fun. Flighty but sparkly! I think all Mondays should be Gemini Moon days! Today we may find ourselves in a lot of conversations; we might find ourselves running a lot of errands, busy and in social situations. Gemini is the social butterfly of the zodiac. It will be a day we seek and share information and knowledge. If we are not communicating verbally, we are communicating and sharing information through social media, through writing, and e mails. Have lunch with friends today. Sparkle, laugh and be curious! What are you curious about? How can you sparkle? Later tonight the Moon connects with Neptune. We may dream tonight.

Tuesday February 16th, 2016Today the Moon remains in sparkly, loquacious Gemini. We are feeling fun, flighty and communicative. We are curious and we need stimulation. It might be another bright but busy day. On the shadow side of Gemini Moon days – we can experience gossip, scattered minds and nervousness, especially if we are more grounded personalities, earth signs and we are not comfortable with being on the go in a fast-paced world. Late to-night just before midnight Venus – our planet of love, relationships, beauty and values is entering the sign of Aquarius. This brings an innovated, friendship and unconventionality to our relationships and standards of beauty. We will start to find beauty and value in what is out of our norm, quirky and unconventional. We are more tolerant of the differences of humanity with Venus in Aquarius. How can you bring new experience to your relationships?

Wednesday February 17th, 2016Today we have the Sun, Mercury and Venus in Aquari-us! All that quirkiness! We are innovative, we are cre-ative – we are thinking and loving outside the box! This is a fantastic time to look at old problems in our belief

systems, communications, love life and our personal values and self-worth. Aquarius energy always lends us the tools to look at things with a new perspective. It will be an intellectual first half of the day and an emo-tional second half. Early afternoon we will feel a shift in mood, as the Moon will leave Gemini and enter Cancer. The Moon is at home and loves to be in Cancer. We will seek security, safety and the familiar. We may retreat into our homes. It is a sensitive, nurturing and intuitive evening. With all the Aquarian energy – it is a good evening to get creative in arts and cooking. Take a bath tonight and detox and nurture self and others. How can you creatively FEEL and HEAL?

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The Morey Montessori Public School Academy (PSA) encourages bothself-directed learning and high academic standards. Until recently, the

school did not have a music program. A seventh-grade student, Sasha DeLellis, recognized the need for a music program and, with the help of her father and the Head of the School, applied for a grant to begin the program.

The goal of this project is to positively affect current and future students by enhancing their intellectual and emotional skills. Research has shown a link between music education and the building of these skills.

Recognizing the need for a program such as this, the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation awarded the Morey Montessori PSA a grant from the Kellogg Youth Fund. The funds were used to purchase an electric piano and various hand-held instruments to start the school’s new music program. More than 100 students are currently benefitting from the program.

New Music Program at Morey Montessori PSA

Read the full grant spotlight and learn more at mpacf.org.

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Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort - Upcoming Events

February 13th-14th - The Price is Right Live

February 18th - Clueless Murder Mystery Dinner

February 20th - Cheech & Chong

February 26th-27th - Ram Trucks Snocross National

March 4, 2016 - Tracy Morgan

March 26, 2016 - Adam Lambert wsg Alex Newell

April 8, 2016 - Styx

April 16,2016 - The Band Perry

May 21, 2016 - Lewis Black

Staples Family Concert Hall - Upcoming Events

February 11th- CMU Orchestra

February 16th - CMU Percussion Ensemble

February 18th - Guests: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

February 21st - CMU Women’s Chorus, Focus on Women

February 21st - Concert Choir & Chamber Singers

February 23rd - Symphonic Wind Ensemble

February 25th - Wind Symphony & Symphony Band

Rubble’s - Upcoming Events

February 15th - Danno Rourke

February 19th - Yeesh!

February 20th - Nagazi wsg The Purps

February 22nd - Brian Koehler

February 27th - SASS

February 29th - Eric Chercover

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MAC TV Network Channels ScheduleSUNDAY

1:00 AM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 191-MAC13:13 AM Isabella County Work Session 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Faith Community Church 187-MAC29:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC19:00 AM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 187-MAC210:00 AM Grace Church Live 191-MAC110:00 AM Trinity Church 187-MAC211:00 AM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 187-MAC212:00 PM Grace Church 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:00 PM AUMC 191-MAC12:00 PM Sacred Heart Parish 187-MAC22:00 PM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov3:30 PM AUMC 187-MAC24:00 PM End of Life Issues 191-MAC14:07 PM Clare Depot Receives Caboose 191-MAC15:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov7:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 191-MAC17:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Hockey - MPHS vs. Midland Dow 187-MAC28:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov9:30 PM Trinity Church 191-MAC19:47 PM Girls Basketball - MPHS vs. Saginaw 187-MAC211:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC111:03 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

MONDAY7:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov7:30 AM Girls Basketball SHA vs. Clare 187-MAC28:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC110:00 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC110:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC210:00 AM UT Board of Trustees 188-Gov10:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC211:00 AM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC111:00 AM The Vanisher 187-MAC212:00 PM Hockey - MPHS vs. Midland Dow 187-MAC212:29 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov12:30 PM Tombstone Town: PBB Cleanup 191-MAC11:47 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC12:02 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:32 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC24:00 PM Alma Middle School Interviews 191-MAC14:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC24:31 PM MAC Gives Back: Girls on th Run 191-MAC15:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC26:00 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC17:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Hockey - MPHS vs. Midland Dow 187-MAC29:47 PM Girls Basketball - MPHS vs. Saginaw 187-MAC210:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC111:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC111:03 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

WEDNESDAY12:42 AM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 191-MAC16:00 AM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC110:00 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC110:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC210:00 AM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov10:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC211:00 AM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC111:00 AM The Vanisher 187-MAC212:00 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov12:30 PM Clare Ment. Health - EMT 191-MAC11:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC12:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Board of Trustees 188-Gov2:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC23:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC14:00 PM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC14:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC25:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:15 PM What Should I Be... - Farmer 191-MAC15:30 PM Merry Xmas from Clare Book Club 191-MAC1

TUESDAY7:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC110:00 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC110:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC210:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC211:00 AM Clare Ment. Health - Mindful... 191-MAC111:00 AM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov12:30 PM Disability Network 191-MAC112:30 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC21:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - Yoga 191-MAC11:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC12:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov2:30 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC23:00 PM Veterans Update 191-MAC13:51 PM AUMC 191-MAC14:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC25:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov5:30 PM Clare Ment. Health - Music Ther 191-MAC17:00 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC17:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM MAC Gives Back: Clothing Inc. 191-MAC18:00 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC28:00 PM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov9:30 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC210:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC111:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC111:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

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THURSDAY12:54 AM MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. ‘14 191-MAC17:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Faith Community Church 191-MAC110:00 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC110:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC210:00 AM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov10:30 AM Veterans Update 191-MAC110:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC211:00 AM Clare Ment. Health - Music Ther 191-MAC111:00 AM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC212:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - Yoga 191-MAC112:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov12:30 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC21:00 PM Disability Network 191-MAC11:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC12:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC23:00 PM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC13:56 PM AUMC 191-MAC14:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC25:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC26:00 PM Alma City Commission 191-MAC17:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM MAC Gives Back: Clothing Inc. 191-MAC17:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Isabella County Reg Meeting 191-MAC18:00 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC29:30 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC210:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - Mindful... 191-MAC111:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC111:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

FRIDAY1:00 AM IWE Battlezone TV - Wrestling 191-MAC13:13 AM Isabella County Work Session 191-MAC17:00 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov8:00 AM Democracy Now 191-MAC19:00 AM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC19:59 AM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC110:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC210:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC211:00 AM The Vanisher 187-MAC212:00 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC212:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov1:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC2

SATURDAY12:54 AM MAC TV Zombie Film Fest. ‘14 191-MAC17:00 AM Mt. Pleasant Planning Comm. 188-Gov9:00 AM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC19:30 AM Trinity Church 191-MAC110:00 AM Sports Attack 187-MAC210:00 AM U. Tshp Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov10:28 AM Clare Depot Receives Caboose 191-MAC110:30 AM Art Review 187-MAC210:50 AM Sacred Heart Parish 191-MAC111:00 AM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC211:49 AM Clare Ment. Health - Music Ther 191-MAC112:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov12:30 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC21:00 PM Alma City Commission 191-MAC11:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC22:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - Yoga 191-MAC12:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Planning Commission 188-Gov2:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC23:00 PM Veterans Update 191-MAC14:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC25:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov5:30 PM H.A.T.S. 191-MAC16:30 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 9 AM 191-MAC17:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Clare Ment. Health - EMT 191-MAC18:00 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC28:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov9:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC210:00 PM Faith Community Church 191-MAC111:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC111:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

6:00 PM MAC Gives Back: Girls on th Run 191-MAC16:30 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC16:58 PM Alma String Ass. Fall Concert 191-MAC17:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC18:00 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC28:30 PM Trinity Church 191-MAC19:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC210:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC111:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC111:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

2:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC12:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC22:00 PM UT Board of Trustees 188-Gov2:30 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC22:58 PM Isabella County Reg Meeting 191-MAC13:50 PM What Should I Be... - Farmer 191-MAC14:00 PM Uncle Ducky 191-MAC14:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC24:30 PM Christian Music Videos 191-MAC15:00 PM Pleasant Chat 191-MAC15:00 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC25:00 PM MP Zoning Board of Appeals 188-Gov5:15 PM MAC Gives Back: Girls on th Run 191-MAC15:19 PM Clare Depot Receives Caboose 191-MAC15:30 PM Alma String Ass. Fall Concert 191-MAC16:30 PM Mt. Pleasant FUMC 11 AM 191-MAC17:00 PM Art Review 187-MAC27:30 PM Sports Attack 187-MAC28:00 PM AUMC 191-MAC18:00 PM Girls Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC28:00 PM Mt. Pleasant City Commission 188-Gov9:03 PM Merry Xmas from Clare Book Club 191-MAC19:30 PM Boys Basketball - Shep. v Alma 187-MAC210:00 PM Democracy Now 191-MAC111:00 PM Grace Church 191-MAC111:00 PM The Vanisher 187-MAC2

Subject to change - Visit www.mactvnetwork.org for most up-to-date schedule

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Sacred Heart Annual SHAgala Fundraiser a Success!

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Sacred Heart Annual SHAgala Fundraiser a Success!

By SAM VILLARREAL

On February 6, 2016 Sacred Heart Acad-emy hosted their annual fundraiser, SHA-gala. Hosted in the school’s gymnasium, the event was sold out as it has been in the past. This year’s theme was “South of the Border.” There was a photo booth, a Cantina to get drinks, and a photographer who took pic-tures of the guests with their friends. There were more than 400 guests in attendance that included parents of past and present students, staff members, and alumni. Every-one enjoyed an evening of great food and conversation.

The event began at 4:30 allowing for guests to begin bidding on the silent auction items and buy raffle tickets. Everyone sat for din-ner at 6:30 and an opening speech was given from co-chairs, Wendy Endres & Marcy Hosking. They thanked all the attendees, volunteers and donors. Their motto for the night was “Bid high and bid often.” Bishop Cistone then spoke and said a blessing and their food was served.

The live auction began after dinner and had 50 different items including helicopter lessons, a 24-month car lease, a one week stay in Cancun, Mexico, and even a Golf and Lunch with Bishop Cistone & Father Loren. The silent auction went on throughout the night and included different items such as pieces of art made by students, sports mem-orabilia, jewelry, golf clubs, and homemade clothing.

Last year’s SHAgala raised a total of $222,000. This left for a dividend of about $500 per student. Because all the money made from the event goes directly back into the school, it can go anywhere from tuition to a teacher’s salary. While the numbers are still being tallied from this year’s event, they are expecting just as much as last year, if not more. This is Sacred Heart’s single largest fundraiser each year and it never fails to bring in a lot of money for the school.

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MPHS Hockey Team Battles in League PlayBy SAM VILLARREAL

The Mount Pleasant High School varsity hockey team had their sixth league game, against Saginaw Heritage, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Isabella Community Events (ICE) Arena. The Oilers entered play with 15 wins and 5 losses on the season, but only 3-2 in the highly competitive Sagi-naw Valley League.

The Hawks defeated the Oilers after a rough game. The only goal in the first period for Mount Pleasant was made by Mitchell Haines with an assist by Nodin Jackson. Each team had one penalty at the end of the first with a 1-2 game.

In the second period the Oilers weren’t able to get a goal while Saginaw Heritage made three. The game also be-came a bit rougher as Saginaw got four penalties in the period, one of which being a 10-minute for misconduct, while Mount Pleasant only had one.

The final period allowed for another goal from Mount Pleasant. Kyle Trucks scored with an assist from Zach Heeke. Five penalties were called in the period, three of which were given to the Oilers. The final score was 2-7.

The last scheduled home game of the season will take place on Friday, Feb-ruary 26 at 7pm against the Tri-Valley Titans.

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By: ELISE HUBEL

Members of five Central Michigan University athletic teams met with local children Saturday to discuss sports. The college students represented CMU’s football, soccer, gymnastics, golf, and track/cross country teams.

The event, which took place at the Vet-erans Memorial Library, began with the athletes speaking as a panel. Children were able to learn about the students and their sports.

A short trivia session was held, hosted by the family coordinator for the library district. The children got to answer questions regarding the sports that were represented, as well as CMU athletics in general.

Following the trivia, each sport split into groups to perform activities with the children. Activities included catch with the football players, a duct tape balancing beam with the gymnasts, and putting lessons with the golfers.

The children were also able to get the autographs of the sports players. A pho-to wall was set up with signs hanging on the walls reading “Keep Calm and Fire Up Chips.”

At the end of the event a raffle was held. Prizes included various CMU ath-letics items including a t-shirt.

The event was also tied into the library environment, with a focus on reading. The children were taught a CMU cheer, “Go, Fire up chips!” This was then amended to “Go, Fire up reading,” as a way to inspire the local children to get involved in reading.

CMU Athletes Make Time for Local Children at VML

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CMU Athletes Make Time for Local Children at VML

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City Champs to be crowned next week!No matter which team you root for, that was a pretty good Super Bowl championship game this year – Congratulations to the champion Denver Broncos! Locally(next week), 16 champions will be crowned over five days in our MP USBC City Tourna-ment. Four(4) different Champs,(TEAM, Singles, Doubles, & All-Events), two(2) divisions(OPEN & Women’s), and an actual & handicap champion will be determined in each category. (Optional Scratch Prize Lists available in each OPEN event. Bowlers must enter before their 1st tournament event.)

The Opening Ceremonies begin the tournament next Monday. TEAM entries are (again) lagging behind last years’ total of 54, (currently, 37 teams are entered-27 OPEN/10 Women’s). S&D entries are also behind last year’s number of 89, (currently, 63 S&D-47 OPEN/16 Women’s). There’s no limit to how many times an individual may enter either event, TEAM and/or S&D.

Four(4) TEAM Event squads, Chippewa Lanes, 6:20pm, Monday-Thursday. Singles & Doubles begins Tuesday,6:15pm at Riv-erwood Lanes, concluding Friday night. All Monday thru Friday evening certified leagues take city tournament week off to en-ter. At this point, all squads remain open. Yet to enter? It’s not too late. Contact me(Dave Lewis) for availability or submit your completed TEAM and/or Singles & Doubles entry ASAP at Chippewa Lanes or Riverwood Lanes. I’ll contact you directly!

Not everyone is a tournament bowler, but this city tournament week is for all local certified league bowlers, male or female! The major emphasis of this tournament is the fact that it is a handicap tournament. While the top actual scores in each event will be recognized, the main prize list will be for the top handicap scores in each event. So, put your team together and ENTER NOW!

Here are the 16 defending champions across both divisions:Women’s Defending champions:TEAM(Hdcp): Marty’s Bar(Whyte)(Previous year won Actual!) TEAM(Actual): Under The RadarDOUBLES(Hdcp): Lou Bruner/Sheila Leaureaux DOUBLES(Actual): Karen Naganashe / Val Raphael(Repeated!)SINGLES(Hdcp): Carlee Schafer SINGLES(Actual): Tina Briggson(Repeated!)All-Events(Hdcp): Sheila Leaureaux All-Events(Actual): Val Raphael

OPEN Defending champions:TEAM(Hdcp): Wayne’s Appliance(Repeated!) TEAM(Actual): C&G PaintingDOUBLES(Hdcp): Jonny Curtis/Ken Los DOUBLES(Actual): Chad Gutzman / Jeff CrossSINGLES(Hdcp): Mike Buning SINGLES(Actual): Michael D AndersonAll-Events(Hdcp): Chad Pratt All-Events(Actual): Jeff Cross(Repeated!)

Local High School Bowling: (MPHS & Shepherd)Monday the MPHS girls & boys both won their match against Flint Northwest. High games: Emily Onica(137 & 120) and Liza Harrisson-Waters(129 &128). For the boys: Basil Naganashe(253 & 204) and Jacob Baker(237) led the way. The next MPHS match is Wednesday in Flint.

Last Saturday, the Shepherd teams competed at 300 Bowl(Alma). The girls lost a close one to Ovid-Elsie, then rebounded well to beat Breckenridge. Individual high scores for the day: Abbey Sura(197 & 172), Hailee Hammond(195 & 187), Carrie Wil-loughby(a personal best 165), and Annika Bendele(162). The boys picked up a pair of wins against Ovid-Elsie & Breckenridge. Leading the way again was Jonah Montney(222 & 207), with Jacob Boulis(200), Scott Sura(194) and Dru Carson(189). Shep-herd’s next match is Saturday at Capitol Bowl(Owosso).

Local Tournaments & Promotions:-VFW No-Tap Doubles Tournament, Chippewa Lanes, February 20th, $6 From Each Entry Donated To VFW-Tournament open to the public, you need not be a VFW member to bowl, Sat, Feb 20th, squads(12:30pm or 3:00pm)

Local Bowling Roundup by Dave Lewis

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Mt. Pleasant High School Wrestling

The Mt. Pleasant wrestling team is gearing up for districts this week. Team districts were held last night in Owosso,and individual districts will be this weekend in Gaylord.

Last weekend the team placed 7th overall in the Saginaw Valley League Meet.

Seven MPHS wrestlers, shown above, earned individual medals during the SVL meet.

The individual medal winners’ results from the Saginaw Valley League Wrestling Conferences on Saturday are as follows:

2nd place, Darren Wilson at 103#4th place, Kegan Krapek at 125#2nd place, Josh Schafer at 130#5th place, Edgar Figueroa at 152#2nd place, Isaiah Schafer at 189#5th place, Justin Dahlin-Hofer at 215#4th place, Billy Tithof at 285#

MPHS Wrestlers and their SVL medals: Front - Billy Tithof; Back Row L-R - Justin Dahlin-Hofer, Kegan Krapek, Edgar Figueroa, Darren Wilson, Isaiah Schafer, Joshua Schafer.

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