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Complete coverage of the Cass City community and surrounding areas since 1899
VOLUME 105, NUMBER 37 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011 FIFTY CENTS ~ 16 PAGES
SOS launches new campaign
to sign up more organ donors
Six months after Secretary of State Richard Pietroski, CEO of Gift of
Ruth Johnson launched her new Life Michigan, the state’s organ and
campaign to sign up more organ tissue recovery organization. “It’s so
donors, including a new policy important to the 3,000 people in
directing branch office employees to Michigan in need of an organ trans-
ask customers if they would like to plant and the many thousands more
join the state’s organ donor registry, who need tissue or corneal trans-
the number of signups is soaring. plants. Secretary Johnson and her
From April 20, the day after staff are the new front line of the
Johnson directed the change, ‘transplant team.’”
through Oct. 19, there were 220,201 One of those waiting for a trans-
new organ donor registrations. That plant is Jai’Wan Davis-Harbour, 11,
represents an increase of 28 percent of Taylor.
over the same period last year, when “My son Jai’Wan desperately needs
there were 171,764 signups. a kidney to survive and live a normal
“We are encouraged by these life without dialysis. What Secretary
improving numbers, which will save Johnson has done gives us hope that
lives,” Johnson said. “Those await- the phone call we’re waiting for will
ing a transplant can rest assured our finally come,” said the boy’s mother,
office, along with our partners Gift Cherisse Davis-Harbour.
of Life Michigan and the Michigan Johnson’s other efforts include an
Eye-Bank, will continue promoting extensive promotional effort that
this cause in every county of our includes putting organ donor
state.” reminders on the most widely used
More than 2.3 million residents are forms at Secretary of State branch
on the state’s organ donor registry, offices and an advisory task force THE 2011 Cass City Youth Football 5th & 6th grade team members are, from
according to Gift of Life Michigan, comprised of organ donor leaders,
but Michigan still ranks 44th nation- recipients and lawmakers. left to right, (front) Gabe Farver, DeeDee Haley, Hank Janik, Joey Swiderski,
ally in organ donor registrations, so Additionally, her office is using Cody McCormick, Logan Stewart (second row) Anthony Pawlowski, Ethon
there is more work to be done, social media to urge Michigan resi-
Johnson said. dents to sign up as organ donors. Fetterhoff, Josh Stone, Bryce Bukoski, Brendan Hamilton, Jarod Naegle,
Last year, there were 289 organ For more information about branch Connor Sines (third row) Richard Vogelpohl, Eric Peters, Nick Perry, Reed
donors and 1,067 tissue donors in office locations, hours and services,
Michigan. Each organ donor can visit www.michigan.gov/sos. White, Hunter Kelly, Joe Krol (fourth row) Mason Hartsell, Zach Beecher,
save up to eight lives. Each tissue
donor can improve the lives of up to Customers also may call the Justin McClelland, Lucas Hays, Hunter Vaughn, Cole Osentoski, Austin Hull
50 people. Department of State Information (back) coaches Jeff Naegle, Leroy Beecher and Chris Pawlowski. Missing are
“We are thrilled by the number of Center to speak to a customer service
people making this life-saving deci- representative at 888-SOS-MICH Luke Stern, Dylan Crase, Zane Wright, Bailey Autry, Cody Brady, Cory
sion to join the donor registry,” said (767-6424). Brown, Joseph Nazario and Coach Scott Wright.
4-H leaders recently honored
More than 100 4-H members, volunteers and other distinguished guests
recently gathered for the annual Tuscola County 4-H Awards and
Recognition Banquet.
The event honors participants and supporters for their dedication and serv-
ice to the Tuscola County 4-H Program. 4-H depends on the support of vol-
unteers and local businesses. Each year Tuscola County 4-H chooses long
time 4-H supporters to honor at the banquet.
The Outstanding 4-H Family Award is given to a 4-H family who has gone
above and beyond what is expected of them. They may volunteer their time
and or resources, promote 4-H, share their skills, encourage youth to learn,
or other accomplishments. Tom and Alice Jaruzel were recognized for their
outstanding efforts. They have contributed countless volunteer hours to
making 4-H events run smoothly. The whole family has made fundraising
efforts successful and events fun for all.
The 4-H Alumni Award is given each year to 4-H volunteers who contribute
to the 4-H program through their support of 4-H and in turn help Tuscola
County 4-H grow and prosper. Nancy Ruggles is the recipient of this year’s
4H Alumni Award. She is no stranger to 4-H. Through her children and now
through her grandchildren, Ruggles has been a dedicated 4-H alumni and
remains a steadfast 4-H supporter.
The Friend of 4-H Award is presented to an individual or business who is
an outstanding Tuscola County 4-H supporter. This year’s award was pre-
sented to Tractor Supply Company for its continued support of the 4-H pro-
gram. TSC has gone above and beyond with its paper clover campaign,
which directly supports the youth of Tuscola County. TSC continues to be
the top seller in the state and are in the top 10 sellers of the paper clover for
SEVERAL LOCAL HIGH School students helped serve up some holiday the nation.
goodies during the annual Cass City Community Thanksgiving Dinner The Gold Clover Supporter is an annual award that is presented by the
Tuscola County 4-H Council to recognize members of the local business
Thursday at the Cass City United Methodist Church. They are (back row, community who have made a significant impact on 4-H in Tuscola County.
from left) Trenton Loomis, Drew Loomis, Josh Farkas, Zac Potrykus, The Gold Clover Supporters for 2011 were Joe Rader of Millington Elevator
and Gene Harrington of Greenstone Farm Credit Services. Both were hon-
(front row, left) Alison Blattner, Taylor Nye, Stephanie Leeson, Marissa ored for their continued support of Tuscola County 4-H youth at the annual
4-H livestock auction.
Schneeberger and Kayla Schneeberger. About 200 people attended the
meal.

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