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Complete coverage of the Cass City community and surrounding areas since 1899
VOLUME 105, NUMBER 44 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012 75 CENTS ~ 16 PAGES, 1 SUPPLEMENT
Weather this winter
could be bittersweet
With temperatures as high as 48 degrees for Cass City, this January has
been unseasonably warm. Winter weather has
really taken a slow start. On average, January
typically has had a high temperature of 27 de-
grees in previous years, according to the web-
site homefacts.com
The weather this winter could be considered
bittersweet for Cass City High School senior
Ashley Stilson, 18. “This winter has been
awesome so far, I like how nice the weather
has been. But this is my senior year, I need
some snow days,” Stilson said when asked
about how she had been enjoying this win-
ter’s weather so far.
In addition to hoping for a snow day, Stilson
is also looking forward to seeing the winter
scenery. Ashley Stilson
Stilson is the daughter of Tom and Shelly Stilson, residents of Gagetown.
THE KINGSTON 2011-12 boys’ varsity basketball cheerleaders are: (front, l-
r) Elizabeth DuRussell, Lisa Shippey, Jessica LaBlanc, Jennifer Angle, Erica
Stoll, (back) Joleane LaBlanc, Candice Giddings, Kelsey Long, Chanity
Torrey and Carolin Plogmaker.
Ag secretary reminds applicants that
Jan. 31 is last day for pre-proposals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tion practices on soil health. based systems; or promising conser-
reminds applicants that Jan. 31,  Conservation practices that vation technologies, practices, sys-
2012, is the last day to submit project increase the water-holding capacity tems, procedures or activities.
pre-proposals for fiscal year 2012 of soils. Landowners must meet
Conservation Innovation Grants  Decision tools that help producers Environmental Quality Incentives
(CIG) from the U.S. Department of assess their operations and conserva- Program eligibility requirements
Agriculture’s Natural Resources tion needs in order to improve defined in 16 U.S.C. Section 3839aa-
Conservation Service (NRCS). Pre- wildlife habitat. 1 (http://uscode.house.gov/down-
proposals support large-scale  Assess the technology transfer load/pls/16C58.txt).
demonstration projects that test and potential of completed CIG projects. CIG funds will be awarded through
prove original approaches to con- Results of successful projects will a competitive grants process. At least
serving America’s private lands. be included in NRCS policy, techni- 50 percent of the total cost of CIG
“These conservation grants contin- cal manuals, guides and references. projects must come from non-
ue to generate exciting new ideas An eligible applicant must be one of Federal matching funds, including
that help farmers and ranchers run the following: a federally recognized cash and in-kind contributions pro-
sustainable and profitable operations Indian Tribe; a State or local govern- vided by the grant recipient.
and address high-priority natural ment; a non-governmental organiza-
resource concerns,” said Agriculture tion; or a private individual. To apply electronically, visit
Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We are Proposed projects or activities must http://www.grants.gov/ or contact a
proud to encourage the advancement encompass the development and local NRCS office. To view the com-
of innovative conservation methods assessment, evaluation and imple- plete Announcement of Program
that will benefit producers, the pub- mentation of either of the following: Funding, visit
lic and the economy for years to conservation adoption approaches or http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/techni-
come.” incentive systems, including market- cal/cig/.
Greg and Emily Darr This year’s CIG projects focus on
Darrs celebrate their
nutrient management, energy conser-
vation, soil health, wildlife and CIG
projects assessment. NRCS is espe-
19-year-old injured
cially interested in projects that
silver anniversary
demonstrate:
 Optimal combinations of nutrient
source, application rate, placement
in Thursday crash
and timing that improve nutrient Deputies from the Tuscola County Sheriff’s office were dispatched to an
accident late Thursday afternoon near the Cass River Bridge on Cemetery
Greg and Emily Darr of Cass City were married Jan. 12, 1987 recovery by crops.
 Procedures for refining the useful- Road, just south of the Cass City village limits.
in Caro. Ten years ago, they renewed their wedding vows at St. ness of the phosphorous index in According to police reports, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Roshelle Owens,
reducing phosphorous losses. 19, from Wales, had been northbound on Cemetery Road and attempted to
Pancratius Catholic Church, Cass City. make a left turn onto River Road, when a pick-up truck going southbound
 Suites of conservation practices
They have 3 children, Justin, Erica and Aaron Darr. that protect water quality. driven by Jeffery Mulrath, 41, of Ubly, collided with the Owens vehicle.
Owens was injured and transported from the accident scene to Hills and
The couple celebrated with family and friends Jan. 14 at the  Renewable energy systems that Dales General Hospital for treatment by emergency personnel.
reduce the use of fossil fuels and
Brentwood in Caro. increase energy efficiency on farms.
 The impacts of cover crops, crop
rotations, tillage and other conserva-
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