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VOLUME 106, NUMBER 48 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 75 CENTS ~ 14 PAGES
Deputies say
Michigan man
is dangerous,
on the loose by Tom Montgomery
Editor
Sanilac County Sheriff Garry Biniecki recently issued an alert asking
Thumb area residents to be on the
lookout for a man law enforcement
officials consider to be dangerous.
Biniecki is asking citizens to contact
police if they see a 2004 maroon Ford
Taurus with a Michigan registration of
OKUR05.
“The vehicle is possibly occupied by
a white male, Daniel J. Myers, 47
years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall and 210
pounds. The subject was involved in a
state police incident where Myers led
them on a vehicle chase in a stolen car
in the Argyle area. He then fled and is
believed to be in the Taylor, Mich.,
area,” Biniecki said.
“Myers is believed to be involved in
Photo courtesy of Northstar Photography several violent incidents spanning
MORE THAN 900 people gathered Saturday at the Lucky Thumb race track areas of southern Michigan, and may Daniel Myers
be headed back to the Sandusky or
to watch round 2 of the Bevens Road facility’s winter racing series. Pictured Argyle areas,” the sheriff added. “He is to be considered dangerous.”
are #19 Mark Vincent, Croswell, and #83 Philip Kuhl, Sebewaing, competing Anyone with information on Myers’ location or who observes the vehicle
is asked to call 911, the Michigan State Police, sheriff’s department or Crime
in the Pre 1984, 0-503 open fan class. Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP for a possible reward.
DNR reports safe hunting season
The 2012 hunting season saw only them safe firearm handling skills. ally struck his father causing a leg education program with Michigan’s Michigan’s hunter education, visit
one fatality in the 15 incidents One incident this year involved a wound. low rates of incidents over the last www.michigan.gov/huntereduca-
reported to the Michigan Department hunter under the age of 10.” Michigan hunting incident statistics few years. tion. Summaries of Michigan’s hunt-
of Natural Resources, making it the The incident involving a fatality in for the last 6 years are: “There is no question that hunter ing incident reports can be found at
safest season in the last 5 years. 2012 occurred in St. Clair County on • 2012: 15 incidents with one fatali- education saves lives and reduces www.michigan.gov/conservationof-
While there were 3 fewer incidents September 20 when a coyote hunter ty injuries,” Hagler said. “It is incum- ficers.
reported in 2011, there were 5 fatali- reportedly shot and killed another • 2011: 12 incidents with 5 fatalities bent that anyone considering hunting
ties in that year. hunter in an apparent accident. There • 2010: 14 incidents with 3 fatalities as a recreational pursuit completes a
“We continue to emphasize the were no hunting incidents reported • 2009: 18 incidents with 2 fatalities hunter education course with one of
importance of the hunter orange law, in the Upper Peninsula in 2012, com- • 2008: 22 incidents with 2 fatalities our highly dedicated volunteer
knowing your target and safe firearm pared to 3 in 2011, including one • 2007: 32 incidents with 2 fatalities instructors.”
handling, and how they all are key fatality. Hagler credits Michigan’s hunter For more information on
factors in having a safe season,” said A total of 3 hunting incidents
DNR Law Enforcement Division
Chief Gary Hagler. “We also contin-
involved minors as the shooter, with
the youngest being 6 years old. The
At Cass City
ue to encourage mentors to work 6-year-old was unloading his firearm
closely with youth hunters to teach when it discharged and unintention-
Snowcoming contest
moved to Friday night
The Cass City boys’ basketball decision last Wednesday over guest
team will have to wait until later this Bad Axe, it was Red Hawk starters
Cass City Chronicle
week to make up their Greater Cody Orban, Collin Hartwick and
Thumb West contest against visiting Cole Israelson that led the way for
Bay City All Saints. the winners.
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Originally scheduled last Friday as The Hatchets led 14-9 after one
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test, the game was first moved to break. The Hawks increased their Natalie Eggleton
Tuesday night when inclement advantage to 43-35 entering the final
weather postponed action in the stanza, where they used a 17-7 run to and Daniel Hrabec
Greater Thumb West heading into dispose of their visitors.
Natalie Eggleton of Midland and
No matter where
the weekend. Israelson recorded a game-high 22
However, Cass City Athletic points, including a perfect 8-of-8 Daniel Hrabec of Davison announce
Director Don Markel reported effort at the foul line. Hartwick their engagement.
you go... we can
Monday the GTW affair with Bay chipped in with 14 points, with a Natalie is the granddaughter
City will now be played this dozen coming in the opening half, of John and Diane Popp of Midland.
Daniel is the son of Jim and Diane
reach you!
Thursday at the Cass City before Orban got on track in the final
Elementary School gym. half where he scored all 10 of his (Leslie) Hrabec of Davison.
“We couldn’t get any referees for points. The Red Hawk guards – A March wedding is currently being
Tuesday,” Markel said, noting this Orban and Hartwick – each connect- planned.
Friday’s game against visiting ed on a pair of shots from behind the
Brown City will include the school’s 3-point arc and combined to make 6- Hospice Advantage
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Snowcoming activities, highlighted of-6 free throws.
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by the announcement of the Red James Knarian led Bad Axe with 11
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The schedule change also may force CASS CITY – Orban 1-2 (2-4) 10;
Hospice Advantage officials are
seeking area residents interested in
Coach Aaron Fernald to go deep into serving as hospice volunteers.
Hartwick 2-2 (4-4) 14; Schenk 0-0
CHECK OUT OUR his bench as the Red Hawks now
play on consecutive nights. Ready
for the call will be Jake Hacker, Eric
(0-1) 0; Perry 1-0 (2-4) 4; Ross 1-0
(1-2) 3; Hacker 0-0 (0-1) 0;
Volunteers help by offering care,
comfort and compassion for the
whole family, and they can make a
Dickinson 1-0 (1-2) 3; Kuntz 1-0 (0- difference by donating a few hours a
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Churchill and Tristan Kuntz, all who 1) 2; Churchill 1-0 (0-0) 2; Israelson
have made solid contributions for the month to support a hospice patient
7-0 (8-8) 22. and their loved ones.
league leaders in limited action. If TOTALS – 15-4 (18-27) 60.
Cass City is to maintain its momen- Hospice volunteers receive the
ONLINE tum as the regular season winds
down, look for Fernald’s reserves to
log extra minutes in the upcoming
BAD AXE – Turmell 0-2 (0-0) 6;
Cramer 1-1 (0-0) 5; Flannery 1-0 (0-
training they need to connect their
unique abilities to the needs of
patients and their families.
0) 2; Kanrian 1-3 (0-0) 11; Labor 2- More information is available by
TOO!
games, especially in the team’s non- 1 (0-0) 7; Sutton 1-0 (0-2) 2; Krug 4-
conference outing with Brown City. contacting the Hospice Advantage
0 (1-2) 9. volunteer coordinator at (989) 414-
In Cass City’s latest victory, a 60-42 TOTALS – 10-7 (1-4) 42. 7189 or (989) 872-5852.