The Times Herald from Port Huron, Michigan • Page 8

2B TIMES HERALD, PORT HURON, MICHIGAN www.theTimesHerald.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003 WEWMY1DKEWS Call Bill Shea, assistant city editor, weekdays at 989-6257. Across the Blue Water Area St. Clair grandmother mourns slaying in U.R flag. About 35 Scouts are in the troop. Refreshments will be served.

For details, call Randy Mey at (810) 359-2151. FORT GRATIOT Township to debate dump-truck purchase The township board is expected to decide Wednesday whether to buy a Kenworth dump truck. The proposed purchase stirred debate Jan. 15, and the board voted against the expenditure. The public works department then was told to resubmit bids on a formal bid sheet.

Some board members said the bids collected on several different dump trucks were difficult to compare, and the township might be paying too much. The truck was quoted at $119,875. The board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the township hall, 3720 Kee-wahdin Road. COTTRELLVILLE TWP.

Senior center offering photo shoot March 7 The St. Clair County Council on Aging's Cherry Beach Senior Center is offering glamour photography to women of all ages from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 at the center, 7232 S. River Road.

Cost is $25 and includes makeup, the photo shoot and an 8-by-10-inch photo. Men can be in the photograph for an extra $10. For details, call the center at (810) 765-3523. miles west. All three worked at the Alger Maximum Correctional Facility in Munising.

Friends said Paajanen and Fleck had been dating for about a month. Authorities were trying to determine Tier-ney's relationship to the pair. "We don't know if it was a onesided emotional thing or an infatuation with her on his part," Schneider said. According to investigators, Paajanen and Fleck had worked the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

shift at the prison then drove to Paajanen's home in separate pickup trucks. Tierney, who had worked the 2 to 10 p.m. shift on Friday, followed them in his vehicle and pulled in behind Paajanen's truck. The victims' bodies were found near one another next to the trucks. Janette Paajanen spent part of Monday rereading letters her granddaughter had sent her.

"She was a very nice young lady," she said. "She will be missed." A preliminary examination for Tierney was scheduled for Feb. 25. Times Herald reporter Deanna Weniger contributed to this story. Granddaughter victim of double killing in Marquette County The Associated Press SKANDIA TWP.

A guard at a maximum-security prison in the Upper Peninsula was jailed without bond Monday in the shooting deaths of two co-workers. Steven Edward Tierney, 41, of Munising was arraigned Sunday on two counts of open murder in the deaths of Sally Kay Paajanen, 34, and Craig Allen Fleck, 31. Paajanen's grandmother, Janette Paajanen lives in St. Clair. She called the slayings "so wasteful." She learned of her granddaughter's death by phone from a relative and was shocked at the news.

"As my son said, people don't do this in the Upper Peninsula," she said. A neighbor found the victims' bodies about 2 p.m. Saturday outside Paajanen's home in Marquette County's Skandia Township, Undersheriff Jack Schneider said. Tierney was arrested that night at a relative's home in Humboldt Township, about 30 ALGONAC School raffle winner heading to Mexico Roy Randall of Algonac is the February first-prize winner of the monthly school district education raffle. He won a trip to the Mayan Riviera in Mexico.

Second prize of $125 goes to Rick and Margaret Hanselman of Port Huron Township and third prize of a $100 gift certificate was won by Linda Lee of Algonac. The school district sells 300 tickets each year at $100 each. Proceeds pay for teachers' classroom projects. City Council to vote on trash-pickup contract The City Council is expected to discuss and vote tonight on extending World Waste Services' contract for another three years. The company handles trash pickup in the city and is proposing merging the two-day collection schedule into one day.

The proposed contract extension would cost the city $9.41 yearly per house, with 1,717 houses scheduled for the service. The council meets at 7:30 p.m. at 805 St. Clair River Drive. BROCKWAY TWP.

Township approves pay increase for officials The township board increased pay for some officials last week because their job responsibilities increased. Jobs now are compatible with those in surrounding areas, Supervisor Carl Ver-meesch said. The treasurer will receive $11,500 a year, up from $8,700. The clerk will get $9,500, up from $8,700, and the supervisor gets $10,000, up from $8,700. Trustee pay of $80 a meeting stays the same.

The increases start with the coming fiscal year, which begins April 1. CROSWELL Boy Scout Troop 322 to mark 75th birthday Croswell Boy Scout Troop No. 322 will have its 75th anniversary celebration beginning at 7 p.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church, 7 S. Howard Ave.

State Rep. Stephen Ehardt, R-Lexing-ton, is expected to speak and present the troop with a state By TONY PITTS, Times Herald MARYSVILLE Craft show has room Getting River District connected Jony Muresan, a lineman with LeCom, rolls old coaxial cable up after removing it Monday from utility poles in central St. Clair. He and Vinny Rus, in bucket, and other LeCom crews will be noticeable throughout the River District area as they remove the old cable. Newer, faster lines have replaced the cable, which will be recycled.

LeCom contracts with Comcast, the regional cable company. for more artists, crafters Space is available for about 12 more crafters and artists for an arts and crafts sale March 8 in St. Christopher's Catholic Church. The sale will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

in the church's social hall, 1000 Michigan Ave. Cost is $15 per space and $20 for a space with a table. The sale is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds will help pay for a new Knights hall. For details, (810) 364-6547.

ST. CLAIR Local Rotary Club seeks new members The St. Clair Rnrarv Club is the Sanilac County Courthouse lawn. The 24-hour event is from 11 a.m. May 31 and 11 a.m.

June 1. A kickoff party will be 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25 in the First United Methodist Church, 68 Lexington St. The first 50 attendees will get a 2003 calendar and a pin.

The kickoff, which raises money for cancer research, is for people who want to participate in the relay. For details, call (800) 728-2323. CONTACTING US In Algonac, Marine City and Casco, Clay, Columbus, Cottrel-lville and Ira townships, contact Chris Sebastian at (810) 989-6273 or csebastianporthuro.gan-nett.com. In Fort Gratiot and for business news, contact Joe Kohn at (810) 989-6276 or jkohn porthuro.gannett.com. In Marysville, St.

Clair and China, East China and St. Clair townships, as well as for police and fire news, contact Lori Paionk at (810) 989-6272 or lpaionkporthuro.gannett.com. In Port Huron and Port Huron Township, contact Dan Hocken-smith at (810) 989-7641 or dhockensmithporthuro. gannett.com. In Capac, Emmett, Memphis, Yale, all other St.

Clair County townships, and Sanilac and Lapeer counties, contact Fred Woodhams at (810) 989-6258 or fwoodhams porthuro.gannett. com. In Macomb County and for court news, contact Angela Mullins at (810) 989-6270 or amullinsporthuro.gannett.com. $2,500 he said he is owed for being a class sponsor. District officials said Daigle's work was voluntary.

The court case will be discussed at Wednesday's board meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school, 34165 Bordman Road. SANDUSKY Relay for Life on tap for May 31, June 1 The Sanilac County Relay for Life will be May 31 and June 1 on Clair Inn, 500 N. Riverside Ave. For details, call (810) 329-2271.

MEMPHIS District court date set for board-member suit A lawsuit filed against the Memphis school district by school board member Don Daigle will be heard at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday by St. Clair County District Judge Richard Cooley Jr. Daigle is suing the district for looking for new members. The community service group meets at 12:15 p.m.

Mondays in the St. The WSAQ 107.1 FM Sportsmen's Dinner SB tty Omega American CT J2 Red Cross LI St. Clair County Chapter Victorian Plaza 4819 Lapeer Rd. 1 "Si-' STORE IMSHntS The Third Annual Sportsmen's Dinner is now sponsored by Qcountry 107.1 FM. We are excited by this new partnership with the radio station! Join us on Thursday, February 2W, 2003 at the Wadhams Banquet Center at 5078 Lapeer Kimball, Michigan.

This event will start at We are looking for Table Sponsors! Tables of 8 can be sponsored for $250.00. If you sponsor a table, you receive recognition at die table you sponsor and on die handouts for the evening! Individual tickets are also available at $35.00. Don't miss your opportunity this evening and the chance to sponsor a table! Advance Ticket Sales now available at: FINAL WEEKS UP TO Dept. 56 villages Snowbables Hummels Precious Moments Cherished Teddies Wild Life niI IQQRIAN rsr AMERICAN RED CROSS ST. CLAIR CHAPTER Phone: 985-71 17 615 Pine Street.

Port Huron, Ml 48060 (Hours: Frl. ANDERSON'S PRO-BAIT Phone: 984-3232 2731 Pine Grove Ave. Port Huron, MI 48060 (Hours: Fri. Sat Sunday All Sales Final! lfiMMI.iatHmfiie.IIM!mT.T.-W.lf.Will I vr I ENJOY A FRESH NEW ATMOSPHERE mmw BANK REPOSSESSED CARS TO BE SOLD DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC Ft. Gratiot Dealership is Selected to Dispose of 228 Bank Repos and Other Used Vehicles for Only $29 and Fees Then Start Making Payments Back By Popular Demand! Ft.

Gratiot, Bank repossessed cars and trucks are among the most hunted for bargains in the auto METRO TIMES ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR. DETROITS 1 BLUES SINGER. Saturday, February 22, 2003 Corner of Dove 24th St. Doors Open at Advanced Tickets At The Door $15.00 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 984-5888 Thornetta Davis way to get a great deal on a pre-owned vehicle." Almost every type and price range of vehicle will be available, from luxury, to 4x4's, to basic transportation. "With pre-owned vehicles near an all time high, chances are we will have what you are looking for in stock and ready to drive home," Vanover said.

Auto Liquidators of North America has flown in extra sales and financial staff from three states to assure Vanover Chevrolet customers prompt, courteous service and the best finance terms possible. Vanover said, "We will have over 5 million in financing available for this event. So chances are we can arrange financing for just about anyone who is employed, regardless of past history." Trade-ins will be accepted and customers are encouraged to bring their title or payment book to expedite immediate delivery of these vehicles. "The opportunity bargain-hunters have been waiting for is here, Monday through Friday in Ft. Gratiot.

Every bank repo and other used vehicle is just $29 and then start making the payments. Customers won't find a faster easier way to save big money on a great used vehicle," Vanover said. After the mega-sale ends at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21st, Vanover Chevrolet will send many of these vehicles to auction.

Any questions can be directed to (810) 3854421. Vanover Chevrolet is located at 4281 24th Avenue in Ft. Gratiot, Michigan across from the Birchwood Mall. mobile industry. Unfortunately for John Q.

Public, they're also the hardest to come by. Banks often unload these repos to car dealers at rock bottom prices allowing dealers to resell them for retail value. But bargain seekers can take heart: This week Auto Liquidators of North America has selected Vanover Chevrolet in Ft. Gratiot, Michigan to be the official liquidation site for 228 of these incredible bargains. This Monday, Feb.

17th through Friday, Feb. 21st, Vanover Chevrolet of Ft. Gratiot will have 228 bank repos, lease returns, and other used vehicles for thousands below normal value and pass those savings on to their customers. "These have been acquired at incredible savings from banks (repos), factory auctions and other sources," Mike Vanover, owner of Vanover Chevrolet said. "Our creditors have asked us to sacrifice this inventory immediately -regardless of loss of profit.

If that means selling these vehicles for new or below wholesale, then that is what we will do." Every bank repo and other pre-owned vehicles will be available for just a $29 fee and then start making payments. "It's that simple," said Vanover. "To make these bargains even easier, we'll mark the payments right on the windshield. Just pick a car and pick a payment. You won't find a faster, easier TdU Ship Lecture Series Sailing From your armchair seat at SC4 's Fine Arts Thursday, February 20, Sneak Preview Film: Highlander Sea Sails Home View never-released before film footage of Highlander Sea's voyage from Nova Scotia, Canada to her new home in Port Huron in June 2002.

This preview film captures Highlander Sea's 1800 nautical mile passage up the St. Lawrence Seaway, across a turbulent Lake Erie and her exciting Port Huron arrival. All are welcome. Tuition cost is $5 per lecture, St. Clair County Seniors $2.50.

Pre-refistration is advised as seating is limited. Tickets, if still available, may be purchased at the Fine Arts Theatre the mht of the lecture. FIT! Call SC4 Continuing Ed 989-5740 This community event is sponsored by Acheson Ventures in partnership with St. Clair County Community College. plim tK.

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