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Election results were unofficial at The County Press' deadline. Results will be posted Wednesday when complete at www.countypress.com. See Friday's paper for complete results.

Almont Community Schools
It appeared a two-year 18-mill non-homestead millage proposition that meant about $1.135 million of the district's operational budget passed overwhelmingly.

Also in Almont, two seats were available on the board of education. The challengers were incumbent John Miles, former board member Steven V. Hoffa, and Trisha Swantek, Laura Gutenkunst, and Chris Krim. Results of the board race were too close to call at press time.

Dryden Community Schools

Dryden voters were asked to consider two propositions. The first was a non-homestead operational millage renewal for two years that equated to $599,900 in operational revenue.

The second proposition was a 2.24-mill bond issue to address building needs throughout the district.

At press time, it appeared both issue won overwhelmingly. That news allowed Superintendent Tom Goulette to go to sleep Tuesday night a happy man.

"We are ecstatic," he said. "The community has come through and put their faith in the board."

Goulette said the bond will be implemented in stages.

"We will have to negotiate. We will tackle the parking lot first and will purchase technology and buses in the next year. I'd like to thank Sue Lowney and all the volunteers who helped with the bond issue," Goulette said.

Two incumbent Dryden Board of Education trustees were unopposed. Incumbents John W. Powell and Marti Riley faced no opposition.

Imlay City Community Schools
The Imlay City Community Schools also asked for an 18-mill renewal. For the Imlay City school district, it meant $2.393 million of the district's operational budget. That millage issue appeared to be approved by a wide margin.
Board of Education incumbents Eric Thuma and Sharon Muir ran unopposed.

Lapeer Community Schools

The Lapeer Community Schools also ask voters to consider a non-homestead millage. For LCS, it equals about 13% of the budget -- $6.984 million. The proposal passed 1,484-1,092.
For two seats on the Board of Education, incumbent Board President WIlliam A. Laidlaw and Trustee Michael Nolan faced no opposition.

North Branch Area Schools
In a hotly contested election, two seats in the North Branch Area Schools Board of Education were up for grabs. The board will now have a new look.
Incumbent Secretary Lorrelei Natke was re-elected with 476 votes. Newcomer Jerry Schlaud came in next to take the other seat with 466 votes. Cory Mabery was third with 368 votes. Board President Gary Manthei came in fourth and lost his seat with 348 tallies and Richard Pratt was fifth with 368 votes.
"Out of all the people who voted for me, the only person who was related to me was my husband," Natke said about her victory. "I will continue to carry the torch and work toward being the excellent school district."
Schlaud was also pleased with gaining the other board seat. "I am pleased and happy to see the community support and look forward to helping them out on school issues," he said. "Now I hope we can re-unite the community."

Jennifer Decker can be reached at (810) 664-0811, Ext. 8125 or jennifer.decker@lapeergroup.com.