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, BY JIM EDWARDS He said the program works just as \ COUNTY NEWS EDITOR vigorously to help the unemployed mother He's divorced, the father of 3 children, who seeks the services of the Friend of the unemployed and behind in support Court Employment Program. In fact, he payments. explained, some persons who are neither Where does he go from there? divorced fathers or mothers, have also In many cases "where" ST JOHNS - Ever have a desire to rope a magnificient bull1 caribou. Out of South white whale and ride it? Or, perhaps you Haven, Haver goes for coho, chinook and prefer to bag a black bear with bow arid trout with veteran guide Whitey Vermeulan arrow or dip smelt in daylight? and ends up at a fish-boil put on by Detroit If all this sounds a bit odd, its only the News Outdoor Editor Jim Crow. ~ beginning of the latest Wally Taber Safari "Our Associates always come back with Show scheduled at St Johns High School both the colorful and the unusual," said Ralph Lynam displays Uoni International award • auditorium Tuesday, Feb 18, 8 pm Under Wally Taber^who originated the high- i auspices of the St Johns Exchange Club but adventure shows a quarter of a century ago. open jo the public at popular, whole-family "Haver may be the first to document an Lions International >- prices. * Eskimo roping and riding a white whale. 1 For year-in, year-out popularity with the Had # not been asleep during the night, he whole-family," John Fedewa, sbow might have filmed a polar bear hauling the chairman for the sponsoring club said, "it is ton-sized whale out Of the Churchill swim honors Ralph Lynam v" hard to beat the Wally Taber Safari Shows. ming pool, "dragging it fifty yards, killing - This year, Denny Haver in person brings the and eating it Maybe it is just as well he The highest award given by Lions International, the world's largest servlct program to St Johns and it promises to be slept, for every year in Churchill the polar, organization, was presented to St Johns Ralph Lynam at a spectatceremony In Oak Brook, both entertaining and different." . bear ate someone. The Eskimos say they Illinois earlier this month. , \ 1 Between Diamond Lake and Hudson Bay, are a more endangered species than either With Michigan's Councjl of Lions Governors and 'wives in attendance, Lions In "Haver documents v his' hunt with Indian the polar bear or the white whale, " Taber ternational President Johnny Balbo presented the coveted International "Ambassador of guides bagging'Snow, blue and Canadian recounted. Goodwill" Award, an honor going to only one of every 50,000 Lions In the world., An open house will be held Feb' 9 from 2-5 pm to show the public , geese. In New Foundland, Haver shoots his "Open to the public .on a bnce-a-year The plaque U given to those Individuals who render unselfish service toward the Clinton Area Ambulance Service's new garage. Manager Herb ' camenbOver the shoulder of archer Bruce basis, the1 Wally Taber Shows are con rograms of Lions International which are designed to relieve human suffering, Improve Brown stands In front ot the new facility which will house'the Siejotf who bags a mighty black bear and a sidered by many, the most entertaining, Suman living and advance human understanding; • . Lynam, a Candidate for third vice president of the association which now boasts more ambulances-ano* the 2 of the 24 volunteer* who will be there every authentic and colorful of any outdoor than 1.2W.W0 members, also received the Lions Presidential Award Riven to those who night on a 7 day a week basis. Construction began on the garage NOTICE , programming offered/' Fedewa advised, have contributed greatly to the 'people helping people* projects of Liomsth. The award is Nov 13, and was completed Feb 1. The new facility contains living Farm Bureau1 Citrus Sale in progress. Phone "If you like hunting or fishing or just enjoy the 5th consecutive Lynam has received. , quarters for the volunteers including A stove, refrigerator, and 224-3255, deadline Feb 15th. wildlife and outdoor scenery, don't miss the He ii seeking election to the third Vice presidency of Lions International, leading to the Wally Taber Safari Show," highest office In Llonlsm, at the convention in Dallas In June. • > t beds, 41-2 - . * CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1075 St Johns drama students are tops in the district ST JOHNS~St Johns High High School Forensic League's place with their production of Dream." \ Cor their 4th straight year as- School drama students took 1st drama contest Feb, 1 at St. "Bottom's Dream," a cutting regional winners. place' in the District "8 Johns High School, from William Shakespeare's The St. Johns production is famous "A Midsummer Night's St, Johns High also was elimination of the Michigan The St. Johns studerfls woft 1st successful in taking eight of the under the direction of R.L. u nine individual awards Koger, hjgh • school drama presented to the participants. director with Mike Muehlen- Dental Health Week •Winners for the Redwing beck; 4th grade East Ward dramatists were Brandon White instructor, serving as assistant and Nancy Gentry receiving director. awards of excellence in acting, Taking 2d place in the observed Feb 2-8" Doug DeMorest and Brian Stork district competition .Saturday, reqeiving excellence in lighting, was Okemos High School with ST JOHNS -- National health too. But if, you have any Avoid sugary foods between Gary Straus and Connie Cornell its production of. "Gleeb." St. Children's Dental Health Week questions about nutrition or meals, especially hard candies, receiving superior awards for Johns and Okemos will goto the is an excellent time'to give meal-planning, your family suckers, breath mints and the acting, and Laurie Brussel.and regional elimination'at Portage some thought to a matter'that dentist will be able to give you like. Len Kanaskl receiving superior Northern High School 'Feb--8. causes much concern among some personalized nutrition These foods are kept Tn the awards for technical"assign parents. The problem of tooth counseling. mouth for long periods of time Winners of 'the various and bathe the teeth continually ments, Laurie) for costumes and regional contests' throughout. decay. - " Most people,today eat far too* Len for set design and con the state will meet in St. Johns , *£he dentists of Clinton County many^ sweets and sugar-rich in a pool of sugar thus causing prolonged acid attacks on the struction, Feb. 22 for the final round in and St Johns Public Schools will foods are a factor in dental determining the 1975 High ' join the natjon Feb 2-8 in ob- decay. Simply, sugars activate teeth. Bruce Wood, City Assessor, wants to make sure his order for Girl Scout cookies is in early. Helping - . Make sure that meals include School Drama championship. \ MmVth his order areYback row from left, Doris Harrah of cadet troop 429, Sue' Stra%n from cadet . serving denteI h(jalth w^k *« the bacteria in the mouth, which This year marked the 4th Only.8 schools, in the state will e in turn starts the formation of adequate amounts of food from participate in the final 'com * troop 429, Tamela Willette from Junior troop 522 and front row from left, Cindy Haupert from junior l!!^® !E *n Know in hrin the four basic food groups: Milk consecutive year St.-Johns has nomemaKer l0 I0UDW lu nB1 decay-causing acids. won the district drama title. petition. troop, 22 and Jackie Batchelor from Junior troop 363, They are each holding 1 of the 6 different cookies limit tooth decay- . P, So to help prevent dental and dairy products (3-4 servings including Savannahs, Lemon Cremes, Oxford'Cremes, Scot-Teas, Chocolate Mint, and the new'Sesame daily); meatandfish(2ormore They travel to' Portage Content events are open to the x Keep in mind that a well decay, it is wise to limit-the Saturday'and will be shooting public, free of charge.' , 'Cracker.' * • . ,, • .„ balanced diet that promotes consumption of sugar-rich foods servings daily); vegetables and over-all health promotes dental and beverages' to mealtimes. fruits (4 or more servings daily), and bread and cereals (4. or more servings daily). it's cookie time The pre-school years are an ST JOHNS - Yum. It's time A variety of. cookies will be tax deductible as that portion Gen Tel announces excellent time to begin to help ', for the annual Girl Scout cookie offered including the peanut serves as a contribution to the your children establish good salewhich'willbeginFeb"7at4 creme Savannahs, Lemon Girl Scouts. eating habits. It is at this time • pm.and run through Feb 16. Cremes, Oxford Cremes,-the management that you can control their diets MISSIONARY -'Girl Scouts in the commimitfelight. sugar topped shortbread to place an order for cookies, by providing the proper food (Willbe selling ppokies and aoeSjgr Scot-Teas and Chocolate Mint contact Yvonne DePaepe at 224- and by eliminating an abun ,'Sesame Crisp Cracker to raise.' ., The products will sell for $1.25 4383, Jackie Plowman at 224- dance of between meal sweet CONFERENCE %money 'for camps, equipment a box this year due to the rising 3347, Sally Gavewda at 224-7132, changes snacks and soft drinks. >. ' L special programs and ongoing cost of ingredients and Barb Bandt at 224-4391, or Ann The reassignment and to the position of Alma In place of sugary snack • services to troops. * * packaging, but 74c of the cost is WilleU at 224-2864. transfer of William Langeland customer service manager was foods, try serving such foods as announced today by Leo Baker, raw vegetables, milk, cheese, Owosso division manager. nuts, eggs, fresh fruits, lun Langeland, who has been St. cheon meats, sugarless(candy The First Baptist Church, 512 S. Wittemore STILL IN PROGRESS AT ... Johns customer service or gum, and dietetic soft drinks. St. (U.S. 27), St. Johns, is holding a Mis manager for the past year, At the same time, avoid such' sionary Conference with the theme, "Let assumed his new responsibility foods as jams' and jellies, dried - the Whole World Know", Feb. 5th thru KURT'S APPLIANCE CENTER Feb. 1. fruits, and all kinds of sugared 9th. Services start at 7 p.m. nightly. The The duties of customer ser candies and pastries. public is invited. There will be nursery care vice manager for the. Ashley, Finally, don't reward good Maple Rapids, Pompeii, and St. behavior with cookies. Give the and children's meeting nightly with "Uncle Johns exchanges will be taken youngsters apples, pears, Glenn" Perry. ' over by Jack Van Riper, popcorn or peanuts instead. ' Owosso "customer service Coupled with good home oral General Electric manager hygiene habits and periodic Alsoeffective on this date the 'visits to the dentist, a" proper duties of customer service ..,__ -* -.._* 1— (,an hg]p ynu an(J yQur • f manager for the exchanges of faiiiil•_S.:t.y. maintai• -i-in- healthi HI..y .teet '- ...h. Carson City, Hubbardston, for a lifetime. t&y LAST WEEK FOR Muir-Lyons, Fowler-Pewamo, • Palo, and Middleton, will be MARKED DOWN taken over by Al Frohner, Grand Ledge customer service r BARGAINS IN manager. Yellow Baker further stated that Shop for shoe shops in the ges customers wishing'to contact TV AND APPLIANCES either of these men will need only to call Owosso 723-6711 toll free and they will be connected £8 Come In. to the appropriate' personnel. :SAT And Look Over Clinton County H8' GE Handsomely Styled RANGE News " ;t IJThese Specials! Convenient window oven door Second class postage paid • Removable oven door allows at St, Johni, Mich. 4B879. K< Published Thursdays - at as ff easier oven cleaning 120 E, Walker Street, St. • Electric clock and Johns by Clinton County v Newt, Inc. iWASHER N0W IIQQOOBK minute timer . Subscription price by malli • Raised cooktop edga In Michigan, $5 for one year, '•yms-wi&sy? ;WithFilter*Riow nuw... ^O;J catches spillovers $9 for two years, $3.75 for m 9 six months) outside Michigan, Modi) VUC5700, Mult, waih & rinsa tamps, • Tilt-Lock Calrod S6 for one year. j Big 18-pound capacity Q.E. 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TICKETS: Quality Discount in St. Johns-Darlings in Ovid 4 Water Level Is Always Assured ' settfngsl Advance- $1.60 At The Door-$1.75 * Bleach Dispensed pn* Only '289 APPLIANCE'CENTER Modal WWA-7400P Downtown St Johns Ph. 224*3895' February 5,1975 CLINTpN COUNTY NEWS; ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 3A Neil Simon coohedy , Open house DEWITT TWP - Those of you who have / ' i wondered how in the world the police can hit staged by First Nighters tell exactly how fast y<»u are traveling down US-27,when officer I was only going 35 - will The Firefighters of St Johns a series of hilarious situations, schools and in college, and is get the chance to find out Saturday, Feb 8, will be presenting the Neil Performing supporting roles , looking forward >to more That is when-the DeWitt Township police Simon comedy hit "Barefoot in. are Joe Humenik as the ec community theatre endeavors, department will hold an open house from 12- the Park" Feb 14-15 at St Johns centric neighbor," Victor producer of the play is Rachel 4 pm. The public' will have an opportunity to High School and Feb 22-23 at Velasco, and Daryles - Houska, president of the "First view the inside of the patrol ear and the Ovid-Elsie High School. Riqhardson. as, Mrs Banks, Nighters", Assisting her is Sue' tattle tale radar unit which registers the The play was first presented Corie's mother, Briggs, Robert Houska is set correct speed of cars,v , on Broadway in 1963 with Cameo roles highlight the designer and Dorella' Martin, Coffee and rolls, will be served and a tour Robert Redford and Elizabeth show by Ron Holley, St Johns Police report ST JOHNS - St Johns police 25, l;57 am on the 300 Block of was charged with driving while report a large amount of van North Clinton and charged with under the influence of alcohol. Rehearsing for the upcoming production of the First Nighters' current play "Barefoot in the-Park" dalism has. occurred recently,. disorderly conduct. Gary Joseph Romaiiczuk, 19, are [from left]: Joe Humenik of St Johns, Eugene Livingston of St Johns, Daryles Richardson of Elsie Large, construction vehicles Police report that a juvenile Box 45, Middleton,"was arrested and Virginia Schmaltz of Ovid, Not pictured but also in the cast are Ron Holley of St Johns and Max FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 651-5308 belonging to Fraser Bros, .>was arrested on shoplifting Jan 28,10 pm, on the corner of .Nodnen of Elsie. ' , . Construction Co were damaged -charges Jan 25, and (was Higham and Spring on drunk including broken tap lights, released to the parents. Police and disorderly charges. He was * head lights and back up lights. report that 2 pages from 2 lodged in jail and pled guilty at Various cars around town separate teert magazines valued his arraignment. He wdl be DO YOU KNOW .. have had windows, tail lights, at 60c each were taken. ( sentenced Feb 13, 8:30 am, head lights, and side mirrors Gary John Devereaux, 20, 603 broken. Police are stjll in-, Garfield, was arrested Jan 26, ( ve^tigating the incidents. 2i27 'am, on the 300 block of Wayne Harold Weber, 25, 502 Additional action taken by the North Clinton and charged with W. Gibbs, St J^hns was arrested , police department for the past 2 driving while under the in Jan 28, 10'pmiOn the corner of weeks is as follows: \ fluence of alcohol. Higham and Spring and OUR 50,000th CAR WASH Michael Lee Worden.-22,2625 Walter Peter Ostrowski, 60' charged with being drunk'and . East Hyde, Rd, St Johns wa$ 408 Vauconsant, was1 arrested disorderly. He was taken to jad. - arrested Jan 25, l am, on the 300 Jan 26,10:34 pm, on the corner Weber pled not guilty at his block of North Clinton and of Lansing and Vauconsant. He arraignment. His trial is set for charged with disorderly con March 17, 3:30 pm. duct. He pled guilty at his iiftO • • • arraignment and was sentenced \ < ,to 5 days in jail. It was his 2nd \ r offence. SJHS Christian LOCAL ST. JOHNS Michael Gene Mabie, 22, 818 .North Clinton, was arrested Jan i > RICHARD WELLS ATTORNEY CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK WOULD LIKE TO OFFER' Athletes schedule Y0UJREE CHECKING , out tut MEMC ruiuits • * matt tuuwi CWR~ • *n ifer*. ':•' 50,000 CARS,V. BmPER-fb-BUMPEk FROM ST. JOHNS WOULD PUT DICK IN , •.•{ VALENTINE LIMA, OHIO! 1 • •. • • .toH^^i J .. k*-'•••'V>'•- ' -\- v.»- ^- • r-•:• ^- > • WE HAVE INSTALLED AN AUTOMATIC CHAMOIS ... Which chamojses the car and vacuums the water out of the dhamdis. .'/ '. 'i * v • WE HAVE INSTALLED AN AUTOMATIC DOOR ... , VVhen driving over the driveway hose, the door automatically opens'to conserve energy. v VALUES BY JM-YAJID SOON TQM A NEW WHITEWALL BRUSH ouiwiaa, • / • » -^ ——.— •^ ;r-, • SINGLE KN^.PRtHTS>^to>97/ JERSE^RNlT^Sr^1^ ^ C* T\7¥T T\ A Fl QflTV IVIOH/I J ^ SYSTEM. WHICH WILL MAKE J NOW, .fl^ ,«* >£*• x. Reff,t-$2.29tp$3.4& * . DOUBLE KNIT. NOW' «JM TRICOT TYPE KNltS a***? i^i, n *TTi=TA^«' 1 I BEE'S STBRUSH SYSTEM THE PRINTS AND SOLIDS' \ £ ' lir ' , ' n d " No\y Values to $3.99 •3» i^iLMAJr. w. o« ^^ i FINEST WASH SYSTEMIN For Nlghtjps, Blouses etc. FLAME RETARDANT " t MID-STATE SLEEP AND NOW WORK DENIM IBEE'S CAR WASH GIFT . I MICHIGAN 39and $ 29 M LOUNGE WEAR H 3 Great for Bags, Jeans, JUST *2 Reg. $1.59 and $3.79 * ^ Jackets, etc. 1CERTIFICATE 5 WASHES| FOR ONLY V,' ', Ht^^aSC'B.-CBMSS'SSSSiii1'* TKH^jt^rrwffjKSSSSffKi; %& W^'A^t FOT? $fi00 * l |HOURS:Qpenpaily8A:rVl..6P.M. Operator- Just Arrived! MARY ANN'S ^^^JZ^JL^ ' MondaV ^ru Saturday'' • Pat Theleri "GAUZE FABRICS" FABRICS FOR ONLY H.25 YOU GET MORE THAN A CLEAN CAR AT IN NATURAL & Laundromat Building, Fowler ' BLUE DENIM Open Daily from 10-5:30 p.m. CHEVY-OIDS, INC. SHADES.... Also coordinating Except Mondays Noon-9 p.m. BEE'S Ope Mife South of St. Johns on U.S. 27 - Phone 224*2345 ^i* J S A 4A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 45th anniversary in priesthood -Joseph F. Miller, 21, Rl, ' James Arthur French, 18, 307. A Mass and a dinner will be t jN ;Pe\yamo; Cindy L. Dob- N, Whittemore Apt3(St Johns; held in honor of the Rev Father •bersteih, 18, Box 295 Hickory Jayne MarieDevereaux, 18,603 Eugene R. Fox .who Ms. I :'j , Ume(.WestphaIia, . * Garfield Street, St Johns, . celebrating' his 45th an- , niversary in the priesthood and , 37 years of being the pastor of Sf John the Baptist Church, Hubbardston. <" . A concelebrated' noon Mass ' will be held Feb 9 with neigh boring clergy and priests. Father James Cusack will deliver the address. After tne service everyone is invited to attend the dinner which will be held at the parish hall. . • WED-THURS-FRI-SAT-SUN-MON-TUES YOU AND February 5 thru 11 40th anniversary Mr and Mrs Tony McKcnney of 1361 W. Cutler Rd, DeWitt, will YOUR HOME > ""'*A(BERTRBROCCOU«JHARRYSALRSWN celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a Mass, Saturday, ,• Maridell Nelson of the Clinton County News staff purchases a Clinton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary present Feb, 15,5 pm at the Community of St Jude's Catholic Church, 801N. Heart Ball ticket from Mrs James Grost [far left] 'and Mrs Fred Ferris [centerll The dinner dance is Decorating Hints Bridge St, DeWitt. An open house will follow at 1361W. Cutler Rd. Feb 15 at Highland'Hills Country Club. Tickets are 925 per couple and $12.50 per person and may be1 Mr and Mrs McKinney were married by Rev Father Joseph purchased from any Auxiliary member. . By Mary Bell JAMES BOND Malenowski at St Joseph Catholic Church, East Jordan, Mich, Feb OOF* U, 1935. They have lived in the DeWitt area for the last 20 years. The event will be hosted by their children. Relatives and. friends IRTHS Mix a little .are invited to attend the celebration. skirted tradi JAN FLEMING'S ,'< 'ymmummmmmmmmmm^ tional furni NATIONALLY ACCREDITED ture with your "THE MAN A boy, Joshua was born to Mr. French or BY THE COSMETOLOGY and Mrs Lee-Schavey of Ottawa Italian provin WITH THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION St St Johns,-1-26 a.t Sparrow ciai to elimi Hospital, He weighed 7 lbs 14 nate the leggy ozs. The" baby has 1 brother; look. GOLDEN SPECIAL ON Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lewis Schavey of US 27 i lit 4 ^Lansing ppmmunity Art* C<eryflpMMichigan. 6th& ... _. I I •M h-yt CAnnuaL••• Mlcnigan Regional § Ariist-Craftsman Open1: Exhibition. Jan 31-Feb 28." Opening -Reception: Sunday, Feb 2 1-4. Gallery hours: • Tuesday thru;•• Friday il:30"- . 2:30. Sunday' l-'4. .'". — Call Silvers--. Before You Pack AT PARR'S REX ALL DRUGS FOR Moldenhauer EAST LANSING, j.\ \ Downtown St. Johns - . '" * ' - Mrs Donald Silvers of "307 E. Gibbs, St Johns, announces the MICHIGAN TUESDAY, FEB. 4th thru SATURDAY, FEB. 15th engagement of her daughter, Nancy, • to - • . Richard Enjoy real money-saving' Moldenhauer, of 230 N. value, and relax at the* i 1 Many Money-Saving Bargains! demons, Lansing. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lewis ALBERT Moldenhauer of 306 S. Scott Rd, 7 oz. BRECK -$1.59 Value f$1.95 $3.6? St Johns.1- • GOLD FORMULA C0NTAC MILES 1-A-DAY „ONLONLYg The bride-elect -is a 1970. MOTOR HOTEL graduate of jSt Johns High 1427 W. Saginaw Street VITAMINS & SO09 School and is employed by Dr SHAMPOO COLD T Junction of U.S. 43 and Donald R.. White, DDS.. The State Rte 78 at Coolidge Rd. • Limit One 95 IRON •' Limit One prospective bridegroom is a 79 CAPSULES 100's 2 -1970 graduate' of St Johns Higtr • Color TV hi every room 100 100's $1.09 School and is presently a i • Restaurantft'Lounge i . ^ student at General Motors VITAMIN C CURITY Institute, Flint. He is employed e Heated Pool GERIT0L 5/149 by Oldsmobile in Lansing. The • Family Plan' TABLETS COTTON couple plans a Sept 27 wedding, • Meeting and Now that you have that diploma, you'll be TABLETS Banquet Rooms spending a lot of time on your feet. That's why "..'. -'100'.mg. $6.98 Value BALLS AIL AT MODERATE RATES so many-professional women-like you .choose. I- ', *.*•' 4 k 59 53 0o#UKfevotU AirtStep'Professional Shoes/with the built-in •.-. '89* $4.69 ; 11 oz. 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"CIRCULAR 6 of other •»• 2,000 FOR 00 REXALL fl r AND SEW ONS . ••• • 201 N. Clinton Ave. Downtown St. Johns Ph. 224-2837 I I -< f J February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 5A ' t Salon 581, 8 and 40 meets Winter engagements Clinton County Salon of 581 of had received a letter of ap needed for a bed for the pledges from each salon in the the 8/40 met for their January preciation for the birthday National Jewish Hospital is also state. meeting at the home of remembrances which were sent $1500. Evangeline Caudy, to the National Jewish Hospital. Camp Onoki Benek, which is a The Feb 25 meeting will be The salon has reached its camp for children who have held at the home of Marjorle quota in membership. The state goal for scholar cystic fibrosis and will be held Pardee, There will, be white The CnllAWelfare Chairman ships is $1500. The amount in the summer will receive elephant auction. Wavisczyk-Wllllams Mey-Hayner Mr and* Mrs Bernard Mr and Mrs Cecil Mey of 11481 Wawsczyk of 3440 W. Jason Rd, W, River Dr, DeWitt, announce DeWitt,' announce the the engagement of their engagement of their daughter) daughter, Haila Sue, to L"arry Pamela Sue, to Mark Williams. HaynerrHe is the son of Mr and He is the son of Mr and Mrs Mrs William Hayner of 11517 Howard Williams of 4215 W, River Dr, DeWitt ' - v Parks, St Johns. The couple are graduates of St Johns HighSchool. The bride- The bride-elect is employed at elect is employed by Oral Sparrow Hospital' and the ALL YOU Ceramics Arts, Lansing. The prospective bridegroom is prospective bridegroom is , employed by Michigan Beef. A employed by his father. A May May 10th wedding-Is being CAN EAT! ONLY 5O50 31 wedding is being planned. planned. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ^^m per person V Stewart-Wilson Blue Star Mothers FRIDAY, FEB. 14th Mr and»Mrs Robert E. presently Working at Clinton COLONIAL RESTAURANT Stewart of 6210 W. Howe Road, National Bank. The prospective install new officers DeWitt, wish to announce the bridegroom is also a 1973 5 to 8 P.M. 101 N. CLINTON AVE/ ST. JOHNS engagement of their daughter graduate of St Johns High. He is The Blue Star Mothers Edna Eldred, the retiring Marcia Kay to Michael Clan- currently a student at MSU and Chapter 88, of St. Johns met at president was presented her Wilson. He is the son of Mr and working part-time at Jacklyn THE PERFECT VALENTINE.. * the Congregational Church Jan past presidents pin with 5 bars Mrs Clair Wilson of 3440 W. Steel Company, TUnsing. 28 with 17 present. attached by Nora Heibeck. A Chadwick Road, DeWitt. All chairmen gave their gift of money from the mem bers was also presented to her The bride-elect is a d973 No wedding date has yet been yearly reports. graduate-of St Johns High and is set by the couple. The Chapter report was read by Myrtle Tolles. by Dorothy Welsh and the Alma Boak won the mystery President's report was read by 'prize. Edna' Eldred. Myrtle Tolles The president Dorothy Welch presented the Chapter with a announced that a membership FOWLER JAYCEES ...SAY IT BEST! scrapbook she had prepared drive will take place, any toith all events of the Chapter's mother who has had a son or TALENT SHOW.... progress during the year. daughter in service are eligible Save $75 to $100 Grand Father Nora Heibeck was installing to be a member. She also invites INTRODUCING TALENT IN YOUR TOWN % OFF Clocks in stock..,We repair and officer, and Sarah Ross in ^ any woman interested in ihe service our clocks. work of the Blue Star Mothers to - SAT., FEB. 15th 8 P.M. Group of Gents a Ladles Watches Remember the Date...Free stalling Chaplain. The incoming Watch Bands Earpierclns) by R.N. when you officers were escorted to the become an associate member d Gift Items purchase a pair of all solid 14K alter by Myrtle Tolles. and take part in all of the ac At: Fowler High School Gym • Gents Cuff Links & Tie Bar gold earrings at $7.00 plus 10% oft The officers installed for 1975 tivities of the Chapter. Admission: 75i per person • Silverware on purchase of your next pair were President-Dorothy Welsh, The committee for the Feb. PROCEEDS TO BURNS AWARENESS Decorative Wall Clocks of earrings 2nd Vice Anna Cole, Recording 25th meeting are chairman DURING MONTH OF FEBRUARY FREE Checking Secretary Alma Boak, Francis Halitsky, Vienna Bond ti Cleaning of your Diamond Jewelry Financial Secretary Pro Tern and Billy Pierson. Jessie Finch, ^Treasurer After(closing the meeting, the \\ 31 years of Selling Diamonds in the Cligton County Are.a$ $ Dorothy Steves, Chaplain Edna st i^r^gidents^^served •y* fi. H -V" WOODBURY'S Eldred ana Historian Myrtle, emade ice creaiuand cake Tolles. , • ' coffee for dessert. , ' V NOTICE Harris Jewelry FLOWER SHOP The Village of Fowler will present for adoption the 114 N. Clinton St. Johns Phone 224-7443 Village Budget for the 1975 Fiscal Year at the 321 N. Clinton ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-3216 Fowler PTO regular Village Council meeting Monday, February 10, 1975, at the Dallas Township Hall. The budget LOVELY. schedules meeting will be available for public inspection at the Clerk's off ice. at 563 N. Elm St. ^ FOWLER-A meeting of the the remedial reading program, Fowler PTO 'will be held and E. Sheldon MarWe from the CM. Rademacher mm§ Village Cterk Monday, Feb 10, 7:30, at the United AppraisalVta., speaking ^FOR VALENTINES^ Fowler High School Cafeteria. on the county-wide Re * The meeting will feature 2 appraisal. The public is invited \ Boxed .Brach'a Boxed jat t„ speakers, a teacher speaking on to attend. VALENTINE 49* VALENTINE ,„, ' 88< CANDY 79u349 REHMANN'S CARDS of St Johns Leggs Fulton offers 3rach Valentine £Q( to PANTY NOW IN STOCK! adult classes BULK °*« HOSE For That Very CANDIES 99 «• UdiM Fulton Schools will offer Fulton Education Association. New for Spring! J1A95 t° classes for adults beginning the $399 „ SPRING '10 week of Feb. 17th. Red Cross Bishop Sewing I and n, slack- Special Day... LADIES HQ9185 first aid will be offered without fitting, cake decorating, chess PURSES $995 DRESSES charge except that participants and contract bridge are the NSlAll Funny Toes will be required to purchase the other classes offered. Classes Ladies paperback textbook. are open to any adult or high LET THE TUX EXPERTS SPRING U6* •» KNEE HI *3" FINE COSMETICS Modern math foit parents will school student. Call 236-7232 for 95 details. , AT REHMANN'S PANT SUITS '21 SOCKS 9-n • TABU ' • be given as a service of ihe A SHOW YOU, THE • INTIMATE MORE THAN... D & C STORES, mc •LOVE ST. JOHNS • DESERT FLOWER, J-^tiikBitou • 60 Tux Styles • ,40 Shades of * • C0TY and many others t < Dear Editor: '- * Tux- Shirts I am writing in Behalf of All you need to write is I HEART BOXES OF CANDY "Right to Life" group, Most speak for the unborn. Please people probably saw full page support a human, life amend foutiffb a featft on Vaw/vdJtoak Dag! ad in the last "Reminder". ment to the constitution. AND EVERYTHING V BY" Many people say I don't believe Write to: Rep Elford in abortion. What can I do? We Cederburg, 2306 Rayburn Bid., NEW IN TUX can always pray. As this is an Washington, DC 20515. '& SANDERS amendement (proposed) it will Sen Phillip Hart, c/o US ACCESSORIES <& be voted on by congress and not Senate, Washington DC 20515. ^ '. AND , .' by the voters of Michigan. After Sen Robert Grif fen, c/o of US kim'BAll the civil war the supreme«ourt Senate, Washington DC 20515. , WHITMANS handed down "The Dred Scott This is the 2nd anniversary of Every Tux Is .. 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Street and curb repair, Park and lagoon yard maintenance. .Salary: $154.00 a week Tuxedo Wear-. plus benefits to run through Jan, 1976. From Jnfants Stop In... PARR'S This job is being made available through the Title VI Federal Funding Program. Apply Michelle s BW*7 at M.EjS.C. office in St. Johns. Land of Oz REXALL DRUGS SEE OUR NEW TUXEDO WINDOW AND CHECK OUR LOW PRICES! t- 210 N. Clinton Aw- st. Johns Ph. 224-6423 DOWNTOWN ST. JOHNS s CLINTON'COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN ( February 5,1975, Women gymnasts defeat Perry for 1st victory FRESH BOXED FEB. 14th Women's gymnastics of St combined With Liz MacKinnon infloor-ex (18.60 to17.70) befdre last season on the beam) and Beth Schrauben, the Perry win Johns High made a big stride for a 1st and 3rd combination in running away with the meet in Liz MacKinnon (6,15 this year in hiarked a rewarding milestone VALENTINE'S CANDIES toward last week when the vaulting, and Andrea Boyce, the strong tumbling finish (20.20 uneven parallel bars) - and for the entire team. "It takes a Redwings'dumped Perry in a who did the same with tq 14.25V, ( Betty Jolly, whose 1974 mark "of lot of hard work and a long time . DAY dual meet, 70,75 to 63.10 for^heir MacKinnon in the uneven Other St Johns school record 5.90 in the vaulting still stands. to build a successful program in 1st yictory ever. parallel bars. holders include 2 active gym gymnastics," they concurred. • The Wings captured 4 of the 5 Meyer won with a 3,4 and • nasts - Nancy Duner (5.26/ set For coaches Sue Cerny and events in the meet, including a Boyce a 5,65, HALLMARK 3-pIace sweep of tumbling by a 1 Rhonda Davis notched a pair solid 6-polnt margin to sock of 2nd place finishes, finishing CARDS ^away'the meet in record style. behind Winsor with a 6,35 in Among the records set was tumbling and a 6.1 in floor the final score ~ highest total in exercise. The latter was a 2nd-' St Johns' gymnastics history. place tie with Perry's Julian, PARTY GOODS • Carol Huard of v st Johns The win marked the 1st v triumph for the Wings in 8 starts scored 4.6 in the difficult TABLE DECORATIONS over 3 years. The 1st season of balance beam for a 2nd place' gymnastics was held on a club just behind Perry's only victor, basis for girls. A boys team was Ranshaw (4.85). COSMETICS JEWELRY added last year and both teams Robin Miller's 3rd place competed on an interscholastic completed a Redwing sweep in level. tumbling - she scored a strong YOU'LL FIND THAT SPECIAL SOMETHING Freshman Lori Winsor added 6.25 to finish well ahead of another record-setting feature Perry's top entrant, AT , to the big night against Perry by St Johns opened the meet with rolling up school record totals in a 9.25 to 8.35 team victory in the her 2 individual victories. vaulting event (Meyer- Already a state qualifier in MacKinnon). • FINKBEINERS tumbling, Winsor earned a high Boyce-MacKinnon headed a' FOWLER PH. 593:2606 mark of 7.8 and a low of 7.4 in St Johns uneven parallel bars that event for a ,7.6 final team that outscored Perry 12.55 average. to ll.5u. Her other record came when The home club gained its only she scored a 6.7 and 6.5 in floor advantage in the next event, the exercisefor a 6.6, exceeding the beam, Scoring 11.30 to St Johns' 6.55 she already had in the 10.15, but the margin was not 1 Redwings record book.' significant enough to turn the Current St Johns High School girls gymnastics team Includes, from left, front row; Robin Conrad, Other St Johns winners in meet around. Stephanie Churches, Terri Lindow, Nancy Rogers, Kim Smith and Rhonda Davis. From left, 2nd row: cluded Kelly Meyer, who -St Johns wop by nearly a point Andrea Boyce, Mary Ellen Cardenas, Pauline Kissane, Jill Cook, Kelly McElroy, Suzy Hopko, Kelley GOOASStff£D Meyer. From left, back row: Lori Lashaway, Carol Huard,'Marilyn Miller, Nancy Durner, Kim Tolson, LuAnn Heller, Elizabeth MacKinnon, Myra Ostrander manager-trainee. Missing is Lori Winsor. Coach ., are Sue Cerny, Beth Schrauben and John Furry. -. ea*9r* * v H 'ait glitttM fatuity Boxing 4* rt** , ease*8* AVA 1*«*» * 9MV.ti* * Gym «r* Give yourself *o/f *o. '* Sfc A** a savings bonus SoA# * ^ SPORTS St Johns Redwings Get brand name products at very special prices now when you save with us. take on Grand Ledge A pair of hopefuls for 3rd Ledge aren't careful/3rd place t of a Redwing scoring slump in place in the West Central could go to Ionia, which is 3-5 on the 2nd quarter to outscore the Conference basketball race will the league schedule and 5-9 for visitors 20-13 and take a 42-32 We nor only pay you the highest legal est savings plans, all deposits are insured square off Friday when Grand the season. The Bulldogs, halftime lead. bank rate interest, we also give you a up to 340,000 by the.FDIC and backed Ledge invades St Johns. capable of, the big game on The teams scored virtually chance to purchase the brand name prod by Michigan National Corporation with St Johns went into Tuesday > occasion, are known asa "home 'even, in- the final 2 quarters.' scrap against league-leading 'team" and that'stwhere they St Johns worked the Okemos ucts shown, at the lowest prices around. resources of more than $3 billion. ' "will meet both Alma and lead down to 5 points at one time Alma seeking to snap a 2-game n ,<.*& losing Jstreaki • The. Redwings -* Waverly ,T Away'games * are' ^n*th6~ iasrp-eTiod,'bm^;iJi«pf We'll be happy to handMlfjjie details if, bore a 44 ileague mark," 6-6 "'"agdinst Hastings (2-7 and 3-11) quick bucketsjpuUhe.Chiftains V /*V&5You simply^open or acid-to, the. savings 1 v ,*yoy.want to transfer funds frorntanother ov.erall'afterlosinglastweekto and Charlotte < 1-7*2-18).* back in control for„good.' \ -f pfdgram of your choice, make your de- 1 The Redwings ran into one of financial institution. , < ; .Okemos, 71#2. f posit in any of the ambunts shown in the , Grand Ledge (4-5 and 5-9) was the area's best clubs a week ago Tim Fox provided one of-few to meet Charlotte Tuesday. Tuesday when they traveled to bright spots for the Wings in the • .' table and purchase the'ftenvyou want at < Okemos. % Also, you can get these special bargains Alma is in charge of the West' loss by tossing in 12 field goals fantastic savings. And you can charge' and all eight of his free throws by opening a new checking account with ' Central with a perfect slate of 9 Okemos,' bounced from a l your ,purchase if you wish, with your victories and no losses. But loaded distric'ttournamentin its for 32 points. But Carl Bashore us. The important thing is to act now,, was the only other Redwing-ih Michigan Bank Americard. * - - Waverly lurks within striking own gym Iast"year by St Johns because.this bonus offer is good .for a distance'at 7-2, 'Each has 3 (59-55), held the Upper hand double figures wjth 10, points* limited time only.' * . • games remaining in the-con most of the way last week and no one else scored more, Whether you select our new 6-year T/i% ference. " , , * enroute to its 12th win in 14 than 6. ' • starts. } ^certificates or one of our other'nlgh* inter-" 'Withdrawal! prior to maturity aarn rtgular MMirigt, To ensure undisputed ' l'm 90 days. possession of the championship, The Chieftains found them The 'Chieftains, meanwhile, Alma must win 2 of itstrio,- ail of selves in a tight game for the 1st had 3 men in double figures, led CHECK THESE BONUS SAVINGS which are on the road. After St period, holding just a 22-19 edge by Dan Stolz, son of coach Stan Johns comes .Ionia- and at the buzzer. It began to look as Stolz. The junior Stolz notched $1000 $5000 BOWMAR MX-55 Waverly. t - if the Redwings might seriously 23 points,,followed by Mike'. $100 Deposit Of, ' or CALCULATOR Waverly, meanwhile, goes to i jeopardize Okemos' 5-game McKearney's 13 and the 12 of Savlngi/ mora mora. winning streak, No one has John Pudhner. < 8-digit readout, add, subtract, Charlotte Friday before hosting ( ITEM Niw Chicking* Swings Stvingi Alma in the big shooi Feb 14, scored close to the Chieftains in The victory was number 100 s multiply and divide, percentage The Warriors finale is at Ionia. 3 weeks. : for Stolz as a coach. Okemos is Bowmar Citculitor $31.95 .$25,95 $19.95 key, Complete with carrying And if St,Johns or Grand But the hosts took advantage 8-1 in the Capitol Circuit. .. Rockwill case, AC charger,adapter and , Edaw-Trimmtf $29.96 $23.95 $19.95 instructions. 12 month guarantee. Rockwill Spriytr .$18.96 $17.95 $8,95 Regular 344.95 value. Rockwell' • Hedg* Trimmer $14.95 $ 8.95 $4.95 • Rockwill Grin Trimmir $14.95 ' $4.95 •Subwgutnt uvinot deposit! of $100 or mora lint It la you to .ftirchaies at prjcH ihowrt In thrt column. All UIM plus tax. . ROCKWELL CORDLESS ELECTRIC SPRAYER Lets you-do the job on weeds and pests in lawn arid garden the quick, easy way. Adjustable nozzle, trigger action. Rechargeable built- ROCKWELL in battery, one quart DOUBLE INSULATED unbreakable container. ELECTRIC EDGER Regular $19.95 value- TRIMMER Trims ill hBrdtortKh grass along walks, fancis, around trees and shrubs. Push button powerful IKhp motor arid Urgt , - 8inchbladidoMthi ' t job cl«n and fast. - Safety bladi guard, adjustable auxiliary handli. Regular • $39.99 value. ' MimomDHMjit A CHRYSLER Hey, we've got fabulous factory cash-back deals. {Limit one per customer. Retail customers only,) Terrific trade-in bonuses on certain used cars. Overall, you could get $300 back from the \ factory. And if you're a licensed driver, enter our ,' l t Sweepstakes tovvin the use of a brand new Chrysler * 5507 W. Saginaw, Lansing or Plymouth,jfree, for one full year. But hurry 2001 Weil Saginaw, Lansing 1701 Hamilton Road, okemos 900 South Waverly Road, Lansing anstng 6ioo South Pennsylvania, Laming 3215 S, Logan, Lansing 3301 Capital city Boulevard, , Sweepstakes ends Feb. 28,1975. So come dn in. 2534 south cedar, Lansing 2731 £att Grand RlvartEast Unit 3201E. Saginaw, Lansing Airport, Lansing See us for details. The savings ar& greatl 203 s. capltol Ave., Lansing '" r 1 r* Part of Michigan National Corporation withrtiourcei over $3 billion - Member FDIC HETTLER MOTOR SALES 813 E. State St. St. Johns, Michigan \ v.. J > February 5,1975 X CLINTON COUNTY NEWS.'S?" JOHNS, MICHIGAN 7A > Area basketball round -up Legal notice V s into between the developer and Area basketball teams are Johns, limiting,the occupancy .accomodate the large crowd record and they lead the CMAC 'give the Panthers a 3-point edge J . ORDINANCE NO. 273 the City of St, Johns, to provide *• NAYS: Commissioners None winding down into the final expected to view the CMAC AN ORDINANCE TO 1 to senior" citizens (people 55 and THEJ ORDINANCE WAS with a 13-1 mark. and the hall game, , •for the control-of the valves to over). \ • games of the season in 1975 and clash. Third place DeWitt.held off AMEND TITLE V, ZONING thfe storm tyater iioldipg'pond DECLARED ADOPTED. are preparing for the wrap-up of The Panthers are now 11-3 in Section 4. Except as herein Fowler won Friday night in challenger Fulton in a close the CMAC this season. AND PLANNING,(CHAPTER area and the valves to the Roy Ebett, Mayor the season and the coming the last 30 seconds when Andy contest 76-73. ^ 5i, KNOWN AS/THE ZONING sanitary holding tank. Said provided, the Zoning Ordinance F, Bruce Wood, Clerk , 41-1 district tournaments. Pewamo-\Vestphalia became of the 'City of St. Johns shall George pulled down a rebound With just 20 seconds left in the the victims of Bellevue who ORDINANCES THE CITY Agreement is ;to* grant per Coming up Saturday night at and put In a bucket to defeat OF ST* JOHNS. stand as first enacted or game, Fulton and/ DeWitt were have only won 3 games this mission to the Cjty >to operate otherwise amended,, ^ ^ St Johns is the clash between Potterville 64-£2. , ^ tied 73,73; But, then tfike season. THE CITY OF ST. JOHNS these valves inv case , of CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK Fowler and' DeWitt. The game TJie last minute 'victory Ferguson hit on a field goal and ORDAINS: emergency," Section 5. This Ordinance WOULD LIRE TO OFFER ' is being played at St Johns to Bellevue defeated the Pirates TOU FREE CHECKING ' preserved Fowler's once beaten Bob\ Wick-hit a free throw to sa-52, pulling'out the victory That the Zoning Ordinance of \ At the Treasure Chest.... SEE US FIRST FOR SALE ON 1974 LA"NDBA"NK FARM LOANS SUZUKI SAVAGE • New Facilities? SAVE OVER '300{ U04S.US-27 • Repairs? Ph. 224-7127 SQQCOO St, Johns, Mtch, • Kxpansion't* r^^ Uv«l OUT T^E DOOR Serving America'^ Farmers; • Modernization? iS HOLDER MOTORCYCLE SALES Providers of Plenty StUXUKt WEEKDAYS & SATURDAY 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. / I 2151 W, MAIN (M-Z1) OWOSSO PHONE 725 2112 PLUMBING AND HEATING RESIDENTIAL* COMMERCIAL •QUALITY WORK ' \: \ fyfiVA M __ iCharge your purchases to imiMEnmiD DUNKEL PLUMBING I HEATING ^ ST. JOHNS • Phr224^4726 WE ARE OVERSTOCKED \ ON ALL MERCHANDISE Starts Saturday, Feb. 1 ' IN THE STORE All types of printing PRE-INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE 25%, 50% OFF • Fast service INCLUDING CANDLE RINGS, v ' 25% - 50% off on. CANDLES AND HOLDERS ALL GIFT MERCHANDISE IN THE STORE • Low prices INCLUDING CANDLES «. RINGS v Open 9:30 to 5:30 Mon. thru Sat , 2KN.CPfrt«AviUSUahM 120 E. WALTER ST., 1 PRlNTC STORE HOURSi Friday Evenings til .9 p.m., ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 48879 • V ttOftOMw** 9i30 • Si30 p.m. a LL. «L«I* Monday thru sat. TELEPHONE: 51772244781 a , KMM n«n» 0p-n Great Steak*, Fine Beer, Wine,' \ "BMdoa BECK & HYDE CocktaJU/Beifood, Dancing , ' SEE THE 1975 HAPPY HdUR 12-6 MON. THRU THURS IfflT^ FARMARINA, FRIDAYS-SATURDAY ACCIUORIEt "COUNTRY GENTLEMEN"' HENTAtS CHEVROLET Blue Graw and Country Weitern PHONE INC. 669-5016 at OPEN DAILY 11 A.M. T012 P.M. Call 224-3311 ^ OPEN SUNDAY 12TOJ P.M, , _ Hoitn:f(lonthruFrl9ijrirafrmr ONE OF MICHIGAN'S LARGEST Sitwid *"»••.%* 4p.m. Located \% MIkJ South'of .US-27 DeWttt Bllnk'ir PARTS DEALERS ' ' EDINGER CHEVROLET Uflht ACTOM From Z(0'i C«ntcnnli| Farm Mfct at 1 on N Dill Road-US-27 OPEN 7 DAYS I*" **! - Ui-2/fl Ml, No of St. Jotim 8A CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 AfydTUw** ^ Put the clamper .the. on wasted heat test 0 * 1 v Being of help - that's the .test •/ > Don't let heai (and dollars) go up your t ' i fireplace chimney. When the fire's out, keep that everything a funeral di Earned dailj S V4 ! * i i the fireplace damper closed. rector does must pass. / " i You earn a full 5tt% daily interest paid fromthe day of yi»r r „? ik To seal off other heat wasters... dipo»lttoUiedayofyou^r,withdr«waIwithourrf * "' " * \ " bookSaving s Account. Or compounded, itpiya yoil an effec- 1 • Weather-strip around doors and Windows. > tlve annuamnual yield of 5.35%. Either way, now is the time to savo > Caulk cracks. • ' at Capitol! • Keep drapes and blinds drawn at night' ' 1,'- • # Set thermostat to lowest comfortable ^-•Mbc-accowmare reoeraLtv msureowtowooo! ' *5 daytime temperature and down to at least 65 degrees for sleeping. * 1 V > i !+,* capiT Also, install proper insulation in your attic... , at least six Inches, to save fuel ana' money. bSGOOD FUNERAL HOMES •JWl I 0S600D£UG0ERGE£U consumers ST.^OHNS fOWLEft usfcncMvittJiw Power ' ABBOTTMAPLE HAPIOS S HOUGHTOI^OVID U r5 "*'* •'••M'HL'P?1' W ar-r-iT.,1..! / - February S, 1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWEST JOHNS, MICHIGAN IB K ARE y0UR SOILS ' A PUZZLE TO YOU? A wet tale -with a wag at the end ) < ACROSS Tim was just your ordinary a new burrow. No more living in Tim and Lilly had set out to was slowing down a bit, decided Lilly and Ralph close behind, 1. The process of water loss. woodchuck, l|ying in Willow a duplex, with noisy neighbors, choose a scenic site in mid to sell.some acreage near Halls The walk into town was uphill from the soil to the air. Branch township, Seepage or crowded conditions. At last summer the year before, Lots creek. and especially tiring due to the 6. A farm animal. county. He worked as an ex they would have their own wefe in higher demand than 'emotional strain. Passing the 7. The process of water cavator in Crooked Root, 6, ."split level" complete, with all ever and building materials No questions asked. The deal dentist and hardware store, depositing particles. miles to the north, and saved the latest' conveniences, in were hard to find, Land prices was ma'de, deed drawn up, and Tim wished'lie had a toothache 8. The condition of the soil weekly for a new home. cluding dishwasher, garbage 'were soaring, and they were construction began,. or broken spade rather than a surface as It relates to Lilly, Tim's wife, and his son disposal, three baths, and wall getting desperate. Then-the big Upon moving into their new flooded home. plant grdwth. Ralph, were anxious to move to to wall carpeting. 'break came. Uncle Willy, who home, all efforts were turned He passed the Crooked Roof $. A type of animal important towards storing food.for the ' Printing Company -? i AM-1580 WRBJ FM-92.1 1 irs FOR YOU 1. UNLIMITED CHECK WRITING 5. NATIONAL DISCOUNTS AND BEV'S KITCHEN NO MINIMUM BALANCE. .I GROUP TRAVEL TOURS , Write as many checks as you need. 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TRAVELER'S CHECKS AND Worldwide, on and off the lob blenkej coverage by Fireman's Fund MONEY ORDERS American Life Insurance Company. Fifty percent reduction age Members of CNB&T easy BanClub may use alt the travelers checks . 70 end over. Coverage divided equally on joint accounts. - > FOLLOWED BY . . and/or bank money orders they need without any charge whatever. 4. CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE "HOTLINE 1580" ON INSTALLMENT LOANS ... all this OO > ' For member* Under age 65 who qualify for personal installment plus more $ \ loan* of SI ,000 or more, credit life insurance Is provided through CNB&T Easy BanClub membership when loan Is paid as agreed to. f' 10:05 A.M. 4 to come! 3 Per Month . MONDAY thru FRIDAY All Clinton Nation Bank & Trust Cd. offices will be closed Wednesday, Fo^, l£ for Lincoln's Bfrthbay 1 '! IF IT'S BOTHBRINQ VOU-CAU , /> rf "HOTLINE lStO"-$PEAK 0Ufllf{ IF YOU -WANT TO BUY, SELL, TRADE, \ I > f ' r- WE AWAY-CALL "HOhlNt T5«0" Whooo always'hat something new for you? Clinton National, that's whoool "HOTLINE 1580-224-7911 P. * Tkvi)ilie\awake batikmaMil^omjL i t \ 224-4329 tLWTM WML DITAI6R BROADCASTING CO, Ma(r> OffiMt St. Johns • Bath • Etttt • Eureka • Fowlir • Hubbirditon • LifrHnburg • Maple Replete • flue 27 • Valley Firms • IrYaooutta 2B CLINTON CbUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 Clinton County News A PERSONAL LOQK AT THE NEWS HAROLD SCHMALTZ Advertising Director Between the lines , JIM EDWARDS with Jim Edwards Editor $¥&w;:^^ Sigh... oh, what should I devote this few inches reference to your question in the Jan 29 issite of the of space to tillsweek ? | County News, 'Why does 2% milk cost the same as • Well, I think I'll just start out/and see where it homogonized milk?' The wholesale cost of 2% milk takes me. You'can follow along and get off where and regular milk is the same," I guess'the next y Action results ONE YEAR AGO » to stay or go back south was not you please. question is: Why is the wholesale price the same? Feb 7,1974 known. Let's see. Oh yes, I should mention something * * - * The Board of Trustees of the Marshall School District about an item I wrote about a few weeks ago. t QUOTE TIME: Will Rogers once said "Live Michigan Veterans Trust Fund voters approved the sale of the I related the story of a St Johns gentleman who, that you wouldn't be ashamed to sell the family from editorial has announced the reap half-acre of school property in a while out west, stopped to buy a bucket of chicken parrot to the town gossip." And here's one by for the family to eat in the car. If you remember, EDITOR'S NOTE: Many Therefore, we found it par Robinson, now of Zephyrhills, pointment of Dr Sherwood special election last Thursday. Mark Twain: "I have little respect for a man who Russell, 210 E. Walker, St The vote was 16 yes and 12'no, he left it on top of the car and, the next thing you doesn't have the imagination to spell a word more times editorial writers feel as if ticularly encouraging recently Fla, His forceful action is to be know, he had Kentucky Flying Chicken. they're "blowing in the wind" to find that a County News commended. We might add that Johns, to continue serving on with one ballot being voided thanivay." » «/ • the Clinton County Veterans because it was defaced. Well, it seems he's been getting a lot of phone when they write editorials editorial received a positive and it probably could be expected of calls about and, quite honestly, is getting a bit 1 Trust Fund Committee, as the Edgar C. Stoddard, 72, of Rt 1, The following ,was published in the' most urging action of some sort or enthusiastic response. someone living in a town by the weary- of the "funnin." This is just to say that recent edition of the nationl newspaper industry another, Following is a letter from J.D. name of "Zephyrhills." American Legidn represen Fowler, became Clinton maybe "enough's enough, already/' However, if tative for a term ending County's second traffic victim magazine Editor and Publisher.: December 31,1976. you care to call or write to apologize for the ALL THE NEWS THATIS FIT TO EAT-Right, of 1965 when he died at the scene teasing, he might appreciate it. there in the "Off the record" column of the Detroit Dr Eugene Friesen, director' of a one-car crash last Tuesday News is a report that the Associated Press office of the Ingham Medical Hospital evening on Hubbardston Road. This week's Will Power Award goes to Bruce got a request from the news director of a Mt Community Mental Health One hundred grave markers Wood. Wood, the city assessor', claims he hasn't pleasant radio station asking for a resend of the rt6M#tfMtn, "%Mutd,H«4t" Center, has resigned his post to -for the graves of Clinton County smoked in 2 weeks. I congratulate him and to help day's weather forecast. AP asked why, and the enter private practice in war veterans are being made in him on the way; I think it would be nice for anyone new— .....s_ directo«!«>._ .*1#%rM saifinJd4 he'tin**d4 ratheMnttinrn nortrtft say-bunmr . -Ulltt iff thetllAfyf Arizona. St Johns in a plan of theSt Johns catching him sneaking a smoke to let me know hacLto know, "Well, my disc jockey ate the first Contributions to the Mother's American Legion and Veterans about it. I will then post notices in City Hall that "one." / March on Birth Defects totaled of Foreign Wars to mark the the award is to be revoked. Further explanation revealed that the DJ-was Dear,Editor: * for her and one for Frances My wife, Erma found a few $1,277.95 in the St Johns area. graves of all county veterans. i •/ * ' * * making a ham sandwich while talking on the air 1 am wondering if your Callahan who had also shown places where it could be used One subject has been arrested I asked a question in this, column Jan 29 and I and didn't notice he had slapped the weather in "Round Tuit" editorial ••% interest, and the hole in the awning has and the investigation is, con 25 YEARS AGO received an answer. Following is a letter received with the bread, mustard, and nam. The News head' having foe effect at home thafcits In less than half an hour, beenpatched anH a few other tinuing in the recent larceny of Feb 3,1950 from Ed McDowell of Andy'sJGA in St Johns: "In , for the paragraph: "Forecast: dyspepsia.!' has had in the mobile home?-Harry was working on the things that I had planned when I 6700 gallons of gasoline in Jerome Satters, 23, of St park in Florida where we have curtain rods. The next morning got a "Round Tuit." I realize DeWitt township. Johns was instantly killed at 11 our trailer. After reading it, I he was painting'the front of his' that with Michigan weather Clinton Memorial Hospital abouL. 11:30 pm Wednesday if it Fife showed it to Kathryn & Harry,, trailer. The day,.after that he being what it is that it would not has been re-accredited by the when the automobile he was our neighbors across the street, had a neighbor" helping him have the effect there that it has Joint Commission and Ac drivingyhit a concrete abutment Kathryn seemed real interested repair the aluminum cover to here, but with the sunny creditation of Hospitals (JCAH) on Krepp Road, three miles TV's shuffling success and said "There are some,hi s patio, and threatening to weather, and temperatures in according to Paul E. Mc- north of M-21. curtain rods that need attention destroy the copy. the high 70's & low 80's there is Namara*. Officers this week issued a when HaVry gets "a Round Mrs Callahan lives over on no excuse for not getting a St Johns Fire Chief Clare warning to Clinton County "Round Tuit." v Tuit" She said she would like a the other side of the Court and I Maier recently presented his implement dealers to keep a Editor, Lapeer County Press copy.so—notrealizing the far have not checked with Mr • Sincerely, annual report to the City ,. close check on farm im "By Jim Fitzgerald reaching effects, I went to'the Callahan as to how the copy has. J.D. Robinson Commission showing the plements that are stored outside post office and had a copy made affected his life. department made a total of 64 around their buildings, John Kelly is right. I'm green. -nights, he also raps a 10-inch edge on the desk. runs during 1973, A blaze believed to have been Kelly is co-anchor man for TV Channel 7 news in During the Cuban crisis, he was seen to joggle all 4 Detroit. He gave a $300 speech in my hometown edges — without once looking at the desk or the A strong display of resident caused by combustion in the r protest against a planned attic inf licted'heavy damage on the other night, and he .explained why TV paper. overnight camping area at Bill- 'the house owned by Ray newscasters are so often criticized by newspaper A-Don Motel on M 78 has con Treaster at 204 S. Ottawa Street writers. "They're jealous," he said. WALTER LOOKS to his right or to his 'left, vinced the Bath Twp Board that in St Johns, Friday at about Kelly was accompanied by his new wife, depending on the political situation at that the project is a bad idea, 10:30 pm. Prompt action by the ""Marilyn Turner,, the gorgeous blonde'Who also moment. (When Goldwater was campaigning for Unemployed can speed tax returns St Johns fire department works for Channel 7. She forecasts the weather President, Cronkite drove to New Jersey via TEN YEARS AGO checked the flames before^he and she couldn't depress me if she predicted a Belgium to avoid making a right turn.) By his Feb 4,1965 dwelling could be destroyed. Sunday tornado in the western half of my skull. concerned expression} you know he is not glancing (This is the first of a series of How can those with refunds Clinton County purchases of St Johns and Clinton County But she does dismay me considerably everytime around frivolously. There are world-shaking six articles on 1974 Federal and coming get thS money Uncle* series E and H savings bonds Boy Scouts will mark the 40th she wears a pantsuit. occurring just beyond camera range, where foe State Income Tax preparation Sam owes them, without delay? amounted to $247,953 in 1964, it anniversary of the Boy Scouts of Arabs and the Jews are separated only by a water from The Michigan Association The only way, according to The was announced by Ink "White, America next week from Feb 6 ' MISS TURNER is the reason I heard my first cooler. of Certified Public Ac Michigan Association of Cer county US savings bond through Feb 12. The an banquet speech in 10 years. Usually I disappear What with all this important shuffling and countants} tified Public Accountants, is to chairman. , niversary will be celebrated in wimmesaladplates-ButHiguredcorrectly^there f . t d u • t JuiprisiBg that waiter file income tax returns early. Clinton County sheriffs of -/every city and town and most was no way Kelly could bore me while I was- forgets |e fa a'n ancnor ^ His program tias ' ' UNEMPLOYEBCAN ficers are continuing .an in- villages and hamlets looking at his wife. started at the same time for 20 years, but every Employers have until However, Miss Turner is not why I am jealous of SPEED TAX RETURNS January 31 to send W-2 forms * vestigation of a burglary Friday throughout the nation and/its night it still catches him unaware. Every night he Each year, through excessive night at the Finkbeiner's territories by 2f3M,O0O boys and Kelly. True, she is a girl-watcher's delight. But I gets so engrossed in his shuffling he doesn't notice stating wage, tax and social • don't think I could sustain a lasting relationship withholding, a great number of security information to em Pharmacy at Fowler. Over $100 adult leaders. 6 millionjMople are watching him. America must taxpayers overpay their income was taken in addition to some The US Department of with a woman who makes her living sticking clear its throat to get his attention. ,, ployees; those who were laid off squalls and clouds on a big map. I would be taxes. Therefore, when return with little likelihood of being merchandise. Agriculture is offering to buy u to p - -afa.ra.id ste£might sti(%deMripttvei [labels t,on> fll r&iir&l before" the * end i of lhe ; The first robin seen in the St certain-smoked park "products' P ty ^^ouldliavA^ceived their Johns, area thts^Sar was", -. ever^thljig'arid^Tybuld havfe ttf read hexfoj&head. .—ppedrs'untn the close ortnevsi«>w wneMhce liltf "a^tfo'nii^imln't!"" f[ '*** reported last Wednesday by .- « .. *- -> . ,..j preSSUre"SyStem. again he *fi so'consdiehMisly joggling those W-2s.no later thin 3(f days after all anchor men, no ~$h& year^the. depressed" they received their final-wages. Mrs Robert Sodman, 303 W. 1 papers he has forgotten he's on T,V. r , " economy 'has placed 'many Lincoln Street, who sighted it chairman George W. Kridner of matter what their wives look like. I envy them , Cronkite is reportedly paid over $200,000 a year additional Americans in this, A person whose W-2 forms sitting, out of its element, on a the Clinton County PMA their incredible ability to make it appear the fate for arranging sheets of paper into neat piles while category - those who were out of could be delayed until as late as pile o^ snow. Whether it decided Committee, of the world depends upon how they shuffle an awed nation watches. * January 31 might consider papers. work for at least 'a portion of his W-2 and will have been able 1974. preparing the tax return in Walter Cronkite is my favorite. When his advance, using data from his to file sooner. program beings every evening, he is holding WHERE I WORK, the pay is $2.10 an hour for During the time they were# paycheck stubs, and having the Announce appointnjent several sheets of 8x10 paper. He grips them firmly joggling entire newspapers into piles that John working, taxes were withheld at' return ready to mail as soon as The 30-day and January 31 a rate based on the assumption in the center and sharply joggles the lower 8-inch Kelly couldn't lift. the W-2 arrives. deadlines for delivery of W-2's edge against the top of his desk. On big news Onward and Upward, jealously. that the taxpayer would be are the' maximums allowed. earning the same incomes, all A person unemployed from a The Internal Revenue Service of Theron Messer yearj which proved not to be the date prior to the end of the year urges employers not to wait GRAND RAPIDS - Former 87th DISTRICT REPORT BY case. should, of course, have received until the last minute, and there St Johns resident, Theron O. 'fkancU SfzcuU&tb "is nothing to prevent an em Messer, now of Grand Rapids, ployee from seconding that has .been appointed to the motion by asking a present or position of senior HAND TOOLS: 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 drive socket sets, open and boxed end wrench NOTICE TO OVID REGULAR CLINTON sets, hammers, channel locks, large and small vices, air hoses/metric sockets and wrencfr sets, pipe wrenches, drill bit sets; tap and die .sets, misc. and tapes* , VILLAGE RESIDENTS COUNTY ZONING > • * < . > v / * POWER TOOLS: 1/2 drive air and electric impact wrenches, air drills, air senders, Monday, Feb. 10, ,1975 is the last day to . COMMISSION air chisels and air1 compressors, saber saws, blitz saws, belt senders, grinders, and buffers, register for the March 10 Annual Village big drill press, big remline tool box, and sabre lathe. Election. -™ MEETING fc The Clinton County, Zoning Commission -r Will hold a'regular meeting on Thursday, , I will be at Village Hall weekdays until 5 p.m\ February 20, 1975 at 8 ptm, in the.Courts l + These toots will be brand names such as Cresent, Channel Lock,.Stanley, Herbrand, and 'at my home at 228 W. Pearl Street house, St. Johns, Michigan. ; "'" Shopmatti, and Brown. Our tools are backed by a money back or new tool replacement after'S p.m. •, Any person having interests, jn the county guarantee! Come prepared to bid and buy at targe savings at an honest auction. or their duly appointed representatives, will • be heard relative to. any 'matters tha^ should properly come before* the Zoning Commission. HEATED BUILDING AMPLE PARKING \ Signed, Dale Crosslan TERMS! Cash Ovid Village Clerk '"'- *' + Arnold R.MInarik, ^ '. , .' Administrator February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MtCHIGAf 3B DfeWitt Township Bath Township police rrVmutes chief resigns DEWITT TOWNSHIP explained the additional Synopsis of the regular equipment that js needed to meeting of the DeWitt Township correct our dispatch system, BATH-Bath Township police on an interim basis.'He will be motioq to pay for postage and « Board held on January 27,1975 We will lease the equipment for v chief Myron Steffes surprised paid the $11,500 annual salary envelopes for letters to be sent at the Township Hall, 780 E. six months. Tabled a storm Bath Township Board of while acting as police chief, to Bath" residents from the Wieland * Rottf, Lansing, warning siren. The activity Trustees during their meeting Equalization Dept informing Michigan. report was read by Corr. , Monday, Jan. 20, by submitting . NO MORE residents of the county-wide re The meeting was called to There were no minutes for the his resignation. , .PART-TIME POLICE / appraisal. The cost will be $185, order at 8:00 pm by Supervisor Parks Commission meeting. 1 In a unanimous decision the* Emerson. The skating rink was started 1 board voted to concur with the Board members present; but the weather changed. Ap After going into executive Police and Fire Board's Emerson, Syverson, Kirschner, plications were taken for the session to discuss the matter, recommendation to discontinue skating supervisor. , Pline, Corr, Kzeski and Olger, the board, approved Treasurer the position' of part time DNRTAXES The meeting was opened with Kzeski and Emerson met with Carl Crofts' motion to accept policemen. The Police Dept. Supervisor Thomas Woodruff the Pledge of Allegiance. the Road Commission regard the resignation and give Steffes had 2 part-time officers, The reported to the board that the The agenda was approved ing the road projects for next' 2 weeks severance pay plus township will operate with 3 full county will hold a meeting to with the addition of the Trans- year. The Road Commission accumulated vacation pay. time policemen and a chief . portatfon Committee. resolve DNR's refusal to pay should bill Mick & Rowland for when one is hired, taxes plus a 10% factor on land Public comments included a the inspections for project 20113, The board approved the owned in the county, Bath will discussion regarding the Bath appointment of officer Louis lAPPRAISAL NOTICE lose an estimated $1500'if DNR sewer system that is being The preliminary plat of installed in Twinbrook Sub Doerner as acting police chief The board approved the does not pay the taxes. v Prairie View Subdivision was division. reviewed and tabled. The Police Committee There was a short recess and \ minutes were reviewed. We will Kirschner left. request the Road Commission Appointments to the Com 1 i to erect no parking signs at th'e mittees, Commissions and church at State and Brook Board of Review were made. DeWitt High School honor roll Roads. The traffic control Adopted Ordinance No 35 ty report -has been completed. A repeal the Salary Commission letter of commendation will be Ordinance, a resolution to DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL Marie LaFave, Martin Lass, Turner, Sharon Unger, Dave Robin Hobbs, Kamela put in the personnel file of Jeff establish an Elected Officials HONOR ROLL < Lanette Leonard, Lydia Ling, Wilson, Mark Wilson, Michelle Rowland, Randy Howse,'Gail Wilcox, Abbott and Swartz for Compensation Committee and a 9th Grade • Sherri Lusty, Sherry Miller, Wilson, Kris Wolfe' Kurkowski, Peggy Lass, Cheryl their performance in connection resolution, to grant the Planning Keith Berkimer,' Marcia William Myers, Mike Munroe, Lewis, Sherri Lotre, Noreen with a theft from Green Acres Commission the powers, duties, Bestrom, Richard Bout we 11, Todd Parker, Sue Perez, Ken lOthGt-ade , , - Marriott, Tina v McKeone, Motel. The cost of the cover for and responsibilities of a Zoning' Lisa Buckingham, Kim Butler, Rorick, Joe Reed, Mark San Julie Acuna, Kirk Armstrong, Debbie Miller, Kim Miller, the generator will be split Board. Lester Corjright, Vicki Dalman, chez, Michael Schaar, Lisa Kathryn Bennett, Sonja Black, Pamela Mohr, Arden Pierson, between'the Police and Fire Denise Davis,' D'anne Dewey, Schalla, Debbie Schooltz, Mark Departments. The clothing Our'attorhey will draw up a Cathy Brown, Jan Butler, Kay Dottie Powell, Kari Rfce. resolution to remove the taxes John Enderle, Judy Felzke, Simmer, Patrick Simmer, Carroll, Karen Craig, Martin James Ritchie, Lori Russell, allowance will remain the same Charles Fritz, Bryan Graham, Nancy Spangnuoloj Maureen for the next year. Michigan from the roll for the property DeBow, Karla Ely, David Kim Ruth, Janet Sellhorn, John owned by the Department of Robin Greene, .Max Hineman, Stevens, Debbie Stuer, Chris Fielder, Diane Grove, Mike Sharp, Bonnie Shaw, Connie State University School of -Kurt Hofmeister, Barb King, Taylor, Betty Thwaites, Misty • Labor and Industrial Relations Natural Resources. Tabled Gumper. Shaw, Chuck Sites, Zachary will implement the concept pf CAPACOG's request for /unds Smith, Mary Snetting, Robert management by objectives in a for the research program on the Strouse, Laurie Svendsen, HEART BOX CHOCOLATES study, of the Police Department. solid waste program. The Debbie Valley, Ted VanRand- The activity report wj»s read, by Supervisor explained the wyk, Steven Violetta, Barbara 4 oz. • 16 oz. • 32 oz. Gorr. An open house will be held Community Development Act. Wick, Tammy Wilson, Dean Ziegler. i%#»,/ h*- t> McDonalds on Saturday, February 8th at Adjournment at 10:05 pm. v Brachs the new police facilities. Respectfully submitted, '/ \< w House of Bauer Donna B. Syverson, Clerk? Uth Grade The Fire Committee minutes Approved by Dale S. Michael Abbott, Cindy Beck, 'W. 4" /"< "J SHOW YOUR LOVED were reviewed. Dan Harger Emerson, Supervisor. Vickie Bputwell, Diane Brown, „r t ' * ONE "YOU CARE" Patti, Cassel, Cynthia Clark, Good Selection Of Kim Cohqon, Lavonna Craig, Valentine Cards And Brian Davis, Carolyn Davis, All Occasion Bonus Clinic Cindy Davis? Chris DeSmith, Ralph Ely. Debbie Enderle, Julie held for Vets Esterline, Bruce Ferguson, TiiW&tTfanmewtf Commander Thomas George notarizing forms necessary to Dave- Ferland, Glenwood DEWITT PHONE 669-6445 apply for the bonus. of the Veteran's of Foreign Fletcher, Cathy Fox, Sharon ; Wars (VFW) announced Applications will be available Fuhr, Carla Gates, Sandy recently that effective Feb 7, at the post. The veteran must Hufnagel, Ed Kluge, Roger free Vietnam bonus clinics will have a copy of his discharge Ling, Beth Luse. be held at the post home located paper, the DD-214 form to apply Patricia McDowell, Tamela at 126 N^Bridge St, DeWitt. for the bonus. If this paper has McKeone, Dana Mackie, Nancy been lost the veteran can either Marriott, Gary Miller, John THE' send to Washington or the 'Perez, Dana Rice, Paula Rice, Post and Auxiliary members /County clerk's office who would i Alan Russell, Mark Schaar, FRIGIDA1RE will befevailaMe Feb 7 from 7-9 .have a copy of the discharge Melanie Sickles,, Janis l m Rm;feb,8(r m 2-5prq, and Feb, paper if ,the .veteran registered GRCEN 1 Stevens, Sue" Strayer, Robirf STAMPACT < .i [jtbij-Bifct yie^nam , .with^hetiburiry upon discharge , Sumner, Lori "Swan, Debbia veterapsniii preparing and George said. Taylor, Cindy" Tice, Vince, Free! Up to 7200 S&H Green Stamps. Vettraino, Julie Walter, Denise' Ward, Karil Warner, Warren Willits, Linda Wiser. JUST 4 DAYS LEFT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE 12th Grade v OF SPECIAL REDUCED PRICES ON Julie Andrus, Brian Barkley,' Penelope Beak, Deborah Black, FRIGIDAIRE PRODUCTS... y%'4 >-* Farming and 4-H -in on County ternoon. * -•. Mr and Mrs Don Warren and wtom* NEW EQUIPMENT: New Idea single beater spreader, New Holland tandem spreader model f . Susan, were Sunday dinner A B76, N.l, 206 ground driven spreader, 2 New Holland No. 479 hayblnes, 273 New Holland guests of Mr and Mrs Robert ( baler, 1010 New Holland bale wagon, several new rotary mowers, 41' & 51' elevators, , bale boxes & feed racks. Kill Bros, gravity boxes &gears,22' Brlllloaharrow, 18' &24' Kent Mulder. transport drags. • , -» The week of prayer and self ladies present. The February Hope Cemetery in Lansing. denial was the program ob meeting will be at the home of • Arrangements by Neller ' . • * * Not everyone can dp great \ USED EQUIPMENT: 40 plows, corpblnes, cultivators, blowers, mowers, wagons, hayblnes, things — the secret is to do served by the WSCS meeting Mrs Clyde Shoemaker of Funeral Home of Portland. conditioners, rakes, elevators, discs, packers, several pickers - N.l. No. 7 - 2 rows • picker small things in a great way. January 16 at the'home of Mrs Pewamo. * > Mrs Estella Schafer spent shellers, sprayers, choppers, bean pullers,' loaders, spreaders, several corn-graln-St hay heads, Finkbeiner of Fowler, with 10 Sunday afternoon visitors at. Sunday evening with Mr and planters, harrows, drills, blades, dragS, balers, windrowers, forage box.es, A.C. HD4 Dozer, f the home of Mrs Vera Cook Mrs Martin Schafer and Herm dune buggy, Ford varoom broom, Unj corn sheller, fork lift, duals & rims, N.l. 702 Unl were Mr and Mrs Leon Thelen Harvester, Geht Skidd loader w/2 buckets clod busters, weeders, 2 Gleaner E combines w/10' ' Simon, Mrs" Simon is* in the heads 8t cabs-very good, 510 Massey comblpe 13' grain head w/cab-good. Many other new \ and family of rural St Johns. hospital. * used pieces of equipment & misc. Items.. • •> ' Mathew Cook was admitted at * Amy Spitzley and Mrs Jean JOHN DEERE SNOWMOBILES . - t the Carson City Osteopathic Beland of Lansing, were PLAN TO ATTEND'- FARMERS & DEALERS - EVERYONE INVITED. ' Hospital Monday January 20 as '' Saturday evening visitors of WE CARRYALL THE NEW a medical patient. He was Mrs Estella Schafer. discharged SundayJanuary 26. Mrs Charles Cook spent the TERMS: CASH David Schafer entered Carson weekend of January 19 in Flint i5 SNOWMOBILES City Hospital Friday January 24 visiting Dr and Mrs Oscar he is being treated for a knee Shreiber. DICK COULTER INC.,.OWNER injury. - NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE After eating out the card club -Mrs Irene Fedewa spent RAY TOSCH & ASSOCIATES, AUCTIONEER met at the home of Mrs Hilda Sunday with Mr and Mrs Tom Schafer for the afternoon, O'Connell of Carson City. PH. CAPAC 313-395-4985 at Capac • Pedro was in play< Members of the Blue Star Club held their meeting Wed TRACTORS HAY TOOLS GRINDERS Mr and Mrs Martin .Un nesday evening -January 22. *m derbill and daughter of Lansing Rita Miller took over as sing spent Sunday with Mr and •? president. The reports were VAC CASE J.D. 38 CHOPPER GEHL GRINDER MIXER Mrs Clyde Shoemaker. " I read and approved. The ALUS CHALMERS WC I.H.C. 46 BALER FARM HAND Mrs Norman, Schafer was \ mystery package was won by w/ejector * discharged from Ionia County Mrs Hilda Schafer. Cookies and FERGUSON T020 GRINDER MIXER ' Memorial Hospital Wednesday FREE CONCRETE N.I. HAY CONDITIONER coffee were served by the I.H, SUPER C January 22- after being a hostess and co-hostess Mrs I.H.C. 1256 DES N.H. 66 BALER ~ PICKERS ' surgical patient. WITH PURCHASE OF ANY BUTLER FARMSTED® BUILDING! 600 GEHL CHOPPER Maryann Wood and Mrs I.H.C.656DES J.D. 14T BALER Funeral mass fof*~tors Veronica Cotter. Pedro was in J.D. 3010J3ES • ±_ N.t.300 - * Frances \ Ann Alton, 88, of play for the evening. High score J.D. HAY CONDITIONER N.I.-N0.7 Pewamo, was held Friday at 10, J,D. 1530 w/!oader N.l. MOUNTED MOWER went to/Mrs Vera Cook and N.l. NO. 313 HUSK BED am at St Joseph's Catholic* consolation t,o Mrs- Hilda J.D.60 - N.I. BLOWER Church Pewamo. Born March J.D. 50 - Schafer. The next meeting will KOULS BLOWER 24, 1886 in Pewamo. Her be February 26 with Mrs J.D. MOWER CONDITIONER husband Robert A. Alton MD Dorothy Schneider as hostess COMBINES MISC. preceded her in death* in 1934. assisted by Mrs Ann Bower, 1-J.D. 334 PLOWS - Mrs Alton died • Tuesday January 21 at the Ionia Manor. The fire fighters were, called CORN HEAD I.H.U. 40' ELEVATOR Survivorsare one son Robert J. I.H.C 82 J.D. 4-14 TRAILER * J.D. 931 CART & DRAG out at 6" pm Sunday evening Jan V Alton of Pontiac; two 26 to the home of Mr and Mrs J.D. 3-14 Mtd. 20 Foot daughters, >Mrs Mary Ann M.F, 4-14 Mtd. Winthrop Bushong 10733 Dexter I N.l. UNI. EQUIP. LILLISTON 14' Richardson of Astatula, Florida ^Trl Pewamo. Considerable fire J.D. 4-14 Mtd. ROLLING HARROW J.D. 350 6-16" and Mrs Patricia Knuth of and water damage was done to N.H. 200 BU SPREADER , 761 HAY HEAD M.F. 4 lb. Mtd. NOrth Highlands, Cal; seven the house. No estimate of 2 USED BEAN PULLERS grandchildren; three great /damage was available at .the 722SHELLER V ; 720 CORN HEAD SUPERIOR LOADER FOR I grandchildren; and one time,They are living in the Tom 721 HUSK BED ' DISC FORD NAA ' brother, JameV R; Cotter" of Bushong home on East St I- Pewamo. Interment was in Mt Pewamo for the time being. 760 CHOPPER OLIVER 12' OLIVER 165 BU SPREADER 1968 702 POWER UNIT A.C.ALLIS10' J.D/494 PLANTER J.D. 494A PLANTER 1967-701 POWER UNIT CASE* 8', I.H.C. IS' DISC A.C. 4 ROW PLANTER j J.D. -2 ROW MOUNTED SPRAYERS PLANTER I SEVERAL USED I GRAVITY BOX 8, WAGON - Give till it It's all yours. Free. Enough concrete for an 8* All-Metal Farmsted is fire-resistant and termite- *" HANSON 150q 3 pt. wide curtain wall foundation when you buy a I r proof. Clear-spanJnterlor. No space-stealing' 3 PT. BLADES Butler Farmsted building. The amount of rafters or trusses. Easily Insulated, Complete I conprete furnished Is limited to the amount I specified In the Butler foundation, drawings accessories available.'.Offered In a variety of @ $26.75 per yard maximum. If you elect to sizes. Adaptable to almost any farm'or ranch I We Will Be Closed At Noon On Saturdays RedCross. pour'a complete concrete floor, you'll be cred use. , s ' I / ited the amount of concrete required for the Don't m|ss out on the free concrete, pffer I • Until March. 1st The Good curtain Wall foundation. expires midnight 'March 3i, 1975. I V Neighbor. I- CARSON CITY FARM SERVICE Contact Us Today for Complete Details! ! TOM'S WESTERN STORE 'OMNHf * tF . , •' JOHN DEERE SALES.AND SERVICE' ' OVID. MICHIGAN 4HBhfi* ^ * I A BUTLER, ~*£!&-Ja#?!?-I- »~», ! i' * AORI-BUILDCR FRICKE FARM SERVICE NEW IDEA ^CARSOfl CITY PHONE 584-3550 '479B S. Ely Highway i W'1'!'' H34 M4b MIDDLETGN Rhons 236-7358 .1 1 — •\ February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 5B Kenneth Pyle of St Johns visited Mrs G.V. Pyle Saturday and .was a dinner guest. •Mr and Mrs S.C. Swanson of 88th District Report XiHUUctVittxitt Grand Ledge'visited Mrs G.V. Pyle, Monday, Mr and Mrs Richard Hellman t by Stanley Powell and two daughters of Delta* Mr .and Mrs, Charles Fisher Danny Sullivan visited in the Mrs Raymond Sherman of Mrs Judy Dyer and daughters Mills 'were Sunday dinner and Kevin visited Mr and Mrs- Eldoris Hahn home, Sunday. Mulliken was a Sunday dinner Renee, Rhonda and Shelley of guests of Mr and Mrs Alexander State Representative Sidney Dyer of Lansing Sunday, Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher guest of Mr and Mrs Don Lansing visited Mr and Mrs Lang. Mr and Mrs Clarence Parks and Kevin attended Rodney Sullivan. Donald Sullivan Sunday Acting with unusual speed, ^ou owe, not your income before "Any candidate who is willing and,"Cappy" of Lansing were Rogers graduation party, Kevin Sherman of Mulliken evening. They all enjoyed a the Senate has passed and sent taxes. to devote his or her time, money Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Sunday at Eaton Rapids. spent Saturday night and musical evening. to" the House a bill which would Senior citizens should pay and energies to run.for public Mrs Porter Parks. Harold Hoerner is spending Sunday with his grandparents, Saturday afternoon Mr and advance to February 23 the date particular'attention to tax office deserves this extra little Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher until Friday at Norman,' Mr and Mrs Don Sullivan. Mrs Donald Sullivan and Danny when Daylight Savings Time credits. Eyen though they may bit of assistance and guidance," and Kevin visited Mr and Mrs Oklahoma where he is taking Thursday, Mr and Mrs visited Mr and Mrs George Balli would go into effect in not normally file a state return, Spaniola added. "They do not Kenneth Schmidtman of Bath instruction concerning his job. Donald Sullivan were hosts at 'of Ionia. They also visited Michigan. This bill would repeal they should this year in order to want to unknowingly violate Saturday evening, * He Left by plane Sunday. dinner at the "Steak-in-Four" Debbie- Rienks at Riverside the Act passed last year, under claim not only their sales-tax any election law or rule. If they Mr and Mrs-Donald Sullivan Mr and Mrs Donald Sullivan for Mrs Mrs Raymond Sherman' Hospital in Ionia. which Michigan would not now rebate but also their, property- have this checklist in their and Danny were Friday dinner and Danny ^visited Mrs of Mulliken and Garry Sullivan Mr and Mrs Carl Borchert of go on Daylight Savings Time tax rebate. In these times, possession, they would be less guests of Mr and Mrs Eldoris Lansing visited Mrs G.V. Pyle until April 27. Raymond Sherman and boys of of Grand Ledge. every little bit helps! likely to do so," Hahn and daughter. Mulliken, Wednesday. William Chapman and friend, Sunday. As you'll recall, Michigan led DISASTER LOANS FOR the country in "dissenting from FARMERS POSSIBLE year-round Daylight Savings The disastrous weather of Time, Following our lead, the 1974 in many parts of the state Congress voted likewise. The has caused Governor Milliken trouble was, they settled on to ask US Agriculture Secretary February 23 to start DST in Earl Butz to declare 13 't eat the name ... So why pay for it? stead of April 27 as we had done. Michigan counties disaster . > There is certainly very real areas. This would-make far- , danger to children going to mers in those counties eligible school in the dark if we start for low-interest disaster loans. DaylightTimeinfcebruary. The This is in addition to the 23 World Almanac says that counties for which disaster Kroger Brands... sunrise in mid-Michigan on designations were applied for February 24 would be 8:09 am last month. Crop losses in all 36 'We reterve the tight to limit quantities. Price* & Item* on DST. counties have been estimated at effective at Kroger Mon„ Feb 3 thru Sun,, Feb 9 None *otd lo dealer*. Copyright 1975. The Kroger Co. The House Committee on nearly $300 million. State Affairs is scheduled to The current 13 counties are discuss this bill on February 4.1 Ionia, Kent, Lenawee, would very much like to hear Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, your views on this issue. Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, NEW TRANSPORTATION Montcalm, Shiawasee, St Clair PROGRAM FOR MICHIGAN and Washtenaw. As he promised to do in his The combination of year-long State-of-the-State message, bad weather and the economy- Governor Milliken has asked wide credit crunch has made it the Legislature for an ambitious very difficult, if not impossible, transportation package which, for many farmers to continue to when fully realized, would give make a living in agriculture. I Michigan, the nation's most certainly hope Secretary Butz comprehensive network of will come through with the public transportation. WAY TO disaster designations so that we The program would be may ease the plight of Michigan financed in two parts, First farmers and assure continued would, be over $22 million from food production for the state. one-half cent per gallon of gasoline-tax revenues which, WHY LESS DRIVING must, by law, he allocated to" MEANS POORER ROADS transportation. (This would in You may not realize it, but the turn generate over $31 million in tax you pay when you buy matching \ federal tran gasoline pays a major share of* sportation funds.) The other 'the cost for state, county and part would consist of $175 municipal road and street million in revenue bonding to systems. And since Michigan — 1 provide capital equipment for citizens bought 4.7% less gas ATI0NAI OUR YOU 1 1ATI0NAI OUR YOU 1 public transportation needs. last year, that meant about BRAND SAVE | ITEM SIZE BRAND BRAND SAVE | $18.5 million that was lost for ITEM SIZE ' BRAND The Governor's eventual goal your total savings is to provide "portal-to-portal" road repairs and maintenance. Stove Lam*^^H public transportation Because of this, many Stuffing Mix t 7, Top - Kroger 5C Prune Juice m Sunsweet Kroger throughout Michigan at a price counties have had to reduce everyone could afford. He noted maintenance and construction Spaghetti Sauce i«&« Ragu Kroger Pineapple Juice ^ Dole Kroger that, the' dual -pressures of programs; some have even cut 4C energy and economy are in bade on snowplowing and ice creasing the demand for public removal work. Shortening u » Crisco Krogo 15C Fruit Drinks «« v Hi-C,,, "Kroger inifl transit but also increasing their I presume that some form of operating^cVsts.ofThus, his energy,-conservation- program request for-financial'aid. will he enacted by Congress in OH;,/ ;, * aa*. Crlsco - Kroger. 12C Tomato Soup T'.;»« Campbell Kroger Over one-third of the $22 the near future. Whether it's million would go to support simply an increased price, or a Ketchup a.* -Heinz Kroger Frozen Waffles w Eggo Kroger existing or proposed bus and rationing system, it will mean 5C on Kroger Items listed in this ad. Dial-A-Ride systems in 60 that people will be buying fewer Michigan communities or gallons of gas. And that will Mustard 90, French's Kroger 4C Chili W/Beans mm Hormel Kroger K*1L£B counties. The rest would be used mean you'll be paying less in gas taxes, which will mean that to begin two new rail lines Tang Kroger Armour Kroger (Grand Rapids-Detroit and there'll be that much less Orange Drink a*. 15C Potted Meat ^ Detroit-Toledo), continue revenue available to maintain Gold It is not the name on the label but the essential rail freight service on Michigan road and street Dri Roast Cashews 7. Planter's Crest Luncheon Meat ^ Spam Kroger nrni bankrupt lines, and to begin quality. 6C quality.of the food inside that counts. Dial-A-Ride or similar systems Coot in 22 Michigan communities. GOING FISHING? Whipped Topping ^ Whip Kroger IOC "Kroger brands carry a guarantee of Chunk Light Tuna m« SJarkist Kroger New areas served would include If you're one of the hardy satisfaction." Yet they cost you less, Betty Battle Creek, Bay City, Flint, souls who likes to match wits Quick Oats «* Quaker Kroger Hamburger HelpersTDZ Kroger Grand Rapids, Jackson, with fish in the freezing season, 6C item for item and size for size. So, if Crocker Kalamazoo, Muskegon and you'll probably want to get "A Sa'ginaw. Catalog of Michigan's Better Gelatin 6„ Jello Kroger 3C you're looking for another way to cut Instant Potatoes - m Pillsbury Kroger Klawfl AN IDEA WHOSE Wintertime Fishing Waters.'1 Dream Kroger food costs, pick the Kroger Brand i Betty TIME HAS NOT COME . It's written by Stan Lievense of Kroger Lam*^^fl Representative Jackie the Michigan Tourist Council Topping, 7* Whip Tip Top 15C Cake Mixes »»« Crocker every time. •tlW Vaughn HI (D-DetroitJ has and is available from them at Land-Q- Country again introduced his bill (HB Suite 102, 300 South Capitol Pop Tarts ..«. Kellogg Kroger Butter lib •nil 4115) to provide labor unions for Avenue, Lansing 48913. 7C MINI-MIZE YOUR FOOD COSTS - Lakes Club prisoners, together with' The catalog, updated every "mum Coffee Pet collective-bargaining ma year, lists the various species Coffee Creamer >«• Mate KB 20c BUY KROGER BRANDS! . Dog Chow ^ Purina Pride chinery for same. and where to find them, as well •TaUPMJUtUMK as which counties have the best Nine Cat's. My only comment is: What Dole Kroger 2C Cat Food B, Lives Choice next? or the most of a particular fish, Pineapple ^ ARE YOU GETTING * The Michigan Department of mvrmuria s. YOUR FULL TAX CREDIT? Natural Resources supplies Instant Coffee ** Sanka Kroger 100 Instant Breakfast m Carnation Kroger nrni State Treasurer Allison Green much of the data used in the -r has informed me that many catalog. Taster's Gold freeze Dried Coffee aKl Choice Kroger. 200 *o# M«r Flour "» Medal Kroger nrni Michigan taxpayers are not Among the wealth of in FLAVOR son ( claiming a credit to which they formation it contains, you'll COI are entitled on their income tax discover interesting tidbits like Dry Spaghetti » Muellers Kroger 100 PORK Tea Bags 100. Upton Kroger ETiTil returns. Blue Gill fishing is best around Hastings, and Northern Pike Chef Peter am*^^Bal - The credit is for sales tax paid Kroger Peanut Butter »«! Kroger .t on food and drugs during 1974 are best in Little Bay de Noc in Cheese Pizza Mix is«« toy-Ar-Dee 40 Pan and ranges between $6 and $10 * Delta County. Also, if you're flutrUMHU Hungry Log Kim per person for households planning on going to the Upper m Kroger Pancake Syrup »« Kroger Peninsula for Lake Trout, you Pancake Mix Jack 60 Cabin earning less than $15,000. It's ©WWSiCHHSMUci right there on the back of your should be aware that good ice macHimi Del JWUITCOCl Open Lam*^^H Michigan Form 1040; the credit generally does not form there Green Beans <» Monte Kroger 20 Barbecue Sauce n«* 'Pit Kroger is deducted from the actual tax until mid-February. Del Pillsbury Kroger magic Cut Wax Beans m> Monte 40 Liquid Sweetener 6« Sweet 10 Kroger [TiTtl Del Home, Kroger Dishwasheroetergentsoo; Cascade Missionary conference Whole Kernal Corn nu Monle 20 Kroger Brands Quality Pride Pork and Beans Um Van Camp Kroger 40 GUARANTEE Liquid Detergent azo* Ivory Kroger set by COHCENTRAIEO Del You must be completely Home Spinach is« Kroger satisfied wllh the quality o( Downy Monte 30 every product made by or Fabric Softener ««• Pride ETiT3| packed tor the Kroger Co., or ' First Baptists Del Kroger will replace the item Miracle Stewed Tomatoes n» Monte Kroger 40 with the brand of your choice Salad Dressing m • Whip Kroger ST JOHNS - The First Baptist teaching, counseling, village or refund your rioney. Church, 512 S, Whittemore St evangelism, etc. Tomato Juice ' wm Hunt Kroger 40 Mayonnaise m Kraft Kroger (US 27) is holding a Missionary He works under the \>A Conference with the theme, Association of Baptists for Applesauce n* Molts Kroger' Italian Dressing e, Wishbone Kroger "Let the Whole World Know", World Evangelism. 50 Feb 5-9. Also speaking will be Rev Del Services start at 7 pm nightly. Steve Barnes, whose parents Apricot Halves »» Kroger 60 LGOLDEXtl Bathroom Tissue <*. Ctiarmin Fleece There "will be 6 booths are missionaries in France, Rev Monte representing different areas of Barnes will be working with the Del the world and home missions, Arabs in Washington DC and Fruit Cocktail »aI. Monte , Kroger 20 Jumbo Towels m Scott Fleece "These will be decorated and later in the Middle East, judged according to originality, activity and attractiveness. Rev Lawrence Dawson, * Special speakers will include' *' missionary for over 20 years to Dr Donn Ketchem, missionary. thefebminican Republic, will be to Bangladesh since 1963. speaking during the, conference There, he was instrumental in also. He works under building a 52-bed hospital, the Unevangelized Fields Missions only medical facility for 4% and is a graduate of Moody million people* Bible Institute and Bob Jones U.S. 27 University, While working in Southgate Plaza St. Johns J)r Ketchem serves as medical director much of the the Dominican Republic, he time, as well as carrying on an helped found and direct a Bible • r Institute. &p> active ministry of translation, w^es February 5,1975 February 5,1975 7B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN Federal Land Bank reports record year in 1974 * * Browzing junior high halls brings comments ST JOHNS — Optimistic prices and harvests. Inflation's creased cost of buying money. with Gary LaMee, manager. 'for the associations are at The farmers expanded and re effect on the cost of feed, Yet the Land Bank's variable The St Johns Land Bank Federal Land Bank of Saint invested in their business machinery, fertilizer, twine, rate remained below the prime Association, which makes long Paul in St Paul, Minnesota. on today's inflation state during 1974, bringing the loan fencing, and all other aspects of rate of commercial banks term loans to farmers, serves Over 57,000 farmers and ran volume of the Federal Land the farm operation was wit during the entire year. (Prime borrowers in Clinton, Gratiot, chers are part of the fom>sJate .Good news and bad news in the good news in this budget interest, paying their Bank Association of St Johns to nessed by the increased size of - rate being the rate offered to a and Shiawassee Counties. district, BY DENNIS CHASE slower and shopping for the 5,000 miles a year, but in 19741 I'm not concerned-about it Connell St, said that since he journalism and art, Is paying "I'll be super concerned grocery store the farmer will the' Governor's budget proposal? Are there any obligations but growing rapidly FOR THE COUNTY NEWS bargains, they are not ex drove about 10,000 miles," he either." close attention to the spiraling about it, if it bothers me get about three quarters to one a record level of $10,330,700.00. loans booked. bank's , best, low risk' Serving agriculture and rural Yoa caa and his wife are the only ones at message. And, more on the reasons to adopt the Governor's financially," he said. cent of that hike," she said. every year, * customers). America for nearly 60 years, the •UalgaaU ST JOHNS -- The current periencing the same effects said. Sam Serrell, the" school home the situation is a little fuel prices. bonding issue. Total loans outstanding Payments as a percentage of "Culled cows Which are used to bonding recommendations?! Compared to all this invested Land Bank is a federally a state of the inflationary brought on by inflation. principal, is planning on flying different than someone sup "I'm overwhelmed by the fuel Dorothy Kuerth, instructor in amount to $31,135,146.97 for the maturities were larger'from Demand for credit at the Arehart says he js buying less make hamburg are sold by the I like the old story about the You can bet your bippe there in other peoples and govern 1,253 member-borrowers of the January through April thin In.' Land Bank was also high since chartered, privately funded dollar economy-should make people "We're spending more than to Florida in the spring and also porting a large family. and .natural gas prices," he science, says she has been German WWII platoon leader are! ments bonds ($625,280,977.69 in very concerned, right? Well, by meat, especially steak and traveling to the west coast this said. VI now ride to work with a putting a lot of hamburg and . farmer for 17 cents a pound, so association, announced R * • a BEEF STEW IJUBU^ jiiiiiiHiCQiiieen CT On Feb 8, the 60-piece Concert Russell Bennett; Valdres HALF & HALF DIAPERS ORANGE JUICE ^£B FOOD BEEF •••KROGER MINI MIZER COUPON""" The Carland Extension ladies Chamberlain and Debbie Band of Concordia Lutheran March, by Johannes Hansen; /vvi' ,»»»• Buy 1 Pkg Umlt I College, Ann Arbor, will present Galop, by Dmitri Shostakovich; A STEW group met this week at the Goodrich, daughter of Mr and a concert at 7:30 pm at St Johns Alleluia! Laudamus Te, by IJKroger Sauce* Gravy Mix; home of Mrs John Ziola, of Mrs Lewis Goodrich, flew home (MS Carland, with ten members Sunday evening from Florida Lutheran Church. ' Alfred Reed; Mame, by Jerry New Crop Michigan New Crop l-Ct Qt 25-Lb |>jHHP Herman, and many other present and three'guests at where they have been spending The Concordia College Band Pk|t ChV Get One Free tending. some time with their grand is under the direction of Quentin selections of lighter marches Hot House Honey Umlt ona coupon par family. Prlcai good Man day, Feb. 3 thru Sunday, Feb, t. sub)let lo ap Mrs Clyde Gilbert was co- parents, Mr and Mrs Howard Marino, professor of inand songs. :pllcabla state and local b»i hostess for the evening. Horn. strumental music at Concordia. The Concordia Band is made Rhubarb Tangerines !'t!\TST0«E$ JIIIIHUQ ••••••• Soft Special Label .* By Jubilee I Embassy For Scouring The extension lession for the ' The girls accompanied their up of students preparing for the Freezer Pleezer Kroger Light Minute Maid-Frozen [•••••••KROGER MINI MIZER COUPON*"""! Featured on the program will meeting, their first of 1975, was grandparents back to Florida be such selections as Irish Tune various ministries of The c Knee Hi Stockings Tea Bags With Iron ' * umiti Lb, Each Eatmore Margarine... 2wff^ 65 Cold Power on "safety" with Mrs Lawrence from County Deny/Shepherd's Lutheran Church-Missouri Twin Pops Chunk Tuna Ajax Orange Juice »?£.53' after the Horns spent the 140a Miller, Mrs Duane Austin, and Contadina Flintstone holidays here with their Hey, by P.A. Grainger; Synod. The 1975 itinerary will WtCan Kroger wc 12-Ct 614-OJ Mrs Betty Ziola giving the Festival Fanfare March, by take the touring group to C Detergent families, Pkg Can Cleanser. Stewed Tomatoes ;2K'.6S Vitamins literature and teachings of the Leo Deming took his grand Roger Nixon; Suite of Old Michigan, Ohio, and New York. 66 Applesauce 3 ;89° extension material. Fresh Green Umlt ona coupon par tamfly. Prlcai aood Mon- _•_ ~ **• son Brian Mead of St Johns, to American Dances, by' Robert The public is invited to attend. Assorted Sizes Assorted Flavors Assorted Varieties day. Fab. 3 thru Sunday, Feb.*.Sublact loap- VSlVaV Bunch Assorted Flavors Grind It Fresh _ pllcabla itata and local tixai. _ S Y,*l* , John Ziola gave instructions the roller-skating party that JtOa r and a demonstration on, 'ft/PS'held in St Johns Monday Broccoli CATS CHOICE 4_ EARTHB0RN SS/£iSSSSSSm£^3iSSSSm^ choosing and making curtains. evening by the Burton United COUNTRY CLUB HiM m SPOTLIGHT »"••••KROGER MINI MIZER COUPONl Larceny brings probation W The year's Secret-pals were Methodist Church and Carland. <•'< NOODLES COFFEE CAT FOOD ) 30* OFF disclosed, and new secret-pal Adults skating with the young Tht Purchase Qf Any IB-Lb Bag names were drawn by each people'included Leo Deming, charge "tSZZ member for the coming year. Chuck Rose, Mr and Mrs James w Genuine Idaho Potatoes KA£L One new member Mrs Ed Fent and guests. ST JOHNS - Kenneth Hart, larceny from a person. 0eUC ward Amos, joined the Ex Devotions were held at mid- Vi-Gal Umlt ont couponptrfamlty.FrlcaiaoedMon- ^*5ll"l *s 19, 5857 Outer Dr, Bath, was The judge stipulated that the \es 1 Turnips I %rTP/aiit pllcabla Hate and local taxes, tension group of Carland and time and group singing was first 120 days must be spent in CtH was welcomed into the club by placed on 2 years probation by Lb Big MBMBrL.30*. enjoyed by all. Circuit Court Judge Leo W. the county jail. Hart has credit the members. Several people of this Carland for 35 days already served. For your conirenitnci and ptrtonil talitfaction area attended the Spike Farm's Corkin after pleading guilty to SH do all in our. powtr to hive all our Advtrtiudl Bread-dough-art was Spccialt on out thelm wtwti YoU thop far ih*m.| demonstrated by a guest Open House Wednesday that RAIN CHEC t Som«timet, du* to conditionJ bayondour speaker, Sharon Hilton of Ovid. was sponsored by the 'control, we tun out ol an aditrtittd iptciat. If Shiawassee County Extension Receives prison sentence this should happen to you, aik at the ttoie She displayed many pieces of IflVE • •••KROGER MINI MIZER COUPON •• otfic* for a RAIN CHECK which tntitltt you era teri 'SAW a^Kl fjf •••BKROGERMINI MIZER COUPON | . dough-art and explained how to Service and area equipment to tht sunt adrtftiud tptclal at the tarn* Kg •••• KROGER MINI MIZER COUPON | I KROGER MINI MIZER COUPON 11 Up To make and care for them, dealers. found guilty of larceny. Up To Krotir 8ra.1i A Uttiiim ipacial pric* any iime within 2 wtckt. ST JOHNS - Terry Lee FlorMa Sweet 52* Herrud The co-hostesses served The primary interest is the 17 Simmons, .19, 3323 Turner St, •1.23 Kroger refreshments to the ladies stall rotary milking parlor. Two Lansing, was sentenced to 2-5 The crime allegedly occurred Waihriftin before they departed. menare able to milk 170 cows in years in prison after being in DeWitt Twp, Nov 12. Vdkokmi Sbeciob Garland's Boy Scout Den #8 approximately two-and-one-haU FRESH EGGS and Den-mother Mrs Clyde hours,inthe"lactorium"oneof - ANJ0U PORK SAUSAGES Aniltbl* In All Siont tbtturlng Dthuimtn I JUICE OR ANGES :1:2% L0WFAT MILKS Cooked ___ Gilbert are proud of Roger only two currently m operation Goodwin, one of their troop for in the state. Admits to bad check PEARS A Bonn Nan ••»•..iv. 1*1* winning third place in the Mrs Leo Deming of Carland is t i 59 Oormtlo ' Pinewood Derby that was undergoing whirlpool and ST JOHNS - William Edward Corkin ordered Briley, 1418 W Umrt HiH Swiis Cheese.... .^99* recently held in Ovid. therapy on her arm and Briley, 22, was placed on 2 years Maple, Atlanta, Mich, to pay $80 UmH I shoulder, under the direction of GHIon A pinewood block is given to probation with the first 30 days restitution, '£ of the U U Bat tA Macaroni Salad... *....u 41* each boy and he must make his a bone-specialist, due to the to be spent in jail Monday, Jan unrecovered amount. ***. H. Carton derby exhibit weigh 5 oz or less. bursitis she has been suffering 27t at Circuit Court after He was also ordered to pay I with ceilpon and additional «9 pure February 5r 1975 CUNTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 9B Spaniola will serve' on Resolution recognizes life of service by the /> late Andrew Cobb of Elsie 1 5 committees Following is the House the prqpserity of Michigan and respected~record of,service to Grange; and County Board .of Com resolution offered by Rep the well-being of his fellow Uxragricultural community. He & missioners, Mr Cobb enjoyed Stanley Powell honoring the citizens; and . was a 4-H leader for thirty years Whereas, Mr , Cobb's affiliations with the Elsie Lions v State Representative Francis with legislative procedure. I Membership on the com- R) Spaniola (D-Corunna) has know that he will be a Valuable mitTees particularly late Andrew Cobb. ^Whereas, Mr Cobb was born and twice received the State distinguished . record of Club and the Elsie United t A concurrent resolution of 1 National Alumni Recognition achievement was not limited to Methodist Church. He was also been appointed to five House member to all five com- Education, Agriculture and February 12,*1911,iit Elsie on a standing committees, for the mittees," Towns and Counties, will give memorial for Andrew W« Cobb. farm thathadbeen in the family AWard, He was a Charter his service on behalf of our a member and Past Master of Whereas, The Michigan Member and the first President state's-agricultural interests. the Masonic Lodge and the 1975-76 session 'of the • He noted that in preliminary me an excellent opportunity to since 1844, and he lived there his Eastern Star; -and .Legislature, assignment^ Spaniola had been work in the interests of the Legislature, on behalf of the entire life. He was, a graduate of of the Michigan Centennial He, was an enthusiastic anti 1 people of this State, sincerely Farm Association. Also, Mr active member/ of his "com ' Whereas, Mr Cobb was Spaniola was named to the placed on the Public Health people of, my district." Elste High School and Michigan Committee/ but was laler mourns, the- recent passing of Cobb was.an active member'of munity, having served as a perhaps best known for his Committees On Education, Spaniola was elected to the State University; and 1 unselfish service to the people Agriculture,- Social Services, Shifted to Social Services, "f Andrew W. Cobb, a highly the Michigan Milk Producers justice of the peace and a v Legislature in November and respected public servant, who Whereas, During his lifetime, Association, * the- Michigan member of the Ovid-Elsie "of the State as a member of the Liquor Control and Towns and •felt,'* Crim said, . "that was recently seated in the dedicated his life and talents to Mr Cobb possessed a highly Farm Bureau, and the State School Board and the Clinton Michigan . House of Counties. Representative Spariiola would House, He represents the 87th . Representatives. During the The appointments were an be able to make even greater House District which includes sixteen years he spent in the nounced by House. Speaker contributions on the Social House and as Chairman of the all of Shiawfissee County, ex -N Bobby D. Crim (D-Davison), Services Committee and he .was cept for Fairfield Township, The story of Sleepy Hollow- Agricultural Committee, Mr who makes. alt House com gracious enough to accept the and portions of Genesee and Cobb earned the merited mittee assignments. change." Clinton Counties, respect of his colleagues as an "Representative Spaniola Spaniola said he was pleased individual of. great talent and comes to the Legislature with * by the c'ommittee ap Spaniola is a former teacher honesty,, At' the time of his impressive credentials," Crim pointments, adding, "Serving and a former assistant to the . from the beginning to present passing,' Mr Cobb was serving said. ilHis previous work with on' live standing committees House Education Committee. as Administrative Assistant to the House Education Com Will mean considerable work, He is a graduate of Michigan x the State Treasurer; and ., mittee has familiarized .him but it will be challenging. State University." On May 14, 1965, the Wbed clearing project in the and garage was Constructed by planted in Lake Ovid, its official Department of Conservation spring of 1975. Parks Division employees. designation, Whereas, A dedicated and gave its enthusiastic en- Work is presently underway State ownership now com- . The impoundment is a flood loving husband and family man, dorsement to plans for the on a beach development project prises 2^685 acres and is 100% - control and recreation project Mr Cobb possessed a deep development of Sleepy Hollow and entrance road construction, complete. It is estimated by the and sponsored jointly by the Soil .understanding of our common Spaniola wants election checklists State Park. the completion of. which is park manager that the area Conservation Service and the heritage and an^unwaivering The park is located in Ovid ^scheduled for the/ summer of played host to 45,000 visitors Department of Natural faith in the future of our State and VictorTownships of Clinton 197,5. Beach development will during 1974. ^ Resources. Although the lake and its citizens. To all of us who County bounded by Shepards- include construction of four-two Use of, the area has been filling time is dependent upon had the privilege of knowing for election officials . ville on the west, Taft Road on hundred car capacity parking predominately by hunters many variables, the estimated this outstanding \man, it is the north; \k mile east of Upton lots and a xk mile sand beach participating, in the put-and- fill time is three years. In the evident that he was an in jtake pheasant program. meantime, planning and con dividual of great character and ' Road on the east, and Jason and which is presently being con- achievement. In this regard, it Price Roads on the south. structed in the swimming area. The organization camp struction will be underway for and candidates ' the beachhouse and other park is hoped that his life and Since its dedication* detailed The major portion of the beach ground has also experienced an , N memory will forever serveas a planning, land acquisition, and improvement work" has been an excellent - popularity with facilities. v State Representative Francis candidacy. The election clerks time of filing, may be busy with , J . beacon of hope and faith for the ,construction has created the completed-- -*- . * local youth groups. Much us$ Plans are currently underway V futute; now therefore be it R. Spaniola (D-Corunna) has would, in turn, give a checklist the press of other business.";, beginnings of an important, has been made of the three mile for construction of a 140 site Resolved by the House of introduced a bill (HB No 4186) to each candidate who files, or He added, '"It would be a state park. The major purpose The 'Price Road relocation nature trail in' the eastern which would require the to any write-in candidates. comparatively easy matter for project, which was necessary campground which will include Representatives Xthe Senate behind the original establish portion of the park, particularly 3 small toilet buildings. .This concurring), That the Michigan Secretary of State's office to "This would help to eliminate the Secretary of State's Elec ment of Sleepy Hollow was' to due to the proposed im by organization campers. prepare checklists to assist errors - often embarrasing; tions Division to prepare, poundment, has been com campground will be a ^semi- Legislature hereby eulogize the correct the deficiency of water- Snowmobiling activity, while .modern type with electricity at life and memory of Andrew W. local election officials and Vones - on the part of can" publish and distribute an easily- oriented recreation in mid- pleted. The access from US 27 is • candidates, • didates," Spaniola expalined. under-stood checkljst. It would now almost entirely covered by limited by the uncertain snow the individual sites and no Cobb as an individual corn- Michigan. Thus, the major' conditions, has increased in showers in the toilet buildings.' emitted to the public good; and „ The checklists would set down "These candidates are often be a service and convenience feature of the park was to in a good quality(lhard surfaced 1 novices who are unfamiliar with both for candidates and local road to the park entrance. popularity in recent years. be it further „ Jthe duties and obligations clude a 410 acre impoundment The pike spawning;area The park is presently staffed 'required by state law and ad election lawrand rules. They- election officials." 1 of the Little Maple River, The park headquarters is now located on $0 acres west of by 2* full time employees, Resolved, That a copy of this ministrative rules for all make mistakes simply because Spaniola said there would be The dam structure has now located in a recently con Snepardsville Road and south of .however, eventually a staff of 3 resolution be extended to Mr candidates for public office. they do not know any better. some moderate cost to the state, been completed and the im structed building located V\ Price has experienced excellent to 4 permanent and .20 seasonal Cobb's family in token of the The checklists would be They often do not receive the but it would be offset by fewer pounding of water will corn- mile north of Price Road on success. Upon completion of the employees would be normal for esteem of the Michigan distributed to local election guidance they should-have from errors-which can complicate mence upon termination of a^, Upton. The headquarters, shop^ -lake, these fingeilings will be a park the size of Sleepy Hollow. Legislature. officers who accept petitions of ' election officials, who,* at the local election procedures. »' ' i FOR THOSE CLOSEST TO YOUR HEART! "Our Valentine Special" WE DELIVER TO 1 STV JOHNS, .f Decorated White -" rN.MJLK GEASS ,VASE .~' " '.JIBS' owossq, ELSIE. BANNISTER AND BULOVA LAINGSBURG \ ' CARNATION "* WITH Perky Red'Bow/. Only. 1 ALSO BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF WIHER VALENTINE ARRANGEMENTS & PLANTS " • makes time. DEISLERS FLOWERS a little more'* PHONE 834-2600 v 307 S. EAST ST. >. OVID precious aa^ggfg) JftC* *'*-» STEREO LP Albums Tapes Th« Pm.Uu ' Modal F5UW > Faattirea Bolld-itate AM/FM/Slereo FM tuner/amplltlar wllh Dlglllla automatic dial BRING MOM AND THE WHOLE FAMILY eca(e aaleetar. and Stereo Preelaton record changer with Micro-Touch* JQ tone arm. FOR A VALENTINE TREAT TO RUTH'S Two Allegro 1000 speaker*, Two Plus Two WE PIERCE EARS WHERE YOU'LL FIND A LUSCIOUS MENU ' speaker matriXi ' v ANY TIME FREE.WITH OF FINE FOODS FEATURED WITH SPECIAL PURCHASE OF ANY "CHERRY COBBLER" AND CHERRY PIE SPECIAL r 14K GOLD EARRINGS AS ONLY RUTH CAN BAKE THEM! : - VALENTINE PRICE See Our Display of Beautiful ' , Hours: .9 a.m. • 8 p.m. Nton thru Sat. Orange Blossom Diamonds $10095 , WE STOCK VAST SELECTIONS OF BRACELETS, NECKLACES, HEART LOCKETSJCKETS,, _ ' - t CHARMS AND GIFTS SURE Tb PLEASE ANYONE RUTH'S DINETTE 199 OVID DARLING'S HARDWARE ELSIE •" ' PHONE 862-5111 Certerpieces \ / ORDER EARLY! Roses. - Corsages FOR VALENTINE'S DAY SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF IM! WATT FLORIST "Don't disappoint your loved one" 121 E. PINE' ELSIE PHONE 862-5257 .- x A February 5,1976 10B CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST ^.Hlfe, MICHIGAN , \ 224-2361 > Call •I^IHHI^^B^^HHM^^^^H k/^Ttl nntHKmPB ___f™..I inn *i tirri _._ ^ y CUT T ivn V , ,, Ur dressing "envelopes '(Com Well, Pond and much more. 527-2590 for space and in i We also want to thank everyone Use This Classified Listing For Fast Service From Clinton County Business Firms mission Mailers). Earn Priced to Sell. Call Duane J. formation, 20 dealers, huge CONCRETE WALLS - Fedewa who contributed to the Mark sparetime money at home. Anderson Real Estate, Inc. 669- selection, dolls, doll repair, and Builders, Inc., 6218 Wright Stevens Memorial Fund for the AUCTIONEER ELECTRICIANS • LIQUID FUELS $100.00 weekly possible. Send 5126. 41-l-p4 furniture. 35-tf-27 Road, 5VA miles south of Fowler. Pilgrim United Methodist $1,00 (refundable) and long, Phone 587-3811. 8-tf-29 Church. A special gift will be in AL GALLOWAY, AUC SCI1MITT ELECTRIC CO., Tires, batteries, oil, grease, stamped envelope for details; his name for our new church. WE SPECIALIZE in Suburban NEED ready mix concrete, TIONEER Used Farm Residential - Commercial • on the farm tire service, fuel PPS-628,216 Jackson #612, Homes, New and Used. If you We want to thank the St Johns Machinery & Parts. St. deliveries. 'FARMERS Chicago 60606". 41-3-P-2 poured walls, or cement work - WE ARE NOW accepting Club fire dept for their participation Industrial, 224-4277,807-MJ E. would like to live in the Country, done? We have a fleet of radio Memberships. $150.00, $175.00, .Johns. 224-4713. State St. PETROLEUM CO-OP, I&C. call Duane J. Anderson Real in the funeral, also doctors and :i520 W. M-21 Box 227, St. dispatched trucks plus a crew of and $200.00. Highland Hills Golf .nurses at the hospital, and the Estate, Inc. 669-5126. 41-l-p-4 men if needed. Fedewa Course: 669-9873. 38-4-p-29 DON BREMER, AUC Johns, Ph. 224-7900. ambulance service for their Jobs Wanted Builders, Inc., 6218 Wright Road efforts in trying their best to TIONEER, Farms, Dairy-* FARM-' at Price Road, phone 587-3811. Dispersals, Estates, For Rent LET US RECOMMEND a save the life of our son and 38tf-27 brother. Households. Appraisals. DRAINAGE •PARTY SUPPLIES LAND CLEARING will work painter or paper hanger for you. Liquidations. DeWitt [5171 state wide fence rows,- woods - Your Sherman Williams . fi9J>-5I)62. COMMERCIAL on US-27, 1200 Mr. ahd Mrs. Gayle (Pete) JAMES BURNHAM. Phone vacant land etc. Work done by YOUNG MAN 28, Caucasian Dealer, Finkbeiner's Fowler. D & B PARTY SHOPPE, the hour or by the job.» Square Feet, Building im wishes to meet genuine lady Phone 593-2606. 37-tf-29 Stevens St. .I.ohns 224-404?, R3, St. mediate occupancy. Gas heat, Donna and Kelly 41-l-p-30 Johns. Package Liquor 9 a.m. -10 Reasonable rates, free companion, fond of travel, Air conditioning, large parking picnics, shows etc. View AUTOMOTIVE f p.m. Mon. Thbrs. Fri. & Sat. estimates. Call 517-655-3532. ' UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP- 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 224 N. _-- 2fctf-3 area. Alsb small store in matrimony and home life. Call WIEBER -1 wish to thank Fr. Southgate Plaza. Call 517-463- Former Stell Hotef now known Schmitt and Fr. Beahan for BILL FOWLER FORp. New FERTILIZERS Clinton. I 313-238-0445 Collect. 41-4-p-2? as Clinton Arms owned by Buck D.L. PATTISON Construction . 6126. * 40-tf-6 their visits, also the staff of & Used Cars & Pick-ups. JV. and Mary Haney, also owners of \ Clinton Memorial Hospital, Drs. US-27, DeWitt, 669-2725. ZEEB FERTILIZERS, Co,, backhoe trenching, Buck and Mary's Rest and Everything for the soil, St. basements, sewer hookups, BEAUTIFUL 'WEDDING Russell, Grost and Garapetian. INVITATIONS - and ac Hotel in Lansing'. Ballroom in My sincere thanks also to my Johns 224-3234, Ashley, 347- PLUMBING septic tanks, drainfields. All Wanted to Rent Clinton Arms Hotel now open BOB'S , ALTO BODY, 3571. work is insured bonded and cessories. Speedy service. friends and relatives for their Finkbeiner's Fowler. Phone holiday seasons, parties and prayers, cards and flowers Complete Collision Service, guaranteed. Free estimates, banquets. Call in advance and 224-2321, 800 N. Lansing. / DUNKEL PLUMBING AND call 862-5308. 22-tf-3 LAND FOR Spring crops. ,224- 593-2606. - . 40-U-27 during my stay at the hospital. HEATING, Licensed Master we'll do all possible to have FINANCIAL 7249. Chris Chant. 40-6-p-7 'cleaner and pleasant, con Mrs. Mark Wieber Plumber Ph. 224-3372, 807 E. 41-1-P-30 C&D CHEVROLET CO., State St. ART JOBS, lettering, paintings, Wanted ditions. To rent ballroom call New & used Cars, Elsie 862- CAPfTOL SAVINGS & portraits. Competent and LAND FOR Spring Crops. 224- 2244558. Call Lansing 482-4167, A mortgage may be IXOt). You can't do better LOAN . ASSOC, 222 N. professional work. Call Char 7495, Ron Cuthbert. 33-tf-7 Miscellaneous ask for Buck or Mary. Rooms: to necessary at times, but the anvwhere., Clinton, 224-2304, Safety for Gillespie 224-7069, 40-3-p-3 rent nightly, weekly and conscience should be kept Savings since J890. LAND FOR Spring Crops. Cash TIMBER WANTED - Logs and monthly. •> 39-3-p-29 unencumbered. RESTAURANT standing timber. Logs delivered 15GAX FORD SALES, l\C, WOODWORKING, repair or shares. Dick Cuthbert, 224- tables, chairs, anything made of 7495. „ 40-3-P-7 to our yard. DEVREAUX 200 \V. High am, phone 221- DALEY'S FINE FOOD, 22Hi. i Pinto-Ford-Maverick- FLORISTS wood. Prices reasonable. Phone ' SAWMILL, INC., 2872 N." WE ARE NOW taking reser Torino-Mustang, Dining & cocktails, Ph. 224- 224-7076. 40-3-P-3, Hubbardston Rd., Pewamo,* vations for Bowling Banquets, Say it with Quality flowers' 3072, S. US 27-'.2 mile S. M-21. Trailers & Campers 9 Mich. Phone 593-2424 and/or The Roadhouse, 224-9982. 40-2-p- 5 25 40-tf-28 from WOQDBURY'S 3 29 * •^SrVSafo. *<~i*Vt>\ RELIABLE CONSTRUCT* : ^ &rom. r^erYing Lansing area^T^e TAX SERVICE 200 W. State St. " Vinyl siding, trinf)-*p$•^Qir^Tnofitf£ ^ e home. NEW furniture. I HHH Fortle'r," Phone &93-2100. storm windows, and efdfes 'Phone 224-2301 > For more information, call 224- EISIB Branch ^ JOHN M. SIRRINE - Ac troughing. Free estimates. 1393- 4184 and ask for Steve, after LI FOODS REALTOR Phone 8624227 counting & Tax Service. 102 N. 7480. license #16923. 38-4>3 6:00. 41-1-D-9 HETTLER'S MOTOR Clinton, St. Johns. Phone 224- I WILL NOT be responsible for DUSH — We would like to say CIRCLE DRIVE a unique ANDY'S IGA, St. Johns, R134. Thank You to everyone who experience /in living. 4' SALES, 24 Hr. 'Wrecker Home Baked Bread, Pies, WILL DO wall papering. Phone anybody's debts but my owm Service, Good Used Trucks. after Feb 5, 1975. Bruce took part in making .our 25th Bedroom Cape Cod Cookies, Choice Meats, 224-8096. *. 41-3-p-3' Hogs & Sheep anniversary such a special one. w/Cathedral ceiling. Huge Carry-gut service. purgess. 4l-3-p-29 MOORE OIL CO., If it's We will never forget our family bath w/sunken tub. Really VACUUM SALES and friends that made this day a • neat kitchen w/alt the tires, sec us, 909 E. State, Ph. FOR SALE — York Boars, 250 TWIN OAKS GOLF COURSE - 224-1726, Real Estate special one for us. *"" built-ins, full basement, 2 INSURANCE lbs. 587-6622, Jim Pung. 7 miles We are now taking mem Wayne and Joyce Dush car garage. A must to taRBY CENTER, VACUUM south of Fowler, 1 mile east., 40- berships for 1975. $85.00, $95,00 ,seeJ247 SALES AND SERVICE. New 3-P-20 and $115.00. Phone. 224-7342. 41-ii-p-ao CLEANERS Automobile Coverage - Fire & Rebuilt Kirby's., Good NEED a new,building? Pole or 4l-3-p-29 • Insurance - General selection of other makes. 705 steel, farm "commercial, or PETTIT -1 wish ,tp thank the pJ. CLINTON plenty* of brick Casulaty, ALLABY- makes easy maintenance ANTES DRY CLEANERS, N. US 27 St. Johns, 224-7222t industrial. Any size. Planning - FOR SALE — Hampshire Boar, SEE THE $75,000 Tool Auction Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital pickup and delivery, 103-W. BREWBAKER, IN&J08-M. Financing - Building. - Ser 250 lbs. 587-6600. ' 40-3-p-2dk dp the Farm Page. 41-l-p-29 and it's wonderful staff of in this home. 3 Bedrooms, Walker, phone 224-1529. . N. 'Clinton Ave. St. Johns, vicing, let us help you. Fedewa Doctors and Nurs.es and etc., 29 foofcv living room, 2 Phone 224-325,8. 'Builders, Inc. 5Vi miles south of also the Carson City Hospital baths, basement ~2 5 FOR SALE — Goats, 2 male, \, RILEY TOWNSHIP ,— The garages. Zoned General Fowler or 9 miles north of I-96 at regular board meeting will be and it's staff. I especially want WESTERN 621B Wright Road. Phone female. DeWitt area. 484-6275. to thank -President and Betty Commercial. Asking price JEWELRY 41-3-P-20 held February 10 at the $30,500.00, m\ CREDIT BUREAU collect 517-587-3811. Ask for Jim Township Halt at 8 pm. Victor Ford for their inspiring get well LEVEY'S JEWELRY, TOM'S WESTERN'STORE, or Bob. I • ' f 37-4' letter and prayers. I also'want Clinton County CREDIT;,:, . 1 mi. W. Ovid, 9-5:30 Mdn.- C.Hopp-Clerk. 41-l-p-29 Orange Blossom diamond I . to thank aU friends and neigh 4 NEW HOMES to choose BUREAU, Phone 224-2391, rings, Bulova & Accutron Sat., Fri, til 9. Anytime'by bors and relatives for their from. Ail 3 • bedroom Credit Keports - Collections. Appt., 8.14-5446. / <« WE BUY sellers interest in t '-^-. ±- prayers, flowers, cards and Watches. Elsie, 862-4300. ' THERE IS now a Timex Repair ' ranches^ full basements, Land contracts. Cash, Fast visits during my stay in both Here is a chance to make Service in Michigan. Free' hospitals and my recovery at service. Call Ford &. 'LaNoble, {PUREBRED IRISH Setter 1 your own decor. See if you DRUGS 1516 East Michigan Ave,, estimates will be sent on all home. TO PLACE YOUR f pups. Phone 224-7076. 40-3-p-23 repairs, do not send "money. We can qualify, You may \ Call 1 Lansing, Mich.M8912 Phone 517- i J ^ Robert Pettit . 41-l-p-30 w/nothing down & have PARR'S REXALL DRUGS, 482-1637, evenings 517-337-1276 also repair all other Wakes of PROFESSIONAL 1 watches. Please send watches .only $300.00 closing costs., open daily 7:30 a.m. to 9 GERMAN SHEPHERD pups. //228 / A.K.C. papers with the pups. 206 to Timex Repair Service, R.O. p.m., Sunday ti:30-12:30 & 5-7 LISTING IN THIS 39-4 224-2361 W. Gibbs St. Johns', Call after 6 Box 128, Kinde, Mich.*-48445. p.m. ' - * FREE FOR $29,900.00 you.get all DIRECTORY, 1 pm. 224-4608. *• ' 404-p-23 ' 40-tf-29' BY OWNER — A large 4 MONTHS RENT this - 3 bedroom ranch in bedroom home, fully carpeted, immaculate , condition, Vk baths, 3 fireplaces, full and we will moya you .free finished basement, t?a$'ement, walkup attic, one Horses from the 'Lansing qrea. garage, beautiful lot, well Sales block from\ downtown, close to landscaped, vh baths - schools 'flnd churches. , A Largo 45x90 foot lots, fail HORSES BOARDED, .Indoor pads end patios, sodded law/is better take a look. #240 u beautiful solarium with curved door to door malt service. s * - glass windows, 'leaded and arena. Lessons and box stalls , Sure Pitney Bowes available. 224-2933. 47-tf-24 • I WE HAVE several beveled glass throughout. Call i $85 per month) No Security Deposit. customers who want 224-7(151 after six by'an ap- , country houses-let us give Sales Representatives I polntment Will'consider land ' , JUST A FEW MOBILE HOME City Water and Sewer. \ you an estimate of value on contract., 40-tMdh UNITS LEFT your property. earn a lot. Find Town & Country LOTS FOR RENT Walk to shops in Downtown LOOKING for a new or used Living At Its Best St. Johns. FOR APPOINTMENTS They wouldn't work for us house? Government or con M-21 T0WNH0USES • Large 80x100 ft. Lots AT OTHER TIMES ventional financing. Call this" • 2 Months Free Rent ST. JOHNS PHONE; areas' oldest and most ex IN OVID • $65 Per Month Annexe White 224-4296 ' if they didn't. perienced builders and finan LUXURIOUS • No Entrance Fee MOBILE HOME Bruce Lanterrnan 224-4746 ces for an interview or review Furnished or < Derrill Shinaberry 224-4746 • No Charges for Children 1 pill Holley 224-7580 'of your plans. We have new ' Unfurnished or pets VILLAGE or 862-5391 One of the risks in effective ways homes and lots available in the 2 Bedroom-all elecric, VA t 4 'Roy F.Bnggs 224-2260 hiring a powerful sales to serve them. country or town> tFedewa baths, air conditioned, carpet Call Ovid / Ranny Briggs 224-6074 force is that every -All this adds upto Builders and Brokers, Phone ed, range and refrigerator. 609 MORTON ST. OVID-SERVICE AGENCY INC. 834-2288 ^, r Member of Liniinfl body else Wants executive level earn 587-38115 or visit us at 6218 PH. 224-7913 • them. But they stay. ings. Oursales repre Wright Road, Fowler. 38-U-4 Phone 634.2288 . Board of Rnltort Because at Pitney sentatives start with Bowes they have sev as&lary plus commis eral things going forthem that few sion for four months; and then they The following properties have been sold within the past 30 days.t Before you list your property, see i RESIDENTIAL, 'other companies can offer>>First, a ' participate In one of the mostlucra-' usj We need listings. ' - •' / ' . „, ' i FARM COMMERCIAL, line of diversified products and tlve commission structures and 602 N, CHISOLDSL Johns, nice older home. . Home on S SOLD wegies, St. Johns. |* BUILDING* LEASING > systems...copiers, postage meters benefit programs in the industry. 120 acre f soi_o>ith nice buildings. • i Home on Nsouo^linton Ave., St. Johns. and related equipment that mbst If you possess proven or latent Open Monday, Wednesday ETDI 112 acres SOLD* land. / ' ' „ ' Home on ESOLDJSS St., St. Johns. & Friday evening! til 9:00 f bustness.es need. Secondly, the sales talent and desire to earn 1 Saturday mornings til noon products have versatility. They can exactly what you are worth to us, 120 acre fa SOLD) tillable land,with nice set of farm buildings, N legitimately cut corporate costs, and We'd like to speak with you. FEDEWA BUILDERS ^ Niceo)der|soLDonSouthLansingSt., St. Johns. ^ TurnL.of|igi\t.5mi. l Improve efficiency in a variety of Call or write in confidence: » * * * • • . * * * * .6218 Wrigh„,..t Rd.„, Fowler ways»dependingonme nature of the Mr. B. E. Hickey ,, 2 large ranch homes, both with firepIaceg.jOne in the dhuntry, close to Lansing. Other West of 1515 No„h u^< 27f stt ^hnM business. It is up to the sales repre gifaiey Bowes ^ PH 587 3811 - FOWLER Lansingansing. FinancinFinancing available on both. Call Hank* , ' • •—-^—-—— sentative to fearri what the custom Beautiful older home in Ovid in perfect shape. Ldts-of space, big yard. Ideal for the family. Priced If you are reading this ad, you ers' needs are and to develop more P. O. Box 9550 are Interested in real tttate. 224-3236-ST. JOHNS right. Call Bob. (. * . \t t, , Jt . Lansing, Mi. 489X0 ^£6-0226 -LANSING New construction mortey available, starting at 7%%7Also money available for used housing. Check the listings at our office. '834-6187 J] IL 393-4100 Frank Wiiga New3be^roomranchinDeWittwithwalk^tbasenjentPricebelow$27,000.00^ ^ f v Dila BIIH 248-3239 NEW LISTING:. The sharpest, cleanest 3 bedroom ranch in town. 2 car attached garage, large Bob law / 224-4236 9 • PitneyBowes Dick Halbeck 687-3033 yard, cement patio, sliding glass doors, finished family room w|th fireplace and only $29,900.00. u ,11 II BecausQaftailaea busineshualnaesa fraualtravelsa Maxhha Fidtwi 224-2410 Thiswon'tlast,socallmenow.BonnieGood224-4297. ' , , at the speed of paper Bonnie Good 224-4297 Needed - one large family for this'newly - 4 bedroom home with 2 baths, family room and more, 669-9079 An Equal Opportunity Employer Hank Furman Call tyaxine. • - » , * • * Jim Fcdewi 587-3801 Buildings lots available in town snd country using o'Ur plans or yours. Bob Fedewa 637-4982 V 'l ' • i .T-s-V. February.5,1975 CLINTON COUtJtY NEWS, ST40HNS, M1CHI(?AM V JIB 26,1972, jn Liber 263 page Wl; oi DATED: January 29,1975V Probate Courtroom, St JohftSj .' .Petitionejr^ A - In Memoriam which" mortgage there _ii CAPITOL SAVINGS &LOAN Michigan, before the Hon.. • -2619 Montego Drive ' What do foreign LfegalNews claimed to be due at the;dateot; ASSOCIATION TIMOTHY M. QREENt Judge, , Lansing, Michigan this notice for p^ncipaf;apd' "CUMMINS, BUT.LEH .'&•. of Probate, a hearing will be Attorney for Petitioner: -/ •>: Visitors say Jan 23; Stevens, DonaldD. interest, the sum of TWENTY, THORBURN•••» > ' • \'.' held' on' claihis-against .the Hubbard,.Fo^Thomas & Born' about us when in Memortam . Real Estate Transfers and Esther I. to Williams'J.and FQUR THOUSAND FOUR 301 Capitol Savings & Loan, estate. Cred,It0rs; of the By: Donald G.FQX "- In memory of Wayne Douglas (From, records In office of J deceased are notified that all 11Q8 Michigan National Tower Register of Deedty Janet Walker, Lucille M. HUNDRED NINETY SIX ANO Building'. : •; •-. '. theyfioho^ne? Viges who left us, Feb 3, 1957. CaldNn property in-Sec 1 90/1'QO --•'• ($24,496.90) Lansing, .Michigan 48933 • ' claims against the estate must Lansing, ,Mich48S33 v It depends upon Everyday* in "some way, be presented to Antonio J, Ortiz, Phone (517) 485-7176 ._ 41-1 r Duplaln. DOLLARS and. an attorney fee ^Attorneys for Mortgagee 4Q-5- J memories of voii come our way/ Jan 21: Clark, Leon\F, and of'SEVENTY FIVE j$75.00) Executor, 2619 Montego Drive, Jan 23; Shupp, Phyllis J. to' Live to help other people and the people Though absent, you are very Frances M. to David C, and WiUiamT.and Audrey X Bacon DOLLARS allowed.by law, as PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Lansing, Michigan/ and proof near. Betty E, Morris property in Sec provided in said Mortgage,.and,. thereof, with copies of the you'll soon have others Hving'to they meet. Lot 4,5,3, Blk 11 Emmonsville. OF HEARING ' . y ' help you. Still missed, still loved and 35 Eagle, Jan 24: Harr, Robert H. and no suit or proceedings at law .State of Michigan, The claims filed with the court on or very dear, - -, Jan 22: Underbill, R.S. and Darlene M. to Lawrence D, andi having been instituted, 'to Probate Court for the County of. before April 16,1975. ]Wom and Dad . • Miriam to Richard Andrews, Jr recover the moneys secured by Notice is. further given that v Joann M. Irrer Lot 5 SUnny CLINTON, . V- : • ' • 41-1-P-31 property in Sec 23 DeWitt. Haven; .said mortgage or. any Dart, Estate of NARCISO ORTIZ, the estate will thereupon be 'thereof; -'*;"••. *; ' .', assigned-to persons appearing It's almost impossible to Jan 23: White, Brandon C. Jr - Jan. 27: Smith" Miles' Gary Deceased, File No 19268. STEVE'S REFUSE and Annette to William and of record to be entitled thereto,. •> grasp. opportunity when you and Barbara J, to Donald R. ; TAKE NOTICE: On April 16, Joyce Bates Lot 1, 23, Blk B Dated: January* 2Br 1975. •:••./••-.• , have both hands in your Case Lot 44, Ballantines Wee 1975,^^11:00, A.M., in-the. Stones. . \Farms. - " ; NOTICEISHEREBY„GIVE^ Antonio J. Ortiz "'' <*• pockets, « - that by virtue of the power of" Jan 27: Blakney, Grace O. to (Licar^ed Refuse Service) Ricardo and .Esmeralda sale contained in said mortgage Ramirez Lot 4-7 Pattersons. and the statute in such case, Jan 27: Weir, Larry L. and made and provided, on Friday, a B the 28th day of February, 1975, , St JOHNS, EUREKA APPLE SALE Sharon K. to James B. and at10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, m a a a Other Varieties Available Linda J. Bard Lot 23| 24, Blk C, the undersigned will, at the 'SltlOlllrtltlMlTlAltl Ovid.. j- :, . North, entrance of the Clinton OVID-ELSIE •STEELE REDS • LEGAL NOTICE^ County Courthouse, in the City a n vof St. Johns,' County ofXlihion, n nrnsan n \ • JONATHAN State of Michigan, that being MORTGAGE "SALE, Default one of the places where the' AND BANNISTER AREA. has been made in a condition of Circuit Court for the County of •SPYS '*•-« .' •-" '• , ' •". ' -'.'•'. ' •••'- "••;• -.- -• - the mortgage executed by Clinton is held, seil at public }-} ,.'•'•;"•'• ."•<.-.;•;-- - • • . DONALD L. STEPPIG and auction to the highest bidder the. • RED & GOLDEN LYNN L. STEPPIG to the premises described in the said - Commercial and Container Service EAST LANSING STATE Mortgage, of so much thereof DELICIOUS '.,•"" "...'• *•"'•. • . • •.. ..•.-."•- BANK, a Michigan , banking as may be necessary to pay the t • E3DQQ }m® • corporation, dated April 21, • amount as aforesaid due on said V IDA REDS 1972, recorded April 27,1972, in Mortgage, with seven (7%) .. nan an • Liber 265, Page 187, Clinton percent interest, and all .legal '- Also Fresh Sweet Cider County records? on which costs, together with said at „ BRING OWN CONTAINER mortgage there is claimed to\be torney-fee, which sakVpremises, I3I1BQ Q D D H due, on the date of this notice, are'describedasfollows in said for principal and interest the Mortgage; Part of the. North-; 4007 Carland Rd. " Elsie, Mich. sum of Fifteen Thousand Two West V\ of Southwest-. Vtl of • PHILLIP'S ORCHARDS Hundred Fifty Two and 31/100 8 Mi, North of St. Johns on U.S.-27,3 Mi. West Section 10, Town 5 North, Range Dollars ($15,252.31), which 3 West, Watertown Township, CARL S. OBERLITNER - MAPLERAPIDS . PHONE 682-4430 amount bears interest from Clinton County, Michigan;; AL GALLOWAY July 1,1974, at the rate of eight described as follows: Beginning Water Well Drilling per Cent (8%) per annum. USED FARM EQUIPMENT • at a'point on the West- line of- TRACTORS No suit or proceedings at law /said Section 10, 24 rods South" 4" and larger TRACTORS - COMBINES - CORNHEADS or in equity have been instituted from the West y4 post thereof, Farmall H Good Condition - to recover the debt secured by running thence East 40 rods, TILLAGE TOOLS -PLANTERS , PICKERS Farmalt 8Q6 Dsl. Wide Front 3 pt. Hitch said mortgage or any part thence. South 14 rods, thence TRACTOR PARTS - REBUILT HEADS ;,, Ferguson No. 20 thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, West 40 rods, thence North 14. Redo Submergible Piimps M.M. 4 Star wide front, Gas by virtue of the power of sale rods on the West Section line to *\ , GOOD SELECTION AT ALL TIMES contained in said mortgage, and the point of beginning. Subject 1 M.F. 40 w/back hoe' & loader to easements, restrictions and . pursuant to the statute of the Wholesale ... . /..Retail Phone (517) 224-4713 or 2244300 , State of Michigan in such case . rights of" wajj of record. made and provided, notice is The length 'of the redemption , First Farm North of St, Johns on US-27 OTHER EQUIPMENT hereby given that on Friday, period as provided by laVy.is 12 Phone 463-4364 February 21,1975, at 10:00 am, months' from the time of sale., local time, said mortgage will \ Alma ST. JOHNS, MICH. -. I.H.C. 13 Hole Grain Drill w/grass feeder / be foreclosed by a sale at public ; J.D. 10 ft. Wheel Disc. , * auction, to the highest bidder, at outside the front entrance to the , BrUHon 10 ft. Cultipacker County Courthouse in St. Johns, M.F. 6x16 No. 88 Semi-Mount Plow Michigan, of the premises J'.D. 5)6 Semi-Mount Plow described in said mortgage, or ¥£**] M.F. 3x16 Mounted Plow so much thereof as may be Geht No. 72 Direct Chopper necessary to pay the amount Hawk-bilt Tank.Type Spreader due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest Find your nnmo in any tpontor's advertiiemont and you will re ^ iH. No. 80 Bean Special Combine thereon at eight per cent (8%) YOU ceive $5.00 in trade or tervicfl by going to that place of business. - ^M Massey Ferguson No.3 Baler <.''-' per annum and all legal costs, You are under no obligation and no purchase is necessary. -32 ft. Single chain elevator with motor charges and expenses, in- Patronize these business people. They are in your trading area and CAN worth recommendation. New winners posted each week. Readers Massey Ferguson 3260 Chopper w/2 row corn headf deluding the . attorney; fees names will not appear in places of business where give-away is not -*<^ T^D^pVhitch ?prayer w/centrifugal pump , .* rapoweo^ywrlaw.i^ajad^also any permitted by law. *sum br'sums.which itiay be paid WIN i . by the undersigned, necessary • to protect its interest in the i premises; which said premises Appliances Sales & Service Fowler Elevator Polaris Headquarters Television are described as follows: Building Supply Sattler & Son, Inc. , Beginning at a point 604.8 feet WESTPHALIA SEEDS- COMPLETE LINE East of the Northwest corner BUILDER & : FERTILIZER & v CHEMICALS Phone 236-7280 Middleton of the Northwest V\ of Section SUPPLY CO. . •Parft 2*, T5N, R3W, Watertown COAL •Accessories | Contractors & Building GRAIN •Clothing it Af/MHf SptklitH • Township, .Clinton County, Supply Dealer; .. BEAMS W. $97-3071 Michigan, thence South 1373 [-ALSO- v Off ice 593-2420 224-4661 feet, thence East 318 feet, '•* •Excavating thence North 1373 feet, thence Whirlpool . *5«ptlc Systems Mill 593-2650 20 Years In Quality Snowmobiles Dick Cook IV •Dltcnei- "Tw Iiiln KII" West 318 feet to the point of AUan-NicJsels *Ba»ments Farmers Co-Operativf Elsvator S & H Farm Sales & Service' • Sihs • Sink! beginning, G & W WASHER SERVICE 1l4Mi.S.orWWphilli ' - North Main Street 4 Milei North on US 27 to French Rd; Met U Wntiiilii 4811 N. Grand River 372-9250 Phone 587-3671 Dated at East Lansing, Michigan, January 15, 1975. Aquariums-Tropical Fish Carpeting Interiors Heating^Air Conditioning Roofing-Siding SALES & SERVICE EAST -LANSING' STATE t - .- Wemalrttaln Re-Siding Your Home? CONTINUAL BANK, Mortgagee wo hive the MAGEE Urgest. • SGHAFER COMPARE BEFORE YOU BUY1 vjGIANT TIRE SALE Willing ham, Cote', Hanslovsky, Variety of • CHEATING I- . NEW TRACTORS Griffith and Foresman, P.C. Tropical Fish VINYLCOATED ... THEBEST COME and SAVE In the Lansing MONARCH & AIR CONDITIONING, INC., STEELSIDINQ... YOU CAN BUY JOHN DEERE NO. 2030 - Attorneys for Mortgagee Area and our DOESN'T CRACK -^ WasYodar's Sales Si Service' 301 M.A.C. Avenue prices aw. DOESN'T DENT JOHN DEERE 7520 _ lowest.. ,*\ DOWNS- _ /INTKRNATIONALV Formerly of Laingsburg - - East Lansing, Michigan SAVE UP TO 1/3 ON HEAT W/CAB.& AIR CONDITIONING . 48823 • 39-5 Come See The Largest' ', NOW RESIDENTIA c L A COMMERCIA r L . Winter Special. 20% OFF Aquarium I ii.The Area:, . Pliimi- iK7-(ubb Aro,i ,\J YODER'S TIRE SALES SEA FAN" Th« Proleiiioriila . .NORTHERN ROOFING NEW EQUIPMENT &4i-w^ ••j ' t, & SIDING 3322 N. East St(-US^27- STATE OF MICHIGAN, 1^ 181E.StaWRdV 5I«*1B4T , 121 E. Slits Rd. or Phone 487-5955 Lansing 487-3580 THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR K Block Oft Rt.27 ei40&WrlaMnMd ;l»tl Fowlti SET OF'DUAL WHEELS w/new tire 18.4x34 THE COUNTY OF CLINTON NEW IDEA SPREADERS JOE ANNA WOOD, Plaintiff, Aliens Sales Service His & Hers Sand & Gravel Upholstery v RALPH1 CRAIG WOOD, Gceenwure ind' •/ THE * YEAR-A-ROUND TRACTOR CABS ': HEN'S NEST The Area's Defendant 74-DO . , - Complete Suppliei FOR KASCO FOLLOWING HARROWS J'MI-LADY FASHIONS SmOH BROTHERS ORDER TO ANSWER- Over 1000 Items \&J? ' * - NEW IDEA ELEVATORS 41.46, & 51 ft. At a;session of said Court held FINEST On Display THE MEN'S DEN. TRUCKERS OF FARM PRODUCTS CUSTOM M&W NO.300 WAGON & BOX in the CHy of St. Johns, said" TiPP^ ' FOR H&S LOADING FORAGE BOX County and State on the 3rd day Winner to recejve i|5.00 '•> THE STYLISH MAN AND FURNITURE'MOVING .<*** •y\dPHOSTEflfNG GreenWare Gift .- , FEATURING CROSS 20 ft. SINGLE CHAIN ELEVATORS of Jan. 1975 , * 1 ffl T3 LEADING BRAND • : SANDANDQRAVEL DUNHAM LEHR LOADERS PRESENT: HONORABLE Silver Barn Ceramic ' r~*' OF APPAREL BARRETT of DeWitt LEO W. CORKIN,. Circuit KILL-BROS. 8 ton WAGON GEARS 600 E. Clerk Rd, , 489-5666 1- * • -v -Judge. • »• KEWANEE 8 Ton & 10 Ton WAGON GEARS HAFNER ElfCTRIC 593h2377 FOWLER ; 669-3497 On the 30th day of Dec, 1974, i 5H-2III,-- Mir. ..'"" (1 blocH"titt Rt. 27) ."';" 121 We« Main . ^DeWitt 'an action was filed by Joe Anna Vacuum Sales Service Wood, Plaintiff, against Ralph'- Automotive Repair DeWitt RIevator Italian Food Simplicity Systems Craig Wood, Defendant, in this JOHN DEERE Wrecker Service-Wheel DEWITT court to dissolve theiry Servlce-TlrtTTrmng- PHONE Brake Servlct-Muftler 689-66S4 MICHIGAN YOURLIFEIS marriage. Servlce-Corriplete •' 350 PLOWS (IN FURROW, 7-16") '. 488 : COMPLICATED IT IS HEREBY ORDERED .' General Repair/ BOUGHTON ^. ••-.• 1065 A WAGON GEARS . .Tiirit Up . '. ENOUGH s that the Defendant, Ralph Craig ' ELEVATOR 965 WAGON GEARS " WADE'S ALL . Wood, shall answer or takesuch , KINQSCNQST a J I ITALIANl Vie Offer Simplicity NO. 350 MOWER <• - •. other action as'may be per CAR SERVICE WOLVERINE jptu JOHN DEERE NO. 54 SPREADER ; mitted, by law on, or before the Hubert Wade, Jr. 'SEED CORN I. i FOOD - 669-3107 No. 3800 FIEtt) CHOPPER 3rd day of/Mar., 1975. Failure to r 2605 Taylor, Lansing TIPTOP. G&LSALES , Steering Specialist BALER TWINE. • .comply with this order will FARM SEEDS result in a judgement by default Ax)e and Frame Straightening 2706 N. Grand River 1 BlockWert ofXoBin 12286 North 27 DeWitt USED EQUIPMENT against such Defendant for the .484-0777 r; jj84:76ga "Call ui before Hlllns youfrsralnt" 371-4681 relief, demanded in the "com* Beauty Salon •Johnson Snowmobiles Ski-Doo Headquarters Well Drilling JOHN DEERE PLOW 5-16" plaint filed in this court. Klpctrical Contractor Will DRIUING IHC NO/70 PLOW 6-16" PULL-TYPE LEO W- CORKIN -: V ski-ttoo - PUMPS IHC SEMI-MOUNTED PLOW5-16"/ Circuit Judge MSTPHJUIAUKTIK INt SOLD ft INSTAUID DATE OF ORDER Jan. % • MMtNtUL.' ' *sa1ei This photograph depicts just part of the extensive work being done at Sleepy Hollow. Watershed project progresses The West Upper Maple River measures will be applied to of collection channels, 1.0 mile drainage problemson the 15,360 Maple RJyer Project were Watershed Project is down 32,000 acres of cropland, 750 of snagging, 3.6 miles of suction acre problem area between considered in the design of the stream and adjacent to the East acres" of pasture -land, 2,700 type dredging, 4 pumping Bannister and Highway 27. levees. Downstream peak flows Upper Maple~*River Watershed 'acres of forest land, and 1,110 stations, l~multiple-purpose Suction-type dredging on the will be higher, but they will Project. These two watersheds jacres of other land to -structure,, 1 single-purpose Maple River in both the East have no significant en total 195,460 acres and are in adequately treat and protect structure, and 7 public access - and West portions were vironmental effect. The first terdependent. these acres. Structural sites. designed to- reduce required nine miles downstream from Significant cumulative en measures planned for both The , levees, collection pumping. ^ , the West Upper Maple vironmental effects will ogcur projects include 47.1 miles of channels and pumping stations Watershed are in the-Maple upon completion of both multi-purpose channefrwork, 1.0 were planned* and designed Effects of channel work and River State Game Area, and the projects. • ' mile of floodway, 18.6 miles of ... together-as an interrelated unit the two flood water retarding flood plain is managed as Type Basic land treatment levee construction, .17.0 miles to solve the flooding and structures in the East Upper 4 and 7 wetlands. - Anrrual meeting is Feb 8 The Annual District Meeting SCSr office in St "Johns. They TO NAME 2 DIRECTORS Roger Lerg, who met with The real benefits are found in will be held at noon at Ovid- were determined by the amount Two expiring, directorship "district Director Kenneth a substantial reduction in soil *and quality of the conservation terms will be filled at the annual ^-Elsie-High School, February 8r Loudenbeck Dec 17 at the SCS loss and soil erosion. The cover * 1975. "practices they have applied ,on meeting of the Clinton County office. retained on the soil surface by The speaker is Tony Pasionek their land. Soil Conservation District All land owners or operators planting in sod saves plant food, on Zero Tillage. The en; "- Th*e Outstanding , Con February 8, 1975. - and their wives-will be eligible moisture and valuable topsoil. tertainmentwill be Chris Howe, servation Farmer for 1974 The three-year terms of to vote -at,the Feb 8 annual- Tony Pasionek, .District' a popular local singer who will award wil} ^go to Alden Stanley Baird, Chairman of the meeting. _* Conservationist, Isabella Soil accompany himself on the '.Livingston of Livingston Farms Clinton ~ County Soil Con ZERO—TILLAGE Conservation District, will show • guitar. " — in Greenbush Township. servation Districtpand Robert The no-Ull method of planting slides of Zero-Tillage for corn at The Clinton County Soil The Conservation Sign Moore, yice Chairman of the corn offers many benefits to the-Annual Meeting of the- Conservation" District board winners are as follows: William District, will expire, growers, especially on rolling Clinton County Soil Con announces their selection for Brook of Bath Township; Nominated for the direc land. Yields in Michigan have servation District. the Outstanding Conservation 'Becker Brosr and" Bernard torship positions' were Stanley been essentially equal to con The slides^ were' taken in Farmer for 1974 Award and, the Thelen of Bengal Township; Baird, Peter Kurncz, Robert- ventional tillage. Some yields Isabella County of corn growing Conservation Sign winners, Claude 1}. Feldpausch of Dallas Moore and Jack Schwark. have even been higher. Reports without plowing. Think of_the These awards will be presented Township; Harry Harden of The district's nominating mdi'cate the fuelneeded to raise gas and fuel oil that would be at the Annual Meeting on Duplain Township; William D. committee consisted^ of t a crop of corn is only about one- saved^ if one half .of the corn. Platte of Westphalia Township; Chairman Clarence Manning, February 8,1975. * tenth-using no-till as compared ngrown in the United States was These farmers wereselected and Leon R. Theis'of Riley William Mayers, . David to plowing, discing, dragging, grown on land that-had not been by the district board„ at their Township, Swans on. Warren Swarison, and etc. plowed. Growing corn in sod regular monthly board meeting without plowing is a goor d " * 't*»heldon'DecemberM-.*1974'at;-tHe' **[ZS>M^ ^ *coMervatioa*practice^»* '. * 2C CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 Ifr W&04H> it - Break out* With nuuf concert* Each year our 'State and Nation experience growth which is evidenced in expanded housing and commercial FORDfor 1975 developments, public service facilities, added miles of all classes of highways and others. Tffe 6ettete, tfat t97S is Mi Growth is considered a healthy sing and proof that our way ,of uUU 6c YEARS OF SERVING THE FARMERS OF CLINTON COUNTY NOW WE CAN ALSO BUILD YOU A NEW HOME IN THE See Us About A COUNTRY LAND BANK LOAN ~ ROBERT G. DARLING, Manager 1104 Sv. US-27 St. Johns Phone 224-7127 >* 4C ,- " -CLINTON COUNTY NEWS) ST JOHNS, (WICHIGAN February 5,1975" Conservation farmers ^ of the year ,_ The Directors of the Clinton irrigation system for their mint school board since 1939. He and County Soil Conservation and vegetables-, and 'in Eugene are members of the District have selected Alden- cooperation with many of their Michigan Farm" Bureau, ^ Livingston and his son Eugene neighbors, the Hayworth Drain Michigan Beef Feeders for the Conservation Farmer of - was cleaned out ' and the Year Award that they Association, Natural Liygstpck straightened which has Association and others ffj3oth prese.nt annually to the eliminated the flooding of their families are active members of cooperator of the District who muck lands that occurred every the Congregational Church in St has done an outstanding job of year." The ditch "banks of the Johns. establishing conservation Hayworth, Drain was seeded Eugene has been a memberjrf practices on his farm. immediately after construction the First Nighter Drama group Alden and his wife, Doris, and to prevent erosion. for many years. -Eugene and Carole-are partners The Livingstons are husy in .Alden says that a lot of the in operating the Livingston -community and church affairs, credit for the conservation Farms in Greenbush Township. also.. Alden was a member^of practices should go to Eugene They own 660 acres and rent the County Zoning Board for 24 because he is-really interested -another 120 acres. years and has been on'the Eugene and Alden Livingston Alden" said that his father in conservation. moved onto the present home farm in 1905 and Alden was born there, as was Eugene. The Livingstons have a very ' diversified operation. They have a 35 Jersey cow dairy herd,Jeed out 300 steers a year, OUR CONGRATULATIONS to the raise 600 to 700 tons of carrots a" year and- harvest 170 acres of mint. They tap feOO maple trees and process the sap into maple syrup in their new evaporator Clinton County Soil Conservation District building that was built to replace the one that burned last year. for Outstanding Accomplishments in Soil Conservation and Management _ The rest of the farm is used to raise corn, grain and hay for the - livestock operation. Livinston Farms become a cooperator of the Clinton County SCD in 1957 and through OUR SOIL IS STRENGTH... the years havejnstalled Jhe following conservation prac tices: 542 acres of crop residue management, they use minimum tillage with their row The Way We Use it - OUR FUTURE -cropsrihey planted over 20,000 feetpf field windbreaks, they have installed over 100,000 feet. of drain tile, they have, an REAP The prosperity of your farm is funds vital to the future of Clinton ^ j County l . • one.more reason ^ Funds for cost-sharing under the Rural Environmental Assistance Program (REAP) wHy'we areeagerto serve your and the Rural Conservation Program - (RECP) totaled $109,706.00 'for 1974 in Clinton County. f farm financing needs The reinstatement of the REAP program provided, the ASC Committee with the task of administering two programs concurrently for the year 1974. Conservation on the farms in Clinton County have benefited r*- *^ by the^ two programs which allowed 19 farmers to establish 340 acres'qf vegetative cover; 69 -9 installed underground drainage on 1707 ^acres;" 17 established winter cover crop on 966 acres CENTRAL and 3 animal waste storage and diversion facilities served 920 animal units. - Other practices that were ~N cost-shared included Tree NATIONAL Planting, Timber Stand Im provements , Water Im poundment Reservoir, Water Control Structures, Windbreaks and Shelterbelts, and Wildlife BANK Habitat have contributed to the reduction of soil erosion and sedimentation into our streams OF ST. JOHNS and lakes. These practices were cost- ^ shared from 30-75 percent of the. cost depending on the priority of "WE'RE THE FRIENDLY FOLKS YOU CAN BANK ON" the-practice~and*the equitable distribution of funds. Serving the Clinton Area from 4 Convenient Locations SOUTHGATEPLAZA OVID PEWAMO Peter LoDico ST.JOHlJS County Executive Director- 9 Clinton- €ounty-ASO-CommIttee >*• s-a • ».» •.•>»» 1«.»>ini^wim,WMa MosvCKv r L IM.I t f*rin» * jr *~* «'»'f-»n*i r ** **-* slv^ w TrJ* TI «iiirTflrin- „ /N February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWEST JOHNS^MICHIGAN 5C Land use conipBtifrdri use has however. Some land areas that have been managed wisely for years as a result of the application pf conservation -measures now face competition' from a variety of other uses. Wisely-managed agriculture 1'dnb"? give way to new land uses such as developments, industry, highways, and a host of other competitors for "land". The use" may change but conservation .^problems associated with land> may very well continue. land use decisions must have a logicalstartingpoint,and'the land itself is the place to start. This photo shows an example of land use competition with an The technical knowledge and industrial building being erected in a corn field on Conover loam ability to' guide land use soil. The photo was taken on the south side of US-46 opposite Lowell > - decisions based on resource considerations is well within the Forty years ago a group of farrpers organized Rd in Watertown Twp. Photo by USDA-^qil Conservation Service " grasp of soil conservation this Production Credit Association. And today districts in-Michigan. PCA is still owned .by farmers... run for farmers. ~ Competition between land lands must.be used wisely, if all District leaders know what Farming has changed a lofln 40 years. And uses in this nation has reached a were to benefit from our great areas iii their District are prime PCAs have helped make some of those changes point that concern isevident at natural wealth. Conservation for agriculture," forestry, possible, by making credit available in adequate local, state and national, levels. means1 wise use. -wildlife, etc., based on well amounts and qrLterms suited - .-. The term "land use" itself Soil Conservation Districts founded ' natural resource to farmers. ... has ingrained conflicts. We take answered the need for logical considerations such as soil, So when you need fi a "firted ^natural resource, land-use planning thafc~was wa.ter> climate and other nancial h£lp, see the peo ?'land /' and'utilize this resource compatible with local goals and matters. > ; ple . who have been Soil' Conservation-. Districts helping farmers for oyer to, meet our needs. Conflicts needs. Wise land use and '40 .years. You'll find us arise because of our individual planning -were the ultimate, are one of the. most .logical at PCA; perception of needs and land goals of the' early con-. groups in Michigan to help users have varying goals and servationists and still remain as make sound land use decisions. .attitudes as to how land should the number one priority. Historically, these districts "Our congratulations to the Clinton County Soil Conservation be managed.* - *' • No other organized group in have served -individual land District for a job well done" . ' -. . ' Unwise land use caused thej America has had. such a direct owners. Dust Bowl days of the early effect on the wise use and . Now is the time for them to CHARLES E. BRACEY \ 1930's when soil from the West ' management of land at the local offer their services to units of -* Manager was deposited on the front steps level as Soil Conservation government or others assigned 1104 SO. US-27 ST. JOHNS PH. 224-3662 -of leaders in Washington. It Districts, and their technical .responsibility for land use became obvious that some advisors, the'Soil Conservation "•policy and planning. 1 The U;S; Department of. attempt-should be made to Service, ^ WHEN YOU SAVE THE SOIL-IT'S- protect and-care for the land. Throughout American -Agriculture, a working partner . The shil conservation history, the resource base of of Soil Conservation, Districts, LIKE MONEY IN THE BANK movement in America began "land" has not changed. The has a clear mandate on land with the recognition that our conflict over competition for its use. GOIHRED i • I Our congratulations to the Clinton County Soil Conservation ' f i District as they completaanother year ofTine service^ito Agriculture. : V "! .W- WHEN YOU ARE IN THE MARKETFOR A PIECE Of NEW OR USED FARM EQUIPMENT, DO NOT HESITATE TO GIVE US A CALL. FOR EXAMPLE, WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN STOCK: _; USEU , NEW • J.D. 894A Planter - 8 Row • Lundeii Snow Thrower.. ~ • -- • • "J.d: 1250 Planter - 6*Rqw . • M & W 37frGrtSVltV Box • JJD..694A Planter - 6 Row • McCurdy Gravity Boxes- - • l.rl. 93 Combine • DunharnlOT Wagons • J.D. 10' Disc • Kewanee 40' Elevators e I.H. 12' Disc-No. 37 » I.H. 674D Tractor w/Loader • N.H. 717 Chopper • I.H. Direct Axle Duals" • l.fcL-1,150 Feed Mixer e M &"W 184x38Snap-On:' • I.H. 12'Packer-Miilcher • • M&W 15.5x38 Snap-On - • I.H. 550 Plow 5x14. . - s Freeman.6' Black ..• .o, Hesston 9' Haybine ~ a Dunham 15' Mulcher 8"9 Various Chopper Headr - •Brillioii 12' Packers"" =. • Lllliston Rolling Cult. • Dunham 24' Packer • • J.D. 9'DrSg"~ • • ' -. •-* I.H, 650 Choppers . ©-J.D. 2010 Tractor • I.H. 990 M'ower/Cond. o J.D. 60;70,70 D • „. < • ' ' _ \ ; H. J. MARTIN CO. m 1 SALES and SERVICE i Ph. 584-3372 v- It t- it*-*, aft* *,* ****»)• ^]a*timM9W(w k i • -• —^_ T^TTTeViVJf u J 'IW'-^WHW a '•*» U.JMF r" 6C CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 \\ Year of the economy" By* Congressman Bob Carr cannot begin to heal itself .fqrther increases in the cost of order to stabilize higher con out of control. And the ideas 6th District, Michigan without the burden being lifted nitrogen fertilizer. sumer prices. don't just come ou| of thin air ia The year 1975 can accurately from farmers and consumers Farmers must be protected A soundly balanced export the halls of the Congress. I need be called the "YEAR OF THE alike. from high production costs, control program should be to know what you and your ECONOMY". The question Under the current situation, surpluses and depressed prices investigated as well. Such"" a friends are thinking, I invite you remains, however, as to what farmers cannot be expected to that could result from the program should meet both the lo write to me: * kind of economy we will^ve produce at-full capacity. For President's call for "all out needs of the nation's farmers, Congressman Bob Carr Recession? Depression? many that would mean finan production". ^ - while protecting consumers from high prices. House of Representatives- Stagflation? The list of things cial ruin_ as production costs Among the actions which" I Washington, D.C. 20515 we call our situation is endless. have risen dramatically over believe are necessary to help Finally, while we must all be I believe that the same talents The only real decision we need the past two years. The cost of farmers,, is the increase of aware of our personal energy and energy which built this to face is "What are we going to fuel and fertilizer have doubled target prices for commodities. consumption and spending, it is nation can now be used to help do about it?" and tripled. - , These prices, and loan rates, up to the Executive Branch and us get back on the track. But Probably one of the single And, unless the congress established for the major the Congress to take swift af that also requires the same most important areas the 94th moves to block the deregulation^ commodities under the 1973 firmative action to bring relief dedication; the same in Congress will have to deal with of natural gas, as proposed by Agriculture Act^ are already of to Americans who are being volvement. is agriculture. Our economy President Ford, there will be out date because of inflation. swallowed-up by an economy Those price supports muSt be raised to meet the higher production costs faced by We Cirn -Help You farmers, cattlemen, and _ dairymen. In addition, Conserve Your Form Dollars * allocation of scarce fuel and w fertilizer must also provide for Yes, soil conservation starts with the soil. Makingsthe price controls to assure farmers best use of the potential productivity of your soil will give sufficient supplies of these >uu the greatest dollar return. ONLY THROUGH essential materials at reasonable prices. . SOIL CONSERVATION In addition, there are several other proposals now pending CONSERVE x before the Congress and worthy of consideration. Senator OUR HEARTIEST Humphrey and Congressman Your Building $'$ Neal Smith have introduced CONGRATULATIONS TO THE legislation r which would Money invested in farm establish a" grain reserve buildings represents a CLINTON COUNTY system. The idea is that the sizable investment. Protect government could purchase this investment by making SOIL CONSERVATION commodities during a surplus in constant repairs and \ meeting new building A Pubic Sflfvfco d Tins Newspaper DISTRICT & The Adveitiano Council needs. For years we have CoweMd served this community We deal in such brand names as with quality building materials, and this service MAYTAG AND HOTPOINT AND we plan to continue. ARIENS - CASE - GARDEN-YARD greatest TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT self-help See us for all your1 electrical contracting tieeds, program Red Cross. HAFNER'S ELECTRIC The Good Wieber lumber Co. Phone 593-2289 FOWLER 616 S. Main FOWLER Ph. 5932188 +Neighbor . A Tips For A Better Future ' TIP pd. I . . . •Invest your work now in Soil Conservation for greater farm earnings in the future I TIP NO. 2 .... Self-employed farmers may no v/deduct 15% ($7500 maximum) from farm income and exempt dividends from Federal taxes. - ^ " SEE US FOR DETAILS! ' SAFETY FOR SAVINGS SINCE 1890 Member Federal Home Loan Bank System ST. JOHNS CaPlTOL PHONE 224-2304 1 Home Office savincs 122E. Allegan, Lansing K Loa/ n r&m *««• re»w / February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, S.T JOHNS, MICHIGAN 7C Alfalfa !-Low~eost source of protein Clear seeding of alfalfa can a can 1i . CorrecrnH.oA»t npHu uto n a^t i nnnleas«t e 6. a8 u.by. Three cutting..s in. the seeding are the likely " cause. Cut im yield upjjto one-half ton* of liming, preferably^ on a well- when starting to flower, it will protein per, acre in the first year in 1971 and 1972 MSU tests mediately since yellowed not be damaged-and the drained soil with'good water yielded about three-fourths ton alfalfa makes little growth. The year. holding capacity. - . leafhoppers will be controlled This is one way that dairymen jmore than two cuttings and the young nymphs will be killed. without any spraying. 2. 'Control annual broadleaf nay was of better quality-it had Check the second cutting too. can get cheap, homegrown weeds with three pounds EPTC protein in a hurry. Clear seeded more protein and was leafier, If leafhoppers are causing (Eptam) acid equivalent per 7. If the first cutting is yellowing in August,' cut a bit 8. Topdress according to soil alfalfa also provides an acre sprayed'oa the seedbed alternative for farmers who flowering and is starting to turn early. If the alfalfa shows test in the fall or next spring for and worked into the soil im jI§JJow and stunted, leafhoppers leafhopper symptoms and is cut high second year yields. have little use for oat straw, mediately after application. Or grain or silage Jhat usually is spray three^fourths pound of the companion crop with 2,4D-B ester when seedlings alfalfa. » have two or three leaves, M.S.U. studies of clear seeded usually four to five weeks after alfalfa over the past three years seeding. If broadleaved weed indicate that average yields problems develop after using during the seeding year will be EPTC, 2.4D-B can be" used * 3% tons of hay, containing 20 during the seedling stage. percent protein. -3. Inoculate and band seed as Using $180 per ton of soybean early as possible in April, 8 to 12 oil meal as a base figure, the pounds per acre of Saranac, value of the protein works out to Thor, Anchor, Iroquois, 530 or be about 20c-per pound. This other fast-growing,'" wilt- .means the alfalfa protein resistant alfalfas. (In MSU tests produced ip the first-year is these .varieties outyielded worth'about $200 - figuring 3 Vernal by a half ton per acre in tons of hay at -12 percent the seeding year and are 10 moisture containing 5,100 percent higher yielding for a 3- pounds of dry matter and 1,020 to 4-year stand.) The seedbed SOILXONSERVATION pounds of protein. . _• _ should be well prepared. We Salute Add another $100 for the value 4. Fertilize according to so.il of the total digestible nutrients test, and preferable band the STARTS ON (TDN) contained in the {crop fertilizer under the seed for a and you get a total value of $300 quick boost from the ALDEN per acre. The clear seeding phosphorus. Using 300 pounds.of YOUR FARM system calls for seeding alfalfa 0-14-42 will supply the in April., The earlier the better. phosphorus and potassium for a LIVINGSTON A herbicide is used to replace three-ton hay crop. _ the companion crop that nor 5. Use press wheels on the mally provides weed control drill, or a cultipacker behind the while the alfalfa is getting drill, to compact the soil around FOR BEING SELECTED established. - the Seed and cover itshallowly Harvesting should consist of for fast emergence. -three cuttings-of clean hay with 6. Plan for three cuttings for - "Outstanding a total yield of three or more more, better quality hay. Take tons, depending on rainfall, the first when the alfala is sunshine and fertilizer used. flowering in early to_middle Detailed recommendations July-about Aug 20 arid early Conservation for a.clear seeded alfalfa crop: October, SOIL CONSERVATION Farmer of Saves You Money... the Year" . and soil conservation . award winners: There has never been a successful Farm er yet that didn't keep on the look-out William Brook of Bath Twp. Becker Bros, and Bernard Thelen for trouble areas on his farm where ero of Bengal Twp. sion or poor soil need attention. He Claude R. Fetdpausch of Dallas Twp. knows that he would take a loss on the Harry Harden of Duplatrt Twp. overall production per acre-if these prob William D. Platte of Westphalia lems were not corrected when they occur. Leon R. Thelsof Riley Twp. Soil conservation is money. ' ' Where four Farm Comet Firtt Ws Salute These men and V alj others who have Worked for arid with the Clinton County FaRmn GOOD FARM MACHINERY Soil Conservation District. Bureau Pays You Dividends! SEE US FOR. .. We salute the farmers of Clinton County for • Grain & Bean Handling ~* Michigan Certified Seed their outstanding conservation job and support • Complete Line Farm Bureau Products Farm Bureau Petroleum Products the Clinton County Soil Conservation District. • Complete Fertilizing Spreading Herbicides and. Application' CLINTON Bulk Feed Delivery Service TRACTOR SALES ST. JOHNS COOP HARDWARE AND PLUMBING SUPPLIES . N- CLINfON; ST. JOHNS MASSEY-FERGUSON — NEW IDEA EQUIPMENT ST. JOHNS OFFICE PHONE 2Z4-2381 ' FEED_MUI2M44pl l? 1QB-.E,. Railroad ST. JOHNS Ph. 224-3062| 8C CLINTON COUNTY tyEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 The better the job, the more the money vice. For the 1975 fiscal year Part of the needs is the number By Robert Moore Program 20,000,000 Watershed and Flood Vice Chairman (which we are in now), Resource Conservation & of cooperators, need to apply prevention operations. The Congress approved: Development 19,868,000 conservation practices, number larger Michigan's program is, Clinton County Soil Conservation Operations feet of-tile installed, erosion Conservation Dist. Each state has their program ^the more federal dollars come — $194,116,000 to use this money; the better the control structures installed, feet to Michigan. Likewise, the The Soil Conservation Service River Basin Surveysl4,122,000 program, the more money that of open ditch dug, etc. The gives technical assistance to the Watershed Planning 10,760,000 state receives. Within the state personnel to do this work comes better the program is of the Clinton ; County Soil Con Watershed & Flood each district program •< is out of Conservation operations. Clinton Coupty Soil Con servation District, Congress Prevention Operations evaluated and assignment'I of The money to plan a watershed servation District, the more each year appropriates money 122,643,000 personnel is made based on the comes out of Watershed people are assigned to work for the Soil Conservation Ser Great Plains Conservation needs of the district program. planning. The money to build a with the land oerators in Clinton watershed comes out of County. , , CONSERVING YOUR SOIL Order trees ' Now is the time to select the tropical-appearing foliage." Ifepot where you will want to Produces large delicious, thin- plant trees this springy shelled English Walnuts. It's CONSERVES YOUR MONEY Everyone of our cooperators perfectly adapted tp cold has a site for a few trees. winter-safely stand 20 degrees Properly selected and below zero without injury. Plant planted, trees will provide it for shade and nuts. many returns tb the farm operation, Windbreaks around GREEN MUFFLERS-Trees ' farmstead, or on the west or can stop noise-In rural areas, south side of a sandy field will greenbelts should be wide, pay big dividends. dense, and tall where noise •Our tree-planting machine comes from high speed trucks may be rented for $5.00 per 1,000 with tall exhaust stacks. trees planted. Schedule the tree This order blank for trees planter with District Chairman should be returned to the Stanley--Baird by telephoning district clerk by March 1, 1975 669-9433 in DeWitfc at 100 S. Ottawa, St. Johns, All stock is inspected and Michigan. ' x approved by the Department of We must reserve the right to Agriculture. make a careful record of the New Hardy Carpathian sequence in which we receive Walnut-the greatest tree find of replies, and fill all orders on a the century! Here's a beautiful fair, first-come, first-served fast growing shade tree^with basis, SO ORDER NOW! Per Per per Amount You paid for your land when you purchased it. Size 100 500 1000 Trees "Money RedPine " -3-5" $4.50 $18.00 $32.00 You pay for it again every time you pay taxes. Well drained sandy soils AustrianPine 6-12" 5.00 21.00 37.00 Make all your land pay for itself and more by Well to somewhat poorly drained soils" White-Pine', - 3-5" 5.00 20.00 34.00 keeping if in good condition for profitable pro Well to somewhat poorly drained soils White-Spruce 6-14" 6.00 26.00 42.00 duction. Soil erosion and depletion, creep up Well to somewhat poorly drained soils slowly and. often go unnoticed until suddenly Norway Spruce 6-14" 6.00 26.00 42.00 Well to somewhat poorly drained soils - your profits are down. Keep well ahead of poor Colorado Blue Spruce 4-8" 8.00 30.00 54.00 Well to somewhat poorly drained soils soil conditions, it pays many times over. Scotch Pine (French Blue) 4-8" 5.00 21,00 36.00 Light sandy soils Carpathian Walnut Seedlings, 6-14"' $2.25 ea. Well to somewhat poorly drained We Congratulate soils 15-25" 3.00 ea. 26-36" 4.00 ea. THE CLINTON COUNTY SOIL 37-48" 4.25 ea. " CONSERVATION DISTRICT .\ . , NAME ADDRESS PHONE And its farmers for the excellent work they have done in conserving our most precious CONGRATULATIONS resources... OUR SOIL AND WATER CLINTON IT'S OUR AIM:- To help you keep .your soil in top productive shape. Your cash income from your farm depends on the productivity of your soil. Protect both by keeping your SOIL soil well supplied with the nutrients it needs. YOUR SOIL IS YOUR LIVELIHOOD AND WHAT YOU KNOW AND DO [CONSERVATION ABOUT NUTRIENTS YOUR SOIL NEEDS WILL MAKE THE BIG DIF FERENCE IN THE FUTURE PRODUCTIVITY OF YOUR FARM. SEE ZEEB FERTILIZERS TODAY ... SEE HOW ZEEB FERTILIZERS/GOOD FARM CARSON CITY FARM SERVICE MANAGEMENT, AND SOIL CONSERVATION PRACTICES CAN ASSURE YOU OF CONTINUEDTROFITABLE PRODUCTION. Our Aim is to Help You Keep Your Soil in Top Productive Shape JOHN DEERE NEW IDEA , ZEEB FERTILIZERS Sales — Service.— Parts . WM. "HUGH" ROBERTS - Owner 'Where Quality Is Our Greatest Asset1 Wendell Austin, Manager |208 W. Railroad St., St. Johns - Phone 224-3234 Ashley - Phone 487-3571; 1 awwwwwfwsww5——-s- Phone 584-3550 - Carson City /* February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS. MICHIGAN 9C Farmers exempt from Sedimentation Control Act H By Stanley M.I'owell grant' any such permit to a disturbed when we discovered production or the harvesting of State Representative farmer unless he had a com that the Senate hadremoved the crops." 88th District plete soil management plan in agricultural exemption I am sure that all farmers join effect for his farm. language which we so carefully with me in the satisfaction At recent annual meetings of In discussirtg this matter at had inserted in the bill as , which we experienced with the* the Clinton County Soil Con the annual meetings of the passed by the House when this appointment for the first time of servation District there has ^Clinton County Soil Con legislation vWas-enacted in 1972. a genuine operating farmer to been considerable rather servation' District, both in When, I discovered that strict' the Natural Resources Com heated discussion as to whether personal conversation and when interpretation would force a mission. It has been said that S or not the new Sedimentation called on during the-meeting,vI farmer to have a permit before the Department of Natural Control Act passed by • the favored an amendment to'the he could carry on normal tillage Resources affects farmers in Michigan Legislature in 1972 statute which would make it or harvesting operations, I had more ways and more directly should apply to farm seed bed definite and clear that ordinary .a bill drafted to re-insert than even the Michigan preparation, cultivation and farm practices would not be " definite agricultural exemption Department of Agriculture, so harvesting practices. Some of / prohibited or regulated by this language. We succeeded in Governor Milliken's ap us felt that farmers have a very ' legislation. passing my bill and the law now pointment of the 'Hillsdale natural and personal interest in The avowed purpose of the specifies that "Earth change in County farmer, Dean Pridgebn, maintaining the productivity of ' Sedimentation Control Act as this section shall not apply to was very much in order and their land and that it is. not passed in 1972 was to prevent \ Che practices of plowing and greatly appreciated. necessary to regiment them the serious erosion 'of the fertile tilling soil for the purpose of This appointment is into'using soil conserving topsoil which occurs where a lot crop production." The exemp especially timely, .right now practices. Stanley Powell ^ of surface soil has been tion is made very definite by since the new Farmland and Apparently some of the soil servation District to engage in distributed in connection with adoption of another amendment Open Space Preservation conservation officials looked at any farm practice which would highway construction, building which' I sponsored stating that Program of Tax Relief is being it a little^ differently. We were disturb the condition of his soil projects, etc* Some ofTis far "This act does not apply administered by the Office _of told that the plan was that a and the soil conservation of mers in the House of tq. . . the plowing or tilling of Land Use in the Department of farmer would have to secure a ficials could make a Representatives were quite land for the purpose of crop Natural Resources. permit from his Soil Con- requirementthat they would not / Agticulture-a CONGRATULATIONS changing picture To the By Richard J. Allen for hungry people here and Clinton County Soil Conservation District State Senator abroad. Decrease the gap between For years it seemed to many what Michigan's generally ,for the Fine Job They Are Doing of us agriculture was a sadly affluent consumers *pay and neglected and ignored aspect of what farmers produce by aiding our-economy, and our society. the middleman. Contrary to \ Neglected;*" ignored, and popular conception middlemen When in Grand Ledge, Stop at the mistreated. are not getting rich off farmers • . Little attention in legislative or consumers. High business halls and less in the press. taxes and clumsy, sometimes Fanners went slowly, quietly, expensive regulations eat up about their business of dollars farmers could be get Grand Ledge Produce Co. producing more and more at ting! * „ . • lower prices goings quietly Increase research to develop broke, sending their offspring and improve crops especially 701 N. Clinton Street off to the cities for a hoped for suited to Michigan's- unique better life. • conditions. Michigan State WE ARE ANXIOUS TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU IN — University is a wonderful but as yet under-utilized resource. ^ WHEAT, BEANS, CORN, FEEDS, SEEDS It changed in a hurry didn't it?. The Secretary of Agriculture Develop w.e athe'r COAL, FENCE, FERTILIZER, ROOFING, -s is a better know figure than the modification techniques (and GARDEN AND LAWN SUPPLIES Secretary of Defense. Food is a use those already developed) to more common front page story improve agriculture. Con / than sex. Wheat for Russia troversial maybe but have you WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING'SERVICES TO YOU —. more controversial than fighter seen recent studies of the planes for Iran. Attention and alterations in rainfall, days of •CUSTOM GRINDING AND MIXING . 1 1 speculation. Sugar prices sunshine, etc. caused by cities • BULK FEED DELIVERY CLEANING & TREATING multiply by five and quickly and industries? We have drop by a fifth. Navy beans $53-a already inadvertently greatly •GRAIN BANK. GRAIN DRYING & STORAGE hundred in February and $13 in modified weather patterns, November. Selling at the wrong generally to the-advantage of •DELIVERY-BULK FERTILIZER SPREADERS "\, time can be a worse" disaster agriculture^ than a hailstorm used to be. •BAGGED-BULK FERTILIZERS And of course, most im- Nitrogen fertilizer has .tripled portant, changes in tax in a couple of years and maybe structure. Perhaps now is the more by planting time. time the public could be brought . t Housewives discuss boycotts lo, ^realize that taxes on while administration officials agncultural land add more to GRAND LEDGE PRODUCE .debate export limits. their shopping costs than* the / How about a couple of those food sales tax they so joyfully good t>Id neglected, ignored recindedj GRAND LEDGE. MICHIGAN COMPANY PHONE 627-2743 years back, fellows? Or if we can't duck the at tention can we make some gains For Greater Success~in Your,Soil Conservatibn Plans while we have some Specify Our Line of recognition? Properly . promoted Michigan-agriculture • can supply some of the jobs and income our state desperately needs. Here'are some of the CLAY DRAIN TILE things I will be pushing for ih FULL LINE OF DRAIN TILE & FITTINGS 3" thru 24" DIAMETER. the Michigan Senate: • PERFORATED: 4" through 8"" » Better p'romotion and * / marketing of some of Michigan's specialty-crops such GrarVd Ledge Clay Product Co. as dry beans and cherries. At current prices beans ''supply Phone 627-2104 Area 517 Grand Ledge, Mich. 48837 essential protein cheaper f than wheat or rice and ought to be an 1906 - 69 Years of Time Proven Clay Products. Good for as Many More -1974 „ ** * integral- Dart-oHnir-programs'- IOC CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 February 5,i975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWEST JOHNS, MICHIGAN 11C "A SPECIAL THANKS" TO THE CLINTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR THEIR UNTIRING EFFORTS AND {ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM THESE CLINTON AREA BUSINESSES.. s White's Gos & Appliances Inc. ' Flnkbeiner's Pharmacy > Dick Hallead Ford Clinton County Farm Bureau Ovid Service Agency Inc. 6560 Begole Rd.^Perrintdn 128 N. Main, Fowler *~ , 300 W. Main, Elsie - 407 E. Gibbs, St. Johns 10,4-N. Main, Ovid 593-2606 862-4253 838-2201 224:3255 % _834-2288 . Sattler & Son Inc. Fowler Plumbing & Heating . Elsie Crop Service . Clinton Crop Service Jakes's Electric . Middleton, Mich. i 248 N. Main, Fowler ^ 417 E. Elm, Elsie • K Forest Hill Rd., St. Johns - -4. - ^ -1430 Maple Ct„ Ovid ' * 862-4203 517-236-7280 _ :~ 593-2300 " - , - - - •- ,, : - 224-4071 /. 834-5190 ' - ' - Parr's Pharmacy Frechen's Market & Sports Center JLevey's Jewelry Industrial Phosphating Co., Inc. ;. Steve's Refuse Service 130 Maple, Maple Rapids 108. N. Main, Fowler 125 E. Maiiv'Elsie 6035 Krepps Rd., St. Johns . 4007 Carland Rd„ Elsie * 862-4300 682-4000 - 593-2202 224-4843 ~ .834-5339 Don Sharkey Gamble Store' Watt Florist — " " . Clinton Automotive Supply Inc.. " Michigan-Milk Producers 1365 E, Monroe Rd., St. Louis - 148 N. Main, Fowler 121 E. Pine^Isie 113W.Higham,St.Johns 681-2440 593-2411 , 862-5257 224-6788 - * _ Association Bill Fowler Ford Sales -" Schafer Heating Inc. Wooley's 5* to '1.00 Store Bee's Chevrolet & Oldsmobile Inc. 431 W. Williams, bvid 11323 N. US-27. DeWitt s~ 6140 S. Wright Rd., Fowler 110 E. Main, Elsie - 2100 S. US-27 834-2221" -669-2725 - — _. - 587-3666, ' - * * . 862-5350T > 224-2345 '. \ *r .Roger Overway Insurance Becker Furniture Inc. L. W. Meriam Co.. Cains Inc. Sheldon's Packing House 125 N. Bridge, DeWitt . 12$ S. Main^Fowler 221 S. Ovid, Elsie - 210 W. Higham,St. Johns 657 Front, Ovid 669-9949 593-3500 862-5365 " . 224-3231 , , 834:2218 Willard Reed Agency Simon's Planing Mill Hofferbert Oliver Sales Midstate Equipment Great Lakes .Hybrids Inc. •^ 108 W. Main, DeWitt 268 Henderson, Fowler N. Maple, Bannister 506 N. Clinton,St. Johns / _ 9915 W:M-21, Ovid __ 669-7604 669-3417 593-2000 862-5360 224-2711 . . 834-2255 •—— •* , *- C. F. Smith & Sons Inc. Hengesbach Ford Tractor Sales' Cook's. Soft Water Service Alderman's 12255 US-27/DeWitf " ~ 148 Divine Highway, Portland 217 E. Oak, Elsie " 7002 E.M-21, Ovid - '- 669-7714 ' 647-6356 862-5425. _ 8^4-5108' Yoder Sales & Service' Les Miller & Sons Sand And Gravel F. C. Mason Co. Agricultural Equipment Bancroft's Clothing 3322 N. East St., LansTng Wacousta Rd., St. Johns • 200 E. Railroad, St. Johns 105 S. Main, Ovid 487-3580 v ' 593-2055 224-3291 _ • ' "" 834-2267 Becker Bridal And Men's Wear C And D Chevrolet Martin BlockrCorp. Ovid Hardware 115 S. MainTFowJer _ 114 E. Main, Elsie N. Gilson Rd., St. Johns ^ 1-13 S. Main, Ovid-.,.- . . * 593-2595 - 862-4800 224-2621 834-2210 v, Carter-MeLvin Insurance Agency Albert Galloway Inc., s * 112 W. Main, Elsie -2903 N. US-27, St. Johns f 862-4227 _ *~ ~~ 224-4713 Darling's Inc. Sealed Power Corp. 103 E. Main, Elsie '916 W. State, St. Johns-' y. The Future 862-5111 224-2384 2Q0 S. Main, Ovid ' of the land 834-2252 IS IN YOUR D GROUND FOR GROWING HANDS'•• • s 12C CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 Meet your Clinton County district aide High School, Theresa Moon. • The District's. Annual Tree Every soil conservation Sale Program also takes up district in Michigan, of which Mrs Rehm, with the help of much of her time each spring. there are 85, has either a full or She assists the District in the part-time district aide, - past On-the-Job Training girls, has completed the coloring of planning, ordering, sales, and Clinton County Soil Con distribution of the many servation District has had a all 16 township soils maps and made watershed drain maps for varieties of trees they offer district aide ever since 1960. each year. The present district aide is-Mrs each! The soils maps have been Barbara Rehm, who has been colored to represent: Among her other ac with the district for 4& years. Limitations Residential complishments for 1974, Mrs - District aides, duties vary Development Without Public Rehm attended the Capitol Area , with the district they work for. Sewers; Limitations Association of Soil Conservation Residential Development With Districts meeting on a regular ' Mrs Rehm's. duties consist of basis as a recording secretary; - secretarial work like answering Public Sewers; Potential Crop Yields (Prime Agricultural the 1974 Region IV Regional Soil .the telephone, r,€fceptioning, Conservation Districts typing, filing, correspondence, Lands);* and Potential Production of Sugar Beets. Meeting; the District Aide attending board meetings and Training Session sponsored by recording the minutes, These maps have been used by Wilbur Smith and Associates; the State Soil Conservation bookkeeping and fiscal year Committee; and assisted the auditing, payroll and tax Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, and the Clinton Clinton SCD directors with the reporting, soil and map work, annual meeting, Goodyear tree and crownvetch sales. She County Planning Commission. Special maps have been made Contest, and the distribution of also supervises an On-the Job 3,000 Soil Stewardship Week Training girl from the St Johns for the Mid-Michigan Health Department and the Clinton bulletin inserts to local area Barbara Rehm County township supervisors. churches, The importance of lime By William E. Lasher lime per acre in any season is Extension Agricultural Agent not recommended. Mineral soils with a pH of 5.4 or less need Lime is used to increase the more than one application of pH of a soil which increases lime to correct the soil pH. WHY YOU SHOULD BUY A FORD PICKUP nutrient availability to the crop. If possible, lime should be applied and worked into the • QUIET, ROOMY, CARLIKE CABS. • BEHIND SEAJ STORAGE SPACE « BETWEEN- The optimum pH for most field V crops is between 6.5 and 7.0 for plow layer six months to one THE-FRAME POSITION FOR GAS TANK. • BUILT-IN AIR CONDITIONING OPTIONAL. mineral soils and 5.5 to 6 for year in advance of high lime • DEEP,'ADJUSTABLE FULL-FOAM SEAT. • WIDE CHOICE OF FORD SIX OR V-8'S. organic soils. requirement crops. • FORD DISC BRAKES STANDARD. • RUST RESISTANT, DOUBLE-WALL CARGO Th e main benefitt s of lime BOX. • EXCLUSIVE TWIN-I-BEAM FRONT SUSPENSION. • SIZES FOR TODAY'S BIG Lime takes time to raise the are: ' CAMPERS. • FORD IS FIRST IN TRUCK SALES FOR 5 YEARS. • OVER 92 OUT OF pH level in the plow layer. In six 1. Makes for most efficient 100 FORD TRUCKS BUILT IN THE LAST 12 YEARS ARE STILL ON THE JOB. months the pH will increase by fertilizer utilization. about 0,4 using the recom 2. Improves crop yields. mended amount and kind of 3. Reduces harmful con lime. For example, two tons of centrations of aluminum, lime applied now would'change manganese and iron. Uie pH from 6.1 to 6.5 six months, . 4. Promotes favorable from now. The lime continues to' microbial activity. increase the soil pH at the same 5. Supplies calcium, rate from that point onward. All, dolomitic materials supply both lime recommendations are the calcium and magnesium. amount needed to bring the 6. Promotes longevity of , plow layer pH up to a pH of 6:8. legume stands, particularly Applying more than 5 tons of alfalfa. * YOUR CLINTON COUNTY DEALERS for ZERO LOW VACUUM MILKING SYSTEMS TO BUY FROM EGAN FORD v • RIGHT PRICES • FAIR TRADE-INS • EXPERT SERVICE • GENUINE PARTS • GOOD We also handle . . . s INVENTORY* FINANCING HELP • CONVENIENT LOCATION 4 PERSONALIZED ATTENTION • AFTER SALE FOLLOW-THRU • TRUCK "KNOW-HOW" • EXPERIENCED JAMESWAY, CLAY and ZERO PERSONNEL • WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND WE'LL SHOW IT BARN EQUIPMENT JL SOIL CONSERVATION IS FORD EGAN DOLLAR CONSERVATION . . . We congratulate the Clinton County / Soil Conservation District for its fine work throughout this past year. FORD SALES- Nemanis Electric Co. PHONE 224-2285 , Phone 834-2200 200 W. HIGHAM St. JOHNS 201 N. Main OVID,(MICH. I A*J It >JIJ i'.i mil it t February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS. MICHIGAN 13C Land use: most important B.EGoodrich issue Byji~, Dale Ball, Director The first American POWERSAVER - ' Michigan Department of Agriculture The most important en made radial ' RADIAL HT vironmental issue facing the people of Michigan and the tractor tire.... Rear Tractor Tire countrjModa'y is that of land Does work In less time lhaa conventional tires, using less fuel lhan they use, The use, A strong land use program flexible design of the radial lire has-a longer 1 • must be developed to keep Call us for FAST, EFFICIENT ' footprint" than Bias PI/ tires* placing more lugs on the ground, giving the productive land in food lire more bite This helps reduce production if we are to continue slippage and increases traction...giving ON-THE-FARM you mora Pull Power to enjoy our present standard of Gives a cushioned ride and actually living. A major portion of a land lasts longer use , program will involve It can make a tractor up lo , designation of areas for specific TIRE SERVICE! 20% more efficient uses. Any land use" program' must incorporate sound management principles. RADIAL CONVENTIONAL •IW . -r We'll fix your tire on the spot or leave you a FREE B.F.Goodrich LOANER to use while we "THE ONE WITH B. Dale Ball repair your tire. Soil conservation districts THE PULL have been operating programs DON'T LOSE VALUABLE WORKING TIME! of soil and water conservation POWER" for more than.- 35 years in Michigan. Each district-has as its goal, "to assist land owners so that each acre of land is used within its capability so as to IMPROVED produce an economic or social return on a sustained basis." In ALL NEW! short, soil conservation districts FOR liave been and are concerned with sound land management. At a time when we are losing B.F.Goodrich WEAR thousands of acres of produc tive agricultural land each year NYLON ana to other uses and farmers are being urged to produce' more, Farm Wagon the role of soil conservation PERFORMANCE districts becomes even more IMPLEMENT significant' Proper utilization and management of the TIRE • Cirrlti kluar !••<• with [til See Us croplands we now have is a top , rilllnf riililmei priority goal of each district. • Wtda trud fir litis f1itatl«« FRONT TRACTOR TIRE Assistance in land utilization • Drip triad fw [•m«r »iv For All and management is available ,-Wlde center froad through districts for all land SPECIAL FARM .fc^^formore 1 uniform weai f dt0 Your Tire users. Through the years, soil NYLON conservation districts have nd r U assisted land users ., in 1 * E c weld to prevent Needs! establishing conservation FREE, Fast Mounting I* between tueu« Mlst practices, such as windbreaks, ^gSSS'liSiSbfe-W grass waterways, contour and CROP PAYMENT TERMS FREE, FAST MOUNTING strip cropping, tree planting CROP PAYMENT TERMS and others which have helped Calf us for ON-THE-FARM SERVICE Call Ut Fir On The farm rire Stryic* maintain productivity of the land and have* enhanced its aesthetic values. u Recently the Michigan WE CONGRATULATE THE CLINTON COUNTY SOIL Department of Agriculture initiated a pilot study which is CONSERVATION DISTRICT and the farmers of designed to determine the ef fectiveness of these measures. this area for their outstanding job in soil This study, being conducted on the Upper St. Joseph River in conservation. Leadership in this cause is truely parts.of Hillsdale, Branch and Calhoun counties, will rrieasure deserving of the highest award.' runoff (soil losses) from the various land uses and deter mine the effect of land treat ment practices on water quality/ The data developed from this study will be used to update current programs of soil and water conservation The Hub Tire Center throughout the state and thus improve land management" CHARLES WEBER, Manager practices which are so essential North US-27 Phone 224-3218 (pin any land use program. 14C CLINTON.COUNTY NEWS. ST JOHNS/MICHIGAN February 5/1975 Soil suitability and sewage disposal * Exposure to human waste is Dysentery, Hookworm and was walking before it stopped in drainfield is the soils in which functioning properly. Main potentially dangerous and Tapeworm infestation. for dinner. ' * ^ the system * is installed. tenance of the system should should be avoided whenever These diseases can be A ' properly functioning Generally the well drained soils include having the" tank(s) possible. There are many transmitted in many different disposal system is one that will have a significant sand content pumped at regular* intervals. diseases that are transmitted ways such as on shoes- and accept the normal amount of If-you are considering pur We suggest that the tank(s) via exposure to improper clothing, with pets and ofcourse waste generated per day,, and chasing a parcel of land where a be pumped every 3 years in disposal of humasn waste, some carried with insects. Next time still keep the effluent below,the septic system will have to be order that the accumulated examples are Hepatitis, you see a fly sitting on your ground^surface. The KeyiWto utilized, you should first have sludge can'be removed before it Salmonella, Typhoid Fever, plate, ask yourself where the fly successful' opertion of any "your local Health Department flows into the seepage system. conduct a site investigation of The accumulation of sludge in the soils in order to determine the drainfield. is what usually whether or not the soil is clogs the soils so that water suitable for on, site sub-surface cannot readily seep away. You sewage disposal. should also conserve water usage during the year. Water .Several times each year softener brine should „ not persons make application for,a be discharged through the sewage^ disposal permit after septic tanks-and disposal field they have purchased the as the brine has the effect of property/In many cases there causing a .:premature failure of simply are no suitable soils on the soil absorption system. the lot so the permit application If you have any questions has^ been denied. There are regarding 'Sewage Disposal many areas throughout Clinton Systems, please feel-free to stop County that, simply are not in or phone the Health suitable for septic systems due Department. -to the clay soils", high water David Kraker, Sanitarian level or a combination of both. Environmental Section If you already have a septic Mid-Michiean District Health system serving your house it Department 'should be maintained to keep it . Clinton-Branch Office IS YOUR and you' most area tarmers chose ^**»«*3**—**.** Soil Erosion Structures built with CONCRETE BLOCKS REPLACING IT IS COSTLY! from OUR CONGRATULATIONS AND *Quality THANKS GOES OUT TO THE SOIL CONSERVATION TEAM •Durability WHO WORK CONSTANTLY TO •Know-How PRESERVE OUR NATION'S KARBER PRECIOUS SOIL.... New, Improved II CONTINUOUS FLOW ^ cofflptetety ALUS- PORTABLE portabk H vation District and the farmers and men || pttnufalyMn:' Model Series CORN, SOY. CHALMERS BEAMS, MtLO, 400 CF SUNFLOWER |§. v who assist them. ' - H SEEOSnd OllmSnull, && . • KS GRAIN DRYERS EAMtGnlM m STORAGE AND SAND, GRAVEL, BLACKDIRT, MORTAR, MORTAR SAND; READY-MIX HANDLING SYSTEMS A Karber Block Co. Patterson & Sorts Sales And Service Phone 224-2327 -ST. JOHNS 817 S.-Ghurth St. M-21 East St, Johns Ph. 2244738 "" • -"" ''" - -,.,. r >- . T,.. ~,., ,~.,..., February 5,1975 CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. ST JOHNS..MICHIGAN 15C There is way to protect land from development - The Office of Land Use," There are three general tax sanitary sewers, water and amount of the exemption has income tax the amount by Department of Natural benefits provided to the lan lights, or non-farm drainage been paid.) which the property taxes on the Resources, states that the downer entering his land.into unless the assessments were farmland covered by the recently enacted Farmland and this program. imposed prior to the signing of Under a farmland agreement, agreement exceed 7% of his Ojien Space .Preservation the agreement or easement. the exact benefits would depend .program should begin receiving Lands that qualify, are ap (Land which is exempted from household income. If the farm- upon the propert1 y tax assessed owner had no state tax liability, applications early this year, proved and registered for either the special assessment will be against the property and the the credit would become a thus providing an opportunity a farmland agreement or open ''denied use of the improvement income of'the landowner. The refund to him. for thousands of farm and open space easement; are exempted "'ur/til the agreement or landowner is entitled to claim from special assessments for For those lands under an open- space landowners to protect easement is terminated and the as a credit on his Michigan space easement, the direct tax their lands- from the pressures benefits are in the actual taxes of development. paid by the landowner. This is The Farmland and Open Challenge-new 4-H program done by. reappraising the land Space Preservations-program, calculating the difference which is Act No 116 of the Public Challenge is a new 4-H In 1974 Clinton County had 61 between the current market Acts of 1974, .provides certain program* for youth and adult survival, winter camping, snow tax benefits to those owners of members enrolled in five local shoeing, etc' Challenge is value of the unrestricted leaders in Michigan providing clubs. During the summer the particularly - designed to en property and the value of the land which qualifies under the i them thea opportunity 'to ex leaders and teen leaders had property if the right to develop program who set aside $heir perience outdoor and wilder courage involvement of people land for development for a training sessions in water , not formerly in 4-H. Wilderness the land was restricted. This ness adventures. During 1974, survival, repelling, going survival, is important to know difference is the value of the minimum 10 year period. Challenge was offered on a pilot . through an obstacle course, development rights, which are Karl R. Hosford, Chief of the basis to leaders and youth in since, no one ever knows when 1 first aid and splints, overnight they might find themselves^n exempt uhder the Act, and Office of Land Use, said that a three counties including Clin- survival, living off the land, this situation. indicates the direct tax benefit Technical Advisory Committee ton, Allegan and Marquette and canoeing and then the 4-H to the landowner. was established soon after now is open to all Michigan 4- members had the chance to passage of the, Act to provide H'ers. learn these adventures from assistance and expertise from their leaders. various interested groups Youth who enroll in throughout Michigan' ia "Challenge" project will gain - Members who participated in preparing the program for' experiences in staying in a this new outdoor adventure public use. - woods overnight alone, ex- learned to make the "im "The Advisory Committee" ' ploring caves and caverns, possible" possible, acquire a ^worked very hard in assisting •cipssa burma bridge,repelling new sensitivity and ap this office in the drafting-of, . down a 100 foot overhang, live preciation for the natural en- informational brochures, "flow completely off the land for vironmemy.as well as, seeing charts demonstrating the ap several days, scale a 50 foot cliff themselves from a new^per- „ plication process," stated with only the assistance* of a . spective. Hosford,- "and- most im rope, learn more about Indian For the 1975 winter program, portantly, helped to write ad lore and skills, do backpacking Clinton County has 16 members ministrative rules providing and canoeing, hiking and other enrolled in two clubs where they guidance and procedures to the outdoor wilderness adventures. wilj learn more about winter Any way you figure it: local governing bodies and the state in approving or rejecting SPERRV.^^W HOLLAND applications requesting en trance into the program." Hosford said the proposed Our Soil rules* were well received at Spreaders and Grinder-Mixers publichearings held-throughout^ the state during October of 1974. Is Strength are GREAT BUYS RIGHT NOW! "The administrative rules, which will be presented to the Joint Legislative Committee on •MJiA. Administrative Rules very You'll get either a " shortly, must be approved by the Legislature before Bowmar electronic eight- becoming effective in inw digit calculator, plementing the program," said Hosford. "The Legislature can, by law, take 60 days to approve or an AdmirarAM/FM reject the rules and the program cannot start until they digital clock radio, are approved," he said. or a Black and Decker To take advantage of the %-inch variable- property tax benefits provided for in the Act, the landonwer - speed drill, free, .would have to contract with the when you buy a new Sperry state or local governing bodies ' to keep the land in its present New Holland Spreader or use for a period of 10 years or grinder-mixer between January 1, longer. There are penalties for % those who violate the contract. March 15, 1975 • ' Land which would qualify , MR. FARMER: under the new .program, is . In the XZIinton County Soil Conserva Stop in soon to see the extra-rugged, dependable broken into the two categories spreaders and grinder-mixers that are the number of farmland and open space tion District you have an excellent friend 1 choice of farmers across North America. And to land said Hosford. make a good buy a great buy, we;il tell you how "Farmland can be any one of to aid you in following a good soil building to get your free gift. Remember, this offer expires three possible types: farms of and producing program. • March 15, 1975. ' / 40 acres or more, farms of 5 acres or more but lejss than 40, ''producing a gross annual in Spring Is Just Around the Corner come from agricultural products of $200.00 per year or and it will soon, b« time to order your Buy where you can count on all 3 more of "cleared and tillable tjand; or designated specialty SEED and FERTILIZER , AUTHORIZED i farms'producing a gross annual We have a good supply of legume and grass seeds NEW HOLLAI\D income of $2,000.00 or more that have been treated to give you the best possible from agricultural products.'Hie yields; Help conserve the soil by returning some of said. the nutrients to the earth. See us lot your fertilizer SALES PARTS SERVICE Hosford said the open space needs. lands covered in the Act are: \ undeveloped historic sites; riverfront ownership subject'to " the provisions of the state's . BOUGHTON Natural Rivers Act; Great S&H FARMS Lakes shoreland management and protection areas; and any other open space area approved ELEVATOR North of US-27 at French Rcfc by a local governing body whic]i_^ would conserve natural dr DeWitt, Mich. Ph. 669-6684 ST. JOHNS PHONE 224-4661 .acinic resources.^-,, , ,,>,,,-,,', # •** •v 16C CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5, 3975 IftW^i^^¥^ffi:S%:55Sft5ft^;^- •:^^^^^%W*S:S5iW:aWg AUDITED •/ !i- FINANCIAL£EPORT J Clinton County Soil Conservation District T ~ . July V1973 - June 30, 1974 A highway paved with grass would be a good description, of a Balance on Hand July 1,1973 * -" -v $ 1,011.55 iOgrass waterway: ~ :' i"• "'' '• . ' RECEIPTS: •'.•'. * - Grassed waterways are designed to rem6ve*and carry large • District Administrative Funds (State of ' amounts of surface water from crop fietds.and pastures without... Mich) _•'.-"• $ 964.00' causing-serious erosion. Waterways are designed and constructed K ConservationDistrictAideFunds(Stateof so thatthey can be crossed by farm machinery arid s'till be capable Mich.) * - 3,765.00 , of carrying normal storm rain from the fields uta few days.' -. State andRegional Meeting Funds - 36.88 The picture shows a grass waterway on the Ray Warner farm in County Boards of Commissioners 3,800.00 Bengal Township and is 2lfl0-feet long and 2L feeUwide. It has been Sale of Tree and Shrub Planting Stock 3,589.30 •seeded to tall fescue grassV This waterwayribt onlyearriessurface . Machinery Rentals 81.50•",_.— water fronTRay's^f arm but also water from his. neighbor south of : Annual Meeting Receipts _ 470,65 "^ him. • ' ""' ' -". :• ; ' '- • ,">-••• Crownvetch Sales 2,423.75 Other Receipts , ~ 85.00 - Total Receipts $15.216.08 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNPS_; • -- . $16,227.63 World Will Know & DISBURSEMENTS.' ,x ' _ *" ' -. v. " Office Supplies and Postage $ 252.53 • Us By Our $# Directors Mileage and Expense * .455.33 £ Conservation District Aide * •."* 7,606.92 "^ Social Security ' .•; .' " " 455.01 ^ s Bond, Workmen's Compensation .' 48.05 Yes; our strength-is. inottr-soil.../, Trees&Hauling * 2,627.00 ^ tire resppnsibilityjor this strength is in AnnualMeeting . 740.13 K-- ^the hands of-our Soil Conservation Dis Publications.. " ' " - 156.33 " - - . " trict an3 our farmers." Wef-cojigratulate Youth'Activities 45.00 the farmers of this area4for*their for Educational Materials 89.29 ward step in preserving our strength > . State & National Dues • " 275,00 the fertilityof our poil.,-', ; Crownvetch .';• 2.189.38 . Total Disbursements $14.929.97 I BALANCE OF CASH AVAILABLE- June 30', 1974 $ 1,297.66 , .•;•:•;•>»:< AWi AVAVAWiVi%%VVW<>>»>>>K«i!i!tKiW»i» and. ..we look forward-to serving \ their needs For satisfying the' requirements of a, . CONSERVATION PAYS OFF JO YOU ! soil conservation .. program. /-' from Your Farm Depends on the Productivity of Your Soil \ _ '*•••' • Practice Tried arid Tested Methods of : LET US ASSIST YOU Soil Conservation in Your Yearl>r Conservation Programs GET YOUR SEED NOW • Plant only the best in seeds .•Build-soil with lime and TEWELESlBRJINp ALFALFAS fertilizers Certified Vernal • Rotate crops—harvest in time • Work at Soil Conservation as V CLOVER an all year ._. , every year Mammoth ^ Sweet Clover 'project J • For your farm needs see us Alsike Clover Ladino Certified June Mixtures — Pasture, Plow Down GRASS 'Timothy., Brome JVII Seeds Are St^te Tested Mixing and Inoculating Servicer- "••/ MATHEWS Elevator Co. FOWLER PHONE 593-2111 FOWLER Phone593-2420 ; "TTS "' P* " S'KJMJ ££:" 3" n B. B JIJS fl-fl-fl " * * "^ **• B »»**" r\ » « « O ij «.».• *••» * *\ nit * *H v a * n * * » 4 u m ti 4 * * * n • n * a. p p « ty*,* * 1t -.'V . . * February5,1975^ CLINTON COUNTY NEWS. ST JOHNS; MICHIGAN I7G Thes$:$e 11 ?+<> ry of %>i I D1 st r i ct a ceo m p I ish m en ts ., . ;SOlUCO"^SERVATION - — TO DATE THIS YEAR 4~ . .„ DISTRICT FISCAL, , ACRES Number -*- ACRES -" '-: '•'","•; "..'•"-• .'• -.-other' . ---. -:': :-..; .--• District Cobperators 70 9,646 .' 1108 . 167,827 ';"':, rS;aWmptenments 10,491 1006- 153,211 •".- -ClintonCountySoilConservationDistrict: Conservation Plans Prepared- 76 Conservation Plans Revised 9 4,955 FiscalYearl974 *• Soil Survey . 365,560 2,680 - 109,500 i Conservation Cropping System •. - -. 1 / 238 Critical Area Planting , ^ 1,095 - - 61,043 Minimum Tillage •-* " " 2.0 < .— -92 - ; INTERNATIONAL^ Grass Waterways "* 35 3,238 Land Smoothing 13,640,961ft. Tile Drains -s ' 641,278 ft.* - • 214" DEALER SERVING THE CLINTON AREA 3 -- 165,010 ft., Grade Stabilization Structures 1_ ' l Field Windbreaks 1000 ft.. *->• 168 < COMMUNITY SINCE 1947 Farm Ponds :.'-'— \ - • 3 7 . 997 Tree Planting - 113 . 1,988 Woodland Management •177 -• • ... 3,423 Wildlife Habitat Management - - - 0 1,536 -Stripcropping, Field &Contour . 34 ' 2,392 Cropland to Grassland • ••'• 1 •535 Cropland to Woodland 13 „ •' :• 3,931 Cropland to Wildlife Recreation- I 24 1,004 ^on Cropland to Wildlife Recreation 4,360 ft. 522,422 ft. Open & Field Ditches ** ... 121,115 Land Adequately Treated: 4,659 CONSERVATION M3II . WE EXTEND OUR POLYGRATULATIONS TO THE CLINTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT oooooooc^oooootfoooooopooooooooooooo ' FOR ANQTHER'FINE ;YE£R-OFPRESERVING OUR .PRECIOUSSOIL. ;'-.-: ^ ^ >.--'' CLINTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOX IMPLEMENT ?57MAIN ' T=(Mt-ER PHONE 593-2360 Farm Tiling -is * Feeds * Farm Supplies * Fertilizer-Bagged & Bulk * Anhydrous Ammonia * Chemicals 'WE.CQ^GRATytATE Clinton County Soil Conservation' District arid the farmers,of Grain Drying & Storage Bins this area for their outstanding job of soil conservation* «•• •*-*'«»»*^ j-^-ya-.-i '<• ij>m?ma This • ' r . INCREASES YIELDS IN CROPS . NOT CONSIDERED LIME HUNGRY, Agricultural Lime Is Vital for Legume Crops That ' WHITE FARItl •• Will Help Control Water Loss and Soil Erosion EQUIPMENT . A r BEHL FOR MEN WHO GROW / We Are Your Authorized Dealer For: DON'T PUT IT OFF-PUT IT ON • OLIVER IMPLEMENTS ^ • GEHL IMPLEMENTS . .. High Calcium Agricultural Limestone! . • GOODYEAR FARM TIRES Call Us Colled About Your Liming Problems - 616-763-9541 Mc CULLOCH CHAIN SAWS -. 1 * " Easy Terms • Complete Parts & 'Service PHILLIPS IMPLEMENT COMPANY CHENEY LIMESTONE CO. SALES and SERVICE ^ P. O. Box 6 . BELLEVUE 313 N. Lansing ' St. Johns Ph. 2?4-277^ 20C CLINTON COUNTY-NEWS, ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN February 5,1975 The wide-awake bank makes*itgtts '.-'.. ' •'"^ ".'• ' : ' "'•;"• :-••'•"• • "•'•"•••. Be "wide-awake" and know the soil you build your home on Ybur dream home, can become a nightmare if, while^considering your new home^ you" fail to jearn about the soil. Frequently home buyers look at the house only fronTthe'foundation up when just as much attention should be given the ground .which will support that founda tion. Soils — even within a subdivision — can vary greatly, so it is wise to get to know-the soil you build your home on. • '-..'-• .* What to look for when considering where to buy or.build Will the soil support my house without-- settling and -cracking? What about the water table? Can I dig a basement and keep it dry? Can I use a septic system if one is needed? - -^ te the lot in a flood plain and subject to*flobding from nearby water ways during a heavy, storm? : Is the tot on a hillside, subject to slippage.or severe .soil erosion? Will the soil support grass, flowers, shrubs and trees or is it "fill" or • raw subsoil that needs added topsoil or special fertilizer and special care? Are certairfparts of the lot best for certain uses'— a swimming pool in a depressed area, a flower garden in good so*!, a rock garden on poor soil?-/ : Look for a reputable-"contractor who can effectively evaluate the soil on your particular site. • .',*"."• •Arid,agood place'to arrange • financing onthat dreamhome is at Over a million feet of tile drainage installedannually. Tile will pay for themselves in increased yields in 3 to 5 years;. BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Main Offict: St Johni Auto Bank & Plaza 27 • Bath • Elite Fowfc* •'Hubbardrton o Lilngsburg • Maplt Rapids i Valley Farmi • WasMiifta Member FDIC ^ ,,:•, <,t t .1 .f-** f &*Wifa&i''i?*i&- -r.-.j,,;,,,:^, ••,....,^,,.»..,..>i...^-.-l-^^ii'-< ir-rw-nfimn lin'-tirl' ^•wj^n^ri J.I i.i..' •-• < i