Debaters 2Nd in New Style Tourney

CAS;VOLUME 92, NUMBER 39 CHRONICLE YEDNESDAY,ry DECEMBER 23,1998 FIFTY CENTS 20 PAGES PLUS 2 SUPPLEMENTS

Dale Street work okayed Flash is a life saver Village wage boosts vary between 2.5 and 5 percent

The Cass City Village There was no discussion of street work as previously pre- plagued by a failure and false Council approved wages for the second. sented and described in the alarms of failures of the vil- 1999 at its regular session at If the budget is followed, Chronicle was work on lage wells, including the new the municipal building Mon- the $47,000 for work on Dale Scotty McCullough Drive one recently placed on line. day night and granted wage Street, from Hill toHunt, re- from Main to Church. It was The investigation will con- increases of 3.7 percent, but mains in the budget, Origi- officially moved from the ’ tinue. not all employees received nally the money was ear- work slated for 2003 to the Trustee Catherine equal percentage boosts. marked for paving, but Presi- year 2,000. Kropewnicki asked if any Heads of departments re- dent Lambert Althaver said The second issue, legisla- thought was given to paving ceived increases of just over that the road needs work to tion to control the erection of the road between Campbell or just under 5 percent while make it wider. signs in the village, was not Elementary and the high other department employees Originally, the paving was on Monday’s agenda and is school building. It is not in were granted about 2.5 per- to follow curb and gutter still pending. the present plans and village cent increases. work on the road, but that has manager Jane Downing said Patrol officers will receive been dropped after a protest OTHER BUSINESS that it would be very expen- only increases for length of of all the land owners in Hills sive. We would need some service, the same as they and Dales subdivision where It was revealed that work help from the school in a were paid last year. Incre- the road is located. has started on the ice skating project of this size. ments are paid for up to 5 Trustee Matt Prieskorn said rink on the Cass City Recre- years of service and vary that he wanted it on the ational Park tennis courts. from a minimum of about Downing added that she record that he was against However, Monday’s snow- would like to see a walkway 7.75 percent per year for the any paving of the streets in fall has delayed the comple- fifth year to about 5.75 per- beside the road as many the subdivision until curb tion because it keeps the ice people walk in the area, she cent after the first year of ser- from freezing smoothly. and gutter was installed. feels.----- vice, one other change in the The village has been The council never discussed Please turn to page 11. in public the rationale for determining the new wage schedule. Overall, the cost to the vil- VILLAGE OF CASS CITY lage taxpayers will be 1998-1999 WAGE AND SALARY CHART $625,652, an increase of some $22,262. In the part of the meeting devoted to presenting the budget, it was revealed that there would be no increases Village Manager 50,470 52,920 in taxes despite an estimated Village ClerldTreasurer 3,000 34,000 2 percent increase in expen- Secretary 28,367 29,075 ditures. The increase is ex- Bookkeeper 28,367 0 pected to be balanced by an increase in valuations in the PUEiLIC WO- village. Taxes will remain at DEPARTMENT OF AND PARKS: 18.5 for all purposes. According to the budget, DPW Superintendent 43,702 45,900 general fund expenditures in DPW Crew 36,708 37,626 1999 will total $1.294 million Crew Out-of Class Pay 19.33hour 19.98Alour MAN’S BEST FRIEND Gagetown resident Lee Strickland as compared to $1.218 mil- - lion in 1998. WASTE WATER TWATMENT P&AN T; credits Flash, the family’s 6-year-old basset hound, with sav- A complete salary schedule ing his Tuesday when fire broke out at his home at 4931 breakdown appears in this WWTP Superintendent 43,702 45,900 life a edition. Quinn Street. Related picture, page 4. Chief Operator 37,603 38,543 OTHER ISSUES WWTP Crew 36,708 37,626

One of 2 controversial is- POIJCE DEPA RTMENT: Dog barks, barks, barks sues that faced the council this month has been settled. Chief of Police 43,702 45,900 Sergeant 37,299 38,543 until sleeping master awakes Patrol Officer 2S,98 1 30,572 Inside- 1 year 28,981 7 2 year 30,572 ’ Meet the Chancel No increase You would have a hard time convincing the der”, he explained. 3 year 32,300 Lee and Theresa Strickland family that a dog We are taking it a day at a time, he added, Choir at the Cass CiQ in 1999 4 year isn’t man’s best friend. helped hy his employer, who has given him United Methodist 34,066 The family’s bassett hound is credited with the rest of the year off. Church. Page one, 5 year 36,708 saving Lee’s life when a fire broke out at his Thc fire, with the smoke damage, has made section 2 home at 493 1 Quinn Street, Gagetown, Tues- 6 of the 7 rooriis in the house unlivable and 0 TOTAL STAFF: 603.390.00 625.G2,OQ day, Dec. 15. the farnily is patiently waiting for the insur- FT The fire was brought under control by the ance adjuster to come and inspect. Students at Cass City INCREASE ‘98-’99: 22.262,OO Elmwood-Gagetown Fire Department. Chief What we would like, Strickland says, is to and Owen-Gage talk PERCENT INCREASE ‘98-’99: 3.7% Paul Lopez estimated the loss at $40,000and get a variance so that we could move a trailer about Christmas in said that the state fire marshal would inspect in while it is hcing decided what happens to sketches and poems. the home. the housc. Pages one through 8, Strickland works nights at Rochester Gears While much of the clothing has been ruined, section 2 in Clifford and his wife works days. The dog’s the family was able to salvage a portion by repeated harking finally woke up the sleeping washing it. Strickland. He was disoriented and dizzy but File suit against Hills finally cscapcd from the house through a bed- HELPING HAND and Dales Hospital for r ()(mi w i n dow. wrongful discharge. Strickland said that he believed the dog did The Gagctown community is lending a help- Page 10 not succumb because it is short-legged and ing hand to the family and a drive to help them a close to the floor. His legs were burned. get back on their feet is underway. Strickland was taken to Hills and Dales Gen- Canistcrs for donations have been placed in Cass City hoop team eral Hospital and later to Bay Medical Center. various husincsses in Gagetown and individu- continues to roll He checked hiinself out after a day in the fa- als who would like to help can send gifts in cility. care of Independent Bank, P.O. Box 27, without defeat, top- ping Ubly “?*oomuch to do to get our lives back in or- G agc t o w n , and USA, Page 6 I Debaters 2nd in new style tourney Cass City’s Red Hawk de- bination of thc district and In the sccond phase, thc compete against each other, Another departure from bate tcarn was cdgcd in a split r c g i o n ill 1’0 r m il t s , C o HC h tcilnis werc restrictcd to 2 Daniels said, we continued usual procedure, Daniels decision Saturday in the in- Ch;d Donicls explained., dchaicrs. Sclccted for the with the debaters with the points out, is that there were augural of a new type tour- In the first phase of thc Hawks wcrc Kosc Hoclzle best record and withdrew the 3 judges instead of one. TWO COACH CHAD DANIELS Cass City debate team finished nament held in Cass City. competition, all 6 Cass City and Becky Oesch. other team. of the judges were students second among 9 teams Saturday competing at the high school. Midland Dow won the cham- dcbaters participated. In that The luck of the draw would Cass City won the semi-fi- and the third a judge quali- pionship in a 2-1 decision competition Cass City fin- have pittcd the 2 Cass City nal debate over Flint Powers fied tojudge all debates. Cass Team members are: (1-r) Manisha Raythatha, Becky Oesch, over the Hawks. ished with 4 wins and 2 teams against each other in and lost to Midland Dow in City was declared the winner thc finals. Rose Hoelzle and Kristy Ryan. The tournament is a com- losses. thc tirst round. Rather than Please turn to back page. PAGE TWO CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Owen-Gage names It’s a boy! Dance set for New books Marriage Joel Bolzman New YearS Eve “Student of I icenses at the library The Sandusky Thumb the Month” Dancers will hold its next Thomas John Barnett and open dance at the Sandusky Among the new hooks available at Rawson Memorial Li- Joel kolzman has been Ann Marie Schulz, both of Maple Valley School New brary are: named Owendale-Gagetown Vas sar. Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 8:OO Schools’ “Senior Student of Joshua Donald Dean Dodd p.m.- I :00 a.m. Music will be Quilting School by Ann Poe: (nonfiction) Quilting School the Month” for December. and Wendy Marie Kischnick, by United Sound, is a perfect course of practical know-how and design for both of Vassar. Bolzman has participated A potluck dinner will be at quilters of all Icvels. With the help of this learn-as-you-go No matter how much we had no advent calendar. Demetrius Finch and and has received many 6:30. Everyone is welcome. guide, anyone can learn to quilt creatively. Advanced quilters want to observe the true All of a sudden that blind- Rhonda Gail Smith, both of awards throughout high can extcnd their skills and learn a fascinating variety of tra- meaning of Christmas and ing, dazzling light encom- Vassar. school in the following focus on its origin, the Ghost passed them and the angel Anthony Carl Streetcr and ditions and styles. Included is an extensive pattern library, sports: football, basketball, Sr. Citizens’ Menu featuring exciting piecing and quilting designs - traditional of Christmas Present keeps made his frightful appear- Wendy Lee Salgat, both of baseball, and golf. He also and modern - organized by type of pattern for ease of refer- getting in the way. ance. Fairgrove. served as class president his ence. For example, in the spirit of Somehow, I don’t think Brian Michael Kischnick Senior Citizens are asked to sophomore and junior years. the season, we want to enter- “Touched By An Angel” rev- and Kari Rose make reservations before was a Homecoming rep- Complete Book of Home Crafts by Mirundu Innes: (non- He tain and spend time with elations do the real thing jus- Ruethlisberger, both of 9:OO a.m., on the day of the fiction) This book can be used to discover the satisfaction of resentative as a freshman and those we love. But in our tice. Jordan McNaughton Vas sar. meal, by calling Clara creating sophisticated items for your home, and learn how a 1998 Homecoming king frenzied efforts to get the Imagine what it would be Gaffney, 872-2875. to give familiar articles a stunning new look. The book com- candidate. house spotless and perfectly like in the middle of your Jordan David Garety Northwood names bines practical know-how and inspiring ideas with easy-to- decorated before they arrive, workday to have such an ex- McNaughton was born Nov. DEC. 28-29 JAN. 1 learn step-by-step techniques. Samples of crafts ideas include there’s hardly time to think perience. 21, 1998, at Bay Medical honor students a kaleidoscope cushion, decoupage tray, stenciled hammock about the humble birth that But I digress. Center, weighing 7 pounds, Monday - Pork chops, and pressed flower picture. first Christmas night. There’s the shopping, wrap- 5 ounces and was 20 inches mashed potatoes, marinated Even the nativity scenes we ping, striving to find exactly long. Patricia Bratland and c u kes/t o in a t oe s , biscuit , Country Life by Puu1 Heinev: (nonfiction) This book ad- display don’t do it. If they’re the right gift business. Jordan is the son of John Stephanie Prange, both of peach cobbler. dresses the needs of both country residents and country not lost in the shadow of a McNaughton and Maria Ubly, have been named to the lhesday - Old fashion pot plastic Santa’s glare or Even a black bat shopper dreamers, including advice for those working on the tiniest has to admit that the whole Garety. Dean’s List for fall term at roast, sliced zucchini, car- of plots, even down to the scale of a window box. It presents Rudolph’s blinking nose, Grandparents are Raymond Northwood University. rots, onions, potatoes, vari- they’ve at least been en- gift scenario can detract from a series of sample lmiis, from postage stamp size to several what Christmas should be. and Delores Garety and ety bread, coconut cake. acres. While garden farmers can enjoy keeping a few chick- hanced and sanitized. David an.d Connie Bratland, a freshman, is the Friday - Closed - New In reality, the original scene We tell ourselves that the ens and growing their own herbs and vegetables, those with gifts we lavish on one an- McNaughton, all of Cass daughter of Willard and Su- Year’s Dav. larger holdings are able to grow field crops and manage a would have been dark, dingy City. sanBratland, and Prange, a and smelly that first Christ- other are merely a reflection hetd of cattle. of The Gift given that first Great-grandparents are junior, is the daugher of Jerry mas - not what we’d con- Elwyn and Mary and Pamela Pranpe. Christmas. But how often CI 7 sider suitable for the birth of f does the thought cross our McNaughton and Eileen the God-man, Krug, all of Cass City, and To achieve dean’s list rec- Had it not been for the spec- minds while pushing our way -CASSnnane D THEATRE - the late John Krug, John and ognition, students must earn tacular announcement the through a crowded mall or m CASS CITY 872-2252 Joel Bolzman standing in a slow-moving Gertrude Garety and a 3.0 grade point average on angel gave the shepherds, the Rudolph and Mary Losik. a 4.0 scale. STARTS CHRISTMAS (OPEN EVERY NITE) Besides serving as a student birth of one baby in a stable line at the checkout? All Evenings (Except Sat.) aide at school, Bolzman also in an overcrowded city Do we really think about 7:30 agape love while frantically Saturday & attends the Huron County would likely have gone un- 7:30 9:30 searching for a nonexistent Mr. Chips Food Store Ends New Year‘s Eve 7:30 Skill Center where he partici- noticed. 6553 Main St., Cass City 872-5688 pates in a School-to-Work Did you ever think what it Furby? €very Night Low Prices-- Even our true-to-the-Text Children $2.00 - TeedAdults $3.50 program at CKS Tool. was like for those shepherds? Bolzman is the son of There they were, going about religious services can become stressful. Ask anyone Wayne and Rhoda Bolzman the humdrum business of of Sebewaing. His future watching their sheep, just who’s worked with kids pre- goals are to attend college, like any other night, .They paring the annual Christmas play college football, and re- program. ceive his journeyman’s card. The truth is that, in spite of our “Jesus is the reason for Cass City the season” buttons and stickers, most of us have Social Item made even the good parts of the celebration too hectic, Guests of Dale and Mary and in the process, lost touch An English highway boasts Damm Sunday for an early with what it’s really all about. the smallest underpass in Christmas were Randy, Hopefully, sometime dur- the world-a tunnel one foot wide which was con- Carmen, Jason and Ethan ing the holiday season, each Damm, and Tim and Susan of us will find a quiet, peace- WAK’I’S NEW YEARS 7:30 / structed to permit badgers MICHAEL KEATON “JACK FROST” d to get to the other side of Wooster of Flint. Sunday ful moment away from all the the road. evening they all attended the activity, and experience children’s Christmas pro- afresh the meaning of that gram at Cass City United silent, holy night so long ago. Methodist Church, in which That’s my Christmas wish Ethan participated. for all of us.

Christmas Eve, December 24,530 p.m. lppyHolidays “Blessing of the Animals” \P All animals must be on leash or in a cage. Larger animals the Thumb National Family will be blessed in the parking lot. Your opportunity to have \ your complete family attend a Christmas Eve Service. 7:30 & 11:OO p.m. C o m m un io n/C a nd Ie Iig h t Se rv ices Sunday, December 27,11:00 a.m. Student Sunday Worship Sunday Worship Services: 8:30and 11 :OO a.m. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. each week Cass City United Methodist Church 5100 N. Cemetery, P.O. Box 125 1 1/4 mile north of the stop light 51 7-872-3422

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Rabbit Tracks The back forty

L I. L- 1 l-.-- DY Jonn naire 0 197Roger brd by Roger Pond I’m always a little behind mosity that has accrued being tall and straight, hoping with my column topics. I can tween .timber owners and someone will take him home keep up in January and Feb- logging protesters in recent to celebrate the holidays with ruary when nobody cares years. their f am i I y . what’s happening, but I get Just last week I saw a news But try as he might, the little behind in the spring and fall. clip about a girl named “But- fir just couldn’t compete with I Nat Tuttle, a Florida snowbird, sent along a clipping from Maybe 1 should slow down terfly” who has been sitting the fancy pines or the elegant a local paper with information about Rev. Eldred Kelley for a few months and try to in a redwood tree in Califor- spruce that grew close by. and his wife, Luanne. Kelley is a Cass City native who get back in sync? That’s what nia for nearly a year to pro- One by one the families happened to a farmer I used test a timber sale. If these came to the forest to cut their I was well-known here as pastor in area churches. He served at the Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church, later to know. redwoods were owned by a Christmas trees, but nobody merged with the Methodists. One year my farmer friend company like Save A Tree noticed the little fir who He was a prime mover in the establishment of the Evan- got so far behind he wound we could buy that girl her wanted so badly to celebrate gelical Free Church on Chestnut Street in Cass City and up harvesting his corn in tree, and she could come the holidays with a family, served as its first pastor. May, “It’s all how you look down and take a bath. Finally, the day before The story tells about an evangelical mission to Kenya. at it,” he said. “Some folks There might be a downside Christmas, the little fir tree Kelley is now the southeast regional director of World might think I’m 7 months to the Save A Tree philoso- had almost given up hope - Gospel Mission. behind, but I prefer to see it phy, though. I call it the “Sad when suddcnly, hc heard a “It was a multi-faceted trip that featured Kelley teaching as 5 months ahead.” Christmas Story”. rustling in the brush! “Was it local pastors, active participation in construction projects, That’s why anyone who This story takes place in the someone coming to take him showing residents how to water their cattle and grow veg- reads this column after National Forest one Decem- home for Christmas?!” etables and holding Sunday school classes for eager young- Christmas should consider it ber when families begin ar- No, it was a big flock of sters.” a good start for next year. riving to cut a Christmas tree. woodpeckers, and they Kelley is quoted as saying it was a privilege to be with (Only 360 shopping days to It’s about one little fir stand- wiped him out. the team and minister to the Masai people. He came home go.) ~ from the trip and announced that he was not only stirred, Folks who need a last Call Us - 872-2010 but changed. minute Christmas gift might When he left Cass City, he suffered from an illness that consider the idea cooked-up With Ideas For Feature Stories threatened his life. However, his mother, Ruth (Kelley) by 2 Oregon entrepreneurs. VanAcker, reports that the doctors found a cure and the According to a story in the pastor’s health is the best it has been in 30 years. Portland Oregonian Homer i’ MRS. SANTA CLAUS, also known as Nancy Mason, visited Abell of LaGrande, Oregon, ************ and John Kimmelshue of I the kindergarten class of Kelly Ball last week. She arrived Hood River have decided the I The Chronicle will close at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 3 1, for the holidays. Because of the short- with a letter from Mr. Claus for every member of the class ideal gift for most occasions is a tree. ened work week, early copy will be appreciated. ; and entertained with stories about Christmas. Not a dead tree to put up I Have a wonderful holiday, d I and decorate, or a live tree to *****I****** plant in the yard, but a real Bean growers tree -to be left in the woods BUFFET OPEN 5:OO-9:00 p.m. and enjoyed by future gen- Chicken Alfredo On the Haire side of the block on Seeger we feel like back- Cod sliders. Our house is the only one that doesn’t have outdoor meet set erations of bears, chipmunks, Christmas lights sparkling. Perhaps it’s my imagination, but and presumably woodpeck- Honey Glazed Pork Loin it seems to me that we have more home outdoor Christmas ers. Baked Chicken decorations than in recent years. Dean Hadaway, president These 2 fellows have Beef Roll-Ups Some folks say that it’s because of the balmy weather that of the Tuscola County Dry formed a company called Potato & Vegetable “Save A Tree” that permits a made it easy to work outdoors. Bean Growers’ Association, $1295 announces that Jan. 5 will be person to buy a 10-foot tall Whatever, it’s nice to see. Available all evening Long-time residents, I know, will be quick to point out that the annual meeting and pro- tree for $50, a 24-footer for it doesn’t compare with the fifties, when Cass City was gram at the Brentwood Res- $100, or a 48-footer for Prime Rib $1495 “Christmas Town.” taurant in Caro. It didn’t just happen. Three volunteers. $200. These trees then go Those days are gone forever and let’s all enjoy what we The meeting will begin with decades or more ago when New people came to the iqto a trust and will never be Salmon Filets $1295 have today. breakfast at 7:15 a.m. The Cass City was Christmas front and the Festival contin- logged, the partners say. pecial menu offeredin the lounge all evening Merry Christmas. annual meeting and program Town and a tourist attraction ued to prosper. The tree buyer gets an iden- Music by “Backroads” will begin at 8 a.m. and will for all of mid-Michigan, the It needs another infusion to tifying plaque, certificate of ownership,and map showing Begins at 9:00 p.m. - No Cover Charge ************ include: a bean commission key to our success was the keep on ticking. Just call Reservations Suggested update and a market report. volunteer leadership of dedi- Hittler, Sward or Hyatt. They where his or her tree is lo- Christmas came early for David Loomis, Cass City. His Gregg Varner will discuss his cated residents, are in the phone book. cated. All of these trees are Charmont winning ticket, in the Cas City Chamber of Commerce spon- variety trials and trip to Ar- That’s not surprising be- Do it now. It will probably growing in the Blue Moun- sored contest, was drawn at Cass City Hardware. Shoppers gentina. The food quality cause every cultural and eco- make it a little more Merry tains of Eastern Oregon. have one more opportunity to win a bike in the last drawing protection act update will be nomic advance in Cass City Christmas for current board This is a nice idea for folks Thursday, Dec. 24. given by Chris Difonzo, is due to the work of persons members and certainly will who want to get involved in crlss City 517-87s-4321. Just register at all participating Cass City stores. Michigan State University, willing to give of their time make it a more sparkling forest management, I think. and Jim Kelley .from the and talents. Fourth of July for the entire A plan such as this might ********** Michigan State University Sure, that’s quite a state- community. eliminate much of the ani- Crops and Soils Department ment. But think about it and If you can believe the postmarks, a card was mailed from will visit with the group see if it doesn’t stand up. The ,Gagetown Dec. 24, 1908, to Detroit and returned to about genetic modification start of the industry in Cass ,Gagetown in 1930. It was a Christmas postcard, saying of dry beans and make some City was due to a group of :“Happy Christmas.” comments about the direc- volunteers who bought the : The card turned up this week at the Gagetown post office. tion of the dry bean breed- first industrial park land and ‘Linda Downing reports from the post office that the address ing program. worked with Anrod Screen ion the card seems to read: Eve Kinnell, RFD number one, Cylinder and Walbro Corpo- I Gagetown, Mich. CASS CITY CHRONICLE ration to come to the commu- It was mailed a long time before zip codes were needed, USPS 092-700 ni ty. ;when a letter cost 3 cents and the penny post card reigned PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Hills and Dales General xeme, ATCASS CITY, MICHIGAN 6550 Main Street Hospital and the Cass City xx Secon&class postage paM at Recreational Park would Cas8 CHy, Mlchlgan 48726 never have existed without POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the volunteers that started CASS CITY CHRONICLE, PO. them and others that moni- BOX 115, CASS CrrV, MI 48726 tored their expansion. John Hake, puMtsher The years that the July 4 NatbnalArkerlislng Repmsentatke. 20 Michigan Weekly Newspapers, Inc., Festival has been enjoyed by 257 Mlchlgan Avenue, East Lansing, the community earns a great Mlchlgan. big gold star for a long, long SubscQAlon Prices:To post offices In Tuscola, Huron and Sanllac Coun- list of volunteers. ties - $15.00 a year or 2 years lor It’s what has kept the Festi- $25.00,3 yeam for $35.00,$9.50 for val alive and well. Local his- 6 months, and 3 months for S.50. In MicMgan - $1 8.00 a year, 2 years tory buffs can tell you that $31.OO. before the Festival there was In other parts of the Unlted States - an annual Homecoming and ss City Chronicle $20.00 a year, or 2 years $35.00. Payable in advance. before that a fair. When the 872-2010 For irlormationregarding newspaper movers and shakers no advertlslng and commerclal and )ob longer cared, they quietly printing, telephone 872-2010. slid into oblivion. In the 20 years that the Fes- tival has operated, a long list of community leaders have helped make it go. But that was then and this is now. Today. Today help is needed to keep the Festi- val a community event. The Fcstival committee includes board members who have long service and are preparing to step down, Alan “Duke” Sward has been at it over a dozen years and Jane Hittler has many years on the committee. Others working are Bob Cnare and Doug Take all of your classes right here Hyatt. We would love to work with in Cass City! Call us today for information new members to provide a about our degree programs in Accounting, smooth transition, Sward Management, Computer Information says, and keep the Festival Systems, Administrative Assistant, Medical one which we can all be proud of, Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist, and A few years ago the Festi- Receptionist. Or ask about our Bachelor val was on the verge of col- program in Management, Accounting, or lapse because of the lack of Business Administration.

I (517)872-1129 6667 Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 > w.baker edu Chronicle Liners Work Like Magic! i For a career. For a future. For a life? i Cass City Chronicle i 8; An Equal Opy’ br1tlnily Afllrrnative Action Instilullon Phone 872-201 0 PAGE FOUR CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Laurie CHAPPECS Farm Bureau

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by Amanda Chappel Jack Laurie of Cass City, Tuscola County, was reelected president of Michi- gan Farm Bureau, Dec. 11, Enjoying ~ the holiday ’ during the group’s 79th an-. nual meeting in Traverse City. Wayne Wood of. This Christmas holiday ally don’t know what we will this year, will also be going Marlette, Sanilac County, many students and staff from be doing, The kids are plan- to Florida for 11 glorious was reelected vice president., Cass City High School will ning everything,” said Mrs. days. She’s a junior at Cass Seven new board members be traveling all over to spend Folk. She will be there for City. Erin and her sister will were elected to state posts- time with family and friends. New Year’s Eve and a few be going south to visit their and 4 farmers were reelected. Some students are lucky to days after. She is looking dad. Laurie and his wife, Betty, spend time down south with forward to seeing the Christ- “I’ve been to Walt Disney live near Cass City. The fam- the sun and others will be mas displays and all of the World and all of the other ily owns and operates Laurie enjoying the snow on the Christmas decorations. Mrs. theme parks so many times I ‘ Acres, a ~~O-COW,1,600-acre slopes. There are also many Folk said, “Like Tiny Tim could walk around them with farm. Their sons are the third students who will be sticking said, ‘God bless us, every- my eyes closed,” said Erin. generation to manage the around home to enjoy the one.’” Even though she won’t be farm. holidays in Cass City. On the chillier side, many going to the theme parks like Laurie, an at-large director, Many people all over the students and staff will be hit- most vacationers, she is look- has served as Michigan Farm world celebrate the holidays ting the slopes for some great ing forward to partying with Bureau president since 1986 with traditions. Some tradi- skiing, that is if there is snow, friends. and as a board member since tions are pretty normal, get- Dave Hobbs, a senior, will Mandy Board will be 1966. He was elected to the ting to open up one present be spending four days in spending time away from her American Farm Bureau Fed- on Christmas Eve or going to Lake Placid, New York, ski- family to go to Florida from eration board of directors in Granny’s on Christmas Day. ing with his family for the Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 with a 1989 and now serves on the Cass City’s high school art holidays. Dave loves to ski friend and her family. She national executive commit- teacher, Mrs. Judy Hoelzle, and he is totally pumped will be enjoying the holiday tee. will be traveling to Ohio over about getting to go. with Shelly Hendrick, who Wood, who represents Dis- the holidays. “Every year Senior English teacher just returned from Denmark trict 6 on the board, lives near my whole family meets at Dennis Meck will be taking last week, and Shelly’s fam- Marlotto with hic wifP -- CIlHl IYLLU .I 1&11 Ll.0 .I I*”’ my mom’s and we enjoy his daughter skiing at Sylvan ily. Mandy is going to Sea Ski Resort. “My wife Diane.a dairy He owns and operates many festive traditions,” said World and is also looking A GAS LEAK from the stove (pictured on right) caused an estimated $40,000 in in doesn’t really like skiing but Mrs. Hoelzle. forward to seeing all of the with a son and brother As she told me the things my daughter does. We’ll other Florida sights. ‘‘ I’m fire damage Tuesday at the residence of Lee and Theresa Strickland of Gagetown. that her family does every have fun,” he said. going to miss my friends and Christmas Eve, my nose Sarah Rutkowski gets to go my family but I’m really ex- curled up and I got a puzzled skiing in Gaylord at the Tree- cited,” Mandy said. Farm expression on my face. On tops Resort. She will be go- Like most students, Kara Christmas Eve her family has ing with the Bennett family. Gaymer, a senior at CCHS, a traditional meal with the “We go every year. I hope will be sticking around home workshop main dish always being an- there is snow this year,” said to celebrate. She will defi- chovy spaghetti. Mrs. Sarah. She will be enjoying nitely be filled with Christ- Hoelzle assured me that thc New Year’s Eve and New mas spirit after this holiday. scheduled anchovy taste blends with the Year’s Day on the slopes. Kara has around 4 different How to cope with what may sauce and you could hardly That sounds like a lot of fun. family Christmas celebra- be troubling farm gate prices taste it. Things will be heating up in tions to attend. “I’m busy for the next year or 18 “It’s an acquired taste,” shc Florida with all of our stu- preparing for them, but it’s months will be the focus of said. Fried smclt, fried po- dents going there. Going nice to see everybody,” said an agricultural risk manage- tatoes and fried cauliflower down south seems to be the Kara. ment workshop Jan. 12 for are also served. Rose popular thing to do this year. I will be spending time Thumb-area livestock and EXTRA SAVINGS Hoelzle, Mrs. Hoelzle’s I would love to be able to sit around Cass City with my cash crop producers. daughter, a senior at CCHS, in the sun and read a book family. I will go to Bad Axe The workshop will run from says, “ I like everything, but all day in the beautiful to my aunt’s house Jan. 2 to 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. at I’ve never tried the smelt. It’s weather. celebrate with my aunts, the Tri-City Airport near Freeland. Off Laces-Ribbons-Trims a little too scary for me.” Shelly Ulfig will he in uncles, cousins and my 70% Those are some traditions Florida for one’week spend- grandparents. We get to- Speakers will include that I’ve never taken part in ing it on the beach and on the gether for every holiday and MSU Extension agricultural but they sound kind of neat. golf course. Her parents, it’s always very enjoyable. I agents and farm manage- Do the Christmas lights in brothers and grandma will be am excited about this Christ- ment experts and officers Washington, D.C., sound like enjoying the sunshine. “I mas holiday. My brother and from Farm Credit Services. 50%Off All Other Merchandise d beautiful sight to you? don’t really want to be away sister are home from college, Workshop registration is Nrs. Nancy Folk, the sopho- from home for Christmas. I so now all 4 of us kids will $20 per person. The registra- more English teacher, will be was looking forward to see- get to be together for a tion deadline is Jan. 7. Make visiting her son and daugh- ing the snow,” said Shelly. couple weeks. checks payable to MSU Ex- ter-in-law in Virginia. “I re- Erin Creason, 3 new student Holidays are spent giving tension and mail to MSU caring, and loving. I hope Extension, 5615 Center Ave., that yours is filled with all Bay City, MI 48708-5994. sorts of happiness and joy. For more information, con- Merry Christmas and have a tact John Burke at 517-895- safe and Happy New Year. 4026. u‘ uu ’‘ IPARTSSIORESI 1 1 Holbrook $I Last Minute Gift Ideas 8 Area News Mrs. Thelma Jackson Phone 658-2347 P 7 Piece 1 1 91 Screwdriver Marge Feebish and Jim were Sunday guests of Ben Ballagh won high prizes and and Donelda Meske at Port 8 Set With I Helen Elicott and Leo Hope. I Storage Rack Feebish won low prizes The Holbrook Helpers 4-H #I2727 when 2 tables of euchre were group met at the home of played at the home of Mrs. Mrs. Jim Doerr Wednesday Martin Sweeney. The next evening, where the group g $495 party will be Jan. 14 at the was instructed in canvas Feebish home. stitching by Marge Murdick. U Mr, and Mrs. Bob Jackson The next meeting will be were Thursday afternoon held in January at the Doerr guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mike home. Rumptz, Bill Cleland of Walled Lake June Particka, Charlotte and Bob Cleland of Particka, Penny Guigar and Waterford spent the weekend Mrs. Curtis Cleland went to with Mrs. Alex Cleland and Port Austin to see “Miracle Carol Laming. on 34th Street” at the Port Bob and Mary Lou Harris / Austin playhouse Sunday of Auburn Heights were before having dinner at Monday guests of Ben and Sweeties in Port Austin. Donelda Meske at Port Hope Betty and Bryce Hagen at- and later visited Betty and tended their granddaughter, Bryce Hagen in the after- 4 Piece Jennifer Hagen’s, pre-school noon. Select yours p Christmas program at the Rodney Walsh visited Allen Bad Axe K of C Hall Thurs- Y Ratcheting Tie Down Set Farrelly Monday forenoon. m Regency’s 1 day. 818320 Greg and Susan Krozek, Bobbi and Cheryl Allen and Ryan and Samantha of Kinde fine collection r1mmPPPot Allen Farrelly had dinner at were Sunday supper guests Cousins in Bad Axe Tuesday of 8 Padded Creeper 1 of Ray and Rita Depcinski. Wedding $I and later went to Cheryl Mrs. Bob Cleland Jr., Mrs. a Seat With Tool ! Allen’s home. Alex Cleland and Carol Invitations and Storage Tray Born to Cindy and Richard Laming spent Monday and Accessories I Depcinski, a 6-pound, 11- Tuesday with Bob Cleland 1 b #e109 ounce daughter, Brooke Y !!! Sr. at Waterford. Elise, Dec. 11 at Huron Me- Mike Zauner of Indiana a#I $3749 [ morial Hospital in Bad Axe, spent from Friday till Mon- I a Grandparents are Cynthia day with Mr. and Mrs. Jack 40” Steel a Meldrum and Rita and Ray Pelton. Ell -W Depcinski, Bobbi and Cheryl Allen and !I !I Padded Creeper P Jean Osentoski was a Sat- Allen Farrelly attended the K urday forenoon guest and a #8108 of C fish fry at Bad Axe Fri- Cass City Chronicle 8 Bob Cleland Sr. of Waterford day. 1 spent from Wednesday till Mrs. David Hacker was a Sunday with Mrs. Alex Monday guest of Mrs. Earl 872-2010 Cleland and Carol Laming. Sc hen k. Mrs. Martin Sweeney vis- Eleven members of the ited her aunt, Susie Traveling Breakfast Club Grzybowski, Wednesday met at McDonald’s Food and evening , Family Delicatessen Thurs- Betty and Bryce Hagen day morning. PAGE FIVE CAss CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 Down Memory Lane Santa Letters 1 From the files of the Chronicle Drew Guinther Morgan

5 YEARS AGO Phillip Jones. Leith, a former 10 YEARS AGO The Village Council Tues- Cass City High School day night reviewed the proposed M-8 1 widening Peace on earth, good will teacher, was taken into CUS- An early morning accident project. The widening will I 20 years experience (51 7) 872-5375 I toward men - - The message tody. on M-81 just east of Cass r is being brought to life in City claimed the life of increase M-81 to 4 lanes to The homes of Robert and both village limits, 2 lanes Cass City, courtesy of the Donna Wischmeyer, 6860 James G. Haley, 23, of 4824 , INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY Shabbona United Methodist Kelly Road, when his vehicle for traffic and 2 lanes for par- Herron Dr., and Dana allel parking. Church. The live nativity Truemner, 6577 Huron St., slammed broadside into a scene, set up north of Main COUNSELING were each winners of $150 tree. A passenger in his ve- 35 YEARS AGO Street at the east end of town, in the Cass City Chamber of hicle, Penny K. Terbush, 18, Depression Anxiety will continue Wednesday and Commerce’s “Decorating for also of Cass City, was taken ADD/ADHD 4 Grief & Loss Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. John Marshall, former em- Dollars” contest. to Hills and Dales General ployee at Cliff Ryan’s John Poor Self-Esteem Marriage Conflict Last week’s fatal shooting Hospital and then transferred Owen-Gage teachcrs, who Deere Tractor Sales, has pur- Anger School Problems at Chelsea High School sent via helicopter to St. Mary’s have been without a contract chased the business from shock waves through the Medical Center, where she 18 months, staged an in- owner Cliff Ryan. Cass City School District. for was listed in “critical” con- formal picket prior to the Santa Claus received more Drew Guinther The gunman was identified dition Monday morning. Morgan as Stephen Leith, 39, a annual elementary Christmas orders for color television Bill Woodward of Cass City sets for area homes this year Chelsea chemistry teacher program Monday night at was injured Wednesday Dear Santa, Gagetown Elementary than ever before, according Dear San ta, who walked out of a griev- while working in the woods Hi, it’s me, Morgan. As you School. to reports from Cass City’s 2 ance meeting Thursday, re- near Kalamazoo when a dead already know, this is my 4th turned minutes later with a The Elkland Township leading television centers. I am six years old now and limb fell on him and he suf- Bud Schneeberger, of for Christmas this year I Christmas and I’ m very ex- Caring for Others, Inc. 9mm semiautomatic pistol Board was scheduled to be- fered a broken vertebra in his cited about it! I have been a and opened fire, killing gin legal proceedings last Schneeberger TV Sales and would like a Thomas The Padgett Randall, MS W, CS W neck. Service, speculates in a few Tank Engine Roundhouse very good girl this year. school Supt. Joseph Piasecki week against a township resi- The Chemical Financial Mommy is a little concerned 44 7 0 S. Seeger St., CasCifx Michigan and wounding Principal dent for failing to clean up years there will be just as with the green doors and a Corporation has given 4 large many color sets as black and Round About Action Turn- that you may see it different, (5 7 7) 872-3564 Ronald Mead and teacher his yard but come on Santa, I’m only lots on Main Street between white. table. I would like a new AFFORDABLE.. COUNSELING - MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED Ale and Sherman Streets to A group of carolers visited green engine with a yellow 3 1/2 and I really have been a good girl! BRINGINGQUALITY CARE, the Economic Development Stevens Nursing Home Sat- face on the front, Henry’s log RIGHT TO YOUR HOME Corporation of Cass City. In urday night. Cheering up the car and the log loader. I Enough about that, let’s get recent years, the lots have patients were Betty Jo Agar, could use some new track if down to business. The only 1 Professional and Business I been leased to the village for Roger Parrish, A.J. Stevens, you have room in your sleigh thing I really want for Christ- a token rental and used as a Ken Eisinger, Helen Stevens, and Tugger the dog. mas is Baby come to me. Shc public park. Linda Schram and Dick Erla. is so neat! Mornmy says I Jeremy Stieler of Marlette need some new jeans and my DI R ECTO RY Santa was also present. Merry Christmas. I love own slippers. But my dog, was the grand prize winner Gavel Club officials have you. of a 2 1-inch color TV for his estimated that Santa Claus Sass-Cec, needs some chew guess that 2950 “Big Deluxe toys so she’ll leave my slip- handed out between 300-400 Anderson, Tuckey, Burgers” would be servcd packages of candy to area pers alone! My cat, Raisin, DOUGLAS during Hardce’s grand open- Drew ,Guinther he needs some excrcise Bernhardt, Doran & Co., P.C FROMSKILLED NURSIP~ youngsters Friday evening, Cranberry Twp., PA PANKRATZ, M.D. ing. Stieler’s guess was only Dec. 2. equipment (he’s a bit Certified Public Accountants 4 shy of the actual number chubby)! And Mommy, well Gary Anderson,CPA (Caro) Robert Tuckey, CPA (Cass City) Board Certified Heartland Home Health of burgers served by the fast she don’t need anything, but Jerry Bernhardt,CPA (Caro) Huron Memorial Hospital I’d like it if you brought her brings a full range of home care food rcstaurant. Thomas Dotan, CPA (Caro) Orthopaedic Attcnding the Christmas a pair of snow pants. And I Valerie Jamieson, CPA (Cass City) services, delivered with the 715 E. Frank St., Caro, MI For niort’ drrrrils iit~our Show at Whiting Auditorium want the rest of my family to Surgery Childbirth classes set Phone 673-3137 in Flint Saturday were Doris have lots of love and happi- Church St., Cass MI proRrurn.\, id1 todrry 6261 City, So when you or a loved one Evans, Shirley Strickland, Huron Memorial Hospital, techniques, pain manage- ness. Phone 872-3730 *Specializing in 800-932-6691 needs care at home, give LIS a call. I Helen Lorenzen, Vera Bad Axc, will be offering a ment and more. Joint Replacement, Wc’II come knocking. Hoadley and Alexia Cook. 6-wcck scrics of childbirth Love, I There is a $25 charge for the Morgan Arthroscopic ClXSCS t0 hc held Thursday class, which is taught by 25 YEARS AGO evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 DO YOU HAVE A Surgery & Marlene Corl, R.N. Heartland- p.m., beginning Jan. 7. P.S. 1’11 leave you some of DRINKING PROBLEM? HOhlE HEA‘AL‘I’HCAKE &! H0SI’IC:k Fructure Care It was revealed by Trustee These classes are for any ex- For mure information or to my NaNa’s cookies, they’re ALCOHOLICS Erndovment opportunities available Dr. D.E. Rawson that the the best! And a glass of milk pcctant mother who is due register call Huron Memorial ANONYMOUS Doen Rd., Suite 4, bulk of the estate of the late before April and wants to Hospital Community Rela- and some carrots for the re- AND AL-ANON F455 Helen Stevens will be left to learn iiiore about nutrition, tions Department at 5 17- indeer. Be careful Santa, see ME ET INGS Cass City, MI 48726 the village specifically for thc labor process, relaxation 269-952 1. you next year. 1-800-267-5692 HOURS BY the construction of an out- Every Friday Evening - 8:OO p.m. APPOINTMENT door municipal swimming Good Shepherd LutheranChurch pool. Cass City (517) 872-4320 A Sunday night fire de------stroyed a house and contents INSURANCE or belonging to Ben Lesoski, at (517) 269-9551 the corner of Green and Bay % City-Forestville Roads, Y5utYouCanHavea I N.Y. Yun, M.D. about one and a half miles west of Gagetown. Retirement Income For Life Physician & Surgeon 1 Office Hours: Sandy Scott was the winner We offer annuity products and lRAs that guarantee a Rich Y pma LUTC Mon.-Fri. - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. of an all-expensepaid trip for lifetime retirement income and big tax advantages. Call 6703 Main Street 2 to Las Vegas recently in a Thurs. - Closed your Farm Bureau Insurance agent today. Cas City, MI 48726 Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. rafflc conducted by thc Ro- - Made from your bonelessmeat. Phone: 6232 Hospital Drive tary Club. m FARM WREAU 872-4326 Making all types of sausage. HDmINSURANCE Cass City Dr. James Ballard, his wife, 6bRY YUlUAL FARM WRIAU Loft FCIY (rUR€AU OENLIIAL specializing in all wild game. rWIIrCU . . MAKING YOUR FUTURE Off ice 872-4733 2 sons and married daughter www.farmbureauinsurance-r-ni.com 3- Vattar, Sausage Maker MORE PREDICTABLE -c------Res. 872-4257 and son-in-law returned co Ann & Rhea - home recently from a 3- HEALTH CARE 51768-8609 5 17-d72-435 1 ------A- month cruise of the Bahama ----I--- 1745 E, Cass City Rd., Ubly, MI 48475 Islands. The Ballard crew set COMMUNITY ------PHYSICIANS HEALTH CLINIC Hours: p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays sail in a 46-foot yawl called 6:30 the Wanderjahr - - year of the HOON K. FOR NON-EMERGENCY 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturdays; Sundays by appointment wanderer. The voyage began HEALTH CARE fee from Bay City Aug. 30. JEUNG, M.D. $50 Including physician’s fee Surgeon and clinic room Specialist in Stomact No appointment necessary and Bowel Problems Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 1 HILLS & DALES 1 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily FEEDAHERDOF Saturday 9 to noon GENERAL HOSPITAL - 12 Closed Thursday 872-21 21 6236 Hospital Drive Physician on site 24 hr./day Cass City, MI 48726 for emergency care. Phone 872-461 1 FAMILY RURAL 872-3490 HEALTH CARE Dr. Jeffrey Crowley “We’re here for your Chiropractor health cure needs“ 4452 Doerr Rd Richard A. Hall, D.0, (across from Shell Gas Station) John fawacki PA-C Phone 872-4241 4674 Hill St., Cass City Phone 872-4725 Ofticc Hours: S.H. Raythatha, M.D Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dr. Ray Sat. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

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Call Susan Hoppe D.V.M. 4438 S. Seeger St. 872-2010 Phone 872-2255 PAGE SIX CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN -, Hawks top Patriots Friday

QREATEA THUMB WEST Ieam Cass City ?5 3ty Reese 104 EPBP 104 for fourth straight victorvJ Mayville 11 3 USA 01 1 fects of the long football sea- times of the game to break It proved effective. The BCAS The Cass City Red Hawks 02 1 broke open a tight game mid- son and subsequent celcbra- the USA rally. Patriots did not score again Bad Axe way through the third quar- tion as state champions in the When play resumed, Jason for 4 112 minutes and, led by ter to win their fourth straight opening quarter. Wright hit a trey, Craig Dan Cuddie, who scored 11 E game of the young season, USA had trouble finding Ernmert added 3 quick hoops points in the charge that saw defeating visiting USA Patri- the hoop at the start of the and Cass City was comfort- the Hawks net 17 unan- Brown Ctly ably in front again, 28-14, swered points, Cass City SandUSky ots, 60-47, in a Greater game. Cass City utilized its Cm-LexHarborBeach 1 1 21 2e3 a*’ Thumb West league tilt. fast break to move into a 13- with 2 minutes left in the went in front, 47-28, and vir- Marlene The win set the stage for the 5 first quarter lead. half. tually assured the victory. Vi! 02 Hawks’ trip to Car0 Tuesday The Patriots picked up the USA was far from through, Craig Emmert had a triple 1* to meet the undefeated Ti- pace and found the range in and in the first 3:45 of the double for the Hawks. He +* gers, arguably the best team the second quarter, moving third quarter staged its best had 17 points, 17 rebounds NORTH CENTRAL THUMB A Cass City will face this sea- to within 4 points midway rally of the season, moving and 10 blocked shots. eville Pf son. through the period. Coach to within 2 points, 30-28, Dan Cuddie produced what Owen-Gage 1 0 ?f1 1 It appeared as if the Patri- Jeff Hartel then called the when Hartel called his sec- Peck 10 13’ was probably the best all- Kh ston 11 12 ots had vet to shake the ef- first of 2 time-outs in crucial ond time-out. around game of his career. CP8A-Fairgrove 0 1 0 2‘3 ,‘ He anticipated passing lanes PortNorthHuron Hope 0 21 01 3J2 and came up with 7 steals. He also had 10 assists and 12

points e FRIDAY’S RESULTS Heath Zawilinski netted 18 CassEPBP Clty 77, 60,Bad USA Axe 4763 t points, about standard for Mayville 59, WAS 55 Deckewille 70 Ub 32 i him this season. Reese 95, Va&r ki MarleneBrown City 52, 74. Cros-Lex Yale 56 40 b Hartel said that the team 1 Harbor Beach 62, Sandusky 46 defense is still a question Peck 51, North Huron 40 mark even though the team Owen-Gage 53, Port Hope 40 L Kingston 53 A-Fair rove 38 is giving up only an average Caseville Si, CPS $3 of 51 points per game. Rebounding continues as a TUESDAY’S GAMES 1 strength of the team. Cass Cass C’ at Cam City topped the Patriots on cps at ‘Lmwille the glass, 36 to 24. Hartel said that the team’s WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 QAMES EPBP at Harbor Beach free throw shooting is a con- USA at Ubly cern. We would like to be at Capac at Brown Cfty 70 percent or better. Against BCAS at Holiday Tournament the Patriots Cass City was 12 of I8 for 67 percent. USA hit just 7 of I2 for 5 1.3 percent. RED HAWK Dan Cuddie finds Heath Zawilinski along the baseline in Friday’s Greater Thumb Conference tilt with vis- CASS CITY - Cuddie 3-1 iting Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools. The pair combined (3-4) 12; Wright 0- 1 (0-0) 3; Zawilinski 8-0 (1-1) 17; for 29 points in the hosts’ 60-47 win. King 0-0 (2-2) 2; Hartel 0-0 (2-2) 2; Goodall 3-0 (I -3) 7; Emmert 7-0 (3-6) 17. TOTALS - 21-2 (12-18) 60, USA - Nitz 1-0 (0-0)2; Hahn Bulldogs open NCTL EYECARE - 1-0 (0-0) 2; Sting 1 - 1 (0-0) 5; Vermeersch 3-0 (7- 1 I ) 13; Kriesch 2-0 (0-0) 4; Arnold BULLDOG CORY FRITZ squeezes through a pair of Port 4-2 (0-0) 14; Kemp 2-0 (0- &EYEWEWEAR 0) 4; McNeil O-I (0-0) 3; play with 53-46 win Hope defenders Friday in Owendale. The sophomore guard TOTALS - 14-4 (7-12) 47. scored 6 points in the hosts’ 53-46 North Central Thumb A pair of North Central More important to double tigures with 13 tal- FOR EVERYONE Thumb League foes opened Westover, however, was an- lies. Cliff Roggenbuck League victory. Attempting to block the shot is Blue Star Casey their cage conference carn- other aspect that Richards chipped in with 9. Professional eye paign Friday in Owendale brings to the floor for the exams Hawks top ~~ Eggert. searching for their first win Bulldogs. Prescriptions filled OWEN-GAGE - S. of the season: “Ryan is able to alter some Mellendorf 1-1 (2-2) 7; Fritz Large selection of 3-0 (0-0)6; J. Salcido 1 - 1 (0- ffarnes Tom Thumb Varsity Buys’ Basketball Tournament ; .‘AII types of contacts Bulldogs (1-1) had evened ler carried much of 0) 5; R. Salcido 0-0 (1 -2) 1 & Howard 2-0 (2-5) 6; Anthes No-line bifocals Owendale, Michigan - December 28 29 their season mark with a 53- the scoring burden for the 46 decision against visiting guests. Merconnected on a 2-0 (0-0) 4; C,Mellendorf 5- Glasses repaired 0 (0-0) 10; Bolzman 1-0 (4- Blue Cross & VSP Cass City baske’tball fans Port Hope. pair of triples for Port Hope The Blue Stars (0-3) will in the initial frame, which 6) 6; Warack 2-0 (0-1) 4; participant Owen-Gage are rarely treated to dunks Richards 2-0 (0-1) 4. get a chance to avenge the ended with the guests hold- I 1 and when one occurs, it usu- TOTALS - 19-2 (9-15) 53. December 28 ally briefly ignites the fans. loss this Monday as the 2 ing a 10-9 advantage. Mer DAVID C. Against the Ubly Bearcats schools are scheduled to rcgistcrcd garnc scoring hon- 6:Oo p.m. meet again during the lbtn ors with 15 points. BATZER II, O.D. last Tuesday, the fans were PORT HOPE - R. Zick 2-0 Thurn h Tou rn arrie n t in Professional Eye t-l treated to a doubleheader Shanc Mellendorf sparked (0-0) 4; C. Roggenbuck 3-1 Care riI I Owendale. Port Hope when Heath Zawilinski a Bulldog run prior to thc (0-0) 9; M. Iseler 4-2 (1-2) 4672 Hill St., Cass City December 29 I With the hosts’ win, Coach December 29 jammed a pair as the Hawks inter ini ssio n when he drove 15; T. Miller 2-0 (1-2) 5; C. 872-3404 7:30 p.m. Champions Leon Westovcr celebrated his 6:OO p.m. rolled over Ubly, 74-38. the length of the floor and Eggert 3-0 (7- 10) 13. Bad Axe 269-7263 Carsonville-Port Sanilac first victory at the helm of the pulled up for an 8’ jumper I The outcome was nearly TOTALS - 14-3 (9-14) 46. I 1 I decided in the opening mo- Bulldog program. shot that tied the score at 15- December 28 ments of the game as Westover used large substi- all. Mellendorf’s antics com- 7:30 p.m. Cass City converted 8 tution patterns, sorrietimes in menced a 9-5 Bulldog run straight shots and roared to a groups of 5 players, much of with slightly over 3 minutes 16-0 lead and never looked the opening half that ended remaining till the break. LIVE Caseville back. with the hosts in front 24-20. The visitors were able to The first quarter explosion “I mixed the kids up,’’ said slice into the Bulldog margin ENTERTAINMENT! was led by Dan Cuddie and Westover. “One problem (we after the break, but couldn’t Zawilinski. Cuddie posted have) is the kids haven’t overcome an 18-13 scoring the best quarter of his career played much.” advantage by the hosts in the with a trey, 2 2-pointers and Reserve Ryan Richards final frame. 4 of4 free throws. Zawilinski gave Westovcr some valu- Chad Mellendorf led all saved his 2 dunks for the last able minutes during the Bulldog scorers with 10 half, but collected 4 hoops opening stanla. The Bulldog points. Joel Bolzman earned anyway and when the car- center notched a couple of top rebounding honors for nage was over, the Hawks buckets in the paint, witch the winners with 8. had a 20-point lead, 27-7. helped to spot the Bulldogs Besides Iseler, the Blue The teams played on even to an early 8-7 edge. Stars had Casey Eggert in Thurs., Dec. 31 terms in the second quarter I* as Craig Emmert took over in the scoring column with Owen-Gage spikers JOIN US FOR OUR 10 of his 16 points for the evening. At the intermission, NEW YEAR’S EVE The Hawks were coasting compete Saturday 43-22. Jason Wright showed that PARTY he is capable of scoring as he at Vassar tourney converted a pair of treys in the third period and C o ac h J ud y Campbe 11’ s the identical scores ni 15-5. 0 Boxed Cards Zawilinski added 4 hoops in Owen-Gage spi kers leaped Campbell ’s spi kers split thc quarter on his way to a into action Saturday at the with Reese at the tourney, Christmas Giftware tcarn-high 22 points for the Vas sar I nv i t at i on 21 1 To u r n n- winning 15-8 and suffering night. He also collected 5 re- ment. ii I6 14 setback. NOMA Lights bounds arid blocked 2 shots. The defending North Cen- “It was a good cxpericnce,” said Coach Carnpbell. “Most (excludes collectible items, Precious Moments, etc.) Cuddie ended with 18 tral Thumb League champi- points, 6 assists and 5 steals. ons compiled a 2-2-1 riiark teams there had a lot of se- Emmert blocked 5 shots. during pool play with tilts niors. I messed around with The Hawks won the battle against Clio, Reese, Genescc the lineup ;i lot.” Take An Additional of the glass with a 30-20 ad- and North Branch Wcsleyan. Kristie Radabaugh led all vantage. The Bulldogs werc edged Bulldog scorers at the event - ~~ ~ on the day by C‘lin and with 30 points. Following Thurs. - 9:30 p.m. till 4 a.m. 20% off CASS CITY - Cuddie 5-1 Vassar. Campbell’s squad Raclabnugh in the scoring (5-8) 18; Wright 0-2 (0-0)6; suffered defeats of 1 S- I3 and coluiiiii werc teanimates Erin Seasonal Advertised Merchandise Zawilinski 11-0 (0-0) 22; 16-14 by the hosts, while Sdcido and Danielle Fritz, Featuring... Hartel 0-0 (2-4) 2; VanVliet Clio recorded easy victorieq who split 44 points. 2-0 (0-0) 4; Goodall 2-0 (2- of 15-3 and 15.5. At the nct, Cassie kirgo 2) 6; Emmert 6-0 (4-5) 16. Campbell pointed to the pnccd the Bulldogs with 30 “TRIGGER HAPPY” TOTALS - 26-3 (13-20) 74. Bulldogs’ lack of offensc kills. V;lrgo topped her team during thc beatings. with 80 sets. UBLY - O’Berski 0-1 (4-4) “We got in spells where wc Also helping the Bulldog Midnight Snack Buffet +k 7; Zulauf 1-0 (0-0) 2; were afraid to play offense. 1 cause at Vassar were Dekoski 1-0 (0-0) 2; Gobie lack people willing to hit,” Stcphanic Lowry with 69 0-2 (0-0) 6; Weber 2-0 (0-2) said thc veteran mentor. digs arid Jenna Root with IS 4; Ligrow 0-2 (1-2) 7; Owen-Gage’s 2 wins ovet blocks. Maurer 2-0 (0-0)4; Block 0- the weekend came at thc ex- Thc Bulldogs will travel to 0 (2-2) 2; Anthony 1-0 (2-4) pense of Gcnescc by the compete at the Bad Axc In- 4. scores of 15-3 and 15-5, and vitational Saturday, Jan. 9, in NO COVER CHARGE TOTALS - 7-5 (9-14) 38. North Branch. who lost hy their- next outing. PAGE SEVEN CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 I Foster grandparents learning computers

The Human Development ter grandparent director. Cornmission’s(HDC) Foster “Our grandparents work with Grandparent Program re- children who are always talk- cently proved that “it’s never ing about using computers too late to learn.” AS mein- and the Internet. This train- bers of HDC’s Foster Grand- ing gave the foster grandpar- parent Program, grandparents an opportunity to be- ents from Huron, Sanilac and come familiar with what the Tuscola counties joined to- kids are talking about. I be- gether at Great Lakes Col- lieve it will help both the lege in Caro for the opportu- grandparents, and children nity to use and become more they work with.” familiar with computers. For The foster grandparent pro- some grandparents, it was - gram is designed for those 60 their very first time behind years Or older who have 1im- the keyboard and monitor. ited income. Foster grand- HDC’s AmeriCorPs mem- parents have a special job, KED HAWK heavyweight Chris Uubay pinned Anthony bers, along with local Youth working with children who Matson 47 seconds into Wednesday’s match with Burton volunteers, were in charge of need the most attention, love, teaching the foster grandpar- stability, food, clothing and Bendle. Cass City disposed of Bendle 54-28 and Lake Fenton ents basic skills and Usage Of shelter. They see, hear and the computer. The first 2 know the child’s needs. 60-16 to up their non-tournament season record to 6-0.

RED HAWK SPIKERS Sara Homakie (left) and Monica days Were Spent On essential Grandparents establish- - - .. one-- .. - Dorland are in position to return a shot during Saturday’s computerskills, such a? how to-one relationships with to turn on the machine, and children, providing love and Car0 Invitational Tournament. CaSS City compiled a 2-6 what the mouse is. Gradu- understanding, Most- - . foster- .- .. . Hawk wrestlers remain ally the grandparentsbecame grandparentswork with chil- record during pool play at the event. more comfortable with the dren in regular classroom computers, and eventually settings, at a site close to their learned how to compose let- home. Currently grandpar- perfect with 6-0 mark ters, make banners and cer- ents serve in public and in- ti t’i c ate s , draw pictures , and, Cass City- spikers short- termediate schools, detention Pnxh Dm Markel’s Cass One such youngster is Jer- Dorland, Dave Sutter and .on, the U ezern handed at ai :t and ‘P wins. f astest The Cass City volleyball Cass Clit a;gainst $am traveled to Caro Satur- spikes.,I 18 sec- day and competed in its first at the tc tournament of the season, Hende:r! I€Iawks *on by Millington. more 1M id Chris :I Coach Beth Howard’s the tea m 11osts’ squad compiled a 2-6 record Earl ie pins. jn 4 2-game sets with Monda U ickest Nouvel, Freeland, Bridge- to AkrtIn :nloved port and Mayville during and Ut pool play. Nouvel registered wins of 15-9 and 15-5 against the Hawks, while Freeland earned decisions of 15-6 and 15-0. “It was a learning experi- “ence,” said Coach Howard, .who played without a full .roster. Missing were the services pf front line force Shelly Ulfig, who was on vacation. goward pulled 2 players :from the Hawks’ junior var- *sity team - Kayla f Wol schl ager and Heather !Edwards - to help fill the ;void. f. “I looked on the court and \we had 2 sophomores and one freshman playing,” said t Howard. The Hawks mustered splits in games with Bridgeport and Mayville. Cass City’s 1 15-4 victory over Bridgeport c was the only.defeat the Tri- Valley Conference foe suf- hfered in pool play. The ‘scores between the Wildcats and Hawks were 15-13 and 12-15. “We missed Shelly a lot,” said Howard. “She keeps everyone going. She’s our leader on the floor.” Howard cited the efforts of several Hawks on the day. Senior Kara Mellendorf led SEMCO declares aividends I The Board of Directors of EMCO Energy, Inc. has Eeclared its regular quarterly bash dividends on the out- ?standing stock of the com- any as follows:

Quarterly dividend No. 81 of $578 125 per share on the outstanding $2.3 125, Series I!A, convertible cumulative 1 preferred stock of the corpo- 1 ration.

I Quarterly dividend NO. 86 f of $.20per share on the com- : mon stock of the corporation. Both dividends are payable

I Feh. 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business Feb. 5. SEMCO Energy is an energy-focused holding company with 3 subsidiaries: SEMCO Energy Gas Co., a regulated natural gas distri- bution company with ap- proximately 240,000 customers in Michigan; SEMCO Energy Services, an unregulated marketer of natural gas and related services, and SEMCO Energy Ventures, which operates and acquires companies involved in natural gas construction, ’ energy engineering and pro- ’ pane operations. PAGE EIGHT CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN.. CALL 872-2010 TO PLACE AN ACTION AD-.

Transit10 words (nonbusiness) or less, $2.50 rates, each General General For Rent Notices Services *, insertion; additional words ( Merchandise J Merchandise ) rc 10 cents each. Three weeks FOR RENT - Upstairs 2-bed- NEW LOCATION, No LEE MORGAN Smith -I for the price of 2-cash rate. room apartment, no pets, Smoking Bingo - Every Sun- FOR SALE - Storage barns, FOR SALE - Snow (salt) Must have references. $350 PA! NTI NG Save money by enclosing all sizes, horse barns, dog shield forsnowmobile trailer. day at new Knights of Co- plus security deposit. 517- CASS CITY, MICHIGAN cash With mail orders. Rates houses, craft items. will 96" wide by 30" tall, black. lumbus hall, 6106 Refrigeration 8 72 - 5 062. 4- 12-23-3 Beechwood Dr., Cass City, *INTERIORS for display want ad on ap- deliver. Call 872-2608. 3rd $275. 872-3734, leave mes- *EXEKIOKS and 5:OO games plication. house on Hurds Corner Rd., sage. 2- 12-23-1 APARTMENT FOR RENT - Doors open pm., *WOOD GRAINING north of M-81. Harold start at 5:30.Phone 872-5588 Appliance Repair Large 2-bedroom. $350 per *'rExi'rJRING \ ( Automotive ) Deering. Call anytime. CHRISTMAS PUPPIES. month and security deposit. Knights of Columbus Coun- 2-2-12-tf Free Shepherd Huskv mix 872-3935. 4- 12-23-tf cil No. 8892. 5-9-30-tf FOR SALE - 1989 puppies, 'approximaiely 3 ~~ -- All makes and models CR250, FOR SALE - Polaris man's $1,500 0.b. 665-2530. months old. 673-4367 before 3-BEDROOM HOUSE for 2-piece snowmobile suit and rent in Cass City. Newly REVEALS HOW TO Call 872-3092 I - 12-23-3 6:30 p.m., 673-4065 after (517) 872-3840 helmets. Size large 2X, worn 6:30 p.m. 2- 12-23-1 decorated inside. Stove, re- 1 SAVE THOUSANDS &-3-15-tf, twice. 872-2546. 2- 12- 16-3 frigerator and garage. Call 8-11 -27-tf 1993 CHRYSLER New ON OLD IRS TAX I 872-39 17. 4- 12-23-2 Yorker, 8 1,000, lady's car. SUPER SINGLE water bed, LIABILITIES!~- RED HAWK Tree Service - Cappen Tree Servict $6,500. Cass City 872-2953 $40. 1952 John Deere B, I I & FOR RENT - Upstairs 2 bed- Trimmingand removal Of all -D J PUMP front hydraulic with plow, Call 800-846-6341, 24 hrs. before noon. I - 1 1-25-6 trees. Quality workmanship, NE NOW OFFER best offer. 872-3345. room , n on - s m o k i n g apart - For A Free Recorded SERVICE ment, hardwood floors, heat reaspnable rates, free esti- TREE MOVING 1991 MAZDA PICKUP. 4- 2- 12-23- I We Get a Of the mates. Call John, (517) 872- Water Pumps & Tanks included - no pets. Call 872- We're irisuredfiir your cylinder. $1500. 673-8556, Free Report the IRS Hopes 9804, 8-3-1 1-52 Sales & Service 421 S. 4- 12-23-3 protection leave message. 1- 12-23-3 You Never See! Call Now! Senior Citizen E hrlich 's TREES BRUSH FOR RENT - Cass City Mini I 5-9-23- 16 I Discount Jesus said "I am the Storage. Call 872-39 17. Call 872-3579 LIMBS STUMPS Flag Business STATE LICENSED Call anytime light of the world. 4-3-1 3-tf Certified Master Mechanic FLJJa flag jbr Christmas! DOUGLAS GERMAIN 5 17-673-5313 He who follows me Computer Alignments Robert Bliss Flags ure a perfect gljt! WE ARE NOW taking appli- 51 ?-683-2697 1-800-322-5684 Computer Balance shall not walk in US - Statc - Military - cations for 1 & 2 bedroom Builder 8-1 1-8-t FOR SALE - Shot guns and & Rotation L 8-9-3-tG darkness, but have College apartments at Northwood Licerzsed & Insured rifles, some unfired. 517- Heights Apartments in Cass Front End parts 872-2766. 2- 12-23-3 the light of life" Christmas Cards Replacement Windows City. Rent is based on in- Shocks & Struts Vinyl Siding Thomas Roofing Advertising Specialties come. For rental information John 8:12 Brakes New Construction & Serving the area STEEL BUILDINGS, new, COME SHARE THE 1-800-369-8882 call 5 17-872-2369 or Crest Tune-ups Remodeling LIGHT WITH THIS Property Management at for 27 years must sell. 40x60~14was US Bill Ehrlich, Sr. 665-2568 Free Estimates Homes & Businesses CHRISTMAS SEASON! 5 17-652428 I. Some units LICENSED $17,430 now $10,67 1. Bill Ehrlich, Jr. 665-2503 8-5-3 1 -tf 50x120~16was $33,560 Alter Christmas Sale including Christmas barrier free. Equal Housing All your tire needs fmnz Cards, Christmas llems All 1/2 Off 2-1 1-18-tf INSURED now $23,865. 60x 150x 16 Opportunity. 4-4- 15-tf wheeIbarrows DOG KENNELING - open was $48,630 now $32,350. DISCIPLESHIP FOR SALE - Brand new, to tractors 7 days. Rooster Ranch. BQNDED 100x175~20was $98,650 FAMILY BOOK STORE STORE FRONT on Main See us today 5 17-658-2332. 8- 10-8-tf & CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES unopened, high power 872-2970 now $78,650. 1-800-406- (Juri 011 IC, Pwhl101~ 121 N Stall 51 Cam Kenwood stereo system with Street for rent. For more in- w.rr'ng Ih. 673-5005 5 126. 2- 12-23- 1 of Chrial Cass City remote for cadtruck. Cas- formation call 872-4532. Cass City Tire ALL BRlTE CARPET sette receiver and 6-disc CD 4- IO-7-tf - Phone 872-5303 and UPHOLSTERY changer, both with extended Interior & Exterior warranty through 2000. OFFICE SPACE for rent. For 5- 12- 18-tf CLEANING BOB WARJU, carpet and vi- $649. 872-5408. 2- 12-94 more information call 872- "C hr ist mas S peciaI" nyl installer. 5 17-672-2440. Painting ~~ 4532. 4- IO-7-tf &&%&&&&-&% Pager-voice mail, 920-8815. 2 LA-Z-BOY chairs with 2- 3 rooms Wg5 8-2-25-tf drawer stand in the middle, FOR RENT - Masonic CLASSY CUTS $ Temple Refreshment k can bc hooked together. Hall - Full Service Salon 4th room 1/2 off $400. 872-4092. 2- 12- 16-3 parties, dinners, meetings. ELECTRIC MOTOR and Cleans deep and dries fast power tool repair, 8 a.m.to No alcoholic beverages, Call Odor & Spot Removal FIREWOOD - Ash and Barney Hoffman at 872- 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to Ross Kraft Included noon Saturdays. John Blair, maple split. $40 face cord. 4 185. 4-4-30-tf Cass City,Mich. Convenient pick up. 872- 100% Satisfaction 1/8 mile west of M-53 on Guaranteed 35 15. 2- 10- 14-tf FOK RENT OR lease - Large z Sebewaing Road. Phone (517) 872-3601 office space in Cass City fat- Call Toll Free - 269-7909. 8- 12- 13-tf k *Make-up *Nails 9p 8 -4-8 -tf FOR SALE - cslahlishcd ing M-81.Hcat, air condi- *Tanning *Perms 1-888-424-041 4 2 I' Iiinousinc service. Sale in- tioning, electric furnished. 2 *Color 'Cuts 9p FUJI TruColor, Inc. cludes f'uturc bookings and large display windows, park- GIFT CERTIFICATES 9p es tab1 i shed c I ie n te Cal I (517) 872-2485 IC. ing. Call 872-3519 or 872- AVAILABLE 9p I 872- 1290. 2-8- I9-tf 21SS. 6240 W. Main, Cass City. 4- 12- 16-tf Smoke-Free LICENSED & INSURED BUILDER f Real Estate ) .k Walk-inor ZARTMAN'% MASONRY SUGAR CREEK Apart- Appointment Kcep this Film Processing Card. With For Sale ments - one, 2 and 3-bed- t- cach roll of film that is processed thc r room plans with washer/ 872-5277 Basements & Foundations om2OYEARs P plwto clcrli will punch thc card. NEW HOUSE for sale - 2- Gas & Oil Furnaces P story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, dryer connections. 726-1 166 DOWI~~OWIICiiss City 9p All Types of Cement Work EXPERIENCE P sq. ft., starting at $459. 208 All Gas Appliances 6" I attached 2-car garage, on 2 0 Pole Barns, Garages, Additions t-r hftcr 10 hlls arc * Roniain Rd., Cam, ' MI k&-,&*&%%3r processed, onc of wooded acres, 8 more avail- 0 House Jacking P 48723. 517-673-0515. HEATING cY tllC followin wjll able, with pond. 3630 Cem- ( Wanted to Buy ) 8-3-18-tf hc procctssef FREE1 etery Rd. $120,000. 517- 4-6-17-tf and 697-42 16. 3- 12-9-3 BYLER LOGGING - 3" or 4" C-41 Cmlor Prlnt Rolls: I Notices Wanted, standing timber. COOLING Will buy timber oi percent- LOST - l/2-Year-old fe- age small or large tracts, skid SPECIALIST male black Lab, white chin with horses. Erwin Byler, Paul L. Salesperson andnose, star on top, spayed, 7155 ,East Kelly Rd., Cass for all your missing Shabbonn and City. 872-3679. 6-12-9-6 Brown Real Estate needs Lamton Road, Saturday, Owner (5 17) 872-3047 Dec. 19. 872-5332. State Licensed w S- 12-23-3 +- 24 Hour Emergency Service VFW HALL available for Ken Martin 6451 Main St., CALL 517-872-2734 Cass City, MI 48726 rental occasions. Call Jim Electric, Inc. Ceranski at 872-435 1. 8-3-30-t 5-2-21-tf Homes - Farms Commercial 1 NOTICE Industrial Help Wanted New and rewire Find the Service or Product ~ Good Shepherd STATE LICENSED You Need in This., . . Action Guide PART TIME TELLER = GAGETOWN Lutheran Church Phone 872-41 14 4re you looking for a new opportunity because you are borcd at your present job? 6820 E. Main St. 4 180 Hurds Corner Road So you want to get ahead but there are few opportunitics'? Perhaps you want to go 872-2770 8-8-10-tf SERVICE DIRECTORY 3ack to work because your kids are in school, or you find yourself an "cmpty-nester"! I Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Bible Class & Sunday II I I, I 4re you someone who can be assertive but also friendly, even in difficult situations'? APPLIANCE SERVICE I DAN'S POWER & STOVE School 10:45 a.m. I 1]L FLOWERS Someone who has learned to use tact and wit to find positive solutions'! Do you J Pnstor: Gerald Meyer SERVICE :"joy working with customers and co-workcrs or belicvc you would? Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys 5-7-1 -t Also Radios, VCRs, APPLIANCE & Chimney Sweeping & Repairs Gas, Wood Fireplaces, KNIGHTS OF Columbus CBs, Mljrine Radios, [f this descrihcs you, wc need you! And wc will train you for a part timc teller Stoves & Fireplace Inserts Sandy Tierney, Owner fish dinner, baked and fried, Stereos, TVs 3osition. This is great opportunity to be part of' the lndependcnt Bank Team. Inter- Sales & Service all you can eat. The 3rd Fri- SERVICE 6476 Main St., Cass City, MI 4872 PHONE 872-2696 wed cand'idatcs may submit a resuinc in confidcncc to Independent Bank. Attn: Phone 872-3935 6509 Main, Cass City day of each month, begin- 101 I Chris Vroman, 1111 W. Caro Rd., P.O. Box 69, Caro, MI 48723. 872-1 Phone 872-3190 Washers, Dryers, NAILS adu I t s, $3 .OO for children . Dishwashers, Microwaves, 4:30 to 7:OO at the K of C INDEPENDENT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTLJNITY EMPLOYER; MIFIDN Stoves, Refrigerators, Hall, 6106 Beechwood 11-12-23-1 All Brands Drive, Cass City. 5- 12- 16-tf Full set Acrylic Nails $30 7171 Severance Rd. Fill-ins $15 Tuff-Kote Dinol Cass Citv I IPhone 872-5757 tor aooiniincntl BINGO - Every Wednesday Betty Palmer, Licensed Nab Builder~ ~~ Technicia Automotive Rust Proofing night. Open 6:OO - early bird ELECTRICIAN 6325 Church St., Cass City New buildings, old AUTO SERVICE ALSO FEAT UR I N G .. . Systems &Waxing 6:30 - regular bingo 7:OO. Michigan Sugar Company has an immediate opportunity for a State of Wuod Cnfts For Sde - Sonie by order only Gravel Guards Post 3644 VFW, Weaver St. buildings, roofing, Cass City Wrecker Michigan Licensed Electrician at its Sebewaing Factory. Running Boards 5-2-26-tf I siding, pole bartis Rock Kote Stone Chip Protection NO JOB TOO BIG OR Must have industrial experience, including knowledge in motor control, Cer lified Mechanic Phone 269-9585 24 Hour TOO SMALL APPLIANCE relay logic and PLC ladder logic. Position will require on shift operating Blaine deBeaubien, Prop. 827 Van Dyke, Bad Axe 2805 Crawford Rd. Phone 872-2251 SALES & SERVICE WRECKER Cass City, Mich. 48726 repair, during fall and winter, and day shift construction and repair dur- FULL LINE OF MAGIC CHEF KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY SERVICE (5 17) 872-4780 ing spring and summer. CASS CITY TIRE APPLIANCES WINDOW CLEANING FREE ESTIMATES 8-9-30-tj Hercules and Cooper ON DELIVERY, SET-UP 872-2251 day AND INSTALLATION 872-S6M night Michigan Sugar Company is a leader in its field and offers an excellent TIRES WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL Simpson Excavating Tire repair SUPREME CALL US TODAY AT - wage and benefits package. 9 Alignments Mufflers WINDOW CLEANING Dozer landscaping All Brakes .Oil Changes types of backhoe work Certrlied Mechanic Thermouus Phone 872-5303 Curturner Grr Gntcr Storms - Screens - Windows House demolition di removal For immediate consideration, send your resume to: ~ 361 N. VanDyke Rd., Bad Axe Janitorial Service Floors Footings - Waterlines - Factory Manager Phone 369-9955 Eaves & Gutters Cleaned Complete septic systems Michigan Sugar Company To Place An Ad Hi-Riser Service & Rental Sand Gravel Topsoil BK Plumbing Estimates on Commercial, - - 763 North Beck Street Kiu (.all, \%*ehriiil Variety of fill - in The Residential & Industrial Work Sebewaing, MI 48759 Service Complete Insurance Coverage :ASS crw WRECKEM Any xi7,e fill joh Action Guide Drain Cleaning Security Services Available AUTO ELECTRIC FrecF.stimates . Plumbing Repair EEOIANHN Em ploy cr Call 872-201 0 4215 Maple St., Cass City 1120 Gratiot, Saginaw AAA Afliliiitccl 872-4502 I 1 * 12-23-2 (517)872-5571 Call 790-7609 1 8-1-23-tf CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 PAGE NINE

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Price Reduced Set in Cass City on a corner lot. 3 bedroom, - Price Reduced What a Deal! Large 3 bedroom I 1/2 story home. Main floor laundry, large back entry room. - Partial basement. I car garage plus a carport. $48,500. ranch home with a full basement and 2 car garage. rcc I 253 Beautiful wooded setting on 16 acres. 30'x40 pole barn and fencing for horses. $1 19,900, F728 la. . NORTHWOOD LAKE CONDOS ~-PRlCEREDUCED.3bedroomranchlocatedinnicesubdivi- cc-338 Country Home on Acre Set- OPEN TO OFFERS! 4891 Northwood Circle - Set on In' Offers a dry guaranteed by Rid ALeek,larEe ting Over 2,300 sq, ft. home is tastefully decorated in the edge, this condo has a full finished walk-out lower Icvel, COUNTRY BUILDING SITES ing room. Attached garaee. Nice trees and landscaping and perennials. neutral colors. Master bedroom down w/full bath. Oak kitchen cupboards. Formal dining room w/wood plate fireplace. Neat & clean & move, right in. $95,000. TCC 1230 3 Acres With A Pond - Pavcd road. LCSSthan 2 1/2 miles 7T-199 - Cute 3 bedroom ranch. Very nicely deco- rail. Large living room why window & custom drapes. to $12,500. A391 :ed. Attached garage. Basement has a kitchen & 6104 Highpoint Dr. - Nice setting with a view of the water. Cass City. Family room offers fieldstone fireplace. Patio doors out eplace. Knotty pine accents the home. Nice yard. Full finished walk-out lower level. 3 baths, main floor laun- Caro Country - 2 acre building site. More property avail- to 16'x22' deck whrick built-in BBQ. Open staircase to - What a location to build. Just off paved road. dry, cathedral ceiling in living and dining room. $98,500. able next door. Possible land contract. $12,000. A397 bedrooms and full bath. New windows, roof shingles & itural gas runs by. Only minutes from town. Caro Country Deckerville Road. 2 building siding in '96. Optional Morton building & larger lot TCC 1239 - lots. Each lot ZT-197 - 3 bedroom ranch all brick home. All you 3OO'x 170'. Natural gas available. A399 -..-:l-Ll- 4882 Meadow Dr, - Built in 1994, very nice 2 bedroom, 1 is ve to do is move in. Very well maintained Nice LLvilllilule' 1/2 bath. Beautiful view. Full basement. Ready for the Sebewaing Area - Close to town. I1 acres, mostly wooded. rd. Call todav. next owner. $92.900. TCC 1249 A404 Great Location - 2 story home with 3-4 bedrooms, full basement, 1 car garage. Nice yard with mature tree! $70,000. TCC I25 1 Built in 1990 - This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, cathedral ceiling. Patio doors off dining to a large deck with hc tub. Natural gas heat and central air. Home is in excellent condition and ready for the new family to move ir $129,900. TCC 1256 HIII 11 Family Home - 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, formal dining, brcczcway entry, hascment. Large 2 car garage. Ne: and clean and very nicely decorated throughout. $73,500. TCC 1257 Great Starter Home or Investment - 2 bedroom ranch home with up- dated interior. Newer kitchen Cupboards. Natural gas hcar. TCC 1254 Price Reduced - Only minutes from town. 2 story country home with 3 to 4 bedrooms, large country kitchen, 2 baths, funily room. 2 car garage. Owners have moved. $80,000. Cy2 10 I Close to Town on Paved Road - Lovely Cape Cod home on over 2 acres. :C-344 - Horse Lovers Dream - 40 acre tarm, White Creek runs through. 5/6 bedroom, 2 story country home. Large 13'x26' family Closets all throughout nom. 36'x70' hip roof tool shed. 42'x81' shed w/riding arena. 80x150' - 25 horse stall barn - room for 30. 18'x21' tack huilding. 9'x18' Lots of natural woodwork and hardwood floors. dood shed. Land is mostly fenced. To preview call our office. the home. 3 bedrooms, full basement and a 26'x32' garage. Take a look. Cy2 106 aur Thinking of having an auction in the spring? Call and reserve a date. 2 Story Brick Home only 3 Miles from Town - 3, possible 4, bedrooms, Cooper Bob Stickle full basement, natural gas heat. Large block garage and workshop. Movc I Get your auction on the web!! www.osentoskiauction.com 872-3403 375-23ae in dav of closinn.'7 $69.900,. , Cv2 1 15 Real Estate since 1968 Auctioneering since 1950 Cass City 517-072-4377 * Caro 517-673-7777 Bad Axe 51 7-269-9577 Art Randall Greg Lenda Ed LaBelle Lisa Kotenko Sue Wiese Connie McNlrughte "1 * Deerfield 810-793-7777 872-8231 872-3706 453-3973 656-71 04 872-4861 REALTOR; Kingston 51 7-683-8888 PAGE TEN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN mi Cass City Bowling Leagues Obituaries

CHARMONT LADIES THURSDAY NITE TRIO YOUTH husband, Orville, of Dec. 17 SATURDAY SPINNERS Aletha Fox Manistique; one stepdaugh- Dott Manufacturing 15 Dec. 19 ter, Michelle Zdrojewski and Live Wires 13 New England Financial 4 Aletha R. Fox, 85, of Cass her husband, Kenneth, of J.B.’s Crew 13 Terra 4 JR. City, died Friday, Dec. 18, Cass City; one stepson, Guy Pizza Villa 13 Cass Tavern 3 #4 35 1998, in Tendercare Nursing McGladdery and his wife, Sister Act 13 Schmaltz Construction 3 The Pinheads 33 Fac i I i t y . Dawn, of Negaunee; 10 Wild John’s 11 Babich Farms 3 #2 7 She was born Aug. 30, grandchildren; 6 great- Cable-ettes 6 Thumb Auto Wash 2 Tazmanian Devils 1 19 1 3, in Greenleaf Township grandchildren; 2 brothers, Dee’s M.P. Rockets 6 Marlette Oil & Gas 2 to Charles and Esther Robert Thompson of Port Team ## 7 6 General Cable 1 PREPS (Kittendorf) Morrish, and Huron and Merle Thompson Cass City Tire 4 Martin Electric 1 Pink Ladies 32 married Ronald Fox May 14, of Tucson, Ariz.; a brother- Generaly Low 1 Deford Dollies 19 1932, in Tuscola County. in-law, Wilfred Kramer, of High Team Series: J.B.’s Mycogen Plant Sciences 0 Rolling Rug Rats 16 She attended business Palms; 2 sisters-in-law, Crew 2965. Hyatt Farms 0 Disney Kids 13 school, ran an egg route in Saralee Thompson of High Team Game: Dott Detroit for 13 years, and was Minden City and Martha Manufacturing 1 103. High Team Series: Cass Jr. High Games: G. Tuckey the treasurer of Greenleaf Thompson of Commerce High Series: S. Hutchinson Tavern 1925. 91-75-82, B. Vug0 129, H. CASS CITY ROTARY’S 4LChristmasfor Kids” campaign Township for 35 years. She Township, and many nieces 515, M. Truemner 510, B. High Team Game: New Brown 94-78, J. Harbin 82- also worked at the Colony and nephews. Kilbourn 504, N, Haag 501, England Financial 702. 82-97, E. Hanby 88-1 10-98, handed out toys Saturday to more than 90 area families. Help- House for 8 years. She trav- He was preceded in death J. Stevens 487, B. Ware 474. High Series & Games: J. C. Haag 93-84-86, ing with the arrangements were Rotary Club members (from eled extensively and had vis- by his parents; 3 brothers, High Games: A. Sontag Krol 707 (257-235-2 15), D. Jr, High Series: G.Tuckey ited all 50 states, Europe, Jim, Jack and Tom, and 2 sis- 208, N. Haag 190, B, Doran Doerr 704 (214-290), D. 248, B. Vargo 3 17, H. Brown left) Pat Curtis, Alan Klco, Phil Rice, Jeanne Lohela, and se- Australia, South America, ters, Nettie Simpson and 180, M. Truemner 178, J. Roth 674 (236-2 15-223), 22 1, J. Harbin 26 1, E. Hanby nior Jim Dale. China and most of Canada. Shirley Kramer. Stevens 18 1, B. Pringle 18 1, Duane O’Dell 636 (226- 296, C. Haag 263. She was a member of the Cremation has taken place. S. Hutchinson 196, B. Ware 2 12), E. Schmaltz 632 (2 17- Prep High Games: B. Haag Ladies Aid of Fraser Presby- A memorial service will be 178, B. Betzold 177, B. 222), W. Laming 630 (246), 62-78, B. Haley 49-58-71, terian Church. All 4 of her held Thursday, Dec. 24, at Kilbourn 172, W. Jensen R. Root 627 (256), G. M. Potrykus 92-96-84, 2. sons attended MSU ROTC 1 :OOp.m. at the Minden City 170. Robinson 627 (2 15), Dennis Potrykus 60-65-67, I. Haitt and had 75 years between United Methodist Church Hyatt 615 (225-232), K. 62-65, J. Gage 58-59-52. Circuit Court proceedings them in the U3.Air Force. with Pastor Ellen Burns offi- MERCHANETTE Martin 614 (215), Doug Prep High Series: B. Haag Surviving are her husband, ciating. LEAGUE O’Dell605 (220), B. Biebel 188, B. Haley 178, M. Ronald; children, Jim Arrangements were mad5 Dec. 17 578 (230), D. Beecher 608 Potrykus 272, Z. Potrykus The following people ap- continued at a combined Arbela Township. Severn (Karen) Fox of Olympia, by the Smigielski Funera? (219), G. Smith 247, R. 192, R. Biebel218, J. Gage peared last week in Tuscola $10,000. Sentencing was was also ordered to pay res- Wash., Robert (Marilyn) Fox Home of Minden City. Silver Birch Kennel 15 Rabideau 2 19. 169. County Circuit Court on scheduled for Feb. 5. titution of $1,176.83. of Wooster, Ohio, Ed J.B.’s Crew 14 various criminal charges. Eugene M. Bilicki, 42, Anthony D. Slayton, 17, (Sharon) Fox of Cass City Car0 Chiropractic 14 Caro, stood mute while an Clio, was sentenced to 180 and Raymond (Clotile) Fox Irene Trzemzalskib Health Mart Pills 13 Letter to the editor] innocent plea was entered by days in the county jail on the of Tustin, Calif.; 13 grand- Hills & Dales Hospital 11 the court, to operating a mo- charges of 2nd degree home children, 8 great-grandchil- h LaFave Steel 9 Joseph R. Lafountaine, tor vehicle while under the invasion and weapon firearm dren; a nephew, Walter (Sue) Irene J. Trzemzalski, 68, of All Season Rental 8 1/2 29, Caro, stood mute before influence of liquor, 3rd of- larceny July 5 in Arbela Laming of Cass City; 3 Kingston, died Friday, Dec. A Cut Above 5 1/2 c the court on charges of as- fense, Nov. 7 in Wells Town- Township. brothers, Charles (Delores) 18, 1998, in her home after a Detroit Edison 5 Vandals isappoint sault with a dangerous ship. Slayton was also ordered to Morrish of Traverse City, long illness. She was bora Thumb Auto Wash 5 weapon and felony firearm Bond was continued at pay attorney fees of $1,000, Calvin (Iris) Morrish of Cass April 15, 1930, in Detroit tt$ Cass City couple possession Nov. 26 in Almer $2,000 and a pretrial date is $60 in Victim Crime Rights City and Floyd (Sally) Gladys (Pienkowski) an$ 500 Series: C. Smith 554, Township. An innocent plea to be set. fee, and oversight fees of Morrish of Cass City, and Bruno Wykowski. She mm L. Hanson 538, D. Potrykus was entered by the court. Aaron J. Eickhoff, 22, $240. many nieces and nephews. ried Stanley Trzernzalski 527, S. Hutchinson 522, J. Dear Editor, into dropping the flags and Lafountaine was remanded April 14, 195 1, in Detroit. mining away. Millington, pleaded guilty to She was preceded in death by LaRoche 507, N. Wallace to the sheriff’s custody and a breaking and entering sisters, Helen Howey, Having left for Poland Why should we keep deco- 503. Cass City wants to be a pretrial date is to be set. charge of March 19, 1997, Mildred Darr, Lavara Lam- when she was 3 years old, rating outside, when in min- 200 Games: L. Hanson 2 1 1, known as a Christmas Vil- Bond was continued at a larceny in a building on Feb. ing; an infant brother, Louis she returned in 1948, and has lage. My husband and I utes it is destroyed? How can Suit filed ’ D. Potrykus 2 I 1. combined $200,000. Morrish, and brothers, Will- lived in Kingston since her ’ Cass City be a Christmas Vil- 26, 1997, and breaking and High Actual Team Series & spend many dollars buying Robert J. Bujak, 43, Port entering and larceny in a iam Morrish and Jackie marriage. She was a member Game: Silver Birch Kennel figurines, strings of lights, lage when the decorations Sanilac, pleaded guilty to a Morrish. of St. Michael Catholic are being stolen? The theft building charges on Feb. 16, against 1934 & 721. extension cords, and rolls of charge of malicious destruc- 1997.The crimes occurred in Private memorial services Church. and vandalism take the joy electrical tape to decorate the tion of police property Oct. the village of Millington. will be held in the spring. Surviving are her husband, MERCHANTS LEAGUE out of decorating. outside of our house. It takes 3 in Cass City. A pre-sentence investiga- hospital Memorials may be made to Stanley; 2 children, Donald I writing this in the hope hours to get everything out am A pre-sentence investigation was ordered and Fraser Presby terian Church. (Karen) Trzemzalski of‘ R.H.Body Shop 15 that whoever is responsible and arrange it on the shrubs tion was ordered and sen- Eickhoff was remanded to Arrangements were made Silverwood and Debra Charmont 13 and porches. The money and either reads this ‘or hears Dee McKrow, Hills and 13 tencing is to be set. Bond was the custody ‘of the sheriff. by Kranz Funeral Home, (James) Kolacz of Kingston; New England time spent is worth it when Dales Hospital Administra- 13 about it and stops so that no continued at $10,000. Sentencing was scheduled Cass City. 6 grandchildren; a brother, Wickes everything is lit up. tor, said this week that she 12 one else has to experience the Harry J. Cook, 41, Cass for Feb. 5. Casmir Wykowski of War- Thumb Welding We decorate for ourselves had received no notification S.S. Builders 9 disappointment that my hus- City, pleaded guilty to 2 Corey M. Sockow, 19, ren, and many nieces and and also for all of the people band and I did this holiday of the suit filed in Tuscola nephews. She was preceded ’ , 8 . -. - counts of first degree crimi- Akron, was sentenced to 365 William Thompson Gemini Plastics .who drive our street County Circuit Court on be- down season. nal sexual conduct (relation- in death by her parents. Trisch Septic ‘8 after dark. Christmas is a days in the county jail with half of Sharon Nowicki of Hollywood & Vine 7 ship) involving a victim at work privileges and 36 William Hunt Thompson, Funeral services were held time for sharing, SO we have Parisvil le. Sincerely, least I3 years of age but un- 76, of Minden City, died Monday at St. Michael Triple R 3 our lights on a timer so even months probation for his plea der 16 years in Elmwood Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, at Catholic Church, Wilmot, if we are not home, others of guilty to attempted 3rd Nowicki is seeking dam- High Team Series & Game: Melanie & Tom Rutkoski Township between 1994 and degree criminal sexual con- the Saginaw Veteran’s Hos- with the Rev. Paul Bala and can enjoy them. ages of $25,000 or more for Sr. Ruth Adamites officiat- Charmont 3047 (1099). Saturday night, in a matter the present. duct with a person at least 13 wrongful discharge at the pital, after a long illness. Letters to the Editor A pre-sentence investiga- He was born April 3, 1922, ing. Individual High Series & of minutes, someone ruined years of age but under 16 hospital. She claims she lost The Chronicle welcomes tion was ordered and bond in Minden City, son of James Interment was in St. Games: M. Jackson 692 our display of lights. As I sat years old July 5 in Akron her job because she blew the letters to the editor: continued at $lOO,OOO. Cook and Elsie (Hunt) Thompson. Michael Cemetery, Wilmot: (265-223), J. Beyette 686 in the living room watching Township . whistle on a doctor who, she was remanded to the custody Memorials may be made to (234-245), J. a01644 (223- the news, someone tore our Letters must include the Sockow was also ordered to claims, presented incompe- He married Germaine of’ the sheriff. Sentencing the American Cancer Society 226), S. Jones 640 (256), L. Snoopy Santa Claus out of writer’s name, address pay $600 in court costs and tent medical care. She also McGladdery May 10, 1958, Morgan 627 (247), P. Voss was scheduled for Feb. 5. fines, $1 ,OOO in attorney fees, at the Minden City United or the charity of the donor’s the power strip and ran off and telephone number. alleges that drug samples I and $60 in Victim Crime Methodist Church. choice. 623 (237), V. Trisch 613 with it. Things were un- The latter is in case it is Christopher J. Sweatland, given to the clinic were miss- (224), J. Langenburg 606 17, Caro, pleaded guilty to Rights. He served in the U.S. Army Arrangements were made plugged as a result of the way necessary to call for veri- ing. (227), D. Steele 605 (255), 2nd degree home invasion Joseph H. Brady, 32, Caro, during World War I1 in North by Kranz Funeral Home, the person ripped the figurine Kingston, G.Robinson 605 (212-219), fication, but won‘t be used Nov, 19 in the village of was sentenced to 180 days in Africa. He was a life mem- off the porch. Snoopy was in the newspaper: According to the complaint, D. Johnson 603 (217), M. stolen and everything else Gage town. the Sanilac County jail with Nowicki is a licensed practi- ber of the Parisville VFW Gettel 603 (212), J. Storm went dark. Names will be withheld A presen tence invest iga- work release on the charge of cal nurse employed at Hills Post #5740 and the Sandusky 597 (23 l), D. Engelhardt 587 I can not express the extent from publication upon tion was ordered and sen- felony firearm possession and Dales Hospital and later Disabled American Veterans. (213), P. Robinson 575, R. of our disappointment and request, for an adequate tencing set for Feb. 5. May 1 1, 1997, in the village transferred to the Ubly clinic. He was also a lifelong Wright 585 (212), B. disgust. Someone in our vil- reason. Sweatland was remanded to of Caro. Marion Mason of Lodge 392. He farmed his entire life Kingsland 243, T. Pattingill lage is sneaking around on The Chronicle reserves the custody of the sheriff. Brady was ordered to pay She had carpal tunnel sur- 223, T. Kuck 223, T. Humes Michael J. Smith Jr., 24, $200 in court costs and fines, in the Minden City area and people’s porches, stealing the right to edit lettersfor gery and when she returned, GtL .mnl4.1 220, C. Anthes 213, C. Grandville, pleaded guilty to and $60 in Victim Crime she was assigned to be a floor retired in 1984. He was a and destroying what does not length and clarity. Come in and browse Kelley 2 12, R. Salcido 2 I I . belong to them. The previous charges of malicious destruc- Rights fee. nurse on a contingent basis. member of the Minden City through our large selection of: We will not publish thank United Methodist Church. Wedding invitations Saturday, someone tried to tion of a building in Wells Rex A. Severn, 36, Flint, Previously, the complaint al- Announcemenrs & Accessories steal a Detroit Red Wing flag you letters of a specific Township and to malicious was sentenced to 270 days in leges, she had worked in the He is survived by his wife, and a Michigan Wolverine nature, for instance, from destruction of personal prop- the county jail with credit for emergency room or the op- Germaine, of Minden City; flag off the same porch. a club thanking mer- erty in Indianfields Township 89 days served for his guilty erating room and was not one son, Craig Thompson and his wife, Donna, of Co- Luckily, I heard him and I chants who donated Nov. 9, 1997. plea to attempted malicious offered those positions again. She resigned in December lumbus, Ohio; one daughter, went to look out the door in prizes for a rage. A pre-sentence investiga- destruction of personal prop- time to yell and scare him tion was ordered and bond erty over $100 June 6 in 1997. Patsy Collingwood and her eASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 PAGE ELEVEN Wage boosts Legal Notices announced THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 28, 1996 which was recorded on July 1, by village Deadline for submitting items in the calendar is the Fri- ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 1996, in Liber 693, on Page I5 I, Tuscola day noon before publication. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN County Records, on which mortgage WILL BE USED FORTHATPURPOSE. there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOU- MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been SAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY- Matt Prieskorn called the Wednesday, December 23 made in the conditions of a mortgage FOURAND I1/1OOdollars(S56,134.1I), made by Jeremy T. Powell (original mort- including interest at 9.500% per annum. council's attention to a car in Duplicate bridge will not be meeting during the holidays. gagors) to Mayflower DBA Amerifirst one of the parking lots off Next session, Jan. 6. Last week's winners: Don Warner Home Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated No- Under the power of sale contained in said Main Street, saying that it has and Jim Herndon. vember 27, 1995, and recorded on No- mortgage and the Statute in such case vember 28, 1995 in Liber 682, on Page ma& and provided, notice is hercby given been there for at least a 1204, Tuscola County Records, Michi- that said mortgage will be foreclosed by month and has 2 flat tires. Friday, December 25 gan, and was assigned by mesne assign- a sak of the mortgaged premises, or some The other lot is going down- Merry Christmas! ments to Norwest Mortgage, Inc., a Cali- part of them, at public vendue, at the front fornia Corporation as assignee, by an as- entrance to the Courthouse in the Village hill, too, he pointed out. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, Good Shepherd signment dated August 20, 1996 which of Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan at The removal of dead trees Lutheran Church, 8 p.m. was recorded on October I, 1996 in Libcr 1000 AM, on January 15, 1999. and other brush from the 698, on Page 159. Tuscola County Records, on which mortgage there is Said premises situated in TOWNSHIP park was discussed after a Monday, December 28 chimed to be due at the date hereof the OFVASSAR, Thscola County, Michigan, letter to the editor com- Hills & Dales Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 12 noon, sulll of THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND and m described as: plained about the potential C harnio n t . NINETY-TWO AND 87/100 dollars ($3 I ,092.87), including interest at Lot 6 of DAVIDSON SUBDIVISION, harm to wildlife. Trustees Cass City School Board meeting, high school, 7:30 p.m. 8.5008 per annum. according to the plat recorded in Liber 3 said they had heard of no Cass City Women's Club, 6 p.m., Charmont. of Plats, Page IO. complaints about clearing Under the power of sale contained in said Tuesday, December 29 mortgage and the statute in such case The redemption period shall be 6 the area and feel that it is a made and provided, notice is hereby given month(s) from the date of such sale, un- hazard to users the way it is Rotary Club, noon, Charmont. that said mortgage will be foreclosed by ladetermined abandoned in accordance today. a sale of the mongaged premises, or some with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case .THE ST. PANCRATIUS CHURCH annual "Giving Tree" part of them, at public venue, at the front tkredemption period shall be 30 days entrance to the Courthouse in the Village from the date of such sale. aided over 30 area families with gifts for Christmas. Among of Caro. Tuscola County, Michigan at 10:00 AM, on February 5, 1999. the many helping to oversee the project were: (1-r) Father Dated: December 2,1998 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Paul Bala, Arlene Szarapski and Gregory Lenda. OF KINGSTON,' TOWNSHIP OF OF INDIANAPOLIS KINGSTON, Tuscola County, Michigan, and are described as: FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: '! '! <' 1' \I"%# (248) 642-4202 Parcel A: A piece of land commencing at Trott and Trott, PC. a point on the East boundary of Pine Attorneys for UNION FEDERAL SAV- Street, said point being 12 rods South of INGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS the South boundary line of Kingsbury 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Alley; thence East to a point 21 112 feet Bingham Farms, MI 48025 West of Alder Creek Drain; thence South File # 981 11 I334 4 rods; thence West to East boundary line of Pine Street; thence North to the place 12-2-5 of beginning. The same being part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 12 North, Range I I East. Parcel B:The West 60 feet of the North S feet of those pre- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR mises described as. commencing 100 fect ATTEMPTLNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. North of State Street and the East line of ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Pine Street; running thence North 4 rods, WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE thence East to a point 22 112 ftct West of Alder Creek drain; thence South 4 rods; MORTGAGE SALE - Default has kn thence West to point of beginning; the made in the conditions of a mortgage same being part of the Southwest 1/4 of madt by Adam D. Sherman, a singk man. Section 33, Town I2 North, Range 11 ChoiceIndividual Mortgage (original Company, mongogon) Mongaga, to fimt East. dated May 15, 1998, and recorded on The redemption period shall be 6 May 28,1998 in Libcr 740, on Page 101 1 - month(s) from the date of such sale, un- 1018, Tuscola County Records. Michi- less determined abandoned in accordance togan, the and Flagstar was assigncd Bank, byFSB, said as mongagcc assignec with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days by an assignment dated May 15, 1998 from the date of such sale. which was recorded on May8.1998. in CASS CITY Police officer Don Miller stands next to one of 2 Liter 740, on Page 1019- 1021. Tuscola Dated: December 23. I998 County Records, on which mortgage new 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors that the there is claimed to be due at the date Norwest Mortgage. Inc. hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED denartment-- -1 will utilize in the new year. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: SIXTY-NINE AND 84/100 dollars (248) 642-4202 (571,369.84), including interest at Council proceedings Trott and Trott, P.C. 7.3755% per annum Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage, Inc. 30 I SO Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Under the power of sale contained in said I The Regular Meeting of the reviewed by the Budget and $15,786 including the trade- CHRISTMAS CAME early for Heather Woidan (left) when Bingham Farms, MI 48025 mortgage and the statute in such cast Cass City Village Council Finance Committee. MO- in allowance of$3,000.00 for madc Md provided, notice is hebygiven File # 98121 I887 TION CARRIED 7 yeas O Linda McMahan, from McMahan's Auto Supply, presented that said mongage will bc foreclosed by ,was held Nov. 30, 1998, at the I997 Dodge Intrepid Po- 12-23-5 7:OO p.m. All Trustees were nays lice vehicle. MOTION a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some her with an all expense paid trip to Disney World. Woidan part of them, at public venue, at the front 'present. Motion by Trustee CARRIED 7 yeas O nays entrance to the Counhoust in the Wllage Minutes of the Regular Oc- jQopewwnicki,Supported by President Althaver recom- entered a drawing in the store that included all the Auto Value of Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan at tober 26, 1998, and Special Trustee Haley to hold a Spe- mended the' appointnieht of THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECMR 1000 AM, on January 29, 1999. Part sStores in Michigan. A'ITEMPTLNG TO COLLECTA DEBT. tMeeting of October 29, cial Council Meeting on De- Sandy Tierney to the Down- ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Said premises arc situated in TOWNSHIP ,I 998, were approved as pre- cember 14, 1998, at 7:OO town Development Authority WILL BE USED FORTHATPURPOSE OF DAYTON. Tbscola County, Michi- sented. P.M., for the purpose of a to fill the vacancy of Thomas gan, and nre dcscribtd 85: MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been The October 1998 Financial Study Scssion regarding the Herrob who has resigned, Lots 27 and 28 of Cat Lakc Hills Subdi- Engler announces made in the conditions of II mortgage Statement was reviewed. Proposed 1999 Village Bud- ' with a term to expire May 1, made by Robert W. SCHUL'IZ and Helen vision, according to the Plat recorded in The Treasurer's Report get Plan and the Five Year 1999. Motion by Trustee C.SCHULTZ, husband and wife (origi- Likr 2 of Plats, Page IS. Also part of the .shows that 94.53% of taxes Capital Improvement Pro- Haley, Supported by Trustee nal mortgagors) to Standard Federal Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 11 Bank. fMa Heritagc Federal Savings NO&, Range 10 East, described BS: be- have been collected to date gram, to changc the Regular Kropewnicki to appoint of 2,1993, ginning at thc Southwest corner of Lot loan to village Car0 Bank, Mortgagee, dated July and and 94 Real Property Tax December Mecting to De- Sandy Tierncy to fill the va- recorded on July 6. 1993 in Liber 64.7, 27 of the rtcorckd plat of Cat Lake Hills gram was signed into law by mental investigations, in- on Page 821-826, Tuscola County Subdivision, according to the Plat re- Bills were turned over as december 2 l, 1998, at 7:OO cancy as recommended. Governor John Engler has corded in Likr 2 of Plats, Page 18. which dinquents to the Tuscola P.M. and to conduct the Puh- MOTION CARRIED 7 yeas announced that a $50,000 Engler as part of the state's terim response activities and Records, Michigan, on which mortgage comprehensive strategy to there is claimed to be due at the date is located from the Southwest corner of C o u n t y Tr e as u re r tot a I i n g lic Hearing for the Proposed 0 nays loan to the village of Caro demolition at sites which are hereof the sum of FORTY-FOUR THOU- said Southwest 1/4 by the following four $46,143.37. 1999 Village Budgct Plan The Managcr's report was will assist in a redevelopment return contaminated sites to known or believed to be con- SAND FOUR HUNDRED AND 97/100 courses: (I) Nonh 01 degrcc 27 minutes productive use. taminated. They are provided dollars ($44,400.97). including interest at 25 scconds East (previously recorded as I Dick Erla presented a pcti- and Five Year Capital Im- reviewed. Jane Downing project near the downtown. 7.125% per annum. North 01 degree 06 minutes East), along tion, signcd by the residents provement Program at 7:30 noted that a lOO'x120' Ice The funds are awarded un- Loans are provided by the at an interest rate of 2.25 per- the West line of raid Southwest 114, in the Hills and Dales Sub- P.M. Monday, December 2 I, Rink is planned for place- der the Department of Envi- DEQ to local units of gov- cent and are repaid in annual Under the power of sale contained in said 873.24 feet; (2) North 86 degrees 38 min- ronmcntal Quality's Revital- ernment to conduct environ- installments over 15 years. mortgage and the statute in such case utes SS scconds East (previously rccordcd ,division, requesting that curb 1998. MOTION CARRIED ment on half of the tennis made and provided, notice is hereby given as Nonh 86 degrees 49 minutes East). : and gutter not be placed on 7 yeas 0 nays courts with a new type of ice ization Revolving Loan pro- that said mortgage will be foreclosed by along the South line of mid Plat, 183.62 'Huron Street from West Parks and Promotion Com- rink liner to be installed and gram. The loan will be used a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some feet (3) North 79 degrees 14 minutes 38 Street to Dale Street, on Hunt mittee reported that Kappen tested for the Winter season. for environmental assess- part of them, at public venue, at the front seconds East. continuing along said South Plumbing entrance to the Courthouse in the Mllage line, I 15.48 fcct (previously recorded BJ Street from Huron Street to Tree Service will demon- Meeting adjourned at 9:47 ment work and demolition at of Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan at North79degreesOSminutes East, 115.28 feet); (4) 82 degrces 43 minutes 18 JCC- I Dale Street, and on Dale strate a brush cutter for clear- P.M. a former gas station on State 1O:OO AM, on February 5, 1999. Street from Hunt Street to ing dead wood and brush Street. Upon completion of on& East. continuing along said South Serviice Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP line, 99.99 feet (previously recorded as Hill Street. from the trail area of the Cass Joyce A. LaRoche the response activities, the OF MILLINGTON, Tuscola County, North 82 dcgms 39 minutes East, 100 Dennis Porter, representing City Recreation Park. The Village Clerk property will be marketed to 4215 Maple St., Cass City Michigan, and are described as: feet); to said Southwest corner of Lot 27; downtown small business charge for cutting and re- and redeveloped by a private thence continuing along said South line Parcel 1 - Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Nonh 82 &gees 43 minutes 18 seconds owners, was present and read moval would bc $100.00 per party. the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town IO hr,199.98 feet (previously recorded as As advertised, a Special a le\ter, signed by residents hour. It is estimated that the "Rcjuvenating brownfield North, Range 8 East, described as: Be- North 82 drgms 39 minutes East, 200 and business owners, rcgard- job would take 4 or 5 days. Meeting of thc Cass City Vil- ginning at a point on the South line of feet) to the Southeast corner of Lot 28 of 4. lage Council was held Dec. sites not only enhances our Section 29 which is East along said South said plat; thence South 07 degrees 19 I ing Zoning regulations. Council would like to have a e nv i r o n me n t , but i nv i gor at e s line, 493.40 feet from the South 1/4 cor- minutes 02 seconds East. along the West- ' As advertised, the Public demonstration after the I999 14, 1998, at 7:OO P.M. to re- ner of Section 29, thence continuing East crly line of 3 previously recorded survey view and discuss thc Pro- local economies and curbs (recorded in Liber 608, Page I143), Hearing was opened at 7:30 Budget is finalized. urban sprawl a well," Engler along said South line, 200.0 feet; thence posed I999 Village Budget North 00 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds 100.00Feet; thence South 82 degrees 43 P.M. to consider the recom- Motion by Trustee Weaver, niinutcs 18 seconds West, parallel with Plan. All Trustees were said. "I applaud the Caro East, 1346.49 feet to the South 1/8 line mendation of the Planning Supported by Trustee Karr to community for taking advan- For Service Call as occupied of Section 29; thence North said South line 199.98 fcct; thence North present. i 07 Jrgrrrs IC) minutes 02 seconds West, Commission to adopt the entcr into an Executive Ses- tage of this loan program." 89 degrees 34 minutes 37 seconds West Discussion was held re- along said South 1/8 line as occupied, 100.00 ktto the point of beginning. proposed changes to the Vil- sion for the purpose to dis- Revitalization loans were lage Zoning Ordinance No. cuss the employee wage and garding thc Proposed 1999 I (517) 872-5571 690.54 feet; to the North-South 1/4 line The redemption period shall be 6 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees Budgct and an overview of established in 1996. The pro- month(s) from the date of such sale, un- 71, as amended, Section fringe benefits proposed for 33 minutes 16 seconds West along said leadetermined abandoned in accordance 1608, Signs, concerning pri- the 1999 Budget ycar. MO- the Proposed five (5) year North-South 1/4 line, 197.23 feet; thence with IWCL 600.3241a, in which case East, parallel with the South line of Sec- marily cxtcrior banners and TION CARRIED 7 yeas O budget plan. the redemption ptriod shall be 30 days tion 29,520.97 feet; thence South 00 de- from Ihe date of such sale. temporary port ab1 e s i g n s . nays A Motion was made by grees 26 minutes 0.7 seconds West, 856.80 Business owners voiced con- Trustee Haley, Supported by YANKEE CANDLES" feet; thence West parallel with the South Dated: Dcccmber 16,1998 line of Section. 30.0 feet; thence South cerns rcgarding different The Regular Scssion post- Trustee Karr to enter into an Executive Session for the 00 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds West, Flagstar Bank, FSB regulations for non-profit poned at 8:32 p.m. 300.0feet to the point of beginning. and church organizations, Motion by Trustee Weaver, purpose to discuss the em- FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: The redemption period shall be 12 governmental units exemp- Supported by Trustee Haley ploye~wage and fringe hen- (248) 6424202 efits proposed for the month(s) from the date of such sale. Tron and Trott. P.C. tions, definitions of portable to close the Executive Ses- 1999 Budget year. MOTION Attorneys for Flagstar Bank, FSB and temporary signs, and re- sion and return to the Regu- Christmas Eve"" Dated: December 23, I998 301MTelegraph Road, Suite 100 funding o!' sign fees. The CARRIED 7 yeas 0 nays Bingham Farms, MI 48025 lar Meeting at 9:18 P.M. Standard Federal Bank Public Hearing was closed at MOTION CARRIED 7 yeas The Regular Session post- File # 981 11 I292 7:45 P.M. 0 nays poned at 8:20 P.M. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: 12- 16-5 Motion by Trustee Haley, Motion by Trustcc our December (248) 642-4202 Motion by Trustee Weaver, Supported by Trustee Kropewnicki, Supported by n Trott and Trott, P.C. Supported by Trustee Karr to Attorneys for Standard Federal Bank Wedding Kropewnicki to re+ject the lease/purchase two (2) full Trustee Weaver to close the 301 SO Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Zoning Ordinance amend- size Ford, Crown Victoria Executive Session and return PTagrance Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Announcements Ill ments as recommended by to the Regular Meeting at File # 98043808 Police Interceptors, t'rorn 12-23-5 the Planning Commission Morrow Brothers Fold, Inc., lot32 P.M. MOTION CAR- concerning banners and por- located in Greenfield, Illi- RIED 7 yeas 0 nays. of tbeMontlb table signs and to return the nois, for $14,876.90 per year Meeting adjourned at 10:33 P.M. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR issue to the Planning Com- for three (3) years with pur- A7TEMPTlNGTO COLLE(JTA DEBT. mission for further study* chase at end for $ l .(IO, and ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Catalogs loaned MOTION CARRIED 7 yeas to authorize Village Man- Joyce A. LaRoche WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Village Clerk 20% overnight . 0 nays ager, Jane Downing, to ex- off MORTGAGE SALE - Default has becn The Proposed 1999 Village ecute all necessary docu- made in the conditions of a mortgage Budget Plan and the Fivc ments. MOTION CARRIED Come visit us for the only candles that 'm famous for fiqmcen: made by Dennis MARTIN, P married man Free subscription Year Capital Improvement 7 yeas 0 nays and Suzanne MAKTLN, a married woman (original mortgagors) to American Finan- with each order Program was presented by Motion by Trustee cial Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Vi I lage Manager Downing . Prieskorn, supported by Corporation, Mortgagee, dated June 24. Motion by Trustee Trustee McIntosh to pur- 1996, and recorded on July I, I996 in Cass City Kropewnicki, Supported by 6480 MAIN STREET Liber 693, on Page 143, Tuscola County chase a 1999 Dodge pickup records. Michigan, and was assigned by Chronicle Trustee Karr that the bills due for the Wastewater Treatment CASS CITY. MICHIGAN 48726 said mortgagee to the UNION FEDERAL through December 2, 1998, Plant from Cass City SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS. Phone 872-2010 be approved for payment as Chrysler in the amount of as assignee by an assignment dated June PAGE TWELVE CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Blind, deaf author has book of poems published

A lth (1 iig h Put ric ia (Kamer) Meant to Me”, tells that her A Blessing From Heaven Grtwdrl is a lij?-long resi- husband was her eyes and Crecited as u Christmas message to friends I dcwt of Clio, tlic‘ family has hcr cars. Get a fixed rate mortgage loan from Chemical Bank at today’s low rate. close connectinris with Cass Her disability ncver de- His Birth had been expected for so long I City. Her niotlir r grew up on tcrrcd her. Shc attended Clio And God alone knew how it would be done Then, at your option any time during the next 12 months, if J a*fumiin Cms City arid her schools and shc and her late He picked Mary as the Mother of His Son r----- our rate drops even fuflher, you can select the new, lower father on u furnz in husband have 3 children and Shc was pure and gave her heavenly Father adoration Gagetown. They were niar- she is now the grandniothcr I rate at no cost. That‘s right. ried in St. Agatha’s Church of 2 young boys. The little Babe was born in Bethlehem in Gagetown. Her grandpar- “I have never felt sorry tor In ;I stable because no inn had room for Him ents, Jacob and Laura Hillec myself and 1’1-11 not it quiiter”, The aninials werc so quiet. they must have known lived in Cuss City and she Grendel asserts. She believes This was a special birth and would touch the world around No points. spent summers with them. there is a silver lining to af- She is the sister of the late flictions. “You don’t hear all The shepherds 2nd wiscmen followed the star No penalties. Karen Walther of Cass City. the gossip or bad language.” Which led them to Bethlehem from afar No processing fees. Otherfamily members are in The poems in Grendel’s Jesus was born as God’s love from above the urea. book explore a variety of May your Christmas bc filled with His Peace and Love! Just call and tell us when. themes, including family, Patricia Grendel had a 250- friendships, religious faith Patricia Grendel page book, “Patty’s Poems”, and memories of spccial which contains over 100 po- times. about a rainbow, but God put print. Her favorite authors Your new, lower rate will apply a11 ems, published by an Ann She has also written poems something else in my mind, include Mary Higgins Clark, *ea Arbor pub1 i sher. about such diverse subjects so I ended up writing a poem for the duration of your loan. so will yours Sue Grafton and Ann The book really a triumph about inner peace.” is as Michigan potholes and the Landers. Your payments will be lower. over adversity because game of Scrabble. Several of Grendel’s poems Grendel continues to write Grendel is legally deaf and Her main source of inspira- mention St. Charles and Hel- every day and will have no The total cost of your home for blind as a result of a bout ena Catholic Church, to FREE! tion for poems is her faith in trouble producing a second with encephalitis. God. “He is very special. He which she has belonged for edition of poems if the sales will be lower, too. Lots lower! Her first poem was written has put several poems in my 40 years, ever since it of the first one are success- in 1991, composed for the mind. Sometimes I’ll have an opcned. ful. funeral of her husband, Me1 idea about what to write, but Grendel is able to read with To date she has sold 161 So, whether you’re financing a new home or refinancing your current one, don’t wait on Grendel. the Lord has other ideas. an enlarger that displays books. Persons who desire a The poem, “What Me1 Has “Once, I sat down to write works on a screen in large copy of “Patty’s Poems” the rate. Call the loan officer at your nearby Chemical Bank and ask about our lower- should contact the publisher at 800-343-3034.The cost is rate guarantee. This is a special, limited-time offer, so call Chemical Bank today! $12.95 plus $3 shipping for the large type paperback book. Note: This one-time rate selection option applies to certain mortgage offerings only. Please check with your Chemical Bank mortgage loan officer for details. Comer essential

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CASS CITY SENIOR Becky Oesch delivers her 8-minute argument during Saturday’s debate at the high school. Debaters 2nd in tourney tournament: Cass City (2 the holidays. teams), Elk Rapids, Lakers, The next debate for Cass by this judge, but was de- Midland Daw, Frankcnmuth, City will hc Saturday, Jan. 9, dared defeated by the 2 stu- Livonia Churchill and Flint at Marshall. dents, Powers. All of the coachcs agreed, All of the coaches ex- LEARNING Daniels said, that the tourna- pressed a desire to do it again EXPERIENCE ment was n great learning next year. It’s possihlc, tool. It allows coaches to Daniels said that experi- Daniels feels, that morc find out in which area vari- ences at this debate taught teams will be entered next hirn what they need to im- season, as 5 teams that had ous debaters are thc best. It’s prove on for the regionals. extmssed an interest were good preparation for the state There were 9 teams in the to attend hecausc of tournamcnt.

For Christmas for Kids The Rotary Club is Sponsoring the Raffle Pn of a Complete set (12) of a 1998 McDonald’s fl

Teenv- - -~ Beanie Babies J ~~ m (Beanie Babies are in unopened original bags.) w Proceeds will be used to Purchase Books Mi for the Christmas for Kids Program. a

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holds 4car a secret Christrnas There is sonicthing ahso- is in the air. Families gather lutzly magical about the together; menlories, laughter wish. The anticipation Christmas season. A certain and good tidings for the now builds, and finally Christmas fceling of warmth and caring year arc shared. Evcryonc Evc is herc. I "...The stockings are hung 1 by thc chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas I Art work and I would soon be there." This linc fi-otil "The Night Before I Christmas messages by I Christmas" truly expresses t h at fee 1 i n g of antic i pat i on that is expericnccd on Christ- I talented Cass City and I mas Eve by old and young alike. I Owen-Gage students I As ii child, Christtnas Eve was always a sleepless night for mc. Every crcak or slight sound would send riic down- stairs looking for Santa. I nou~of'tcn wonder what Ctir-istinasreally meant to me tuck thcn. Was it merely thc & We would like to thank all 6 prcscnts that caused such our customers for their cxcilctncnt'! Or did I even as business this year and are & ;i child understand the true & iii caning c) f Christ mas. looking forward to " 1999", Christmas is what we make of it. A religious cclehration to iilany or a cclehration of fatnily, love and together- ness. Howcvcr, all too inany people gct wrapped up in git'ts. Christnlas simply he- COII~CS;I conipctition of who can buy the tilost, and who can buy thc hcst.

We cannot, with any ntiic~iintof moncy, buy the Call us for your free * 4 Christinas spirit, nor can wc 4% capture tho love of someone market analysis by oll'ering then1 trcasures. Ycoplc nccd to understand B tho true incaning of the sca- son lics not within the money thcy spend, hut in the love that they give. Marty & Lola Osentoski Jcnni t'cr Loewe Gr-adc 12 Dawg St. Journal Iiditor O~cn-GageHigh School

qp a% 9ybA Best Wishes (( for the Holidays c \\ CASS CITY, MICHIGAN PAGE TWO CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 Santa Letters

Joshuah Guigar would like a new bicycle, them. I want to wish my will be coming to see me. watch, shop and cook nanna a Very Merry Christ- I would like a Rug Rat kitchen, a work shop with mas and a Happy New Year game for my play station, lots of tools, a remote con- with all my love, hugs and computer, train set, and some trol bulldozer and truck, kisses. NASCAR cars for my collec- Little Tykes coupe, V-tech Santa, I will leave out a big tion. And anything else you’d childrcn’s computer, Gator glass of milk and a plate full like to bring me. Golf, Lucky Ducks and fish- of cookies. For your reindeer, And please don’t forget my ing around games, a Hot I will leave out lots of car- little cousins, Pauly, Steven, Wheels race set and lots of rots, and for Rudolph, a big Tyler and Joey. They will like money! I am sure I have not bag of sugar to give him en- anything you bring them. remembered everything, but ergy so his nose will shine Also, my sister Tara would you know what I have forgot- bright red. like a Barbie and Twister. ten. She’s been good. As for my mommy, if you Love, Lastly, don’t forget my could make sure that my Joshuah Edward Guigar grandparents. They are al- baby brother or sister is,:, ways nice. healthy so I can have a nice playmate to share my toys. Jacob’ Wismer Lots of love, Also, if you would bring the Justin Powell Joshuah Edward Guigar baby some new baby bottles, Age 4 Dear Santa Claus, rattles and blankets with silk and anything else you can P.S. Milk and cookies will be My name is Joshuah, and I waiting! ! ! am 3 1/2 years old and this think of. I will keep them for is my fourth Christmas. I re- the baby as a present from ally have been a very mis- me since the baby will not Ashley & Bobbie chievous little boy even arrive until after late spring. though my mommy and As for my daddy, bring him Keys daddy say I tried to be good, some new clothes for work and I should tell you what I since he always complains want for Christmas. Santa, I about having small holes in

Jacob Wismer

Dear Santa, My name is Jacob Wismer. I have been a pretty good boy this year. I am 2 1/2 years old. My mom says I am in the terrible two’s, but I am trying to be good. I want Ashley & Bobbie Keys Tugger the Pup, a tractor and candy for Christmas. Please HI Santa, bring my cousins, Morgan, I’rn Ashley and I’m 10 and Keegan and Sam, something this is my little sister Bobbie too! Jean. She’s 3 1/2. We’ve been Santa needs the rest Grant Gould Cass City 11th grade good this year and this is - - Love, what we want lor Christmas. Jacob I want Tantrum, Tornado, and Henry the game. Bobbie Lowers fat wants Make Me Better Baby A form of the B vitamin nia- Justin Powell and Sing-Along Blues Clues, cin suppresses hunger, ac- From everyone at.,. clothes and some movies. cording to tests at the Uni- M Don’t forget to fill our stock- versity of Georgia. High ings. P.S. I will leave you a doses lower food intakes and Surge & Reese’s Peanut But- weight gain in laboratory t t‘ r, Cups,./ animals, ‘Dietssupplemented. with ’the gitamin could *one‘ Love, day be a useful therapy in Ashley Rr Bobbie Keys treating human obesity. Cameron Dunnuck

Dear Santa, I would like a new bike be- ~iiuseI can ride a two- wheeler really fast. Also I would like the movie Dr. Dolittle and the game Bop- it. I’ve been trying not to tease my sister Kristina and Justin Powell brother Austin too much. Sometimes I forget, but I’ll Dear Santa, keep working on it. Thanks My daddy and I think I have a lot Santa. You have our insurance been a good boy this year. Mommy thinks a little differ- Love, of a Merry Christmas ent. But they both agree you Cameron Dunnuck Season filled with Cameron Dunnuck years

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I BARTNIK’S SERVICE 1L11 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - FDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 PAGE THREE Christmas Eve A service at Novesta Novesta Church of Christ, 2896 N. Cemetery Road, will hold a Christmas Eve candle- light service at 6:30p.m. The program will include special music as well as congrega- tional singing, a communion service and candle lighting. The public is invited. For further information call 872- Season’s Greetings from Our Family to Yckrs! We’re glad to in our family of satisfied customers. As an know and serve you independent agency, we tailor the best insurance protection at competitive prices. We represent only the J & C Service finest insurance companies, like John and Connie Connolly 0 wners, The “NoPro b I em”Peop1r Ask us about the many other advantages ofdoing business with an independent insurance agency.

@P 1n6ody Insurance 6263 Church St., Cass City, MI 48726 Phone 51 7-872-5114 or 1-800-835-9870 0 a Christmas snowman - Eric Hunter, Cass City 10th grade f Whingyou I Santa Letters peace andjoy thk Nicholle Hartel Whitney & Rick Holiday Season INSURANCE # ;,r; ’ B Angela Braun IP M fl JIM PULASKEY,AGENT P

Rick Dear Santa Claus, I want a laser tag, daddv Nicholle Hartel € clock, Harley Eavison, Whitney & Angela Braun Halographic pyramid, T.V., Cass City & Frosty HOLIDAYS (ce Dear Santa, Yahtzee. I wish that Steven b Thank you for everything Dear Santa, Gear gets a race car set. Hope you brought me last year. My My name is Angela Rraun. my mom and dad have a Foodliner mom says that I have been a I was a very good girl this Happy Christmas Day. Cass Clty Rd. Cas8 City year so could you bring me pretty good girl this year. I Love, Rick 2nd grade aq would like a Bitty Baby from a computer, and a toy kitty. 0 My sister Whitney was really FROMALL OF US Uncle Tim’s store, some clothes for her and some good too! Could you bring AT clothes for me. I would also her some jewelry and a big like an Oopsie Daisy doll, the calculator. My mom and dad Lion King 2 tape, some were good too. So could you p bring them something spe- Blues Clues stuff, and some LAFAVE STEEL farm animals. Please don’t cial. We already got some- forget my cousins, Sean, thing for my Grammy and \\ SUPPLY INC. 8/ Brad and Brent. Grampy so they don’t need I will leave some cookies anything this year. Y 8260 Van Dyke 1/ and hot chocolate for you Thank you! Cass City 48726 and some carrots for the re- Merry Christmas indeer. Love, Thank you, Angela Braun, age 4. Nicholle Hartel Age 3 1/2 P.S. Please bring our dog, Frosty, a toy bone. Thanks!

Wishing the Cass City Community a Happy and Healthy Christmas Season Best Wishes to One andAlll

ir 90 GENERAL CABLE COMPANY ib ’ KRITZMAN’S. INC. I 6285 Garfield I Cass City PAGE FOUR CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN I SantaLetters I Jesus is tke heasoh I-

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave Breanna Frank Katie & Blair Tiseo his on/y begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Dear San t a, Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Dear San ta, My name is Katie Tiseo and My name is Breanna Frank. I am 4 years old. My sister's Fireplaces by Dan I will be 2 years old in Janu- name is Blair and she is 2 ary. Dad and Mom said I years old. My mommy and Main St., Cass City 872-3190 have been pretty good. I daddy say we have been would love to get some pretty goid girls. We only ,- 1- fishy's so I can watch thcm swim. I also like thc Teletubbies. Please don't fix- like a Barbie Dream House I makes a Wonderful Wedding Gift get my cousins. They have and a doll that blinks her eye- I : been pretty good too. I will lashes. Blair would liki a I I: leave you some cookies and computer game and some milk. new Barhies to play with. Wc will leave you some milk and Love, cookies for a snack. We will Breanna also leave a drink of water for P.S. I would also like some R udol ph . snow so I can build a Love, snowman. Katie & Blair Tiseo

Awaiting the moment - Adina Speirs - Cass City 10th grade

During this se,ason,we r6joice and give thanb to you for your support throughout the year. We wish

you and your fanuly a blessed * holidiiy and hope that you will be filled with the magical light of Christmas. wt0 TENDERCARE Ralph, Becky and Kim T 4782 Hospital Drive, Cass City 872-2174 $ THE STAFF WOULD LIKE TO WW k Fort's Confetionery Store EVERYONE OF YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAW k 6468 Main 872-2540 $ *=-kh-&l&m-kh=kbkb-*h=k

Stefanie Humpert - Cass City 10 grade

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At Christmas time we always complain someone got a better presen! IF)/ Merry Christmas from Dr. deBeaubien \ or somconc stole our candy and Dr. Pankratz and the staff cane. We don't stop to think about thosc on the strcct 1 or ahout thosc without r* shoes on their feet. Wc don't think ahout thosc without a home 0 or thosc withour property on which they can roam. Q

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-w Douglas Pankratz, M.D. "WE WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY" Cass City 872-4320 Bad Axe 269-3002 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 PAGE FIVE h

[[our customers for rnakiy Santa Letters our store agreat sucms. WE~-CH..IS~an Kristen & Shannon Kawecki Justin Kerkau Dear Santa, AWNEW=K Justin Kerkau I have bccn a pretty good “MAY ALL YOUR HOLIDAY WISHES COME TRUE’ From Beth & Sandy & Gary girl this year helping my Dear Santa, mom around the house and Hi, my name is Justin Wo‘rs Mwon &ryrrss‘ uds & Blossom with rny new baby sister Sh- annon. Kcrkau. I’m 4 years old. Morn said I’ve been a good PRODUCTS, INC. I would like a Barbie house, dFncEsUppUES PRINTING Y NRFcruRE 0 MNES !EWE boy this year -except when 2 Barbic oars, Simba’s Pride CASS em PKlEOH I pick on my little sister. 6513 Man ~ Cars City. MI 48726 Box 28.44 S Mdn - P(gl0n.U 48755 vidco and Lady & The fd 517-872-155 Fsx517~3887TI1 517&~1 Could you please bring me a Fpx517-872-5857 Tramp video. Please bring Batman toy, the Rudolph Shannon a remote control movie and game Elmo. CD-ROM lor my computer. Thank- I will lcave scmc cookies you. for you and somc lettuce and carrots for your reindeer. Love, Justin Love, .. Kristen &I Shannon Kawecki Kristen & Shannon P.S. I’mgoing to lcave some In llris seasoti of wonder and celebraliori, 4 1/2 & h rnonths we wisb love and peace lo aU. Kawccki milk and cookies for you and Dccker, MI Matthew the reindeer. Paul Stephanie Meri Kai tlyn Dzielinski Bock

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CLASSYCUTS Matthew, Paul & thanks you for your Meri Dzielinski patrouage and will Stephanie & Kaitlyn Bock Dc ar S an t a. Thank you I‘or cvcrything Dear San ta, continue to be here to you brought us last year. This For Christmas this year 1 year, I would like another would like a 66” caterpillar, support you in 1998. Tclctuhhy, sotiic mort Rarble a doll and a Rug Rat tape. stuff, and ;I chocolate Santa Kaitlyn would like a doll, a Claus. €+i~ bring my hig toy to ride on and a krothct \ sotiic ncw C.11.’~ Tcletubbie tape. We will \ha[ wc cmlisten to. leave you some milk and Girl Scout cookies. 87-CLAss872-5277 1’1 c ‘1 \u h 1.1 I1 g 111 y t c ac hc I-, I MI-\. ‘I’uchcy, ii girl baby in Ill xoxo thc spring. wc Wlll lcavc yo11 SOIIIC Love, cook~csthat I hclped Monl Stephanie & Kaitlyn Bock

Lovc, d. Mcri L)/,ielinski D c a r S an t a : 4 yrs. old My name is Erika Martin. I Patriotic Erika will bc 2 years old thc day at‘tcr Christlnas. I’ve been snowman Emily good all year hccause my Julie B Andrew hrothcr, Andrcw, and my sis- May your season be filled to brimming tcv, Emily, havu told iiic all Wes tfall Martin :h)ut YO;. My Daddy and 1 with many happy holiday moments. will Icavc oul cookies and Cass City f milk for you with the carrots 12th grade bJkL for Rudolph. Copeland and Gornowicz Inc. 1 Insurance Agency ik 6539 Main Cass City Phone 872-4006 Jk --~.~-~~~r\1~rr~~n~~~~

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Best Wkh Hills & Dales Gerieral Hospital Tri-County Medical Equipment 4675 Hill Str-cut, Cuss City 4675 Hill Street, Cass City h=: to everyonefor 5 I 7-8 72- 2 I 2 I I -800-532-8063 the gofidays! Cass City Community Health Clinic Thumb Area Home Care Agency 5 I 7-872 -2 12 1 6240 Muin St., Cass City From everyone 1-517-872-2300 Michigan Athletic & Rehab. Ctr. at Coach L@ht 4675 Hill Street, Cuss City SI 7-872-2084 Tharmacq Ubly Medical Cliri ic 2254 Miriii St., IJhly M.A. R. C./Caro 5 I 7-653-919 I I I86 Cleaver Rd., Cur0 5 I 7-673-4999 ‘I1 Tliiiinli I’Iiysical Medicirie & Rehab. Cirs,v C‘il\*- 51 7472-2121 Thumb Pediatric & Pediatric C’lr1-0 - 5‘1 7-(i73-4999 Cardiology - 51 7-1372-2121 PAGE SIX CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN We Santa Letters wish Spencer Guinther

Dear San ta, YOU My name is Spencer and I am 3 1/2 years old now. I a would like to ask you for a Tonka crane, a Chiming-Bell Merrv Train car, the Busytown \ J Train, the Wee Sing Train, somc more train track and ) Christmas! Smoochy Pooch. Thank you Santa. Give Rudolph a big hug for me. I will leave him some magic reindeer food to help him find our house.

S.H. RAYTHATHA, M.D., P.C. Love, (Dr. Ray) Spcncer Guinther, Cranberry Twp., PA 4672 HILL STREET 872-5010 Spencer Guinther CASS CITY, MI 48726 Kendra Kerkau 6523 MAIN STEET CASS CITY, MI 48726 TEL (517) 872-2030 24 HOUR SERVICE 872-5351

Laura O'Dell - Cass City 10th grade Kendra Kerkau

De ar S an t a, My name is Kendra Kerkau (Kennie). My mom is writ- spirit of the holiday, we pause ing this because I can't write VI yet - I'm only 2 years old. and count our many blessings, I've been a pretty good girl this year. Could you please 7 doll bring me a baby with her We'd like to extend our sincere own cradle, somc pretty dresses and the Teletuhbie thanks for vour valued friendshb. I LaLa. Thank-you. --@mq&cs-= Love, 1103 Caro Road Caro, MI 48723 Ke nd ra Lany Caide GeorgeOwner Messing P.S.-I'm going to leave you Owner (5 17) 673-8482 soiiie milk and cookics for -.------you to sharc with the rein- -! deer. May the radiance and gift of His I i love light your way to everlasting I Paul Slater, Jr. peace and contentment. r' Best wishes for a joyous Christmas. I I From The Family & Staff I Ken Martin Electric, Inc. I 1 Casscity 872-4114 i

Paul Slater Jr.

Dear Santa, My niom and dad said I've been a good boy this year. I would like you to bring me a play station, soldiers, clothes and any toys you would like to bring me. And HAPPY HOLIDAYS S please don't forget my sister E Ashley. She has becn good, Thank You For Your Support too. I'm not sure what she E # 'I wants, but inaybe you know,

With Love, Paul Slatcr Jr. P.S. I will leave out cookies and milk.

Lindsey Gaszczynski

3, Be sure to pick up 0 Lindsey Gaszczynski

Hey Santa it's Lindsey, your red ribbon at I got thc car, the C.D. player the Village Hall and 1 : and thc boyfriend. I got ev- support the "Don't 0 erything I nced, so this year could you just bring all my Drink and Drive" family, friendb, Kcn and ~ Thcresa and Tim, a grcilt big campaign bag full of big hugs, smilcs and good chccr to last them thru a wholo ycar. And Santa, T.J. the ti one on... wasn't too bad this year so E8i please bring him that Holidays Nintcndo to kccp him out of' my rooin. LOVC, Lindscy G. CASS CITY, MICHIGAN PAGE SEVEN Santa Letters T. J. Marker Victoria Smutek

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T.,J.Marker Victoria Smutek Dear Santa. I got cvcrything I nccd cx- Zachary Deitering cept a Super Nintcndo, so you could bring me that it' you want to. Since you live in the North Pole I think you're closer to the sky than me so could you please tell Jesus I said Happy Birthday. Oh, and Santa, you didn't drink all your milk lasl year and mom makes tiic drink all mine. Try to plug your nosu while you drink it. It works for me.

Love you Santa, T.J. Marker 6 years old A 1141 dtc artgul said urih thcrrt, lhrnot: for, Icliold, I hirig you lidirrgs ofgrcat joy, which shall bc to all poplc. For unto you is horn Litis day in tltc city of Dauid n Mason Doerr Smioor. which is Christ Litc hrd. i! ac ha ry Dei t e r i 11g Lukc 3:10-11 Winter Wonderland - Katie Hacker - Cass City 10th grade Dcar Santa. My n;inic is Zachary Ilcitcring. I iini 3 1/2 ycxs For food. shelter old. And tny cousin, Victotia, is 8 tiiontlis old. Wc havc hccn vcry good. Vic.toriu would likc ;I rocking horsc New funds available at HDC bccausc stic lovus lo roc*k. And I would likc ;I Walking The Human Developinent ron, Sanilac and Tuscola of nun-profit agcncies within tive serve on these local Elii~oatid ii Iiicc track. Hut Cominission (HDC), acting Counties. Locally, FEMA the Thumb arca. FEMA Boards, or who wish most ot'all wc would likc niy in its capacity as fiduciary for funds help to provide emer- Local FEMA Board meet- to rcqucst funds, arc invited C; rand 111 ii ;in d G rii n d pa thc Fkderal Emergcncy Man- gency shelter, food and util- ings will begin during the to contact Lori Offenbccher Stnil ti Iioiiic I'or (.'tirislm;is agement Agcncy (FEMA), ity assistance to eligible re- week of Dec. 21 and will ;it thc 11 u m an De vel o pm c n t and llticlc Kcvin, too. ;innounces that it has rc- cipients. Persons who are eli- conclude during thc wcck of C'oniniissi,on, (5 17) 673- ueivcd thc 1998- I999 FEMA gible may gain access to Jan. 4. Agencies who may 4 12 I or 1-800-843-6394, for Lovc. f'unding allocations for Hu- these t'unds through a variety desire to havc a rcprcsenta- further de t ai Is . \-/ Mason Doerr Zitc1~;il-y& Victoi-ia THANK \ Dear Santa, My naiiic iu Mason {)wrr. I SantaLetters I YOU I would likc ii Battiiatt, +pic FOR YOUR Legos, and L,ascI tag. E'lcasc Carley Hendrick leave something 1i)r niy \i+ I Read 1 PATRONAGE' tcrs and 1 will Icirve you Dear Santa, cookies and milk. 'I'hank I have tried real hard to he you. IMeg's Peg( 11 LOVEON CHRISTMAS11 From All Of Us At a good girl this year. I would 1 \ like a Bouncing Tigger and an ice cream makcr. Don't forget sorncthing fix my big / SUTTER'S \ sisters, Lindscy and Ashley, and my littlc cousins, Bakery & Restaurant A Brennen and Chase. Cass City I will leavc sonic milk arid 872-2570 Ii A c cookies for you and sunie BEST Ma Garth4 O'Mara

Moore Motor Sales sugar for Rudolph. i rhf ''*am@' I' I E Merry C h r i st m ii s - LlVCOL-Y 1-800-516-66731725 Wcsl Co#e 51Ad, 7-672-4 Crfo 171 WrrmIv c I Love, WISHES Carley Hendrick 4 years old Carley Hendrick W Kareen

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W >c: Life * Health * Annuities and Other Investments Newel1 E, Harris P.O. Box 38 Cass City, MI 48726-0038 Kareen (517) 872-2688 Dear Santa, I hopc you have ;I good good Joyful Day on Christ- mas! I hope you do not give me coal. I hope you give me presents and I will say thank you and I will put cookcys and milk on thc table for you, and you will say thank you too, and I hope you will put candy in my stocking and I I Sincere Christmas .. i will acprcciatc it :ind I wish i thoughts to all, along with you ;I mct1-y Chi strnas i1nc1 ;.1 I hppy Jolly nig it. and I 110 I our thanksfor your j'ou wish riic a ti t.rry Clii-ist- continuedgoodfaith. Ill;ls loo. i I From all of at I us DOUBLE D I i \ GAS & DIESEL REPAIR I ! f f PAGE EIGHT CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1998 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN

\ Christmas in California - Andy Dale - Cass City 10th grade “Sno wfla kes ’’

Snowflakes But Christnias together, that would rulc. Snowflakes fall so slowly 1 wondcr what that would be Land on my tongue so softly. likel So perfect and white. Christ mas togc ther, It seeins like thcy have Me, morn, dad and Mike. So much fun... I know it couldn’t last for-

falling from high d* b ovc. cvcr, nut just oncc, could we I look and sometimes wish sFnd I was a snowflake C h r i s t r 11 as tog c t h e r ‘? With no cares. We play in thc snow Jmiic Liriibergcr Running and falling. I hope it stays always. Yule meet for God’s crcation is so beauti- Owendale women ful Goodftrends cuuf a hing And dif‘fcrent with each , Thc Owcnciiilc Women’s fiztnicily malie the fwcldays a flake. C’luh hcld irs inccting Mon- Like little angel kisscs specid time to cele6rate. day, Dcc. 14, at Shcrwood on Coming to protect And as your curing us. thc Hill in Chgctown where It falls all around us. ;I Chrihtiiia\ dinner was en- neighbors, we wish you the With a little more protection joyed. Tcn ladies were vefy Gat of the season. For each and cvcry one. p re \c n t . Instcad ol‘ ;t gift cxchange, Mmy Christmas! By Mcgan Rochcfort cadi niunihor brought food age 17 good\ and Ixiper products to grade: 10 he given to thc St. Agatha I ARRIS Church tor thc annual food Christmas Together delivery to Limilics in the c o 11 I 11I II 11 i I y , AMPSHIRE AGENCY. My Christtnas list has just l’hc door prile, brought by I I onc wish. Established 1924 Bonnic Gwth, was won by I want to spcnd Christnias Janct Kctfoid, who had her 6815 E. Cass City Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 . with C’hrix t tua\ g I i‘ts wrapped. my nioiii and dad. Thc J ;in 11wy 111 ee t i n g w i 1I Lately, separate Christmases bc at tho hoiiic of Jeannette scciii so sad. McDonald with thc topic be- I gct lots of prescnts, that’s ing on thc Huron County pretty cool. Arhorcturii near Oak Beach.

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