Sanford Express Inventory Sheet

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 08/00/1970 Centennial 1870 One Hundred Years! 1970 Special Notes On Wright And Ketchum Fire Hits Hope Sanford Background (Photos) Jacob Hagar Frank I. Wixom Robert Rogers Sylvester Halbert William Bunton Tom Moore George Higgins George Miller Benjamin Dean Edwin P. Powers M. O. McFarland Log Thief Page 2 Edenville Civil War Soldiers Lewis Crosby Edwin Purton Francis Coolidge Ralph Dunton John Mahoney Joseph Prim Andrew Shepherd John Wylie Sanford Civil War Soldiers Many names Charles Sanford Memorial Day Sanford (Photo) The Home Of Charles Sanford (Photo) U.S. Ten Champs (Photo) Page 3 Mackinac Trail Sanford Notes Salt Well Prisoner Captured Wright And Ketchum On The Tobacco (Photo) Page 4 Sanford Hero War Hero John Brooks (Photo) Higgins Hotel Burns Mr. Ellsworth Shot Silver Jacks Battles Joe Fournier At The Red Keg Wright and Ketchum Camp Four (Photo) Page 5 Tittabwassee Power Company Edenville Dam (Photo) Averille Some Facts On 4 Lakes Hiram G. Thornton Postmasters Train Wreck Page 6 Methodist Church (Photo) Logging Output Of The Tittabawassee Log Markers Here And There Methodist Church And Bank (Photo) Mission Sites Near Sanford Possible Page 7 Edenville Methodist Church History Of The Sanford First Baptist Church History Of The Edenville Seventh-Day Adventist Church Sanford Church Of God Hope Baptist Church Historical Highlights Sanford Free Methodist (Photo) St. Agnes Catholic (Photo) Sanford Church Of God (Photo) Page 8 Reorganized church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints (Photo) History Of The Hope Methodist Church Sanford United Methodist Church (Photo) Brief History Of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sanford, Mich. (Photo) Page 9 Trip To Edenville Wright & Ketchum Carey’s Carriage And Blacksmith Shop (Photo) Local Man Feared Murdered Hope Notes Page 10 Centennial Main Street Edenville 1890 (Photo) Counterfeiters Caught Stumps And Logs Are Disappearing Sanford Page 11 School Days, 1883 River Side School (Photo) Train Wreck 1870 Averill (Photo) Edenville Page 12 Logging Language Log Bank Averill (Photo) Lumberjack Pinic Edenville (Photo) The Tittabawassee Boom Company Page 13 Averill Lumbering Loading Logs (Photo) Ox Ride (Photo) Flint And Pere Marquette 01-31-69 Vol.1 No.1 8th Annual Ice Fishing Derby set Saturday 1 Photo Tom Smith, Ralph Darcey 1st Snowmobile Race Page 2 Sanford Ramblings Charles Sanford, E. Francis By Stan Berriman 2 copies Page 3 Mustangs “Kicking Up” 1 photo Dennis Blevins, B. Blevins More names 02-14-69 Vol.1 No.2 1969 Ice Derby Draws Thousands 1 Photo By Mary Newman Coyotes Down Mustangs 1 photo on page 2 Brian Blevins 2 copies Page 2 Woods and Waters By Tucker PTA Hears Guest Speaker Mrs. Lillian Pankhurst By James Spann Page 3 Mustang Frosh Finish Second Val Young and others Sanford Notes Daniel Cobaugh, Julie Priest Page 4 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Sanford Cub Pack Clair Hunt Photo of Snowmobile Page 6 Bigelow’s Nears 20th Anniversary 1 photo Harrison Bigelow By Penny Banks St Paul Walther League Elects Mr & Mrs K Sacke 02-28-69 Vol. 1 No.3 Tourney “Fever” Nears 1 photo Craig Benz Page 2 Run Silent, Run Deep 1 photo Fred Hansen By A. Tucker Polito 2 copies Rainbow’s End Camping Group Makes Pom Poms Robert Bellinger Page 3 Sanford Ramblings Alec Reed, Alvin Marsh By Stan Berriman Centennial Contest Open 1 photo Charles Mayer Comets Top Mustangs Doug Fillmore Page 4 Tourney Fever 1 photo- cont. from page 1 Edward Maticka Mixed Doubles Bowling Sue Sweebe Page 8 Woods and Waters By Tucker Congressmen Reports By Elford Cederberg Chamber Announces Land Buy Ward Hess, Wm Argyle & Roy Mitchell 03-14-69 Vol.1 No.4 Fitness Starts at Grade Five 1 photo Mrs. Wanda Freeman By Val Young School Activities Planned Mrs. Earl Miner 2 copies Page 2 Brad Gordon Named Cycle Class Winner 1 photo Sanford Ramblings Miss Flanders By Stan Berriman Sharon Rodammer Wed 1 photo Lyle Schieber Sam Levely is Archery Expert, Teacher, Promoter Bobby Me 1 photo Page 4 Local Meat is Sold Here 1 photo Terry Howson By Mary Newman Page 5 Woods and Waters 2 photos By Tucker Polito A Top the Par-tee With Val Camping Corner Bob & Barb Bellinger First Aid Classes 1 photo Larry Nielsen 03-28-69 Vol 1.No.5 School Construction Continues at Slow Pace Russell Mohl, G Sanford By Penny Banks Page 2 Power Boat Racing to return to Sanford John Boyle 2 copies Research Course Offered Dr Richard Klempel Spring Semester Opens at SVC Pack 76 Cub Scout News Clair Hunt Page 3 Sanford Woods and Waters By Tucker Polito A Top the Par-tee With Val Page 4 Future Olympians 1 photo Jim Nix Page 5 Little League Expansion Planned Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman 04-11-69 Vol 1 No.6 Sanford to Pick New Queen 1 photo Tom Smith, Penny Banks Gary Suppes Wounded Mr. & Mrs. Henry Suppes 2 copies/w To The Editor Dale Thornton 1 good one Page 2 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Results of the Pinewood Derby Pack 17, Averill Kriss Bowers More names Page 3 Archer Shoots “One in a Million 1 photo Ken Droomer Page 4 Weather Affects Mustang Sports Workouts Dennis Blevins 1 photo Booster Club Wrestling Meet Set Tuesday Buck Goodwin Page 6 Star Route News Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 7 Sanford Servicemen List of names Cub Scout Pack 17 Holds Awards Banquet 04-25-69 Vol.1 No.7 Win or Lose? 1 photo Curt Buda, John Herkner Page 2 Sanford Ramblings Mr.&Mrs. Royal Marsh By Stan Berriman 2 copies A Change Maybe By Bob Hildenbrandt Page 3 Spring Sports Schedule Stan Sampson By Mary Newman The Wolverine Dam 1 photo Page 4 Woods and Waters By Tucker Polito Meridian Booster Club Launches Project Buck Goodwin Star Route Party Line Many names Mrs. Emery Williams Page 7 Mustangs Bales and Bits Page 8 Archery Ended By Mary Cookingham Pack 76 “Takes Off” 1 photo 05-08-69 Vol.1 No.8 Meridian Junior High Pupils will tour State Histor- Ical Sites 1 photo Biggest Homecoming Set for Sanford Mrs. Lionel Dancer 2 copies Page 2 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Express in State Archive By Stan Berriman New Beach and Park Planned 2 photos Ross Archer Page 3 Musical at Meridian Makes Hit Page 4 Woods and Water By Tucker Polito Fishing Contests Starts 1 photo Rod Towsley Baseball Team Wins Big Page 8 Motorcyclists Successful 1 photo Brad Gordon, Dale Furst A Change Maybe Water System Archery – Pistol, Rifle Shoot Page 10 Pack 17 Averill Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 05-23-69 Vol.1 No.9 Editorial Comments By Don Marquart Three Candidates File for Meridian School Board Chapin, Drew, Smerdon 3 photos 1 copy Memorial Day Parade Queen and her Court 1 photo Judy Claxton & others PTA Honors Mrs. Utter Page 2 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman 1 photo two Mic-Michee women Judy Klumpp, Jeanne Nix Page 3 Woods and Water 1 photo By Tucker Polito A Change Maybe By Bob Hildenbrandt Star Route Party Line Many names Mrs. Emery Williams Page 4 Summer Report Meridian Schools 1 photo Many names A Visit from U of M Philip Hanson Page 7 Mid Michee Hosts S.V.A.A. 06-06-69 Vol.1 No.10 Sanford Homecoming Celebration Nearing Mrs. Dancer Little League Stadium is Community Pride 3 photos 2 copies Backs School Vote By Gary Kaake Page 2 In My Opinion A Change Maybe By Bob Hildenbrandt Letter Re: Musical Oklahoma at Meridian By Floyd Andrick Jr. Page 3 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Memorial Day Observed Here in Community 1 photo Star Route Party Line By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 4 Local Items in and about Sanford 1 photo By Joyce Deacey Editor’s Corner By Don Marquardt Mid-Michee Bowmen Shoot Sam Levely By Mary Cookingham Page 6 1 photo Cub Pack from Averill Page 7 Bear Tracks Pack 76 1 photo Clair Hunt & many others 06-20-69 Vol.1No.11 Sanford Festival Near 1 photo Edward Maticka Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Spring Athletes Honored Many names Page 2 Michigan Trip Planned 2 photos Page 3 Pioneer Trail Rider Page 7 Star Route Party Line Mrs. Emery Williams Page 8 Sanford Zoo 1 Photo Sanford Little League Bye Gordon 07-04-69 Vol.1 No.12 Sanford Homecoming 2 photos Mrs. Dancer Marshal Appointed Edgar Genzel 2 copies Village Gets Water Bill Argyle Softball Team Wins Page 2 Upper Peninsula Trip By Betty Drew Page 3 Eddie to the Academy 1 photo Edward Maticka A Change Maybe By Bob Hildenbrandt Woods and Water 1 photo By Tucker Polito Page 4 Coleman Duo Tops Express Canoe Race 1 photo Ray Cronks, Lonny Phillips Little League Lines Page 5 Fishing Contest Entries Rich Goodwin Page 8 Summer Recreation Plans 07-18-69 Vol.1No.13 Boat Races on Tap July 26-27 2 photos Editor’s Corner By Don Marquardt Local team Falls Back Page 2 Letter to Editor Ruth Dancer Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Area Gun News 1 photo Ed Tilburg Page 3 Local Cyclists Bring Home Trophies 1 photo Brad Gordon, Jeff Moore Page 4 Little League Pennant Race Down to Wire 1 photo Page 5 Safari – Hardware Wins League Page 7 Letter to Editor By Bob Hildenbrandt Star Route Party Line By Mrs. Emery Williams 08-01-69 Vol.1No.14 Canadian Tops Lake Power Boat Racers 2 photos Harry Bennett About Change 2 copies Page 2 Sanford Ramblings Ralph Stroebel By Stan Berriman Colgrove Leads Mid-Michee William Colgrove Page 3 Editor’s Corner 1 photo Eunice, Frank Mackenzie Star Route Party Line By Mrs. Emery Williams Scores Again Bye Gordon Page 4 Archers Full State Yarn and Fabric Win 1 photo Page 5 Trip to Hartwick Pines By Susan Krauchenko Bow Hunters Walter Trumbull Page 7 Woods and Water By Tucker Polito 08-15-69 Vol.1No.15 Water Wonderland – Frank I. Wixom’s Dream Harold Loose New Bakery in Town 1 photo Mildred VanBuskirk 2 copies Sailboat Races on Wixom Lake 1 photo Mike Furlo Page 2 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Star Route Party Line By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 3 Editor’s Corner By Don Marquardt Wilson TV Robbed 1 photo How about Change By Bob Hildenbrandt Page 4 2 photos, Minor and Major League Trophies Dorothy Beavers, Evelyn Erskine Page 5 Trophies Presented Page 6 Euchred Again 1 photo By Eric Pantzer Fish Story Slated 1 photo Fred Woolman 08-29-69 Vol.1No16 Laundromat Expands 2 photos Richard Betron Sanford Lake Regatta Big Success 3 photos 2 copies Wilson TV in Sixth Year Fred Wilson New Iron Bridge Completed Page 2 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman New Playground Equipment in Park New Building Goes Up 1 photo Mrs. Olson, Dick Olson Football Almost Here Val Young Page 3 Editor’s Corner By Don Marquardt Page 3 & 4 Steel River Canoe Trip 2 photos By Fred Woolman Page 5 Star Route Party Line By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 6 Euchred Again By Eric Pantzer Mustang Football Formation Coach Young 09-12-69 Vol.1No.17 Mustang Gridders Launch 1969 Season 1 photo Coach Val Young Page 2 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman 3 copies Star Route Party Line By Mrs. Emery Williams School Opening Bowling League Scores Listed Page 3 Editor’s Corner By Don Marquardt Bigelows Enjoy Good Coho Salmon Fishing 2 photos Page 4 1 photo Mustang Football Letter to the Editor Dale Thornton Page 5 Bye Gordon Wins 3rd in Nation 1 photo Council Eyes Recreation, Main St Traffic Page 6 Time for a Change By Bob Hildenbrandt Little Leaguers See Tiger Game 1 photo 09-26-69 Vol.1No.18 Need Help to Clear Pike’s River Path By Mrs. Lionel Dancer 1 photo Sanford Park & Beach 2copies 1st Baptist Revival Set Oct 3-5 Centennial Workers Sought Stan Berriman Page 2 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Star Route Party Line By Mrs. Emery Williams Service News Many names Bowling Scores Listed Page 3 Editor’s Corner By Don Marquardt Grove Reopens Fred Austin Mustang Ramble By Jim Herman Page 4 Euchred Again By Eric Pantzer Page 5 Another Business Expanding 1 photo Yarn & fabric shop Page 6 Terry Howson Buys Steer 1 photo 10-10-69 Vol.1No.19 Mustangs Unleash Grid Attack 1 photo of game Dan Roosa By Jim Herman (2 copies) Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1890 new ME Church By Stan Berriman Star Route Party Line Vesterfelt, Reynaert By Mrs. Emery Williams Dancer’s Mark 22 Years in Business1 photo Lionel & Ruth Dancer Mrs Dancer by building Page 3 Wixom Lake Happenings Many names By Barbara W Jones Centennial promoting Page 4 Cleaning Bee Planned Mrs. Dancer Re: pike path Scout News Methodist Church sponsor Page 6 Newberry Opens With New Lines 1 photo of building Bowling League Score Esther Stevens, Kay Bailey 10-24-69 Vol.1No.20 Mustangs Remain Perfect in League 1 photo Darrell Geiling By Jim Herman New St. Paul’s Alden B Dow Assoc Page 2 Sanford Ramblings Year 1891 By Stan Berriman Star Route Party Line Garold Petee,Mike Dinger By Mrs. Emery Williams Meridian Varsity Football Statistics Dan Roosa Page 3 Weather Doesn’t Scare Hunters Page 5 Newberry Grand Opening 1 photo inside of store Cub Plans Made Joyce Cowan Bowling Scores Phyllis Zeiner Meri Tops News Marilyn Haeussler Page 6 Another First for Sanford Roderick Mainhood Square Dance Lessons

Webelos Den Works on Salt Well in Sanford Mr. Houghton Page 7 Four Generations Home 1 photo Daniel Thornton standing By house Bob’s Barbs By Bob Hildenbrandt Church Plans Rev L W Newman Pastor of St Paul 11-07-69 Vol.1No.21 Mustangs Remain Perfect in League 1 photo of Team By Jim Herman 3 copies Archery News Mid Michee Bowmen Church Plans Tony Furst Mr. Alexander Honored Robert Alexander retires From Dow 27 years Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1892 By Stan Berriman Star Route Party Line McPherson,Marsh By Mrs. Emery Williams New Methodist Parsonage Rev John Mulder Page 3 Grouse Trial Area Saved Gladwin By Thomas A Novak Edenville Township By Mike Bartch Page 5 Delta News Dr Stephen Hersh Centennial Meet Geneva Brumm Page 6 Pack 79 Mr. Hunt List of names Page 7 Mustangs Win By Jim Herman 11-21-69 Vol.1No.22 Edenville Mike Bartch Township meeting (3 copies) Union Thanksgiving Service Planned by Local Clergy Group PTA Meets Mr. Mayer Sanford Elementary Star Route Party Line Moss, Marsh, Manning By Mrs. Emery Williams

Mustangs Varsity Statistics 1969 Season List of names U.S.-10 Conference List of names Centennial News Tom Smith, Bernice Good Ruth Dancer Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1893 By Stan Berriman Meridian Music Boosters Milton Tolly, President Many names Sanford Notes Mr. & Mrs. Max Wallace Organ Music Club Page 3 Bob’s Barbs School System By Bob Hildenbrandt Page 4 Euchred Again 1 photo of author By Eric Pantzer Page 6 Letter to the Editor USS Hornet Dale R Thornton Page 7 Sanford Historical Dr Douglas Houghton Wm Argyle Delta News Holiday program 12-05-69 Vol.1No.23 Mustang Bales And Bits Coach Blevins Sports news Edenville Scuttlebutt Cub Pack 38 By Mike Bartch 2 copies Meridian High Arsenic & Old Lace By Gwen Young Boy Scouts Selling Christmas Trees Troop 17 Harley Draves Page 2 & 3 Sanford Ramblings 1894 By Stan Berriman Page 2 Northern Rec League List of names Team series Page 3 Fire at Pure Oil Station on North M-30 Allen Cole Gray’s Pure Oil Page 4 Letter to the Editor Ruth Dancer, Betty Maynard Archers Full Slate List of names Page 6 Bob’s Barbs Politics By Bob Hildenbrandt

Star Route Party Line Jueckstock, Marsh By Mrs. Emery Williams Delta College Patricia Eggleston 12-19-69 Vol.1No.24 Sanford Ramblings page 2 Christmas 1894 Page 3 Mustang Bales and Bits Sports news 2 copies Star Route Party Line Pieper, Melchi,Harger By Mrs. Emery Williams Christmas Eve Candlelight at United ME Church Sanford Page 4 Jesus’ Birthday Party Methodist Church Information from the Mitten Tree Program Girl Scouts Special Item – Jan 1 official starting date for Beard raising contest Page 8 Is the Sport of Deer Hunting Lost? By Thomas A Novak Bob’s Barbs Chamber of Commerce By Bob Hildenbrandt Centennial News By Ruth Dancer Mid-Michee Bowmen List of names Delta College Martha Hayden Page 10 Edenville Doug Thurston Little league ball diamond Letter to the Editor Bill Wallace, Peg Altman U.S.-10 Conference Standings 01-02-70 Vol.2No.1 Sanford Ramblings 1895 By Stan Berriman Edenville Scuttlebutt Township Board By Mike Bartch 3 copies Bob’s Barbs New Year’s Predictions By Bob Hildenbrandt Centennial News Projects By Ruth Dancer

Page 2 Meridian High School Varsity Basketball 1969-1970 Page 3 Bowling Scores Esther Stevens Edenville Cub Pack #38 Many names 01-16-70 Vol.2No.2 Centennial box Social & Dance Feb. 14 Leon Hulse By Ruth Dancer Mustang Bales and Bits Many names 4 copies Edenville Scuttlebutt Township Meeting By Mike Bartch Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1896 By Stan Berriman Bob’s Barbs Village treasurer By Bob Hildenbrandt Pack No. 17 News Averill Don Stevens Page 5 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Letter to the Editor Harry Andrews Answer to11-05-69

01/30/1970 Vol 11 Issue Centennial Box Social & Dance Feb. 14 3 Strange As It May Seem By Stan Berriman Co-Operative Nursery School Sanford, Hope, Edenville, Averill Centennial By Ruth Dancer, Secretary Page 2 It Won’t Help – Much Thomas A. Novak New Business In Area Jim Falkenstein Edenville, Hope, Jim’s Snowmobile Sales Edenville Scuttlebutt Mike Bartch Page 3 Sweepstakes Winners Joni Woodruff Sanford Hardware Ray Draves Many Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanford Fahlsing Jr. Mr. William Altman Letter To The Editor Bernice Dickenson Sanford Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names Page 6 Campfire Girl News Sanford Bowling News Northern Recreation Many names Page 7 Sanford Ramblings By Stan Berriman Biography Digest Of The Hope Baptist Church Many names Meridian High School Girls Basketball Schedule Snowmobile Club Formed Sanford 02-13-70 Vol.2No.4 A Story of Beards and Belles Centennial news By Dave Hartshorn LogMarks 1 photo of cars on Lake Stan Raymond 9th Annual Ice Carnival 3 copies Rays Delicatessen Opens Ray Buda Pizzas & carry-out Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1898 By Stan Berriman Page 3 Bob’s Barbs School board By Bob Hildenbrandt 2 photos 3 large crosses at St Paul’s Page 4 Bowling Notes Sheila Boots Page 6 Sanford 1915 Map Page 7 Edenville Scuttlebutt Clayt Fried By Mike Bartch Star Route Party Line King, Moss, Binder By Mrs. Emery Williams

02-27-70 Vol.2No.5 Mustang Bales and Bits Many names By Val Young The Millage Issue Meridian Schools 3 copies Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1899 By Stan Berriman Pack 38 Steve Hayes Page 3 Edenville Scuttlebutt Edenville Supervisor By Mike Bartch DNR News Release Page 4 Deer in Michigan Mr. Novak Area Nursery School is Organized Mrs. Paul Shauger or Mrs. Roy Haddix, Kinder-Keg Page 5 Presidential Award for Physical Fitness 1 photo of Dan Clark,Diane Fetters, Rick Goodwin,T Moore Letter to the Editor Dan Ranck Ella May Shaffer Page 7 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Bob’s Barbs By Bob Hildenbrandt 03-13-70 Vol.2No.6 Mustangs Copy district title 2 photos of game Many names 2 copies Sanford Ramblings 1900 By Stan Berriman Centennial Mrs. Dancer Memorial Page 2 Off the Beaten Path By T A Novak Reply to Thomas Novak By Lloyd Cogswell Page 3 Edenville Scuttlebutt Township meeting By Mike Bartch Page 4 Court of Honor & Polar Bear Camp Out Many names Boy Scout Troop 17 Page 6 Engagement 1 photo of Martha Beene Thomas Dufrense Bob’s Barbs Village Council By Bob HIldenbrandt

Grove Brings Top Talent Tex Ritter Page 7 Parson to Person 1 photo of Pastor Fiek Taxes Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 03-27-70 Vol.2.No.7 1 photo Meridian Mustang honors 6 players Geiling,Waite,Maxwell Fillmore, Blevins Centennial Mrs. Maynard By Ruth Dancer 3 copies Cub Scout News Steve Hayes Pike Spawning Roy Mitchell Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1882 By Stan Berriman Kinder-Keg Rummage Sale Edenville Scuttlebutt Special Township Meeting By Mike Bartch Page 3 DNR timber sales Midland County Nursery Seeks Housing Kinder-Keg Page 4 Parson to Person Letter to the Editor Mike Bartch By Darcy Vanderbush 1 photo log end with mark of RYE Page 5 Off the Beaten Path By Thomas Novak Junior Girl Scout Troop News Many names 360 Hope & Edenville Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Edenville map 1915 04-10-70 Vol.2No.8 Off the Beaten Path Field Trials By Thomas Novak 1 photo Veterans Memorial Park

3 copies Dear Sanford Area Residents By Museum Committee Page 2 Sanford Ramblings 1886 By Stan Berriman Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 3 1 photo Tom Moore’s Hotel in Edenville Edenville Scuttlebutt Township Annual Meeting By Mike Bartch Page 4 Bob’s Barbs Beet Growers By Bob Hildenbrandt Page 7 Parson to Person By Pastor Lee Fick Pinewood Derby pack 17 Many names 04-24-70 Vol.2No.9 1 photo 1st Annual Alumni MI State Senators Allswede, Francis March 14, 1959 Sanford Ramblings 1897 By Stan Berriman 4 copies Page 2 Bob’s Barbs Peoples State Savings Bank By Bob Hildenbrandt DNR Planting Stocks Need Proper Care Page 4 Edenville Scuttlebutt Answer to Darcey By Mike Bartch Cub Scout News Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 5 1 photo of old baseball team,Who,when,where? Page 6 Parson to Person-Nothing Seems to satisfy By Pastor Lee Fick Star Route News many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Revivals By Rev Hazel Comer 05-08-70 Vol.2No.10 Notice Public Meeting May 14, 1970 Riverside School Sanford Area Museum Page 2 Edenville Scuttlebutt Taxes By Mike Bartch

4 copies Star Route Party Line Many Names By Mrs. Emery Williams Centennial Bessie McMullen Homer Page 3 Off the Beaten Path Field Trials By Thomas Novak 1 photo Saw Mill in Averill From Bessie Homer Now of Lansing 1 photo putting up a little hay, anyone know these men Parson to Person – A Great Decision By Pastor LeeFick Page 4 “Play Ball” Little League Page 6 Bob’s Barbs Sanford Water Ordinance By Bob Hildenbrandt Burning Permits Required by DNR On Leave Irwin L. Alexander Page 7 Closing our Bank Chemical Bank 05-22-70 Vol.2No.11 1 photo Sanford’s First School Grace Wienshimer Sanford Ramblings 1901 By Stan Berriman 5 copies Sanford Area Museum – We are open every Sat Page 2 Off the Beaten Path UP By Thomas Novak Page 3 Bob’s Barbs Village Marshals By Bob Hildenbrandt Page 4 Edenville Scuttlebutt Meridian School District By Mike Bartch Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Edenville Cub Pack #38 Many names 06-05-70 Vol.2No.12 1 photo Riverside School at least fifty years ago Richard Marcy

Centennial Schedule June 18,19,20,21, 1970 4 copies Backs school vote The Express Page 2 Edenville Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Luncheon Planned Centennial Salad Luncheon St Paul Church Happenings Around WixomLake Many names Meridian Elementary PTA Elects Officiers Peter Pape Letter to the Editor Thank you fund drive Sanford Little League Page 3 1 photo Former trackman Mike Weiler Bob’s Barbs Sanford Museum By Bob Hildenbrandt A Hearty Welcome Home Dale Thornton Off the Beaten Path Hunting By Thomas Novak Page 4 Nursery Accepting Applications Mrs. Paul Woods Mrs. Dale Lesh Page 6 Star Route News Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Girl Scouts Troup 360 Page 7 2 photos of Sanford Flood- old pictures Fishing contest 2nd Annual

06-19-70 Vol.2No.13 One Hundred Years! The Pageant Schedule for Centennial 3 copies Sanford Ramblings Centennial By Stan Berriman Page 2 Bob’s Barbs Sanford Museum By Bob Hildebrandt Page 3 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Girl Scout News 360 Edenville & Hope By Mrs. Emery Williams Cub Scout News 38 Edenville By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 6 Saddle Club News Richard Letts Fishing Results Many names Page 7 Photo of old train and men around it 07-03-70 Vol.2No.14 Bob’s Barbs By Bob Hildenbrandt Just Thinking Poem By Sgt. Bruce Bowland Off the Beaten Path By Thomas Novak Page 2 Edenville Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Pioneer Trail riders Many names By Joyce Letts Page 3 Mid-Michigan Appaloosa Club June meeting By Joyce Letts Page 4 Parson to Person Two Jobs WWII By Pastor Lee Fick Little League Benefit Dance By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Fishing Results Many names 07-17-70 Vol.2No15 Bob’s Barbs Summer Taxes By Bob Hildenbrandt

Edenville Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Off the Beaten Path DNR By Thomas Novak 1 photo Lyle Gransden, Mr. Peterson Detroit District Manager Intl Harvester Page 3 Hope Little League Sanford Area Museum volunteers needed Fishing Results Page 5 Hope Little League Benefit dance Pioneer Trail Riders By Joyce Letts Page 6 New restaurant in Averill Joe & Carolyn Garza Parson to Person A new home By Pastor Lee Fick Page 7 Sanford Ramblings Area history By Stan Berriman Page 8 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Photo of Mrs. Sanford and Son Photo of Bridge, school-museum, Catholic Church Old drawing? Wright & Ketchum 1880 07-31-70 Vol.2No16 Vote August 4th Edenville Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch 2 copies Bob’s Barbs Government By Bob Hildebrandt Page 3 Letter to the Editor Burton Osborne Edenville Township Page 4 LWV Voters Guide in Sanford Page 6 Dear Mr. Novak Lloyd Cogswell, DNR

Page 7 Parson to Person Peace in the Middle East By Pastor Lee Fick Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 1 old photo, pile of logs and 2 men 08-14-1970 Vol.2No.17 Edenville Scuttlebutt Vote August 4 By Mike Bartch Sanford Area Museum News 1 photo Mrs. Bushre and her court Bob’s Barbs Taxes By Bob Hildebrandt Page 4 Off the Beaten Path By Thomas Novak Page 5 Nursery School News Mrs. Paul Shauger Page 6 Star Route News Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Pioneer Trail Riders Many names Parson to Person A Slave or Free By Pastor Lee Fick Photo of Mrs. Bushre & Mrs. Fick Centennial Page 7 Old Photo of Headquarters in Hope Scout news Many names Train Wreck 12-03-84 Page 8 Not All Midland Boys Zink, Fillmore & Geiling Sanford-Meridian Area Hope Notes From the 1800’s 08-28-70 Vol.2No.18 Regatta Big Success 1 photo of boat on lake National Championship Held at Wixom Lake Many names 3rd Annual Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 5 Notes from League of Women voters Mustang Gridders Launch Season 1 photo of team Page 6 Off the Beaten Path 1 photo of tub of pop & beer Cans By Thomas Novak Page 7 Old Scuttlebnutt Says Edenville Township By Mike Bartch 09-11-70 Vol.2No.19 Mustangs Many names By Val Young Page 5 Dear Scuttlebutt Zoning From the Harold Coopers 1 photo – Tri Captains 5 members of Meridian Football team Page 6 Off the Beaten Path Hunting By Thomas Novak 1 photo Polka Dot Motorcycle Club

Page 7 Fishing Results Many names Page 8 Bob’s Barbs Sanford Main Street By Bob Hildenbrandt Local Boys Play College Football Many names 09-25-70 Vol.2No.20 Photo Marlene Beavers, 2nd runner up Elgin Air Force Base Anniversary Beauty Contest Photo Robert Miller son of M&M Edward Miller Graduate of MSU Meridian Girl Scouts Used uniform sale Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 4 Mustangs Val Young Trap Shooters Jim Moore, Bernier Bigelow, Gordon Kinder-Keg News Mary Ann Woods Page 5 Edenville Scuttlebutt Edenville Township By Mike Bartch Page 6 Bob’s Barbs Dead elm trees By Bob Hildenbrandt Off the Beaten Path Grouse and Woodcock By Thomas Novak Page 7 Tax Tip’s By Mark Shaw Fishing Contest Results Many names 10-09-70 Vol.2No.21 Mustangs Many names Homecoming game Off the beaten path Hunting By Thomas Novak 2 copies Bob’s Barbs School systems By Bob Hildenbrandt Public Notice-Midland County Planning Commiss Watercraft problems lake Page 4 Old Scuttlebutt New Sanford Lake Park By Mike Bartch Page 5 Tax Tips By Mark Shaw

10-23-70 Vol.2No.22 What will a YES vote on Proposal C mean? Mustangs Whip Clare Many names Page 4 Tax Tips By Mark Shaw Page 5 Old Scuttlebutt Sanford Lake Park By Mike Bartch Page 6 Letter to Sanford Express Mike Bartch By Annie Jakway Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 7 Tops-Take off pounds Bob’s Barbs Election By Bob Hildebrandt Page 8 Off the Beaton Path By Thomas Novak 11-06-70 Vol.2No.23 Mustangs Val Young Old Scuttlebutt Rides Again Public Meeting By Mike Bartch 2 copies Bob’s Barbs Election over By Bob Hildenbrandt Meridian Property Owners Assoc. Jerome Twp Hall Page 4 Tax Tips By Mark Shaw Star Route News Many Names By Mrs. Emery Williams Photo and story on Martin Schultz Meyer-Sanford Ins Agency Page 5 Parson to Person By Pastor Lee Fick Page 6 Off the Beaten Path By Thomas Novak Page 7 Mustangs Junior High Football 11-20-70 Vol.2No.24 Have a Happy Thanksgiving Mustangs Many names

2 copies Scuttlebutt Sanford Lake Park By Mike Bartch Dept. of Natural Resources-Gen outlook for 1970 Deer season By Lloyd Cogswel Page 2 Bob’s Barbs Meridian sports By Bob Hildenbrandt Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 3 Meridian Jr High Football Banquet Many names Photo of log house bought by Sanford Museum Mr. & Mrs. Bryon Dye Star Route News Many names Mrs. Emery Williams Page 6 Off the Beaten Path Hunting By Thomas Novak Photo of Opal Seaman, Dick Stevens Flag to Cub Scout Pack 38 Page 7 Photo, Sanford “Our Town a Nice Place to Live” Sanford Home Extension Page 8 Tax Tips By Mark Shaw Photo, Remember Last Summer Children dressed in Centennial clothing 12-05-70 Vol.2No.25 Scuttlebutt Edenville Township By Mike Bartch 2 copies Log Marks Water system Map of Edenville Township Parson to Person By Rev Fick 12-18-70 Vol.2No.26 Page 4 Dear Mr. Marquardt Bob Hildenbrant By Esther Stevens 2 copies Page 4 Scuttlebutt Annual Township meeting By Mike Bartch Off the Beaten Path By Thomas Novak Star Route News Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams

Mid-Michigan Appaloosa Club News Tom Boman Pioneer Trail Riders Many names Christmas Party Page 5 Tax Tips By Mark Shaw Page 7 Citizen of the Year William Jung Page 9 Dear Mr. Novak By Lloyd Cogswell Page 10 Photo Christmas at Averill Many names Photo Christmas at Averill Many names Page 12 My Turn Schools Virginia Florey Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 13 Log Marks 3 photos ?? maybe Sanford Area 01-01-71 Vol.3No.1 Happy New Year Photo of The Salt by Floyd Brandow 3 copies Mustangs Capture Jack Pine Doug Fillmore Page 2 Log Marks – Sanford 1970 Wanted for Sanford 1971 Page 4 Tax Tips & Business Ideals By Mark Shaw Parson to Person A Teenagers Prayer By Rev Fick Page 5 Star Route News Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Letter to the Editor Re: Museum Lou Crampton Page 6 3 photos, Christmas at schools Mrs. Doremire Page 7 Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch

Off the Beaten Path By Tom Novak Express Announces-All Tournament Team Doug Fillmore, Brian Blevin 3 photos Ice Carnival 1970 Page 8 State Rep Elect Louis Crampton At Village Hall, Sanford Meridian School News Lois Malcomnson 01-15-71 Vol.3No.2 Parson to Person Why Fire Trucks are Red By Rev Fick Tax Tips & Business Ideas Those Changed Forms By Mark Shaw 2 copies Skidways & Tote Roads Douglas Houghton Congratulations Coach Blevins Off the Beaten Path By Thomas Novak Page 2 Log Marks Water Application info Page 4 2 photos fish- Harry Hamilton, Debbie Clarey Page 5 Scuttlebutt County Board of Comm By Mike Bartch Photo, Friendly Hope 01-29-71 Vol.3No.3 Annual Ice Carnival Photo with deer “Stop over at the Virgin Pines at the Veterans Park 2 copies Meridian Music Booster Club Milton Tolly Mustangs Page 2 Scuttlebutt River’s Edge Farm By Mike Bartch Page 4 My Turn 2nd graders By Virginia Florey Page 5 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw

Off the Beaten Path By Tom Novak Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 6 Meridian School News Reading By Kay Sorg Voter Apathy Hits Sanford By Kay Danielson Letter to the Editor Speeding By Harry Andrews Page 7 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 02-12-71 Vol.3No.4 Ice Carnival Huge Success 9 photos Page 2 Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Parson to Person By Rev Fick Beaver and Otter Trapping Regulations 1971 Map Page 3 Lansing Notes Dear Sanford Area Parents Christmas Program College News Many names Observatory By Kay Danielson Page 4 Tax Tips By Mark Shaw DNR Log Marks Township Board Meeting Page 5 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Snowmobile Race Results Many names Fishing Contest – photo of Larry Glass Ward Hess

02-26-71 Vol.3No.5 Photo-Winter Winter go Away Sanford Main Street Parson to Person By Rev Fick 2 copies Page 2 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Observatory Of Sour Doughs and Donts By Kay Danielson Monthly Meeting Notice-Meridian District Property Owners Jerry Weiger-Sec’y District Basketball Tournament Cub Scout Page 38 -1 photo Page 5 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Scuttlebutt Midland Commissions By Mike Bartch Page 6 Photo-DDT Supplies Bound for Disposal 03-12-71 Vol.3No.6 Skidways & Tote Road Wright & Ketchum Photo-March 7,1971 Oh Spring Where art thou 2 copies Off the Beaten Path By Tom Novak Sanford Kitchen Kaptains Linda Elza Page 2 Tax Tip & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 3 Ode To A Dog Thief Anna Nonimus Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 5 Observatory By Kay Danielson Page 6 Up and down the Meridian-PTO Notes Page 7 34 photos-Kinder-Keg Nursery School Mrs. Paul Shauger

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 03-26-71 Vol.3No.7 Parson to Person By Rev Fick Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton 2 copies Meridian School News Cub Scout Pack 38 Pinewood Derby Many names Poem – To Our Son By Mrs. Bill Briggs Page 2 An Open Letter to Anna Nonymous Tom & Sharon Hale Page 3 Scuttlebutt Annual Township Mtg By Mike Bartch Page 4 Off the Beaten Path Outdoorsmen By Tom Novak Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Campin Korner Chapt 68 Rainbow’s End Al & Lee Pease Page 5 Observatory By Kay Danielson Page 6 Boy Scout Troop 42-Hope 1 photo 04-09-71 Vol.3No.8 1 photo-Someone getting a few out of season!! See page 8 St. Paul Lutheran Church Groundbreaking Service Rev Rook 2 copies Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Observatory By Kay Danielson Cub Scouts Pack 76 Many names Parson to Person By Rev Fick Girl Scout Troup #360 Sanford Many names Page 2 Scuttlebutt Meridian School District By Mike Bartch Page 3 Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number PTO Notes Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 5 Tax Tip & Business Idea By Mark Novak Page 6 Photo of Mr. Weiler at new greenhouse Page 8 4 photos northern pike fishermen 04-23-71 Vol.3No.9 PTO Features Spelling Bee 2 photos Jamie Chambers, Marinell Schafer Up and down the Meridian Meeting times 2 copies Parson to Person By Rev Fick PTO Carnival Scores a Hit Meridian Elementary Sanford Boy Scouts, Turtle Pond 2 photos Page 2 Scuttlebutt Meridian By Mike Bartch Observatory By Kay Danielson Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Off the Beaten Path By Tom Novak Gem and Mineral Show Clare Midland Coin Show Jack Griffin Page 5 Letter to Mr. Novak 2 photos new business in town Page 6 Sanford Sashays 1 photo Photo Mr. Hubbard on tractor Page 8 Tribute to Darrell Geiling 3 photos

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 05-07-71 Vol.3No.10 Rock Enthusiasts Jam Museum 2 photos A J Rogers Up and down the Meridian Meeting times 2 copies Observatory By Kay Danielson Photo William Newman ROTC scholarship Sanford Kitchen Kaptains Charles Olsen Page 2 Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 3 Tax Tip & Business Idea By Mark Shaw Cub Scout News Pack 38 Edenville Many names Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 5 Off the Beaten Path By Tom Novak Kinder Keg Mrs. Jack Abbe Page 6 & 7 7 photos of Rock Show and story Page 9 1 photo Tittawassee Bridge & story Mr. Hubbard Page 10 Letter to the Editor: Kinder-Keg letter to Chamber Of Commerce 05-21-71 Vol.3No.11 Photo Gettysburg 1863 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times 2 copies Engagement and photo Sherry Clark Michael Bernier Sheltered Workshop Division of the Midland County Rehabilitation Services Girl Scout Troop 360 Sanford Mother’s Day Banquet Page 2 Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 3 Dear Fellow Fisherman Bob Philip

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 8 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Guest Editorial Boating problems on lake By Mike Bartch 06-04-71 Vol.3No.12 Sanford Homecoming photo Music Boosters Bruce Dundas 2 copies Total Community Support Sanford Little League Page 2 Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 3 3rd Annual Fishing Contest Cliff Hitchcock Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams

Kinder Keg Page 5 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 6 Letter to the Editor Bus #14 Harry Hatfield Cub Scout Pack 38 of Edenville Many names Meri Tops Mrs. William Lackie 06-18-71 Vol.3No.14 Meridian Baseball photo of team Up and down the Meridian Meeting times 2 copies Meridian Graduates 105 photo of Gwen Young Gary Coveart Page 2 Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 3 Photo of Dorothy Welch and 35 in pike Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Mrs. Betty Drew Graduates from Meridian

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 5 Mrs. Pankhurst Retiring By Jan Hunt Poem “My Home” By Ken Smith Page 6&7 4 photos – Our Town Page10 Notes from Lansing Lou Crampton Page 11 Sanford Express Fishing Contest Many names 07-02-71 Vol.3No.14 Homecoming 2 photos Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Congratulations to the Mustangs State tournament Page 2 60th Wedding Anniversary Mr.&Mrs. S.Elmore Page 3 Sanford Express Fishing Contest Page 5 Parson to Person By Rev Fick Page 6 Star Route News Many names By Mrs. .Emery Williams Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 8 Our Town 5 photos trip Mr. Berriman 07-16-71 Vol.3No.15 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Photo-Skipper and the kids-New Member of the fam Weakman homestead Baby deer 2 copies 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr.&Mrs. Raymond Schafer Hope Lakefront Dredging Opportunity Anthony McClimans Page 2 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Population increase in our area 1960-1970 Page 3 Sanford Express Fishing Contest

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Beach Development Page 4 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 5 Log Marks Pere Marquette Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 07-30-71 Vol.3No.16 Bits & Pieces Sanford news Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies Photo- Winning the Major League Title Dancers Dept Store Kinder Keg News Mrs. Karen Abbe Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Photo-Merle Boulis & 10 lb Walleye Page 3 Sanford Express Fishing Contest Our Town – 4 photos Sanford Tournament Team Page 4 Career Enlisted Men Might Pick Home Posts Notes from Lansing By Louis Crampton Page 5 Log Marks Charles Sanford, Will Irish Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 8 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw 08-13-71 Vol.3No.17 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Photo-Olson’s Party Store Minor League Champs 2 copies Log Marks Mackinac Trail Kinder Keg Mrs. Paul Woods

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Sanford Express Fishing Contest Many names

Page 4 Photo-Mr. Brown & his check out girls New store

Page 5 Photo-Michelle daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Miller Holt, Mi Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 8 Our Town – 6 photos Scouting trip-Loon Lake 08-27-71 Vol.3No.18 Meridian District Pops Column Log Marks Tittabawassee Power Co 2 copies Midland County Sheltered Workshop Blue Star Mothers Glade Rogers Photo- Mr. Moench & catfish Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Sanford Express Fishing Contest Many names Page 5 DNR Tobacco River Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 8 Our town – 4 photos catfishing 09-10-71 Vol.3No.19 Meridian School Football 1971Season StarCraft Sailing Race – Wixom Lake 2 copies Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton What is truth? By Pastor Fick Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Sanford Express Fishing Contest Many names Kinder Keg Nursery Orientation Mrs. Mary Ann Woods

Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Red-letter dates for sportsmen Page 8 Our town 3 photos- fishing pictures 09-24-71 Vol.3No.20 2 photos New St Paul’s Church Rev Newman Cornerstone Services Slated for St Paul’s Many names 2 copies Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Meridian Football Many names Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Sanford Express Fishing Contest Many names To the Editor Meridian District Property Harvy LaPrise Page 13 Family Reunion – Merritt-Letts Many names Page 14 Meridian District Pops Column Edenville Township Board By Mike Bartch Page 16 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 10-08-71 Vol.3No.21 Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 4 Meridian District Pops Column Meridian School District By Mike Bartch Thank you Howard Rogers Kinder Keg Nursery Page 10 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 12 Our Town 3 photos of fishing & lake

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 10-22-71 Vol.3No.22 2 photos Sanford Recreation Scuttlebutt Rides Again Special Edenville Twp Mtg By Mike Bartch 2 copies Back to School Night, Meridian Jr Hi News & Notes Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 5 Sanford Kitchen Kaptains Dale Gillespie Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 11-05-71 Vol.3No.23 Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton Scuttlebutt Wonders Why? Meridian building houses By Mike Bartch 2 copies Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 11-19-71 Vol.3No.24 Meridian School District Federal Aid Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times 2 copies Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 5 Scuttlebutt Wonders Why New Camp 16 Park By Mike Bartch 12-03-71 Vol.3No.25 Meridian Football Recap Many names By Val Young Meridian Physical Ed Program K-8 Lack Lake State Forestry Campground Sanford C of C News Many names

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 4 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Meridian Board of Education News Sanford Kitchen Kaptains Martin Reeves Page 5 Scuttlebutts Memorabilla Hunter’s ball By Mike Bartch Page 6 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Meridian Schools December Calendar Kinder Keg News workshop 12-17-71 Vol.3No.26 Page 2-Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Christmas Concert Slate Schools Page 3 Christmas I Remember By M. Elbar 2 copies Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Student Council at MHS Glen Sanford Page 4 Meridian Chapter of the National Honor Society Many names Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 7 Scuttlebutt Reports Camp 16 Park By Mike Bartch Page 8 Tax Tips & Business Ideas By Mark Shaw Page 3 Sanford Fishing Contest 2 photos Betty Draves, Mike Sweebe Page 4 Meridian New Teachers at Senior Hi Senior High Counselors Report Ruth Davids, Dennis Blevins

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number G.S. Mitten Tree Program Mrs. Donald Johndro 01-14-72 Vol.4No.1 Happy New Year – Scuttlebutt County board of Comm By Mike Bartch Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies Perkins Christmas Party Many names Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Page 4 Kinder-Keg Christmas Week 1 photo Mrs. Jack Abbe Page 5 3 Meridian sports photos Photo of Roy Mitchell, Sanford Express Citizen of The yea Page 6 & 7 Our Town-7 photos highlights of 1971 Page 8 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 9 Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton 01-28-72 Vol.4No.2 Boots, Mittens, Hats Nancy Kraener donations Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies Scuttlebutt got Scuttled Taxes By Mike Bartch Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton Troop 842 Hope Herbert Thompson Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Wandering with Wylie By Wylie Cowles Calling all Parents and Teachers A concerned parent PTO Page 10 Our Town 2 photos Schools Christmas Choirs Page 11 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 02-10-72 Vol.4No.3 Photo Dan Laur & Lou Crampton at State Capitol Local Boy in Semi-Finals photo of Joe Furst Pete & Betty Furst Golden Gloves 2 copies Old Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Photo of Kathleen Worsley, 1972 DAR award Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Snowmobile Race Winners 1 photo “Our Leader” Many names Kinder-Keg News Mrs. Genna Hall Page 5 Photo of snowmobile race Page 6 Star Route Party Line Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams Page 7 Meridian School Libraries are Resource Centers Many names 02-25-72 Vol.4No.4 Meridian Bands-A Source of Community Pride Photo of Mr. Reeves Sanford Little League Many names 2 copies Boy Scouts Troop 876 Many names Old Scuttlebutt Dr. William Maynard By Mike Bartch Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Joins Real Estate Firm Gloria Gage Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Special Notice – Meridian District Property Owners Assoc. Page 4 The Thousand Dollar Bill By Alan Wylie Cowles Page 7 Photo of Gloria Gage Pack 38 Blue & Gold Banquet Many names

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Log Marks Welfare Meridian Board Approve Curriculum Changes Glen Sanford 03-10-72 Vol.4No.5 Today, Education is More Essential Than Ever Befor 2 photos, Bob Wood and 7th Graders on trampoline 2 copies Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Page 4 Old Scuttlebutt Happy Days are Here Again By Mike Bartch Sanford Kitchen Kaptains David Covel Page 5 Meridian Annual School Election Page 6 Sanford Little League Registration Larry Moe Northern Recs League Many names Page 7 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Kinder-Keg News Mrs. Karen Abbe 03-24-72 Vol.4No.6 2 photos Julie Steinke, Phyllis Ahearn Glen Sanford Valedictorian & Salutatoria Meridians Programs are Geared to Educate all Students 2 copies 1 photo students in Wood Shop Robert Cole Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Meridian School Calendar Page 4 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Cheers for the Old Root Cellar By M. Elber Parson to Person By Pastor Fick

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 5 Annual Blue & Gold Banquet Many names Page 6 The Red Devil’s Bad Day By Alan Wylie Cowles Photo of Jr. High All Star Band Many names Page 7 Our Town 6 photos, Polar Bear 72 Troop 876 Page 8 Dog Obedience Classes Slated Mrs. Pamela Levine Page 9 Pack 38 Derby Race Many names Page 10 Eddie Manges goes to Nashville Youth for Understanding Mr.&Mrs. Mark Fischer Page 11 Old Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Title One Meeting Mrs. Marilyn Hand 04-07-72 Vol.4No.7 Old Scuttlebutt Old Scuttlebutt Remembers By Mike Bartch Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies Meridian Anticipates A Good Year in Track Many names Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 5 Sanford Village Marshall Edgar Gensel Page 7 Red Letter Dates for Sportsmen Wandering with Wylie Page 8 Photo, tearing down former Leonard Station Pike Spawning Marsh Cleaning Time Again Roy Mitchell

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 04-21-72 Vol.4No.8 Old Scuttlebutt Old Scuttlebutt Explains By Mike Bartch Photo, Mike Weller CMU Dashman Cited 2 copies Honor Society Many names The Sound of Music Many names Meridian’s Annual Musical League of Women Voters Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 6 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Hook, Line and Sinker Fishing By Dale Riggie Page 3 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 7 Red Cross First Aid Class to be started in Sanford Kay Danielson 05-05-72 Vol.4No.9 Photo of Joe Malajski, President of Student Council Many names Pack 38 Many names Kinder-Keg Nursery Mrs. Jane Woods Meridian Board of Education Notes Meet the Candidates Old Scuttlebutt Old Scuttlebutt is embarrass By Mike Bartch Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Meyer-Sanford Insurance 1971 Meri Award Page 5 Photo of new St Paul Lutheran Church 1 photo of old church Pages 6 & 7 4 photos of new church

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 8 3 more photos of new church Page 9 Photo of Miss Helen Jean Bartlett Page 10 Freak Week observed at Meridian High Page 11 Ode to a Sneak Thief By Anna Nonimus Hook, Line and Sinker By Dale Riggie 05-19-72 Vol.4No.10 Post Office has new System Barbara Miller Kinder-Keg Nursery News Bev Swartz 2 copies Retiring Teachers to be Honored Many names Letter Re; Mr. Bartch By Don Marquardt PTO Notes Old Scuttlebutt Reports By Mike Bartch Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting notes Page 3 Fishing News By Bob Philip Page 4 Party Line Many names By Mrs.Williams Hook, Line and Sinker Fishing By Dale Riggie Page 5 The Capricious Comet By Alan Wylie Cowles Page 6 Ode to a Fixed Income Homer Owner By Anna Nonimus Page 8 Our Town 2 photos, Roy fishing, AJ & rocks 06-02-72 Vol.4No.10 Meet the Candidates Many names Parson to Person By Pastor Fick

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 2opies School Election Sanford Little League Standing Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 4 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Hook Line and Sinker Fishing By Dale Riggie Pack 38 of Edenville Many names Photo & story spelling bee winners Many names Page 6 Photo of Principal Burza & Lisa Dunham Contest Winter Page 7 Photo Thomas Dufreane Howard Payne College Brownie Fly Up Troop 352 Many names Page 8 Photo Helen Jean Bartlett, Meridian PTO Country Fair Legion News Many names 06-16-72 Vol.4No.12 Homecoming June 16-17-18, photo Carall,bear Meridian Headstart Graduates 15 , 1 photo Many names 2 copies Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Driver Education Glen Sanford Page 3 Hearing Check Scholarship Winners Many names Page 4 Hook, Line and Sinker By Dale Riggie Page 7 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 4th Fishing Contest Awards Many names Page 8 Senior Class Night- Class of 72 06-30-72 Vol.4 No13 Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies 1 photo, the passing parade-bicycles Kinder-Keg News Bev Schwartz Swartzmiller’s Hold Open House Graduation Meridian Athletic Awards Many names Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Edenville Notes Page 4 Hook, Line and Sinker By Dale Riggie Page 7 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 8 Sanford Boy Scouts Canoe down Au Sable 6 photos 07-14-72 Vol.4No.14 Notes from Lansing By Lou Crampton Brunett Seeking Republican Nomination for US House, photo of him 2 copies Birthday Club Meets Mrs. A.J. Rogers Parson to Person By Pastor Fick CNC News Arboretum Planting Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 4 Hook, Line and Sinker Photo of Mrs Riggie & bass By Dale Riggie Page 6 Alan Wylie Cowles

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 7 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Fishing Contest Awards Many names 07-28-72 Vol.4No.15 Meridian’s Driver Education Program 1 photo Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies Meridian School Registration Blue Star Mothers Picnic Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Fishing Contest Awards Many names Page 4 Hook, Line and Sinker By Dale Riggie Page 6 CNC News Homestead Farm Project Page 7 Letter to the Editor Jerome Twp Mills increase By Mrs. Lionel Dancer Election News Elford Cederberg Page 8 Our Town 3 photos, Sanford Museum 08-11-72 Vol.4No.16 Museum Open House Sept. 10- 1 photo Another Good Duck Nesting Season seen in Mich. Edward Mikula, DNR 2 copies Athletic Physicals Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Sanford Tops Club #837 Mrs. June Murray Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Page 3 Stardust and Time Bombs By Alan Wylie Cowles

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Fishing Contests Awards Many names Page 4 Hook, Line and Sinker By Dale Riggie Page 6 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 8 Our Town 3 photos, Wixom Dam, Sanford Lake Homes, Hope 08-25-72 Vol.4No.17 New Meridian Administrators 3 photos Burza, King, Fox Parson to Person By Pastor Fick 2 copies Adult Education School Board News Garry Coveart Sanford Historical Museum Seeking donations Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting notes Page 3 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 4 Hook, Line and Sinker By Dale Riggie Page 6 Stardust and Time Bombs By Alan Wylie Cowles Page 7 Kinder-Keg News Bev Schwartz Lansing News Items By Lou Crampton Page 8 Our Town 3 photos, Averill depot, Camp 16, Soon Back to School 09-08-72 Vol.4No.18 Teachers New in the Meridian District Many names Museum Schedules Grand Re-opening Allen Cole Jr. 2 copies Meridian School Board Notes Walter Finch Red-Letter Dates for Sportsmen Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting notes

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 3 Fishing Contest Awards Page 6 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 8 Our Town – Grand Re-Opening- Sanford Museum Sept 10 Separate Pape R not dated Mustang Ramble – 1972 Schedule football & photos 2 copies 09-22-72 Vol.4No.19 Meridian’s New Concessions Stand - photo Meridian Board of Education Notes Charles Mayer 2 copies Open House – Glade Rogers 75th Birthday Meridian High School Driving Rules Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Museum Draws Hugh Crowd 1800 visitors William Jung Cited-National Institute of Farm and Home Brokers Merritt-Letts Reunion William Florey Photo Mr. & Mrs. Louis Daniels 50th years Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Letters to the Editor Mr. & Mrs. Clair Hunt Re; Museum Page 3 Fishing Contest awards Many names Page 6 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 8 Our Town 2 photos Meridian Cheerleaders The Phantom Sign Painter of Andrews County By Alan Wylie Cowles 10-06-72 Vol.4No20 Photo of Joyce Tafel-Averill School Student Council Notes Mr. Richard Ramsey

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 2 copies Open House at Meridian Photo Meridian Senior High Drama Club Many names Vocal Group to Attend Workshop Mrs. Gordon Lee Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Photo officers of Meridian Senior High Music Makers-many names Arts in the Saginaw Valley Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Jack Pine Conference Standings Page 3 Fishing Contest awards Page 8 A Cropper with a Copper By Alan Wylie Cowles Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams 10-20-72 Vol.4No.21 Photo homecoming queen Terry Moore Mustangs Win Many names 2 copies Open House – Meridian High School Girl’s J V Basketball Many names Girls’ Varsity Basketball Many names Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Jack Pine Conference Standings Page 5 Reaching By Vale Fay Page 6 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 7 Our Town 2 photos-1 Life with Father drama 1 Intl Thespian Society

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 8 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams The Jack and Gil Caper By Alan Wylie Cowles Page 10 Lansing Notes By Lou Crampton 11-03-72 Vol.4No.22 Dear Editor Proposal C By Richard Allen Photo co-captains Meridian Jr High A Stringers Fillmore & Walser 2 copies Junior High Football Many names High School Open House Lou Crampton Speaks Out on Proposals C & D Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Jack Pine Conference Standings Page 3 Pack 38 has meeting Many names Sanford Kitchen Kaptains Kare Schleben Page 5 Hope Church Organizes New Group Many names By Mrs. George Maxwell Page 8 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 9 A Cropper with a Copper By Alan Wylie Cowles Page 10 Photo of yearbook members-Peck,Vanderbush Mast Meridian Year Book Reaching By Vale Fay 11-17-72 Vol.4No.23 Photo-Kinder-Keg helpers at Work Kinder-Keg News Bev Schwartz

Date Issue Number Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes 2 copies 1 photo-Life With Father Meridian’s Play Many names Meridian’s Adult Education Program in Full Swing Midland Jaycees Jr. High Sports Banquet Stan Berriman Page 2 Up and Down the Meridian Meeting times Jack Pine Conference Standings Page 3 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 4 Reaching By Vale Fay Page 5 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 6 J.V. Football Bill Adams Coach Page 8 Our Town 2 photos Football teams No date Insert? Mustang Ramble-Basketball Schedule & Photos Many names 12-01-72 Vol.4No.24 Small Town Masquerade By Alan Wylie Cowles Pack 38 has Monthly Meeting Many names By Mrs. Emery Williams 2 copies Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting Times Reaching By Vale Fay Free Snowmobile Trails Directory DNR Page 3 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Page 5 Photo-on the Moon with Apollo 17 Page 6 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 8 Our Town 2 photos Thanksgiving Feast Hillside

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 12-15-72 Vol.4No.25 Page 2 Up and down the Meridian Meeting times Reaching By Vale Fay 2 copies Page 2 Photo Bob and Ron Fauver-new owners of Sanford Sport Shop Page 4 Parson to Person By Pastor Fick Page 5 Party Line Many names By Mrs. Williams Our Town-photo of Larry Robinson fish 23” Coho Page 9 Old Scuttlebutt City Hall By Mike Bartch Journalism Class Activities Mr. Ramsey Dinner for the Faculty Many Names Page 12 Sanford Notes Many names Sanford Kitchen Kaptains Judy Olson

1/12/1973 1 1 3 Tom Riggie – Photo w/41”, 17 lb 4 oz pike in fishing Tom Riggie Fishing contest Vol. 5 contest Pike 4&5 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) 689-3813 1/12/1973 Copy 2 1/12/1973 Copy 3 vol.5 p. 1 torn 1/26/1973 2 2 1 Photo-fishing in 800 weather (no location/date) Mike & Betty Draves Everett & Ester Foster Roy & Eunice Chamberlain Spike & Bert Francis 5 Party Line w/ Mrs. Williams (see 1/12/1973 issue 1) 1/26/1973 Copy 2 1/26/1973 Copy 3 2/9/1973 5 3 3 1 Hillsdale Elementary School spatter painting project Senja Gould dau. Of Mr & & Haiku writing – photo Mrs Dewey Gould, Hope & Daniel Jackson son of Mr & Mrs James Jackson 3750 N. M-30 5 Party Line w/Mrs Williams (see 1/12/1973 issue 1) G 2/23/1973 Copy 2 G 2/23/1973 Copy 3 FG 2/23/1973 Copy 4 G 3/9/1973 5 5 5 1 Photo-Dee-Val (Baton) twirlers at Meridian/Freeland Basketball game-names 6 “Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (see 1/12/1973 issue 1) 8 Key 73-Community Religious Census-Photos-Mr. & Mrs. Ken Nacke, Bill Maxwell & dau. Mary, Mrs. Albert Fike & son Jeffrey G 3/9/1973 Copy 2 G 3/9/1973 Copy 3 G 3/23/1973 6 6 1 Girl Scout “Alpha Omega Religious Award to Jody 5 Armstrong/parents Mr. & Mrs. Al Sims, Debbie Miller/parents Mr. & Mrs. Edward Miller, Cindy Bastuk/parents Mr. Mrs. Walter Bastuk 1 Susan K. Benjamin/parents Dr. & Mrs. Mac B. Benjamin, 3950 W. River Rd. Sanford, joined St. Paul (MN) Goodwill Industries as Asst. Dir. Of Resources 6 “Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (see 1/12/73 issue#1) G 3/23/1973 Copy 2 G 4/6/1973 Copy 3 FG 4/6/1973 Copy 4 G 4/20/1973 8 8 3 “Part Line w/Mrs. Williams” (see 1/12/73 issue #1) 5 G 4/20/1973 Copy 2 G 4/20/1973 Copy 3 G 4/20/1973 Copy 4 FG 5/3/1973 9 9 1 Meridian HS Valedictorian-Janine Maxwell/parents 5 Mr. & Mrs. William Maxwell, 5027 Stark Rd., Hope. Salutatorian-Darcy Vanderbush/parents Mr. & Mrs. James Vanderbush, 433 Moore St., Edenville 7 Obit. Raymond M. Geiling, Coleman, d. 4/17/1973 age 46, b. Gaylord, married Frances Bastuk 8/21/1948, burial-Old Edenville cemetery 7 Obit. Mr. Rae L. Button, 2754 Coleman Rd., Coleman, d. 4/17/1973 in Clare age 81, b. 8/6/1891 in Port Huron, married Katherine Piesik , (deceased 2/18/1961), married Sylvia R. Long in Coleman, 6/18/1965, burial Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris 8 “Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (Social record of who visited whom) FG 5/3/1973 Copy 2 FG 5/3/1973 Copy 3 G 5/3/1973 Copy 4 F 5/17/1973 5 10 9 1 Death Tribute- Robert G Hildebrandt, d.5/11/1973 in Sanford. Co-founder of Sanford Area Historical Society & business owner on Railway St. Pg 3-4 torn 5 Obit. Mrs. Minnie Buck, d. 5/4/1973, 5200 US-10, Coleman, b.5/2/1884 in Cass City, married Frank Buck 11/11/1967 (deceased 1/8/1973)burial W. Burlington Cemetery, Lapeer Co., MI. 7 Wedding-4/28/1973 Bride-Sandra K. Woodward/parents-Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Woodward, Beaverton, groom-Byron C. Rease/parents-Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rease, Coleman. 9 Obit.Mrs. Bessie M. Cunningham, died in Portland, OR 4/15/1973, former teacher in Coleman and N. Bradley 9 Obit. Mrs. Vesta Walton Berk d. in Coleman 5/13/1973 age 62, b. 8/24/1910 in Isabella Co., married Vernell Berk in Wauseen, OH 7/14/1931, burial Warren Township Cemetery 9 Graduate photo-Richard T. Soldatt (1971 Coleman grad.) graduated from Delta w/Associate in Science of Mortuary Science, will attend Wayne State U. Fall 1973 5/17/1973 9 Coleman Post Office- Postmaster Lawrence Olson honored postal retirees Lavern Acker & former retirees Fritz Klashak & Mrs. Mildred Bowers (photo) 12 “Part Line w/Mrs. Williams” (social record of who visited whom) G 5/17/1973 copy 2 G 5/17/1973 copy 3 G 5/31/1973 11 9 1 Steve Digsby elected president of Sanford Lions 5 Club (photo) 1 PTO Carnival – clowns-Mrs. Earl Varner, Mrs. Ron Bigelow, Mrs. Dan Warren (photo) (Meridian El. Sch.) child w/sombrero-Dan Warren 2 Five generations-Mrs. Herman Schrock, Evart, MI (93 in June ’73) (photo) 8 Obit.-Berry Dean Sanford, d. 5/23/1973, age 14 (tractor accident), b.10/21/1958 in Trenton, MI, parents William & Fern Sanford, 10830 Washington Rd., Clare, MI, burial in Warren twp cemetery 9 Obit.-Lee Brown, d. 5/26/1973 age 86, b. 8/10/1886 in Joplin, MO, burial in Warren Township Cemetery 9 Outstanding Citizen Award-Mr. William Sprenger Citizen of the Year Award-Mrs. Florence Geiling 10 “Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (social record of who visited whom) G 5/31/1973 Copy 2 FG 5/31/1973 Copy 3 G 6/14/1973 12 11 2 Wedding 5/19/1973, Bride-Jan Marie 5 Brugger/parents-Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brugger, Coleman, groom-Timothy Dale Roman/parents-Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Roman, Coleman 3 60th Anniversary – Stanley L. Brugger married Lela M. Geer in Midland 6/21/1913 3 Obit.-Fred W. Hadley , 804 E. Adams, Coleman, d. 5/31/1973 in Midland age 75, b. 4/10/1898 in Smith’s Crossing, Midland Co., married Jessie M. Corbitt in Coleman 9/30/1939, burial in Warren twp Cemetery, Coleman 6/14/1973 6 Obit-Paul Michael Toth, 2790 N. Lewis Rd., Coleman, d.6/7/73, age 58, b. 4/30/1915, Akron, MI, WWII vet, m. Isobel Fleming in Midland, 6/18/1963, burial-Warren twp Cemetery, Coleman 6 Obit-Lloyd L. Delavern, 705 E. Washington St. Coleman, d. 6/3/1973 in Midland, age 67, b. 7/26/1905 in Coleman, burial in Warren twp Cemetery, Coelman 6 Mrs. Winifred E. (Sheppard) Tyler Burton, age 73, d. 6/5/1973 in Clare, b. 7/31/1899 in Flint, m. George P. Burton 12/9/1917 in Flint, burial in Warren twp cemetery, Coleman 7 Sanfor Lake Park dedication w/new bath house and concession bldg., 6/17/1973 G 6/14/1973 Copy 2 G 6/14/1973 Copy 3 FG 6/28/1973 5 13 12 1 Sanford Area Historical Society-News, Farm Machinery History, New officers (see photos in 7/12/1973 p. 12 issue 1 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams-(Social record of who visited whom) 6 Brown Machine Plant, west of Coleman, workers packing containers (photo) 7 Obit-Harley W. Wells, 6015 N. Water St, Edenville, age 82, d. 6/21/1973 in Midland, b. 2/5/1891 in Edenville, m. Mary D. Perry 6/21/1912 in Averill (Mrs. Wells d. 6/24/1972), burial in Edenville twp cemetery FG 6/28/1973 Copy 2 (all pages torn at left side of fold G 6/28/1973 Copy 3 (all pages torn slightly just above fold on left side FG 7/12/73 5 14 13 1 Old photos-Saginaw Rd. truss bridge over (R side edge Titabawassee R. w/Sanford Riverside school (Prior torn above to 1934 addition & now Sanford Area Centennial fold on p. 1) Museum) asking for public help to date photo 7 Obit-Ervin Searight, 315 W. Washington St, Coleman, age 62, d. 7/6/1973 in Midland, b. 10/4/1910 in Coleman, m. Helen Baughman 10/10/1937 in Saginaw, burial in Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit-Mrs. Martha L.(Uhlenhaker) Morgan, d. 6/30/1973 in Midland, age 97, b. 3/24/1876 in Shelby Co., Ohio, m. Julis Morgan 5/15/1908 in Finley, OH (Mr. Morgan died 10/3/1924), burial in Lee twp cemetery, Midland Co, MI 7 Obit-Alexander Dunlop, Clare (formerly of Coleman), d. 7/4/1973 in Clare, age 77, b. 1/11/1896 in Wise twp, Isabella Co. m. Christina MacDonald 6/7/1918 in Bay City, burial Warren twp cemetery, Coleman 7 Carl Lewis-Coleman Fire Chief resigned 7/1/1973 (Larry Key is new Chief of Coleman Community Fire Department as of 7/1/1973 (photo) 8 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) 9 Wedding in Farwell, 5/25/1973, bride-Darlen Ann Yancer, dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Yancer, groom- Ronald William Leist, son of Mr. & Mrs. Loren Leist 12 Photos- old farm machinery at Sanford Area Centennial Museum & auction (see article p. 1 of 6/28/1973 issue) G 7/12/1973 Copy 2 G 7/12/1973 Copy 3 G 7/26/1973 15 14 1 Old photo of children on oc pulling sled, asking for 5 public help to identify date/names 3 55th anniversary photo, Mr. & Mrs.(Louise Sasse) Lloyd Hart, 2506 Ashman St. Midland, MI, m. 8/19/1918 in Midland 4 Wedding in Coleman, 7/21/1973, bride-Susan M. Hodges, dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hodges, N. Bradley, groom-David A. McLean, son of Mr. & Mrs. Russell McLean, Shepard 7/26/1973 7 George W. & Hattie B. Young-1st Annual Reunion, 7/22/1973 in Coleman 7 Coleman High School construction contract awarded to J & W Construction Co of Midland 8 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams(social record of who visited whom) G 7/26/1973 Copy 2 G 7/26/1973 Copy 3 G 8/9/1973 5 16 15 1 Photo-Old farm machinery thresher on trailer (part of group of farm machinery pieces George Thorton brought to Sanford Area Centennial Museum)see 6/28/73, p. 1 & 7/12/73, p. 12 issues of Sanford Express 3 Wedding-7/14/1973, bride-Roxanne Jenkins, dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Crockett of Coleman, groom-Roy E. Smith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Smith of Gladwin 4 Wedding-7/7/73, bride-Carol Anne Hecht, dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. Harry W. Hecht of Coleman, groom- Gerald Lee Barber, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ford L. Barber of Coleman 5 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) 7 Obit-Mrs. Katherine A. (Horden) Sturm of Detroit, age 86, d. 8/4/73 in Birmingham, MI, b. 2/9/1887 in Saginaw, MI, burial in Old Calvary Cemetery in Midland, MI 7 Obit-Mrs. Edria M. (Bailer) Horton, 2851 W. Baker Rd., Coleman, age 69, d. 8/4/73 in Midland, b. 5/16/1904 in Decatur, IN, M. Orville Miller in Coleman 11/2/1921 (Mr. Miller d. 12/13/1946), m. Clarence G. Horton in Flint 9/10/1952, burial in Warren twp cemetery in Coleman 7 Obit-Mrs. Mary L. Volrath, age 46, d. 8/4/73 in Midland, b. 5/29/1927 in Toledo, OH, m. Harold L. Volrath 2/17/1945 in Toledo, OH, burial in Warren twp cemetery in Coleman 8/23/1973 5 17 16 8 Party Line-Mrs. Williams (Social record of who visited whom) p.3-4 torn 9 Obit.-Lloyd Langworthy, age 74, d. 8/18/73, b. 11/6/1898 in Sheridan Twp Clare Co, Coleman businessman-Modern Woodman Life Ins. Co. 34 yrs., Married Maude T. Moll in Napoleon OH 3/23/40, burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, MI 9 Reunion-Haller/Griswold, 65 attended at Geneva twp hall, youngest was 6 mo. Old Amanda M. Rease, dau. of Mr. Mrs. Lanny Rease of Coleman 9 Men on emergency fire duty-Sanford sent James Bancroft. David Wellman & William Horton along w/ 98 other MI men to fight fires in Cal. & Ore. G 8/23/1973 copy 2 G 8/23/1973 copy 3 9/20/1973 5 18 3 50th Anniversary-Mr. Burley Hall Sr. married Edna Coons in Coleman 9/26/23, live at 302 Barbour St. Coleman 4 Wedding-9/1/73, bride-Pamela Sue Hall, dau.of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Hall, Coleman; groom-Robert Duane Nuckles, son of Mr. & Mrs. Delmore Nuckles of Clare 7 Obit.-Joseph William Dolentz, age 67 of 2617 Peterson Dr. Sanford, d. 9/5/73 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 2/28/06 in Yugoslavia, married Ethel M. Turk 7/17/26 in Detroit 7 Obit.-Mrs. Carrie E. Brugger, age 86, of Coleman, d. 9/6/73 in Clare, b. 2/5/1887 in Paulding OH, married William Brugger (dec. 9/5/21) in 1905 in Warren twp 7 Obit.-Clifford A. Stiles, age 85, d.9/11/73 in Grayling, b. 9/11/1888 in Paulding OH, married Bessie J. York (dec.1/5/69), 11/26/08 in Mt. Pleasant, burial in Memorial Gardens, Isabella Co. MI 8 Party Lines w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) G 9/20/1973 copy 2 G 9/20/1973 copy 3 G 9/27/1973 17 4 Wedding-8/18/73, bride-Cindy Kay Lewis, dau. of r. & Mrs. Edward Lewis, Coleman; groom-Michael B. Ockert, son of Mrs. Donald O’Leary, Flint and Mr. Michael L. Ockert, Coleman 6 Graduation-Raymond Abbey, age 23, from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, 8/17/73, som of Nelson & Rita Abbey, 4176 N. M-30, Sanford 7 Photo-Mrs. Mary (Ernest) Yates of Coleman named Queen of Senior Citizens Day at Michigan State Fair, 8/27/73 7 Photo-Groundbreaking for new Coleman High School, 8/27/73 (inc. names) Obit.-Mrs. Florence V. (Phiel) Simons, age 90 of Coleman, d. 8/23/73 in Bad Axe, b. 6/26/1883 in Martin OH, married Edwin R. Simons (dec.7/20/57) 1/17/06 in Coleman, burial in Warren twp cemetery 9 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) G 9/27/1973 Copy 2 G 9/27/1973 Copy 3 Multiple issues-also contains 10/4/1973 Coleman Tribune 10/04/1973 Vol 5 Issue Mustang Roundup Ron Mitchell & John 19 susalla Kitchen Kaptains Sanford What’s Up At Meridian Toni Young Page 3 Council Proceedings Coleman Page 5 Party Line Many names Mrs Williams 10/04/1973 Vol. 5 No The Coleman Tribune 149 Former Coleman Printer Retires After 48 Years Richard T. (Dick) Carter Missionary to Visit Coleman Assembly Of God Rve. Ralph E. Leslie and Church (photo) family James A. Bradley dies in Clare James A. Bradley Lonna Sayers Attends Marion College Miss Lonna Sayers Coleman Coleman Board of Education Notes Senior Citizens to receive Athletic Passes Coleman 4-H club Invites Horse Owners Coleman 10/19/1973 20 9 Obit._Allen T. Weihl, age 71 of Coleman, d. 10/15/73 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 11/17/01 in Clyde OH, married Iva L. Fike 2/6/24 in Coleman, burial in warren twp cemetery 10/19/1973 Copy 2 Incomplete-16 pgs, pg 7 dated 10/4/73 10/19/1973 Copy 3 Incomplete-12 pgs-missing 7,8,9,10 11/1/1973 21 1 Sanford IGA Foodliner Store-New owners Bob Lowell & Bob Meyette 2 David A. Griswold completed instruction at Naval Air Technical Training Center in Lakehurst NY, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Griswold 3361 Barden Rd. 7 Obit.-Arthur Mayhew, age 84 of 208 E. Webster St. in Coleman, d. 10/22/73 in Clare, b. 7/18/1889 in Cohill Canada, married Ethel Johnston 5/11/29 in Harrison, burial in Highland cemetery in Gladwin MI 7 Obit.-Mrs. Hazel G. Weage, age 80 of 626 W. 5th St in Coleman, d. 10/22/73 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 7/1/1893 in Indiana, married Paul D. Weage (dec. 7/8/61) April 1912, burial in Warren twp cemetery, Coleman 10 Party Line w/Mrs. Willaims (social record of who visited whom) G 11/1/1973 Copy 2 G 11/1/1973 Copy 3 11/15/1973 22 3 Wedding 10/6/73 Bride-Wanda L. Randall, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Cash Randall of Albion PA; Groom- John W. Bastuk, son of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bastuk, Sr. of Coleman 5 25th Wedding Anniversary-Harley Wells and Bonnie Jean Sersaw married 11/13/73 (3 of 6 children married and live in Coleman) 7 Obit.-Mrs. Matilda E. Carpenter, age 77, d. 11/4/73 in Port Huron, b. 11/14/1895 in Detroit, married James H. Carpenter (dec. 11/14/47), burial in Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia MI, leaves 1 son Howard F. Carpenter of Coleman 9 Wedding: Bride-Barbara McDonald, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh McDonald of Coleman; Groom-John Morgan, son of Mrs. Edith Morgan of Clare G 11/15/1973 Copy 2 G 11/15/1973 Copy 3 11/29/1973 5 7 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) No date on pg 7 Pole for new traffic control light being installed 1 corner of Railway & Fourth sts, Sanford 7 Obit-Henry Bower age 93in of 110 N. 8th St. Coleman, d.11/18/73 in Clare, b.7/24/1880 in Lapeer, MI, married Louise Herkel 2/7/1911 in Coleman, burial in Warren twp cemetery in Coleman 11/29/1973 Copy 2 11/29/1973 Copy 3 12/13/1973 5 25 6 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) 9 Patrick O’Laughlin said his O’Laughlin Ambulance Service will cease 1/1/1974 for Coleman area 9 Model of Lunar Rover powered by solar cells demonstrated to Coleman Intermediate School. Photo of students-Linda McCarty, Carl Seaman, Jerry McLellan & Karen Long 12/13/1973 Copy 2 12/13/1973 Copy 3 12/13/1973 Copy 4 12/28/1973 26 6 Obit-Stanley L. Brugger, age 78 of 3230 N. Baker Rd, Coleman, d.in Clare 11/18/73, b. in Lenawee Co. 12/27/1894, married Lela Geer in Midland 6/21/1913, burial in Warren Twp cemetery 7 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who visited whom) 9 Delilah Ann Roman, Sr. at Coleman HS & dau. of Mr. & Mrs Clifford Roman, received Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award 12/28/1973 Copy 2 12/28/1973 Copy 3 12/28/1973 Copy 4 12/28/1973 Copy 5 Coleman Tribune included with Sanford Express 1974 01/10/1974 Vol 6 Issue 1 Mustang Roundup John Susalla and Ron Mitchell What’s up at Meridian Toni Young Chamber of Commerce Building (Drawing) Edenville Office (Photo) Page 3 Council Proceedings Coleman Page 5 Old Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch re: Edenville Township board meeting. Page 6 Births Sara Kathleen Funke Family formerly of Coleman Page 7 December Busy Month for Local Cub Scouts Graduates from Delta College Nursing School Sharyl Hagon Coleman High graduate (Photo) Jaycee Week Recognized Coleman Winners in UNICEF Contest Announced Mrs. Brooks 3rd grade teacher Boy Scouts to Pick Up Old Paper & Mags Troop 785 Obituaries Mary L. Touchtone Mrs. Mary L. Touchtone Coleman Lillian M. Renner Mrs. Lillian M. Renner Delilah Butler Mrs. Delilah Butler Rose Dozik Mrs. Rose Dozik Coleman Page 9 Council Proceeding Coleman City Council Page 12 Sanford Lake At present Is firmly In The Hands Of Old man winter. (Photo) 1/18/1974 6 1 1 7 Photo-Sheryl Hagon, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Duane Hagon, Coleman, graduated from Delta College School of Nursing in Jan 1974, graduate of Coleman HS 7 Obit-Mary L. (Burton) Touchtone, age 62 of 601 E. Railway in Coleman, d. 12/22/1973 in Clare, b. 9/13/11 in Wise Twp (?), married Kenneth Touchtone 11/6/71, burial in Warren twp cemetery, Coleman 7 Obit-Lillian M. Renner, age 95, d. 12/26/1973 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 11/16/1898 in Averill, married George Renner 7/1911 in Midland, Mr. Renner died in 1953, burial Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit-Delilah (Nichols) Butler, age 87, d. 12/26/1973 in Midland, b. 9/19/1886 in Sanilac Co., Married Melburn H. Butler 7/4/1906 in Weidman, MI, Mr. Butler died 3/22/1966, burial in Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit-Rose Dozik, age 81 of 3606 N. Coleman Rd. in Coleman, d. 12/28/1973 in Coleman, b. 11/1/1892 in Warsaw, Poland, married Frank Dozik 1/25/1910 in Chicago, IL, Mr. Dozik died 4/20/1961 1/24/1974 6 2 2 1 Photos- Mr. Bigelow opened Bigelow’s Drug Store in Sanford 3/5/1949 in Johnnys old barbershop building, built current store spring 1954 and addition 1971 2 copies 1 (Sanford Centennial) Museum News- No water, no heat, need help/no members 7 Obit-Vesta I. (Bergman) King, age 52 of Coleman, d. 1/15/1974 in Midland, b. 5/3/1921 in Gladwin Co., married Robert King 12/20/1919 in Midland, burial in Warren twp cemetery 2/21/1974 6 3 3 2/21/1974 6 4 4 7 Obit-Mr. Ernest E. Murray, age 73 of North Bradley, d. 2/8/1974 in North Bradley, b. 9/9/1900 in Dillsboro, IN, married Elsie A. Blanck in Alma 12/20/1919, burial in Geneva twp cemetery, Mr. Murray was a WWII vet. 3/7/1974 6 5 5 2 50th Anniversary photo-Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. Yager of Coleman, married 2/21/1924 in Coleman 2 copies 7 Evelyn Searight, age 53, d. 2/24/1974 at Ardis Nursing Home, b. 4/15/1920 in Saskatchewas, Canada, married Arden Searight 7/3/1938 in Higgins Lake, MI. burial in Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit=Robert E. Lusk, age 50 of 3276 W. Curtis Rd, Coleman, dies 2/28/1974 in Midland, b. 5/26/1923 in Blanchard, PA, married Verda Smith in Maryland 6/12/1943 Obit-Miller Family (truck/train wreck) died 2/23/1974, father LaVern E. Miller, age 31, married Debra 5/26/1962 in San Angelo, TX, mother Debra Lorene, age 30, b. 1/12/1944 in Georgia, son Douglas, age 9, b. 1/18/1965 in Spain, dau. Angelia, age 6, b. 12/7/1967 in San Angelo, TX. Burial Warren twp cemetery. Family lived at 3255 W. Barden Rd, Coleman Obit-Mrs. Mary M. (Hund) Rankey, age 83 of Coleman, d.3/11/1974 in Coleman, b. 2/18/1891 in Elmore, OH, married Charles Rankey 4/4/1915, Mr. Rankey d. 10/24/1959, burial Geneva twp cemetery, N. Bradley Obit-Robert N. Childs, age 77, 3379 Old US-10, Coleman, d. 3/18/1974 in Coleman, b. 10/13/1896 in Geneva twp, married Florence Rydman 6/14/1919 in Coleman, burial Geneva twp cemetery Obit-Mrs. Delores, age 41, d. 3/18/1974 in Edmore, MI 03/21/1974 Vol 6 Issue 6 Old Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Engagement Announced (Photo) Miss Sheri Kapanka Sanford Log Marks Mustang Roundup John Susalla & Ron Mitchell Page 2 Honor Roll Many names 6th and 7th grade Page 4 In Memory Patsy Ann Phinney Page 7 Cub Scouts Entertained by Magician Pack 785 Chili Supper Held United Methodist Men of the Coleman Coleman Faith Methodist Church Annual Friends Night Held Coleman chapter #281 Coleman Board of Education Notes Mr. John Person Mr. Robert Kerr Elementary School Open House Held (Photo) Coleman Elementary Jaycee Auxiliary Fund Raising Drive Announced Coleman Jaycee Auxiliary Family Fun Night Coleman Community School Obituaries Mrs. Mary M. Rankey Mary M. Rankey Coleman Mr. Robert N. Childs Mr. Robert N. Childs Coleman Mrs. Delores M. Pendall Mrs. Delores M. Pendall Edmore Page 8 Science Fair At Meridian Elementary (Photo) Jackie Drew Mrs. May Jay Kittle Jim Adamets Mike Shangle Sanford Sashays Square dance Edenville Township Notes Page 9 Police 4/4/1974 Vol 6 Issue 7 Old Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch 3 copies C. Of C. Notes Chamber of Commerce Sanford Sashays Club meeting Couple Marks 25th Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Sanford Dame Page 2 Honor Roll Many names 9th and 10th grades Local Student Elected To Office at BJU Miss Sharon Maxine Nestorf Page 4 Council Proceedings Maurice E. Herkel Coleman City Council Jason Methner

Page 5 Village Council Page 6 Coleman Board of Education Notes Page 7 Quartet to Sing at Wesleyan Church The Gospel Light Quartet from Flint Churches Plan for Holy Week Faith and Geneva Hope United Methodist Mrs. Lily Bell Dies at Midland Hospital Mrs. Lily M. Bell Coleman Coleman Graduate Joins Honor Society (Photo) Robin Lynn Mester Coleman High School grad Jaycees to Sponsor Explorer Post Vandals Deface High School (Photo) Stephen Garrett 5/2/1974 6 9 7 Coleman HS Valedictorian- Cheryl Robinson, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Robinson, Baker Rd. Salutatorian-Nancy Heffron, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Heffron, Shaffer Rd. pp.9&10 missing 5/16/1974 10 1 Seeking bids for new post office facility in Sanford, MI 2 copies 3 Obit-Orlie E. Coons, age 78 of 1122 E. Blvd Dr., Flint, MI, d.5/11/1974 in Flint, burial Warren twp cemetery 5 Miss Evelyn Beamish retiring from Freelan Community School (middle school) System after teaching 42 years. Began teaching career in Coleman in 1932. Open House at Freelan HS May 18, 1974 7 Obit-Gilbert Watson, age 77 of 609 Graham St, Coleman, d. 4/30/1974 in Coleman, b. 11/23/1896 in Attawa, MI, married Florence Stillwagon 11/18/1933 in Coleman, burial Warren twp cemetery 5/16/1974 Copy 2 5/30/1974 6 11 2 Obit-Mrs. Ethel M. (Hearns) Graham, age 88 of 404 E. 6th St., Clare, d.5/22/1974 in Houghton Lake, MI, b. 7/28/1885 in Coleman, married Jerome Graham 11/16/1905 in Coleman, Mr. Graham d. 2/22/1963, burial Warren twp cemetery 2 Obit-Mr. Vernal Hansen, age 71 of 105 Webster St., Coleman, d. 5/28/1974 in Detroit, b. 12/10/1902 in Evart, MI, married Musseta Borden 9/1/1928 in Evart, burial Warren twp cemetery 2 Obit-Mr. Glen Badgley, age 27 of Rt 2, Coleman, d. 5/17/1974 in Coleman, b. 12/16/1946 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, married Janice Dana 9/13/1969 in Coleman, burial Warren twp cemetery (Viet Nam Vet) 9 Coleman Outstanding Citizen Awards to James Simpson and Mrs. Betty Franz 10 Photos of road damage due to heavy rain of 5/16/1974 6/13/1974 11 7 Research Vessel named after Roger R. Simons (died in 1970) whose parents are Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Simons of Coleman 6/13/1974 Copy 3 Obituaries Norman A. Young Norman A. Young Coleman Clair Yats Mr. Clair Yats Coleman Elmer E. Gibbs Mr. Elmer E. Gibbs Coleman Donald McCormick Donald (Jack) McCormick Coleman Clare Dance Recital To be Held June 13 Page 3 Photo Shelly Middleton Sidney Johnson Kathy Duberg Page 4 Engagement Announced (Photo) Helen Marie Vollmer to Coleman Scott Rydman Jaycee Auxiliary to Hold Tennis Class Coleman Jaycee Auxiliary Page 5 Open House to be Held For the Roy Walters Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walter 25th anniversary Chess Tournament Winners Given Bill Diment Coleman David Landon Births Lorilyn Anne Whitmill Page 6 Honor Roll Many names 6th and 7th grades Page 7 Ambulance Service Sign Up Continues Coleman Local Little League Receives Donation (Photo) Jim and Bonnie Stinson

MMCC Recognized Coleman Senior Julie Herkel Dean’s List Released Wannalee Creguer Coleman Local Students Get Scholarships Many names Brownie Troops View Ballet Photo Coleman Boy Scout Troop 785 6/27/1974 6 12 3 Wedding-Mr. William R. McDougle married Mrs. Dora K. Owens in Beaverton 6/14/1974 2 copies 4 40th Anniversary photo- Mr. & Mrs. Fred E. Middleton, married 6/30/1934 in Oil City, MI 6 50th Anniversary photo-Arthur Clark & Nina Brown married 6/25/1924 in Coleman, MI. Farmers living at 365557 N. Lewis Rd., Coelman. 6 Obit-Mrs. Faye McGuire, age 77 of 330 S. 3rd St. Coleman, d. 6/15/1974 in Coleman, b. 10/8/1896 in Wise twp, Isabella Co., Married Lloyd McGuire 6/27/1928 in Detroit, burial St. Henry’s cemetery 7 Nursing School Graduate photo-Miss Katherine Brugger, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. John Brugger, graduated 6/2/1974 from Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing 7/11/1974 6 14 7 Coleman Area Ambulance Service dedicated 7/14/1974-photos 9 Coleman Area Ambulance Service dedicated 7/14/1974-article 8 50th Anniversary photo-Mr. & Mrs. James Searsaw, 220 Jackson St. Coleman. Doris Bersette married Mr. Searsaw in Harrison, MI 7/29/1924 9 Obit-Ruth L. Pitts, age 61, d. 7/7/1974, b. 9/10/1912, married Sequel L. Pitts 4/12//1937 in Flint. Mr. Sequel died 12/8/1971. Burial Fairview cemetery, Linden, MI 9 Obit-Gerald Cole age 19 of 3921 Elizabeth St, Rosebush, MI, d. 7/7/1974 in St. Claire Co, b. 7/14/1955 in Toronto Canada, burial St. Henry’s cemetery, Rosebush, MI 13 Aerial photos (dark) of Hope, Averill & Banking Grounds, Sanford Centennial Museum, Meridian HS, Edenville 07/25/1974 Vol 6 Issue Jerome Township Fire Department Report for June 1974 14 Sanford Sashays Square dance Miss Benjamin wins Awards Susan k. Benjamin Sanford Village Council Page 5 Births Rochelle Lynn Lennox Page 7 Coleman Area Ambulance Dedicated July 14, 1974 Joseph A. Parisi (Photos) Mr. Bobbie Oaks Maurice Herkel Carl Mowry JoMac Rydman Page 8 Anniversary to Be Celebrated (Photo) Mr. and Mrs. James Searsaw Coleman Page 9 Seventh Year Co-Op Nursery Coleman Coleman Board of Education Notes Murray Moore Richard Paxton Amos Walters Clarence Nielson 4-H summer Program In Coleman Gerald Kole Dies Gerald J. Kole Rosebush Ambulance Dedication Held July 14 Coleman Delta Classes To Be Offered At Coleman Reunions To Be Held 1964 Page 13 Our Town (Photos) Aerial photos of Sanford Museum, Meridian High, Edenville, Averill and Hope Page 14 Special Notice Bids by U.S. Postal Service for new postal facility in Edenville 8/8/1974 6 15 1 Sanford Tournament (baseball) article and photo (dark) with names 2 copies 3 Obit-Mrs. Eliza Jane Jacobs age 56 of 3611 N. Coleman Rd, Coleman, d. 7/20/1974 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 4/9/1918 in Bay Co., burial Midland cemetery 12 Wedding-Bride Sheri Dawn Kapanka, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kapanka of Sanford, Groom Dean William Pfruender son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pfruender 17 1 Jerome twp Fire Dept. History-1st fire, 1st fire chief (Frank Furst). Allen Cole-prominent in history & county fire protection 7 Obit-Milton J. Searight age 74 of 815 N. Gladwin Rd, Coleman, d. 8/20/1974 in Midland, b. 1/30/1900 in Brown City, MI, married Cora Mitchell 8/6/1927 in Clare, burial Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit-Mrs. Thelma E. (West) Sprenger age 59 of 3032 Frank St., North Bradley, MI, d. 9/1/1974 in Midland, b. 6/23/1915 in Saginaw, Married Ralph J. Sprenger 4/4/1936, burial Geneva twp cemetery 7 Obit-Mrs. Pearl M. (Davis) Murphy age 70 of 5322 N. Gladwin Rd, Coleman, d. 8/21/1974 in Alma, b. 8/26/1903 in Hope twp, married Russel D. Murphy 12/22/1923 in Midland, burial Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit-Darwin H. Throop age 73 of 3252 W. Shaffer Rd., Coleman, d. 8/30/1974 in Charlevoix, b. 7/15/1901 in North Bradley, married Beatrice Childs 8/4/1927 in Dearborn, MI, burial Geneva twp cemetery 12 Aerial photos-unlabeld/no dates, fuzzy, dark, faded 09/05/1974 Vol 6 Is 17 Old Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Fire Fighters Kevin Lee Nilles What’s up at Meridian Sports schedule Sense and Non-Sense by Luci Meridian Notes Police Notes Page 2 Council Proceedings Coleman City Council Page 5 Parson To Person Pastor Lee R. Fick Page 6 Engagement Announced (Photo) Becky Sue Cameron Richard Lee Daniels 09/05/1974 Vol 6 No The Coleman Tribune (In the Sanford Express) 173 Citizens Committee Reports Findings Coleman City Council Enroll Soon for Adult Education Coleman Milton J. Searight Dies at Age 74 Milton J. Searight Coleman Mrs. Thelma E. Sprenger of North Bradley Dies Mrs. Thelma E. Sprenger North Bradley Assembly of God To Present Teen Challenge (Photo) Rev. Phil McClain Pastor James Campbell Pearl Murphy Dies After a Long Illness Mrs. Pearl M. Murphy Coleman Petitions Filed for November Election Coleman Darwin H. Throop Dies at Charlevoix Darwin H. Throop Coleman Athletic Boosters Buy Blocking Sled (Photo) K. Eagly T. Wellman Lewis Mogg Dora Owens Janet Griswold B. Phinney F. Vogel L. Anger Warren Taxpayers Will Receive Tax Credit Warren Township Page 11 Council Proceedings Coleman City Council Card of Thanks Mabel (Granny) Waterman Page 12 Our Town (Photos) Aerial photos of area

9/19/1974 6 18 9 Obit-John R. Young age 79 of 211 W. Adams St., Coleman, d. 9/6/1974 in Clare, b. 12/24/1984 in Ithaca, MI, married Ruth Porter 5/29/1964 in Coleman, burial North Star cemetery, Gratiot Co. WWI Vet 2 copies 1 Sanford United Methodist Church-Church League City Champs (baseball?) photo/names 10/3/1974 6 19 1 John Crippen, age 14, saved Randy Dice of Averill & William Westermann of Farmington from drowning in Sanford Lake. Presented with the Alert Youth Award from the National Assoc. of Mutual Insurance Agents, sponsored by Sanford Insurance Agents 2 copies Obit-Mrs. Cora M. (Rickerd) Shady, age 60 of Adams St. in Coleman, d.9/20/1974 in Coleman, b. 3/31/1914 in McMillan, married Glenn Shady 7/15/1933 in McMillan, burial Warren twp cemetery 10/17/1974 20 1 Photo/Article-New Jerome Twp Fire Station 2 copies 1 Photo/caption-Councilman Paul Draves & State Representative Lou Crampton play a hand of “Old Maid” at Sanford (Centennial) Museum’s “Salt River Saloon” during Founder’s Day 3 Obit-Archie E. Little age 80 of 4587 N. Lewis Rd. Coleman, d. 10/27/1974 in Coleman, b. 6/23/1894 in Greendale twp, survived by wife Alice. WWII Vet 5 Wedding-Bride, Janet Heffron, dau. of Dennis & Louise Heffron of Lake City, MI; groom, Dennis Schaar, son of Clarence & Dorothy Schaar of Coleman, married 10/5/1974 in Harrison 6 Obit-Mrs. Gladys M. (Phillips) Tesman age 56, d. 10/24/1974 in Midland, b. 3/18/1918 in Coleman, married Vernon Tesman 7/10/1949 in N. Bradley, burial Geneva twp cemetery, N. Bradley 7 Gas boiler explosion at new Coleman High School being built, caused structural damage, preliminary estimate $100,000 in damage – photos 11/14/1974 22 6 Wedding 11/9/1974-bride, Janet Seaman, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. James Seamon of Coleman; groom, Robert Caldwell, son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Caldwell of California 2 copies 7 Gary G. Stenger, Navy Airman graduated from Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ward C. Stenger, 512 Center St. Coleman (photo) 7 Obit-Mrs. Lottie M. (Archer) Jones age 88 of 220 W. Railway in Coleman, d. 11/3/1974 in Ann Arbor, b. 6/20/1886 in Rosebush, married Howard L. Jones 10/6/1907 in Rosebush, burial Warren twp cemetery. Mr. Jones died 10/17/1938 7 Obit-Arthur E. Clark age 76 of Geneva twp, d. 11/12/1974 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 9/1/1898, married Nina M. Brown 6/25/1924 in Coleman, burial Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit-Mrs. Edna (Burns) Ruhle age 79 of 5147 Ruhle Rd. in Coleman, d. 11/5/1974 in Clare, b. 6/30/1895 in Coleman, married Clifford L. Ruhle in Midland, burial Warren twp cemetery 11/28/1974 6 23 1 Photo- William Jung of Country Living Real Estate, Sanford, receives Realtor of the Year Award 2 copies 4 Photo- Wedding (9/14/1974) Bride, Mary Elaine Wright, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wright of Whittemore & Mr. & Mrs. Henry Love of Shepherd. Groom, Robert Eugene Shafer son of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Shafer of Clare 7 Obit-Mrs. Bernice M. (Widenor) Brower, age 82 0f Rt#1 Coleman, died 11/20/1974 in Midland, born 12/2/1891 in Warneta, NE, married Clinton Brower 6/2/1919 in Saginaw. Mr. Brower died in 1935. Burial Flint Memorial Park, Genessee Co, MI 7 Obit- Mrs. Bertha M. (Rose) Spice age 67 died 11/20/1974 in Haines City, FL, born 9/29/1907, graduate of Coleman HS, married Alvin Spice, burial Warren twp cemetery, Coleman, MI 7 Obit-Mrs. Alice (Roe) Cox, age 85, of 504 Murphy St, Coleman, MI, died 11/23/1974 in Mt. Pleasant, born 4/19/1889 in Clare Co., burial Cherry Grove cemetery, Clare, MI 12 Photo-Jerome Twp Firefighters- Captain Dennis Cole instructing Ron Schofield & Jim Baily on how to use 4-wheel drive brush truck 12/12/1974 6 24 1 50th Anniversary- Mr. & Mrs. Perry Donald Rooker of 413 E. Curtis Rd, Hope, MI. Gladys Lucille Mason married Rooker 11/27/1924 in Hope, MI 1C Missing 2 Several pages have ditor’s marks checking off ads pgs and hand calculations written on pgs 12/26/1974 6 25 12/26/1974 Copy 2 1/9/1975 7 1 1 2 Coleman wedding Nov. 1974. Bride-Marie Halladay, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Phinney of Coleman. Groom-Robert E. Bushre, son of Mr, & Mrs. Harvey Bushre of Coleman 2 copies 2 Cleman wedding Sat. Dec 28, 1974. Bride-Sharla Jean Haggerty, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Haggerty. Groom-Palmiro Paolucci, son of Mr. & Mrs. Odoardo Paolucci of Raimondo, Italy 3 Coleman wedding Dec. 21, 1974. Bride-Patricia Wilson, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest F. Wilson of Coleman. Groom-Thomas Leroy Diment, son of Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Diment of Coleman 4 Wedding Dec 7, 1974. Bride-Marsha Glenell Lewis, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Vernell Lewis of Coleman. Groom-E. Ray King, son of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer King of Pekin, IL 7 Obit-Mr. Milton I Smock, age 93, died 1/1/1975 in Clare, born 10/20/1881 in PA., married Mae Gonyer in Rudolph, OH 11/4/1903, couple had 1 dau., burial Warren twp cemetery 7 Obit-Mr. Murray E. Gordon, age 48, of rural Coleman, died 1/3/1975 in Bradenton, FL, born 12/15/1927 in Chase, MI (Lake Co.), burial Warren twp cemetery, survived by wife, Irene , and 2 sons and 2 daughters. 7 Obit-Mrs. Ethel (Knapp) Souchereau, age 84 of 293 E. Davis St., Lake George, died 1/2/1975 in Clare, born 4/26/1890 in McBride, burial Warren twp cemetery 1/23/1975 7 2 2 7 Obit-Mrs. Effie L. (Watson) Dana, age 84, died 1/17/1975, born 6/28/1890 in Olive Center, MI, married Earl H. Dana 2/28/1909 in Coleman (Mr. Dana died 7/30/1970), burial Warren twp cemetery, survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters 2 copies 7 Obit-Mrs. Ruth (Reynolds) Vancil, age 66, died 1/8/1975 in Clare, born 10/18/1908 in IL, married Theodore Vancil in 1929 in IL.burial Maple Grove cemetery, Harrison, MI. Survived by 1 son. 1/23/1975 Copy 2 2/6/1975 7 3 3 1 Eulogy (no photo) for Mr. George Pontius, 1903- 1975 (Barber in Sanford?) Old Scuttlebut By Mike Bartch Log Marks Page 3 Council Proceedings Coleman City Council Page 4 Keith Huggard Starts Booking Agency (Photo) Keith Huggard Sanford Page 5 25th Anniversary Open House Set (Photo) Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hall 02/06/1975 Vol 7 No The Coleman Tribune (In Sanford Express) 195 Lenton Services Slated at United Methodist Church Obituaries Genettie M. Holley Mrs. Genettie M. Holley Coleman George R. Tripp George R. Tripp Coleman (born in) George V. Pontious George V. Pontious Sanford Mary G. Grant Mrs. Mary G. Grant Archie Youmans Mr. Archie Youmans Coleman Parkside apts. Now Leasing (Photos) Coleman Dates for Paying Taxes Announced by Treasurer Coleman Attends Insurance Conference Walter H. Brugger Coleman Modern Woodmen of American rep. Page 8 Parents Announce Engagement (Photo) Janice DeJongh Bruce Morrison Page 9 Sanford Sashays Sue Cross Barb Stevens Page 10 Jerome Township News Page 11 Card of Thanks Family of Effie Dana Mrs. Ella Lundy Pay and Chris O’Laughlin Rev. Bennink Vivian Ruhle Helen Hopkins Janet McDponald Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Middleton and family Mr. and Mrs. bob Phipps George Pontious Rose McLean Lloyd and Eleanor Pontious

In Memory Bessie Marble Page 12 Our Town (Photos) Edenville aerial, misc. 2/24/1975 7 4 4 7 Obit-Mr. Anthony P. Piotrowski, age 59, died 2/9/1975 in Midland, born 6/1/1915 in Standish, married Virginia Herrera in Detroit 8/21/1939, WWII Vet, burial Warren twp cemetery, couple had 2 sons and 1 daughter 2/24/1975 Copy 3 3/6/1975 7 5 5 2 Sanford wedding, Sat. 2/22/1975. Bride-Elizabeth Ann Fitch, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd J. Fitch of Midland, Groom-Scott Lee Allen Simon, son of Mr. & Mrs. Alex Simon of Coleman 2 copies 7 Obit-Mrs. Beulah (Brown) Preston, age 80, died 2/26/1975 in Flint, born 1/7/1895 in Sterling, MI, married Floyd Preston who died in 1959, lived in Coleman for some years, 3 daughters (1 died in 1943) 7 Obit-Darolyn Kay Paxton, age 21, died 2/24/1975 of Midland, born 1/16/1954 in Clare, MI, burial Geneva twp cemetery, N. Bradley, MI 12 Aerial photo of Edenville Power Dam Airport? High School? 4/3/1975 7 6 6 3 Harrison wedding, 3/14/1975, Bride-Vicki Lynn Gross, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Wes Gross of Coleman, Groom-John Gary Hudson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Rex Hudson of Harrison 3 copies 7 Obit-Dolph Goddard, age 83 of N. Bradley, died 3/24/1975 in Alma, born 9/30/1891 in Newport, married Mildred L. Blovir 1/3/1928 in Marrietta, OH, burial Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, MI 4/10/1975 7 7 7 1 Photo-Veterans Memorial Park (original?) entrance 4/10/1975 Copy 3 Jerome Notes Dinner Anyone Hope volunteer fire Department Senator Young Robert Young Remote office in Sanford Hearing On Proposed Park Edenville Township Log Marks Village Council Paul Draves Sanford Donna Fraves John Bacon Gerald Weiler Robert Vasold The Plays The Thing Meridian Elementary Mustang Sports Meridian High School Page 2 Photo of Soup and Sandwich Shop sign Up & Down The Meridian Area group meeting times and locations Page 3 Letters to the editor Sylvia Bowland Mrs. Pam Jane (Edenville) Page 4 County Park Plans Pike Marsh Nashville Bound Mr. Huggard House of Country Music Sanford Page 5 Once Upon a Time Reminisces of area people and Month Monthly activity report of complaints and hazardous and non-hazardous traffic violations and notices. The Week Abbreviated news Page 6 Jerome Township Garbage Pick Up Skidways Tote Roads Article about the log bank at Averill Photo Mid Valley building? Page 7 Sanford Sashays Service News Richard A. Marcy Sanford Blue & Pink Mr. and Mrs. Terry Fraiser Births Mr. and Mrs. Charles Badour Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cole Page 8 Our Town (Photo) Pictured on the main street of Sanford is a well known local lawyer and his family? 4/17/1975 7 8 9 6 Obit-Clayton Woodrow Fries, age 61, died as a result of an auto accident on M-30 (on Tuesday?), born 4/22/1913 in Gladwin, married ?, WWII Army Vet, 3 sons, 5 daughters, burial Midland Cemetery 2 copies 7 Photo- Old & new Edenville Post Office, moved 4/28/1975 4/17/1975 Copy 2 5/1/1975 7 9 10 1 College Graduate-William B. Newman, son of Rev. & Mrs. Leonard Newman, graduated from the University of Michigan School of Engineering 5/3/1975, RTOC as 2nd Lt. 2 copies 7 Obit-Mrs. Eva M. (Atkinson) Sheler, age 81, died 4/24/1975 in Midland, born 3/28/1894 in Judds Corners, MI, married Orion Sheler 11/23/1911, burial Warren twp Cemetery 5/1/1975 Copy 2 5/8/1975 7 10 11 Sanford Little League PTO Meridian District P.T.O. Festival of the Arts Meridian High School Mustang Tracks May Festival Meridian High Girls State Deborah Miller American Legion Auxiliary Unit 443 Birthday Club Mrs. Glade Rogers Mrs. Margaret A.J. Rogers Page 2 Jerome Township Page 3 Photo-reroofing log cabin & museum at Sanford Centennial Museum w/ CETA (?) funds & labor Page 4 Photo-New Edenville Post Office & history of old post office building Page 5 Sanford Outdoors Page 6 Log Marks Sanford Sashays Page 7 Skidways Tote Roads Re: Indian Trail Building Program Board of Education Blue Star Blue Star mothers Mother’s Day celebration Red Oak Lounge Notice 5/8/1975 Copy 2 5/15/1975 7 11 12 Village Council Sanford Village 3 copies School Notes (Photo) Mrs. Pauline Fink Mrs. Leone Mrs. O’Dell Mrs. Bloomfield Mrs. Abbe Band Concert Meridian Jr. High Graduates Chris Collver Wixom Lake Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Collver Meridian Honor Students (Photos) John Susalla Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Susalla Kathryn Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Goodwin Page 2 Month Activity report of complaints and hazardous and non-hazardous traffic violations and notices Page 3 Old Scuttlebutt By Mike Bartch Log Marks Veterans Park Sanford To Wed Gina Lea Moore Jay Hohn Grassmich Page 4 5/22/1975 7 12 13 2 Obit-Walter Leon Weakman, age 72 of 2173 N. Neiner Rd., Sanford, MI, died 5/22/1975 in Midland, born 4/14/1903 in Midland Co., burial Sanford Cemetery 3 copies 1 College graduate-David L. Francis, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Francis of Sanford, graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.S. degree, ROTC 2nd Lt. 5/17/1975 2 Obit-Robert W. Snyder, age 53 of 2070 7 Mi. Rd. Sanford, died 5/16/1975 in Bay City, born 8/15/1921 in Sanford, married Betty Sweebe 6/7/1947 in Midland, 2 sons, s daughters, Air Force Veteran, burial Midland Cemetery 3 Once Upon A Time-Old Sanford History 1883-1884 4 50th Wedding Anniversary-Mr. & Mrs. Robert Westendorf (Beatrice Thorton) were married 5/27/1925. They have 1 daughter, Pauline Berthune 5/22/1975 Copy 2 5/29/1975 7 13 14 1 Once Upon A Time-Update on overhaul/repairs to Sanford Museum Old Riverside School and log cabin Dedication Of Methodist Parsonage (Photo) Dr. Ralph Janka Rev. James Braid, wife Judy and children Lynn and Michael “Plant House” (Photo) Sanford Drama Club Meridian Senior High School Little League Sanford Lions Club Tennis Anyone? Sanford Village Council Park John Crippen Page 2 Improvements Chamber of Commerce Career Day Meridian High School Page 3 Building Program Meridian School District Music Society Midland Music Society Page 4 Skidways & Tote Roads Lanny’s Village Restaurant Page 5 School Board Page 6 Business Notes Thomas Olds Coleman Page 7 Greenfield Village Hillside Elementary Fourth Grade Page 8 Memorial Day Sanford 1975 (Photos) Mr. Jenks Mrs. Hand 6/5/1975 7 14 15 8 Employment Service Sanford Girl Scouts Mrs. Jean Kellom Mrs. pat Gentry Mrs. Lackie Mrs. Carol Johndro School Notes Sanford Elementary Sanford Little League Community Education Meridian Senior High School Beaverton Wins Birthday Club News Joyce Sorg Arvella Rogers Beatrice Struble Esther Blakeley Joyce Sorg Grace Segerlund Ginnie Benjamin Gertrude Abbott Marion Maclain Retirement Party Mrs. Edith Hale Mrs. Helen Beamish To Wed Coleen Marie Siegel and Sanford Brian Eugene Oldham Page 3 Red Keg Eugene Thwing General Revenue sharing Planned Use Report (Photo) Page 4 School Board Janet Everhart Sanford Jeanne Batko Page 5 Science Fair Sanford and Hillside Elementary Schools Page 7 School Goals Meridian (Photo) New Hardware Store at Wixom Lake Mustang Tracks Meridian Page 8 Old photo of folks at the ‘First Fill’ stand=1920’s, need help identifying people in photo 6/5/1975 Copy 2 6/5/1975 Copy 3 6/12/1975 7 15 16 1 College graduate-Michael Carey, 1971 Meridian H.S., son of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Carey, Hope, MI, graduated from Grand Valley State College w/BS in Economics & Business Administration 6/7/1975, married to Terry Ann Moore 2 copies 3 Skidways & Tote Roads-Area & Edenville history 1881-1887 8 Old Sanford photos-1 a repeat of 6/5/1975 w/names of folks at ‘First Fill’, L to R, Howard Peters, Glenn Hubbard, William Peters, Ed Weakman, Ellen Seguland, Helen Hubbard, Alva Weakman, Leroy Hubbard, gal at right behind counter is Lola Hubbard, 2-Andy Howel receiving graduation diploma, 3-photo of road thru town showing stores, asking for info? 6/12/1975 Copy 2 6/19/1975 7 16 17 1 Old Sanford Photo-early little league field 1960’s (?) 2 copies 2 Old Sanford Photo-Sleigh pulled by oxen & log cabin school house 4 Sanford wedding Sat 6/14/1975. Bride-Lydia Stevens, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Don L. Stevens of Sanford, Groom-James Schmidtke son of Mrs. E. H. Schmidtke and the late Mr. Edward H. Schmidtke of Sanford 4 Sanford wedding Sat 6/14/1975. Bride-Debra Sue Bowland dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Bowland of Sanford. Groom-Bradley Byron Gordon son of Mr. & Mrs Byron A. Gordon of Sanford 7 Photo-aerial view of Sanford Lake (partial) 6/26/1975 7 17 18 1 Old Photo- wood suspension bridge, Riverside school, Catholic church RR metal truss bridge 2 copies 1 Block school-history/info/names for old photos (pg 1 6/19/1975 issue) = 30+ names 1 Sanford museum notes 6/26/1975 Copy 2 Pgs 5-6 cut up, missing ad 7/3/1975 7 18 19 1 Sanford history-“An Evening With Mr. Henry Neiner”, info on old photo in 6/26/1975 issue and Mr. Neiner’s family 2 copies 1 Mrs. Ruth Vanbergen, postmistress of North Bradley P.O., retires after 14 years, contains P.O. history/names and materials in museum 2 Skidways & tote roads 6/9/1881 2 Old photo of St. Agnes Catholic church (built 1895 and taken down in 1962) with Riverside school (museum) off to right 2 Old photo (dated 3/30/1916, Sanford, MI)-ice cakes on ground, RR/elevator/depot/houses 3 Sanford wedding Sat 6/28/1975. Bride-Sue A. Davis dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Weldon Davis of Beaverton. Groom-David Headley son of Mr. & Mrs. Leon Headley of 3897 Monroe Rd. 3 Sanford wedding Sat 6/28/1975. Bride-Eileen Kay Beebe dau of Mrs. Anna Mae Beebe & Mr. Clyde Ford Beebe. Groom-Larry Philip Card son of Mrs. Aletha Card and the late Mr. Robert E. Card 7/10/1975 7 19 20 1 Eulogy w/photo – Lionel A. Dancer 2 copies 3 Sanford wedding Sat 7/5/1975. Bride-Mary Kay Vennard dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Vennard of Sanford. Groom-Richard Mousa Eadeh son of Mr. & Mrs. Mousa M. Eadeh of Detroit 7/17/1975 7 20 21 1 Photo-President Ford comes to Michigan (Traverse City) 2 copies 2 Skidways & Tote Roads-Elisha S. Day history 3 Interview with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Smith of Olson, photos/history of Olson, MI (Lee twp., schools, church, post office, store) 4 Sanford wedding Sat. 7/12/1975 Bride-Brenda Kay Burch, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Burch of Sanford, Groom-Bruce Wayne Bovear, son of Mr. & Mrs. Maurice B. Bovear of Sanford 4 Obit-Mary Sheffbuch age 56 of 2456 W. River Rd, Jerome twp. died 7/12/1975 at Midland hospital, born 5/30/1919 in Houston, OH, married William Sheffbuch in 1936. He died in 1961. Burial in Riverside cemetery, Troy, OH. 7/24/1975 7 21 22 1 Pix of Old Bank bldg., used as a store in 1947 by Mr. & Mrs. Dancer, Mr. Tigner used it for storage, torn down by Gary Briggs. Asking for help on it’s origin. 2 copies 2 Skidways & Tote Roads-John W. H. Brooks, farmer and Civil War veteran 3 Sanford wedding 7/19/1975, Bride-Valerie L. Boyce, dau. of Mrs. Joanna Boice and the late John Arthur Boice, Groom-Steven J. Francis, son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Francis of Sanford 5 Lutheran Church history in “Once Upon A Time” column. More info from Mr. & Mrs. Smith on church that once stood on land presently owned by Mr. Henry Neiner (see 7/3/1975 issue) 7 Sanford Centennial Museum-Pix of old Edenville newspaper “Camp Sixteen News” 7/24/1975 Copy 2 1 Name and address written in ink on top right corner 7/24/1975 Copy 3 1 More brown/brittle edges, pix on old bank bldg., hand written note says “now Lanny’s rest.” 7/31/1975 7 22 23 1 Pix-Pine Crest (home) residents at park (Sanford?) aided by Mrs. Clare Bailey 3 copies 2 “Sanford Express” sold to Mr. George Brim, owner of the Shepherd Argus paper in Shepherd, MI 3 Pix of old brass band-asking for info 8/7/1975 7 23 24 1 Pix Grace Ann Cooper, dau. of Mrs. Robert Cooper of Edenville, will compete in swimming competition on international level Olympics 8/7-11/75 (Note-see 8/14/1975 issue update) 2 copies 4 Pix-Allen Cole has new heavy-duty truck 5 Old pix of school children, asking for info/identification. Also, more history on Averill RR Depot by Mr. Russell Farmer 8/7/1975 Copy 2 Tear page 1 top/brown edge 8/7/1975 Copy 3 Tear page 1 crumbling edges 8/14/1975 7 24 25 1 Grace Ann Cooper-swimmer in international Special Olympics get medals, see pix/info in 8/14/1975 issue pg 1 2 copies 4 Skidways and Tote Roads GL-Sanford’s background history 12 Sanford Bank Robbery 12 Pix old wooden bldgs. Near RR tracks-asking for info/history 12 Obit-Harley V. Penney, age 64 of 554 N. Saginaw Rd. Sanford died 8/9/1975 in Saginaw, born 8/16/1910 in Lincoln twp, Midland Co., married Lola Benvenuti in 1969, buried Sanford cemetery, Sanford businessman 8/14/1975 Copy 2 8/21/1975 7 25 26 3 Floyd wedding 8/16/1975. Bride-Marilyn K. Inman, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Stanley F. Inman of 609 E. Pine River Rd. Groom-Gary Lee Jewell, son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Jewell of Hope, MI 2 copies 3 Pix old wood bldg. w/circus poster-asking for info/history 4 Skidways and Tote Roads-history of education including Sanford by Mrs. Sorg 8/21/1975 Copy 2 8/28/1975 7 26 27 1 Pix Sanford Hardware & Supply Bldg 2 copies 2 Skidways & Tote Roads-history of Sanford United Methodist Church 2 Sanford wedding 8/9/1975. Bride-Christine Carol Newman, dau. of Rev. & Mrs. L. W. Newman of Sanford. Groom-Robert Joseph Erkkila, son of Mrs. Ernest Erkkila & the late Ernest Erkkila of Pontiac 9 Pix-1935 Edenville H. S. Band-asking for names 8/28/1975 Copy 2 8/28/1975 Copy 3 9/4/1975 7 27 28 2 Skidways & Tote Roads-history of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 2 copies 6 Old pix-Methodist Church-asking help w/names 9/11/1975 7 28 29 1 Old pix-loading logs on sled at Edenville 2 copies 1 Pix-high water/flood in Sanford near river 3 Sanford Centennial Museum receives windmill from farm of Mrs. Bertha Green-pix on p.3 2 Obit-Charles Edward Dana, age 57 of Saginaw, died in Midland, born 8/28/1918 in Coleman, married Berniece Callison in Coleman 8/9/1941, buried Warren tttwp cccemetery in Coleman, worked as a bookkeeper for W. L. Case & Co. Funeral Directors in Saginaw. 9/11/1975 Copy 2 9/18/1975 7 29 30 1 Clarence Ropp, 1975 Meridian H. S. graduate, will attend Western Michigan University majoring in Earth Science 2 copies 1 Mrs. Darlene Kosnik grad of Central Michigan University, BS, Math major, Psychology minor 7 Pix old logging camp 9 Mr. & Mrs. Lanny Tucker (pix of Mr. Tucker) 2nd year of operating restaurant 13 Famous trees in American history 9/25/1975 7 30 31 1 Old photo of 3 truss bridges in Sanford, asking for public help to date 2 copies 7 Letter from Mearl T. Bardwell, 2810 Royal Palm Dr., Tucson, AZ, identifying men loading logs at lumber Jack’s picnic-see Sanford Express issue 9/11/1975 pg 1 7 Obit-Harry J. Ranck, age 80 of 11125 E. Pere Marquette, Coleman, died 9/21/1975 in Clare, born 3/31/1895 in Moore Park, married Lola Miller 3/16/1921 in Flint, MI, burial Warren twp cemetery, Coleman 7 Hope wedding 9/20/1975. Bride-Marjory AliceWendt, dau. of Mr. Theodore Wendt of Hope & Mrs. Alice Childress of 4954 Monteray. Groom- Donald Huber, son of Mr. & Mrs. Owen Huber of 2677 Kiesel 10 Sanford wedding 9/20/975. Bride-Ilene Card, dau. of Mrs. Aletha Card of Hope and the late Mr. Robert E. Card. Groom-Timothy Meehan, son of Mr. & Mrs. Francis Meehan of Farwell. 9/25/1975 Copy 2 10/2/1975 7 31 32 5 Old pix-asking for public help in identifying 2 copies 7 Skidways & Tote Roads-pic/history of Church of God in Sanford 12 Old pic of Carrey’s Carriage & Blacksmith in Hope- Asking for help w/location/history (see pg 1 letter to editor 11/20/1975 for some help) 10/9/1975 7 32 33 5 Sanford wedding 10/4/1975. Bride-Zoeann Mae Patrick, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Patrick of Sanford. Groom-Robert Daniel Bellinger, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Bellinger, Sr. of Sanford 2 copies 5 Obit-Howard K. Moe, age 60 of 2661 Lakeview Dr., Sanford, died 10/4/1975 in Midland, born 3/28/1915 in Chesaning, MI, married Mildred Bradfish in 1942, burial in Midland Memorial Gardens 5 Obit-Lawrence Lee Mottashed, age 69, of 921 Telegraph in Sanford, died 10/4/1975 in Sanford, born 7/5/1906 in St. Thomas, Ont, Canada, married Marjorie Ruth Eyer 12/3/1927 (she died 8/5/1975), burial St. Agnes Cemetery 5 Obit-Mrs. Mary E. Torres, age 88, of 3504 Dartmouth, died 10/6(?)/1975 in Hope (?), born 9/28/1887 in Hope, burial Old Hope Cemetery 5 Obit-Mrs. Julia Cobb, age 91, of 3809 Saiko Rd. Mills twp., died the week of 9/28/1975 in a local nursing home, born 7/4/1884 in Hope, married William Cobb 6/27/1906 in Midland (he died 1/20/1953), burial in Midland cemetery 10/9/1975 Copy 2 11/13/1975 7 38 8 Obit-Norman J. Claypool, age 54, Midland resident since 1950, died 11/8/1975 while hunting in Meteetse, WY, born 10/20/1920 in Clarkston, MI, married Alice Miller 7/16/1967, he was a WWII vet. 2 copies 8 Obit.-Albert M. Bensch, age 76, he was a life-long area resident, died 11/9/1975 in Midland, born 1/15/1889 in Lincoln twp, married Marion Mott in 1939, burial in Midland Cemetery 11/20/1975 7 39 1 Letter to editor by Mr. & Mrs. Mike Wendt, married 1915, living at corner of Hull & Stark ever since, have log home at 1446 E. Hull Rd., built in 1876 by grandfather Gothric Wendt, Mike born in 1894 (on Hull Rd) 2 copies 11/27/1975 7 40 (School contest winners photos) Roseann McLaughlin Blaine Varner Kevin Lunsfold Celia Patten Page 3 Reading Class (Photo) Many names Meridian Elementary Page 6 Jerome Township News By Jim Spann

12/25/1975 Vol 7 Iss 44 Welcomes New Delivery Service (Photo) Mrs. Glade Rogers Sanford Mrs.Ace (Ruth) Mitchell Ward Hess Mrs. Alice szyperski Barbara Miller Ice Fishing Time (Photo) Sanford Hope And Edenville News Pickup Mrs. Evelyn McIntosh Betty Maynard Deadline Near For CHD Applications Photo Jeff Holzhausen NSDAR Meridian High School State Wide Named Real Estate Office Of Year Sanford included Page 3 Red – Keggers (chapter x part 1) Page 4 Newsletter From Lee Shafley, Meridian Supt. Santa Visits Sanford (Photos) Sanford Blue Star Mothers Elect Officers Mrs. H. C. (Vivian) Seden Mrs. Clare (Edith) Hand Mrs. Vera Sullivan Mrs. Beulah Billingsley Mrs. Arthur (Detta) Lewis Many more names Page 5 And Then there Was Music… (Photos) Meridian Elementary Choir District Choir Present Annual Hanging Of The Greens Meridian Senior High School Students Qualify For Scholarship Cynthia Bastuk Meridian Senor High Gayla Chapin School Ann Henry Randy Cook Joseph Havens Susan Hollowell Jeff Holzhausen Eli Kangas Lori Lorince Deborah Miller Kathleen Newman Karen Ruggles David Rupp Mark Sasse Gretchen Shafer Cindy Shorkey Paula Sullivan Annette Swartzmiller Debra Vandussen Art Winner Roseann McLaughlin Meridian Elementary Shelly Lindgren Page 7 Skidways & Tote Roads In memory of the Camp Sixteeners part IX Cirles Of UMW Elect Officers Mary and Ruth Circles Sanford United Methodist Church Lutheran Women Elect Officers Mrs. Elmer (Philena) Ehlers Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul Lutheran Church Blue Star Mothers Hold Christmas Party Mrs. Vera Sullivan Mrs. Glade Rogers Mrs. Beulah Billingsley

Page 8 Meridian Winter Sports Schedule For 1975 - 76 Page 10 Meridian School News (Photos) Meridian Asministration Building (Photo) Students Build Home (Photo) Present Classics (Photo) Mary Krause Susan Sneider Wins Scholarship (Photo) Susan Kastl Drama Club Play Meridian Senior High Drama Club Page 11 Old Scuttlebutt Hope News 2/26/1976 8 1 4 Miss Sue Pontious, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Pontious of Sanford, took top honors at the North American Beauty & Fashion Show. She is a 1974 graduate of Meridian H. S. 8 Mrs. Ellen Sauve, secretary (payroll division) at Meridian Public Schools Administration, is secretary of the month. 3/11/1976 8 3 3 Claude Florey of 1942 Hope Rd., Midland, born in 1896, will be 80 this month. Picture with his large key ring collection. 1/8/1976 (pgs. 3&4 Obit-Harold Utter, age 70, a Sanford resident until he only) 3 moved to Gladwin in 1969, died 1/3/1976 in Gladwin, born 7/17/1905 in Sanford, married Beatrice Secor 7/27/1932, burial in Sanford Cemetery 4 Old photo of downtown Sanford when Sanford’s oldest residents were young. Interview with Mrs. Edith Francis, 89, and Mr. Leonard Reed, 90. 4/15/1976 8 8 4 40th Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Finney of Sanford. Mr. Finney married Helen Anderson 4/4/1936 in Midland. 5 generations present for both Finneys and Andersons. Celebration at Averill Hall. 5 Sanford wedding 4/10/1976. Bride-Gloria O’Meara. Groom-Russell Peterson. 9 Midland wedding 4/10/1976. Bride-Melody Ann Bacon, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. John Bacon of Sanford. Groom-James David Briggs, son of Mr. & Mrs. Rollin Briggs of Midland. 13 Old Photos-Sanford Riverside School-asking for public’s help with names/date (see 4/29/1976 pg 4, Mrs. Glade Rogers 208 Cedar St. said 1926 and provided most names.) 9 (15) years ago in Sanford (April 1961) 4/8/1976 (pgs 9 (15) years ago in Sanford (April 1961) ¾ & 9/10/ only) 4/15/1976 Copy 2 4/29/1976 8 10 4 Top 10% Meridian H. S. graduating class, Peggy Steinke & Randy Cook 2 copies 6 Old pictures-old parsonage for Sanford Methodist Church on Cedar St. –old car w/Salt River steel truss bridge (7-mile rd) & Riverside School (Catholic Church in background) –Mrs. Mamie Sorg & children, -4 kids 12 Picture-5 generations of Mr. Ivan Hafelien of 3187 Lake Ave. Sanford, MI 16 Picture-50th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Hafelien 16 (14) years ago in Sanford (April 1962) 12 Picture-90th birthday of Mrs. Edith Francis of Sanford 5/13/1976 8 12 1 Jerome twp. Fire Station #1 at N. Saginaw & Irish St. –dedication (5/22/1976) (bottom of pg 5 Us Army Spec Leo J. Thrush, attending mechanics 5 cut out) school, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Thrush of Neiner Rd, Sanford, wife is former Debra Strayer of North Bradley 6 Old photo of oldest house in Sanford, built ?, From Bill Holiday of Laingsburg through his niece Mrs. Frank Bushre 8 25th anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Francis Smerdon of 1787 7-Mile Rd., Sanford. Mr. Smerdon married Louise Fitch 4/21/1951 in Bay City. Moved to Sanford in 1954. 8 5 generations-Brian Bischoff (youngest) 11 15 years ago in Sanford, May 1961 13 Picture of Pioneer School at corner 9-Mile & Wackerly Rds in 1948 with last class before school annexed to Meridian Public School District 16 Top 10% of 1976 Meridian H. S. graduating class, Debra Moore & Charlene Maxwell 5/20/1976 (pg 11 15 years ago in Sanford, May 1961 11/12 only) 12 1960 (baseball) League Championship Team picture w/names 12 Sanford Meridian School grade 5, 1961-1962, picture w/names 12 Old school class picture (no date/location) but w/names 5/27/1976 8 14 1&5 Allen Cole & Frank M. Furst, Sr., get plaques (past & Present Fire Chiefs) at Jerome Twp. Fire Sattion No. 1, dedication-pictures 3 Photo, mid-1930 Sanford 4-H group w/names and history 6 Sanford wedding 5/21/1976. Bride-Kathy Woods, dau. of Mrs. Jane Woods of Sanford and Mr. Paul Woods of Midland. Groom-Terry Coveart, son of Mr. & Mrs. Garry Coveart of Sanford. 8 Old photo-Sanford’s 1st school w/students (not names), no date, teacher-Lola Sanford Allswede whose parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sanford, the village was names after. 6/3/1976 8 15 3 Charles L. Mayer, past superintendent & current asst. superintendent of Meridian Public Schools, will retire. 6/3/1976 Copy 2 6/24/1976 8 18 1 Photos of Old George Pontius store & past barber shop at corner of Smith & old US-10 (Saginaw Rd.) & across from Sanford Centenniel Museum being torn down 12 David L. Petty, Wilson Dr., Sanford, he has business selling his color photographs 08/12/1976 Vol 8 No 25 Museum Open (Photo) Tag! You’re Arrested David M. Nowak Come on, take the bait… (Photo) Jack Bartlett Gensel to be fired? Marshall Ed Gensel Gerald Weiler Sheriffs Race Won by McNutt, Gensel James R. McNutt Marshall Edgar R. Gesel Golden Anniv. William and Myrtle Sorg Myers Honored In Edenville Mrs. Charles Myers Special Tax Eyed For Lake Improvements Page 9 Voters Nix Parks and Bugs Ambulance Gets Approval Township Races Edenville Bartch Retains Maura J. Bartch Republican Spot Gordan Goodall Joan Lapp Township Races Jerome Archer tops slate of three Ross D. Archer Benjamin G. Crosby William J. Maynard James Spann

Township Races Homer Varner Ousts Incumbent Starks Township Races Mills Schneider Wins In Mills Lester L. Varner Richard Starks Leon Schneider Kenneth D. Bloom Allen J. Mason Page 14 New guardrail… (Photo) W. river rd. open… (Photo) Page 16 New Business Opening on Saginaw Road (Photos) Don McNeil Bernie Schneller 9/9/1976 8 29 1&5 Sanford Village Council reconsiders and reinstalls Edgar Gensel as Village Marshall Front pg 14 Photo of St. Paul’s church in Sanford creased during printing, folded at angle 9/23/1976 8 31 13 Photo photo of 4 anglers fishing below the Sanford sample copy Dam 31 5 Photo of old section of Sanford house (at 105 Center St. from note on 1st pg)being torn down. House owned by Ray Bauers. 11/4/1976 8 37 1 Photo-Fired destroyed very rare Morgan auto at Ron Vandenberg’s residence at 725 E. Price Rd. in Averill 10 Photo-Crane picking up rock/dirtfill for new corrugated pilins on bank of W. River Rd. near St. Agnes church 10 16 years ago in Sanford, Nov (1960) 12 30th Anniversary-Gerald & Virginia Weiler, Smith Rd., Sanford (Oct. 26, 1946, married in Midland) 12 35th Anniversary-Mr. & Mrs. Donald Francis and Mr. & Mrs. John Bacon, Oct. 31, 1941, double ceremony in Vassar, MI 12 Obit-Mrs. Clara Jane (Midge) Schroeder, age 55, died 10/26/1976 in Sanford, born 6/5/1921 in Luther, MI, married Robert Schroeder 5/7/1960, lived in Midland area 30 years, burial in Homer cemetery 5 Wedding 10/30/1976. Bride-Kimberly Ann Ayotte, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Ayotte of Coleman. Groom-Harry B. Gough, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry B. Gough, Sr. of Coleman, MI. 6 Obit-Mrs. Francis C. (nee Clark) Braley, age 78, died 11/18/1976 in Frankfurt, born 3/16/1898 in Livingston Co., married Frederick Braley 10/14/1916, Mr. Braley died 3/20/1961, burial New Hope cemetery. Mrs. Braley lived in Hope for 44 years, moved to Benzonia 3 yrs ago. 6 Obit-Paul O. Bell, Sr., age 69 of Sanford, died 11/21/1976 in Midland, born 10/6/1907 in Tuscola Co., married Flossie Holden 1/25/1931 in Bay City, MI, burial Midland Memorial Gardens 11 14 yrs ago in Sanford-Nov 1962 12/2/1976 8 41 1&6 Photos & article-Harold Drew, W. River Rd. Sanford, “Ministry of the Rocks” Rock collector 13 16 years ago in Sanford-Dec 1960 3/3/1977 9 2 13 Military-William W. Pettis, promoted to rank of Airman in US Air Force, son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert A. Pettis, 4140 W. Shaffer Rd., Coleman, MI 3/3/1977 Copy 2 3/10/1977 9 3 4 Obit-Archie George Davenport, age 66 of 3707 Sadler Dr., Sanford, died 3/5/1977 in Midland, born 8/27/1911 in Cass City, MI, married Wonetta O’Rourke 6/21/1934. 3/17/1977 Missing pgs 1&2 (also 19&20) 7 Picture of Averill Methodist church, now defunct, smallest church in Michigan 3/31/1977 9 6 1 Grass fire at Weiler’s Green House, 4715 N. M-30, Hope. Photo of Ed & Art Weiler. 9 40th Anniversary-Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Moe of Sanford, former Grace Woodruff married Mr. Moe 3/27/1937 in Midland 4/20/1977 9 9 7 Denise Renee Laramie, 1974 Meridian H.S. graduate is now a Sergeant in the Marine Corps and a vehicle mechanic 20 Top 10% of 1977 Meridian graduating class-Michael Crippen son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Crippen, 253 Barden, Sanford and Amy Johns, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. David Johns, 4390 Francis Shores, Sanford. 4/28/1977 9 10 1 Sanford Historical Society elects officers-William Argyle, pres. 1 Mystery-old photo, need help identifying group & date 16 Top 10% of 1977 Meridian H. S. graduating class- Kathy Ranck, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ranck, 4242 Wixom, Sanford and Phyllis Thrush, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Warren Thrush, 49 Saiko, Hope. 5/26/1977 9 14 Missing all pgs except ½ & 23/24 6/16/1977 9 17 1 Pat Weiler voted All American for 3rd time in 3000 meter steeple chase-1974 Meridian H.S. graduate-see article also on pg 7 4 7-year-old Jeffrey Britell learned to operate a Sperry Univac computer after only 3.5 hrs of instruction. Designed for small businesses, it weighs 843 lbs. & can store up to 500,000 characters. Pix of Jeffrey w/computer 8/25/1977 9 27 1 Fire guts the Meridian market 1 Original log mark “7R7” donated to Sanford Centennial museum 7/9/1970 by Mrs. Hiram Grimason of Rt.1 Sanford (pix) 3 Pix & article on log cabin at Sanford Centennial Museum-cabin built in 1880’s 10 Sanford resident Lyman B. Chamberlain presented 1977 Leadership award by Midland County Council on Aging 09/21/1978 Vol 10 No Open House At Sanford Museum Sunday (Photo) 33 Liaison In Midland County Elford A. Cederberg Doratha Stolz D&G Holds Grand Opening (Photo) Joe Sisung Page 6 Singing Chatfields at Coleman Wesleyan (Photo) Page 7 Couple Wed Karla Dee Kiley Dennis Lee Gordon Page 8 Student Editorial Requesting A Class Chance Meridian Junior Varsity Cheerleaders (Photo) Shelly Lindgren Julie Contino Theresa Deforrest Cyndi Bigelow Shelly Turrell Gridget Howe Coach Celvia Dobbins Coach Gwen Alim-Young $218,500 In Scholarships For High School Seniors Yearbook Staff Meets Stratford Here We Come Journalism Class Contributes Bowling Season Begins Page 9 Sanford Briefs Page 10 Student PSAT NMSQT Exames Freshmen Class Needs Help Meridian Drops Openers Meridian Skims Gladwin Language Club Meets Meridian Drama Class Established Meridian Meridian Junior Varsity Football Team (Photo) Many names Gun Shots Heard at MHS Page 13 Strive To Continue Meal Program (Photo) Rev. and Mrs. Harold Arman Page 15 Board of Education Notes 09/27/1979 Vol 11 No 34 Jerome Bd Approves Hose-Drying Tower Muse-Hopper Well Attended Sanford Edenville Fire Dept. Auxiliary Harvest Festival Fri., Sept. 28 St. Paul Lutheran Church Consecration and Open House (Photo) Sanford United Methodist Church That’s a Real Hunk of Spud! (Photo) Pat and Tina Owens Promoting Growth In Sanford (Photo) J.V. Schmidt Page 5 Meridian Co-op of the Week Cathleen Nagle Making Bazaar Items Sanford Lumber Jacks and Jills Student Reports on Girls State Ann Ludwig Younger Set Coreena Mae Clare Douglas James II Mrs and Mrs. Douglas James Connar Page 6 Girl’s Softball Association Major (Photos) Many names Page 7 Parents Announce Engagement (Photo) Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Griswold Sharon Kay to Alan Lee Kleinhardt Coleman School Activities Page 11 That’s One Way of Doing It (Photos) Page 13 Sophomore Class Officers Kevin Carrigan Meridian High Julie Contino Teresa DeForest Cheree Deal Ms. Phyllis McGinnis Page 16 Photos Dancer’s Dept. Store and Pineview (softball? Girls teams) 10/24/197911 2 38 1 Sanford Historical Society-New officers & log cabin James Spann, Betty Mrs. Gertrude Baily, & Averill Church donations Maynard, Caroline Marshall, donated church bldg.. Arlean Thornton, Don Marquardt, Leon Hulse, Ray Abbey, Rose Pheiffer 6 PBB contamination study-1973 accident mixed PBB in dairy cattle feed in Michigan 10/18/1979 1 37 9 Edenville wedding 9/1/1975. Bride-Julie Curtis dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Orville Curtis. Groom-Michael Berger son of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Berger 9 Obit-Jamie Kimberly Holley, infant, died Tues. 10/9/1979, born 9/18/1979, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Holley. Buria,l Homer twp cemetery

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 11/08/1979 Vol 11 No 40 Swanton Addition Dedicated Sun (Photos) Gordon Goodall Alfred Rypstra Dan Ranck Dr. Lafayette Swanton Flora (Babe) Gransden Adrian Swanton Mrs. John (Joan) Lapp Arsenic and Old Lace No. 8-9 (Photo) Jeanne Wilkie Meridian High School Sue Weeder Shelly Lindgren Jerry Thrush Pancake Supper Friday Smorgasbord-Flea Market Saturday Sanford Lake Improvement Board to Meet Meridian Co-op of the Week (Photo) Diane Sweebe Page 4 Honor Society Inducts 20 (Photos) Many names Page 5 November Calendar of Events Page 6 Homecoming Queen Candidates, Court & Escorts Many names (Photo) Hope Baptist Roller Skating Party Page 7 Couple Repeats Wedding Vows (Photo) Diane Kay Grant and O. Jeffery Page Page 8 Our Future Citizens (Photos) Duane Baker Ryan Baker Karen Jones Dedra Mogg Chris sparks High School Honor Roll Students Many names Musicians to Perform at Loomis Church Sharon Brumbaugh Robin Howard Page 9 Girls Little League Float (Photo) Page 10 Snake Dance a Big Success (Photo) The Saddlehorns Page 11 Boys 4-H Big Thing In 1930’s Louis Daniels Hope-Edenville Cub Scouts Activities Why I Like Sanford Anne Moench Page 13 Sanford Eagles Halloween Bingo Night (Photos) Darlene Bishoff Alex and Louise Tripple Caroline Tripp Bonnie Weiler Marg and Morgan Richmond Gordon Jenkins Elmer Wells Lloyd (Bounce) Jewell

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Spiritual Enrichment Series United Methodist Women Elect Marilyn Turner Goodall Given Standing Ovation Gordon Goodall Page 16 Pauline Fink Meridian Teacher of The Week Mrs. Pauline Fink 11/2/1979 Vol 11 No 46 Meridian To seek Millage Renewal Page 1 and 2 Keeley Named Jerome Township Building Inspector Nehil Keeley only Grand Opening Well Attended Sanford Lawn and Garden Shop Maura J. Bartch Passes Dec. 16 Maura J. (Mike) Bartch Meridian School Closing Policy Jerome Twp. Gets Hose Drying Tower (Photo) Meridian Co-Op of The Week (Photo) Margaret Kimberly Kobisa Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 12/27/1979 Vol 11 No 47 Averill Church Graces Sanford Museum Grounds Mrs. Clare (Gertrude) Bailey (Photos) Meridian Millage Election Feb. 12 Many names

Meridian Co-Op of The Week (Photo) Kathy Coggins Page 5 A Night of Christmas Celebration Santa Visits Cathi McKellar Kinderkeg Nursery (Photos) Mardi Sassse Andrea Carl Sanford Eagles Christmas Party (Photo) Gary Flegal Page 7 Coleman Transportation Obituaries Jasono Methner Jeanetta Douglas Page 13 Santa Visits Sanford IGA (Photos) Shad Curtis Georgia Myers Sanford Cub Scout Activities Page 16 CETA Helps Handicapped Adult Get Education Joseph Sheffbuch CETA Training Program Leads To Self-Employment Richard E. Ives (Photo) Legal Notice Councilman Village of Sanford Lorraine V. Peloubet 05-29-80 Vol.12No17 Property Lines Improve with attractive deck Photo of deck Cooperative Extension Service Calendar College Week at MSU Picnic for Diabetic Children Sun. June 1 Martha Yocum County Senior Citizens Prom Community Center Robert Young’s Column Health Dept. Adult Screening Clinic Twelve Delta Students Receive Scholarships Meridian to Graduate 119 at Commencement May 29 Secretaries Please Mail Your News

Sanford Area Museum Open Mrs. Rita Abbey Newspaper Drive May 30-31 June 1 Page 2 Phone Employees Ride the Convincer 1 photo Michigan Mirror By Warren Hoyt Proposed Law Could Effect Youth Labor Coleman Page 4 Parents Announce Engagement 1 photo Linda Campbell, Lee Granad Tribune Obituary-Violet G. Haring Cindy Huss- New Member of Phi Kappa Phi The Sound of Music Page 5 4-H Camp June 24-27 Steve Liete Page 6 You’re Needed Photo-Coleman Co-op Student of the Week Rosemary Middleton Boy Scout News North Bradley Troop 777

Coleman Work Study Student of the Week Dale Keller Page 7 Saddle Horn 4-H Club 1 photo Mark Brown Paul Lewis Elected to Honor Society Sanford Exp Page 6 Mich Farmers Sent Carter $4 Million Invoice Flint Art Fair June 14 Coleman Board of Education News Engagement Announced –photo Judy Kenline Daniel Schoun

Coleman Student Honored Cynthia J. Rogers Engagement Announced-photo Tina Burton Steve Cotton Coleman Community School Summer Recreation Program

07/09/1981 Vol 13 No Sanford Little League Report 22 Sanford Sports Shop and Express Fish Contest Elaine Davis (Photos) Duane Draves Sanford C of C Becomes Senior Citizens Center Midland County Senior Adult ID Sanford Post Master Retires (Photo) Barbara Miller Lumberjacks and Jills Celebrate Mrs. Clyde Moe Page 13 Little League (Photos) Many names Page 16 Saddle Horn 4-H Club (Photo) 09/03/1981 Vol 13 No Church Being Restored (Photos) Clare Bailey Memorial 30 Chapel being moved to Sanford Centennial Museum Head Lice a Problem At Sanford Ground Breakiing For Church Meridian Church of God Sanford Page 8 The Coleman Livestock Club Over Here and Over There (Photo) Duane P. Joseph Coleman Page 10 Sanford Village Council Minutes Page 5 Geneva Livestock of Coleman 09/02/1982 Vol 14 No Founders Day – A Day of Celebration (Photos) 30 Pages 1, 2, 3 Flu Vaccine Available at Clinics in County ,4 only Sanford United Methodist Church Celebrate Centennial Tea Planned Sanford Blue Star Mothers Page 4 Citizens of Tomorrow (Photos) Jason and Joshua sons of Coleman Lynn and Carole Murray. Aaron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McReynolds Engagement Announced (Photo) Cynthia Marie to Henry Both Coleman High grad. Ward Love Jr. 09/09/1982 Vol 14 No Clare Bailey memorial Chapel Dedication Sept. 12 Sanford 31 Pages 1, 2, 3 Sanford United Methodist Church Celebrate ,4 only Centennial Flue Vaccine Available at Clinics Founders Day of Celebration (Photos) 09/30/1982 Vol 14 No 11th Anniv. Founders Day Celebration Held (Photos) Mrs. Thelma Walter 34 Mr. Judson Walter Mr. Stan Berriman Mrs. Mildred Kallioinen Mrs. Gertrude Bailey Fund Raiser Mustang Pre-Game Meridian High Homecoming Oct. 1st. Page 4 Joined in Marriage (Photo) Carol Hoffman and Michael Coleman Hegyi Page 8 Engagement Announced (Photo) Patricia E. Key and Larry a. Coleman Key Activities of Coleman Area 4-H Club Page 16 Community Blood Drive Oct. 28th Sanford Eagles Lumberjacks and Jills Preparing For bazaar Sanford 03/14/1984 Vol 16 No 6 Attend Leadermeet (Photo) Mr.and Mrs. Chuck Groh Dow corning Announces Five Job Moves John B. Lauer Chemical People Meet March 15th Mich. Democratic Caucuses March 17th Sanford Post Office Goes To Lock Boxes Patsh L. McKeith Page 8 Cookie Sales A Success JV Basketball Page 10 Meridian Area Chemical People Care Program Sanford United Methodist church to Hold Potluck Womens Basketball Letter Winners Kathy Dec Page 11 Clare Road Race To Be Held Page 15 “Letter to the Editor” Contest Winners (Photo) Debbie Davis Laura Huss Rick Evans 05/30/1984 Vol 16 No Lock boxes Installed at Sanford Post Office (Photo) Patsy McKeith 17 Kelly O’Connor Page 7 Law Day Observed (Photo) Page 4? Edenville Firemens Auxiliary News Page 10 Parents Announce Engagement (Photo) Diana Lynn Mielke to Curtis J. Simlik 03-12-86 Vol.18No.06 Plans Underway for Founders Day By Shelley Lindgren Ropp Meridian Public Schools Calendar of Events 2 copies In Uniform-Charles T. Bullock Scouts Entertain Daisy Troop 418 By Shelley Lingren Ropp Midland S.C.D. Sponsors Second Annual Art Contest Iridology Program In the Library Brenda McCoon Meridian School Board Considers Drug Policy Camp Fire Celebrating Birthday March 16 thru 22 Voluntary Action Center Openings In Uniform-Alex Horden, Brian C. Smith Page 2 Michigan Mirror By Wayne Hoyt Midland Gymnastics Open House Parish Mission at St. Anne’s/St. Phillip Coleman Bowling-Coleman Men Many names Three One-act Plays to be Presented It’s Maple Syrup Time at CNC Page 5 Interests in Wildflowers is Growing in Michigan Page 6 Great Lakes and Water Resources Commission

Page 7 National Arbor Day Free Trees Pages 8-12 Annual Tax Sale 06-09-83 Vol.15No.18 United Methodist Church Minister Leaving Sanford Photo By Shelley Lindgren Campfire Girls Going to Huckleberry Railroad Cathy Devendorf Girls Junior Gold Tourney Ice Cream Social Sanford Church New Name for Mid-Michigan Bank Photo of bank Page 2 Letter to the Editor-Just for Laughs Dan Sierocki Kathy Whitworth Golf Clinic in Saginaw Florence Wegener Wins in McDonald’s Competition photo Ionia Free Fair Schedule Couple Repeats Wedding Vows –photo Mr.&Mrs. David Schmidt 09-09-87 Vol.19No.32 Marie Bacon’s Unfailing Dedication In Uniform-Brian W. Jones-Deborah Miller-Kenneth Snyder-Charles Bullock Sanford Rendezvous Days Fast Approaching Sanford Animal Adoption News Shirley E. Jackson Photo of Head Cook at Jack & Jills Marie Bushre Midland Soil Conservation District Seminars Set Annual Midland County Workshop Page 2 Michigan Mirror By Warren Hoyt Hughes Here By Jim Hughes

09-09-87 Page 12 Those Were the Good Old Days-4 photos 3 bridges, 1 home M-18,Beaverton,Gladwin Tina M. Edgerton Passes away August 12 Page 3 Old Riley School By Carl Knight Page 4 Hunter Safety Training Course at Coleman Eve’s Workshop Begins Sept 15 Square Dance Lessons at Beaverton St Philip Neri Annual Chicken Dinner Sept 15 Page 5 From Patrick’s Desk Page 6 Beaverton Manor News Lloyd M. Eberhart Passes August 29 Maggie E. Clark Passes Sept. 3 Page 7 Michigan Livestock Exchange Page 9 Midland County Fair Great Success Many names Coleman Comet Sweatshirts 09-14-88 Vol.20No.34 Sanford Rendezvous Successful-5 photos Sanford Chamber Makes Plans for New Building Final Sanford C of C 50-50 Drawing Held Sanford Area Girl Scout Registration Free Copies to be Limited Page 2 4-H Winners at Fair Player Registration Jeff Porter

Hockey Equipment Exchange Dave Broomfield Midland County Planning Com. To Meet Voluntary Action Center Openings Page 3 Absentee Ballots Available for Special Election School Election No Till Slated for Midland Co. Sept 22 Meridian Loses in Overtime It’s a Girl Crystal & Tony Parker Obituary – Ellen Scott Ludwig Experience Pioneer Life at Fall Harvest Festival Hot Dog Roast Sept. 14 Page 4 CMU Announces Aug. Graduates Many names New Scholarship Established at Michigan State Univ Page 5 Minor Matters By Matt Drum Corp Looking for New Recruits Jim Secor Page 8 Traffic Slowdown Advisory on U.S. 10 In Uniform-photo-Duane C. Tigner 09-21-88 Vol.20No.38 Ground Breaking for Sanford Chamber of Commerce New Home-1 photo Meridian Students Awarded Academic Letters Many names Births Sanford Blue Star Mother’s Hold Meeting Gladys Winslow Page 2 Coleman City Council Minutes

Page 3 Coleman Wins Over Beaverton4-6 Comets Lose to Falcons In Memoriam Homer O’Dell Sr. Farwell Wins Over Meridian 30-0 Gladwin Wins Over Meridian 14-6 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Begins Sept. 9 County Food Distribution wed. Sept. 21 In Uniform-Audrey Stryker Management of Deer Population in Central MI Page 4 Photo-Happy Birthday 91 No name Margaret Swanton passes Sept.2 Dorothy Morrison dies Sept. 6 Sanford C of C Meeting Highlights Many names The Coleman Chronicles Page 5 Minor Matters By Matt Page 8 Coleman School Board Highlights Many names Bowling Many names Midland Rabbit Club Sponsors Exhibition Dallas Cole Farwell Teachers in Continuous Programs Photo-Airman Kurt Foglesong Midland Red Cross to Host Meeting Sept. 29

11/29/1989 Vol 45 No Your Land Is My Land Many names By Fritz Hansen 29 Conny Snyder Why? Why? Why? Conny Snyder By George E. Grim, Mary Davis Publisher Page 4 Chamber Halloween Party (Photos) Parade Dedicated To Dick Forsberg Coleman Community Childrens Parade And Party Set For Sat., Coleman Dec 2 Eagle Souts To Be Honored At Parade Coleman Coleman Historical Society To Meet Christmas Day Dinner Dec. 25 Gladwin Coleman Senior Center (Photo) Ruth Tigner Mildred Baughman Page 8 Class Of ’49 Holds Reunion (Photo) Jim Clarke Reverend Lester and Donna (Saline) Harrell Vows Exchanged Stephanie Ann Robers and Bride graduate of Coleman Martin Wayne Mercer High School. Father lives in Coleman. Two Coleman Players On all-State Team Dan Ware Aaron Toth Bowling (scores) Many names Coleman Maggie Geesey Passes Nov. 18 Maggie M. Geesey Beaverton 04/11/1990 Vol 22 No 11 Open Letter To The Midland Foundation Lynn O. Francis Conny C. Snyder Chas. E. Colby Allen J. Cole James W. Twining Walter L. Woodruff Sanford Couple One Of five Lotto Winners Kenneth and Judy Dubiel Sanford Jerome Twp. Clerk Files Petitions Conny Snyder Marguerite Woodward passes april 1 Marguerite Woodward Alma (formerly of Sanford) Page 3 In Uniform Bruce F. Bis Meridian High School grad. In Uniform Scott Lubs Coleman Highs School grad. In Uniform Gerald J. Wentworth Father from Clare Page 4 Bowling News Coleman Page 11 Coleman City Council Vacancy David Gransden Page 16 Variety Show April 28th Coleman High School Colemans Valedictorian Salutatorian (Photos) Michelle Johnson Laura Huss C.H.S. 1990-91 Cheerleaders Chosen Julie Fredericks Rachel Toth Charna Rydman Leanne Mertins Helen Clark Angie Wazny Rachel Tigner Jenny Mogg Wendy Young Many more names In Uniform Rickie L. Urquhart Clare High School grad. Sustance Abuse Com. Review Night April 18 Clare Wesleyan Church Easter Celebration Coleman Lions To Give Away Prizes At June Fest Coleman 09/12/1990 Vol 22 No Carnival Ready (Photo) Sanford Founders Day 33 Charles L. Husted Passes Aug. 29 Charles L. Husted Sanford Dancers and Band Music (Photo) Dance at Museum Depot in Sanford In Uniform Michelle J. Arthur Sanford Page 4 Simon – Dana Exchange Vows (Photo) Tanya Ann Dana and Paul Douglas Simon Rides For All Ages (Photos) Rides at Museum for Founders Day Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Senior Citizen Center (Photo) Nicola Danks Coleman In Uniform (Photo) James M. Baker

08/19/1992 Vol 24 No Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Ann Laramie 30 The 4th Saturday Is August 22 Sanford Sustainable Cash Cropping Tour Jerry and Pearl Wirbel Farms The Sanford Depot (Photo) C & M Mobile Homes Opens Sanford Office Don McNeil Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names In Uniform Brian A. Clark

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 06/16/1993 Vol 25 No Letter To The Editor Joseph A. Meagher 21 Page 2 Coleman June Fest June 17-18-19-29 Page 6 Card of Thanks Alva Badgero (family of) In Uniform Gregory W. Carlson Father from Clare Page 8 Our Home Town (Photo) Coleman Coleman Lioness Club Participate In June Fest June Fest News Co-Parade Marshals And Co-Grand Marshals Named Charlie and Gerry Brown (Photos) Gorden and Bonnie Berthume Paper Mache Mask Contest Coleman In Concert GRQ, Gospel Rod Quartet North Bradley Middle School Students Rewards Exemplary Students Fifth Graders Create Public Service Commercial Judy Frock 09/01/1993 Young Woman County Employee (Photos) Jenny Young Coleman Pages 5, 6, 7, Page 7 Special Education Students Learn Social Interaction Fred. A. Woolman Sanford 8 only Matt Reisig

In Uniform Thomas R. Goodall Graduate of Meridian Senior High School, Sanford Page 8 Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports (schedule) 09/08/1993 Vol 25 No HHW Collection In Sanford 33 3 copies, one Page 1 Mystery Trip Leads To Sanford Historical Museum is pages 1,2, (partial article cut off at bottom) 15, 16 only and cut off at the bottom Smith Family Cabin Rechinked (Photo) Calvin Reich Dave Thornton Jim Johnson Page 16 Coleman Chronicles Many names Notice From the Coleman Athletic Booster Club DAV Field Officer In Clare Ronald R. Schrieber Coleman School Pictures Pig Roast

09/15/1993 Vol 25 No Sanford Historical Society Log Marks H. David Thornton 34 Sanford Eagles Las Vegas Night Sept. 18 Great Lakes Historical And Educational Society Robert T. Meyer Attended Founders Day (Photos) Meridian Wins Mellisa Morgan By Kim J. Kent Connie King Kim Richardson Cong. Camp’s Rep. To Meet With Constituents In Sanford Hauri Treated And Released Cindy Kay Hauri Sanford Jack DeLong Owosso Page 5 Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports (Calendar) Page 6 Meridian Body Shop Damaged In fire Ferne I. Allison, 78 Passes Ferne I. Allison Parents from Coleman and worked in Coleman Helen L. Hennis, 51 Passes Helen L. Hennis Coleman Page 16 Talk About Charles Moyer Encouragement Ministries Steve Bach Coleman Assembly of God 09/22/1993 Vol 25 No Founders Day Leaves Historical Imprint (Photos) Wilma Drew Frakes 35 Gert Bailey Elva Smith Mattie Valentine Elva Yuchta 60th Wedding Anniv. (Photo) Donald and Bernice Good Page 5 Ivan ‘Dale’ Geiling 67, Passes Ivan ‘Dale’ Geiling Service in Coleman Barbara M. Bellinger 59, Passes Barbara M. Bellinger Wixom Lake Lena Cozat Passes Sept. 11 Lena M. Cozat Coleman Knapp 59th Anniv. Jack and N. Irene Knapp Coleman Page 6 Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports (schedule) Page 7 Huss 50th Anniv. Glen and Grace Huss Coleman Founder’s Day (continued from page 1) (Photo) Bob Meyer Sally Smith Thielen Page 16 Coleman Horse Shoe Players (Photo) John Boots Ervin Walters Fred Nurnberger Nelson Rease Bob Tester Dale Fike George Nurnberger Roy Rittenour Vernell Lewis Jim Broka Ralph Shady Ray West Band Notes Marching Comets Coleman Homecoming Friday, October 8th 10/06/1993 Page 7 Robinson Preserves Curtice Heritage (Photo) Coleman Library P age 7 Jerome Twp. Minutes Pages 7,8, 9, Sunday Dinners Sanford, Coleman, Mills 10 only Page 10 Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports (schedule) 10/20/1993 Vol 25 No Letter To The Editor Scott Stewart Band Director 39 Pages Jerome Township Recycling Program Fourth, Not 1,2,15,4 only Last The Beat of Walter’s Is Yesterday’s Studebaker Gary L. Walter Sanford (Photo) Celebrate Golden Anniv. Alexander W. and Minnie M. Sanford Martin Celebrate 40th Anniv. Edward (Bud) and Betty Sanford Jines Oswald’s Mark 35th Anniv. Ronald and Lydia Oswald Sanford Page 4 Leo M. Caffrey, 83 Passes Leo M. Caffrey Coleman John E. McCartney, Jr., 67 Passes John E. McCartney, Jr. Beaverton Jodi M. Mogg, 15, Passes Jodi M. Mogg Coleman Speaking of Schools By Michael C. Smith 12/01/1993 Vol 25 No Jerome Township Recycling Committee Jerome Township To Begin 45 Curbside Recycling Bissonette Garner Wed Debra Blake Bissonnette and Parents of groom, Joe and Joe Edward Garner Betty Garner, Sanford Prentice Yarger Wed Kathernine M. Yarger and Floyd Yarger, father of John D. Prentice bride from Sanford Smith Remembers Olson (Photo) Elva Smith By Kim J. Kent Page 6 In Uniform William R. Beauchamp, Jr. Coleman High School Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 16 Coleman Band Prepares For Dec. Activities Three Coleman Band Students To Tour Europe Danielle Cary Allison Hess Kathryn Macdonald In Uniform Jamie A. McCoy Coleman High School The Coleman Mile (Photo) Coleman community Holiday Party Holiday Bike Contest Coleman Masonic Hall 12/29/1993 Vol 25 No McKeith- Nelson Exchange Vows Becky Sue Nelson and Sanford 49 James Edward McKeith Sanford Historical Society Log Marks Many names Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Northwood President’s List Lorinda K. Staley Coleman Page 6 Jerome Township Recycling Committee Christmas Tree Recycling Jerome Township Recycling Committee New For The New Year In Uniform Darryl F. Gariglio Clare Coleman Middle School Honor Roll Many names Page 7 Townships Have More Say Over Farmland By Kim J. Kent Page 8 White-Smith Exchange Vows Kristen Smith and Steve Parents of bride are Richard White and Colleen Smith of Sanford. Page 16 Coleman Exceeds Goal For Rail Trail Chuck Amble By Kim J. Kent In Memory Louie Bailer “Over The Top” Ceremony Coleman V.F.W. Coleman Clears Goal (Photos) Angela Amble Helen Clarke Angela Rydman Emily Ockert Amanda Aultman Carl Gerstacker Mrs. Esther Gerstacker Chuck Amble 02-16-94 Vol.25No.4 Sanford Curators have Midas Touch James & Edna Johnson Jessen in Serious Condition By Kim Kent Delta College Offers Program for Seniors Als Support Group to Meet Feb. 22 Engagement Announced- Melodie Defever & Floyd Yarger Jerome Township Curbside Recycling Taxation with Representation By Kim Kent Olson Store Restoration By Kin Kent Free Legal Referral Service Thurs. Feb. 17 Page 2 Cropsey’s Comments 03/02/1994 Vol 25 No 6 Engagement Announced Keli Ahac and Gregory Mother of bride from Federer Sanford Car Stereo Reported Missing Marcia Arthur Sanford Marriage Licenses Midland County Timothy Christian Danner, Sanford, and Deana Marie Card. Vern Gregory Harris, Sheridan and Sandra Kay Johnson, Sanford. Brenton Sam Coyne, Sanford, and Paula Ann Woods, Sanford. Jeffrey Alan Plummer, Sanford, and Melody Ann Preston, Sanford. WMU Students Receive Degrees Robert B. Tillotson Sanford Snowmobiles And Trailer Stolen Gary Aldridge Sanford Robert Harrison Sanford Historical Society Log Marks Page 5 Coleman High School Bnad Solo And Ensemble Volunteer Drivers Needed In Coleman Home Delivered Meals program Page 6 Alvin Schram, 84, Passes Alvin Schram Coleman Class Of 1994 Coleman Engagement Announced Lori Weihl and Chris Elmore Parents of bride from Coleman Coleman Comets 1993-94 Winter Sports (schedule) Page 8 Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Winter Sports (schedule) Page 16 Coleman Chronicles Many names Class Of 1994 (Photo) Matt Kriklin Card Of Thanks Stanek Tom Stanek WMU Students Receive Degrees Margaret M. Smith Coleman Outstanding High School Musicians Perform At Charna Rydman Coleman CMU Police Log Warrant Arrest Donald James Harley Beaverton Coleman Senior Housing A Possibility 03/16/1994 Vol 25 No 8 Sanford Historical Society Log Marks Historical Society Needs Items For Yard Sale Sanford Jerome Township Storage Shed Burglarized By Kim J. Kent Meridian Wrestlers Win 15 Mat Metals Josh Youmans Kyle Palmer Jacob Youmans Andy Alvord Dave Bearss Adam Kostas Nick Fulman Jared Berger Mike Hopkins Chat Tucker Brian Lincoln Josh Rossi Kenny Tucker Austin Alvord Finance Package Provides Six-Hour School Day Restoration New Arrivals Keri and Troy Hamilton Sanford Ann and Dan Phillips Beaverton Historical Society Selling Cookbooks Sanford Page 5 Walter W. Miller, 70, Passes Walter W. Miller Coleman Card Of Thanks Donna Dole Martha A. Morrison, 49, Passes Martha A. Morrison Coleman In Memory “Everlasting” Floyd Methner Robert C. DeJongh, 65, Passes Robert C. DeJongh Burial in Coleman, son Robert DeJohgh lives in Sanford Card Of Thanks Alvin Schram Page 6 Kortjohn-Verbrugge Engaged Kristine M. Kortjohn and Sanford Kevin J. Verbrugge Hall-Stone Engaged Amy Francis Hall and Parents of bride reside in Stephen Paul Stone Coleman Page 8 Coleman Community Schools’ Board Briefs Page 16 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Student To Be Published (Photo) Casey LaVack New Home Tending And Pet Sitting Opens In Colleen Read Coleman Births Ann and Dan Phillips Beaverton Barbara and Michael Coleman Middleton Close-Up Benefit Dance march 18 Coleman High School 03/30/1994 Vol 25 No Sanford Museum Prepares For Spring By Kim J. Kent 10 In Uniform Leonard C. Menerey II Beaverton High School Northwood Names Area Students to President’s List Todd H. Fox Sanford It’s A Boy Pamela and Gordon Melchi Sanford Meridian Board Of Education Has Four Openings Al Card Deborah Rogers Terry Chrivia Geary Olsen Historical Society Needs Items For Yard Sale Sanford Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List Chad R. Fox Sanford Rittenburg-Rose Exchange Vows Carol S. Rose and Scott M. Groom parents from Rittenburg Sanford Page 3 Coleman High School Honor Roll Many names Northwood Names Area Students to President’s List Lorinda K. Staley Coleman Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman High School Blood Drive April 13 Page 10 Board Briefs Coleman Community Schools March 16, 1994 Page 14 Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List Sara K. Frank Coleman Tara L. Rhodes

Eula G. Barager, 81, Passes Eula G. Barager Coleman Harley Allison, 86, Passes Harley C. Allison Coleman Harvey C. Jones, 70, Passes Harvey C. Jones Coleman Page 16 Annual Board Of Education Scholars Awards Many names Program Students Portfolios Sent To National Team For Matt kirklin Michigan Elks Review (Photo) Charna Rydman It’s A Boy Kristine and Frank Coleman Szymanski Coleman Athletic Booster Club Raffle 05/25/1994 Vol. 25 No Jerome Township Curbside Recycling 18 2 copies, one Meridian Public Schools Purchases Two Buses James Gillette is pages 1,2, 15, 16 only David Schwartz Receives Award At Northwood David C. Schwartz University AA Valedictorian Named At Northwood University Todd H. Fox (Photo) Richard J. Moeggenberg Jerome Twp. Spring Clean-Up Page 16 Memorial Day Parade Date Set WMU Winter Semester Dean’s List 1993-94 Steven Colmus Lions’ Charity Auction

06/01/1994 Vol 25 No Hazardous Waste Collection June 8 In Midland 19 County Community tire Drive In Midland County In Sanford June 10-11 Household hazardous Waste Collection June 8 Benefit Dinner, June 3rd, For Gwen Maggert Gwen Maggert New Arrivals MidMichigan Regional Medical Center Bauer Kreckman Jordan SVSU Dean’s & President’s Lists Raymond Bacon Charles Houghton Tamara Walker Kyle Herkner Renee Authier Elizabeth Billingsley Janet Bottrill Jim Cook Daniel Teer Heather Walther Jason Sika Sanford Post Office customer Appreciation Day Thursday, June 9th Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names SVSU Dean’s & President’s Lists Jennifer Gibbs Andrea Ranck Page 6 Glen Palmer Passes may 23 Glen D. Palmer Page 7 Florence Hubble Celebrates 90th Birthday (Photo) Florence Hubble City of Coleman Police Log / Car/Deer Accident Dennis Allan Vallette Driving While License Suspended Linda Marie Stone Ouil Arrest Phillip Charlton Sears Warrant Arrest Arthur Eugene Campbell Filice-Moore Exchange Vows Sandra Louise Moore and Michael Filice Ferris State Univ. Dean’s List for 1993 Martin Crocker Page 16 Remember When? Many names Coleman Seniors To Host pancake Breakfast June 18 ? ? ? ? (Photo) Denny King Terry? Wiltse MacDonald Hil marble Russ Mann Coleman Police work to Increase Safety Belt use With “No Excuses” Campaign 06/08/1994 Vol 25 No Sanford Museum Opens With Fund Raiser (Photos) H. David Thornton 20 Cal Reich William Maynard James E. Johnson James Spann Chauncey W. Merritt Sanford Memorial Day Parade (Photos) Robert Donahue Jerome Township Recycling Tires June 11 and 12 Midland County Water System Upgrade Births At MMRMC Sweebe Page 5 Minutes of Coleman City Council Meeting Harvey Gene Robinson April 26, 1994 (Mayor) Minutes of Special Coleman City Council Meeting May 3, 1994 Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names McGettrick-Clark Exchange Vows Cheryl Clark and James McGettrick Page 8 Sanford Memorial Day Parade (Photos) James McNutt Page 16 Customer Appreciation Day At Coleman Post Office Birth Announcement Rachel Leanne Herman Coleman Senior to Host Pancake Breakfast June 18 Georgia Doherty, 93 Passes Georgia Doherty Elks National Winners (Photo) Charna Rydman Matthew Kirklin

06/22/1994 Vol 25 No Sanford Post Office Holds Customer Appreciation Patsy L. McKeith 22 Day (Photo) Yarger-Defever Exchange Vows Melodie E. Defever and Floyd Yarger Sanford Historical Society Log Marks H. David Thornton Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting June 8 Ann Laramie Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 9 Alma College Announces Softball Team Awards and Angie Ahac Letter Winners Timothy Byers Francis George Thompson Dale K. Pape Charles E. Shepard Henry I. DeGraw Clark P. Masson Assumed Names Filed In Midland County Many names Ruth T. Tigner Passes, June 15 Ruth T. Tigner A. Rae Mainhood Passes June 13 A. Rae Mainhood Page 16 Coleman School Millage Fails – Again Coleman Police Log – Assault & Battery Arrest Linda Marie Stone Ouil Arrest Jennifer Lynn Davis Ouil Arrest Linda Marie Stone 08/31/1994 Vol 25 No Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Dedication (Photos) Carl and Esther Gerstacker 32 Howard Schoenherr Peter Pollack Joey Spano Ken Roberston Cliff Miles Mary Davis Leads CF “Breath Of Life” Campaign Mary Davis Madeline Sasse Irene Pacholka Martha Albrecht Barbara Dice Rhea Bowland Kathryn Larson Ellen Peden Betty Wood Norma Hecht Janet Legacy Edie Giltrop Charlene Robbins Carlene Becker Dawn Russell Jan Biggs Recent Births At MidMichigan Regional Medical Cynthia and John Kneibel Sanford Center Valorie and Gregory Lorenz Outstanding Exhibit At Midland Fair Fred A. Woolman Sanford Page 3 Engaged Lori Anne Draves and Sanford Martin Richard Reynaert Eagles Host Stroup Benefit Donald Stroup Sanford Engagement Amy Lyn Covaleski and Mother of bride from Scott Nohel Sanford Page 4 Braley 4-H Grand Chanmpion Junior Showman Kapre L. Braley Sanford 4-H (Photo) Miller Reunion Held August 20th William Hill Miller Family Ross Lake, Beaverton Page 10 Coleman Chronicles Many names Burza-Badour Wed Tina Marie Badour and Bart Sanford Burza Page 16 Coleman Athletic Boosters Will Offer Honorary Membership Coleman Library News (Photos) Jennifer Cameron Christopher Barden 09/07/1994 Vol 25 No The Old Fishing Hole (Photos) Tom L. Welch Wolverine Company Power 33 Michael J. Swanton Dam Christopher M. Bebee Meridian Starts Season Winning Golf Leif Maxwell Kevini Elsa Ravis Steinka Jason Vayre Meridian Students Start School With Many Changes By Kim J. Kent Five Generations Marked For Eunice Thrush Family Nicole Reder Tracey Reder Barbara Dice Cahterine Wellman Eunice Thrush Page 5 Coleman Lions Club News Loren R. Serwaw Passes Aug. 27th Loren R. Sersaw Beaverton In Uniform Krystal Sanders Sanford Page 6 Assumed Names Filed Within Midland County Many names Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 10 Minutes Of Coleman City Council Meeting Many names Minutes Of Public Hearing Truth-In-Taxation June 28, 1994 Public Hearing Amend Fiscal July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994 Budget Page 16 Coleman Seniors (Photo) Mary Tower Arlene McNally Florence MacDonald It’s A Girl Carl and Amy Moeller Grandparents from Coleman Reception And Pig Roast Loomis Missionary Church Coleman City Police Log Susan Davis Accident in Coleman Luanne Brown 09-28-94 Vol.25No.3 Sanford Founders Day Successful-1 photo t-shirt 1 photo of Riverside 1910 By Kim J. Kent Fore By Kim J. Kent Project 2000 to Meet October 3 Market Album Roger Briggs, Tom Lackey Page 2 Our Readers Write By Curtis Hertal 10/19/1994 Vol 25 No St. Paul Lutheran Church Holds Harvest Dinner Martha Albrecht Sanford 39 (Photo) Donates Check (Photo) Leroy Hubbard Sanford Historical Society Floyd Smith Sr. Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Betty Maynard Thelma Jenks Pauline Fink Ann Laramie Page 2 Rail-Trail Annual Social Wed., Oct 26 Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names In Uniform James H. Felsing Coleman High School Two Hurt In Accident Dianna Stonerock Sanford Doneen Sweebe William Lobdell Skaggs-Wells Exchange Vows Elizabeth Ann Wells Parents of the bride are Philip Curtis Skaggs Willliam and Pamela Wells of Sanford. Page 8 The Good Neighbor Policy Begins With “Bummy” Kathryn G. Larson Sanford (Photo) Best Students Name Best Teachers For New Who’s Carol Kay Jones Coleman MS Who Directory Baker Speaks On Sanford Lake Survey Jim Baker Boosters’ Fresh Florida Furit Sale Coleman Athletic Boosters Page 9 Best Students Name Best Teachers For New Who’s Nancy Lynn Sponsellor Sanford, Meridian Elem. Who Directory School Page 15 VFW Arts & Crafts Bazaar V.F.W. Auxiliary 5738 of Clare Page 16 Beacom Open House (Photo) Bob Beacom Coleman (formerly of) Coleman Teen Sent To Jail David Lee Randolph Coleman Thomas A. Beale Congressman Camp’s Rep. In Coleman Oct. 24 Karen Ruth Rail-Trail Wins State Award By: Kim J. Kent Booster Club To Hold Pig Raffle Coleman Athletic Boosters 12/07/1994 Vol 25 No Sanford Senior Center Serves Thanksgiving Dinner Isabell Covarrubibias 46 (Photo) William Keyes Sandy Wesley Recent Births At MMRMC Children not named Sanford Historical Society Elects Officers Floyd “Buzz” Smith Jean Houghton Marilyn Graham Ann Gay H. David Thornton Ruth Dancer Sanford Museum Storm Damage H. David Thornton Ring In The New Year With Jim Lepeak Jim Lepeak Page 5 DBAs Filed In Midland County In Uniform Byron C. Bard Page 6 DBAs Filed In Midland County Page 4 Adventures Ahead For Students Bucholz-Reynolds Exhange Vows Lori Lynn Reynolds and Thomas James Bucholz Page 16 Coleman Chronicles Many names Library budget Hearing And Holiday Hours Coleman 12/14/1994 Vol 25 No Christmas Mailing Tips From The Sanford Post Patsy L. McKeith 47 Mistress (Photo) Doug Wall Paul W. Stephenson Ring In The New Year With Jim Lepeak Jim Lepeak Sanford Museum Vandalism Continues H. David Thornton Recent Births At MRMC Gorman Hintermeister Page 5 Christmas Food Basket To Be Delivered Dec. 18 Coleman Bands To Present Concerts Coleman High School Honor Role Many names Second Marking Period Fingerprinting A Coleman Elementary Page 7 Coleman Band Joins In Christmas Parade (Photos) Page 8 Western Michigan University Scholarship Jeff Breedlove Lions News (Photos) Charlie Keller John King Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 16 Coleman Christmas Parade A Huge Success (Photos) Mary Lou Vanest JoMac Rydman Barb Schaar Bob Brink Geraldine Grim 12/21/1994 Vol 25 No Home For The Holidays (Photo) Blake R, Brandon E., Steve Photo and Text by: Kim J. 48 and Ruth Weakman and Kent Bryce S. Weakman (Sanford) 2 copies, and Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Christmas Ann Laramie pages 5,6,7,8 Luncheon of another copy. Tutors, Secretaries, Etc. Volunteers Needed Page 16 In Uniform Jamie A. McCoy Coleman It’s A Girl! Abby Gordon Lucas Coleman Charles and Esther Gordon (grandparents from Coleman) City of Coleman Police Log 02/22/1995 Vol 26 No 5 Sanford Historical Society Log Marks Floyd (Buzz) Smith Jean Houghton Wilma Drew Frakes Marilyn Graham Ann Gay Ruth Dancer David Thornton Sanford Residents Assist Out Of State Family Virgil Dubay Member Freida Dubay Sanford Youths Explore Frozen Creek Beds Keith C. Koch Russell P. Koch Sanford Resident Reinforces The Good Samaritan Lilly Ethic Melissa Malzahn, Page 6 SVSU Awards 348 Degrees, 101 Honors In William D. Mikesell December Michelle M. Authier Alice M. Hudson New Arrivals MidMichigan Regional Medical Center McCann Lusk Barden Page 8 Midland County Sheriff Department Promotions James W. McCandless Kevin T. Wirth Gerald A. Nielson

Page 16 Bear-ly A Winner! (Photo) Evelyn Boulis Coleman Chronicles Many names In Uniform (Photo) Shawn A. Jackson 04/19/1995 Vol 26 No Chamber/Project 2000 Raises Village Welcome Sign 13 Funds (Drawing) Sanford Centennial Museum Puts Security System In Charles Allison Place H. David Thornton David Kleinhans Transportation Improvements 1995 Competes In State Bee Jack Harper Page 5 John Konopnicki, 79, Passes John Kkonopnicki Leland Gordon, 69, Passes Leland Frank Gordon Page 6 Engaged Kimberly Michele Stanek and Todd Andrew Poorman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Night burglary At Meridian Outdoor Center Jack Biggs By: Kim J. Kent Engaged Michelle Rich and Steven Walter Engaged Cynthia Sue Codling and Rillie Steven Hancock Jr. 05-24-95 Vol.26No18 Sanford Centennial Museum Grounds Prepared for Memorial Day Opening Photo of Jean Houghton Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Ann Laramie Considers Retirement Meridian Chemical Financial Corp. Declares Second Quarter Dividen Sanford Memorial Day Parade May 29 Celebrate 25th Anniversary John & Judy Bortz Page 2 Publisher’s Notebook By George Grim Update from Gary Randall, State Representative Special Olympics Athletes will Shine at Summer Games Page 4 Coleman Chronicles May 1947 Many names Rail-Trail Dedication Kindergarten Vision and Hearing Program Coleman June Festival June 15-16-17-18 Cemetery Statue Stolen Shirley Loveless Engaged-Jennifer Stoike & Mark Grove Midland County Tire Drive June 9-10th Doster-Beamish Exchange Vows Holley Corp. and Colt Ind. Annual Picnic Farwell 05/31/1995 Vol 26 No Seibert Elementary Students Tour Sanford Edna Johnson 19 Centennial Museum (Photos) James E. Johnson Sanford Historical Society Log Marks Recent Births At MMRMC Tonge Fetterolf Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 6 Henry W. Colebank, age 68 Passes Henry W. Colebank Lucille Searight, Age 79 Passes Lucille Searight GVSU Deans List Jeffrey A. Allen Jason R. Denton Jeanne E. Hamming Steve J. Slancik Page 8 Frankhanel-Ward Exchange Vows (Photo) Ann Marie Ward and James David Frankhanel

Meridian Schools Upgrade Model Schools Project Page 16 Coleman Lions Club First Ladies (Photos) Don Macdonald Craig King Jodie King John King Mary Rodriguez Toby Rodriguez Robert Babcock Gordon Berthume Name Left Off C.H.S. all A Honor Role Shannon Rease Coleman June Festival June 15 – 16 – 17 – 18 Coleman Class Of 1940 Holding Reunion June 3

06/28/1995 Vol 26 No Buttercup Delivers five Miniature Vietnamese Pot Harold Maier 23 Bellied Piglets (Photos) Becky Maier Sanford Historical Society Log Marks Floyd (Buzz) Smith Jean Houghton Wilma Drew Voters Select Turn Down Millage Mary Lou Miller Page 5 Brownlee Receives Business Scholarship At NMU Heather K. Brownlee (Photo) Mary Nurmi Boyce Family reunion July 1 and , 1995 Frank E. Boyce MTU Students Earn Honors Daniel Tigner Randal Huss Page 6 40th Anniversary Marked James C. and Clementin C. Berger Engaged Christine Kelly Downing and Gerald Marvin Fountain Betty L. Acker Passes June 19 Betty L. Acker DBAs Filed In Midland County Alma College Winter Term Dean’s List Jeffrey Fosnaugh Gladwin Masonic Chicken Barbecue Recent Births At MMRMC Servis Lape Page 7 Sanford Historical Society Hosts Chapel Wedding David L. Augustine and (Photo) Debby J. Lyon Sanford Lake Pontoon Parade Engaged Shelly Moe and Bill Maynard Meridian School Board President Resigns Thomas sian McHenry-Mapes Exchange Vows Mary Mapes and darin McHenry WMU Seniors Receive Degrees Amy J. McJames Page 8 Lions 1st Prize Winner Mr. E. L. Finney John King Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 12 Coleman June Fest Great Success (Photos) Coaches Needed At Coleman High School

07/26/1995 Vol 26 No Rail-Trail Attracts Out Of State Bicyclists (Photo) 27 Sanford Blue Star Mothers Of America Chapter #48 Vivian Seden Hold Annual Picnic Shaffer Named To Meridian School Board John Shaffer Tom Sian Sanford Historical Society Log Marks Buzz Smith

Page 6 Bloomfield-Thomas Exchange Vows Jonna Kathleen Thomas and Dean Arthur Bloomfield Argyle-Burdick Exchange Vows Laura Lynn Burdick and Dennis Jay Argyle Vanacker-Scorey Engaged Tonia Lynn vanAcker Michael Lee Scorey Page 8 Margaret M. Ryan Passes July 18 Margaret ryan Virginia Smith Passes July 19 Porter-Burgess Engaged Marcy Porter and Travis Burgess 85th Birthday Celebrated Catherine Farison Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 50th Anniv. Marked Wally and Betty McFarland Recent Births at MMRMC Matteson Aultman Smith Crowl

CMU May Graduates Amy D. Comber Coleman Richard A. Mueller Nicolas A. Shadoff 09/20/1995 Vol 26 No Sanford founders Day 25th Anniversary Provides Ruth Tomlinson 35 Lasting Memories (Photos) Roxana Herweyer Linda Chatterton Joe Kotlewski Hilton Headly David G. Maul Page 6 Damon (Jack) Filhart Passes Sept. 11 Damon (Jack) Filhart Coleman Ruth E. Gee Passes Sept. 10 Ruth E. Geer In Uniform Heath W. Bowland Page 8 Founders Day… (continued From Page 1) (Photo) Katelyn Woodcock Jean Woodcock Courtney Woodcock Melissa A. Brubaker Fish Kill At Sanford Lake Dilemma Solved Meridian Elementary Will Receive New Gym Floor Legal Seminar For Seniors Scheduled In Sanford At Center Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Athletic club To Hold Harvest Dinner September 29 02/06/1996 Early Dentist Equipment Donated To Sanford Joseph R. Malek, DDS Historical Society (Photo) Pages 5, 6, Page 6 Yoder-Rogers Exchange Vows Jennifer Rogers and Daniel 7?, 8? Yoder Haskell-Melchi Dawn M. Melchi and Todd M. Haskell Betty Jean Daily Passes Feb. 29th Betty Jean Daily 07-24-96 Vol.27No.27 Jerome Township Recycling Program Meridian to accept out of district students William Newkirk Marriage Licenses filed in Midland County Many names Sanford Biker injured in Traffic Accident Shaughn Braun Michigan Log Cabin Day Celebrated at Sanford Photo of Arvell & A J Rogers Page 2 Photo Antique Tractor & article Update from Gary Randall, State Representative Page 3 Monthly Police Report June 15-July 14, 1996 Coleman Congratulations Pizza & Ice Cream Winners Many names

Date Issue Major Topics/Photo Key Names Other Notes Number Page 4 CMU Unveils New Updated Athletic Logo Page 5 Trip to Toronto Rewards Membership Efforts Photo of Erna & Leonard Varner HIV Infection Increasing in Northern MI Cities Page 6 Michigan Livestock Exchange 13th Annual Art Reach auction Sept. 24 Emergency Conservation Program Authorized Page 7 Opinion Editorial By Sharon Miller Cadillac District Closed Public Info Site July 20 Easter Seal of Mich . President Selected Page 8 Rev. James G. Heller leaves St. Phillps 1 photo of Rev. Coleman Student Receives Scholarship from Eastern MI Univ-Sandra Roberson Wins Bike-A-Thon Bicycle-photo Andy Clark Page 9 First Meridian School Reunion Class of 1949 Class photo Celebrate 50 years-Wayne & Betty Finney 1 photo Page 10 Contributions Help Friends of Free Marquette Rail Trail-photo Leuenberger’s Mark 50th Anniversary Betty & Jack 50th Anniversary-Arthur & Theresa Braley Sr. Page 14 St. Cecilia News-1 photo students Northwood Names Area Students to Dean’s List Many names Chemical Financial Corp. Announces Second Quarte R Operating Results

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Recent births MMRMC Many names In uniform- Steven Beck 1 photo-St. Cecilla’s visited by Meteorologist Page 15 26th Annual Cornfest Parade – 4 photos Many names

07/16/1997 Vol 28 No Sanford Centennial Museum Celebrates Log Cabin Jason P. Rolfe 26 Day June 29 (Photo) Bill Card Sherriff’s Mark 50th Anniversary Luther and Lorene Sherriff Preston’s Mark 50th Anniversary Laurin and Marge Preston Summer Treat (Photos) Jackie Murray Valentina Marsh Lindsay Murray Michelle French Page 5 Celebrating 80th Birthday (Photo) Forrest Lennox 69th Fike Family Reunion Held July 4th Jim Fike Many names Delta College Dean’s List Winter, 1997 Rosetta G. Artis Shannon M. Banks Karmen M. Maxon Kelly M. Nankervis Rachel M. Pomranky Dawn L. Schultz Amanda A Winchester Vice-President’s List Winter, 1997 Sanford Delbert A. Durfee, Michille L. Federer, Tracy J. Federer, Nicole L. Parent Crystal J. Starkey Armen M. Weinrick President’s List Winter, 1997 Angela M. Cole Linda r. Bearss Christopher L. Berry Kristie M. Hand Stuart J. Winchester Page 6 Coleman’s Wheels For Life Bike-A-Thon Results Kayla Guisbert (Photos) Michael Stephenson Eighth Grade Ceremony (Photo) Brianne Klouse Josh Pelton Jessica Funke Holly Bishop Kris Groesbeck Adrian Fletcher

Depression Kids reunion July 20 Coleman High School Undergoing Facelift Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names Eagle church Of God Holding Benefit July 26 Page 8 50th Anniversary (Photo) Kenneth and Verdella Lewis Meridian Names High School Principal Judy Raica Page 13 Fish Contest Winners (Photos) Adam Beck David Brenske Dave Parsons Hasenberg Receives “Mustang Award” Chelsea Hasenberg Mr. Foley Delta College Dean’s List winter, 1997 Coleman Elizabeth A. Arthur Tammy L. Fowler Chad D. Fullerton Laurie J. Spicer Vice-President’s List Winter, 1997 Stacie D. Young President’s List Winter, 1997 Christopher J. Aultman John M. Sian Recent Births At MMRMC Nathan Douglas (Thurston)

A Wet Fourth Of July 05/27/1998 Vol 29 No Caring Volunteers Help Ready Sanford Centennial George Thronton 19 Museum For Memorial Weekend Opening (Photo) William Card Bob Burnison Troy Kipfmiller Ron Day Karen Ritzer Charlene Burnison Jane Shawl Orrin Shawl Jamie Ritzer Shannon List Wilma Drew Frakes Ken Weight Blue Star Mothers Of America Meet Ann Laramie Former Member Rejoins Meridian School Board Alfred A. Card Donald E. Marshall Ruth M. Sutton Wayne Porter Temporary Lee Township board member Selected Garry W. Jines Donna T. Morris Karen Holcomb Wynne Downing Page 2 Abert Fike, 86, Passes May 17 Alber D. Fike Coleman Judy Firenze, A+ Teacher Honored (Photo) Judy Firenze, children Beth Coleman Elementary and Mike, and husband Dr. Lou Firenze Page 7 YABA City Tournament Banquet (Photos) Many names Page 8 Reading Winners At Coleman Elementary (Photo) Mrs. Partlo Brittany Campbell Nicole Ames Katalin Geeck Tiffany Taylor Thomas Cole Nathan Babcock Cody Miller Joseph Huss Corbin Killiam Engagement Announced Stephanie Tucker and Philip and Barbara Morley Matthew English brides parents from Coleman Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast Coleman V.FW. Ladies Auxiliary Mary Miller Receives Personal Protection Order Mary Miller Dean Cooper Eddith Krotzer George McCann Joyce Gandy Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Park Summer Fun Page 10 Two Sanford Men Enter Guilty Pleas In Kidnapping Jeremy R. Hayes Victor C. Watkins Jr. Zinnerman Geoffrey Retig Boat Found Fredric Post Sanford Delta Mu Delta Inductees Chandra Clark Sanford Newkirk Receives One Year Extension William D. Newkirk Meridian School Board Page 15 YABA (Photos) Many names Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 01-06-1999 Vol.51 Santa’s Sleigh Stops At Sanford American Legion 2 Bradley M. Gonea No.51 photos Tiler B. Jewel Ice Fishing Contest Meridian School Buses Vandalized for Second Time Cash Taken From Business Rick Inman Inman’s Auto Salvage Page 2 Santa Photo Dominic D. Pnacek Death notices Bernard Morrison Jr. Dec. 24 Katie Lynn Lincoln Dec. 28 Rex W. Herkel Dec. 25 Theodore Bauman Dec. 25 Graduates From Basic Training Aaron M. Simons Page 3 Area News in Brief Gerrie Grim 31st Annual International 500 Snowmobile Race Feb. 6. Legal Perspectives Haskell Shelton Page 4 MADD Announces 1999 State Student Poster/Essay Contest Job Corps Students donate Hundreds Of Hours to Communities

Snow Pitch ’99 Sat. Jan 23 Page 5 Swanson-Thomas Exchange Vows Shelly Kay Thomas Jeffrey J. Swanson Tools Stolen From Lee Twp. Home James Krotzer With Our Service Men and Women (Army National Pvt. Darrell L. Blankenship Guard grad.) Page 6 Family Medicine Dr. C. Wolf. D.O. Sugar Beet Applied research Report Suggests Change in Some Practices

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Miss Michigan Teen pageant Deadline for Applications. Page 7 Adult Exhibitors Projects (Photos) Page 12 Farmers Represent Midland County (Photo) Many names Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners Many names Announced Camp announces Service Academy Nomination Many names Holiday Decoration Damaged Timothy Cohoon 1-13-1999 Vol. 29 No. Seniors Swing Into 1999 (photo) William H. and Carlla M. 52 Mowery Sheriff Seeks Vandalism Leads Hayes named Easter Seal Holiday Card Design Adam Hayes Winner Meridian Board to Consider $7 Million Bond Issue

Triplets Home for the Holidays Michele and Phil Zmikly Meridian Teacher Receives Award Carl Smith Page2 Coleman Elementary School November (students of Many names the month photos) Death Notices Neldon L. Stone Jan. 4 Muriel Buschlen Jan. 1 Page 3 Area News in Brief Gerrie Grim $14.7 million invested in Michigan Airport System Poster contest for 4th and 5th graders Severe Weather Awareness sponsored. Legal Perspectives Haskell Shelton Page 4 DEQ Environmental Assistance Seminars to be Jan. 26, Jan 28

Third Annual Snow Pitch softball Tourney Jan. 23 Greg Stiffler Page 5 Classroom Volunteer (photo) Nikki Tennison Kara Heard Tim Box Ice fishing Contest January 16, 1999 Page 7 A Visit to Mrs. Mitchell’s Room (photos) Nick Squires Joshua Woodwyk Carl Taylor Page 12 Spelling Bee 1999 (photos) Many names Coleman Chronicles Thursday, January 6, 1949 Many names

01-20-1999 Vol.30 No. 1 Winter Trails Groomed At Pine Haven Recreational Pat Brandt Facility (photo) Ed Kerns Adult Education At Meridian High School Focus Group Approves of Canine Detection Many names Cash Stolen From Home Shannon Lynn Vanmeter Equipment taken From Deer Blind William Harrison Maynard Page 2 1998 Coleman Children’s Christmas Party (photos) Dani Jo Parker Kevin West Adult Education At Coleman High School Page 5 Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period 6th Grade. Many names

Midland Community Center Page 6 TB Adds To Michigan Farmers Woes (Photo) Page 7 Workshops Scheduled For Sugar Beet Growers Page 11 Coleman Elem. Volunteer (photo) Joshua Whitehead Jordan DeBaker Brown Receives Associate Degree Mark S. Brown Coleman Community Network Happenings Devon Rease

Vehicle Damaged In Jerome Twp Kristy Greer Page 12 District 11 Voice of Democracy 1998-99 Sarah Crosswhite Snowmobile Safety Class February 6 Coleman Chronicles January 13, 1949

01-27-1999 Vol.30 No.2 Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart (photos) Randi Merrington Daniel M. White Katie C. Bennett Janea A. Little

Page 2 New Arrivals (Births) Many names Adult Education at Meridian High School Valley YABA All-Stars Receive Awards Many names Page 6 Death Notices Frank Beamish Jan. 19 McDonald Baldwin Jan. 16 December YABA All-Star Awards Many names Sanford Senior Center Menu Page 7 Wedding notice Amber Lee Nelson Parents Paul Anthonv McLaughlin Paul J. and Diane Nelson Dec. 14 Neil and Carolyn McLaughlin Area Churches list Page 12 Chippewa Nature Center winter Calendar 02-03-1999 Vol.30 No.3 Sanford MDNR Office Reopens (photo) Gary S. CacGregor Page 2 Coleman Volleyball Teams 1999 (photo) Many names Coleman School Menu Car Stereo Stolen In Edenville Twp Jeffrey Alan Snyder Car Stereo Stolen In Mills Twp. Elizabeth Meister Grubaugh Inducted Into Honor Society Sarah Grubaugh

Page 7 Death Notices Dora K. McDougle Jan 3 Coleman Community Network News Page 8 Coleman Elementary School December Students of Many names the Month (Photos) Page 9 YABA Halloween Bowl (Photos) Page 15 Engagement Jamye Blanck and Brett Haring 02-10-1999 Vol.30 No.4 Migrating Mute Swans Splash down at Sanford Dam Chapman Names Sponsor of The Years Cindy Chapman Pineview Grocery Sanford Senior Center Menu Page 2 4-H Leaders Receive Leadership Awards Kelly Zadonia Many names Death Notices Betty V.A. Maynard Jan 30

Page 7 Death Notices Elizabeth Bonham Feb 2 Norma J. Dole Jan 31 Coleman School Menu Coleman Senior Center Menu Coleman Senior Calendar Page 8 Coleman’s Varsity Boys Basketball Team (photos) Many names Birth Announcement Lynne Marie Onweller Jason Daniel Jenkins Daniel Jenkins 02-17-1999 Vol 30 No. 5 Local Businesses Sponsor Ice Fishing Contest Page 2 Coleman Elementary Honor Role Many names Death Notices Donald Jenkins Feb 5 Sharon K. Maynard Page 7 Northern YABA Leagues Receive Awards Many names Meridian JV Basketball Team Shows Improvement

Page 8 5th Annual mat Taister Memorial Ice Fishing Contest Many names Held (photos) Page 9 5th Annual Mat Taister Memorian Ice Fishing Dance Many Names Held (Photos) American Legion Serves Lunch To Veterans Ann M. Laramie Birth Announcements 1. Rebecca and Christopher Phillips (Katie Rose) 2. Mandy (Hudeck) and Albert Bowles (Kaitlyn Nicole) 3. Heather (Campbell) and James Nichols (Daniell) 4. Gretchen (Lang) and Tracy Garrett (Tyler Allen) 5. Sharon (Sherman and Richard Yarock (Chad Frederick) 6. Charlene (Gilbert) and Robert Young (Destiny Lee) 7. Carrie (Landry) and james risch (Jacob Thomas)

Page 10 Wedding Announcement Heather Lynn Walther and Robert Louis Van Valkenburg Jr. Page 15 Coleman High School Student Athletes Of the Month Adam Amble (Photos) Vicki Tipton Adam Fletcher Kendra Eagly Coleman Chronicles Many names 02-24-1999 Vol 30 No. 6 $12 Million Township Water System Nears Howard G. Schoenherr Completion YABA Bowlers Receive Awards Many names Page 7 Valley All Stars Swards Many names Page 8 Coleman Elementary Events Janet Cairn Jerry Evans Coleman Elementary School January Students of the Man names Month (Photos) Page 10 Wedding Announcement Erin Marie Diehl and Joseph Daniel Aspiranti Death Notice Leslie Gibson Feb. 14 03-03-1999 Vol 30 No. 7 Chalk “Em Up James A. Olms Ted Smith Page 2 Birth Announcement Gary Lee Watson and Dawn Hoover (Gary Lee Watson II) Page 3 Area News In Brief Mindy Kirklin Page 9 State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 10 State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 11 State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale

Page 12 State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 13 State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 14 State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 15 Coleman Elementary Volunteer Laura Sprenger Second Annual Northern Pike Open coming In May Coleman Chronicles Many names 03-10-1999 Vol 30 No. 8 Lutheran Ladies Sew Quilts for World Relief Victims Martha A. Albreght Ester M. Vogtmann Carolyn J. Sutton Gladys E. Clapp Brain Stem Cyst may Have Caused Athlete’s Death William “Billy” Geiling Riding Lawn Mower Stolen William W. Card Tickets Available For Country Dinner Dance March 27 TDS Telecom Customers Show Support For The Sanford Food Pantry Page 2 Clown Visits Classes Nathan Brown Jordan Stemple Jewls, the clown Engagement Announcement JoLinda Jones and Paul Pnacek Page 6 Engagement Announcement Kathy Elliott and Richard Ordiway Wedding Announcement Jennifer Messer and Aaron Hess Page 7 Valley Child/Adult Bowling Tournament 1998-1999 Many names Season Page 8 Mythical Trials In Languages Arts Matt Methner Bailey Bowls A 288 Game Many names Fernette and Thurston Receive Bowling Awards Bart Thurston David Fernette Engagement Announcement Tracy O’Dell and Mark Greenleaf Page 9 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Page 10 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 11 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 12 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 13 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 14 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 16 Midland County Young Farmers Attend Conference Jeff Histed Dan Jenkins Russ Helmreich Carrie Lyons Eri Birchmeier Alan Garner Dr. Ron Hanson

Coleman Chronicles Many names 03-17-1999 Vol 30 No. 9 United Methodist Men Sponsor Annual Swiss Steak Phil L. Varner Dinner (Photos) Sanford Village Council Proposed Minutes - Special Many names Meeting February 15, 1999 Page 2 EAA Chapter #1092 Calendar of Events Many names Engagement Announcement Rae Bergman and Nick Hafelein Freshman Winners Adam Amble Nick Dana Lance Campbell Casey Allen Page 6 Rudy Attends Paper Industry Summit Stephen M. Rudy Page 7 Death Notice Doris L. Sersaw March 8 Birth Announcement Tilitha and Douglas Smith (Amos Paul) Ferris Graduation List For Fall of 1998 Michelle Aeschliman Cory L. Anderson DBA’s Filed In Midland County Many names Page 8 Grandma’s Pride & Joy (Birth Announcement) Melanie (Bowen)Hall and (Photo) Stephan Hall (Madeline Elizabeth Hall) Happy Birthday Teal Saylor Sr. Teal Saylor Sr. DBA’s Filed In Midland County Many names

Page 9 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale

Page 10 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 11 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 12 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 13 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 14 State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale Page 12? Fluent Writing Review Demonstrated Nicholas Otto 20? Back Mrs. Pat McKindles Page Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Post Office We Deliver, We confirm Ferris Graduation List For Fall 1998 Lori J. Gilbert 03-24-1999 Vol 30 No. Forty Days of Temptation Bruce C. Hatch 10 Fire Destroys Mobile Home Chief, Robert McNett Kim Tonor Sr. Sanford Home Burglarized Marilyn Drake Engagement Announced Candi Groulx and Chad Fox (parents Elizabeth Groulz, Robert and Linda Fox) Page 2 Skinners Mark 25th Anni. Dan and Peggy Skinner Hand marks 80th Birthday Clare R. Hand Engagement Announced Diana Wichmann and David Butler Page 6 Volunteer At Coleman Elementary (photo) Dick Waligorski Samantha Willett Reading Recovery Programs Completed Nicholas Otto Mrs. Pat McKindles Joseph Robiinson Mrs. Jackie Leppanen Fifth Grader’s Poem Published Kaleb Spicer Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 11? Kenneth L. Haines Passes March 15 Kenneth L. Haines

Floyd A. McNally Passes March 17 Floyd A, McNally Couple engaged Dawn Winslow and Charles Shepard Coleman Student Graduates From Alma College Kevin Bock 03-31-1999 Vol 30 No. Search and Rescue Dogs Demonstrate Life Saving Sandra Anderson 11 Skills (Photos) Four Bowl 700+ Series Stephanie Matthew Roy Podnar John Strait Matt Hendrickson Page 2 Reading Recovery Casey Huss Mrs. McKindle Alexandrea (Quade) Owens Mrs. Jackie Leppanen The Coleman Lions Welcome New Members Ester Walter Bonnie Bethune Lynn Brugger Easter Week At Little Bros. Of Jesus Monastery Northwood Names Area Students to Dean’s List Christa Haller Jeremy Jones Joleen Littlejohn Fred J. Kruger Passes March 24 Fred J. Kruger Senior Ctr Breakfasts Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Valley Lanes Hosts Tourney Revival Meeting Sun. – Wed. April 11-14 Page 7 Wolverine Bank Robbed, Suspect Released Letzkus-Miller Exchange Vows Irene Miller and Joe Letzkus Northwood Names Area Students to Dean’s List Sarah Lalone Matthew Leaver Brooke Olney Announce Engagement Keli Hubbard and Brent Young Local Winner TDS Telecom Andrew Grubaugh Meridian Public Schools To Hold Kindergarten Round-Up April 12 – 16 Page 12? Students Grateful To Veterans Mrs. Burns Jessica Druelle Vickie Read

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 04-07-1999 Vol 30 No. Friends of Pere Marquette Rail Trail Work Toward Judy B. Phillips 12 Self Supporting Linear Park Sanford businessman Featured As Architect Of The Tim Evans AIA Month Meridian Bond Issue To Be Explained At May Meetings Meridian Students Busted For Cigarettes Page 2 Coleman Middle School Honor Roll Many names Skating Facility Becoming A Reality In Coleman Announce Engagement Kari Poskonka and Dr. Gregory Wolfe Coleman Men’s golf League To Begin May 6 Norrine J. Jones Passes March 26 Norrine J. Jones Man Sentenced To Jail For Driving Vehicle Away Judge Thomas L. Ludington Brian Clare Morrow Page 11 Meridian And Bay-Arenac Center Form Partnership Barringer-Devereaux Exchange Vows Kalli Devereaux and Trever Barringer Huggard-Wood Exchange Vows Angel Wood and Brian Huggard Valley All Stars Adult/Child League Brian Walser Accomplishments Kyle Lipp Many names February YABA Wards Many names Woman sentenced For Attempted Embezzlement Julie E. Durfee Page 12 Local Farmers Share Concerns With Legislators Many names Coleman June Fest To Be June 10 – 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 04-14-1999 Vol 30 No. Sharks Win Trophies Many names 13 Midland Walleye Tournament April 24

Page 2 District Governor Jack Burchard Visits Coleman Jodi King Lions Club (Photo) Governor, Jack Burchard Celebrating The 100th Day Of School (Photo) Bryce Klouse Mrs. Mitchell Teen Sentenced Adam Michael Biggs Page 4 Son of Coleman Couple Plays Pivotal role In Navy Jeremy S. Simon Super Hornet Sea Trials (Photo) Scott and Elizabeth Simon Page 6 The Coleman Lions Welcome New Members Many names (Photos) YABA Wards At Northern Lanes Many names Births At MMMC Many names Sanford Man And Woman Sentenced Gerald Allen Drake Alicia Marie Drake Mihopoulos-Galgoci Exchange Vows Michelle Galgoci and Theodoreos Mihopoulos Page 12 High School Gone (Photo) Michigan Students Get Close Up View Of Nation’s Capital Coleman June Fest To Be June 10-12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 04-21-1999 Vol 30 No Personal Goals Reached During YABA City Tourney Many names 14 Man Sentenced for Drunk Driving Kenneth W. Thrush Page 2 Grants Advance Pere Marquette Rail Trail At Clare Roger Yob Hoy L. Williams Passes April 12 Hoy L. Williams

Virginia Piotrowski Passes April 8 Virginia Piotrowski Genevieve Hilliker Passes April 10 Genevieve Hilliker Page 15 “Business Town Hall” Meeting April 29th Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving Robert Mervyn John Ash

Announce Engagement Shelly LuAnn Ogden and Brian Allen Lemm Engagement Announced Cynthia Marie Moon and Aron Drake Page 16 Retelling The Past (Photo) Ina Babcock Mrs. Lisa Filhart Bonnie Spencer, Volunteer Bonnie Spencer Coleman June Fest To Be June 10-12 Liz Long Wanda Lewis Coleman Chronicles Many names 04-28-1999 Vol 30 No Edenville Township Breaks Ground for Second Fire Gary MacGregor 15 Station (photo) James Barch Sharon Such Troy Laplow Roger Dufresne Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Ann Laramie Man Sentenced For Assault Roger Anthony Tarras Page 2 Meridian JV Baseball News Many names Cash Taken From Laundry Richard Betron Ranck-Thurm Engaged Andrea Ranck and Justin Thrum Page 6 Coleman Elementary School February Students Of Many names The Month (Photos) Page 16 Tiffany Sabo Of Coleman Vies For Title Of Miss Tiffany Sabo Michigan Teen USA (Photo) Coleman Chronicles Many names Local Resident Participates In AQHA Horseback Meggan Richardson Riding Program Coleman June Fest To Be June 10-12 05-05-1999 Vol 30 No Department Of Natural Resources Field Office Gary S. Macgregor 16 Active In Wildfire Season (Photo) Local Schools Accredited By NCA Many names Water Pressure Affected In Sanford Gun Stolen from Lincoln Twp. Store Jerry Clark

Page 2 Coleman Elementary School March Students Of The Many names Month (Photos) Western, Coleman Students Recognized Many names Page 16 Coleman Elementary Teaches A College Student Trent Smith (Photo) Dakota Snear Coleman Chronicles Many names 05-12-1999 Vol 30 No Evans Named Architect Of The Month Tim R. Evans, A/A 17 Forest Fire Danger Unusually High In Midland Gary MacGregor, MDNR County fire Officer, Sanford Page 2 Butterflies Galore! (Photos) Donald Blubaugh James Lewis Chris Bass Mrs. Patricia McKindles Celebrate Golden Anniversary April 26 (Photo) Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Arnold Page 10 Sanford Lake Pike Tournament May 15 Page 11? CCN Announces “Name The Rink” Contest (Photo) Thank You Volunteers Mrs. Fachting Cindy Milkulin 1999 June Fest Coleman Chronicles Many names St. Jude “Wheels For Life” Bike-A-Thon May 15th 05-19-1999 Vol 30 No Day Of Caring Prepares Centennial Museum For Vickie Weinzier 18 Memorial Weekend Opening (Photos) Charlene Burnison Jim Johnson Edna Johnson Al Getgood Pauline Fink Ann Gay George Thornton Dick Graham Marilyn Graham Jean Houghton Wilma Drew-Frakes Bill Card Ronald Burza Sanford American Legion Memorial Day Parade Recent births At MMRC Joshua John (Bacon) Travis Allen (Jeske) Sarah Christine (Merrillat) Page 2 Area Schools Receive Accreditation Bills Celebrates 81st Birthday Earl A. Bills Vogel-Miller Engaged Regina Renee Vogel and Richard Ray Miller Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names

Midland County Mosquito control Begins Adulticing Lee Twp Home Destroyed In Fire Richard Noack Coleman Memorial Day Parade May 31 DBA’s Filed In Midland County Many names Page 7 MCSFA Walley Tournament Winner (Photos) Many names Page 8 TS Telecom Gives Local School FCC Funds for Technology No School In Meridian District Friday Before Labor William Newkirk Day Schabel-Sorensen Exchange Vows Kristyn Laurel Sorenson and Scott Alan Schabel Page 15 Coleman Middle School Honor Roll Many names Coleman Elementary Honor Roll Many names 05-26-1999 Vol 30 No Poppy Days Assists Local Vets (Photos) Marion Hess 19 Jack D. Babock Gert Brownlee Sanford Blue Star Mothers Annual Lunch Ann Laramie Betty Maynard Detta Lewis MCSFA Announces Officers For 1999 Fred Post Charlie Richardson Carol Richardson Mike Ford WMU Announces winter Dean’s List Crista Calkins Tools Taken From Storage Shed Jack W. Abbe Page 7 Y.A.B.A. Prep II 1998-99 Season (Photos) Many names Page 8 cont. Y.A.B.A. Prep II… (Photos) Many names Page 16 Accelerated Reader Enhances School Reading Alex Owens Programs (Photo) Mrs. Jackie Leppanen “Rent-A-board On The Skating Rink Cong. Camp’s Rep. to Visit Coleman, May 27 Dave Camp Joe Gammons Coleman Chronicles Many names

06-02-1999 Vol 30 No Sanford Lake Park Open for Summer Season (Photo) Dwight “Ike” Beehr 20 Harris, Tolman Named Co-Valedictorians At Kari Harris Meridian High School Lori Tolman Traci Foote Adele Ice Kevin Smerdon Scott Smerdon Jaime Czewski Molly Gordon Nichola Jewell Mark Sharpe

Construction Tools Stolen From Home Harold Maier Page 2 Children Practice Lunchtime Manners (Photo) Rose Ullom Marrs Mark 60th Anni. Robert and Ruth Marrs Page 7 Second Annual Pike Contest Winners (Photos) Steve Johnson Bruce Bowland Tom Bowland Page 8 Second Annual Pike… (Photos) Kyle Gay Carl Hoffman Kenneth Lewis Dennis Scramlin Thomas J. Danielak Thomas D. Danielak Eric Larson Nels Larson

Page 9 CNC Critter Count (Photo) Valentina Marsh Page 10 Coleman Lions Win First Place in Publicity Contest Jerry Brandt (Photo) Charlene Burnison Delta College Honors List for Winter ’99 Semester Lisa A. Bonotto Luann Kranz Angela M. Gordon Cheryl A. Gordon Stefka V. Livingson Sarah A. Overkamp Andrew J. Pletzke Eric r. Schultz Jennifer L. Stevens Page 16 Coleman Lions Donate (Photo) Charlene Burnison Delta college Honors List for Winter’99 Semester Becky J. Bromm Jeanna R. Jones Tools Taken From Garage Jack E. Geer Coleman Chronicles Many names 1999 Safety Town At Coleman Elementary Township Couple Report Possible Phone Scam John and Carol Ramey 06-09-1999 Vol 30 No Sanford Celebrates Memorial Day with Parade Donald Meskill Girl Scouts 21 (Photos) Thomas-Daniels-Hand Tittabawassee Fife and Drum Corp Sanford Parade cont. (Photos) Boy Scouts Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Float Meridian High School Marching Band Page 7 Northern Lanes 2nd Shift Banquet Awards (Photos) Mick Barber Many names Page 8 Coleman Elementary School April Students Of The Many names Month (Photos) MMCC Honor Students Rachel C. Loose From Coleman and Clare Molly J. Moore Gretchen M. Wheeler Tara M. Eppert Justin J. Froman Jaime J. Kleinhardt Rebecca A. ONeal Pebblesann L. Porter Gilbert Williams

Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 9 Memorial Day 1999 At Coleman Mayor Gene Robinson Gold Star Mothers Honored Tom Getgood Coleman High School Band

Page 10 Kindergarten Students Reading And Writing (Photo) Abbegail Bell Pat Owens Recent Births At MMMC James William (Forbes) Adam Michael (Poston) McKenzie Patricia (Rytlewski) Rose Elizabeth (Keeley) Heather Lynn (Gosen) Grace Allyson (Berlin) Sandler James (McDonald) Carter Aalliyah (Musselman) Todd Michael Jr. (Gensel) Thomas Taylor (Jennett) Carley Lynn (VanTiem) Isabelle Marie (Kempl) Kathryn Grace (Spencer) Dakota James (Burgess) Alexsandra Marie (Pero) Mikayla Rae (Bradly) Carissa Ann (Mira) Blake Jeffery (Otto) Kylie Jean (Bauder)

Page 15 Coleman VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet Junefest Car Show Sat. June 12th 06-16-1999 Vol 30 No Sanford Lake Association forms to Provide Water James V. Sperling By Kim J. Kent 22 Safety (Photo) Pineview Grand Opening (Photo) Cindy Chapman Page 2 Area Students Meet With Camp In Washington, D.C. Dave Camp Group photo with many (Photo) names PTO Supports Early Literacy Initiative Mrs. Pat Owens Class photo with many names Items Taken From Crash Vehicle Korine Tucker Page 7 Memorial Services Honor Fallen Soldiers (Photos) Dave Camp Bill Schuette Jerry Bergeron Deb Meskill Page 8 Walter’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photo) Roy and Lois Walter Engagement Announced (Photo) Amy Jo Russell and Daniel James Zdrojewski Golden Wedding (Photo) Reverend Leonard Newmann and Marion Cox Page 9 Reading Recovery Class of 1996 completes Lynn Skocelas Continuing Contact Program Lois Berthiaume Name the Coleman Skating Facility Burned Vehicle Discovered At Porter Oil Fields Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 10 Coleman Elementary Choral Program 1998-99 Many names Participants (Photos) Teen Driver Injured Passengers All Right Laura J. Markel Jaime L. Czewski Sarah M. Kelly

Page 15 Art Expo Features Meridian Students (Photos) Christopher Brandle Tom McKim Christy Rytlewski

Memorial Day Services (Photos) Pastor Vale Fay Ouderkirk Coleman Library Summer Program 06-23-1999 Vol 30 No Deborah Meskill Elected American Legion Auxiliary Deborah J. Meskill Military museum in 23 10th district President (Photo) Frankenmuth. 11th Annual Sanford Lake Pontoon Parade To Be Hold July 4th Sanford Blue Star mothers Of America chapter #48 Edith Hand Meet Esther Cadmus Sanford Abandoned Well Demonstration June 24 Page 2 YABA Bowlers Recognized David Mann Zack Mathew Becky Myers Patrick Anderson Alex Begnoche Gary Schultz Midland Co. Residents Should Prepare For More Mosquitoes WMU Announces April Graduates Jennifer Anne Hartley Sprengers Mark 40th Anniv. William and Jean Sprenger Ryans Mark 55th Anniv. Roy Lee and Allie Mae Ryan Page 8 Harley W. Randle Passes June 17 Harley W. Randle Jesse R. Kroll Passes June 13 Jesse Robert Kroll Mary Ethel Rawley Passes June 13 Mary Ethel Rawley Marriages Filed In Midland County Michael Ray Kelley and Stacy Marie Sian of Sanford Brian Keith Kuggard and Angel Lynn Wood of Sanford Nathan A. Beauchamp and April Rae Rancer of Coleman Donald V. Edwards and Erma Emma Walter of Gladwin Thomas William albert and Leah Marie Kubczak of Sanford Paul Dodd Ling and Virginia Anne Dais of Sanford Todd Emery Aultman and Shelly Lynn Dana of Coleman Todd Michael Bennett and Carolanne Mary Tocco of Coleman Nicholas A. Hafelein and Rae Beth Bergman of Coleman Jim Lavern Roman and Janet Eileen Gange of Coleman

Page 9 Coleman St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon (Photos) Drew Blake Morgan Mayhew Kayla Guisbert Alex fox Nathan Fox Stephen Warner Mariah Fox Andrea Howard Bryant Howard Tasha Fox In The Service Jason S. Sczepanski Air Force Airman Coleman Chronicles Many names Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List Christa L. Haller Jeremy L. Jones Joleen L. Littlejohn Tent Crusade June 27 – June 30 Rev. Lew Pizzala

Lewis’ Mark 60th Anniversary Clarence and Jean Lewis Page 10 YABA Bowlers Recognized Alex Begnoche Gary Schultz Patrick Anderson Becky Myers Jacob Hoggard Jeramy Badder Lance Henderson Michael King David Mann

Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List Shannon M. Banks Jacquelyn E. Fauver Sarah M. Lalone Matthew H. Leaver Page 11 Clare Summerfest ’99 To Be Held June 25-July 3 Page 15 Sanford Lake Fish Survey (Photos) Ray Emery Don Barnard Kathrin Schrouder Ray Emery (MCSFA Director)

06-30-1999 Vol 30 No Seniors Celebrate Father’s Day (Photos) Harrison Bigelow 24 Erwin Weir Larry Potter Harold Cooper Henry Such Ted Kern Edward Maticka Dick Smith Bill Card William Keyes 11th Annual Sanford Lake Pontoon Parade To Be Held July 4th Sanford American Legion Summer Baseball 1999 Water District No. 1 Now Located On Saginaw Road Bank Robbery Suspect Will Remain In Jail Nathan R. Shields Wolverine Bank Sanford Page 2 Midland Y.A.B.A. High Average Winners for 1998- John Strait II 99 (Photos) Matt Hendrickson Lorin Bailey Angela Meyer Mike Draves Kyle Lipp Amanda Meyer Nick Strayer Tom Ziems Kyle Hess Kristine Bailey Tony Murray Page 7 YABA Bowlers Recognized cont. Team Event Sam Oswald Winners (Photos) Scott Wejrowski Nate IcIntee Chmielewski and Devon Johnson Becky Myers Tiffancy Plamp Ales Perreault Chris Lambert Amanda Horner Jessia Coveart Ethan Bebeau Jacob Doyle Doubles Events Winners (Photos) Lance Henderson Jenn Weyrowski Amanda Horner Jessica Coveart James Noack Patrick Anderson Johnny Snyder Alex Begnoche

CMU Announces Honors Students Angela K. Amble Heidi M. Baskuk Liza M. Funke Jed M. Harsh Jason D. Lewis Douglas E. Nehrig Ton I L. Page Jessica A. Simon Stacy M. Strauch Stacie D. Young Linda R. Bearss Rebecca A. Trylch Audrey Ann Wendt

Page 8 First Baptist Church to Hold Block Party and Rivival

Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 9 Poppy Queen Crowned (Photo) Tom Getgood Melissa Goodwin Kyla Spicer Three Coleman High School Students Study Laura Kirklin Government Through Operation Bentley Sarah Crosswhite Kirsten Spalding John Engler

Page 10 Coleman High School Honor Roll Many names YABA Bowlers Recognized Ben Wilkins High Average Winners (Photos) Kari Lipp James Gray Daniel Ferancy CMU Announces Honors Students Adam J. Autheir Benjamin J. Clemens Jessica L. Cluley Crissa A. Edwards Shana M. Edwards Kathleen Kroll Amber D. Phillips Charles D. Russian Tressa Samdal Page 16 Coleman Man Member Of U.S. Air Force Sgt. Scott Baker Thunderbird Team 07-07-1999 Vol 30 No Smith Log Cabin Celebrates 13th Annual Michigan Arvella and A. J. Rogers 25 Log Cabin Day (Photo) George Thornton Noelle and Tim Mathewson

Sanford Man Sentenced Anderson P. Arbury Page 2 Coleman Elementary School Many names May Students Of The Month (Photos) McLane – Herkel Announce Engagement (Photo) Tonya Lynn McLane and Brian Dale Herkel Fox-Groulx Exchange vows Candi Groulx and Chad fox Page 7 SVSU Student On President’s List Kasey L. Dufresne Melinda S. Mishler Teen Sentenced On Two Charges Donald Frederick Terry III YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos) Michael Keyser Winners, Doubles Event Zack Matthew Bill Stec Paula Stanford Brandon Tiede Caleb Oviatt Tony Murray Tyler Prewozniak Kyle Lipp Cory Stortz Ryan Grandi Thomas Doyle David Mann Jackie Swaffield Page 8 Evart H. Holsinger Passes June 27 Evart H. Holsinger Karl S. Mose Passes June 30 Karl S. Mose Kuhlmans Mark 60th Anniversary William “Bill” and Jane Edith Kuhlman DeShano-Schuler Engaged Erin F. DeShano and Carl L. Schuler Newmans Mark 50th Anniversary Reverend Leonard and Marion J. Newman Page 10 Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program John Schwartz Demonstrates Well Closure Page 15 YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos) Matt Thrush Tony Murray David Mann Matt McLaughlin Ryan Bishop Matt Hendrickson Lance Henderson Kari Lipp Jennifer Bujalski Mark Wright Robert Wright Chris Ordiway

Page 16 Teens Attend Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar Catherine Gilbert (Photo) Mike Thering Josh Pelton

Coleman Chronicles Many names SVSU Students On President’s List Janae N. Foss 07-14-1999 Vol 30 No Statue Of Liberty Lights The Way To Independence Allison K. Beiler 26 (Photo) Tony and Ruth Diebold Weiler Named President Of M.A.S.A. Michael Weiler Lalone Receives NU Award Sarah M. Lalone Page 2 Summer Activities At The Library (Photo) Jeanne LaMee YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos) John Baker High Average Bantams Jennifer Schultz Bethany Walter Matthew Grew Justine Seidl Pontiouses Mark 50th Anniversary Jim and Margaret Pontious Page 6 YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos) Quin Turnbull All Events Winners Chris Ordiway Kari Lipp Michael King Josh Brandt Robert Wright James Noack Thomas Doyle Jeramy Badder Alma College Names Dean’s List Honorees Jennifer Riedlinger Aldertons Mark 45thf Anniversary Carl and Linda Alderton Page 7 Robert L. Packer Passes July 5 Robert L. Packer Arthur Geister Passes July 3 Arthur B. Geister Bessie M. Bloom Passes July 3 Bessie M. Bloom Mark W. Porter Passes July 7 Mark William Porter Page 12 And-One-And-Tow-And-Three-And (Photo) Davie Byler Kathryn Byler Amanda Byler Kendra Byler Judith Byler Coleman Chronicles Many names Alma College Names Dean’s List Honorees Andrew Cashin Depression Kids Picnic July 18 07-21-1999 Vol 30 No Drivers Training Students Learn Michigan Laws Gary D. Edwards 27 (Photo) Dennis M. Blevins Joe Kielpinski

Sanford K of C Batchke Rewarded for Volunteering Chuck Batcke Page 2 YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photo) Daniel Wilson Singles Event Winners Lorin Bailey Matt Thrush Quin Turnbull Chris Ordiway Thomas Doyle Robert Wright GVSU Announces Winter Dean’s List Jason Allen Alicia Morley Jill Haller

Chris Peden To attend Wisconsin Aviation Camp Christopher Peden Page 6 FSU Announces Winter 1999 Graduates Katie Zaske Trisha Emme Jennifer Pirosko Scott Selles Meghan Smith Darrell Tiedman Allen-Leavitt Announce Engagement Tammy Jeanne Allen and James Russel Page 7 FSU Announces Winter 1999 Graduates Steven Eastman Troy Naberhaus Julie Wendling GVSU Announces Winter Dean’s List Kristina Card Lucy Saylor Passes July 12 Lucy I. Saylor 07-28-1999 Vol 30 No An Invitation To an Ice Cream Social In The Good Alecia E. Bauerme 28 Old Summer Time (Photo) Wellmans Mark 50th Anniversary Archie and Catherine Wellman Driver Sentenced James B. Pleune Blue Star Mothers Hold Banquet July 12 Page 2 New Coleman Skating Facility Dedication August 13th Motorcyclist Injured In Crash Randy J. Koon Llolanda Teneyuque Moe Marks 80th Birthday Grace E. Moe Patio Furniture Thrown In Pool Elmer Poirier Page 10 Driver Injured In One Vehicle Traffic Accident Chad J. Carigan Page 7 Bev Terry Counts 202 Critters Bev Terry Bovear Makes Honors List Nick Bovear Bailey Bowls 300 Game, Hess, 298 Lorin Bailey

Helen Schuckman Passes July 20 Helen L. “Ellie” Schuckman Page 12 Huss Sisters Dynamite Readers Lindsey Huss Casey Huss Friends Of The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Pere Marquette Century Ride Coleman Chronicles Many names Airman Graduates (Photo) Douglas E. DuPraw Air Force Airman 1st Class 08-04-1999 Vol 30 No Hula Dancers Transport Seniors To Hawaiian Islands Lindsay Barrett 29 (Photos) Ashley Purdo Items Taken From Sportsman’s Club Tires Slashed In Larkin Township Vehicle Stolen In Lee Township Roy W. Heath Page 2 Hula Dancers cont. from page 1 (Photo) June Ramshaw Lee Township Revises Water Grant Application John Billette American Legion Post #443 Poppy King And Queen Connor Meyette (Photo) Jessica Armenta Page 4 Michigan Bow Hunters Rendezvous XIX To Be Aug. 14-15 Page 10 Recent Births At MMRMC Kimberly Nicole (Vinson) Tamrah Emily (Konieczka) Dylan James (Hair) Nicholas David (McGinn) Logan Michael (Murphy) Emma Rose (Leuenberger) Ryan James (Baker) Amber Danielle (Galloway) Taylor James (Woodcock) Cole Douglas (Kurchak)

Page 7 CMU Announces May Graduates Stephanie Apple-Rodenbo Zachary harris Debra Loesel Autumn Thomas Fay Lewis Douglas Nehrig Carmen Nelson Kindy Johnson Benjamin Clemens Sara Glynn Stacy Grigar Chad kawa Ellen Peden

Page 12 Coleman Major All Stars 1999 Have Winning Year Alexa Tipton Jessica Clare Alison Amble Joni Porter Coach Randy Novak Sarah Novak Holly Smith Jessica Sullivan Lisa Sentz Shannon Murphy Kimberly Cozat Chris Porter Chuck Amble Lee Township Board Passes Blight Ordinance Joyce Gandy Coleman Skating Facility Dedication To Be August 13th Recent Births At MMRMC Levi Paul (Donley) Xavier Kristopher (Snear) Jordan Dean (Ralapaugh) Aspen Brook (LeViere) Coleman Chronicles Many names 08-11-1999 Vol 30 No MCSFA Annual summer Picnic Held (Photos) Eleanor Post 30 George Grim June (Grim) ? Dick Harmon Fred Post Kathrin Schroeder Ron Lowery Frank Vorhies

Page 2 Meridian Adult Education Begins September 7th Page 3 Area News In Brief (The Coleman Community Skating facility name to be Network will hold a ribbon cutting…) announced. Page 6 Coleman City Hall Gets New Face Lift (Photo) Red Carpet Realty Site Of MDA Lock-UP Coleman Adult Education Begin September 8th Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Skatiing Facility Dedication To Be August 13th Page 7 Robert H. Kerr Passes July 30 Robert H. Kerr Coleman Karl O. Franz Sr. Passes August 3 Karl O. Franz, Sr. Coleman Florence Pischel Passes July 31 Florence May Pischel Coleman 08-18-1999 Vol 30 No Berriman to sign “Upper Tittabawasee River Boom Stanley J. Berriman 31 Towns” At Founders Days Celebration (Photo) 2nd copy of Meridian Junior High Program Honored By State pages 1 and 2 only Students Receive Degrees From Northwood Univ. Shannon Banks Jacquelyn Fauver Sunshine Gapen New Arrivals Luke Johnson Winslow MidMichigan regional Medical Center Paxton Jack Brown Dallan Walker Sweebe Page 2 Recent Births At MMRMC Courtney Rae Beauchamp Kaleb Andrew Shell Sadie Marie Haines Thank You Dennis Lewis Friedle-Forshee Engaged Shannon Marie Friedle and Erick Duane Forshee Tools Taken From Mills Township Barn Robert Case Page 6 Sanford McDonalds (Photo) Construction Engagement Announced Polly Jean Stockmeyer and Tim Murray Gordon Robison-Fitzgerald Engaged Kari Robison and Scott Fitzgerald

Page 7 Beechy-Elmore Engaged Wilma A. Beechy and Chris J. Elmore Marsteller-Helewa Engaged Krysten Marsteller and George Helewa Raymond Marks 85h Birthday Elizabeth Raymond Page 12 What Do Teachers Do during Summer Break? Lisa Filhart (Photo) Lisa Zimmerman Jodie Robinson Lois Berthiaume Pat Partlo Judy Mitchell Pere Marquette Rail-rail Statewide Model Coleman Chronicles Many names Students Receive Degrees From Northwood Univ. Joleen Littlejohn 08-25-1999 Vol 30 No Early Head Start Program Established In Midland Melissa A. Bragg 32 County (Photo) Herbicide Recommended In Sanford Lake Study Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Ann Laramie M-30 Garage Fire Reported Page 2 New Pastor At Grace Baptist Church (Photo) Rev. Mark W. Suever Coleman Area Library News (Photo) Joy Powell Crystal Gange Jordan Gange Trisha Powell Page 6 Road Work (Photo) Rebuilding Old US-10 Between Nine Mile and North Bradley Coleman High School Reunion To Be October 9 Searight Graduates From Camp Challenger Slade P. Searight Smith-Radde Engaged Trista Smith and Brian Radde Thorn Enters Air Force Nathan Thorn Page 7 Greenleaf – O’Dell Exchange Vows Tracy L. Odell and mark Greenleaf B & E’s On Rise In Midland County Rhea C. Bowland Bovear Named To ITT Honors List Nicholas Bovear

Joins Army Aubrey D. Gulliford Page 11 Coleman Community Network Holds Dedication Of Brandon McMullen Skating Facility (Photos) Mayor Gene Robinson Caryn Fox Coleman Chronicles Many names MDA Re-Schedules Coleman Lock-Up Date 09-01-1999 Vol 30 No Anderson Leads United Methodist Church (Photo) Reverend James Robert 33 Anderson Man Sentenced For Driving Charges Donald E. Studebacker Page 2 Saginaw Road Rebuilding (Photos) Old 10 between Midland and Clare Page 10 CCN Summer Camp Visits The Tigers (Photos) Adam richmond Billie Jo Parker Dani Jo (Parker) Bicycle Trip Aug. 8th Supports Rail Trail Page 7 What’s The Time? (Photo) Sanford Clock Kawa-Turow Exchange Vows Amy M. Turow and Chad J. Kawa Howson-Good Engaged Heather Howson and Chad Good Coleman Chronicles Many names Smith-Scott Engaged Kelly Jean Scott and Ted Clayton Smith POW – MIA Memorial Program To Be Sept. 9 09-08-1999 Vol 30 No Open For Business (Photo) New McDonalds in Sanford 34 Jessica Wood chosen As Republican Page Jessica Wood Congressman Dave Camp Page 2 Shaffer Named President Of Meridian School Board John D. Shaffer Meridian School Board Sets Long And Short Term John D. Shaffer Goals Lois R. Wilt Passes Aug. 31 Lois R. Wilt Coleman Page 6 POW – MIA Memorial Program To Be Sept. 9

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 CCN Hosts Chili Cook-Off And Farm Night Sept. 10 Shepard-Winslow Exchange Vows Dawn Winslow and Charles Shepard 09-15-1999 Vol 30 No Eagles Fund Raiser Assists Charities (Photo) J. Scott Walker 35 Walter M. Siegel (VP) Tim D. Pavka Sampson Interns At Public Defenders Office Jeremy Sampson Tom Ryan Accepts Principal Post At Shepherd Public Tom Ryan Schools Meridian May Give Voters Second Chance Page 2 Coleman Music Teacher Brings Sunshine Into Lives Cindy Mikulin Of Others (Photo) Coleman High School Class Reunion Oct. 9 Mary V. Hecht Passes Sept. 6 Mary V. Hecht North Bradley Robert Stockero Passes Sept. 3 Robert P. Stockero Raschke-Russell Engaged Emily C. Raschke and Justin D. Russell Banks’ Mark 55th Anniversary Wesley and Dorothy Banks Hope Longton-Ewing Exchange Vows Lani Ewing and Ralph Longton Gary-Knieper Exchange Vows Sandra L. Knieper and Mark R. Gary Page 6 In Uniform Army Reserve Master Sgt. Mark A. Kloha Country Dinner Dance to Be Saturday, Sept. 25 Page 7 Star Chasers Receive Ribbons (Photos) Page 12 Local Man Earns Private Pilot’s License (Photo) Dick Acker Gary Todd Summer Softball Team (Photo) Coleman Chronicles Many names

Coleman Elem. School Book Fair Sept. 20th Out-of-State Man Fatally Injured In Accident Robert P. Stockero 09-22-1999 Vol 30 No Wood Goes To Washington (Photos) Jessica M. Wood 22 Rep. Dave Camp 2 copies Blue Star Mothers Hold Regular Meeting Clare Hand Margaret Bedard Pauline Fink Page 2 Looking For Meaning In Life..Try Investing In Genise OldenburgLaura Others Thru The Coleman El. PTO Sprenger Jaulette Jones Cindy Mikulin Seve Humm Fenstermaker-Swanton Engagement Announced Kristi Fenstermaker and Kirk Swanton Russell-Zdrojewski Announce Engagement Amy Jo Russell and Daniel J. Zdrojewski Pnacek-Ervick Engagement Announced Marie A. Pnacek and Donald K. Ervick Jr. Bowlands Mark 45th Anniversary Robert L. and Sylvia A. Bowland Midland Co. Youth Action Council Seeking New Members Ferris Academic Honors List For Summer 1999 Randy J. Inosencio Page 6 Local Businesses Present Books Larry D. Moyer Passes Sept. 10 Larry D. Moyer Wilma P. Ives Passes Sept. 10 Wilma P. Ives Coleman High School Reunion To Be October 9 Page 11 Take This Trash And Shove It (Photo) Gary S. MacGregor Page 12 ? Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Community Network Activities 09-29-1999 Vol 30 No Founder’s Days Is A Journey Into Living History Dick Graham 37 (Photos) Sanford Boy Scouts Make A Difference

Page 2 Day… cont. (Photos) Gertrude Bailey Rita Fries Coleman Community Center Wallyball League Deadline Oct. 6th U. of M. Summer Degree Candidates Stephen E. Baker

DBA’s Filed In Midland County Page 10 EAA Chapter #1093 Calendar Of Events Clifford McWethy Passes Sept. 18 Clifford L. McWethy Recent Births At MMRMC Gabrielle Victoria (West) Ryan Lee (Gordon) Jessee James (Fenton) Isabelle Marie (Karl) Seth Vernon (Hottois) Truman Wesley (Webb) Brianne Lee (Jackson)

Meridian High School Football Holsinger Marks 80th Birthday Robert Holsinger Midland County Selects Name For New Park River Trails Heritage Park Page 7 Youmans – Giannosa Exchange Vows Bridget L. Giannosa and Joshua O. Youmans Page 12 Reading Recovery Program Helps Boost 4th Grade Christopher Barden MEAP Reading Scores Kalley Berk William Booth Lee Williamson Zachary Toner MDA And Double D Saloon Hold Motorcycle Run Recent Births At MMRMC Jacob Austin (Govitz) Bailey Nicole (Battaglia) Elizabeth Grace Cozat Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman High School Class Reunion Oct. 9 10-06-1999 Vol 30 No United Methodist Church Marks 40th Anniversary Kathy Francis 38 Down Memory Lane Curtice (Curticeville) Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 6 Edna I Johnson Passes Sept. 30 Edna I. Johnson Mary Jackiewica Passes Sept. 28 Mary Ann Jackiewicz

Page 7 Eichinger – Jocks Exchange Vows Jodi Lynn Eichinger and Jeffrey Louis Jocks Cetas-Halladay Exchange Vows Jennifer Ann Halladay and Christopher Alan Cetas Page 12 Welcome Back Coleman Elementary Students And Staff (Photo) Delta College spring Semester Honors List Barbara N. Gonzalez Staci L. Washington Heather L. Bartlett Brandi A. Corner The Coleman Tribune Is 110 Years Young Coleman Lions’ 1999 Car Raffle Winners (Photo) Gary Stevens 10-13-1999 Vol 30 No Three R’s Still In Style Ernest Finney 39 Andreah D. Archer Valley All Stars Bowling League Starts (Photos) Jennifer Headley David Mann Down Memory Lane (Curticeville Continued) Page 2 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City Of Coleman Page 6 Quality Work October Focus At Coleman Elementary Mrs. Mary Jo Fachting (Photos) Cory Jones Mrs. Kathi Kaniszewski Mrs. Cindy Scheutz Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 Hockey clinic To Be Held In Coleman Oct. 17 10-20-1999 Vol 30 No Mustangs’ Slow Start Costs (Photos) Amanda Opbroek Homecoming 40 Carly Hess Kurt Mishler Page 2 Sanford Lake Information Down Memory Lane (Curticeville Continued) Page 6 Bone-Beamish Exchange Vows Michelle Beamish and Mark Bone Stephenson – Scott Announce Engagement Karen A. Stephenson and Brian M. Scott Glen Warner Passes Oct. 3 Glen Warner Page 7 American Legion Hosts 10th Annual District Tour Village Of Sanford ordinance Prohibits Open Burning

New Faces At Coleman Elementary (Photo) Dan Greaney Sandy Winslow Lloyd McPartlin Man Sentenced For Sex Crime John Wayne Vinson Midland County Names Park River Trails Heritage Park Page 13 Sanford Man Wins At Pan American Games On Way Army Sgt. Daryl Szarenski To Olympics (Photo) Page 12 New Face Lift At Coleman City Hall (Photos) Five Injured In Three Vehicle Traffic Accident Pamela A. Brown Holly L. Allen Charles D. Allen Steven P. Thompson Barbara W. Wale City Of Coleman Sets Trick Or Treating For Sat. Coleman Chronicles Many names 10-27-1999 Vol 30 No The Lord Will Provide (Photo) Larry Dufrense 41 Edenville Fire Station Dedicated (Photo) Roger Dufrense Page 2 Coleman Elementary School Holds Annual Book Mrs. Partlo Fair (Photos) Janie Acker Brad Smith Tyler ballien Kassandra Ringel Coleman community Network News Coleman Talent Development Committee (Photo) Pam Lincoln Cindy Mikulin Connie Cameron Judy Frock Mary Jo Fachting Bonnie Ranck Edwina Novak Lois Berthiaume Page 6 Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Ann Laramie Sanford Man Sentenced For Drugs Alan S. Kuchek Alice M. Planer Passes Oct. 12 Alice Marie Planer Hope Man Sentenced Fro Drugs Brandon J. Gordon Estimated cost Of Edenville Water Project $10 Million Page 8 Coleman Elementary Hold “Race For success Don Hawley Kickoff” (Photos) Curtis Roberts Coleman Elem. School Book Sale Nov. 16-17 Page 9 Students Qualify For Midwest Talent Search (Photo) Stacy Stremlow Caitlin Murphy Franklin Boyce Sarah Schiller Keith Johnson Corbin Killam John Redwine Nathan Ward Michael Acker Erin Cole Joseph King David Novak James Drinkwine Kody Middleton Alexandra Griffith

Marquette Rail-Trail Endowment Planned Recent Births At MMC Karlie Marie Cameron Sarah Nicole Gregory Rachel Nicole Miller

Binder Resigns As Edenville Trustee George Binder Project Pride Unveils Meridian Football/Track Complex Page 15 Coleman Elementary School September Students Of Many names The Month (Photos) Page 16 Day Of Reminiscing For Coleman High School Classes 1940 Through 1969 (Photos) City Of Coleman Sets Trick Or Treating For Sat. Coleman Lions sponsor Annual Halloween Party Coleman Chronicles Many names 11-03-1999 Vol 30 No DNR Closes Turtle Pond (Photo) 42 Runaway Steer Returned To His Home On The Hafelein and daughter Range Melanie

Page 2 Inter-Generational Program Held At Coleman Senior Josh Urbaniak Center (Photo) Arlene McNally Coleman Talent Development Committee News Solar Panel Taken From Rail-Trail Five Firearms Stolen From Home Larkin Township Taking Applications For Inspector Wayne Blossey Leonard Servinski Hackett-Rellinger Exchange Vows Aimee K. Rellinger and John B. Hackett Valley All-Stars YABA Bowlers Awards – October 9 Many names Page 8 Dittenber-Croton Exchange Vows Barbara Croton and Thomas Dittenber Page 9 Rogers’s Named Parade Grand Marshals (Photos) A.J. Rogers Arvella Rogers Page 10 Resident Found After Intense Search Tracy W. Grice

Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number Recent CMU Graduates Barbara Guimond Daryl J. Phillips Timothy A Veenkant John M wolf Barbara Guimond Daryl J. Phillips Timothy A. Veenkant John M. Wolf Shannon L Creed Aaron J. Wentworth Shawn P Bishop Page 16 ReMax Hot Air Balloon Visits Coleman Elementary (Photos) Andrea Ames reinforces Letter Knowledge Thru The Andrea Ames Reading Recovery Program 11-10-1999 Vol 30 No All Hallows Fashion Parade Kicks Off Season Pam Wells 43 Celebrations (Photos) Vernon Harry Daryl Griggs Page 2 Reading Recovery Teacher Shares Love Of Water Mrs. Lois Berthiaume With Coleman first Graders (Photos) Mrs. Jacki Leppanen Page 8 Rep. Tony Stamas Visits 4th Grade Classroom At Tony Stamas Coleman Elementary (Photo) Mrs. Lisa Noack Happy Bosses’ Day Mrs. Fachting (Photo) Judy Frock Mary Jo Fachting Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Children’s Christmas Party Planning Underway Page 9 Midland County Pay Phones Damaged Page 15 Items Taken From Edenville Township Home Pavilion Dedicated 11-17-1999 Vol 30 No Happy Haunting (Photos) Brenda Hagle 44 Page 2 Coleman Talent Development Committee Sponsors Tyler Spalding Trip To Peanut Gallery Dress Rehearsal Of “Magic Amanda McCormick Theater” (Photos) Robert McCormick June Hund Coleman Middle School Honor Roll Many names Page 5 Farm Equity Erosion Affects Michigan Farm Roger Betz Businesses (Photo) Page 6 Title I Paraprofessional Helps Teach Second Graders Patricia Mose Reading At Coleman Elementary School (Photo) Four Suspects Arrested And Charged With Armed Shay Hillary Paxton Robbery Michael Erwin Rogers Milissa Joanne Dean

Piotrowski – Young Exchange Vows Adrienne L. Young and Cain J. Piotrowski Authorities Seek Help In Mills Twp. Fires Suzan Creasman Page 15 Coleman Chronicles Many names

Page 16 Tri County Gifted/Talented Networking Group Bonnie Ranck Forms (Photo) Lois Berthiaume Becky Williams Fayne Demarte Mary Smith Sue Murphy Coleman Community Holiday Food Drive Coleman O.E.S. Holds 99th Installation Of Officers Many names Looking For Entries In Coleman Community’s Holiday Parade 11-24-1999 Vol 30 No Winged Wonders Capture Soaring Imaginations Jen Wright 45 (Photos) Margaret Clark Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Ann Laramie Page 2 Coleman Calendar For December Food Drive Bullock Creek Elem. Choir To Present Musical Program Dec. 9 Winged… (cont. from page one) (Photo) Jen Wright Page 6 Sanford American Legion Baseball Team Raffle Valley All Star Bowling Coleman High School Honor Roll Many names Page 7 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll Many names Phyllis J. Hiles Passes Nov. 12 Phyllis J. Hiles Florence MacDonald Passes Nov. 16 Florence a. Macdonald John J. Olds Passes Nov. 13 John J. Olds Page 12 Coleman School Board Member Visits Elementary John Acker Building (Photo) Mrs. Lisa Noack Coleman Community Gears Up For The Holiday MDA Fund-Raiser Held At Red Carpet Keim Realty A Success Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Children’s Holiday Part And Parade December 11

12-01-1999 Vol 30 No Golden Dragon Invitational Draws skilled Martial Randy Allen 46 Arts Contestants (Photos) Blake A Dycewicz Angel M. Visger Page 2 Coleman K-12 Math Teachers Meet After School For Mrs. Sue Thering Math Learning Activities Inservice (Photos) Mrs. Steve Fox Mrs. Larry Curtis Mrs. Nancy Robison Many names Clare High School Holding Computer Connections Open House Edenville Township Board Selects Clark Geral Clark George Bidner Page 6 Spookerama Haunted By Soulful Spirits (Photos) Page 7 TV Meterologist Visits Coleman Second Grade Class Gred Favaro (Photos) Mrs. Lisa Zimmerman Miss Sarah Clarke EAA Chapter #1093 Calendar of Events Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary (Photo) Conrad and Betty Stonburner Page 12 ? Channel One At CMS (Photo) Christina Moore Tyler Spalding Dale Moore Christmas Puppet Show At The Library Coleman Elem. Used Book Sale A Success Coleman Community Food Pantry In Fourth Year The Race Is On! (Photo) Mr. Cone Lisa Sentz Erica Brown Mike Sentz 12-08-1999 Vol 30 No Giving Thanks For A Cornucopia Of Blessings Herta Jacshinksi 47 (Photo) Sanford Village Park Grant Request Denied Edenville Township Getting Closer To City Water Valley All Stars Started Off With Awards, Awards, Many names Awards Page 2 CMS Essay Finalists (Photo) Amanda McCormick Elizabeth Moore James Redwine Blake Bushre Justin Crosswhite Chris Gregor Tiffany Harsh Tyler Spalding Jenny Cameron Robin Stremlow

Contributes To Breast Cancer Foundation Coleman Adult Education Classes To Start Jan. 24 Coleman Chronicles Many names

Page 6 Coleman Varsity And JV Cheerleaders (Photos) Many names Christmas Holiday Parade Dec. 11th Christmas Puppet Show At The Library Sweeny Family Grand Marshals Of Coleman Gwen and Dave Nathan Christmas Parade David James and Scott Sweeny Page 7 Grace Baptist Church To Hold Revival Dec. 12-15 Evangelist Larry Clayton Coleman Community Searches For Food Pantry Donations Beatrice Throop Passes Nov. 28 Beatrice O. Throop Stella Bauder Passes Nov. 27 Stella Bauder Recent Births At MMRMC Zane Andrew Poorman Payton Emilee Wheeler Jason James Beckner Ryan James White 12-15-1999 Vol 30 No American Legion Hosts Vets Christmas Dinner Jimmy Valentine 48 (Photos) Val Morley Mike Burke

Page 2 Reading For Fun (Photos) Lee Williamson Andrea Howard Cal Murray Fern Heard Sara Wilkins Bobby Robinson Steele Graduates From Basic Military Training Jonathan M. Steele Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Scott Andres Tipton and Evelyn Jean VanHorn Randy LeRoy Dice and Tracy Collene Dassay Brian Matthew Scott and Karen Ann Stephenson Scott Christopher Arnold and Wanda Jean Swope Coleman Elementary School Works To Make A Difference Hitsman-Holzinger Announce Engagement Debbie Hitsman and Ryan Holzinger Sanford C. of C. Sponsors Visits With Santa Page 6 Motorists Pay Price for Sanford Growth Sanford Adult Education Classes Start January 25 DBA’s Filed In Midland County Recent Births At MMRMC Aiden Joseph Haase Andrew Thomas Moots Austin Thomas Bruns Blaine Robert Bulow Corey James McLaughlin Cody Phillip Hollinghead

Page 7 Meridian School District Seeking To Put Bond Issue Back On ballot

Fire Damages Edenville Township Bar Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Ryan Douglas Letts and Christine Lynnette Acker Garrett Duane Jerry and Kerry Ann Illikman Danny Karl Holcomb Sr. and Debora Kay Spangler Dennis William Thomas and Stephanie Leigh Hanson Page 12 Coleman Seniors Center Activities (Photos) Mary Bartlett Jody Sysak Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Reading Recovery Graduates Currently In Many names The Fourth Grade DBA’s Filed In Midland County 12/22/1999 Vol. 30 No Robbery Suspects Appear In Court (Photo) Shay Hillary Paxon 49 Milissa Joane Dean Michael Erwin rogers John D. Eisenhauer MCSFA Ice Fishing Contest January 15 Page 6 Good – Howson Exchange Vows Heather L. Howson and Chad P. Good Toth – Gross Announce Engaement Carla Toth and Shawn Gross Darwood And Donna Johns Mark 50th Anniversary Darwood and Donna Johns Page 7 Coleman Elementary School November Students Of Many names The Month (Photos) Page 8 Coleman Christmas Parade Ends Week’s Festivities Gerrie Grim (Photos)

Page 9 Coleman Spelling Bee 2000 (Photos) Sarah Novak Cody Allen Lindsey Penny Principal Robinson New Science Laser Disk programs At Coleman Judy Mitchell Elementary School (Photos) Elaine Densmore Jackie Leppanen Cindy Schuetz Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Brian Timothy Sisley and Jane Elizabeth McDonald James Dean Allen and Nathasha Arlene Curtis Chester J. Yates and Grace Lorriane Coon Johnny Joseph Flores and Dorothy Ilo Young Page 10 Mowat-Perkins Engagement Announced Leah Mowat and Brian Perkins Nash-Sagin Engagement Announced Nicole Ann Nash and Matthew Sabin Jason L. Arthur Passes Dec. 12 Jason L. Arthur Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Danial Elton Gary and Rebecca Lynn Coz Rand C. Van Buskirk and Pamela Dawn Steele Thomas Harold Wallace and Ruth Anne Schlicker Robert Eugene Smith and Julie Ann Youmans Andrew Joseph Bovee and Jennifer Jill Myers Page 15 Coleman Elementary School October Students Of Many names The Month (Photos)

Valley All Stars Bowling Many names Page 16 Yost Apple Orchard On M-61 A-Peals To Coleman Mrs. Jackie Leppanen first Graders And Multi-Age Students (Photos) Kelsey Smith Brianna Simpson Lisa Holton Mrs. Jodie Robinson

12/29/1999 Vol 30 No You Better Look Out, You Better Not Pout, It’s The Kyle S. Richardson 50 Claus (Photo) Hunter Safety & Education Course Feb. 18, 19 & 20 At Meridian Elem. Car Discovered In Sanford Lake Connie L. Camp Alma College Football Announces Team Awards, Craig Calkins Letterwinnners Phone Card Machine Stolen Tools Stolen Jonathan Wilson Page 2 Coleman Elementary Star Volunteer (Photo) Amy Fachting Pere Marquette Rail Trail Grant Application Rejected Recent Births At MMRMC Alexandria Rose O’Connor Brandon Dean Keel Riley James Render Jason McCord Graduates From Basic Jason A. McCord Page 7 Valley All Stars Bowling News Many names Recent Births At MMRMC Tyler Allen Smith Cameron Thornton Brennan Michael Robert O’Hare Travis Allen Fedderer Bradley James Fedderer Taylor Kennedi Lisee

Items Taken From Garage Resident Sentenced For Two Crimes Randy Joe Tripp Reitzes Mark 50th Anniversary John and Rose Reitz Page 12 Randy Burkett Named Apprentice Of The Year Randy Burkett (Photo) Coleman Elementary School Kitchen And Noon Verna Ballard Supervisors (Photo) Paulette Jones Hazel Rydman Mary Render Sharon Geiling Lynn Arnold Coleman Chronicles Many names 01/05/2000 Vol 30 No He’s Making A List, He’s Checking It Twice Donald Meskill Sanford American Legion 51 (Photos) Jared Brubaker Post #443 Dominic D. Pnacek Tools Taken From Construction Site Larkin Township Rick Barringer Inducted Into Million Mile Club Rick Barringer Hope Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names American Legion National Baseball Hall of Fame Many names Sanford Page 6 Laura Warner Passes Dec. 24 Laura Warner Coleman Minnie Johnson Passes Dec. 26 Minnie M. Johnson Coleman Cordella Moore Passes Dec. 26 Cordella Moore Freeland Page 7 DBA’s Filed In Midland County Jeff M. Sullivan Sanford Jeff Ashlock John P. Krenzke Daniel Hopp Larry A. Parson Mary E. Parson Page 12 Hazel Rydman Retires After 31 ½ Years Of Service Hazel Rydman Coleman Community (Photo) School/Coleman Elementary School Coleman Middle School Honor Roll 2nd Marking Many names Period 1999-2000 DBA’s Filed In Midland County Gregory Campbell Miller Coleman Christopher E. Porter Coleman Dennis A. Hall Coleman Mark Lynn Fairchild Sr. Shepherd Daniel L. Fairchild Shepherd Mark Lynn Fairchild Jr. Shepherd

01/12/2000 Vol 30 No Mat Taister Ice Fishing Contest To Be January 15 52 MCSFA December Holiday Activities MCSFA Hosts Guest Speaker Joe Marion Page 2 Coleman Elementary Positive and Productive Behavior Update Louis Fancovic Passes Jan. 4 Louis Fancovic Coleman Robert F. King Passes Jan. 4 Robert F. King Beaverton Page 7 Coleman STAR Leo Club Charter Night (Photo) Harry Johnson Jerry Brant Joh Sovey Jim Maike Kirsten Spalding Andy Clark Louise Levesque Sarah Crosswhite Megon Curtis Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Elem. School Volunteer Program Duncan Life Skills Orientation For Coleman Elem. Parents Jan. 27 Coleman PTO No Longer Collects Bags Coleman Elementary Star Volunteer (Photo) Darlene McCormick Coleman 01/19/2000 Vol 31 No 1 National Farmers Commend Farm Storage Proposal Jerome Township (Photo) Meridian Board Looks At Separating Bond Issue From Regular Election Delta Students Inducted Into Intl. Honor Society Jennifer Stevens Sanford Raymonds Mark 25thAnniversary Woody and Sharon Sanford Raymond Fauver-Chubb Engagement Announced Jacquelyn Fauver and David Sanford Chubb Page 6 Lawrence Thornton Passes Dec. 26 Lawrence E. Thornton Sanford (born in) Beulah Wiggins Passes Jan. 6 Beulah M. Wiggins Shepherd Pearl A. Whalen Passes Jan. 7 Pearl A. Whalen Coleman Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 11 Thorn Graduates From Basic Training Nathan R. Thorn Coleman 1,700 U of M Students Are Degree Candidates Thomas A. Brewbaker Coleman area Jody Kay Miller James A. Moore Andrew John Susalla B.L.A.D.E.S. Skating Clinics For Winter 2000 Coleman Toddler Time Offered At Coleman Library Delta Students Inducted Into Intl. Honor Society Jeanna Jones Coleman Jennifer Delisle Beaverton 01/26/2000 Vol 31 No 2 MCSFA Ice Fishing Contest Winners (Photos) Fred Post “Buster” LaVier Kenneth Gray Frank Hardeman Mike Yambrick Jay Grassmick Sherry Huckins Mike Ford Sheila Martinez Cheri Carr Jim Chambers Tom Emery Many names Page 2 Fishing (cont. from page 1) (Photos) Mat Taister Fred Post Timm Carr Tom Emery It’s Official: Falcon Cable Changes To Charter Communications Page 6 Celebrates 25th Anniversary (Photo) Kelly and Gary Zadonia Sanford Poseyville United Methodist Church Has New Worship Service Recent Births At MMMC Cody Joseph Starnes Rachel Ann Huggard Marriage Lic. Applied For In Midland County Justin Dale Russell and Emily Christine Raschke Roger Edward Tyler and Penny Ann Hammond Daniel Raymond Wamhoff and Gendola Deuel Lang Ryan Joe Holzinger and Debbie Marie Hitsman Billy Joe Lloyd Jr. and Sherry Lynn Watkins Wendy R. Allen Passes Jan. 12 Wendy Rae Allen Coleman (formerly of) Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving Donald Robert Hoyt Sanford Judge Thomas L. Ludington Marriage Lic. Applied For In Bay County Gustavo Mohamed Gonzalez Sanford and Mandella Marie McKimmy Page 7 Honoring The People Who Served In The War Mrs. Judy Frock (Photo) Miss Marilyn Schaar Mr. Richard Pettis Mr. Bob Clark Mr. Collin Laney Mr. Charlie Long Mrs. Cindy Mikulin Study Notes From Mrs. Weaver’s 4th Grade (Photo) Mrs. Donna Dole Mrs. Sylvia Weaver Roger F. Shafer Passes Jan. 19 Roger F. Shafer Clare Drug Charges Result In Prison John Warren Crippen Hope Judge Thomas L. Ludington

Page 12 Coleman Elementary School December Students Of Many names The Month (Photos) Recent Births At MMMC Gabrielle Lynne Scott Beaverton Selena Hope Rogers Coleman Ethan-Riley Alan Littlejohn Coleman Shayna Odeal Draves Coleman Century Eva Shea Beaverton Blayze Michael William Coleman Tubbs

02/02/2000 Vol 31 No 3 Pihlaja Awarded Eagle Scout Rank Daniel K. Pihlaja Sanford Valley All Star Bowling News Many names Fire Reported At Meridian High School Robert McNett Sanford Man Sentenced For Stalking Bruce Wayne Maxwell Judge Thomas L. Ludington Page 2 Bowling (cont. from page 1) John Reinhardt Passes Jan. 14 John Reinhardt Sanford Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List Traci L. Foote Sanford Mary E. Kilmer Stefka V. Livingston Carrie Oldinski Tara L. Schomaker Page 6 Delta Students Receive Scholarships Toni Stacy Sanford Edenville Twp. Man’s Death Ruled Suicide Edenville Township Page 7 Celebrating 80th Birthday (Photo) June Harmon Page 12 Three Elementary Student Grant Projects Funded By Dean Mogg MCYAC (Photo) Mrs. Mitchell Mrs. Elaine Densmore Thomas Cole Mr. Francis Mrs. Lois Berthiaume Angel Middleton Mrs. Lisa filhart Mrs. Elaine Densmore Dean Mogg Thomas Cole Coleman K-12 Math Teachers Meet To Implement Curriculum For Recisted MEAP In 2002 Coleman Chronicles Many names Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List Robert J. Haller Coleman Jeremy L. Jones Adam M. Long Senior Christian Singles To Meet Thurs. Feb. 10 02/09/2000 Vol 31 No 4 Comfort For The Comforted (Photos) Walter Bastuk Ida J. Hyatt Cynthia A. white Pam Wells Rebecca S. Bastuk David L. Bastuk Page 2 Elementary Christmas Sings Enjoyed By All (Photo) Mrs. Judy Frock Mrs. Patti Hagon Mrs. Donna Dole Mr. Dan Greaney Cindy Mikulin David Cozat Mrs. Lucille Sentz LittleJohn-Zaske To Be Married Joleen Littlejohn and William Zaske Burgess Jenkins Passes Jan. 24 Burgess Eugene Jenkins Coleman (born in) Edna M. Phillips Passes Jan. 30 Edna M. Phillips Coleman Page 6 The Singing Reading Connection Debuts At Karen Evans Coleman Elementary (Photo) Shirley Handy Cindy Schuetz Lois Berthiaume Cindy Mukulin Mrs. Sylvia Weaver Coleman Elementary Report Cards Are Out Valley All Stars Announcements Many names Announce Engagement (Photo) Jennifer L. Burton and Glen L. Dana Page 7 Coleman V.F.W. Welcomes Students (Photo) Blake Bushre Terry Bushre Lisa Pajot Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 10 Tracking Winter Cattle Needs (Photo) Jerome Township 02/16/2000 Vol 31 No 5 Cold Storage Yields Fish On Ice (Photo) Tomas A. Myers J.D. Clifton MCSFA Thanks Sponsors Of 6th Annual Mat Taister Many business names Fishing Contest mentioned. Page 2 Maynard Aron Hyer Is The First Coleman Reading Maynard Aron Hyer Coleman Recovery Graduate Of The Millennium (Photo) Mark Richardson Passes Feb. 5 Mark D. Richardson Sanford Noreen Halfmann Passes Feb. 6 Noreen ‘Pat’ Halfmann Coleman Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names DBA’s Filed In Midland County Holley E. Michael Troy Gerding Violet and Glenn E. Dixon Jim Becks Page 7 Alma College Students Named To Dean’s List For Christine Gutek Freeland 1999 Fall Term Central Michigan University Fall ’99 Honors List Many names Page 12 Hall’s To Celebrate 40th Anniversary (Photo) Floyd and Margaret Hall Coleman

DBA’s Filed In Midland County Keith A. Carnahan David R. and Linda S. Anthony Roger J. Kinney Renee Sheets Alma College Students Named To Dean’s List For Andrew Cashin Coleman 1999 Fall Term Jennifer Riedlinger Meridian High School Coleman Elementary First Graders Celebrate Lisa Filhart Christmas (Photos) 02/23/2000 Vol 31 No 6 Dance Dance Dance (Photos) Lucy Barnes Sanford Lake Dancers Sewers, Street Repairs And Sidewalks In Council Sanford Plans Meridian Public School voters Asked To Vote For Upgrades In District Page 2 Brianna Haney Completes Her Reading Recovery Brianna Elizabeth Haney Coleman Program (Photo) Pat McKindle Coleman Middle School Honor Roll 3rd Marking Many names Period Coleman High School Honor Roll first Semester Many names 1999-2000 Page 6 Diel – Ford Exchange Vows Jennifer Ann Ford and Christopher John Diel Forshee – Friedle Exchange Vows Shannon Marie Friedle and Erick Duane Forshee Siena Heights Dean’s List For First Semester 99- Crystal June Starkey Sanford 2000 WMU Dean’s List For Fall Semester Seth Abrutyn Sanford Parent – Swanton Engagement Announced Nicole Parent and James Swanton VanConant – Parsons Engagement Announced Mandy VanConant and Todd Parsons Pnacek – Dufort Engagement Announced Nichole Suzanne Pnacek and David Charles DuFort Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll Many names Bass – Brabaw Engagement Announced Tracy Bass and William Brabaw Kindergarten Registration To Be March 1st At Meridian Schultzes Mark 35th Anniversary Lynn and Phyllis Shultz Sanford NEMCSA Head Start round-Up To Be March 2 Leslie L. Shaheen Passes Feb. 9 Leslie Laree (Bell) Shaheen Eastman Celebrates 85th Birthday Lena Eastman Sanford Lindseys Celebrate 35th Anniversary Rudolph (Rudy) and Sarah Sanford Lindsey Page 12 Ice..First Aid For Hurt And Injured Children At Mrs. Lucille Sentz Coleman Elementary (Photo) Mrs. Lois Berthiaume Coleman Chronicles Many names 03/01/2000 Vol 31 No 7 Water Authority Serves District Number One From Jean Chapman New Facility (Photo) Hoard Schoenherr Jerry Nighlinger Arnold Sanderson Spaghetti Dinner And Silent Auction March 10 Meridian Girls Varsity Track team Page 2 Mills Township To Receive Funding Hospice Support Group At Coleman Elementary Possible If Enough Need Page 6 Elsie M. Ervans Passes Feb. 21 Elsie M. (Brickner) Ervans Shepherd Nelson W. Rease Passes Feb. 21 Nelson W. Rease Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 ReMax Of Midland Helps Coleman Elementary Lisa Holton Students Celebrate Hot Air Ballooning With Kevin Lueders Donation (Photo) Tyler Newcomb Mrs. Jodie Robinson Mrs. Lois J. Berthiaume Tools Stolen From Larkin Twp. Home Jon Wilt Page 12 Jordon F.J. Crippen Is The Second Coleman Reading Jordon F. J. Crippen Recovery Graduate Of The New Millennium (Photo) Lois Berthiaume 03/08/2000 Vol 31 No 8 SVSU Names 1,004 to Fall 1999 Deans’ List Jessica Ledergerber Hope Laurie Newkirk Hope Salena Cobat Sanford Kasey Dufresne Sanford Karen Heal Sanford Andrew LaFave Sanford Amanda Winchester Sanford Page 2 Wild Swan Theatre Production A Sheer Delight For Mr. Greaney Students And Staff At Coleman Elementary (Photos) Raymond Shocknesse Mrs. Betty Schepperly Larissa Fernandez Mr. Greaney Samantha Middleton Mrs. Connie Cameron Cody Middleton Mrs. Lisa Noack SVSU names 1,004 To Fall 1999 Deans’ List Paul Bailey Coleman area Linden Cingano Stephani Cook’ James Crook Joe Foss Melissa George Jamie Hawk Benjamin Hicks Michael Kiley Jenny Mogg Kristen Rievert Daisy Roe Jason Trumble Michael Verellen Kelley Woodworth Pages 4-8 Property Tax pull out section Page 9 Perkins Head Start (Photos) Valentina Marsh Mary Ten-Have Page 10 “Be Mine, Valentine” (Photos) Mrs. Lisa Filhart Party festivities at Coleman Many names Elementary Mrs. Lisa Filhart’s First Grade Class Page 15 Computer Applications A Talent Development Nathan Ward Coleman Committee After School Program (Photo) Coleman Students Complete Ski Lessons Many names George E. Iafrate Passes Feb. 27 George E. Iafrate Coleman Grace L. Young Passes Feb. 24 Grace Lucille young Coleman Vivian O. Brugger Passes march 1 Vivian Opal Brugger Coleman Page 16 4-H Honors Local Volunteers And Sponsors (Photos) Todd Myers Steve Kissinger Richard Ciaravino Lori Arthur Bod and Dorothy Monica Dug Frame Kurt Gay Dawn Little

Coleman Chronicles Many names 03/15/2000 Vol 31 No 9 Low Water Results In Fish Kill (Photo)

Meridian Students Recyle For Technology Products Fund-Raiser Held At Red Oak Restaurant Man Sentenced On Assault And Resisting Charge John F. Hopkins Sanford Young Mark 25th Anniversary Valentine F. II and Patty M Sanford Young Page 2 Janice Page, Coleman Elementary School Secretary Janice Page Retires (Photo) Mills Twp. Park To Receive $79,500 In State Funding New Arrival It’s A Girl! Kalie Jo Weidman Kim Clarke Newest Addition To The Coleman Mrs. Kim Clarke Elementary Staff Mrs. Janice Page Barbara Hasenfratz Passes March 4 Barbara Hasenfratz Coleman WMU December Graduates Named Vincent Carl Wiltse Coleman NMU Announces Fall Semester Dean’s List Nicole A. Daris Emily J. Cameron Lindsay M. Anderson Annalisa J. Kilar Eric Wilson Farrah D. McDaniel Wesley W. Powers GVSU Dean’s List Alicia M. Morley Lindsey Alexander Lisa Brown Sarah Frazier Anne Hoelzle Mary Mapes Erin McGuire Megan Pasek Kristen Pauls Adrienne Rogers Moms Help With Book Sale (Photo) Kathaleen Chamberlain Heather Dickenson Pages 4-8 Property Tax pull out section Page 9 Coleman Chronicles Many names Storma-Grakauskas Engagement Announced Cher Storma and Jordan Grakauskas Helewa-Marsteller Exchange Vows Krysten J. Marsteller and George M.Y. Helewa Hall’s To Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photo) Floyd and Margaret Hall Coleman Page 10 Coleman Reading Recovery Graduates Currently In Sharayah Fike The Third Grade (Photo) James Latowski Tim Bax Brandon Curtis Aranda Bushre Amber Bankstahl Stephen Zeneberg Page 15 Coleman Elementary School January Student Of The Many names Month (Photos) Coleman Varsity Volleyball Takes Conference KrisGroesbeck (Photo) Brianne Klouse Adrien Fletcher Vicki Tipton Glenna Bearss Julie Myers Kayla Long Jessica Bean Wendy Russell Sara Curtis Sarah Crosswhite Jenny Yarch Lorie Randall Catherine Gilbert LaVon Crowl Misty Baker Proper Body Mechanics Taught At Coleman Ashley Bailey Elementary (Photo) 03/22/2000 Vol 31 No Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Ann Laramie 10 Recent Births At MMMC Blayze Michael William Sanford Courtney Nolan Anthony Alexander Jesse Alan Snyder Brynn Mackenzie Arnold Faith Mariah Letts Page 2 Marsh Celebrates 80th Birthday Gladys Marsh Sanford Dinsmore – Lalone Engagement Announced Melanie Kim Dinsmore and Kevin Michael Lalone Pages 4-8 Property Tax pull out section Page 9 “Duncan” Returns To Coleman Elementary School Mrs. Lisa Filhart (Photo) Mrs. Annette Erbes Coleman Elem. PTO Spring Carnival To Be Held April 14 Coleman Elementary School Kindergarten Round- Up Retired School Personnel Often Volunteer At Mrs. Lisa Filhart Coleman Elementary Schools (Photo) Kevin Lueders Linday Ranck Mrs. Pat Key Charlin Farison Preston Ballou Mrs. Patty Bugh Mrs. Jane Johnson Mrs. Bonnie Ranck Mrs. Chettie Simpson Page 10 Coleman Chronicles Many names Dolores M. Young Passes March 11 Dolores M. Young Coleman Recent Births At MMMC Travis Jacob Cavanaugh Beaverton Hope Alexis Sangle Coleman

03/29/2000 Vol 31 No 11 Job Fair Fares Well (Photos) Sanford Ara Farmers Attend Seminar (Photo) Rhett Maxwell Sanford Curt Thayer Freeland

Page 2 Clair W. Jurn Passes March 16 Clair W. Jurn Coleman (born in) Mallet-Methner Engaged Natalie Mallet and Ryan Methner Fair (cont. from page 1) Page 6 Fusee-Neeb Engaged Syndi Fusee and Paul Neeb Faith United Methodist Church Celebrates 100th Day Coleman With Concert Varner Celebrates 85th Birthday Clarence Varner Sanford Jerome Township Approves New Water Main Page 7 “Hazard hamlet” Electrical Safety Program Presented Javan Kittle To All Coleman 4th Grade Students (Photo) Mrs. Lisa Noack Toni Fabus Coleman Chronicles Many names 100th Day Of School (Photo) Austin Stemple Mrs. Cozat Page 12 Coleman Elementary School February Students of Many names the Month (Photos) 06/14/2000 Vol 31 No Soil And Water District Under New Name, New Dale A. Wolfgang 22 Location (Photo) Man Injured In Crash Tracy L. Carr Vestaburg Michael J. Bennett Sanford Charles Carr Sanford Joshua Carr Vestaburg Laura J. Carr Vestaburg WMU Dean’s List for 1999-2000 Winter Semester Crista Calkins Sanford Sharon Tibbits Amy Wood Page 5 Alberta R. Hilliard Passes June 4 Alberta Rae “Bert” Hilliard Coleman Page 6 American Legion Sponsors Memorial Day Parade Don Meskill (Photos) Bradley Brown LeAnne Bradshaw Mike Crump

Genevieve Konopnicki Passes June 8 Genevieve ‘Jean’ Coleman Konopnicki Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names John O’Grady Passes June 2 John Elwood O’Grady Farwell Suppes’ Mark 30th Anniversary Gary and Michelle Suppes Sanford Coleman Second Round Reading Recovery Students Jennifer Robinson (Photo) Charlin Farison Brian Smith Tyler Newcomb Mrs. Lois Berthiaume Lee Twp. Playground Ready For Children Faith United Methodist Church Vacation Bible Coleman School June 26-39 Page 11 Geneva Road Bridge Dedicated, Named The Gene Smith MacDonald Bridge (Photo) Donna Jones Myron MacDonald Rich Jones Margaret Sullivan First Of Family Fun Nights To Begin At BLADES Coleman 07/05/2000 Vol 31 No Centennial Museum Participates In Michigan Log Pauline Fink 25 Cabin Days (Photo) Bummie Larson Dick Graham Jim Johnson Resisting Arrest Sends Man To Jail John Wendt, Jr. Attention Meridian Classes of ’74 and ‘76 Page 2 Meridian Class of ’75 Reunion September 9th NMU Announces Winter Semester Dean’s List Scott linton Hope Museum (cont. from page 1) Page 5 Bessie R. Peter Passes June 26 Bessie R. Peter Coleman Mertin-Fauver Exchange Vows Angela Fauver and Jason Martin Hagerman – Maggert Exchange Vows Gwendolyn Maggert and Christopher Hagerman Jewelry Box Stolen From Twp. Home Jerome Township Man Sentenced For Selling Marijuana Steve Gary Balcirak Page 6 Pere Marquette Rail-Trail endowment Fund Receives Grants Page 7 CMU Announces Honors Students Travis C. Albertson Sanford names listed here. Erin M Card Coleman, Freeland, Clare, Jessica L. Cluley Farwell, Harrison, and Crissa A. Edwards Beaverton, many names not Shana M. Edwards listed. Adele E. Ice Kathleen Kroll Stephanie M. Kurin Michael L. Penney Amber A. Phillips Brandon J. Potter Julie M. Savard Patricia A. Turnquist Brian M. Walther Clayton J. Wetherell Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Northwood Univ. Names Students To Honors List Dean J. Geer Coleman Robert J. Haller Jeremy L. Jones Adam M. Long Tara M. Tigner 07/12/2000 Vol 31 No Traffic Accidents Up Blood Supply Down (Photo) Linda L. Raymond Sanford American Legion, 26 Nicole A. Speker Post #443 Page 2 Coleman High School Honor Roll Fourth Marking Period 1999-2000 Page 5 Edenville Township To Purchase Rescue Vehicle Attention Meridian Classes of ‘74 And ‘76 Page 6 Cunningham-Welch Engagement Announced Susan Jo Cunningham and Chad Peter Welch Lee Twp. Receives $7,000 Grant Page 7 Meridian Class Of ’75 Reunion September 9th Page 12 Local Teens Attend Farm Bureau Citizenship Kristi Fradette Seminar (Photo) Jennie Varner Kayla Long Joe Reinke Adam Weaver Spicer Winner In Art Contest Kaleb Spicer Coleman Chronicles Many names 07/19/2000 Vol 31 No Pontoon Parade Wishes U.S.A. Happy Birthday Ruth and Tony Diebold 27 (Photo) Jillian M. Osbourne Attention Meridian Classes of ’74 And ‘76 Post, Charvats Are Top Critter Counters At CNC Eleanor Post Bill and Janet Charvat Page 2 Post (cont. from page 1) Guns Stolen From Larkin Twp. Home Arms And Ammo Stolen From Home Man Sentenced For B & E In Midland Co. Kevin Roy Simison II Judge Thomas L. Ludington Page 5 Ruth G. Springer Passes July 12 Ruth G. Sprenger Coleman Halts Mark 50th Anniversary John J. and Mary Ann Halt Hope Scheel – Maynard Engaged Sonja K. Scheel and James G. Maynard Page 6 Race Baptist Church Hosts Missions Conference Coleman (Photo) Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Users And Uses Study Fike Family Holds 72nd Annual Reunion Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Semester Many manes 1999-2000 07/26/2000 Vol 31 No Ice Cream Social Rolls Back The Years (Photo) Sandy L. Otto 27 Carole E. Spencer Michigan Teens Sample A Taste Of College Life Elizabeth Shaffer Sanford (Photo) Meridian Class of ’75 Reunion September 9th Stolen Baseball Cards Recovered At Dump Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Ann Laramie Attention Meridian Classes of ’74 And ‘76 Page 2 School Of Choice Openings At Meridian Public Schools For 2000-20001 School Year Page 5 Valerie I. Ruhle Passes July 13 Valerie I. Ruhle Coleman Calvin College Announces Spring 2000 Graduates Elizabeth A. Dyste Coleman area (Midland) Banules’ Mark 50th Anniversary Antony C. and Irene Banules Hope Arts – Todd Engagement Announced Lacey Marie Arts and Jerald William Todd Page 6 Coleman Talent Development Committee Year End Report 1999-2000 Page 7 Perkins School Reunion August 13 (Photos) Judy Winter Dee and Willie Thomas George and Rose Boots Bud Winter Norma Winter Ron O’Dell Charles Taylor Jim Crippen Bud Winter Joe Sweebe Ann Alexander George Boots Willie Thomas Don Crippen Judy Winter Velta Melchi Edna Harrington Jack Crippen Esther Thomas Gerald (Jim) Michael Middleton Passes July 22 Gerald “Jim” Michael Coleman Middleton Larceny Sends Man To Jail Joseph W. Sherwood Sanford Judge Paul J. Clulo Page 12 Grandson Of Coleman Couple Receives Eagle Scout Peter Hagen Coleman Award Darrell and Sue Weage NMU Announces April Graduates Emily J. Cameron Coleman Linton J. Scott Hope

CCN Trip to Lions Training Camp Aug. 7th Coleman Community Network Coleman Chronicles 08/02/2000 Vol 31 No Paleo Joe Digs For Abandoned Sea Treasures Joseph J. Kchodl Local Paleontologist 29 Page 5 Hinskey – Hasenfratz Exchange Vows Michelle Hasenfratz and Jeff Hinsky Brewer – Caldwell Engagement Announced Kellie J. Brewer and David R. Caldwell Courts Celebrate 50th Anniversary Rolland and Lida Court Coleman Page 6 Don’t Forget! Perkins School Reunion august 13 Irene Henderson (Photos) Rich Henderson Janice Clark Judy Sweebe Anna Mae Morgan Janet Morgan Nancy Morgan Sandy Walls Mylvina Henderson Elaine Schornick Jim Crippen Phyllis Hanggi Ostrowski Page 7 Local Artist Commissioned To Paint Religious B.J. Bill and Sister Darlene Auburn Billboards (Photo) Orad Eric Larsen Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/09/2000 Vol 31 No Centennial Museum Welcomes Visitors (Photo) Dick Graham 30 2 copies, 1 Jeff Eagle Wins American Legion Award (Photo) Jeff Eagle copy page 1 Richard Kryza and 2 only. Page 2 Jeff (cont. from page 1) Page 5 Recent Births At MMMC Milton Glenn Eustaquio Clare Dustin Carl Fletcher Sanford Trevor Daniel Boxery Sanford Kyle Patrick Bolander Sanford Emma Rose Roberts Sanford Katie Nicole Alexander Sanford Alexa Lynn Rogers Sanford

Page 6 Coleman Announces All-Day Kindergarten Pilot Program Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 Wood Chosen At Page For Republican National Jessica Wood Father Mark from Sanford Convention Mark Wood Mother Kristy from Auburn Kristy Wood Red Umbrella May Open At Sanford Park Graduates From Basics Michael J. Winegardner Parents Tom and Judy Shea of Clare Sanford Post 443 Sweeps Grayling Page 11 Fifth Annual Pere Marquette Century Ride August 13th 08/16/2000 Vol 31 No Seniors Party At Annual Picnic (Photo) Sanford 31 Meridian School Board Selects Officers For 00-01 Jon Shaffer Terry Chrivia Mike Bowen Mark Authier Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Douglas J. Wildman of Hope and Jacqueline J. Oelberg of Freeland Kenneth A. Howden and Debra Kay Orvosh both of Hope Donny Lee Francis and Cheryl Lynn LaVier, both of Hope Stuart Earl Wallace and Carol Sue Bentley, both of Hope Adam J. Authier and Sarah Ann Overkamp, both of Sanford John Frederick Kraft and Cathleen Marie Eastman, both of Sanford David William Chubb and Jacquelyn Elizabeth Fauver, both of Sanford Thomas Ezra Grigar and Brenda Kay Warner, both of Sanford Christopher Lawrence Hagerman of Peoria, Arizona and Gwendolyn Irene Maggert of Sanford Jason Douglas Foster and Jennifer Marie Mannor both of Sanford Mark A. Syrowik and Heather Lynn Letts, both of Sanford

Recent Births At MMMC Emma Kae Ann Elliot Sanford Sydney Klein Laplow Sanford Gage Michael Lee Susdorf Sanford DBAs Filed In Midland County Carol J. Drake Marc A. Letts Thomas E. Hollowell Robert Marks Betty T. Kirkley Scott Elmore Page 5 Mercer-Mishler Exchange Vows Melinda sue Mishler and Brent Allen Mercer Burniece R. Coe Passes Aug. 7 Burniece R. Coe Clare Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County William John Laney and Karen Jo Moulton both of Coleman. Kent Charles Eagly and Kristine Ellen Bowman, both of Coleman. Jerry James Reigle and Linda Faye MacDonald, both of Coleman. John Wayne Bosley of Marshill, Maine and Elizabeth Ivy Lewis of Coleman. James Aaron Johnson and Joey Leigh Moore, both of Coleman. Charles W. Nichols and Dawn Cherie Sonntag, both of Coleman. James David Quinn and Jen Denise Smallwood, both of Coleman. Matthew T. Brownlee and Rachel Renae Tigner, both of Coleman. Christopher Ray Miller of Coleman and Terry Lee Maxwell of Beaverton. Joseph Michael Freibe of Waterford, MI and Ruth Elvarene Brack of Shepherd. Craig Alan Dintaman and Averill Anne Donelson, both of Shepherd. John Allen Walker and Shery Louise Farison, both of Shepherd. Calvin College Awards Scholarships Emily Russell Gladwin High Laura L. Russell Gladwin High Jenna M. Wood Beaverton High

DBAs Filed In Midland County Mary A. Rocha Mitchell Whitney David and Lynda McCartney Angela Brown Recent Births At MMMC Wyatt Alan Burgess Coleman Nicholas Rex Lovejoy Coleman 08/23/2000 Vol 31 No Lee Township Opens Park 32 County Approves Concession Stand Blue Star Mothers Meet in Sanford Thelma Jenks Hope And Jerome Township Election Results Theodore M. Wendt Rich Svatora James Cay Stuart B. Bloomfield Conny C. Snyder Connie Bennett Nadine K. Opbroek Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 6 Meridian High School Girl’s Track Team Receives $820 Grant Meridian Junior High Staff Attends Environmental Studies Program Page 12 Midland County Young Farmers Compete In State Softball Tournament (Photo) Coleman Lions To Celebrate 60th Anniversary Lisa Heydens Reports To Army Lisa Heydens Beaverton Studenst Win Major Scholarships In Medallion Laura E. Kirklin Coleman High Competition For WMU 08/30/2000 Vol 31 No WMU June Grads Sharon Ann Tibbits Sanford 33 DBAs Filed In Midland County Luann Kranz Sanford Kenneth Jerry Sanford Tracey Hall Sanford Natalie LeFevre Sanford Karen Rydman Sanford Gerald J. Supinger Sanford Davis Bostater Hope Randy Peppers ? Lisa M. Card Coleman Todd and Kimberly Poorman Coleman Sean Jacobs Shepherd David J. Cummins Shepherd Page 5 Lawrence W. Brickner Passes August 22 Lawrence W. Brickner Sanford W. Dale Herkel Passes Aug. 24 W. Dale Herkel Coleman Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Richard Peger Laczki Jr. and Coleen Brenda Weishuhm George Edward Kennedy Taylor and Diane Lorraine Lewis Bradley William McLane and Rebecca Rose Hubble Radosa David Phillip Wilhelm and Stacie Danielle Young Andres Robert Lewis and Tonia E. Tigner Parsons – VanConant Exchange Vows Mandy VanConant and Todd Parsons Page 7 Midland County Fair 4-H Best Of Show Many names Engagement Announced Karie Swanson and Brett Huggard Announce Engagement Jennifer Vrable and Benjamin Weisbrodt Page 12 D.A.R.E. Program Stresses Good Choices (Photos) Tyler Green Frank Boyce Morgan Mayhew Fern Heard Steven Wright Chris Barden Tesia Dargie Dawn Bauchneght Stefani Pope Ryan Long David Sweeny

Coleman chronicles Many names Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Project Receives Funding 09/06/2000 Vol 31 No Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (Photo) Ken Foster 34 Eric Good Janea Little County Dive Rescue Team Finds No Body In Lake Sanford Lake Man Sentenced To Prison For B&E Charge Charles Edward Natkie Allen Bradley Interiors Judge Paul J. Clulo break in Page 2 Tree Tunnel (Photo) Coleman Road Coleman (cont. from page 1) More Best Of Show And Grand Champions From Many names Midland County Fair 2000 Page 5 Perkins – Mowat Exchange Vows Leah Mowat and Brian Perkins Page 12 Coleman Area Library Summer Reading Program Trisha Powell (Photos) Nicole Cergnul Erik Partlo Megan Partlo Rachel Cutts Elizabeth Havens Coleman Elementary Book Fair Sept. 11, 12, 13 Coleman Chronicles Many names 09/13/2000 Vol 31 No This Old House Is A Log Cabin (Photo) Randy Robinson 35 Page 2 Funke-O’Dell Engagement Announced Sara Kathleen Funke and Jason William O’Dell Senior Christian Singles Club News Clare Page 6 Sge. 1st Class Daryl Szarenski Of Sanford Heads to Daryl Szarenski Olympic Games (Photo) Page 7 Road Work (Photo) Coleman road south of Ruhle (Rosebush) Coleman Chronicles Many names Robin Moyer Earns Certification Robin L. Moyer Colman Coleman Comet classes 1930 – 2000 School Reunion New Arrival It’s a Boy! Cody Wayne Finney Coleman 09/20/2000 Vol 31 No Founder’s Days Marks 20th Anniversary (Photos) H. David Thornton 3 copies 36 Leroy (Duff) and Betty Hubbard George Thornton Page 2 District #One Water Study Provides Working Outline Shirley Martinson Passes Sept. 8 Shirley J. Martinson Beaverton Page 5 Rawleigh Arthur Passes Sept. 7 Rawleigh “Clifford” Arthur Coleman Barbara Friedrich Hasenfratz Passes Sept. 9 Barbara Friedrich Hasenfratz Beaverton Lelah L. Lubs Passes Sept. 9 Lelah Lucille Lubs Coleman Page 7 Meridian Public Schools Upgrade Computers And Begin Roofing Founder’s (Photo) Candy L. Wenzel Pam W. Wenzel Crosses Mark 50th Anniversary Charles and Emma Cross Hope Page 11 Grace Baptist Church In Coleman To Hold Revival Sept. 24-27 Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Wendell L. Banks Passes Sept. 12 Wendell L. Banks Coleman Burns’ Mark 50th Anniversary Robert and Madalyn Burns Coleman Coleman Comet Classes 1930 – 2000 School Reunion 09/27/2000 Vol 31 No Sanford Student At MSU Awarded Travel Industry Angela Gordon Sanford 37 Scholarship (Photo) Logmarks Local News Of Sanford 1881-1882 Recount Request Still Favors Enos Doug Enos

Sanford Historical Society Meeting Minutes Submitted by H. David Thornton Page 5 Sabin – Nash Exchange Vows Nicole Nash and Matthew Sabin Hall – Wainwright Announce Engagement Angela Marie Hall and Robert Joseph Wainwright Bradkes Mark 50th Anniversary Stu and Dorothy Bradke Coleman DeMoines – Goss Engagement Announced Melissa DeMoines and John Goss Patrick Pritchard Passes Sept. 18 Coleman (formerly of) Page 7 Coleman Elementary School First Graders Receive Gift Book Page 12 Coleman Lions Club Announces Winners (Photos) Nick Phillips Curt Gordon Tony Rodriguez Coleman Elem. Scholastic Book Fair A Big Success! Coleman V.F.W. Auxiliary Plan Bazaar November 14 Coleman Chronicles Many names 10/04/2000 Vol 31 No Jerome Twp. Sup. And Daughter Join U.P. Fat Tire Howard G. Schoenherr and 38 Tour (Photo) daughter Shelly Ann Sanford Churches To Hold Pie-eyed Preacher Contest Help Needed To Deliver Meals To Elderly Sanford, Mills and Greendale senior dining centers Page 5 DALMAC Bicyclists Stop At Meridian High School Meridian Elem. Students Excel In Physical Fitness Carl Smith Page 7 Star Chasers Reach For The Stars (Photo) Doug Zadonia Sanford 4-H Club Star Nichole Zadonia Chasers Michele Zadonia Kelly Zadonia Page 16 4-H Celebrates National 4-H Week The Calvarymen Are Coming To Clare Oct. 22 Clare Church of God Coleman Chronicles Many names 10/11/2000 Vol 31 No Meridian Mustangs Shot down At Homecoming Adam Richardson 39 (Photos) Greg DeLisle Aaron Colby Dwayne Valley Derek Fillmore Brandon Badder Fire Causes Damage To Mobile Home Mike Wolfgram American Legion Holds “Tabs For Tots” Program Page 2 Mustangs (cont. from page 1) (Photos) Aaron Marshall Carly Hess Joe Arts Andrea Rudy Chronicles Many names Coleman Chemical Bank Hosting Theresa Crivac Theresa Crivac Retirement Day Friday, October 13 Page 5 Robert E. Mars Passes Oct. 1 Robert E. Mars Coleman Pine Haven Recreation Area Mud Creek Crawl Results The Cavalrymen Are Coming To Clare Oct. 22 Clare Church of God Page 6 Coleman Lions Are Celebrating Their 60th Anniversary Coleman Chronicles Many names Puppet Show Returns To Coleman, Oct. 14 Page 7 Engagement Announced (Photo) Karyn Bailey and Todd Wheeler Announce Engagement (Photo) Jill J. Almasi to Bryan W. Dole Welcome To The Neighborhood (Photo) Seth Frank-Grayson Birth Hardeman 10/18/2000 Vol 31 No Meridian Equestrian Team Breaks For Winter Season Lynsee Wheeler 40 (Photo) Page 2 Youngest SAL Member (Photo) Seth Frank-Grayson Sanford Hardeman Page 5 Coleman V.F.W. Post and Aux. Sponsor Essay George Noland Contest Owen-Wright Engagement Announced Christie Owen and Curt Wright Thurstons Celebrate 45th Anniversary Douglas A. and Barbara L. Sanford Thurston Revival At Sanford First Baptist Church Grubaugh-Dillon Announce Engagement Sarah Grubaugh and Steven Dillon Burtons Celebrate 25th Anniversary Don and Sherry Burton Sanford “Crosswinds” In Concert Oct. 27 At Sanford Church Sanford First Baptist Church Page 7 Grade (Photos) Mr. Lloyd McPartlin Kyle Spencer Taylor Morley Brogan Klouse Chris Eichbauer Ezekial Bolton Ashley Partlo Devin Martin

Page 12 Coleman first Grade Summer Math And Fitness Tiffany Murray Science Field Trip (Photos) Brooke Marble Jessica King Chelsey Ryan Leeann Willett Brittany Bradfield Sarah Engelbert Al Spalding Janelle Sasse Chelsea Snear Katie Pool Cameron Haskell Casey Lewis Christopher Lovejoy Coleman Chronicles Many names 10/25/2000 Vol 31 No She Touched Me (Photo) Alice M. Fini Sanford Lake 41 Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Ann Laramie Page 2 She (cont. from page 1) Recent Births At MMMC Katherine Ellen Fiting Sanford Gage Matthew Hutchins Sanford Lexus (Meyers Coleman) Coleman Skyelar Jean Sturgeon Sanford Ashley Lauren Sutton Sanford Dylan James Wilmes Sanford Arthur Rase Manwell IV Sanford Bryan Michael Edward Sanford Reiss Ann Farger Beaverton Tea Kay Ann Randall Rhodes Daniel Lee Libbey Sanford Kolton Lee Blades Beaverton

Page 5 Matilda P. Cozat Passes Oct. 13 Matilda P. Cozat Coleman Page 7 Second Annual “Race For Success Kickoff” (Photos) Brianna Filhart Mrs. Schepperley Mario Crook Rich Robinson Page 12 Coleman Grandparents Visit (Photos) Mrs. Filhart Mrs. Smith Mrs. Owens Mrs. Zimmerman Coleman Chronicles Many names Recent Births At MMMC Nathan James Light Coleman Cody Wayne Finney Coleman Logan Michael Kleinhardt Coleman 11/01/2000 Vol 31 No Fishing Club Plants Walleye In Sanford Lake Charley Richardson 42 (Photos) Frank Houseworth Joyce Taister

Sanford Council Purchases Land; Recognizes Arthur Norris Outgoing Officials Darleen Huovinen Joe Griffin Page 2 Thomas Render Passes May 26 Thomas O. Render Coleman (Born in) Lewis-Mischley Exchange Vows Amy Mischley and Marc Lewis Aldriches Mark 40th Anniversary Steve and Ruth Ann Aldrich Hope Page 5 School (Photos) Many names Kids given awards Page 7 Election Notice General Election Page 12 Parent Volunteer Helps Coleman First Grade Readers Mary Havens (Photo) Leeann Willett Mrs. Jackie Leppanen 4-H Community Service Recognition Coleman Elementary School September Student Of Devin Hyer The Month (Photos) Zachary Crowl Mariah Fox Katelynn Smith Cameron Blake Jeffrey Siegel Emily Havens Nichole Harcourt Eric Stone Abbie Mayhew Cory Hickerson Dennis Bolton Jesse Kutrieb Jessy Wells Nathan Brown Brittany Bradfield Sarah Bankstahl Sarah Engelbert Ashley Partlo Brogan Klouse Cotey Lytle Cassi Gross Quinton Russell Erin Williams Cameron Haskell Cassidee Retzloff Garret Ranck Coleman Chronicles Many names 11/08/2000 Vol 31 No Sanford Village Council Addresses Safety Issues To 43 Avoid Head-On (Photo) Early Head Start Has Local Head Start (Photo) Tracey G. Fair Lori Morgan Tonya Willman Brenda Valley Cheryl Valley Page 5 Barth – Cay Exchange Vows Hollie Jean Cay and Aaron Timothy Barth Deeth – Bergel Exchange Vows Michelle Bergel and Brian Deeth Hahn – Sharp Engagement Announced Angie L. Hahn and Edward I. Sharp Clark – Richardson Engagement Announced Amanda Louise Clark and Andrew Lee Richardson Page 6 V.F.W. Post #1071 Donates Patriotic Dies To Christopher Lovejoy Coleman Elementary (Photo) Tiffany Long William Snyder Quinton Russell Katie Pool Brooke Marble Leeann Willet Coleman V.F.W. Children Christmas Party December 9th Coleman Begins Hockey Clinics Coleman Chronicles Many names Cathy Kresh Student Teacher At Coleman Schools Cathy Kresh (Photo) Page 7 Start (cont. from page 1) 11/15/2000 Vol 31 No It Was A Graveyard Smash (Photo) 44 WMU August Graduate List Leath M. Kincaid Sanford Delta College’s Spring/Summer Honors List Jeremy Alan Chamberlain President’s List Page 2 Flu Clinic Cancellations In Midland County Coleman V.F.W. Post #1071 Sponsors Essay contest Page 5 Barbara R. Stone Passes Nov. 6 Barbara R. Stone Coleman Leo Vanderpool Passes Nov. 6 Leo V. Vanderpool Coleman Nona C. Weck Passes Nov. 8 Nona C. Weck Coleman Elisabeth Moore Passes Nov. 8 Elisabeth Moore Coleman Michael Sysak Passes Nov. 9 Michael sysak Coleman (raised in) Brabaw – Bass Exchange Vows Tracy Bass and William Brabaw Delta College’s Spring/summer Honors List Craig Alan Wilson Coleman Vice President’s List Coleman O.E.S. Selling Koezes Nuts Coleman O.E.S. Holds 100th Installation Of Officers Many names Page 7 Gross Participates In NRA National Championship Ray Gross (Photo) Page 12 MCYAC Student Grants Fund Computer Scanner Mrs. Elaine Densmore And Recreational Bases For Coleman Elementary Nathan Ward (Photos) Mrs. Mary Lewis Robert Robison Mrs. Lois Berthiaume Greg Onweller Scott Albertson Lori Keller Ashley Davis Coleman Community Gearing Up To Usher In Holiday Season Coleman Chronicles Many names 11/22/2000 Vol 31 No I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream 45 (Photo) Airman Graduates From Basic Training Thomas R. Skinner Edenville Selects Firm To Engineer Water Project Page 2 DBA’s Filed In Midland County Stephanie Lynn Jodoin Barbara L. Luttermoser Tracy A. Hand Stacy L. Martin Michael N. Beck Timothy A. smith Linda Gray-Peppers Tom Dunn Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Chad Michael Swartzendruber and Martha Jeannette Lynn Chuck Allen Lott and Robin Ann Groesbeck Harold Lloyd Dopp and Lola Ruth Wyman Gary Marshall Bunting and Jolee Ann Reder Clare S. Morrow Jr. and Phyllis Marie Crippen Scott Edwin Erskine and Theresa Ann Post Emerson LeRoy Kindy and Debra Lynn Stenger David Merril Kerr and Heidi Anne Colston Michael Edward Brown and Lori Lynn Arthur Jay Mogg and Melva June Hund Daniel Allen Hegyi and Brandi Anne Corner Leroy James Burlingame and Rose Marie Wilke Mark Richard Lewis Jr. and Janelle Autumn Shurlow Donald Todd Dierderich and Jennifer Lee Ryno Robert Matthew Knapp and Shannon Lynn Nimtz

Recent Births At MMRMC Bryce Robert Crowder Page 5 Swanton – Parent Exchange Vows Nicole Lynn Parent and James Michael Swanton Page 7 Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll First Many names Marking Period 2000-2001 Coleman High School Honor Roll First Marking Many names Period 2000-2001 Recent Births At MMRMC Katie Lynn Long Coleman Mackenzie Jane Laney Coleman Page 12 Coleman Community To Host Food Drive And Holiday Parade Mills Township Seeks Water Grant Flu Clinic Cancellations In Midland Cunty Coleman Chronicles Many names 11/29/2000 Vol 31 No Postmaster Urges You To Mail Early Jerry J. Eberhart 46 Gail L. Wilson Sanford First Baptist Church Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 17th Bartletts Celebrate 50h Anniversary Jack and Nora Bartlett Sanford Andersons Celebrate 60th Anniversary Cecil (Andy) and Dorothy Hope (Dot) Anderson Burns’s Mark 68th Anniversary Lige and Marjorie Burns Sanford Page 2 Maynard – Scheel Exchange Vows Sonjia Kristina Scheel and James G. Maynard Elza-Smith Engagement Announced Jennifer Elza and Ryan Smith Page 5 Frederick Krause Passes Nov. 16 Frederick H. Krause Sanford Henry T. Ranck Passes Nov. 20 Henry T. Ranck Coleman Roy Ramsey Passes Nov. 16 Roy Ramsey Coleman Page 7 Coleman Middle School Honor Roll 1st Marking Many names Period 2000-20001 Page 12 Coleman First Round Reading Recovery Students Christopher Lovejoy (Photo) Brooke Marble Quinton Russell William Snyder Darla McFadden In Concert Dec. 3 Darla McFadden Clare Coleman Chronicles Many names 12/06/2000 Vol 31 No Firefighters Visit Meridian Elementary Schools 47 Village Officers Seated, Commissioners Elected Jenny Marr Darleen Huovinen Bruce E. Donner Ray R. Warmbier Joseph Griffin Arnold Sanderson Ron Lowry David Hartshorn Jim Huovinen Jerry Wontorcik Robert T. Sheets Alice Such Suzanne Johnson Mary Kole Jim Sperling Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County Richard Allen Wise and Judith Elaine Kallio Timmy Lee Fitzgerald and Jessica Anne Akin Daniel David Weiers and Jennifer Ann Seeburger William Paul Alexander and Carol Jean Rydman Brian Arthur Skym and Melissa Ann Besaw Richard Scott Hopkins and Rachel Ellen Owens

Page 5 Zaske-Littlejohn Exchange vows Joleen Littlejohn and William Zaske Sarah Cay Named DAR Good Citizen Sarah Jo Cay Hope Test Drives Help Sanford Elementary PTO Raise Funds James A. Barager Passes Nov. 28 James A. Barager Coleman Margaret Kosnik Passes Nov. 25 Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 Ringer Painting To Learn New Words At Coleman Katie Pool Elementary School (Photos) Tiffany Long Village (cont. from page 1) 12/20/2000 Vol 31 No American Legion makes Veterans’ Christmas Merry Ann Laramie 49 (Photo) Joe Deboer SVSU Graduates Receive Degrees Laurie A. Newkirk Hope Leah M. Segura Sanford Bernadette M. Wood Sanford Bells Are Ringing At Mills Twp Historic Schoolhouse Page 2 Edenville Township Fire Department Motto: Expect Richard Bacon The Unexpected John Bacon Charles Dame Jr. Terry Foley Brent Federer Scott Nohel Ray Arnold Dan Skutt Dick Ripke Roger Dufresne Mike Bass

Elizabeth Shaffer Named National Merit Scholarship Elizabeth Shaffer Semifinalist Kennedys Celebrate 65th Anniversary Walter S. and Ada M. Sanford Kennedy Page 5 Annie E. Swantek Passes Dec. 11 Annie E. Swantek Coleman Cleo Jenkins Passes Nov. 28 Cleo “Dewey” Jenkins Coleman V.F.W. Post #1071 Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Faith United Methodist To Hold Christmas Eve Coleman Service

12/27/2000 Vol 31 No Tis The Season (Photos) Dennis R. Toner 50 Carolyn Toner Brent Toner Megan Young Northwood Names Area Students To President’s List Traci L. Foote Sanford Carrie Oldinski

Page 2 Midland County Winter Fishing Contest Jan. 13 Page 5 DeShano – Fiers Exchange Vows Laurie Ann Fiers and Christopher Alan DeShano Goss – DeMoines Exchange Vows Melissa Rae DeMoines and John Alan Goss John Mainhood Passes Dec. 7 John W. Mainhood Coleman (formerly of) Page 7 Chronicles Many names Page 12 Coleman Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly Mrs. Judy Frock (Photos) Angela Baesl Amanda Bailer Kourtney Handy Ashley Huss Brianna Rogers Amanda Babcock Coleman Chronicles Many names Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List Becky J. Bromm Coleman Robert J. Haller 01/03/2001 Vol 31 No Christmas Sing Blends Holiday Voices (Photo) 51 Edenville Considers No-Wake Zone On Sanford Lake City Officials Study Renovations For Beaverton Dam Page 2 Midland County Winter Fishing Contest Jan. 13 Page 5 Elizabeth L. Hutchinson Passes Dec. 24 Elizabeth L. Hutchinson Shepherd Page 12 Recent Births At MMMC Carson Charles Cotton Samantha Ali Hand Amelia Noelle Servis Mackenzie Michele Miller Elizabeth Ann Melchi 01/10/2001 Vol 31 No Claus Stops At American Legion To Meet The Karen Morrison 52 Members’ Children (Photo) Amanda K. Fisher Midland County Snowmobile Operator Assaulted Mid-Michigan Winter Fishing Contest Page 2 Claus (Photo) Mari West Allen West Jasmine West Rudy and Sandy Turk Lewis’ Mark 50th Anniversary Vernell E. and Glenna M. Coleman Lewis Page 5 Betty K. Young Passes Dec. 31 Betty K. Young Coleman Connie J. Joseph Passes Jan. 1 Connie J. Joseph Coleman Ruth A. Boitel Passes Dec. 28 Ruth A. Boitel Sanford Reder – Strickling Exchange Vows Amanda Ann Stickling and Michael Wayne Reder Majority Oppose No-Wake Zones On Sanford Lake Page 7 Ho, Ho, Ho, He’s a Merry Old Soul (Photo) Jessica Jardno Seth Ryan Jardno William Alberts Dorothy Alberts

Recent Births At MMMC Athena Rose Fowler Gabriel Jacob Looker Danielle Rose Beauchamp Katelyn Lee Ludwig Nathaniel Lawrence Edmonds Madison Danielle Dame/Greene Brice Alan Rule Lindgren – Bejcek Exchange Vows Laura Christine Bejcek and Trevor Clayton Lindgren Page 12 Coleman Holiday Parade Committee Thanks Community Coleman Chronicles Many names Grinch Steals Christmas, Police Return Ornaments Scott Ferguson 01/17/2001 Vol 32 No 1 Star Chasers Catch Community’s Light (Photo) Douglas J. Zadonia Kelly L. Zadonia Federer Earns Apprentice Of Year Award Gregory Federer Child – Adult Bowling Tourney Many names Martins Mark 50th Anniversary Len and Mickey Martin Sanford Page 2 DBA’s Filed In Midland County Many names Page 5 Jeannie L. Miller Passes January 6 Jeannie L. Miller Coleman Velta B. Orlando Passes January 4 Velta B. Orlando Formerly of Coleman Kenneth Methner Passes Jan 11 Kenneth V. Methner Coleman Page 12 Grace Baptist Annual Banquet (Photo) Rev. Paul Delmark Linda Delmark Robin Suever Rev. mark Suever

Parent Education Classes To Be Held In Coleman DBA’s Filed In Midland County Stanley and Eleanor Vought Aaron DePraw Robert L. And Sally L. Wells Debbie and Joseph McReavy Dennis A. Hall Robert L. and Jane Babcock Thomas A. Coleband Elizabeth A. Long David R. Jenkins Robert J. Ordiway Jr. Richard A. Croton Allens Mark 50th Anniversary Richard and Julaine Allen Coleman Coleman Chronicles Many names 01/24/2001 Vol 32 No 3 Bloomfield Assumes Position Of Jerome Township Stuart D. Bloomfield Supervisor (Photo) Schoenherr Attends First Commissioner’s Meeting Howard Schoenherr Hope-Edenville Water Line Advances Page 2 Water (cont. from page 1) Jerome (cont. from page 1) Page 12 Coleman Community Children’s Christmas Party Huge Success Mills Senior Center Offers Exercise Program Coleman Chronicles Many names Midland County Officers Association Elects Leaders Sharon Such Joe Dufort Daniel Bloom Jean Shauger Albert Tew Robert Fleming Ruth Knapp Richard Dougherty Jerry Nightlinger 01/31/2001 Vol 32 No 3 Delta College Issues Fall 2000 Honors List Jennifer L. Stevens Rachelle R. Thompson Jaime L. Czewski Tammy S. Berry Jeremy A. Chamberlain Cynthia L. Chant Marcy K. Finney Howard A. Mitchell Michelle L. Musselman Wendy L. Priest Abilene A. Smith Molly M. Gordon Page 5 Chester R. Barden Passes Jan. 20 Chester R. Barden Coleman Dorson A. Butler Passes Jan. 22 Dorson A. Butler Coleman Virgil J. Brownlee Passes January 23 Virgil J. Brownlee Born in Sanford Friendships (Photo) Mrs. Jodie Robinson Mrs. Judy Mitchell Cassidee Retzloff Krystal Barden Krystyna Kerperien Ashleigh Hubbard Janell Sasse Recess (Photos) Richard Johnson Mike Acker Tyler MacDonald Tommy Holton Riley Dickenson Rod Anderson Nate Ward Sam Perkins Brittany Hubbard Amanda Bailer John Murphy Kevin West Samantha Yander Sam Perkins Marcus Brown Page 6 Kiwanis Grant Fosters Exploration Of Missing Teeth Mrs. Jodie Robinson In Coleman first Grade (Photo) Amber Moore Brittany Freidinger Brandon Freidinger Coleman Elementary Recess (Photos) William Booth Tyler Laviolette Riley Dickenson William Peek Michael Dargie Delta Collage Issues Fall 2000 Honors List Kendra L. Eagly Coleman Rayna I. Harsh Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 O’Dell – Funke Exchange Vows Sara Kathleen Funke and Jason William O’Dell CMS Spelling Bee (Photos) Tracie Jones Sarah Novak Catilin Murphy Joni Porter Kellene Gregor 02/07/2001 Vol 32 No 4 Parks Provide Winter Recreation (Photo) Mike Huggard

Receives Bolin Recognition Award (Photo) Jeff Eagle Barbara Bolin Page 2 Parks (cont. from page 1) Harsh-Inman Engagement Melanie D. Harsh Chris Inman Page 5 Hoard – Fruchey Engagement Announced Heidi Hoard and Isaac Fruchey Showalter – Pursell Exchange Vows Jennifer Lee Pursell and Kenneth Christopher Showalter Kerr – Coston Exchange Vows Heidi Anne Coston and David Kerr Merle VanVechten Passes Jan. 25 Merle VanVechten Helen Weidman Passes Jan. 29 Helen Weidman Coleman Walter H. Brugger Passes Jan 31 Walter H. Brugger Coleman Rodney Mcginnis Passes Jan. 26 Rodney J. McGuinnis Swans Mark 50th Anniversary Bill and Lou Ella Swan Sanford Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Elementary November Students Of The Many names Month (Photos) Month (cont. from page 6) Photos Many names 02/14/2001 Vol 32 No 5 Martial Arts Makes A formal Entry In Mills John “ben” Zerbe Township (Photos) Julie K. Phung Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names Month (Photos) Many names Grade school kids with awards Dewey Bonar Passes Feb. 1 Dewey Bonar Coleman Page 5 Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll Second Many names Marking Period Norma M. Tanner Passes Feb. 2 Norma M. Tanner Coleman Page 6 7th Annual Mid Michigan Winter Fishing Contest Many names (Photos) Page 7 Surprise On Your 40th (Photos) Eleanor (Taister) Matthews – Lanz Engagement Announced Emily Rose Matthews and Thomas Alan Lanz Grant Mrs. Berthiaume Bonnie Ranck Coleman Elementary Recess Activities (Photos) Ruby Williams Amanda Burkett Jocelyn Button Beth Fett Aranda Bushre Alicia Ordiway Keri Scott Jessica Banks Page 12 Coleman Elementary December Students Of The Many names Month (Photos) Coleman Elementary Recess (Photos) Katrina Myers Lacy Czarnecki Brittany Hubbard John Murphy Reading buddies At Coleman Elementary Enjoy Theresa Baress “Good Math Reads” Provided By Kiwanis Grant Charles Weck (Photo) Mrs. Rose Benjamin Chelsea Ryan Mrs. Jackie Lappanen 02/21/2001 Vol 32 No 6 Nordic Ski Patrol Keeps Skiers Safe (Photo) Meridian Mustangs Win Jack Pine Conference Meridian Public Schools Receives Full Accreditation Page 5 Alisha S. Begley Passes Feb. 9 Alisha Sue Begley Coleman Recent Birth Ron Bailey At MMRMC McKenna Mae Douglas Danielle Elizabeth Wetherell Lucas John Lueder Dakota James Lindenmeyer Annabelle Lynn Bovee Walker James Shears Ty James Hagaen Alyssa Maria Aultman Alexander Brady Nohel Ella Christine Lindgren Roth-Krenzke Engagement Announced Joslyn Roth and Jason Parents of groom Dennis Krenzke and Darlene Krenzke of Sanford Page 7 Coleman Elementary Recess News (Photos) Jessica Rickord Allison Waldie Brandon Curtis Ron Bailey Angel Willett Corinne bishop James Plamp Tommy Holton Richard Johnson Ron Bailey Alex Holton Kendra Snear Brandon Curtis Angel Willett Corinne Bishop Allison Waldie Jessica Rickord

Coleman High School Honor Roll 1st Semester 200- Many names 2001 Mustangs (cont. from page 1) Page 12 4-H Leaders Recognized (Photos) Many names Parenting Classes Offered In Coleman Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/28/2001 Vol 32 No 7 Sanford First Baptist Church Holding Revival (cover page Services march 11-14 says 21, but incorrect) Page 12 Wins Teddy Bear (Photo) Betty thrush Emily Hubbell Billie Hubbell Dorothy Robinson Coleman Chronicles Many names Lenten And Easter Week Schedule For Our Lady Of The Most Blessed Sacrament Monastery Date Issue Major Topics/Photos Key Names Other Notes Number 11/19/2001 Vol 32 No Founder’s Day Parade Honors Village’s Past Ed and Althea Maticka 36 Achievements (Photos) Howard G. Schoenherr and wife Barbara Richard Graham Page 7 Founder’s Days Revisit Historic Eras (Photo) George Thornton Hilton Headley Page 8 Founder’s Days Revisit (Photos) Alice Lund Ruth Tomlinson Vert-Corbat Exchange Vows Salena Corbat and Peter Vert

06/02/2004 Vol 35 No The Sanford Centennial Museum Opens Memorial 21 Day Weekend 2 copies, one 5 Generations Gather For Family Picture (Photo) Dorothy Wentz copy has Jerzey Lynn Wentz page 1 and 2 Brad Wentz only Clark Wentz Chris Wentz Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Middle School Track News Coleman Middle School Girls Track Wins Many names Conference Meet Page 7 Grace Baptist Children Visit Cereal City (Photo) Rachel Carson Michael Carson Coleman Middle School track boys Take First In Many names Conference Meet

Page 10 Bernice A. Staley Passes May 22 Bernice A. Staley Gladwin 06/09/2004 Vol 35 No Sanford Centennial Museum Has A New Exhibit Nancy Lackie 22 Senior Center To Hold Open House With A Free Breakfast Basket Weaving Class Offered at Senior Center Sanford Senior Center To Hold Evening Dance Thomas-Daniels-Hand American Legion Post 443 Gary Jackson (Photos) Russell Spangler Joanne Spaulding Chris Collison Glenda Skym Deb Rogers Penny Fleischmann Nancy Lewis Page 2 Paetz/Peterson Northern Pike Sanford Lake Open W. C. Paetz Winners (Photos) Bob Peterson Bruce Bowland Lonnie Florida Tim Florida

Vacation Bible School June 21-25 At Faith United Coleman Methodist Church Page 10 From The Front Page Of The Coleman Tribune, March 12, 1953 “Coleman wins District Opener; Lose to Shepherd” Middle School girls Track Team Competes At Many names Breckenridge Middle School boys Track Takes 1st At Breckenridge Many names Coleman Chronicles Many names Bowling League Raises Money For MidMichigan Lynn MacKenzie Ladies of the Night Hospice Bowling League of Sanford Page 12 Coleman Memorial Day 2004 (Photos) Gene Robinson Coleman Chronicles Many names 06/16/2004 Vol 35 No Visit Buttonville’s Historical Post Office In The 23 Sanford Centennial Museum Page 2 Pickle Jar Theatre To Perform At The Coleman Area Library Coleman Chronicles Owens Bower Jenkins MacDonald Page 6 CYAA’s “Home Run Derby” Deemed A Success! (Photo) Veterans Remembered On Memorial Day (Photo) Eric Fabian Shane McConnell Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 Coleman Elementary School 4th Quarter Honor Roll Many names 06/23/2004 Vol 35 No Log Cabin Day At the Sanford Centennial Museum 24 2 copies Army Sgt. Selected For Olympics Team (Photo) Daryl L. Szarenski Beverly M. Szarneski Page 2 What A Show! (Photos) Ron and Mary Watson Page 4 Clare Summerfest 2004 Starts June 26 Page 5 City Of Clare Chosen As A Michigan Main Street Winner Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names Little League News Page 10 Dorothy (Hackett) Brown Passes June 16 Dorothy Brown Sanford Page 12 What A Show! (Photo) Coleman Lions Club News (Photos) Lynn Brugger Ross Kent David Mossner Al Mueller

Former Isabella County 4-H Member Honored As Vera J. Wiltse Coleman Outstanding 4-H Alumnus 07/14/2004 Vol 35 No The Sanford Centennial Museum Has A New 27 American Indian Exhibit 1 full copy, 1 Ice Cream Social At Sanford United Methodist copy that is Church just page 1/2 Annual Pere Marquette Trail Ride Is August 8 Page 2 Fike Family Holds 76th annual Family reunion Jim Fike Coleman Coleman Chronicles Frances Curtin Rose Curtin John Curtin Vernell Diment Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harvey Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carter E. J. Digby Page 6 Regional Champs (Photo) Joe Albaugh

Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 2003 Quality Water Report City of Coleman 6/24/04 Page 6 Beaverton Metals Technology Students Float Their James Hackworth Boat (Photo) Mr. Greenacre Shane Rotarius

07/21/2004 Vol 35 No Edenville 7th Day Adventist School Accepting 28 Applications Page 1 and 2 The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Train History only 07/28/2004 Vol 35 No Sanford Seniors Hawaiian Day (Photo) Pam Wells 29 Beatrice Breidinger Erik Breidinger Lisa Weirauch Ashley Purdo Virginia Lee Rachel Steih Becky Weirauch Alexandra Greene Marissa Greene (article cut out of front page) Page 7 City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice Kathleen Lewis City Clerk Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Arthur E. Rydman “Cousins” Day Barbara Bailer Coleman 08/04/2004 Vol 35 No (Front page article cut out.) 30 CMU Announces May Graduates Janna K. Kostus Sanford names listed. Too Andres J. Lafave many names to list from Brandon J Potter Hope, Beaverton and Stephanie Smith Gladwin. Kimberly J Bedtelyon Blue Star Mothers Meet Ann Laramie Page 7 City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice Kathleen Lewis City Clerk Page 10 Patricia A. Peters Passes July 23 Patricia Ann Peters Coleman Raymond L. Marshall Passes July 23 Raymond L. Marshall Coleman Page 12 Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Paul and Nancy (Rease) Fox North Bradley CMU Announces May Graduates Andy T. Clark Coleman Jacqueline Kaye Davis Clare Bridget May Forsberg More names from Farwell Ana M. Guerriero not listed here. Beth N. Kindel Michael F. Paniagua Patrick D. Warner Coleman Chronicles Many names Betty Jean Prout Passes July 28, 2004 (Photo) Betty Jean Prout Graduated from Coleman High School and was Valedictorian. 08/11/2004 Vol 35 No Sanford Lions Club To Hold Hearing Screening 31 Clinic Sept. 11 Help Build Children’s Playground At Sanford, Saturday, August 14 Sanford Centennial Museum’s Oldest Civil War Hero John W. H. Brooks Edenville Seventh-day Adventist Church Gladwin Calvin Taylor Seventh-day Adventist Church Host Concert Page 2 Airman Arrives For Duty Alan M. Rydman Coleman Page 10 Linda D. Moore Passes July 30 Linda D. Moore Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/18/2004 Vol 35 No The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Brown Caboose 32 Quilt History At The Sanford Centennial Museum Page 10 Ty Decker Passes August 6 Ty Lynn Decker Coleman Ralph W. Shady Passes August 6 Ralph William Shady Coleman Elias “Eli” Martinez Jr. Passes August 4 Elias “Eli” Martinez Jr. Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Potter’s House To Hold Women’s Retreat 09/01/2004 Vol 35 No (Front page cut out) 34 Page 2 The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Founder’s Day By Maria D. Ancic Celebration And Parade (Part of article cut out) Page 6 Roger E. Aultman Passes August 19 Roger E. Aultman Beaverton Delores M. Shepard Passes August 26 Delores Mae Shepard Memorial Service For Brad Lee Allen Brad Lee Allen Coleman Page 7 Sanford Based 4-H club Has Good Year At Fair Valentina Marsh (Photos) Miranda Marsh Bradley Post Breanna Nadonly Kayla Briggs Morgan Elliott Kalle Martinex Rhiannon Parsons Kelly Zadonia Jenna Post Nichole Zadonia Page 8 Coleman High & Middle School Fall 2004 sports Schedule Page 12 Coleman Wesleyan Church Holding Evangelistic Outreach Coleman Chronicles Many names 09/08/2004 Vol 35 No Sanford Lions Paint Church For Historical Society 35 (Photos) 2 copies Sanford Lions Will Be Busy On Founders Day Founder’s Day Celebration Sept. 11-12 Page 2 Founder’s (cont.) Page 10 Mary Jean Maher passes Aug. 28 Mary Jean Maher Forrest R. Lennox Passes August 27 Forrest J. Lennox Irma M. Berthume Passes Sept. 1 Irma M. Berthume Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names

Coleman Lions Announce Raffle Winners (Photos) 09/29/2004 Vol ? No ? (Article and top cut out of front page) 2 copies with 7th Day Advantist Church Holding meetings Edenville front page cut up. Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Lions Club Welcomes Two New Members (Photos) Sue Krohn Joe Grosbeck Ann Roeseler 10/20/2004 Vol 35 No Founders Day 2004 (Photos) Harry Woods 41 John Billingsley Pauline Fink

Page 2 Joyce Leonard & The Tumbleweeds To Perform At Joyce Leonard Shepherd Benefit (Photo) Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 9 Coleman High & Middle School Fall 2004 sports Schedule 11/03/2004 Vol ? No ? (Article cut out of front page) Valley All Stars Announcements Many names Sheriff Reder Warns Of Possible Fraudulent John. S. Reder Telemarketing Page 3 Cherri’s Feed-n-Seed and Birder’s Boutique Holding Grand Re-Opening Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Faith United Methodist To Dedicate Fellowship Hall Coleman Beaverton Author Visits Coleman (Photo) Susan Leppert Gale Nelson 11/24/2004 Vol 35 No Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Ann Laramie 46 Thelma Jenks Valley Lanes Hosts Youth/Adult Tournament Many names The Sanford Centennial Museum Thanksgiving By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Tradition Secretary Page 10 Elva L. Sasse Passes Nov. 13 Elva L. Sasse Coleman Robert G. Bean Passes Nov. 15 Robert George Bean Rosebush Doris A Young Passes Nov. 16 Doris A. Young Coleman Pull out section for property taxes 3+ pages Page 15 Valley Lanes Hosts Youth/Adult Tournament Many names 12/15/2004 Vol 35 No Wood Continues As MFB President Berrien, Otsego Wayne H. Wood 49 Farmers Join MFB Board Page 11 Charlene K. Young Passes December 5 Charlene K. Young Freeland Frederick W. East III Passes December 3 Frederick Wiggins East III Sanford Edgar P. Fortin Passes Nov. 17 Edgar Paul Fortin Sanford Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Ferris Announces Summer 2004 Honors List Adam C. Amble Coleman Danielle M. Wilson Coleman Kathryn M. Richardson Sanford Kari A. Stevens Sanford Karen Youmans Sanford Local Author To Hold book signing Dec. 22 Susan Leppert Beaverton 01/19/2005 Vol 36 No 2 (Front page article cut out and missing) Page 16 Coleman Chronicles Many names 1/26/2005 Vol 36 No 3 Chris Jeroue Places First In Fishing Contest (Photo) Chris Jeroue Page 6 Winners Of The Adult Panfish Division (Photos) Mike Yambrick Chris jeroue Randy Novak Corey Maltby Many names Third Place Winners (Photos) Mike Yambrick Liz Jeroue Possible Future MCSFA’s Fish Princess Calista Post Page 7 (more MCSFA fishing pictures) Sherry Witkop Page 12? Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/02/2005 Vol 36 No 4 Senior Centers Schedule Parties for February 2 copies, 1 The Sanford Centennial Museum’s New Years Richard Graham By Maria D. Ancic, SHS copy article Resolution Secretary cut out. Page 7 Coleman Elementary School Second Quarter Honor Many names Roll Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/09/2005 Vol 36 No 5 Page 6 Coleman High & Middle School Winter 2005 Sports (Schedule) Page 8 Students Of The Month November (Photos) Many names Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/16/2005 Vol 36 No 6 Page 4 Frank E. VanBlarcom Passes February 7 Frank E. VanBlarcom Donna L. Montgomery Passes February 9 Donna L. Montgomery George W. Hunt Passes Feb. 10 George W. Hunt Page 8 Coleman Elementary Students Of The Month Many names December Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/23/2005 Vol 36 No 7 Page 10 Kenneth A. Cameron Passes February 15 Kenneth A. Cameron Coleman Carl F. Miller Passes Feb. 16 Carl F. Miller Farwell Page 11 Coleman Chronicles Many names Looking Back (Photos) Arden Barnhart Photos and history courtesy Don Hopkins of Floyd Hall of Coleman Gene Barnhart Dale Barnhart Coleman Youth Athletic Assoc. Holding Registration 03/02/2005 Vol 36 No 8 County Officials To speak At Trailside Senior Center Jerry Nielsen Dave Benda

March Activities Slated For Senior Centers Page 5 Ray Slates Passes Feb. 19 Ray slates Lucy M. Schlicker Passes February 21 Lucy M. Schlicker Bertha E. Medford Passes February 21 (Photo) Bertha E. Medford Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Donkey Basketball, Saturday, March 12 Looking Back (Photos) 03/09/2005 Vol 36 No 9 2 copies Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names New Library Board Sets Millage Request (Photo) Many names V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary To Hold Craft Bazaar 03/16/2005 Vol 36 No 10 Page 6 Coleman Elementary Students Of The Month Many names January (Photos) Page 16 Coleman Chronicles Many names Search Dog Team coming To Clare 03/23/2005 Vol 36 No 11 Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Looking Back (Photos) 03/30/2005 Vol 36 No New Happenings At The Sanford Centennial Jim Johnson By Maria D. Acic, SAHS 12 Museum Secretary 2 copies Sanford Eagles To Host Blood Drive Page 5 Malva Bell Wallace Passes March 21 Malva Bell Wallace Coleman Lawrence E. Clarke Passes March 18 Lawrence E. Clarke Coleman Ralph S. Slocum Passes March 22 Ralph Sherman Clare Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Clare Church Of God To Host Singers 04/06/2005 Vol 36 No Landline Phone Service On Top Again 13 2 copies The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Lumberjack By Maria D. Ancic Lingo Page 2 Looking Back (Photo) Coleman Elementary Students To Receive Book Happy 75th Birthday (Photo) Dave Hoffman Retired School Personal Assoc. To Meet Robert Bourne Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Service News Christopher P. Earls 04/13/2005 Vol. 36 No Sanford Lions To Hold White Cane Sales May 6th 14 and 7th Romance At The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic. SAHS Secretary Sanford Lions Club Wins (Photo) Janalee Mcclure Lynn Mast Maranda Robinson Page 2 TDS Telecom Announces Local Winners Of Essay Erin Dush Contest Gina Varner Page 5 Mary V. Lewis Passes April 1 Mary “Verdella” Lewis Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 04/20/2005 Vol 36 No The Founder’s Day Re-enactors Hilton Headley 15 Bill Lackie Page 2 “Meet The Candidates” Night April 21 Colon Laney Teal Saylor Michael Stremlow Levon Crowl CMD Board To Meet April 27 Page 14 30 Years Of Helping Children (Photo) Peggy Verch Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 10 Wanda Cilley Passes April 8 Wanda Cilley Teresa Y. Sherman Passes April 8 Teresa Y. Sherman Coleman Frank J. Primsar Passes April 13 Frandk J. Primsar Coleman Phyllis J. Haggart Passes April 11 Phyllis “Joan” Haggart Coleman 04/27/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Frankoma Pottery Marilyn Graham By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 16 Secretary Page 2 Library Family Fun Day Draws Hundreds (Photos) Priscilla Zastrow Kim Denton Joey Dietsch Page 3 In Memoriam 1930-2002 (Photo) No name Poem by Dawn J. Chapman Page 4 It’s Springtime At Alwood’s (Photo) Carol Bearup Page 5 Eugene E. Lattimer Passes April 20 Eugene E. Lattimer Coleman Sheldon L. Methner Passes April 20 Sheldon L. Methner Coleman New Arrivals It’s A Girl! Kloey Jade Stannek Page 6 Coleman Elementary School Third Quarter Honor Many names Roll Page 7 County Veterans Receive Over $11 Million Book Buddies (Photo) Cole Meskill Taylor Meskill Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 8 Coleman Middle School Track Teams Win Meet Many names Library Fundraiser Tops One-Million dollars Jim Mishler 05/04/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Lions To Sell White Canes 17 Midland County Master Gardeners Help Beautify Jean Krause The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail (Photo) Ann Adams Gina Pederson Janelle Steckley May Johnson Deb Fugate Cheryl Weeks-Roston The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Poetry By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS Secretary Page 2 Senior Center Activities Scheduled For May 2nd Annual Home Run Derby – May 14, 2005 Page 4 Kathleen “Joy” Broka Passes April 28 Kathleen “Joy” Broka Coleman Page 12 County Receives $477,000 Homeland Security Grant Coleman Chronicles Many names

05/11/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Shoe Cobbler By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 18 Secretary 2 copies with Page 2 Fitzpatrick Farm Receives Award Leo Fitzpatrick second copy main page article cut out. Dale Fike marks 90th Birthday (Photo) Dale Fike Coleman Looking Back (Photo) Miles Harsh By Floyd Hall Bob Curtiss Gene Barnhart Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Library: Community Support Gives New Life Kim Denton (Photo) Bob Beacom Sheila Bissonnette Rich Smith Polly Collum Jim Mishler 05/18/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford White Cane Sales Huge Success Bob Burnison 19 2 copies with Memorial Day At The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS second copy Secretary main page article cut out. Safety Town Offered At Sanford Elementary Page 2 Coleman Middle School Track Team Takes 1st Many names Coleman Middle School Girls Track Wins Meet Many names Evart Invitational Many names Page 5 William B. Newman Passes April 28 William B. Newman (Billy) Born in Sanford Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Everyone Invited To Summer Library Program Kitty Mishler (Photo) Peggy Verch Safety Town Offered At Coleman Elementary Page 8 How Time Flies (Photo) Deborah (Herman) and Thomas Hull High School Students Raising Funds For Trip 05/25/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Michigan Nature By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 20 Exhibit Secretary 2 copies Sanford Farmers’ Market Opens Memorial Day By Bill Sublette Sanford To Hold Memorial Day Parade Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names Winchester Is Winner Of Mother’s Day Drawing Angela Winchester Coleman (Photo) Dorothy Robinson

MDOT To Host Public Meeting Regarding M-30 Construction In Midland County Page 6 Summer Operations Begin This Week Page 12 Coleman High School Valedictorian, So- Kelsey Sprenger Salutatorians (Photos) Sarah Novak Jessica Sullivan Coleman High School Baseball Coleman Lions Help With Reshingling Costs (Photo) Gene Robinson Al Mueller Pianists Hold Spring Recital (Photo) Abigail Haught Alayna Haught Levi Ellis Rachel Carson Sarah Covey Grace Carson David Ellis Seth Ellis Seth Custer 06/01/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Lions Install New Officers For 2nd Year Al Miglio 21 (Photos) Charlene Burnison Sanford Centennial Museum’s Spring Cleaning By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS Secretary Stamas Honored With Distinguished Service Award Sen. Tony Stamas Page 5 Bernard L. Blackledge Passes May 17 Bernard LaVerne Blackledge Freeland Page 6 Looking Back (Photo) Amos Spencer Pere Marquette Railroad 3 Social Curtis ½ miles east of Coleman Burley Hall Boyd Orr Page 8 Coleman elementary Students Of The Month For Many names March 2005 (Photos) Page 12 “Tour de Trail” Riding the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail By Rich Young (Photos) Rormsma Receives 30 Year Award Duane Formsma

06/08/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s History Book By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 22 Secretary Page 3 The Mountain Man By Bill Sublette (mentions Coleman) Page 8 Gladys E. Witbeck Passes May 29 Gladys E. Witbeck Coleman Travis S. Koch Laycee L. Koch Pass May 29 Travis Shayne Koch Laycee Leigh Koch Rodney S. Koch Passes May 29 Rodney Koch Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Class Of 1955 Holds Reunion (Photos) Faith United To Hold bible School 06/15/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Log Cabin History By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 23 Secretary Page 5 Walter McCallister Passes June 4 Walter “Waddie” Coleman McCallister Page 6 Building A Place To Play Saturday, June 18 Coleman Chronicles Many names Looking Back (Photos) Wes Delamarter Sotry Floyd Hall, photos Edwin R. Simons Bob Simons Sylvester Yager Charles P. Smith Local 4-H Program Seeking Host Families for Summer Guests Blood Drive, June 23 At Coleman Library Page 7 Coleman Elementary School Fourth Quarter Honor Many names Roll Page 8 2004 Quality Water Report City of Coleman 06/02/05 06/22/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Blue Mother’s George H. Maines By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 24 Exhibit Secretary Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS Secretary Law Arbor #352 Celebrates Flag Day (Photo) Glen Emmendorfer Pam O’Shaughnessey Louis Emmendorfer Joyce Vought Eric Dorrien Dave Camp Ken Buck Mildred Holubik Elaine Delaney

Page 2 Local Students Inducted Into National Honor Roll Amanda Bailer Students from the Mike Baker Coleman/Sanford area. Alicia Boursaw Patrick Boyle Nathan W. Fortier Hanna Gates Tiffany Harcourt Keith a. Johnson Emily Kirklin Jesse Kolkman Lindsay M. Murray Page 10 Arlene G. McNally Passes June 10 Arlene G. McNally Coleman Coleman Car show (Photos) Story and photos by bill Sublette Page 16 Looking Back (Map) Story and Map by Floyd Hall Coleman chronicles Many names Blood Drive, June 23 At Coleman Library 3 – 7 p.m.

06/29/2005 Vol 36 No 25 2 copies Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 07/06/2005 Vol 36 No A Great Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 26 Museum Secretary Tea Time At the Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS Secretary Page 7 Senior Center Activities Scheduled in July Page 8 Coleman High School Honor Roll Sixth Marking Many names Period 2004-2005 Page 12 Benefit Dinner For Margaret Cronk Margaret Cronk Isabella Baptist Church To Host Event Coleman Chronicles Many names 07/13/2005 Vol 36 No Brunch At The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS 27 Secretary Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names It’s Nearly Time To Hit The Trail Page 6 Coleman Pharmacy Get Makeover (Photos) Jeff Walton Story and Photos by Bill Ron Klumpp Sublette Dorothy Robinson Former Resident Presents Book On Klondike And Gold Rush Page 8 Dan B. Crampton Passes July 3 Dan B. Crampton Coleman Sharon K. Wheeler Passes July 5 Sharon K. Wheeler Coleman 07/20/2005 Vol 36 No Ice Cream Social July 21 Sanford United Methodist 28 Church 2 copies A Michigan Legend At The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS Museum Secretary Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 12 Coleman Senior Center Hosts A Photo Exhibit And 2 Duane Hagon Official Therapy Dogs (Photos) Ginny Jossi May Aultman Zella O’Dell

Northern Mich. Announces Dean’s List For Winter Sandra J. Sczepanski Coleman Semester Alison M. Gunden Clare 07/27/2005 Vol 36 No Seniors Enjoy Hawaiian Day (Photo) Rachel Steih 2nd copy full 29 Alexandra Greene paper Beatrice Breidinger Virginia Lee Lisa Weirauch Erik Breidinger Becky Weirauch Kailey Scott Pages 1,2, 11, The Sanford Centennial Museums Secrets By Maria D. Ancic SAHS Secretary 12 only Page 6 Ida Jean Boots Passes July 15 Ida Jean Boot Coleman Judithe F. Yahrmarkt Passes July 19 Judithe F. (Floeter) Edenville Yahrmarkt Page 12 Grace Baptist To Hold Bible School Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/03/2005 Vol 36 No Playtime At The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic 2nd copy full 30 copy Pages 1, 2, Concert in Sanford Park Cancelled Bob Burnison 11, 12 only Page 2 Senior Center Activities Scheduled For August Page 12 Wentz Family Holds Reunion Brad Wentz Service News Chris P. Earls Coleman Chronicles Many names

08/10/2005 Vol 36 No Michigan Supreme Court Grants County Favorable 2 copies, 2nd 31 Ruling copy full copy Page 1,2,11, Founder’s Day Is Coming To Sanford Nancy Lackie Coleman 12 only Page 8 Peter I. Stickland passes July 29 Peter Irwin Strickland Robert E. Vasold Passes August 1 Robert “Bob” Eugene Vasold Sanford Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/17/2005 Vol 36 No 2 copies 32 Page 5 Matthew P. Phillips Passes August 8 Matthew P. Phillips Clare Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 James H. Dark Passes August 10 Janes H. Dark Hope Joseph M. Fancovic Passes August 10 Joseph M Fancovic

08/24/2005 Vol 36 No The History Of The Founder’s Day Bean Soup By Maria D. Acic 2 copies 33 Jean Houghton Barbara Schoenherr John Billingsley Pages Coleman Chronicles Many names 1,2,11,12 only 08/31/2005 Vol 36 No The History Of The G.A.R.’s Civil War Bean Soup By Maria D. Ancic 2 copies, 1 34 full copy Pages 1,2,11 Lions Paint School House For Historical Society Bob Burnison and 12 only (Photos) Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Lorene E. Verga Passes August 21 Lorene E. (Gozesky) Verga Sanford Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Property Tax Act Amended 09/07/2005 Vol 36 No Pull Up A Lawn Chair Beachside And Enjoy the 35 Show 2 copies Page 5 Coleman Comet 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Colman Lion Club Raffle Results (Photos) Scott Middleton Curt Gordon Ann Roeseler Casey Barlow Mike Hulbert Trevor Hulbert Spencer Hulbert St. Philip Neri To Hold Chicken Dinner 09/14/2005 Vol 36 No 36 2 copies Page 5 Colman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 8 William P. Schmidt Passes Sept. 1 William P. Schmidt Coleman 09/21/2005 Vol 35 No Midland Sport Fishing Assoc. Has Float In Founder’s 2 copies, each 37 Day Parade incomplete Pages The Perfect Founder’s Day Celebration and Parade Dick Graham 1,2,11,12 (Photo) Nancy Lackie only Bill Lackie Rick Goodwin John Billingsley Jan Biggs Ruth Ann Nagle Page 2 Sanford 4-H Club Participates In County Fair (Photo) Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Faith United To Hold Attic Treasures Sale Coleman Page 8 “Treasures Inside” At Grace Baptist VBS (Photos) Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Historic Coleman Pharmacy (Photo) 09/28/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Great 2005 Year Nancy Lackie 2 copies, 1 38 full copy Pages 1,2,11, Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names 12 only 3rd Annual Dan & Liz Bailer Reunion Held Dan and Liz Bailer Page 6 Dale J. Fike Passes Sept. 16 Dale J. Fike Coleman Page 8 Sanford Star Chasers (Photos) Kelly Zadonia Josh Briggs Kayla Brigss Miranda Marsh Amanda Briggs Felica Melchi Kayla Briggs Valentina Marsh Rhiannon Parsons Bradley Post Page 12 Lion President Roeseler Receives “President’s Ann Roeseler Award” (Photo) Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary (Photo) Orville and Joan Curtis Historic Coleman Pharmacy (Photo) Story and Photo by Bill Sublette 10/05/2005 Vol 36 No Dinner Theater at Senior Center Scheduled 2 copies, 1 39 full copy Pages 1, 2, “A Picture Perfect Founder’s Day (Photos) 11, 12 only Ethnic Dinners Back At Trailside Senior Center Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Joan A. Curtis Passes Joan Adrienne Curtis Margaret A. Simlik Passes Sept. 27 Margaret A. Simlik Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Plans Underway For Coleman Community Holiday Parade 10/12/2005 Vol 36 No Founder’s Day Pictures (Continued) (Photos) Chuck Sorg 40 Kay Sorg 2 copies Upcoming Senior Center Activities Page 6 Pauline Johnson Passes October 6 Pauline “Peg” Johnson Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Benefit Dinner Oct. 15 For Tom Hagon Tom Hagon Coleman Lions News Tom Hagon

10/19/2005 Vol 36 No Hauntings At The Sanford Centennial Museum 41 Page 1 and 2 2 copies Founder’s Day Parade Pictures (Photos) only

10/01/2008 Vol 39 No A Fun Founder’s Day 2008 39 Page 1 and 2 Sanford Founder’s Day Is Lots Of Fun! (Photos) Beryl and Harry Woods only Jenny Allswede

10/26/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford founders Day Events (Photos) 2 copies, 1 42 full copy 1 copy has Service News Daryl L. Szarenski ages 1, 2, 11, and 12 only Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Reva R. Miller Passes October 16 Reva R. Miller Freeland Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Todd Family Records Five Generations (Photos) Many names 10/19/2005 – Legal notices and property information 11/02/2005 11/02/2005 Vol 36 No 43 Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names Church Harvest Dinner Friday, November 4 Page 6 Darrell L. Brown Passes October 21 Darrell L. Brown Coleman George C. Lewis Passes October 23 George Clarke Lewis Page 12 Coleman Holiday Parade Theme Is “A Country Christmas” 2005 Coleman Royalty (Photo) Jayson Lincoln Kayla Guisbert Coleman Karate Class (Photo) Carly Starnes Story and photo courtesy of Mariah Allen Loren Partlo Ashley Partlo Megan Partlo Erik Partlo Join Mrs. B At The Library! Patty Bugh (Mrs. “B”)

11/09/2005 Vol 36 No Service News Michael J. Girard 44 Jack Barber Posts Celebrate 25th Anniversary (Photos) Frederic “Fritz” Post Eleanor (Taister) Post Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 11/16/2005 Vol 36 No Thanksgiving Facts From The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 2 copies. 1 45 Museum Secretary full and 1 copy pages 1, 2, 11, 12 only Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Lions Club Member Honored Al Mueller Page 7 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 1st Marking Period Many names Page 8 Coleman Lions Hold Community Halloween Party Karen Bertodatto (Photos) 11/23/2005 Vol 36 No Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Ann Laramie 46 Page 2 Dear Coleman Community Farmer: Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Winter Sports Calendar Page 6 Roy A. Samsel Passes Nov. 14 Roy A. Samsel Coleman Bonnie J. Mogg Passes Nov. 15 Bonnie J. Mogg Rosebush Page 12 Coleman Community Holiday Food Drive Coleman V.F.W. To Hold Soup Supper Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Girl Wins Contest (Photos) Andrea Beatty Aleesha Newcomb Kelsie Cozat 11/30/2005 Vol 36 No “Good Company” To Perform At Trailside Senior 47 Center Quality of Life Drives Local Environmental Health Efforts Page 2 Coleman’s Boxing Club Coleman Community Food Pantry, Dec. 2 & 5 Quality of Life Drives Local Environmental Health Efforts (cont.) Page 5 Coleman Karate Students (Photo) Tim Page Carley Starnes Cameron Blake Neil Moldenhauer Megan Partlo Erik Partlo Nick Cerginal Ross Moldenhauer Kenneth Hagerty Ashley Partlo Rachel Cuts Riki Gross Jonn Malinich Curtis Bell Master Partlo Jonathan Cozat Coleman comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Jean Nugent Passes Oct. 9 Jean Nugent Coleman Elaine Starkey Passes Nov. 14 Elaine M. Starkey Ceresco Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Boxing Club (Photo) 12/07/2005 Vol 36 No Senior Caregiver And Education Programs 48 Scheduled For December Senior Services To Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Program Senior Center Activities Scheduled For December Page 2 Senior Center Activities Scheduled For December (cont. from page 1) Senior Caregiver And Education Programs Scheduled For December (cont. from page 1) Page 6 Ruth M. Glasser Passes Nov. 26 Ruth M. Glasser Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 2005 Peace Poster Winners (Photos) Andrea Beatty Al Roeseler Aleesha Newcomb Kelsie Cozat 12/14/2005 Vol 36 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Website Deb Roberts By Maria d. Ancic, SHS 2 copies, 1 49 Jean Houghton Secretary full copy Marilyn Graham Page 1, 2, Rick Goodwin 11, 12 only Nancy Lackie Midland county Sport Fishing Assoc. Holding 12th Annual Family Winter Fishing Contest Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman High School Art Department Earns $$ For High School Library 12/21/2005 Vol 36 No Christmas At The Sanford Centennial Museum Chuck Dinsmore Pearl the Floosey 50 Page 1, 2, 11, Page 12 Blood Drive Dec. 29 At Coleman Library 12 only 12/28/2005 Vol 36 No County Parks Offer Year-Round Fun 51 2 copies Page 5 Coleman comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Laverne E. Bedell Passes December 15 Laverne E. Bedell Sanford David L. Guisbert Passes December 18 David LeRoy Guisbert Coleman George H. Faber Passes Dec. 21 George H. Faber Sanford Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Blood Drive Dec. 29 At Coleman Library

01/04/2006 Vol 36 No Chris Jeroue Places First In fishing Contest (Photos) Chris Jeroue 52 Elizabeth Jeroue Michael Taister Mike Yambrick Randy Novak Ray Emery Sherry Witkop Corey Maltby Gina Grassmick Debbie King 2 copies. 1 is Midland sport Fishing Assoc. Has Float In founder’s Bradley Post front and Day Parade (Photo) Carol Richardson’ back pages Joyce Taister only (1,2,11, 12) Sanford Lions Club Wins (Photo) Janalee Mcclure Lynn Mast Maranda Robinson “A Picture Perfect Founder’s Day” (Photo) Nancy Lackie Page 2 Margaret M. Cronk Passes December 22 Margaret Marie Cronk Coleman Page 5 Coleman comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 7 Coleman Eastern Star Says Thanks Coleman Chapter #281 Order of The Eastern Star Page 12 Looking Back (Photo) Bill Krapohl Photos and history courtesy Tom Wilcox of Floyd Hall of Coleman Arden Barnhart Don Hopkins Gene and Dale Barnhart Coleman Lion Club Raffle Results (Photo) Scott Middleton Curt Gordon

Historic Coleman Pharmacy (Photo) Story and photo by Bill Sublette New Library Board Sets Millage Request (Photo) Janeene Wilson Pam McKnight Marcy Klaus Sheila Bissonette Gary Todd Sue Wentworth Jim Mishler Elvis Denton Lion President Roeseler Receives “President’s Ann Roeseler Coleman Award” (Photo) Book Buddies Help Children Read (Photo) 01/11/2006 Vol 37 No 1 Happy New Year’s From The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Museum Secretary 2 copies. 1 is Fishing Contest Winners (Photos) Eileen Roades front and Jenny Marr back pages Carol Richardson only (1,2,11, Fred Post 12) Chris Jeroue Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Maxine M. Barfield Passes January 4 Maxine M. Barfield Coleman Page 12 Country Jamboree! Clare Coleman Chronicles Many names 01/18/2006 Vol 37 No 2 Midland County Sport Fishing Event Canceled 2 copies Page 2 Coleman Holiday Parade Winners Many names and businesses Pincrest Subject of Foudation-Supported Study Thanks Coleman Community! From Chapter Of The Eastern Star Thanks From The Holiday Parade Committee Ed Page Coleman Page 5 Ray C. Smith Passes January 11 Ray C. Smith Sanford Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Josephine A. Bailey Passes January 5, 2006 Josephine A. Bailey Coleman David L. Lanphierd Passes January 8 David L. Lanphierd Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Country Jamboree! Clare Annual Soup/Salad Supper February 11 Rosebush United Methodist Fighting Comets Bring Home State Championships Paul Pribbernow (Photo) Kevin Koelbel Tyler Hanlinie Thomas Kirklin Loren Partlo 01/25/2006 Vol 37 No 3 Sens. Brown And Birkholz Introduce Legislation To Protect State Parks 2 copies Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 11 Coleman Chronicles Many names Annual Soup/Salad Supper February 11 Rosebush United Methodist 02/01/2006 Vol 37 No 4 Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Alfred W. Baranowski Passes January 20 Alfred (Fred) Walter Coleman Baranowski Page 7 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period Many names Page 12 Local Student Receives Scholarship For Northwood Keshia W. Yancer Coleman Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/08/2006 Vol 37 No 5 Cornerstone Univ. Announces Dean’s List Cristina Marie Neher Sanford 2 copies Page 5 Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Lions Help Resident Page 8 Roy “Tom” Andrews Passes January 28 Roy “Tom” Andrews Sanford

02/15/2006 Vol 37 No 6 County Debuts New Website Page 3 Kenneth B. Anderson Passes February 5 Ada Page 12 Coleman Karate Demonstration (Photo) Photo and story by Loren Partlo Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/22/2006 Vol 37 No 7 Charlene Burnison Retiring After 26 Years At TDS Charlene Burnison Sanford (Photo) 2 copies Page 6 Winifred L. Methner Passes February 13 Winifred Lennox Methner Coleman Carl G. Lubs Passes Feb. 16 Carl G. Lubs Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman High School Holds Snowball Dance Haley Hasenratz (Photo) Derick Humphrey Jenna Lynn Humphrey Jaden Croix Bovee Mike Gregor Kaelyn Jones Ana Johnson Nino Mullins Adrian Acosta Service News David E. Murphy Jr. Coleman 03/01/2006 Vol 37 No 8 Baking Time At The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Secretary 2 copies. 1 is Page 2 Service News Hunter J. Jacobs Sanford (graduated front and Meridian High School) back pages only (1,2,11, 12) Service News Darby A. Quinn Edenville (Father Thomas Quinn from Edenville) Page 5 Coleman Community Network’s Cheerleaders Do Kylie Kleinhardt Well At State Competition (Photos) Brianna Koon Elizabeth Pepin Kaylie Weidman Karissa Martin Madalyn Badgero Tasha Decker Makayla Ogg Brianna Salisbury Autumn Tubbs Jenny Ogg Monica Adkins Nataleigh Adkins Page 6 Margaret M. Rease passes February 16 Margaret M. Rease North Bradley Judith Cunningham Passes February 21 Judith Cunningham Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Citizens To Local Officials: I Signed What? Regarding petition for new jail in Midland County 03/08/2006 Vol 37 No 9 2 copies Page 2 Coleman Area Library Story Hour Coleman Area Library Page 6 Edna M. Mogg Passes March 1 Edna M. Mogg Coleman Page 12 Coleman Lions Take Field Trip To Leader Dog School Grace Baptist Church Holds Science Fair (Photo) Isaac Davis Coleman Abigail Haught Alayna Haught Sarah Covey Coleman Chronicles Many names 03/15/2006 Vol 37 No 10 2 copies Page 5 George R. Aultman Passes March 7 George R. Aultman Coleman Travis A. VanBuskirk Passes March 5 Travis A. VanBuskirk Beaverton Donald Render Passes March 5 Donald R. Render Sr. Coleman Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 Helen Jean Benway Passes March 4 Helen Jean Benway Sanford Raymond D. Burton Sr. Passes March 7 Raymond Dudley Burton Sr. Coleman 03/22/2006 Vol 37 No 11 Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Ann Laramie Jennie Hinson 2 copies. 1 Maple Syrup Time At The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SHS has article cut Museum Secretary out. Picnic in the Park? Page 4 Barbara C. Peters Passes March 10 Leonard L. Drake Passes March 12 Coleman Richard C. Ross Passes March 12 Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Lions News Upcoming Blood Drives For The Coleman Area Are; Midland County Set To Become Smoke-Free Coleman Area Library Story Hours Coleman Area Library 03/29/2006 Vol 37 No 12 Page 4 Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Nathan Murphy Nathan Murphy Coleman Boxing Club (Photo) Loren Partlo Page 5 Thomas J. Hagon Passes March 18 Thomas J. Hagon Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Alma College Announces Dean’s List For Fall Term Haley Filhart Coleman 2005 Bethany Kisser Hope (graduated from Meridian High School, parents from Sanford) 04/05/2006 Vol 37 No 13 2 copies Page 4 Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Area Library Story Hour Coleman Area Library 04/12/2006 Vol 37 No “Kids To Camp” Biker Rally & Poker Run Coleman Community 14 Network 2 copies Page 2 Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar Page 11 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 12 Country Jamboree April 15 At Clare Oddfellow Clare Lodge! 5th Annual “Tour De Trail” June 3 From Loomis Trail Head to Coleman and back.

04/19/2006 Vol 37 No Aerial Mosquito Treatment Program Set Begins April 15 13 2 copies MAEAP Cropping System Is Open To Orchards, Fruit Crops Page 2 In Memoriam 1930-2002 (Photo) Poem by Dawn J. Chapman Page 4 Stella Bauder Passes April 11 Stella Bauder Clare (formerly of Coleman) Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar Page 8 V.F.W. Aux. To Hold Arts & Crafts Bazaar V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary #5738 Clare Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Area Library Story Hour Coleman Area Library 04/26/2006 Vol 37 No The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Sunday By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 16 Observance Secretary 2 copies. The Sanford Centennial Museum Celebrates Arbor By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 1front and Day Secretary back pages only (1,2,11, 12). The other has articles cut out of the front page. Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 7 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period Many names Coleman Middle School Girls Track Team Wins Many names Meet Page 8 Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar Page 11 Coleman Middle School Boys Track Takes Meet DeVante Mitchell Jacob Behmlander Cory Lytle Seth Wegener Kaleb MacDonald Travis Dice Brad Smith Sean Crowley Heath VanHorn Zach Michael Ben Brown Nick Boike Stefan Jones Dan Mogg Kyle Rozanek Jordan DeBaker Chad Smith Kyle Guisbert Tyler Mayhew Nathan Fox Trevor McCormick Max LaMee Willie Acker Jordan Wartella Eric Careno Ken Welther Michael Pagels Nick Gross Dakota Mettert Aron Hyer Jake Mayhew Eric Carbeno Josh Oldham Ben Brown Nick Noike Heath Van Horn 05/03/2006 Vol 37 No Sanford Lions Install New Officers For Upcoming Bob Burnison 17 Year Bill Chilman Denny Stine Chuck Dinsmore Joanne Burghardt Charlene Burnison Karen Migilo Dale Green Al Migilo 2 copies Crave Coffee? (Photos) Jamie and Arlene Wilson Blue Star Mothers Hold April Meeting Ann Laramie Thelma Jenks

Page 2 Coleman Chronicles Many names Sanford Lions White Cane Days May 5th & 6th The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fashion Ladies By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Secretary Page 5 Terry D. Hess Passes April 27 Terry D. Hess Coleman Page 7 Coleman Middle School boys Track Results Many names Page 8 Coleman Middle School Girls Track Team Wins Many names Event Page 12 Coleman Lions Make Donations Mary Lewis Mrs. Bugh Service News Blake A. Seamster Coleman Coleman Area Library Story Hours Coleman Area Library 05/10/2006 Vol 37 No 18 2 copies Page 4 Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 05/17/2006 Vol 37 No The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Military Women By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 19 Secretary 2 copies not Sanford Memorial Day Parade, May 29 completely alike. The Sanford Centennial Museums Communications By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Room Secretary 05/24/2006 Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting Ann Laramie Sanford 2 copies. 1 Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names has front page cut up Join Isabella County Parks & Recreation 5th Annual Starting at Loomis Trail “Tour de Trail” Bike Event Head in Loomis and going to Coleman then back to Loomis on the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Page 8 Coleman Middle School Boys Track Takes Second Many names At League Meet Coleman Middle School Girls Track Takes League Many names Meet Page 9 Coleman Middle School Boys Track Team Beats Many names MPSH Middle School Girls Track Team Loses Against Many names MPSH Page 11 2005 Quality Water Report City of Coleman 5/11/06 05/31/2006 Vol 37 No Sanford Lions Thank Local Businesses 21 Page 4 Middle School Track Teams Compete At Evart Many names Coleman Middle School Page 8 Gerald H. Slagle Passes May 20 Gerald H. Slagle Sanford Page 11 Coleman Middle School Boys Track Win Meet Many names Coleman Girls Middle School Track Team Wins Tri- Many names Meet Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 4th Annual Quilt show June 9th, 10th Coleman Library 06/07/2006 Vol 37 No (Article cut out of front) 22 Page 2 Holly-Colt Industries Picnic June 10 Page 7 Senior Center Activities Scheduled for June Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 11 Coleman Lions Honor High School Seniors (Photos) Amanda Sian Megan Griswald Anna Brown Heather Hunt Keishia Yancer Haley Hasanfratz Curt Gordon Mid-Michigan Energy Park with Ethanol, Biodiesel Plants In Works Page 12 Memorial Day Royalty (Photos) Ashley Partlo Megan Partlo Robert Scarcliff Gene Robinson

06/14/2006 Vol 37 No 23 Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 8 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 4th Marking Period Many names 06/21/2006 Vol 37 No Local Resident Honored By Legislators (Photos) Tony Stamas Sanford 24 John Moolenaar Yvonne Kittle Kathy Bartlett Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial Museum Page 4 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 10 Albert D. Heffron Jr. Passes June 18 Albert D. Heffron Jr. Coleman (formerly of) You’re Invited To SonTreasure Island! Faith United Methodist Church, Coleman Page 12 Coleman Car Show 2006 (Photos) Coleman Scouts Hold Yard Cleanup (Photos) Alma College Students Named To Dean’s List Haley Filhart Coleman Bethany Kisser Hope (graduate of Meridian High School) 06/28/2006 Vol 37 No 26 Page 6 Tom G. Boettcher Passes June 18 Tom G. Boettcher Hope Christina A. Swan L.P.N. Passes June 20 Christina Ann Swan Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Quilt Show Announces Top Winners Ruth Smith (Photos) Hazel Porter Wilma Giester Glenna Lewis Megan Cozat Ashley Cozat Gretchen Rodammer Pauline Rosebrock Debra Ballard Betty Foote Gale Nelson 07/05/2006 Vol 37 No A Great Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial 26 Museum 2 copies. 1 is New Mosquito A Health Concern just page 1 and 2. Page 6 Blue Krohn Passes June 23 Blue Krohn Coleman Page 8 Tricia Novy Memorial Benefit July 16, 2006 Tricia Novy Sanford Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names New Comet Arrives! Jaden Lee, parents Victoria Coleman Moore and Jesse Allen 07/12/2006 Vol 37 No Storage At The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 27 Secretary 2 copies Page 4 Tricia Novy Memorial Benefit July 16, 2006 Tricia Novy Sanford Page 6 MDOT Project Roundup 2006 Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Picnic Scheduled For Sunday, July 16 Coleman Area Library 07/19/2006 Vol 37 No Sanford Seniors Hawaiian Days (Photo) April Day 28 Beatrice Breidinger Virginia Lee Tabitha Ankoviak Becky Weirauch Crista Pankey Kailey Scott Danielle Larson Kamryn Scott Rachel Steih Sierra Williams Katie Steih 2 copies Page 4 Retired But Not Forgotten Paul Pounders Page 10 Wayne L. Halladay Passes July 12 Wayne Lee ‘Doc’ Halladay Sanford Page 8 Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Semester Many names 2005-2006 Page 6 House Of Glass (Photo) Story and photos by Bill Sublette Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Ground Is Broken For New Senior Center (Photo) Steve Kin Coleman Pat Wilson Gene Robinson Book Signing August 8 Susan Leppert Coleman Area Library Harriet Simon Celebrating 80th Harriet Simon 07/26/2006 Vol 37 No 29 2 copies Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names County Veterans Receive Nearly $7-Million in Benefits Book Signing August 8 At Library Susan Ileen Leppert Coleman Area Library Page 7 Adele M. Serling Passes July 15 Adele M. Sterling Page 9 MDOT Project Roundup 2006 08/02/2006 Vol 37 No Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Ann Laramie 30 Thelma Jenks 2 copies. 1 is Founder’s Day Kid’s Bike Contest By Maria D. Ancic, SHS front and Secretary back pages only (1,4,9, 10) Page 4 Shelly M. Holsinger Passes July 23 Shelly M. Holsinger Coleman Stephen M. Coon Passes July 22 Stephen M. Coon Jr. Coleman Ethel E. Krause Passes July 21 Ethel E. Krause Coleman Page 8 Ross Walter Passes July 23 Ross C. Walter Born in Coleman Eva E. Munger Passes July 21 Eva E. Munger Freeland John A. Reitz Passes July 21 John Anthony Reitz Sanford Page 10 Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/09/2006 Vol 37 No Lions Paint Town Hall And Gazebo For Historical Bob Burnison Sanford 31 Society (Photos) Page 7 Kenneth O. Miller Passes July 24, 2006 Kenneth Oliver Miller Beaverton 2 copies. 1 is Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names front and back pages only (1,2,11, 12) Lions Club Gives Donation To Council On Aging Coleman Lions Club 08/23/2006 Vol 37 No Mud Creek Crawl September 9, 2006 Sanford (near) 33 3 copies. 1 Castles In The Sand Parkapalooza Sanford copy front and back pages only (1,2,11, 12) Same day, date but different headlines Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting Sanford Centennial Museum’s Real Reason For By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Founder’s Day Secretary Sanford Historical Society To Hold Founders Days Celebration 2nd copy that Founder’s Day Is Coming Soon By Maria D. Ancic, SHS is front and Secretary back pages only Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names City Of Coleman Receives Grant Police Dept. Welcome Lion Dan Fachting (Photo) Dand Fachting Mary Jo Fachting West Nile Cases On The Rise Sheriff’s Department To Have Information Booth In Rosebush 8/30/2006 Vol 37 No Founder’s Day Pancake Breakfast By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 34 Secretary Sanford Lions To Participate In Founder’s Day Activities 2 copies. 1 is Page 2 New Time & Day For Pre-School Story Time Coleman Area Library front and back pages only (1,2,11, 12) “Gospel Geezers” In Concert Sat., Sept. 2nd Clare Page 6 Ryan M. Long Passes August 21 Ryan Mitchell Long Coleman Service News Jessica N. Fairchild Parents Dennis and Nicole Doehring from Sanford, Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 12 Coleman Lions Club Announces Raffle Winners For John Zabik and son Matt 2006 (Photos) Al Mueller Larry Costley Joan Brown Joan Snyder and husband Kirk

Coleman Wesleyan Welcomes New Pastor Pastor Dave and Rachel Coleman Dyer and sons Ryan and Jonathan 09/06/2006 Vol 37 No 35 Page 12 Bash On The Beach Sanford (Parkapalooza) Coleman Chronicles Many names St. Philip Neri To Hold Annual Chicken Dinner Coleman Country Music Program Sept. 16 Clare Oddfellow Lodge 09/13/2006 Vol 37 No Service News (Photo) Jennifer L Lloyd-King Sanford (graduate of 36 Meridian High School in Sanford) 2 copies. 1 is Sanford Centennial Museum’s Betrothment Party front and back only. Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names New Time & Day for Pre-School Story Time Coleman Area Library Page 7 Agnes L. Peters Passes Sept. 5 Agnes L. Peters Sanford Rita Mae Hoover Passes Sept. 5 Rita Mae Hoover Freeland 09/20/2006 Vol 37 No Service News (Photo) Jennifer L. Lloyd-King Sanford (graduate of 37 Meridian High School) Page 2 New DCECU Trail-side ATM Opens In Coleman Coleman Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Notice: Dog Owner!!!! Lillian Dowd Coleman. Threat notice to call pound if particular dogs are seen on her land. Arts & Crafts Bazaar Oct. 7 VFW Hall, Clare Acclaimed Camerata Singers In Concert At Coleman Faith United Methodist Church 09/27/2006 Vol 37 No 38 Page 6 Glenn Garrison Passes September 18 Glenn Garrison Edenville Page 7 The Edenville, Estey And Gladwin Adventist Churches To Host Bible-Based Series About The Ark Of the Covenant Hazel I. Snear Passes Sept. 16 Hazel I. Snear Coleman (formerly of Clare) Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Free Preschool Vision Screening October 4, 2006 Coleman Lions Club The Gospel Geezers To Sing At Bethany Baptist Local High School Student Could Win A Trip To Coleman VFW Post #1071 Washington D.C. And A $30,000 Scholarship Local Student Could Win A $10,000 U.S. Savings Coleman VFW Post #1071 Bond 10/04/2006 Vol 37 No Rain And Shine Makes For A Wonderful Founder’s Rex Van Horn By Maria D, Ancic, SHS 39 Day (Photos, and more photos on page 2) George and Arlean Thornton Secretary

2 copies. 1 Gladwin Church Vegetarian Express front and back pages only (1,2,11, 12) Page 11 Kenneth Lee Conger Passes September 22 Kenneth Lee Conger Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Free Preschool Vision Screening October 4, 2006 Coleman Lions Club Pre-School Story Time Coleman Area Library Three Coleman Lions Receive Certificates Of Mary Jo Fachting Appreciation (Photo) Al Roeseler Gordon Berthume Ross Kent Curt Gordon Coleman Community Holiday Parade, Dec. 9 10/11/2006 Vol 37 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fantastic Year (cont. By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 40 on page 2) Secretary 2 copies both Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names front and back pages only (1,2,11, 12) US-10 BR (M-20) Roadwork To Start Monday, Oct. 16, In Midland County 10/18/2006 Vol 37 No 41 2 copies Page 7 David Roy Thering Passes David Roy Thering Lawrence R. ‘Slim’ Miller Passes October 9 Lawrence R. ‘Slim’ Miller Beaverton Page 8 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration (Photos) Richard E. Riegle Coleman Patricia K. Burns Durand, MI Currently residing in West Branch, MI Page 9 Coleman Chronicles Many names Old Time Country Music Jamboree Sat., Oct. 21 Clare I.O.O.F. #333 Hall Pre-School Story Time Coleman Area Library Clare Witch Project Fright Night, Oct. 21 Camp Rotary, Clare Hi Coleman Tribune Readers Gene Hopkins Looking for classmates from Coleman High School who would be in their 80s. Coleman VFW To Hold Annual Fall Bazaar Coleman VFW Ladies Auxiliary 4 page State of Michigan In The Circuit Court For The pullout county Of Midland (foreclosing gov. unit) 10/25/2006 Vol 37 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Ghostly Bear By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 42 Secretary 2 copies. 1 is A Macabre Halloween At The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SHS front and Museum Secretary back pages only (1,2,11, 12) Page 2 Coleman High School Library Scholastic Book Fair Liz And Dan Bailer Reunion Shirley Loveless Tim Page T. J. Kinkel Richard Loveless Timmer Page Theresa Page Sharon Miller Diane Page Theresa Page Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Lions Hold Preschool Vision Screening (Photos) Page 8 Faith United Methodist Holding Annual Harvest Coleman Dinner, Nov. 3 11/1/2006 Vol 37 No Holiday Safety At The Sanford Centennial Museum 43 2 copies. 1 is Local Students Graduate From Northwood Sarah Shaffer Sanford front and Matthew C. Shoffner Hope back pages Katherine Shoffner Sanford only (1,2,11, Adam M. Long Coleman 12) Page 6 Jason Bingham Passes Oct. 22 Jason Stephen Bingham Beaverton Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Community Holiday Parade, Dec. 9 Service News Brandon R. Schultz Graduated from Coleman High School. Father from Sanford. Pre-School Story Time Coleman Area Library 11/08/2006 Vol 37 No County Collecting Information For GIS Program 44 2 copies Whitney’s Celebrate 60 Years Of Marriage (Photos) Jasper D. Whitney Sanford Gladyslove M. Whitney Page 6 Joseph Amrozowicz Passes Oct. 28 Joseph Amrozowicz Formerly of Coleman Sandra Kay ‘Todd’ Diehl Passes October 26 Sandra Kay ‘Todd’ Diehl Clare Helen Mitchell Bloom Passes October 29 Helen Boyd Mitchell Bloom Midland (Active volunteer at the Sanford Senior Center) Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Old Time Country Music Jamboree Sat., Nov. 18 Clare I.O.O.F. #333 Hall 11/15/2006 Vol 37 No 45 Page 5 MDOT Invites Public Comment On Draft 2007-2011 Five Year Transportation Program Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Organizations Support Holiday food Pantry Drive Thank You, Coleman Merchants Coleman Children’s Christmas Party Committee Coleman Ladies VFW Auxiliary 1071 11/22/2006 Vol 37 No 46 Page 7 Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll First Marking Period – 2006-2007 Coleman High School Honor Roll First Marking Period 2006-2007 Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 11/29/2006 Vol 37 No 47 Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Holiday Parade Satuday, December 9th Old Photos Found Found on Coleman Road near Coleman 12/06/2006 Vol 37 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fruitcake History By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 48 Secretary 2 copies. Page 2 Pre-School Story Time Coleman Library Front and back pages only for both. (1, 2, 11, 12) Page 8 Coleman Community To Usher In “The Reason For Roy and Roxy Smith The Season” Dave and Candy Bolenbaugh Lynn Brugger Ken and Darlene Clarke Coleman Boy Wins Contest (Photo) Kevin Pribbernow Jeff Siegel Riley Bell Coleman Chronicles Many names 12/13/2006 Vol 37 No 49 Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Do You Know This Family? (Photo) Unidentified photo found in Coleman Blood Drive At Library Dec. 28 Coleman Area Library 12/20/2006 Vol 37 No Rail-Trail Endowment Moves To Foundation 50 Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Service News Todd Nordman Coleman Blood Drive At Library Dec. 28 Coleman Area Library Page 8 Howard Tuck Passes Dec. 10 Howard M. Tuck Coleman 12/27/2006 Vol 37 No 51 Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names 50th Anniversary Celebrated (Photo) Jerry and Maxine (Morgan) Coleman Bazsany Blood Drive At Library Dec. 28 Coleman Area Library Page 7 Coleman Middle School Honor Roll Second Marking Many names Period 2006-2007 Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Marking Many names Period 2006-2007 Page 8 Bernard J. Jones Passes Dec. 20 Bernard J. Jones Alma Opal Lucille “Colbry” Cross Passed December 20 Opal Lucille (Cobry) Cross Alma Sally J. Schmidt Passes Dec. 16 Sally J. Schmidt Sanford 01/03/2007 Vol 37 No 52 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only 01/10/2007 Vol 38 No 2 The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Wedding Help 3 copies. Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Front and back pages only Reward Offered For Information On Pharmacy Coleman Robbery 01/24/2007 Vol 38 No 3 Sanford Centennial Museum’s Charitable Cookbook By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Secretary 2 copies. 1 is Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names front and back pages only 01/31/2007 Vol 38 No 4 Charms Of The Sanford Centennial Museum By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Secretary 2 copies. Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Front and back pages only Tropical Carnival Sat., February 24 Clare 02/07/2007 Vol 38 No 5 Page 2 Two Blood Drives, Both Open To The Public Coleman Wesleyan Church Coleman High School Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 11 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll January 2007 Many names 02/14/2007 Vol 38 No 6 Sheets Named Parks & Recreation Chair Bob Sheets Will oversee $1 million Sanford Lake Park Improvement Project Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only 02/21/2007 Vol 38 No 7 Area Student Named To Morrisville Dean’s List Matthew R. Polak Sanford Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles back pages only Alma College Announces Dean’s List For Fall Term Haley Filhart Coleman Bethany Kisser Hope

02/28/2007 Vol 38 No 8 Sanford Centennial Museum’s Aprons (cont. on page By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 2) Secretary 2 copies. 1 is Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names front and back pages only Youth Baseball & Softball Registration Coming Coleman Youth Athletic Soon! Association 03/07/2007 Vol 38 No 9 A Little Bit Of Luck At The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SHS Museum Secretary 2 copies. Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Front and back pages only 03/14/2007 Vol 38 No 10 Page 6 Richard McConkie Passes March 2 Richard “Dick” McConkie Alma (born in) Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Northern Mich. Univ. Announces Dean’s List Hanna B. Gates Coleman

03/21/2007 Vol 38 No 11 Midland County Annual Park Permits And Picnic Sanford Lake Park Pavilions Now Available Page 2 Coleman High School Class Of 1997 Rachel (Loose) Rubio Page 6 Lena Clarke Passes March 11 Lena Clarke Coleman Relay For Life August 11 & 12 Beaverton High School Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Sr. Dance March 29 MMI To Hold Annual Spring Fling Clare Moose Lodge Coleman’s Basketball Teams Have Outstanding Many names Season (Photos) 03/28/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Shamrock Lessons By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 12 Secretary 2 copies. 4-H Keeps Local Woman Young Olive Deitsch Front and Betsy Evans back pages only Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Blood Drive Wed. April 4 At Clare VFW Community Volunteers Key 4-H Efforts Betsy Evans Julie Clark Johanna Jozwiak Mary and Bea Cameron Mark Brubaker Barb Junga Juanita Martin Maxine Brink The Stanford Family 04/04/2007 Vol 28 No 13 Page 2 Coleman Community network Page 3 Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival To Be Held on April 27, 28, 29, 2007 Page 7 Coleman High School Honor Roll fourth Marking Many names Period 2006-2007 Page 8 Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll 3rd Marking Many names Period 2006-2007 Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman High School Class of 1997 Rachel (Loose) Rubio Coleman VFW To Hold Auctions Swiss Steak Dinner At Rosebush UMC Rosebush United Methodist Church 04/11/2007 Vol 38 No 14 Page 6 William B. McDougle Passes March 21 William B McDougle Coleman Sue (Mzyk) Becker Passes March 30 Sue (Mzyk) Beck Sanford Evelyn Marie Wrisley Passes April 1 (Photo) Evelyn Marie Wrisley Coleman Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names Aerial Assault On Mosquitoes Set To Start Coleman Girls Track Win first Home Meet By Coach Falor 04/18/2007 Vol 38 No Midland County Marks National Health Week 15 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Swiss Steak Dinner At Rosebush UMC Smiths To Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photos) Gordon ad Eunice Smith Coleman

04/25/2007 Vol 38 No Edwardian Cooking At The Sanford Centennial By Maria D. Ancic, SWS 16 Museum Secretary 2 copies Page 6 Coleman Chronicles Many names Free Poetry Contest Open To Coleman Residents Page 7 Steven R. Davis Passes April 14 Steven R. Davis, Sr. Coleman 05/02/2007 Vol 38 No William E. Mayhew Passes April 21 William Ervin Mayhew Coleman 17 Iva E. Methner Passes April 19 Iva E. Methner Coleman Stephanie N. Smith Passes April 17 Stephanie N. Smith Beaverton Page 12 Coleman Chronicles Many names 05/09/2007 Vol 38 No 18 Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Smiths To Celebrate 50th Gordon and Eunice Smith Party in Gladwin Happy 90th Birthday (Photo) Unidentified photo asking for identity sent to Coleman. May 12 BD Community Thanked Coleman Lions Club 05/16/2007 Vol 38 No Local Man On Winning Senior USA National Fred Ducham Sanford 19 Softball Team 2 copies. 1 is Sanford Centennial Museum’s 1758 Recipe By Maria D. Ancic, SHS front and Secretary back pages only Page 4 Country & Gospel Concert At Clare Middle School Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Community Network Holding golf Fun- Raiser 05/23/2007 Vol 38 No Civil War Nurses By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 20 Secretary 2 copies Mosquito Control Begins Summer Treatment Page 4 Service News Nathan R. Thorn Page 5 Stanley Lorenc Passes May 11 Stanley Lorenc Coleman Doris Brugger Kreh Jewell Parsons Passes May 4 Doris Brugger Kreh Jewell Burial in Coleman Parsons Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman June Fest Activities Attention! Memorial Day Breakfast Coleman VFW Hall 5/30/2007 Vol 38 No Historic Wooden Silos By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 21 Secretary Page 4 Class Of 1977 Holding 30 Year Reunion Coleman High School Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Class Of ’97 Seeking Classmates Rachel (Loose) Rubio 2nd Annual “Kids To Camp” Biker Rally & Poker Coleman Community Run Network Sweet Adelines Compete In Regional Competition Shepherd Benefit Dinner/Auction For Don Edmonds Don Edmonds Coleman VFW 06/06/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Centennial Museum Is Open By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 22 Secretary 2 copies Page 5 Casey P. Zylman Deserves Our Honor Casey Philip Zylman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Car Show This Weekend (Photo) 06/13/2007 Vol 38 No The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Outhouse By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 23 Secretary 2 copies. 1 Page 4 Norval G. Arnold Passes June 4 Norval G. Arnold Clare front and back pages only Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names 06/20/2007 Vol 38 No A Colorful Log Cabin Day At The Sanford By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 24 Centennial Museum Secretary 2 copies. Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Front and back pages only Coleman JuneFest 2007 (Photo) Story and photos by Bill Sublette VBS At Faith United Methodist Coleman House Leadership Threatens Local Residents With Bill Caul Cuts In Services 06/27/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s New Seamstress 25 2 copies front Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names and back pages only 07/04/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Centennial Museum Celebrated A Cozy Log By Maria D. ancic, SHS 26 Cabin Day Secretary 2 copies 1 is Page 5 Coleman High School Honor Roll Sixth Marking Many names front and Period 2006-2007 back pages only Thomas E. Sheredy Passes June 24 Thomas E. Sheredy Coleman City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice Ordinance No. 112 amending ordinance no. 104. Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Library News Coleman June Fest Quilt Show Results Phyllis Roberts Alice Haggart Pauline Rosebrock Trisha House Glenda Lewis Safety Town Still Has Openings! Coleman Elementary Sanford Elementary Funke Obtains Masters Degree Jessica L. Funke Coleman 07/11/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Red Longjohns By Maria D. Ancic, SHS 27 Secretary 2 copies. 1 is Page 5 Coleman High School Honor Roll 2nd Semester Many names front and 2006-2007 back pages only Mosquito Control: West Nile Virus a Summer Concern Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Northern Michigan announces Dean’s List Hanna B. Gates Coleman Jamie M. Damore Freeland Thanks From Coleman Community Network 2007 Golf Committee Depression Kids Picnic Coleman Coleman Library News 07/18/2007 Vol 38 No Mosquito Control: West Nile Virus a Summer 28 Concern Page 5 George E. Kalmar Passes July 10 George E. Kalmar Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names VFW Auctions Canceled Coleman VFW Community Blood Drive August 2 Coleman Wesleyan Church Fike Family Reunion Held Paul Nestor Coleman Levi and Rebecca Fike Delores Fike Cluley Genise Rease Oldenburg Lynn Fike Brugger Edwin Weihl Dottie Brugger Ruth (Arnold) Bills Kenneth Fike Stanley Dale Orval Arnold Russell Brugger Mike and Rebecca Crampton 07/25/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Centennial Museum’s Going Green Quilt 29 Show 2 copies Sanford Lions To Participate In Founder’s Day Activities Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Keller Memorial Luncheon July 28 Helen Keller Coleman V.F.W. 08/01/2007 Vol 38 No Haines Appointed County Clerk Scott I. Haines 30 2 copies. 1 is Page 5 Weed Ordinance City Of Coleman front and back pages only City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice Ordinance No 112 to amend the city of Coleman payment in lieu of taxes (pilot) ordinance No. 104 Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/08/2007 Vol 38 No The Art And Care Of Quilts By The Sanford Historical 31 Society 2 copies. 1 Bob & Charlene Burnison (Photo) David Wenzel Sanford front and back pages only. Page 4 Alta M. McFarland Passes July 25 Alta M. McFarland Coleman Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Miss Is Finalist Tatsiana Koelbel Coleman 08/15/2007 Vol 38 No All That Glitters Is Not Gold By The Sanford Historical 32 Society 2 copies. Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names 1front and back pages only 08/22/2007 Vol 38 No Great Happenings For Founder’s Day 2007 By The Sanford Historical 33 Society 3 copies Teer Receives Prestigious Law Enforcement Award Daniel Teer Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/29/2007 Vol 38 No Service News Timothy R. Hicks Jr. Coleman 34 Page 4 Cletus F. Wendling Passes August 14 Cletus Frank Wendling Sanford Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Area Library Story Hour Coleman Lions Club Announces Annual Raffle Diane Kuehn Winners Charlie Brown Mark DeSmet 09/05/2007 Vol 38 No Paul Bunyan’s Bean Soup By The Sanford Historical 35 Society Parkapalooza Has Arrived Sanford Page 5 St. Philip Neri Annual Chicken Dinner Sept. 16 Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Winner Of Lions Raffle (Photo) Diane Kuehn Coleman Lions Club Curt Gordon 09/12/2007 Vol 38 No 36 Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names St. Philip Neri Annual Chicken Dinner Coleman Hoffmans To Celebrate 50th (Photo) Dave and Karolyn Hoffman Coleman 2nd Annual “Mr. Fanny Classic” Golf Outing Joe Fancovic Beaverton High School September 29 Show Your Community Support Marilyn Schaar Coleman 09/19/2007 Vol 38 No (Front and back pages only. Nothing local) 37 09/26/2007 Vol 38 No Thank You, Dick Graham, For Founder’s Day Dick Graham By The Sanford Historical 38 Miss Beaverton Society Dick Francis Fern Francis Vandenberg Dave Thornton 2 copies Park Improvement Plan Underway Sanford Lake Park Sanford’s Historical Bank Robbery By The Sanford Historical Society Pages 2 and Pages 2 and 3 unreadable/blurry 3 Page 4 Coopers Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photos) George and Audrey Cooper Coleman Page 5 Walter Allen Bills Passes September 19 Walter Allen Bills Coleman Page 6 Page 6 is unreadable/blurry Page 7 Coleman Chronicles Many names Fund Raiser For Erica A. Gough Erica Ann Gough Coleman VFW Donate Your Old Cell Phones To The girls Varsity Coleman High School Basketball Program 10/03/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Celebrates Founder’s Day (Photos) Keith Francis Grand Marshalls 39 Fern Vandenberg 2 copies. 1 Page 5 Georgia M. Abrahamian Passes September 19 Georgia M. Abrahamian Coleman front and back pages only. Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 50th Anniversary Open House (Photos) Janice and Orrie Page Coleman Lions Collect Used Hearing Aids Coleman VFW Auxiliary To Hold Bazaar Clare 10/10/2007 Vol 38 No Atkinson named new Register of Deeds Julie Atkinson 40 Scott I. Haines Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman community Holiday Parade, Dec. 8 Fund Raiser For Erica A. Gough Erica Ann Gough Coleman VFW 10/17/2007 Vol 38 No 2007’s Hard Work At The Sanford Centennial By The Sanford Historical 41 Museum Society 2 copies. 1 is front and back pages only Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Page 6 MDOT Completes Work To Upgrade US-127 Mile Markers Page 9 Dorothy J. Toner Passes October 7 Dorothy J. Toner Sanford Pages 10-14 State of Michigan In The Circuit Court For The 2007 Forfeiture Properites county Of Midland 10/24/2007 Vol 38 No A Wonderful Quilt Show By The Sanford Historical 42 Society 2 copies. 1 Page 5 Farm Service Agency Designates 34 Michigan only goes to Counties As Agriculture Disaster Areas page 8 Laura Lewis Passes Oct. 10 Laura Joan Lewis Coleman Gerald A. Halfmann Passes October 16 Gerald A. Halfmann Coleman Karl F. Meyerholt Jr. Passes October 16 Karl F. Meyerholt Jr. Sanford Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Halloween Party Oct. 31 Coleman Lions Club Page 10-14 State of Michigan In The Circuit Court For The 2007 Forfeiture Properties County Of Midland 10/31/2007 Vol 38 No A Wonderful “Going Green” Quilt Show At The 43 Sanford Historical Museum (Photos) 2 copies. Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Front and back pages only 11/07/2007 Vol 38 No 44 Page 4 Coleman Middle School 7th Grade Honor Roll 2007- Many Names 2007 Marking Period Coleman Middle School 2007-2008 8th Grade Honor Many names Roll, 1st Marking Period Page 5 Karen E. Lee Passes October 26 Karen E. Lee Clare Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Community Holiday Food Drive Coleman Area Library Story Hour 11/14/2007 Vol. 38 No 45 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Arc Of Central Michigan To Meet Clare VFW Community Leaders Honor Veterans 11/21/2007 Vol 38 No Rail-Trail Closed Between Midland And Sanford 46 2 copies. 1 is Fire Chief Honored For Volunteer Leadership Bob McNett front and back pages only Page 4 Coleman High School Honor Roll First Marking Many names Period 2007-2008 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 1st Marking Period Many names 11/28/2007 Vol 38 No 47 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only

12/05/2007 Vol 38 No 48 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Coleman Boy Scouts Holding Information Meeting Coleman Community To Usher In The Holiday Season 12/12/2007 Vol 38 No 49 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only 12/19/2007 Vol 38 No 50 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Thank You! Becky Lewis Coleman VFW and Ladies Ruth Campbell Auxiliary Lillian Dowd Pastor Shannon Rose Ullum Colon and Laura Laney Cash Reward Up to $2,500 Coleman post office vandalized Library Blood Drive Coleman Library 12/26/2007 Vol 38 No Sanford Historical Society Dorothy George Master Garden Club 51 Lions Club 2 copies. 1is Page 4 Erma M. Moore Passes Dec. 17 Erma M. Moore Coleman front and back only Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Area Library Story Hour 01/02/2008 Vol 38 No 52 Front and Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Thanks To The Community Roy and Roxy Smith Lynn Brugger Dave and Candy Bolenbaugh Ken and Darlene Clarke 01/09/2008 Vol 39 No 1 Front and Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only 01/16/2008 Vol 39 No 2 Cancer Patients Supported Through Grant From Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Legislature Must Stop Dirty Coal Plants As New Report Warns Great Lakes At Risk Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Taxpayers Are Due Their change After A $350 Million Budget Surplus 01/23/2008 Vol 39 No 3 Grief Series Assists Individuals Coping With Loss Series held in Alma Collection Program Expands Hazardous materials collection Front and MidMichigan Home Care Named National Best back pages Practice Agency only 01/30/2008 Vol 39 No 4 Time By The Sanford Historical Society Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Annual Soup Salad Supper, February 9 Rosebush United Methodist Women 02/06/2008 Vol 39 No 5 New Director Starts At Pinecrest Jean Senniger Leona Falkenstein Mark Royer Dana Schilling

2 copies, both Midland County Sheriff’s Dept. Investigates Crash front and back pages only Teacup Cupcakes By The Sanford Historical Society Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/13/2008 Vol 39 No 6 Front and Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only 02/20/2008 State of Michigan Finds Cost Savings In Move To Jennifer Granholm “Buy Michigan First” Front and Select Michigan Cherries For A Sweet Midwinter back pages Treat February Is National Cherry Month only Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Area Library Story Hour Area Students Named To Dean’s List Michelle L. Cox Coleman Keshia W. Yancer Coleman Service News (Photo) Christopher S. Back Coleman (Graduated from Clare High School) 02/27/2008 Vol 39 No 8 Games People Play By The Sanford Historical Society Front and back pages only 03/12/2008 Vol 39 No Local Young Farmers Gather Skills, Ideas At Ag 10 Conference Front and Coleman VFW & Aux. Announces Contest Winners Michael Parrish back pages (Photos) Sandy Onstedder only Tonya Ladensack Wayne Reinhardt Matthew Noble Joanna Berlein Jacquelyn Downs Auston Baller Jennifer Pock Berthume Receives 25 Year Award From Coleman Gordon Berthume Coleman Lions Lions Coleman Lions Holding annual Raffle 03/19/2008 Vol 39 No 11 American’s Comfort Foods By The Sanford Historical Society 2 copies front Coleman Chronicles Many names and back pages only Mobile Food Pantry In Coleman 03/26/2008 Vol 39 No Service News (Photo) Lorin R. Bailey Sanford 12 2 copies front Spring Has Sprung By The Sanford Historical and back Society pages only Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 04/02/2008 Vol 39 No Michigan’s February Jobless Rate Edges Upward 13 Front and Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only City Of Coleman Holding Bake Sale 04/09/2008 Vol 39 No MDOT To Hold Public Meeting Regarding US-10 14 Reconstruction In Midland County Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Bake Sale Coleman Rosebush United Holding Spaghetti Supper Country Music Dance At Senior Center Coleman 04/16/2008 Vol 39 No It’s Pie Time By The Sanford Historical 15 Society 2 copies front Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names and back pages only Aerial Assault On Mosquitoes Set To Begin Midland County Mosquito Control 04/23/2008 Vol 39 No County Veterans Awarded Benefits 16 3 copies page MDOT Begins M-18 (North State Street) 1 and 2 only Reconstruction Monday, April 14, In Gladwin and one with pages 9, 10, 11, 12 added. Cleaning Time At The Sanford Historical Society Page 2 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period Many names 05/07/2008 Vol 39 No Safety Town Offered At Sanford Elementary 18 Page 5 Jack C. Huss Passes April 26 Jack C. Huss Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Completes New Housing & Park Project Safety Town Offered At Coleman Elementary 05/14/2008 Vol 39 No 19 Page 4 2007 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report city of Coleman Coleman 5/02/08 Page 5 City Of Coleman Residents Pleas Take Notice Ordinance No. 113 to amend the city of Coleman payment in lieu of taxes (Pilot) ordinance no 104. In Loving Memory of Edward M. Sayers August 7, Edward M. Sayers Coleman 1930 – May 6, 2008 Celebrating 50th Wedding Anniversary (Photos) Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hoggard Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast Coleman VFW

05/21/2008 Vol 39 No Just In Time for Summer Fun Midland County Mosquito 20 Control Service News Daryl L. Szarenskui Mother lives in Sanford Beverley M. Szarenski 2 copies. One Page 4 The Sanford Centennial Museum Is Opening By Cramer the Cobbler, pages 3 and 4 The Sanford Historical only Society Page 5 Jane P. Byers Passes May 8 Jane P. Byers Sanford Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast Coleman VFW Ladies Auxiliary #1071 06/04/2008 Vol 39 No A Lady’s Summer Fun By Maria D. Ancic, The Pages 1 and 2 22 Sanford Historical Society only 06/11/2008 Vol 39 No Vacationland Rocks By Maria D. Ancic, The 23 Sanford Historical Society $174,000 Awarded To Area Students In pursuit Of Beaverton: Heather Proctor Career In Health Care Natosha Saylor, Shawna Spitler, Jessica Witer Clare: Robert Briggs, James Doherty, Rachel Doherty, Renee Doherty, Laurie Hillyard, Julie Hipkins, Brianna McGregor, Deborah McPhall, Sara Schnur, Helene Vossos Coleman: Robert Baker Sanford: Kimberly Birch, Ashley Fairfield Page 4 Norma Irene Knapp Passes June 4 Norma Irene Knapp Coleman Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman VFW Holds Memorial Breakfast (Photo) Mr. and Mrs. Randy Zylman Coleman VFW Ladies Casey P. Zylman Auxiliary Barbara Schaar M-20 Bridge Repairs Began June 2, In Midland 06/18/2008 Vol 39 No County Connection Institutes Modest Fare Hike 24 Page 5 Kenneth J. Little Passes June 8 Kenneth John Little Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 06/25/2008 Vol 39 No Log Cabin Day 2008 By Maria D. Ancic, 25 Sanford Historical Society Page 4 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 4th Marking Period Many names Page 5 John D. Whalen Passes June 18 Coleman (formerly of) 2 copies. One Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names is front and back pages only Clare High School School Student Attending Adam McQueen Clare Michigan Freedom Academy (Photo) 07/02/2008 Vol 39 No The Sanford Centennial Museum Remembers July 4, By Maria Ancic, Sanford 26 1974 Historical Society Page 4 Coleman High School Honor Roll 6th Marking Many names Period 2007-2008 Page 5 Earl D. Funke Passes June 23 Earl D. Funke Coleman Wallace ‘Cy’ Brand Passes June 25 Wallace ‘Cy’ Brand Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Konopnicki – Sakowsky Rites Read At St. Phillips Katherine Konopnicki Coleman Church Saturday Morning Joseph Sakowsky Detroit 07/09/2008 Vol. 39 No A Sunny Log Cabin Day 2008 By Maria D. Ancic, The 27 Sanford Historical Society 3 copies. One Happy Birthday By Maria Ancic, The is page 1 and Sanford Historical Society 2 only Page 3 Governor Announces 14 Service Stations To Receive Incentives for Ethanol (E85) Conversions Page 4 Coleman High School Honor Roll Sixth Marking Many names Periods (2007-2008) Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Going Once, Going Twice Foreclosure sale in Midland county Meet The Lap Blanket Lady! (Photo) Josephine Miller Coleman VFW Puppet Show At The Library Coleman 07/16/2008 Vol 39 No The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Gardens By Maria D. Ancic, The 28 Sanford Historical Society Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only on first copy. 2nd copy is page one and 2 only. Depression Era Picnic Scheduled For July 20 Coleman Wesleyan Church 07/23/2008 Vol 39 No An Old-Fashioned Washday By Maria Ancic, The 29 Sanford Historical Society Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only on one copy. 2nd copy is page one and 2 only. Brugger Family Reunion 2008 (Photo) Betty J. Tyslicky W.R. (Bud) Brugger Willo Shady Hawkins Meriem Bastuk Delmar Brugger Donald Brugger Stanley Brugger Norman Brugger 07/30/2008 Vol 39 No 30 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Robinson Is Outstanding VFW Auxiliary Member Josephine Miller (Photo) Dorothy Robinson Rosebush United Methodist Holding Pig Roast Aug. 23 08/06/2008 Vol 39 No Founder’s Day 2008 By Cramer The Cobbler 31 The Sanford Historical Society 2 copies, one Mud Creek Crawl September 6 Sanford Pine Haven is front and Recreation Area Back pages only Page 4 Alva Aaron McReynolds Passes July 26 Alva Aaron McReynolds Coleman Barbara J. Barber Passes July 29 Barbara J. Barber Beaverton Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names 08/13/2008 Vol 39 No Sanford Lions Club Rummage Sale 32 Front and Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names back pages only Coleman Lions Introduce New Members (Photo) Daryl and Sally Ward Gordon and Bonnie Berthume Rosebush United Methodist Holding Pig Roast Aug. 23 08/20/2008 Vol 39 No Sanford Founder’s Day Celebration September 6 & 33 7, 2008 2 copies Courts Help Public Libraries Coleman Area Library Crocheting At The Sanford Centennial Museum Page 5 Alfred J. Miller Passes August 10 Alfred J. Miller Freeland Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Rosebush United Methodist Holding Pig Roast Aug. 23 08/27/2008 Vol 39 No Lumberjack Justice By Cramer the Cobbler The 34 Sanford Historical Society 3 copies Page 6 Coleman Lions Announce Winners Of 2008 Raffle Marie Green Willy Werner Duane Novak Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Tropical Carnival Sept. 13 At Rebekah Lodge Clare Rebekah Lodge To Hold Country Jamboree Clare 09/03/2008 Vol 39 No Summer’s Swan Song Parkapalooza Sanford Lake 35 Lumberjack Justice By Cramer the Cobbler, The Sanford Historical Society Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Romatz Family Holds Annual Reunion Betty Alice and Daryl Campau Mikayla Eberhart Bernice Miller 09/10/2008 Vol 39 No Favorite Bean Soup By Cramer the Cobbler, 36 The Sanford Historical Socity 3 copies Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fall Quilt Show Page 4 Floyd Jenkins Passes Aug. 25 Floyd Jenkins Coleman (formerly of) Carol K. Jones Passes Sept. 3 Carol Kay Jones Coleman St. Philip Neri To Hold Chicken Dinner Coleman Page 5 City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice Coleman City Council Meeting public notice Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Senior Center Hosting Country Music Coleman Dance 09/17/2008 Vol 39 No 37 Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names 3rd Annual gold Outing Scholarship Fund-raiser Joe Fancovic Coleman Mary Ruth Fancovic Louis Fancovic Baker Receives 500 Hour Pin (Photo) Thelma Baker Coleman VFW Ladies Josephine Miller Auxiliary Post 1071 09/24/2008 Vol 39 No US-10 Westbound Bridge Demolition Work Begins Sanford Lake 38 In Midland County 10/01/2008 Vol 39 No A Fun Founder’s Day 2008 By Maria Ancic, The 39 Sanford Historical Society Sanford Founder’s Day Is Lots Of Fun! (Photos) Beryl and Harry Woods Jenny Allswede

Page 4 Roger A. Maynard Passes Sept. 24 Roger A. Maynard Coleman Page 5 City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice Coleman City Council Meeting notice Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Local Student Could Win A $20,000 U.S. Savings Josephine Miller Bond Rosebush UMC To Host Turkey Dinner Coleman VFW Aux. Organizing Bazaaar Coleman Community Network Becomes Railway Family Center Local High School Student Could Win Trip To Washington D.C. And A $30,000 Scolarship Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 3rd Annual Gold Outing Scholarship Fund-raiser Joe Fancovic Coleman 10/15/2008 Vol 39 No Service News (Photo) Justine E. Young Mother Marcine Moore of 41 Marcine Moore Sanford Page 5 Eva K. Arthur Passes Oct. 6 (Photo) Eva K. Arthur Coleman Jaynee Leigh Hale Passes October 6 Jaynee Leigh Hale Sanford burial Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Knights Of Columbus Announces Raffle Winners Henry Moon Sanford Grace Kirby Beaverton Maxine Nelson Coleman Jerry Overton Beaverton Disability Network Names New Board Member Rick Konsdorf Coleman (resident) 10/22/2008 Vol 39 No Midland Community Singled Out Roger Garner 42 3 copies Squash Delicious By Cramer the Cobbler, The Sanford Historical Society Page 4 Vernon L. Murray Passes October 14 Vernon L. Murray North Bradley Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Larcenies From Motor Vehicles Coleman Coleman Story Hour Coleman Library 10/29/2008 Vol 39 No Patriotic Women By Maria D. Ancic, The 43 Sanford Historical Society 3 copies Page 4 Faith United To Hold Harvest Dinner Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Lions Welcome New Members (Photos) Ann Roeseler Angela M. O’Rourke Jamie Marie DeCatur Karen Bertodatto Country Jamborees To Be Held At Clare 11/05/2008 Vol 39 No Soup Tureens By Maria Ancic, The 44 Sanford Historical Society 2 copies Sanford Lions Announce 2008 Peace Poster Contest Travis Webb Winner Grabrielle Blanchard Haley Jackson Loni Zolman Kayla Callahan Alex Dever Maddie Bohn Page 4 Adelbert “Del” Owen Keller Passes Oct. 23 Adelbert “Del” Owen Keller Coleman/Clare Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names 11/12/2008 Vol 39 No Thankful Basket By Maria Ancic, The 45 Sanford Historical Society 4 copies Page 6 Venison Valets (Photos) Russell Smith Countryside Custom Butchering and Smith and Sons Meat Processing Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman VFW Present Flag To CCN (Photo) Merlin Dana Richard Walagorski Thomas Getgood Gene Robinson 11/19/2008 Vol 39 No Apples By Maria Ancic, The 46 Sanford Historical Society 3 copies Page 4 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 1st Marking Period Many names Page 5 Marion M. Kalmar Passes Nov. 6 Coleman James A. Aschnepp Passes November 11 Farwell Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Central Michigan Pastor Assists Celebrity Greg Haggart Paranormal Investigator Nancy Haggart 11/26/08 Vol 39 No Marilyn’s Memorial By Maria Ancic, The 47 Sanford Historical Society (front and Sportsmen Can Help Needy Families back pages only) Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Lions Receive Two Grants Coleman VFW Ladies Attend District Meeting Lillian Dowd (Photo) Gloria Phelps Josephine Miller 12/03/2008 Vol 39 No Christmas In July Display By Maria Ancic, The 48 Sanford Historical Society Pages 1 and 2 Michigan Earns High Marks As A Bicycle-Friendly only State 12/10/2008 Vol 39 No Senior Services Programs & Support Groups 49 Scheduled for December Page 4 Coleman Community Calendar For December Food Coleman Drive And Parade Page 5 Janice M. Hafer Passed Nov. 29 Janice M. Hafer Gladwin (formerly of Coleman) Lucinda M. Oliver Passes November 30 Lucinda M. Oliver Sanford Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Wall Of Veterans (Photo) Coleman VFW Post 1071 Coleman Celebrating The Holiday Season And Their Richard “Dick” Forsberg 25th Holiday Parade Coleman Lions To Hold Chili Supper 12/17/2008 Vol 39 No American Made Christmas Gifts By Maria Ancic, The 50 Sanford Historical Society 3 copies. One “Marilyn’s Memorial” (Photo) John Billingsley Sanford Centennial ront and back Jane Schuman Museum pages only Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Coleman Story Hour Coleman Library Coleman High School 2008 Homecoming King and Aranda Bushre Queen (Photo) Lance Mayhew 12/24/2008 Vol 30 No By Maria Ancic, The 51 Sanford Historical Society 3 copies. One Page 4 Hectic Holidays pages 4 and 5 only Page 5 Coleman Chronicles Many names Blood Drive At Library Dec. 30th Coleman Library Thank You To The Community Coleman VFW 12/31/2008 Vol 39 No 52 Page 4 Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Marking Many names Period 2008-2009 Page 5 Robert A. Ranck Passed Dec. 24 Robert A. Ranck, Sr. Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 01/07/2009 Vol 40 No 1 Hot Cocoa Or Hot Chocolate? By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society 3 copies Service News Robin L. Bellinger Sanford Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Thanks From VOD/Patriot Pen Chairman Mr. Cone Mrs. Pickford Janell Sasse Chuck Moore Danielle Little Andrea Fausett Brittany Letts Melissa Welthes Josephine Miller 01/14/2009 Vol 40 No 2 Old Christmas Cards By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society 4 copies Federal Flood Insurance Now Available In Jerome Township Page 4 Service News Samuel J. Truslow Coleman Page 5 Crystal Ann Bower Passes January 5 Crystal Ann Bower Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 01/21/2009 Vol 40 No 3 Ford Homes Historic District By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society 3 copies (1 is Page 5 Peggy J. Ranck Passes January 10 Peggy June Ranck Coleman (born in) front and back pages only) Ronald N. Brokaw Passes January 11 Ronald Neil Brokaw Coleman (formerly of) Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Local V.F.W. Voice of Democracy Winner (Photos) Janell Sasse Josephine Miller Mr. and Mrs. Sasse Danielle Little 01/28/2009 Vol 40 No 4 Your Herbal Garden By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society 2 copies (1 is Page 5 Jack Malcom Knapp Passes January 20 (Photo) Jack Malcolm Knapp Coleman (formerly of) front and back pages only) Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/04/2009 Vol 40 No 5 Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 02/11/2009 Vol 40 No 6 A Lost Town By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society Page 4 Coleman elementary Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period Many names 3 copies (2 Page 5 Elton H. Grace Passes Feb. 2 Elton H. Grace Shepherd just front and back pages) Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Frances Mogg Celebrating 95 birthday (Photo) Frances Mogg Coleman VFW Service News Ian H. Bolvin Coleman 02/18/2009 Vol 40 No 7 A Spring Sentiment By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society 2 copies (1 is Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names front and back pages only) 02/25/2009 Vol 40 No 8 Corest Time By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society 2 copies TDS Donates Van To School District (Photo) Ron Cay Gordon Melchi Sarina Gleason Page 4 Northwood Names Fall Term Honors List Amanda L. Bailer Coleman Shannon D. Murphy Coleman Keshia W. Yancer Coleman Sasha C. Foley Sanford Page 5 Florence C. Mayhew Passes February 16 Florence C. Mayhew Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names 03/04/2009 Vol 40 No 9 Corktown By Maria Ancic, The Sanford Historical Society 3 copies (1 is Page 4 Evelyn Brown Warner Passes February 21 Evelyn Brown Warner Coleman front and back pages only) Allen E. Forsberg Passes February 19 (Photo) Allen E. Forsberg Coleman Melvin Hitchcock Passes February 22 Melvin “Mike” Hitchcock Beaverton Page 5 2008 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City of Coleman March 4, 2009 Coleman Chronicles Many names 03/11/2009 Vol 40 No Green-Glaze Dishes By Maria Ancic, The 10 Sanford Historical Society 2 copies Service News Derek M. Breece Beaveton Page 4 State Set-Aside Funds Awarded Mobile Food Pantry To Be In Coleman Page 8 Coleman Chronicles Many names Lion Al Muller Honored For Years Of Service Al Mueller Coleman Lions club

03/18/2009 Vol 40 No 11 Roscommon By Maria Ancic The Sanford Historical Society 2 copies Page 4 Jerry V. Sian Passes March 6 (Photo) Jerry V. Sian Sanford Page 5 News From The Coleman Lions 04/15/2009 Vol ? Pages 5,6,7,8 Page 5 Michigan’s Earth Day By Maria Ancic, The only Sanford Historical Society Service News Joseph Gratson Grandmother from Sanford Lynda Perry Page 6 Coleman Elementary Honor Roll Many names Charles W. Buck Passes March 28 (Photo) Charles W. Buck Gladwin Eyvonne Leeck Passes April 4 Eyvonne Leeck Beaverton Senior Dance At Coleman Center Page 7 VFW Auxiliary Membership Coleman Post #1071