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Owen-Gage seniority issue fails, district accepts loan, hires coach

?'he board also apprdved proiiioting Derek Howard to assislant footbnll coach for varsity level and also junior high football coach. Peterson s:d this would not he a prob- Icin hccausc only 12 boys signed up f'or junior high Iootbdl, and thcrc is no need to hirc ;t iicw coach when the tcmroster is shaky. A team must haw 11 players on the ficld to start a game.

MONEY ISSUES

Peterson also inforrned thc board of a $250,000 loan frorn the State of Michigan at 157% intcrest, higher than last ycar's loan. The nioncy Summer Mania in,Cass City will hclp pay for operating c x p c II sc s through out t h c ycar, he said. Thcsc cxpcnses could in- Residents enjoy car show, inflatables, megu-sales cludc. repviiig the asphalt Mc an u~h i le, Kevin Urban bchind thc school that was his Friday night wisli- clc\trt~vcclto I'IX the drain re- spctnl in; I:c \\;i!s ;)Id enoirgh IO < critly. It ut,trlcl iIl\k) 1x2 11sud dl-ic'c. IO shorc up I'unds uscd to I71 hc 1 2-year-old iv;~iicIercd purchasc a ncwcr school bus frorn I-larhor Bcxh at $8,500. Main Slrcct during the cvening's uar'sti~w.in which As of July 3 1, the district rcsidcnts ogld cliissic and h ax $ h 2 0 ,I)9 S , a I tho ugh rest o IC d c i\r li t h ;it u' c rc $252,575 of hat rnuut bc rc- parked almg rhc stl-cct whilc paid to the statc by August iiiiisic placed in thc hack- 20 Cor a loan. 2 I.( 1LI nd . Spx~iiic;tlly, Urban stoppd at ;I 1967 Plymouth Relved- cre owncd by David and Yvonnc Nye. "'l'his was my first car." joked Urban. "I got it in I 967 ." Home schooling takes dedication I Rich Eddy's Iiockin' Old- A survuy conducted by thc ies Hand was rcsponsiblr: for N at io 11 a1 H () u s c h (1 Id EI d u c a- thc iiiu'iic of the night. Thu tion Survcys Prograni indi- Ortonvi I le ~LIOcorn bincd catcs that home schooling of' 111 u 5 i c a I t 13 c h n ol ogy , be- studcnts 5 to 17 incrcascd twoen-song patter and genu- t'rorti 850,000 in 1999 to 1.1 inc niuxical talent to play 50s iiiillioti in 2003. That's an and 60s hits that cveryonc increasc of 29 perccnt. could sing to, although ~iut A1 t hc~ug h fir 111 statistics t11:iny dld. ahtiut the number of families participating in home The band plays hctwcen schoolirig in the Lzrt'il are not 1 SO and 200 shows per ycw a v ai 1 ah 1c , c) nc k no w 1cd ge- ;ill around thc Midwest. usu- able person who asked riot ally at fairs and fcstivalr such to bc quotcd said that in re- as this. thc fourth annual cent yciws the nuriihcr o! farni- Sunirner Mania. Each instru- lies in homc schooling has rcrriaincd about the same. She estimated the total in the ¶ * upper Thumb to be slightly niorc than 30. Corn crop belawpar, Onc of thc fimiilics in Cass City that has home schooled thcir 2 children is Mike and Bccky Rule. other crops look great l'hi,%was thc last year that the Rulc children will he honir;: schooled. It's a tirnc nights ." co nsum i ng , c ha1 leng i ng job. Pratt said ideally, day tem- said Becky. Both of the pcraturc would br: 80 dcgrces Rulcs are uollcge educated and night temperature 70 and dccided to home school dcgrccs with littlc rainfall. lor scvi:ral reasons. Since Fmners planted tilost Onc is the homc cnviron- of the corn in June, onc rricnt Ihat is continued. An- nionth late. Pratt said condi- other is that the !'anlily val- tioiis nccd to hold nut until ucs can hc part of the cduca- Octohcr before frost sets 111. tion rcceivcd. The personali- "Wc probably won't haw tics ofthc children arc a con- idcal conditions hcforc Oc- sidcration. None of the fami- tober unlcss Scptcinhcr is lies indicatcd that the aca- wwin," he said. "But thc corn dcmic instruction at public is in serious jeopardy, at least schools was a major consid- in my mind." c r a t i o 11 . HCJw t' ver. Tu suo1a' c (1 t ti ci- When thc Kula children four rii~ijorcrops look tu hc transfer to Cass City Schools promising. Sugar bect farrn- this 111Joseph Iiulc, 14, will CIS. frcsh off' the news that hc ;I frcshnian and Kachacl, Michigan Sugar Co. and IO, will bt: in thc 5th gradc. Joseph Monitor Sugar Co.will forin A NEW EXPERIENCE awaits (left) and Shc tins 9 differcnt personal- one c(7iripilny, can expect Kachacl Rule of Cass City this fall as they will enter ity and thc parents feel shc is rt.latrvely high returns on rcady to cntcr public school. both weight and sugar lev- Cass City Schools after being home schooled by their Both Mikc and Becky gradu- CISthis year. mother. Beckv, previously. PAGE 1’WO Crawford Holbrook reun iort Area News a success Mrs. Thelma Jackson Phone 989-269-6994 W hcn daughter-in-law 3-year-old Circtchcn 111;u chcd Shelley visits, one of our fa- up to the lady in charge and voritc pastimes is shopping a\ked, “How rnuch I\ that I 11 11 I< I11 1-s ;I t - L*;I 1- ;i ri iiic~t Forty - t w o fa i I y hc 1’ r y 1‘0 r 9 1 y o 1 d 1 Bernard Morlcy at garage sales. Shelley always t c) i 1et ‘! ” and friends attcnclcd ;I hrihl l.‘r;tn /cI s :I t 11 rday . G LlCS t s at - M c 110 n ;i I cl ‘s Wcd 111: sd ay manages to find treasures She spohc with \o iiiucli shower for Marncy Korihcl, tcriclcd f’rorn Stcrling morning . among the castoffs of CiJIlf tdcnce th‘lt 1 thlllL the dL1ughtc.r of Mr. and Mrh. lj c i g h Is, h4 t . 1’1 c;is;i n t , Tt 1 ( sc u’ ti t) v i s i I cd ‘I’t I C* 1 11 1 ;i Michiganians. owncr fully cxpcctetl ticr to Larry Konkcl, and Ijrcrit Schcwairig, Uny City, I3ad Jackson Iiisl wcck wcrc Mrs. Nevcr mind that they have haggle over thc prrct’ Kcel at Bakcr Collcpc in Chss Axc and Ubly. hlartin Swcxmcy, MIS. Gerald to tx transported to Califor- Grctchcn I\ full ot’\urpri\c\. City Sunday. Af‘tcr ;I luiic~h Mi-. and Mrs. R:iy Llcpcinski Wills and Mr. and Mrs. Hob nia. If Shelley rcally wants Upon seeing a boohcasc was served, gaincs wcrc w erc S 11 n d a y d‘tc r n oo n ;i nd J ;ic k so n . it. she’ll find a way. with an ornLrtu ioundcd top, played and prizcs givcn. sirppcr guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Walsh and Mrs. Evans Among the trophies shc’s she wanted to know if rt LVA\ Mrirney will becotnu the AI Icn I kpci 11sk i . Gibhard attcndcd the f’uncral cxported from Michigan in a sarcophagu\. (I had to looh bride of Brcnt Kccl Ourotxr Wcndy Rickctt and Mrs. of Alvcda Otulakowski at the the past arc a wringer washer, the word up. It’\ ;I ~iiiiiiirny 7. C;ci-;ild Wills u’crc Sundiiy Brown City Missioniiry an old pump, a bench that case.) Obviously, \tic’s bccn Mr. and MIS. Mclvin ~iic~stsof Mrs. Curtis Church at I I o’clock €;riday. niadc its way to California watching too many horror Part i c ka at c n dcd ;i h i 1.1 ti d ;iy c -1 i’l ;I lid . Mrs. Itay Ikpcinski and via Pemsylvania, a wash tub, movies with her oldci hi 0111- party for Ray Purtiika at Stcr.- MI. atid MI-s.Bill lirwin and Mrs, Allen rkpcinski visitucl potato and corn plantcrs, etc. ers. 1 i ng Hcigli ts kitiiri1;iy. Allcn ~~~ii-rcllyrrict at Mr. and Mrs. Dcriiiird Michael and Marsha B rc)th cr Dr c w pur c 11 awl ;I Mrs. Allen Lkpcinski and hic~on~sin mi ~xc ‘rues- H o Id w i c k 1’u c sd a y . So far this summer she’s light-up niuiniiiy head and Mrs. Kay Dcpcinski visitcd d:iy rriorning with Jim Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fran/c.l Adam kiewicz found a couple of old win- skull at onc of thc salcs wc their Aunt Rosalinc hlcssing :ind I3crnarcl Mor1t.y and :ind Junu Rutz riict Junc’s dows with the glass painted, shopped, so we sho~ld~l’Ib~ Tuesday at Ruth. friend Steve. c!~iughtc:r in 1iiil;iy City I)r one of which made its way surprised that his sister Marsha Marie Gucwa and Thc matron of honor wa\ Mrs. Curtis Clleland visited Kcvii Silvcr and Mrs. Curtis lunch ‘I’ucsday. to a friend in North Carolina, knows such things. Michacl Dwayne Angela Rowe. thc inaid of Mrs. Hirani Kcyscr Fridny. C’I c 1 ;in tl s pc n I Wed n e sd a y Junc Rutz spent S days with part of an ox yoke, fisherman Gretchen’s vocahu lary re- Adamkiewicz celehratcd the honor was Eli/.ahctli Kichart E’leven rncnibcrs of the af‘turnoon with Mrs. Cicrald Mr. and Mrs. Dan F;rnnzcl. Engaged Santa stockings, a canoe ally doesn’t nccd cxpancling. Sacrarncnt of Holy Matri- and thc flower girl ~.a\Ircne paddle, an antique ironing ‘l’ravc1 i n g €3 rcak fast C 111 t) Wills. 1 Other Sunday dinncr guests On one occasion, after rtp- mony March 27, 2004 at 2 Roue. niet Thursday inorning at tlic C 1 ;i LI d e Mu SI ac k , Jack were Hazel Matticc, Doris hoard and a bowling pin, plying lip gloss, she in- o’clock in the afternoon at The best rim wa\ Jatricr Frmklin Inn in Had Axc. Kcnnccly, Allen Farrclly and Western and Allen E;arrelly. which will bc made into a formed mc thal she’d “con- St. Mary Church, Port Hu- Hill. the grooiiisni3n was Thuy will rnetit at the lamp for one of the boys’ taminated” hcr lipstick by ron. Father Stanley Paul Gut\ :i and thc ring rooins. Pcpperriiill next wcck. sipp i n g water fror 11 sor n c o n c! Around IO0 f;iniily and WycTaw$ki pcrforincd the hearer was Ryan liowc cereinony. Shelley is a discriminating else’s bottle. fricnds riict at St. Johns Old Parcnts of hc. bride aic shopper, not just a collector Her brothcrs teach Circtchcii An evcning rcception with Sylvia Ciucwa of‘Port Huron Church Hall for ii birthday of junk. Every piece she ac- lots of things, inany of which dinner and music followed and thc late Stanlcy Ciucwn quires ends up looking just we’d rather she didn‘t know. at Fore Lakes Golf Club, Jr. Parent$ of the groorn :ire right wherever shc puts it. Beyond vocabulary, they Kiniball. The Tcnhusch Kcnrieth ;~nd Joan Thc charm of the picces she enjoy instructing hcr in such Brothers band provided the Adariikicwic/ of Ray Cily. CASS CITY CHH0NICL.I: Satc~pcrdau chooses often escapes me. non-feminine practiccs as 092-700 Marney Konkel music Granliparcnt~of thc~t~-icIc USPS SCHN E EBERG ER ’S What she sees as art usually ma k i ng di sg ti s t i n g n c)i ses PlJBL ISHCU EVERY WEDNCSOAY and llrent Redd The bride’s wedding gown ~ICIrcnc I,uha~*/t.w~Liand Furniture - Carper - 1-V - Appliances looks to me like some old with the arrnpit. AT CASS CITY, MICHIGAN C’ass City, MI 48720 was originally worn by hcr t h t‘ I ;I I c Wit1 1 ;IC c 6550 Main Street thing I remcmber using in Spencer, a student of karatc, IhIS (980) 872-33 I5 g ra n d mother , Irene L u bx/e M!s hi o f Gage to w n Periodical postage paid at thc old days because we may live to regrut the Icxmns this (9R9) 872-2696 Ilome (989) 872-2782 ( Lutom s k I ) L u hac z c w s k i and thc late Mr. and hlr\ <;ass City, Michigan 48726 didn’t have anything better. he teaches hcr. Isax (9x9) 872-1 126 Ccll (989) 670-8129 when she wed Wallace Stanley Ckicwa of hdAw. POSTMASTER: Send address She has that artistic eye that It’s been a lively, interest- Luhaczewski Feb. 3, 1945 at The spc~itthcir hon- changes to couple knows in advance just how a ing summer with Shellcy und CASS CITY CHRONICLE, PO. BOX St. Agatha Church, eyinoon 111 Toronto, (htario thing will look whcre she the kids. We’ve had a lot of’ 115, CASS CITY, MI 48726 Gagetown. , John Haire, publisher wants to display it. It’s an fun and got to know and National Advertising nepresentative. adinirablc quality that I ob- love our grandchildren cvcn Michiyan Weekly Newspapers, Inc , viously lack. more than hcforc. if that’s 257 Michigan Avenue, East ILansiny It’s twins! You can tell that grand- possible. Mic tiiga n , daughter Gretchcn knows We’ll rniss thcm whcn thcy Subscription Prices: To post offices in hcr way around a garage go homc later this wcck and Tuscola, Huron and Sanilac counties ~ $19.00 a year or 2 years for $31 -00,3 Ha salc, too. One day while it will take some timu to re- years for $43.00, $12 00 for 6 months, Moore Motor Sales Shelley and I wcrc still gath- adjust to,a boring life otqiii- Ihc and 3 months for $9.00. New ‘ai~on uring our purscs from the car, etude and tidincss. In Michigan - $23.00 a year, 2 years A~%’ for $38.00, 3 years for $50.00. eg!BJk:r;g In other parls of the United States . €3 $25.00 a year, 2 years for $42.00. 3 1725 W. Caro Rd... Caro, W 8 MI Histo rical society years for $54.00. Payable in advance. (989) 6734171 Garlh O’Met a For information regarding nowpaper TOLL FREE 1-800-516-6673 Sales Corrstr Cant advertising and commercial arid lob to meet Monday printing, telephone 871-2010.

Thc Cass City Area Histori- bers, because thcrc will he a cal Socicty will meet in thc prize for whoever can do this. Pinney Room at Rawson As usual, thc evening will Anthony Daniel Langston Andrew Thomas Langston Memorial Library Monday, close with visiting, rcf’rcsh- Presents Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. The pro- mcnts and fun. Daniel and Sarah (Rievert) Andrew was born at 7:42 gram this month will be a Do conic and join us - for- Langston of Mt. Morris an- a.m. He u,~igI~cd5 p~nds, 2 “Show and Tell”. get the TV, put that book I m “The History and Pioneers of Cass Citym nounce the birth of their ounct‘c and was I7 I /2 inchcc Mcmbers arc encouragcd to down, you can find out who twins boys, Anthony Daniel long. bring an item that may relate “dun it” toniorrow, \tack the The First 150 Years” and And re w Thomas. Their grandparcnts xuDen- to the area, something that dishes in the sink, they will Anthony was born May 23, nis and liilccn Kicvcrt of your parents or grandparents keep just fine and hcad for This visual documentary will portray early pioneer life, the birth of the 2004 at 7:41 a.m. at Hurley Gag c t o w n . ‘T’hci r g rc a t - used, or something that was the library. And don’t ti)rgct Hospital. He weighed 4 grandmothers arc Martha conirnon on the farm, in the that wondcrful prilc. it you town, schools, churches, government and the business district. It will be pounds, 13 ounces and was Emmons of Ca\\ City nnd house or at thc store and that can stump the other mcn- dedicated to the people of the Cass City area - living and deceased. Funds for the project will be raised through Corporate, Business and Family Sponsorships. Family Sponsorships can be “in honor of’ or “in memory of’ - which is a nice way to remember your parents, * “Always Tender” grandparents, etc. and will permit businesses and families to Boneless Pork have personal identification in the historical document credits. We are the beneficiary of this legacy ....HELP US PRESERVE IT! Natural Juice I Shank Portion Class City Arm IJistorical Society II Cass City Area Historical Society 1 II I Bone-In Ham I Vicual History Project II Visual 11 istory €’tojt~‘t I I C‘ass C’ity, ?’tien arid Now II Cass City, Then and Now I I I Business I I sponsorshir) I . t I $~ - _-.. contr i bu i on I Business Sponsor C’ontribution $250.00 or more I Your contribution will help covcr 1.09Lb. I the production costs of the douunientary. Michigan I I As a Busintss sponsor you will: I *Kect.ib t“ 4 coninlimentarv vidcos $199

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Everyone’s talking about S oc i a1 promo t i on was j 11s t school reform. We’re told another expression for teacti- schools need more money, ing the boys how to dunce. better tcachcrs, ncw pro- Don’t get mc wrong about grams, more computers, and social promotion. I suspecl modern technology if our it has a place in certain in- Zcnon Hotra, a giicst at Shcrwood on the Hill, C;:igctown, students are to succeed in the stances, despitc the political nixJc sure it wii\ :i that t forge[ 11 vacation he won’ ne w 111 il lenniurn. posturing we’ve hce hear- He suorcd a holc.-in-onc at the 166-yard first holc. He uscd Where will we get the ing reccntly. ;i 5 iron. He wiiw’t quitc sure it wa\ in the holc so tic drovc money’? From the federal 1’11 bet some of my old hi\ c-nrt to thc grccn. Whcn he started $uinping up itnil down government, I presume. teachers would adinit to hic teat11 nit.rnhc*rs hncw that the ball indccd N;I\ in the holt.. Readers of my generation bending a grade once in ********** might rernernber when kids awhilc. You can’t hlnrtic learned more with less them really. Every ycar soriic- money, worsc tcachcrs, old body had to call the .ianitor I hnow that it’s old hiit to real car buffs, but It wiir new to to gct sonic kid untanglcd pr og r a 111 s, and no corm put c rs . me. My youngc\t daugtiter and hur hu(;hand htivc* ;I new can How can that he? from his seat. loaded with g~)odics,~ncluding ;I tclcvi\lon for pcr\on\ 111 Maybe the kids have somc- “For gosh sakes!” thc jan- the birch \cat thing to do with it? (What tor would say. “This hoy is ‘I’hatdidn’t ~ncmniuch to nic, but the utellitc rdlo did. In thc hcck is a millennium. getting too big for this scat. northern Michigan radio station\ that o1l’c.r rciil old tinie any way?) All he needs is ;I couplt~ol’ (big band) ~iiu\icart‘ hard to find. ‘I’hc heyday I’or thi\ iiiu\Ic I’m certainly not againsl D’s!” have swn ;I niitii- w:i\ 1930s and I OSO\ My daughter dcinon\tr~~dby prc\\- school funding. I Just hate Schools ing a button and prc\to’ “Juhc Box Satutdnj Night“ I‘iorii to see it cotiic froin the fed- her ofrcfornls over tJic yews. thc 1940s caiiic wafting out. eral government. Most of thcm tiiivc gonc You nccd to hc ;I \cnior citi~nto rcct)giii/c ;itid apprc~iatc So much of that money gets around two or thrcc tiincs. that diverted. Every year sorne- 1 went to school when * t *****:IF*+ one orders a new shipment “track i n g ” a ti d “ah i 1 i t y of commodes -- cleverly grouping” were the big disguised as television sets. thing. The idea of c0llt.g~ School reform and “social prep was relatively new. promotion” have become Wc didn’t havc to take for- political buzzwords re- eign languages like the col- cently. Nobody hcard of lege prep kids do today. those things when I was a kid. Univcrsitics figured, “What My teachers talked about good are all these languagcs the agcnd;~.Wc expcct to rcccivc a list froin thu hcaltlr dc- reform school, hut they never if the students don’t know partrncnt on anq othcr rcpiiirs, \tic wid. Pair earn CNIU grants mentioned school reform. where the countries art‘ any- Relay Krystcc I)or-l;incl md I ,cslic IIackcr 01’ Cass C‘ily ;iIc Cass Citv High School New Student Registration alllong 40 01‘ the statc’s top needs h i g h school st iidc n t I cadcrs Date: Tuesday, August I7 (by appointnient) to rcc-civc tlic I.,cadcr Ad- volunteers v;incc 1110 11 t Schol;~rsh i p to ;I t tc n d Ccii t i-ii I M i c ti i g ;I ti Forms may be picked up in the High School Main Oftice pi ior to the sclied- LJnivcrsity in the fall. rIlic Relay for I ,ii‘e nccti\ uled appointment date. oluntccrs to hclp p1;in nncl ‘ 1 I I c 3 - y cwtc nc w ii t) I c ii ivml I 1111 their stgn;iturc event. is v;ilucd ;it 9; 1,500 pci- ycx ~I’tiisyear’s rc1:iy will takc It is among tlic l‘irxt schol:ir- On the appointment date the student must have: placc ;it IO ;i.ni. Saturday, ships in Michigan to providc I. Completed enrollment form; 2. Completed emergency contact form; 3. Certified birth certificate; Voluntccrs curnp out for 24 Leslie Hacker w i n n c rs hnscd o 11 ti i g h hour \ and takc turns walk- school gradcs, st;indmlid 4. Up to date immunization record; and 1112 the track in an cffort to tcst scores, and a Icadcrship 5. A copy of the previous High School or Middle School trailscript. INW ;iw;ircnc\s nnd l’unds in pro I’i IC. clc tai I i ng i nvol vu - thc light ngninrt cmccr. ‘I’hc tilent in school :ind cot~iiiiii. c\ cnt lnc’ludcu tcarn n i ty ;IC t i vi t ies. Call for an appointment between Thursday, Augrist 12 atad Airgrist I undr Lii\crs, a Luitiinari;~ccr- I)orlmd, ~1 griid~i~t~of C~SS 17 at (989) 872-2148 and ask for the Guidarice Offic~Srrretary. C’ity High Suhool, thc. cbiiiony nnJ

Deadline for submitting items in the calendar is the Friday Huro n c 0U ntv noon before publication. r/ Friday, August 13 In July, however, Learman Emming said there is already Alcoholics Anonynious, 8 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran to his scat, thanks to a close said if elected, her first order some money saved and even- Church. of business would be to put tually the fire department I.;IC\C in whicli voters nonii- 5 YEARSAGO the revolving drain fund in- Saturday, August 14 ri~itt.d t.. him €itiron County will expand to an ex- Novesta Old Settltxs Reunion,I noon potluck, Novesta I ’I-osc’cLllor. torination in the main COITI- Bob Haselhuhn said to his Will rhc rc~lN;ioriii I

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Novesta Church of Christ ~ Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 989-872-4055(church) 872-4637 Worship Service 11:OOa.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 14 Evening Service 6:OO p.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:OO p.m. Wednesday PraylBible Study & Youth Group 7:OO p.m. Contemporary & Traditional 6:OO p.m. Wed. (Family Training Hour) 7:OO p.m. Pastor - Chuck Carr Potluck dinner at Noon Wednesdays 7:OO p.m. Senior Pastors: Michael & Carl‘a Arp Transportation available Pastor: David Mercer i email: [email protected] Novesta Church of Christ WELCOME: Cass City Church of Christ website: defordcommunitychurch.org 2896 N. Cemetery Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 ALL FRIENDS & RELATIVES 6743 E Main St , Cass City, MI 48726 872-3658 or 872-1195 Contacts 872-2367 or 872-31 36 Deford Country Church Bible School 9:30 a.m. Lawrence Englehart, Pres. Worship Service Sunday 11 :00 a.m. & 6:OO p.m. Assemblies of God Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Elsie Hicks, Sec. Bible Study Sunday 1O:OO a.m. & Wednesday 7:OO p.m. 5903 Main St., Box 224, Deford, MI 48729 Youth Group & Sunday Evening 989-872-51 58 Services 6:OO p.m. Cass City Church of the Natarene Wednesday Family Night 7 p.m. Minister: Chuck Emmett 6538 Third St., Cass City, MI 48726 Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth Minister: Brad Speirs 872-2604 or 872-5201 Dan Strength Si. Pastor Visit our website at: www.novestachurch.org Sunday School 1O:OO a.m. Tim Wells, Associate Worship Service 11:00 a.m. WSNL 600 AM, Saturday, 530 a.m. Potter’s House Wed. Prayer & Bible Study Christian Fellowship Church & Children’s Activities 6:OO p.m. Evangelical Free Church of Cass City Corner of 6th and Leach, Cass City, MI 48726 Pastor ~ Rev. Darold Ward 6430 Chestnut Blvd., Cass City, MI 48726 872-51 86 I Phone: 872-5060 Thursday Evening 7:OO p.m. Cass City Missionary Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. *& Sunday Worship 11 :00 a.m. 4449 Koepfgen Rd., Cass City, MI 48726 Worship 11 :00 a.m. Pastor: F. Robert Tucker 872-2729 Midweek Bible Studies Sunday School 9:45 a.m. St. Agatha’s Catholic Church 400,000 new truck driver jobs nationally Biblical Counseling Worship Service 11 :00 a:m. Pastor: Rev. Todd R. Gould EFCA 4618 South St., Gagetown, MI 48735 offering $30,000 to $55,000 annually. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. 665-9966 Pastor: David Edwards Severe shortage across USA for trained certified drivers First Baptist Church Sunday Liturgy 10:30 a.m.

Unique Baker training meets Federal Highway Administration guidelines. ~ 6420 Houghton St., Cass City, MI 48726 Parish Administrator: Joan Wyskiel Personalized, professional training; small class sizes. ~ Cass City United Methodist Church 989-872-31 55 I 5100 N. Cemetery Rd., Two career paths: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. St. Pancratius Catholic Church Truck Driving Certificate or Associate Degree/Transport Management. f?O Box 125, Cass City, MI 48726 I Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 :00 a.m. 4292 S. Seeger St., Cass City, MI 48726 Lifetime Employment Service links you to trucking industry’s best jobs! 872-3422 Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. 872-3336 Requirements for the Commercial Drivers License Class A can be met Worship: 8:30 & 11:OO a.m. (Summer 9:30 a.m.)’ ’ within the first 20 weeks of the program. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study, Saturday Liturgy 530 p.m. I Sunday School - Sept.-May 9:30 a.m. 4 Training program certified by Professional Truck Driver Institute. i Wednesday, 7:OO p.m. Sunday Liturgy 9:00 a.m. F Cornmunity Dinner - Monthly (2nd Wed. at noon) Pastor: Eric Holmgren Pastor: Father Steve Fillion (989) 755-2756 1 Pastor: Rev. George F. Ward Youth Pastor: Bryan Heller I Shabbona United Methodist Church In parlnershlp with Causley Truck Driving Institute, LLC i First Presbyterian Church 1621 Terminal Drive, Saginaw, MI 48601 4455 North Decker Rd., Decker, MI 48426 I Barrier Free Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Cirll for irfwrncrtioii. sturt soori. 810-672-9929 (parsonage) Classes 6505 Church St., Cass City, MI 48726 6820 E. Main St., Cass City, MI 48726 AI t 989-872-8094 (church) 872-5400 872-2770 t Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday School - Sept.-May 10:45 a.m Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 :00 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Bible Class & Sunday School 10:45 am Pastor: Gerald Meyer UMW Monthly 1st Wed., 7:30 p.m. [ Pastor: Dave Glackburn Youth Group Sunday Evenings 500 p.m. I’ ! V..storsalways welcomed ..... Please join us today Pastor: Ellen Burns i Visit our website at: www.dasuparish.com I (’ASS ( ’lrlY,MICHIGAN C‘ASS C‘I‘I’Y C‘lIKONI(’1 ,I1 - W [%,I>NI:SI>AY, AUGIJS?’ I I, 2004 PAGE FIVE Pistro wins, road Area Township Voting Results ‘I ’II sc ( 1a 1) ra i ri Coni mi ss ione r 3 Major County Millages Sherif’f’sRoad Patrol Senior (‘ili/cns Scnire\ Sheriff‘s Road Patrol loses in Tuscola Sarah I%tro Art Randall Chi1Thomas .SO Additional .2O Kcncwal .90 Renewal €:lkland 1 2 0 8 0 1s 72 I68 1231 18 116125 Sheriff Tom Kern said his Huntcr said he has workcd hy Henjamin Kay department is not totally with Milligan in thc past and F:lkland 2 70 110 42 991 176 I98 188 1801 103 Staff Writer funded by the renewal, and they worked wcll together, E I 1i ng to11 s 0- 2 0 23 701 108 127 IS4 128 I52 but did not comment further additional funding which El 111 wood 74 61 13 64 I93 100 I s2 100 / 58 normally comes from the on his opponent. Milligan is general fund is being less- on vacation until Wednes- K i ng st 011 3s 2 0 19 691 102. 13_3/55 116164 ened for other expenditures. day. Koylton 42 2s 24 50 I 86 97 144 “We’ll try one more time in Although ‘l’uscoln County Noves t ;I 3 -3 -I 0 25 361 115 101 I49 has 42,023 rcgisteretl voters, November, and it will bc a County Totals 1,692 1,099 1,012 2,318 I 3,348 stand-alone issue,” Kern said. a meager 1S.M percent cast “But I’ll probably lose some ballots, with hl percent of‘ oficers.” those Rcpuhlican. Tuscola County has one of “We always hope we have the lowest general operating more voter turnout, but the funds in the state, and Kern straight-party ticket keeps said while that was desirable some people away,” said Daiid hlilligan John Hunter before, it’s become a prob- Vrissar City Manager Scott Kcpiiblican De nioc ra t lem. Adkins. “We need to encour- “I don’t need more officers age voter participation, Akron 1 137 56 on the road patrol,” hc said. though .” C o 1urn b i a I 11s I 29 In the Republican-led sec- “I need to maintain what I Elkland 1 114 32 have.” ond district, which consists Although they ran unop- of Alnier, Ellington, Elkland 2 217 53 posed, Republican Myrah Indian fie Ids and J u n i a t ii 133 29 Kirkwood and Dcmocrat Tow n s h i p s , Thomas E 1rn wood Dale Kildee will go head-to- Bardwell defeated Tony Bair Fairgrove 9 0 73 head in November for the 784 to 279 and will run un- spot of District 5 Congres- opposed in the frill, replac- Gilford I G 9 I 18 sional represcntativc. In ad- ing Judy Bzlhcock Wisner 42 31 dition, State Rcp. Tom Satah Pistro Dave Mil ligan Meyer handily defeated Meanwhile, Richard Letts, Totals 923 321 Curtis Bwhmer 3, I 16 to 556 Jr. lost to incunihcnt Roy Petzold 366 to I 19 in the - ~~ to win the Republican norni- - __ nation for 84th District State fourt ti district , wh i c h coni - Representat ivc. Hc will prises Vassar, Millington and sanilac vote rs kill Headlee override batt!e Democrat Steve Watertown townships. Montle in the fall. Petzold will have no chal- Prosecuting attorncy Mark lengers in Novernhcr. Reene, Sheriff Tom Kern, Also, in Koylton Township, County Clerk Margie White- Gerstenberger, Vincent, Ruby win Douglas Kramcr and Faye IJ~s~iu’swin cappcd off an Cormier, and treasurer Stoll received 58 arid 5s by Benjamin Ray i~i(t*rcbsting primary election Patricia Donovan will retain sitions. County Clerk Linda pmxi and I’m very pleased votes respectively, enough Staff Writer with her replacing me,” tIiI\. which also S;IW two inill- the i r po s i ti o n s . De m o c rat Kozfkay, county surveyor he to defeat Michael Muxlow ;i;tc, ~x~liicstsp:iss and one Judy Babcock will go head- John Millctics, treasurer \:11d. for the position of township The old saying in politics t‘ai I to-head with Ginny McLaren Kathy Dorrnan and drain In the third district, James trustee. is that pcoplc votc thcir I‘iixc-ola County voters for the register of deeds po- c c) III m i s s i c) n c r J a ITI e s Ruby narrowly beat incum- poc kcthooks. bent Robert Wood, 542 to ;igrccJ to rcncw the senior si t ion. Voters of Kingston Town- Bowerman ran unchal- This certainly provcd triic~ 513, for county commis- C’ I I 1 111 i 11 age, which will The county commission ship decidcd to pass the town- Icnged. last Tuesday as Sanilac \ioncr. Ruby said in July if ir;iiw $24O,h I3 over the next races featured some cxcite- ship proposal I02 to 6 1, and In addition, prosecuting a- County voters killccl thc pro- torncy Janics Young. regis- ulccted. he would get a sur- II\C\ yc;ir-s to help with senior ment, with more to comc in Ko y I t c) n Towns h i p YO t e r s f~’- vcy out to voters to see what c.iti/cn scrviccs. Votcrs passed November. District I Repuh- did the same with thcir town- posed FIcadlcc ovcrridc tcr of deeds Michclc q iics I, w h ic h w 011Id h ;I vc tliclr important issues were. II 4.028 to I ,h26. lican Dave Milligan ran un- ship proposal 76 to 53. VanNorman and sheriff Virg ;I Thc other commissioners In ;iddition, voters passed opposed, but will face Demo- 1.38 million voters cast bal- raised propcrty taxcs at Stricklcr had no compcti- t tic 4icrif‘l”sroad patrol .9 mil crat John Hunter in the fall. lots across Michigan, or higher rate ttm the ~-;itcot. t1on. r;in unchallengcd, including John Merriman, District 1 ; l-lhllcw~ll3.780 to 1,985. “I’ve been at county corn- around 20 percent of regis- inflation to c;isc thc c~~iinty’s Votcrs decidcd the othcr t lo\\,cvcr. thcy drew the line mission meetings for three tered voters. Secrctary of d i re l‘i nanc i al sit unt i on. five county niillag!c.s i+’crc‘ Gary Russell, District 2; ;I\ ;in additional live-tenths years and budgetary issues State Terri Lynn Land said 01. ;I riiil inurc;isc, which continue to be a concern for the turnout was not unusual w otild ti;i\rc incrcascd fund- the county,” Huntcr said. for a primary, but voting is III

d i n ;i t i on ren ew al piis scrl Rcpresen tativc. 5.674 to 3,120. Sanilac County has 29,868 YANKEE CANDLE A 1so, t hc c oun t y I 11c d i c ;i I rcgi\tcrcd voters, 3 1.6 per- carc f‘acility Inillagc rcncivd writ of who voted on Tues- eked out ;I win 4,559 to day. Of those, 83.9 percent 4,069, :is wcll as the rcncn~al i’otcd Republican and 1.4.3 ni i 1 lagc for scn ior c it i IC n s. pcrccn t Democrat. 4,895 to 3.760. Honeydew Melon C c) u n t y Com m i s s i c) n er races posed minor draina t‘x- ccpt in districts 3 and 7. our August Deinocrat John Espinom v;i- n catcd his seat in the suvcnth Pragrance district to run and win thc of the Month 20% Off I took a giant step toward

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KEVIN MER- CHANT, son of Dan and Deanna Merchant, has the reserve champion CHEMICAL BANKI. market rabbit. WIM plu & & &wd+ Thumb National IIYMF1FH F 0 I C / FouaL HXIGNC RXUL WnVLEN(XR a www. chhemlcmlbankml.com Hank bought his pen of rabbits for $160.

LIVESTOCK THE FIRST auction of the day was for SYSTEMS Christina Osentoski’s chanipio~ifryw chick- ens. Osentoski Trucking lwught the pcri from &STAR & VANDALE Christina, daughter of‘ Stew and Cheryl Frankenmuth & Cass City Owntoski, for $315. 652-6151 872-2242 I Full line of feed a manure handling equipmerrl I

KELSEY RUSSELL, daughter of Don and Roseann Russell, took home Grand Champion honors for her market goose. Osentoski Trucking bought the goosc

HARRIS & COMPANY DAVID A. WEILER -AGENT THE OSENTOSKIS continue their win- LIFE - ANNUITIES - INVESTMENTS REGGIE G. IGNASH PENSION & PROFIT SHARING PLANS ning streak with Austin, who is Junior Auto Home Life Business Annuities 6815 E. CASS CITY RD. Showman and a member of the Cass City CASS CITY, MI 48726 6392 Main St. Office (989)872-4432 Livestock Club. Bob and Mary Ann Hirn Cass City, MI 48726 Fax (9891 872-4359 BUS. (989) 872-2688 Cell (989)550-0823 Ernail: [email protected] were the high bidders for the steer at www.farmbureauinsurance-mi.com $1,800.

Ken Martin Bartnik Sales WILD JOHN’S Electric & Service 6348 North Van Dyke Phone 872-41 14 Phone 872-3541 I. Cass City, Michigan 48726 Y Cass City Phone (989) 872-2944 Cass City --

----- 1 ERLA’S FOOD CENTER Pre-Arrangements - Monuments - Markers Cass City Tire CASSCITY . ston MOWS: WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL FRESH MEATS, and Auto Repair HOMEMADE SAUSAGES IN-STORE DELI 8AKLRY Chad Fitzpatrick 6415 Main St (989)872-5303 t FULL C4lENNG SERVICE * 10m-spm Senior Citltrna S% Diicwnt Ports Sales Services Oyno Tuning Dyno Rental Marathon Service Center w.htrurnbrno~rprt~ ram Every Wednesday (exdudes aWb IfM & se/f-leryej t-Pr-) 6466 Von Dyke Phone (989)872-4077 r-t r-t FOX (9891 872.4049 Propane Filling Station DWIGHT D. THABET 6255 Main St., 989-872-2191 tamlapy= Director Cass City, MI 48726 I Certified Master Mechanic (’Ass(’ITY,MIC’HIC;AN C’ASS CI‘I’Y CHRONICLE - WEI)NESL)AY, AIJGUST’ 1 I, 2004 PAGE SEVEN Rolling Hills Golf Course Chip Shots , M& C’ass City Golf Leagrit C’orey IJlf‘ig I20 I42 Wednesday Night 2 Man dcBcauhien/Patric k 5 5 Ihryl Iwankovitsch 1 I8 as of Gug. 8 I37 Golf League Doc rr/H;i I rc S4 I;rcd I ,ecson 117 120 As of Arig. 4 ScotUOscntoski 52 C’raig I3cllcw IO3 I25 c‘. E311ss/K. Blics SI C i ar y I< ()h 1 n s o n I02 120 Early Division N.BlidM. Wrirc 46 JIIT~Hohhs x3 119 I Icntdl’ctcrx 7 9 Hool/Tont.r 46 13 r i ;in Rei n hard t 7s I I8 krw ic k/Grucri lec 71 Schnccherger/U I fig 2 8 I IO Kritmian/Rurns 6 5 IO9 C:raig/Knigh t 61 96 Wicler/l,ceson h 0 9 s Wal I acc/War tier 57 94 Jones/Marsh:tll 56 I3 I i ss/R ii kcr 55 Flights Stick Ic/I w ankovl tsc h 49 ‘1i ) r 11 ‘I ’h oro I cl 15.7 S tr ICk I an d/G las pi e 4 Ll Ihvc Kcllcr 149 R urns/H u tc h I nson 44 lh)ug Laurie 133 MnharglPasiecrn y 43 Pat Da v i s 126 Herron/’Tuckey 42 Dill rlwdli I26 W. I)illon/Tonti 34 Flight #2 Burt A 1t t 1 ~ivc r I25 Miku Hawrylo I44 C‘I ;I te Sawdon 120 Late Division I <;rik TmI vn I34 Ihti Sticklc I19 J. Hillaker/S. Murnhv 75

THE COKKADI CONSrIKUCrIIONteam finished runner-up in league and tournament play of the West- ern Thumb Women’s Softball League. They are (front, 1-r) Kathy Moore, Jenn Corradi, Jaime Anthes, Mel- issa Halabis, Vicki Kicker (hack 1-r) Molly Sholten, Congratulations Our Area Michelle Pretzer, Marci I,aValley, Kelly Richmond, To Robin Diaz, Linda Geiger and Char Kiss. At left, Jenn Corradi receives the 2004 Western Thumb Women’s Softball league “Best Defensive Player” award in the 4-H CHAMPIONS league tourney held in Cass City.

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Dr. Ed Scollon D.V.M. WADE KAPPEN of Kappen Excavating in Caro purchased this fine-looking steer from award winner Adam Osentoski Cass City at the July 28 livestock auction at the Tuscola County Fair. 872-2935 Osentoski, son of David and Teri Osentoski, won Grand Champion honors in the market beef category and is a rnem- ber of the Cass City Livestock Club.

NORTHSTAR BANK purchased this sheep from Lauren Walther at $2.75 per pound. Walther, daughter of Jeff and Cathy Healy, is a member of the Cass City Livestock Club. 872-2 12 I 4675 Hill Street Cass City

Ruggles Beef Meat Market 6327 E. Sanilac Road 1/2 mile east of Kingston HOUKS: Monday and Wednesday 4:OO p.m to 6:OO p.m. Saturday - 900 a.m. - 12:OO noon Phrrne: 989-683-2506

Thumb Insurance Group, Inc, 1-800-233-9 5 33 6240 W. Main St., Cass City, MI

- or - 142 W. Burnside, Caro, MI ALICIA OSENTOSKI, daughter of David and Teri Osentoski, TRENT VATTER’S roaster chickens went to Independent [989] 673-5553 had the Champion Home Bred sheep, which went to Thumb Bank for $175. Vatter, son of Wendy and Todd Vatter, also Agents: Jim Ceranski - Mark Wiese - David Kolacz I Cellular for $4.50 per pound. sold turkeys and sheep Thursday morning.

All Pets Veterinary Clinic P.C. COPEIANI) GOKKOWICZAGENCY, INC, Osentoski RX prices lower than most Susan Hoppe, D.V.M. All Unes of Insurance discount cards 989-872-2255 Farm Crop Auto CommerciaI Home Trucking new Sheridon Healthmart Life and Health 4198 main $1. Carr City Charles F. Reed, D.V.M. SAND GRAVEL GRAIN Dairy Practitioner & Consultant 6539 Main Street Cass City, MI 48726 I-800-J94-6200 or 814-2075 Phone (989) 872-4006 Fax (989) 872-366 I F RTILI ZE R (Both liquid and dry) 4438 Seeger St., Cass City E U8 01 8744 McMillan Rd., Cass City www. bookmortphotopmphy.corn ROBERT COPEIAND MARK COPEIAND 872-2672 EXECUTIVE AGENT AGENT

6480 West Main SI Pharmacy Manager Cass City, MI 48726 Double D Rolling Hills Gas & Diesel QJ&i-- Golf Course Indepenmank ent MEMBER FDIC ’ Cass City Your Home Town Pharmacy hone 872-3569 872-2105 Cass City Phone: 989-872-3613 Fax 9894724149 8724540 PAGE EIGHT C'ASS ('1'1 Y C'llI~C)NIC'1,E- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2004 . . -. . ,. ,...... "--I--- CASCITY, MICHIGAN 67 at Finkbeiner reunion ILibrary to 2 injured in car-truck crash The family reunion of the and secretary Kim Wieniki help out descendents of Fred and presiding. Both Don and Lavina Finkbeiner was held Kim, after several years in Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Cass office, said enough is humane City Recreation Park. enough and turned in their Sixty-seven members were time. The new president is Donna Fahl and secretary is I society present to enjoy a potluck dinner with plenty of Connie Maxon. tims arc Gloria Rockafcllow, chicken and corn-on-the- An auction of handcrafts 53, and Cindy Clark, SO. The cob. and other odds and ends pro- women are thc daughters of' Following dinner a busi- vided a hilarious time of en- Olga Schnechergcr and thc It's a Jungle Out There? ness meeting was held with tertainment. stepdaughters of Iiuscoll president Don Finkbeiner The youngest person Sohnecbcrger of Cass Citj. Join the kids at the Evangelical Free Church of Cass City for an adven- present was 7 - rn on t h - 01 d ture packed one evening VBS! how to survive in the real world Thc car driven by Hear Kockafallow crashed into the s to put in your survival safari bag. truck that was ahcad of'it and Also, you won't want to miss the fun games in- atteriiptud a right turn. 'Ihc truck moved to the Icfi lane cluding Jungle Bug Squash and the jungle food - Vandals wreck car to ncgotiate the turn. monkey tails and jungle juice! Itockafellow said, and I as- Policc are not investigating 1:30 a.m. and found his sumcd it was going left atid property damage that oc- windshield broken and a we collided. Where; Evangelical Free Church, 6430 Chestnut Blvd. curred Friday night behind dent on the roof of his 1991 The accidcnt was invesli- Gilligan's Bar, 6444 Main blue Ford pickup truck, gated by thc Eaton County When: Thursday, August 19,6:30-8:30 P.m. Street. A four-inch rock found un- Sheriff's Department and :is According to the report, the der the pickup may have of' Friday noon a clcrk in thc younger Jamcs Who: Kindergarten -Junior High (grade entering in Fall) McDonald, been used to damage it. Po- records department said the not the owner, walked out of lice said there are no suspects accidcnt was still under in- the bar between 1:OO and and will not pursue the case vcitigation and would no1 rcveal any information. In the crash Clark sulfcrcd For more information call the a I'ractured knec. church at 872-5060 or Kim Good, 872-8080. Rockafellow suffered a hro- ,

An evcning sky filled with fireworks, an Elvis sight- ng, and all the free popcorn you could eat. It was the nonth of July 2004 in America, and at Northwood Mead- )WS. Hills Rr Dales General Hospital sponsored "An Evening Wednesday Today WE will see mostly cloudy skies with vith Elvis" (a festival style fundraiser) featuring enter- Few Showers a 40 percent chance of showers, high tem- perature of 6S0, The record high tempera- New First ainer Lco Days, on our back forty. For a nominal charge High: 68 47 ture for today is 89" set in 1949. Thursday, Last the community was invited to enjoy music and food, Thursday 8/23 8/29 9,6 lave a lot of fun and stay late to watch the Cass City skies will be cloudy with a 40 percent Few Showers chance of showers, high temperature of 69" 7ourth of July Fireworks. There was a sizeable turnout 0 Expect cloudy skies to continue Friday with Sunrise today ...... 6:33 a.m. 'rom thc community and the hospital made a few bucks High: 69 L~~~:49 a high temperature of 71". Sunset tonight ...... 8:42 p.m. o assist in some upcoming renovations. Of course, Friday qorthwood Meadows residents were in attendance and lad a great time. ffieb LQ14: N.QLQ& ELSSUI Precipitation ...... O.oO" We celebrated National Orville Redenbacher Day with Sunday 8 1 50 80/58 0.00'' &[)n1lilIprecipitation ...... 0.77" IS much free popcorn as folks and employees could eat. Monday 86 63 80158 0.00'' L)eparture from normal ...... -0.77" ind, why not ...Orville would've wanted it that way. Tuesday 79 63 80/58 0.00'' Average temperature ...... 65.5" Bingo has made a lasting impression around here rc- 0.00'' Average normal temperature ... A8.8" :ently. We tied it in with something fun - for instance: 0.00" Departure from normal ...... ce Cream Monday. The two top winners took home a i-ee half gallon of their favorite ice cream. Congratula- tions to Lillian Jacoby and Betty Jozwiak. Then thert was the Hot Dog Trivia Contest, won by Marie Steele

Shc took home an entire tin of the famous Mrs. Field: Well the r rep0 rt co u rtesy of your ~ friends at cookies, & EYgWEAR A very special thanks to someone extremely talented Nathan Sweet has been blind since birth - but has neve] been "disabled". As a performer he calls himself "Sigh FOR EVERYONE Unseen" and his musical program was touching, inspir. ing, and downright bcautiful. He sings songs that touck Professional eye your heart and he plays the guitar like no one else can exams He sang a song hc wrote especially for his niom (out Prescriptions filled employee Kathy Sweet) and there wasn't a dry eye ir the house! Thank you Nate for proving to us all [ha Large selection of "challenges" are just another way to motivate us. frames We'll end on that note, but you'll hear from us agair All types of curitacts next m on t h . No-line bifocals Glasses repaired Blue Cross &, VSP participant 989-872-81 31

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In Wright’s eycs, Christian- fixing up thc Cass City Cul- most of his income is do- have brought more ridicule by Henjarnin Ray ity does not reach “the dark Staff Writer tural Ccnter, a red brick nated from friends, of whom than the state of his van or corners” of human existcncc, hu i 1 d i n g acij ;ice n t to Cass there are many in the Thumb. style of dress. Because he choosing instead to focus on City Tire and Auto Repair on But inability to find a job loves the Earth and believes €le’si1 hippiu. only those who comc Main Street. Tllc building that pays more than mini- in people doing what makes No, he’s ii fhthcr-. through church door\ OII used to be thc township hall mum wage plus a general them happy, he feels many Wait, lie just r;in tor sheriff Sunday. arid sheriff’s department in feeling of not belonging drugs, including marijuana, 0 1‘ 1’11\c 0 I :I c‘ou I1 t y . A couple of ycars ago, thc city‘s early days - Wright means Wright doesn’t smile should be made legal. Whatevcr label otic sticks Wright walked into a local would like to turn it into a much, contrary to his minis- He has also likened over- on Adam Wright ncvcr fits. P r t: s b y t e r i a n c h u r c 11 (j 1-1 coff’tx shop. terial nickname. weight people to drug busts, I\ he thc guy driving thc Christmas Eve and felt 111- Imig before the long black “I told my wife I couldn’t saying police should crack dirty light blue van with the stant warmth and WUIUOJII~. hair. and rusty van, Wright support her, but I’d love her down on both afflictions be- goldcn dog I~icyin the pas- However, in daily life. studicd electrical engineer- until the end of timc, be- cause both harm a person. scngcr seat, or is hc thc onc Wright feels ou tcac t beca uw ing at Central Michigan cause that’s all I had to of- During the July village coun- uho helps out local tcenag- hc is not Christian. and muq Univcrsity after graduating fer,” he said. “I’m single cil meeting, Wright even crs, giving thcm s~~i~~coiicto scck out Dt her n on-c ti 11ru ti - fIcm C‘m City High School. now.” said local police should stop goers to share God u ith. talk and vent to? ?‘KO years of collcgc led to a Howcvcr. Wright and his writing speeding tickets and Standing In tlic gwebo over Therefore, as “Kevcrcnd carccr in the Navy, but his wife were never legally mar- busting people for marijuana the Cast Rivcr south of Happy,” Wright fccls ;in ob drcarn of‘ working at an un- ricd, .just seriously dating for seeds and instead focus on town, Wright. 34, sharcd his ligation to thosc who \eel\ dcrwatcr basc wcnt awry many years. She and the real crime and hard drugs. hlill out as wcll. A 1c.w p h i I owp h i c‘s . when Navy officials discov- couple’s two children live in Is it fun being “the hippie?” “I’ni not going to change rnonths ago, he ~nctii giolrp crcd ;I backlog of unpaid Lansing. Not at all. However, Cass society,” he said. “1’~going of foster girls who wanted IO spcuding tickets in Mount “He’s a cool, calni person, City has been home to to affect it - and I already party with Wright. Hc :IC*- Plc.asan t. and easy to get along with,” Wright for more than 30 tia v e .” ccptcd, and they showcd til’ ADAM WRIGHT, Reverend Happy, or hippie - whatever ‘“l’hcyput me on deck divi- said Dave Stricklcr, one of years. Even if he can’t find a In 1994, Wright became an at his door with a can ot sion instead.” he said. “But I Wright’s “parishioners” who full-time job before the cof- one calls him - pauses for a moment of reflection on a bridge ord a i n cd 111 i i s tcr t ti roug h Glade thnt thcy wantcd (o n wac; thc best damn ship meets him at the pavilion fee shop opens, even if he’ll thu Internet for the IJnivcr- 11 11 ff. overtop the Cass River south of town. Wright ran for county paintcr there was.” evcry now and again. never get elected to an of- sal I,ife Church. Wright took thc can ;IW,I) Wright was stationed in San Although the pavilion is fice because he’s “not a Chris- sheriff and garnered few votes, but he said he would always He is an agnostic. He said and talked to thc kid\ III Dicgo, yet decided Michigan adorned with graffiti -odes tian Republican,” he’ll al- tic SL‘C’\ Jai - God - in cvcry- try to work for change. s t c ad. weather was inorc divcrse to drugs and sex abound - ways live here, he said. thiiig nature olTcIs, and his ”I’m addicted to lovc.“ IIC t h ail Ciili forn i a’s. He 111 oved “I’m not trying to hurt Cass “church” takcc place any- Wright enjoys it for the beau- said. ‘LSo~~ietimc~I wish I back to Cass City to work tiful vicw of the river and City or harm swicty,” he said, whcrc., anytimt. a conversa- didn’t care so much. .Thew with his father in the roofing staring wistfully at the river. tion bctwccn him and an- deer that wander around the girls don’t havc a fathci, hu si n c $5. shores. He said oftcn hc “The world is diverse and full () t 11 c r pu rs t) n owu rs . though, and thcy nccdcd I,atelq’, business has of people from different 872-2010 with “Evcry person has his or her conics out to the spot to play son1 con e .” 11 r op pc d o f‘i’ c o 111 p 1 et e I y, harmonica and relax with angles, and I just have a dif- feature stow ideas own tin i q uc rcl ig i on ,” he I During the day, Wright Icaving Wright without a nature. ferent method ...to my mad- Caseville School I said. spcnds his timc planning and 2 blocks off Main St. on Pine St. Cheeseburger Weekend Sat.10 a.m-5 pm.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by Poormans Promotions ’ 989-874-4774 or 810-639-5388 Coming:-- August 28 & 29 - Unionville Park - 125th Year I September 4 & 5 - Caseville School I

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Together we can create in invcstment plan to hclp you reach your goals while protecting your annuity income V PONTIAC.’ Harris & Company I3UXCK” Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2688 PAGE TEN ('ASS ('I'I'Y ('~lI~OYl(~'1,F- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2004 CASS CITY, MIC'I IlCiAN Your neighbor says Feel the roar of the Detroit Lions Question: Are you ready for sonie~foothd? Not that anybody is rush- ing summer's end, but football fans across the country are awaiting the first kickoff of NFL 2004. While many fans will root for their local high school and college teams, ..- - I I many eyes will be glued to our hometown Detroit Lions, who are looking lip af- ter two dismal seasons under Marty Molmiinwcg arid a mediocre season under Steve Mariucci. This year, Mariucci once again takes the reins of head coach, with first-round draft pick Roy Will- iams, a wide receiver from the University of Texas. and more action from Tai Streets, an acquisition from the San Francisco 49ers that rounds out a strong wide receiver base for Detroit. A recent poll on www.nfl.com showed 57% of football fans thinking the Lions will be the surprise team in the NFC North. Can they follow 011 the WIID€WUrI'!Don Hails (left) and James Davis make up the success of the hometown Pistons adeani the Rich IMd y 's Kockin' Oldies Band, part of Friday night's respect of football fans nationwide? r~iitcli*t~ririiirc~itduring the classic car show. The duo sang A1 Jackson thinks so. ESTHER GUINTHRR (right) chats with Nina 1)avis at the and played guitar and bongos on a bevy of songs from the "I think they'll do well ths year - I always think Hills and Dales General Hospital Auxiliary tahle during they'll come back," he said. 50s and 60s with their own bass and drums pre-recorded. Sunmcr Mania. The pair were selling Beanie I

Over SO0 attended the Roger RcIford and ~;lc~t! Owen-Gage Alumni reunion Wissner; 1948, Edna Wood held July 24 at Ubly Heights O'Rrien; 1950, Anton 1)utt:t-x Country Club. and Richard f;rity,: 19.5 I , Honored graduates in- Tom Retford, Edwoorl Mc- cluded 1931, Stella Kain Donald, Gerald Wissnc.r ant1 Errer; 1933, Beatrice Kain Gwen Osborn McLaug ti I i 11; Jones; 1940, Billy Mc- 1952, Edward Howard, Gor- Donald; 1942, Marie Ralph don Bock, Jamcs Montney A IWOI~"1"OYVIEW of Summer Mania, complete with clas- Fleming and Betty Hackett and Jeannette Faust Mc- Good; 1943, Eleanor Brin- Donald; 1953, Shirlcy sic cars itrid residents checking them out. The fourth annual ing Horst and Genevieve K n c) w I t on H o MTart1 , 13 ;i r h Kre t zsc h mcr S c ti ii 1' i c ti, INCAS BAKER, 8, beats up on his brother Austin OII the C'VC'IIt f'wt II red lower turnout than usual for local businesses, ~$'be,~~'~p~;~c~~hCharles Edler, Earl Iioc, Mar- :dthough thoso who Dut on earaee sales reDorted excellent 1945, Robert O'ConnelI: garet Jantz Jarvis, Janics inflatable jousting arena Thursday afternoon during Suni- 1 0 U 1 1946, Onalee Ralph Jones, Ricker, Richard Rctjrlcr, mer Mania. Austin, 9, claims he won, but Lucm just shook salcs. Willard Fritz and Lloyd Bonnie MacCallurn Gacrh, Wolfe; 1947, George Peters, Mildred Brining Sing1c.r :ind his head. Jack Montney; 1954, Marilyn Osborn Pctci-s, Bruce Mcllendorf', Wi 11 iiiiii Retford, Betty Lorcncz Binder, Kenneth Wissncr, Lucille Montney Ihy, M:iy Zichin, John MacC1-1llurnar:d Janice Janiieson Sctiniid t; 1955, AI Schapcr. Joyce I was searching for my Loe f ler, Pat r i c i :i Pc I c Is Wissner and Elcanor Mc- *' place in the world. Look What's Coming! Donald Ethicr; 1056. Glcnn Uhl, Ruth Mc.AIpiric Hendershot, Sadie 'I'tioiiiiis Tuscola Technology Center Kasscrnian and Kcnrictti I found a career path right Thaut; 1957, Jean Oshorn; Fall 2004 Brochure 1958, Robert hlcllti:ir-gic, outside my front door. Ben Lopez, Sh;iron Classes include: 0' Conncll, M ;I 11 11 I' 1 Baker is better. And we can prove it. No Be sure to check out the classes Ca ree r-Tec h n icaI Hcrmandez and Paul Woods. one else can say that 99% of their available for all ages. Brochure is also Certification Programs Teachers prcs;c.it wc1-c available on line at Computer Classes Marilyn Pctcr-s. .Janc*t graduates are employed. Baker can help you Nww.tisd.k12. mi.us (Follow the Computers for Seniors Retford, Charlch l!llix, Will- prepare for an exciting career quickly when Life Long LearningIGED link) GED Preparation & Testing iam Root, John ICiiikc. 1:rcd Partnership Classes with Delta College 11 hc i rit'r, you choose from programs offered locally or Personal Development Zichm, Wilma Fi k Rhondn Powers, Ilm~cyand online from your home corriputer. As always, Phone 989.672.2224 ext 345 Youth Activities For more information or to register Holiday classes for Christmas Doris Billy, Pat tindc~rlc, we focus on practical skills employers want, Connie B aran c; k i , W:i r rc n not just theory. Our stnall classes are taught Sinkc and gucstx kit Root by caring instructors who work in the real and Jackie S tc 'LY11s. Pruycr was o1'l'cwd hy f -11 world. Baker is also the most affordable of any THUMBAREA Howard. Dinncr and daiicc independent college or university in Michigan. E3'' music was by DJ Neil CLtc.th. A group of graduates SNI~ And Baker students have access to the JY TENT thc school song, ''Grand Old greatest amount of financial aid available. MEETING Tea ni " . Call today and we'll help you plan your future. n Ci r adua t t's at t e ncicd 1'r-oI 11 Spoilsored by St ret igth Mill is t ries Michigan, Texas, Missoiiri, Q Georg i a, 0 ti i o , C o I or ad o . August 11-15 - 7:OO p.m. Florida, Kentucky, Washirig- TU(/ r iu gyf&Bb&): cfars 43 ton, lenncsscc, Arizona. Iri- (989) 872-1 129 or (800)572-8132 United Service Sunday at 11 :00 a.m. diana, Maryland, St. 'I'hoiwis at: Old School House VI, and Virginia. 6667 Main St. n The corninittee thitnks all Cass City, MI 48726 1994 N. Van Dyke, Marlette (crcrossfrom mini-Atorage) who helped make this IC- www.baker.edu BAKER COLLEGE n SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC a union a succcss. 11' you did Nightly including: not receive an inviliilion, fieldsChoose with from a real a variety future. of degree programs in career please let us know so you can ~~~~ hfk& ui/L ~&d/--- nn Strength Fami:y Royal Heirs .Joyhl Sounds others a be included in Ihc ncxt re- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Ages 3-12 53 union. h Notes from grad u a t c" s w h o n For more information call: could not attend, obituxics Deford Country Church - 989-872-5 158 n of death of staff and gradu- n Goodland Country Church - 8 10-346-2660 n ates and a master list of'gradu- h~hnhh~(n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~$3 Lion of Judah - Marlette - 989-635-0123 53 ates from 19 1 8 to 2000 was on display. CASS C'I'I'Y, MICHIGAN CASS CITY CHRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 1,2004 PAGE ELEVEN

CASS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS = learning from the past. Making the most of the present. Preparing for the future. Welcome students to the 2004-2005 school year,.w WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 25,2004 (Check schedule below for time.) not contain all of the following inforniation cannot be processed by New This Year Guidance Clerical Support the school: (1) the total income by source for cach household member ...... The Alternative Center for Education which is an alternative, high Susan Frederiksen Director of GuidancdCounscling Linda Bennett ...... Bookkeeper to Superintendent (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) nanics of all household mem- and Student Scrvices bers; (3) social security number of the adult household member who school program provided by Cass City Public Schools on the De- Ets Dorland ...... Secretary to Superintendent t ...... signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household mcm- ford Campus, will be in its first year of operation during the 2004/ Joan tclwig Middle School Guidance and Counseling Shirlcy McIntosh ...... High School Secretary Beth t loward ...... Social Worker for Elementary Schools ber. 2005 school year. This is a small unique high school which provides Deb Binder ...... High School Secretary and Superintendent FOOD SlAMPIFIP HOUSEflOl.,l)S: If you currently receive Food students an individualized educatian plan for graduation. Sandy Smith ...... Social Worker for Middle and High Schools Office Support Staff Stamps or Family Independence Program (FIP) for your child, you ...... (Funded by State grant) Students are accepted from surrounding areas and should be 16 Ruth Flueggc ...... High School Guidance Department Secretary only have to list your child's name and Food, Stamp or FIP case number years old to attend. Flexible schedules will help out studnets to Brenda Sherman ...... Middle School Secretary and sign the application. succeed. Call (989) 872-2871 or (989) 87212148 for enrollment Elementary - Campbell Michelle Zdrojewski ...... Campbell Elementary Secretary 'I'he information provided by the household is confidential and will be information. Marion Bindcr ...... First Grade used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data, Kathy Milligan ...... Middlc School/Athletic Secretary or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as autho- Rosemary Rushong ...... First-Second Multi-age General Information rized by the United States Department of Agriculture. Applications Linda Rose ...... First Grade may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the The Cass City Public Schools will open Wdrresday. Aitmst 25, Paula LeValley ...... First Grade Teacher Assistants school year. Lori Kemp ...... Sccond Grade ,7004 uith a full day session. All students are to report to their (Partially Federally Funded) If children are approved for frcc or reduocd prim meal benefits, the 1 cspcctivc buildings. Jeaninc McGec ...... First-Second Multi-age household must report to the school increases in household income School safcty has been and will continue to be a major point of Kathleen Dorland ...... Second Grade Mary Lou Cooper Connie Klinkman Jane Phillips over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decrcascs in houschold size. cniphaTis in our schools. Our district has a safety communication Nancy Walker ...... Second Grade Mary Steely Linda DuQuesnay Yvonne Edzik Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. Brenda Fulcher ...... Third-Fourth Multi-age Carmen Damm Karen Ouvry Amy Emmert If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household plan which includes the evacuation of all buildings if ever the need income, an increase in household sile or if' a household member be- Linda Stec ...... Third Grade iiriscs 'I'hc safety and education of our children are our major Sally Wood Amy Hartel comes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that Kristinc Milligan ...... Third Grade priori t its time. Yvonne Sherman ...... Third Grade School offices will be open the week of August 9th to register new In most cases FOS'IFX C'llII,DKF.N are eligible for these benefits Kobyn Murdoch ...... Third-Fourth Multi-age students. C'onsidcrablc waiting time may be saved if appointments regardless of the household's income. If a houschold has foster children Peggy Gogola ...... Fourth Grade Library Clerks living with theni and they wish to apply for free or reduced price meals to rcgistci the students are made. Linda Gray ...... Fourth Grade Sandy Tayloi (Campbell School) for them, the household should contact the school for more informa- Barbar Kirn ...... Fourth.Grade tion. Kindergarten Mary Jo Mantey ...... Fourth Grade Under the provisions of the policy the building principal will review Linda Guza ...... Spccial Education applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may All kindcrgarten classes will begin on Wednesday, August 25th. Lisa Grcen ...... Special Education (1/2 time) Kindcrgarten parents will be notified by letter when to come for Early Childhood Teacher Assistant wish to discuss the decision with the dctcrmining official on an infor- Ronald McCollum ...... Special Education mal basis. The household also has the right to a fair hearing. This can parent conferences Elizabeth Dillon ...... Physical Education (State Funded) be done by calling or writing the following official: Kenneth J. Micklash, Parcnts should present the child's birth certificate, health record, Donna Emerson ...... Library/Me'dia Specialist M ic he1 le Whit t akcr Superintendent, 4868 N. Seeger St., Cass City, MI 48726. (989) 872- and cnrollmcnt shcct before school starts if they have not already James Hobbs ...... Vocal/Music/Computers 2200 done so. Christine LaBerge ...... Art Building Service Personnel David Barnes ...... Building Maintenance Supervisor Emergency School Closing School Time Schedules Early Childhood Education Cenfer J< and y Sc h u e t t c ...... A ss't . B u i 1d i n g M ai n t en an ce S u perv i so r Special announcements conccrning school closing will be made School Starting Time Dismissal Susan Stoutenburg ...... 4 yr. old Early Childhood Mark Stover ...... High School through the following public service facilities: Radio WKYO - Caro, ('ampbcll Elementary 8:06 a.m. 3: 12 p.m. Frances Lovcjoy ...... Devclopniental Kindergarten Dan Manwcll ...... High School Radio WMIC - Sandusky, Radio WLEW - Bad Axc, Radio WHNN I iul) I'hildtwxd I:d C'entcr 8:06 a.m. 3:12 p.m Lisa Grccn ...... Kindergarten (1/2 time) Wendy Dickson ...... Middle School - Saginaw and Radio WIOG - Saginaw, TV-5-Bay City - TV-12- M iddlc School 8:15 a.m. 3.09 p.m. Traoey laworski ...... Kindergarten and Robcrt Rockwell ...... Middle School Flint. Announcements will be made as soon as a decision is reached. Kindcrgartcn Literacy Support I ,. 11igh School 8:20 a.m. 3: 13 p.m. I imothy Jcwctt ...... Campbell Elementary School Shirley Tuc key ...... Kindergarten Altcriiative Ccntcr for Education A.M. Session P.M Sessioin Joe Krol ...... Campbell Elementary School/ School Calendar Ashlie Brining ...... Kindcrgartcn Literacy Support (lkfoid C'ainpus) 8124-1 1 :30 12:00-3:06 ...... Early Childhood Center 2004 Donald Loomis ...... Campbell Elementary School Teacher Orientation ...... August 24, 2004 Transportation Middle School First Day for Students ...... August 25, 2004 Labor Day Weekend (No School) ., ., .. , , . . Septeiiibcr 3 through 6,2004 Judy Brown ...... Library/Media Specialist Parents arc asked to call 872-4 I5 1 to inform the transportation Cafeteria hofessional Development Day-(NoScholiVStudL.i~ts)..... October 1 8, 2004 Jenifcr Grccn ...... Fifth Grade dcpiirtiiicnt jfstudcnts will not bc riding busses duc to extended Shari Bock Supervisor Parenfleacher Conf. - (No SchooVStudcnts) . ., , ., ,, , October 19, 2004 Marilyn Mastic ...... Fifth Grade - illncsscs or to makc special requests regarding carry on itcms. Ad- Carol Parrott Cook Andrea Shagena - Cook 'Thanksgiving Break - (Begins at Noon 1 1/24) November24,25&26,2004 Sally Milholin ...... Fifth Grade - ditionally, inflated balloons are prohibitcd from all busses due to Linda Mellendorf - Part Time I'ena Rabideau - Part Time Christmas Break - (Begins at Noon 12/22) .... December 22,2004 Debra Peruski ...... Fifth Grade s ;i fct y cons i d era t i on. Rita Rockwell - Part Tirnc Jeanette Langenburg - Time 2005 Linda Dcrfiny ...... Sixth Grade Part Busscs will begin the year traveling similar routes as last year. Brenda Stover - /Part Time School Resumes ...... January 3, 2005 Deb Hobbs ...... Sixth Gradc Adjustments to balance the bus loads and to provide for the trans- Karen Turner - Cafctcria Secretary/Cashier Records Day - (Last Day of First Semester) .... January 16, 2005 Michael Gogola ...... Sixth Grade portation of new students will be made as soon as possible. Thc Full Staff Day- 1/2 Student Day Carol Pasant ...... Sixth Grade Marcell Vatter - Cashier/Part Time following bus policies have been adopted by the Board of Educa- Professional Dcvelopment Day-(No SchooVStudents) ...... February 2 I, 2005 Josh Stern ...... Sixth Grade tion. Spring Break - (Begins at end of day) ...... March 18, 2005 Michelle Anscomb ...... 5/8thC;radeMusic/PhysicalFxlNerforming Arts Immunizations School Resumes ...... March 29, 2005 Mary Anne Keroson ...... 7th Grade Language Arts STIJDFNT RESPONSIBILITIES Act 299, Public Acts of 1975, authorired the Director of the Michi- Memorial Day - (No School) ...... May 30, 2005 Daryl lwankovitsch ...... 8th Grade MathematicdAlgebra I 'I ib observe classroom conduct (except for ordinary conversation) gan Department of Public Health to specify, by regulation, thc im- Last Day for Students - (Full staff day - 1/2 studcnt day) ...... Barbara Chaff ...... 8th Grade Languagc Arts w,tiilc getting on, getting off and riding the bus. niunizations and tests required of all children enrolling in Michigan June 1, 2005 Linda Volz ...... 8th Grade Career Pathways/Technology 2 '1'0 occupy the seat assigned by the driver and remain seated in an schools for the first time. This year the following immunizations Teacher Record Day ...... June 2, 2005 Tamniy Schcfka ...... 7th Grade Scicnce/Social Studies crect positicin with both feet on the floor while the bus is in motion. are required: Diphtheria, Tctanus, Rubella, Pertussis, Measles and '1'0 he at thc pickup place designated at the scheduled time. Ryan Walker ...... 7th Grade Language Arts/History 3 Poliomyelitis. -1. To wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to Ronald Woloshcn ...... 7th Gradc Science/Math In addition, each new school cntry must have had a vision screen- What Cass City Schools Offer: gct oil or off. Kay McCrea ...... 5/8th Grade Life Management'Technology ing test. For the 2004-2005 school year you will find thc,following offer- 5. '1.0 kccp all parts of your body inside the bus at all times. Linda Bailey ...... 5/8th Gradc Art/Technology Thc parent or guardian who, because of religious or other con\*ic- ings to students in the Cass City Elementary Secondary Schools. 'I'o c1oss a ti-avclcd highway, if necessary after leaving the bus, by Scott Cuthrell ...... 5/8th Grade Physical Education/Health aid walF.ing in front of the bus. tions, does not want hisher child protected from these diseases must Lloyd Schinnercr ...... 8th Grade Social Studies Elementary School 7. 'Io Icavc or board the bus only with the consent of the drivcr and submit a signed statemcnt to that effect. Jon Zdrojcwski ...... Reading K-4 Spelling K-4 Penmanship K-4 only through the proper door. As part of our school admission procedure for your child, we must Lisa Laventure ...... Math K-4 Scicnce K-4 English K-4 N. '1'0 immediately report to the driver any damage to the bus. enforce the law stared above. We must have the health record or a Katic King ...... Y8th Grade Instrumental Music Social Scicnce K-4 Art K-4 Computer KeykwdingGr. 4 0. To help keep the bus clean, sanitary and orderly and the aisles lice similar statement in order to admit your child officially to school. ( ) 3 t Julie Bitzer ...... Special Education Health K-4 Rerndial KadingK4 Speech Therapy K-4 I' n y o hs t r tic i ons. If you have questions about this, please contact your local school, 10. !'o obey the driver cheerfully and to refrain from unnecessary Kathlecn Kappen ...... Specid Education K-4 W Music K4 Physical Education K-4 your doctor, or the Thumb District Health Department. cx)ii\crs3tion with the driver while the bus is moving. Laura Schinncrer ...... Special Education Middle School PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES Robin Bcckrow ...... Spccial Education Grades five and six include: Reading, Spelling, Math, Science, Lan- 1, 'Io take all prccautions necessary for the protection of their chil- DiscriminationProhibition and Student Information guage Arts, English, Handwriting, Music, Social Studies, Health, Jrcti while going 10 and froin the bus stop. It is the policy of thc C'ass ('iry Public Schools to not discriminate on Art, Band, Computer Literacy, Physical Education and Library Sci- 2 '1'0 work in a cooperative manner with thost' responsible for pupil Senior High School the basis of scs, tacc, rcligion, handicap or nthei- prohibited matters in ence. t t il tisp ort 3 tion Chad Daniels ...... Forensics/Debate,Govc~nient ernploymcnt. or in cducational programs. Anyone who feels that a Basic classes in grade seven include: Language Arts, English, Math, BIJS DISCIPLINE PROCEDlJRE Robin Diaz ...... Life S kil Is/Publ icat iondPcrformance English violation ut' rights has occurrcd should notify: Edlol-c Pasant, Civil Science and Social Studies. Exploratory classcs offered are: Physical Nancy Folk ...... English 10 I. 1:irst violation - The driver submitting the violation report will Kights Coordinator, (Section S04/T1tle IX), C'ass City Public Schools, Education and Health, Band, Computcrs, Careers, Life Manage- clclivui- it personally to the Principal of the building the student at- Garrett Gordon ...... Science 9/Geometry 4868 N. Scegcr St., ('ass C'ity, MI 48726, (989) 872-2148. ment, and Library Science. teiids. Thc~Principal will ailange a conference at which the student, James Green ...... Physics, Chcmistry & Algebra I1 On occasion the (ass C'ity Public Schools does release the names of individual students and directory infomiation such as grade levcl, hon- Basic classes in grade cight include: Language Arts, English, Math, dri\ur and I'riricipal will be in attendance. A written communication Joseph Gu~a...... Trigonometry/Calculus/AlgebraI Science and Social Studies. Exploratory classes offered are: Physical r-cprding thc violation and disciplinary action taken will be sent to thc William Hartzell ...... Advanced Computers/Global Studies ors and awards. If any parent or adult student wishes to not have such information released, notification, in writing, must be sent to: Ken- Education and Health, Band, Computers, Arts/C'rafts/Cooking, pa I c*iit 5. and Spccial Education neth J. Micklash, Superintendent, C'ass City Public Schools, 4868 N. Music/Drama Careers, Life Management, and Library Science. 2 Sc*cond \.iolation ~ ~l'hcsame procedure as in the first violation. The Sterling t-lcrmiann ...... Scicnce IO Seeget. St., ('ass C'ity, MI 48726. niitiiniuni disciplinary action will be three (3) day suspension from Judy t1ocl;llc ...... Art/Public Speaking i-i(!iiig the bus Connic lwankovitsch ...... Alternativc Education/Basic Algebra Student Accident Insurance Policy Senior High School

3. '1 tiid violstion ~ 'l'hc same procedures as above with a fye (5)day Chcryl Kilbourri ...... Computer Literacy Student accident insurance is available for parents to purchase through Art - Introduction to art methods and materials, including iiiiiiitiiuni suspcnsioii. Ronald Loniasney ...... Industrial EducatiodDrafting the Guarantee 1-rust Life Insurance Company. This low cost insurance ceramics, painting, sculpture and jewelry. Cafeteria Donald Markel ...... Physi ducation/U.S. History plan can provide coverage for students at both school and home. Business - Keyboard Skills, Business Math and Computer Stacce Markel ...... English 9 1d.ornis for participation will be given to all students to take home A coniputoi-i;red dcbit system for the breakfast and lunch program Science and Accounting. Dennis Meck ...... English 12 during the first week of school. Please review this information care- English - English 9, English IO, English 1 I, Eyglish 12, Public lid\ hucn onguing for several years. This program operates with the fully and contact your child's principal if you have any questions. Lee Pavlichek ...... CivicdEconomics Speaking, Publications, Media Aits, Debate and Forensics. stiidcnt's pin number, which thcn generatcs a picture of the student Ryan Pritchett ...... Special Education Guidance and Counseling Foreign Languages - Spanish and French. on thc coiiiputcr screcn while it accesses that student's account. Jane Rcif ...... English I 1 Life Skills/Honie Economics - A four year program is available. (.)iic of thc bust features about this program is the security it pro- The school guidance program is designed to assist students who have Teresa Trisch ...... Spanish/French pcrsonal and social concerns, and to help students design academic Instrumental Music - A four year program in instrumental music \,ides. No one will be able to access another student's account. Kelly VanVliet ...... Special EducationPhysical Education is available. l:n\rclopcs be programs to mect their individual needs and abilities. College admission for this program will provided to the students. Please Marilyn Walsh ...... Geometry/Algcbra II and financial aid assistance is provided for students interested in con- Vocal Music - A four year program in vocal music is available. fill out the information on thc front ofthc envelope so the money is Craig Wcaver ...... Biology/Science WCarpentry tinuing their schooling after graduation. One of the programs designed Mathematics - Applied Math, Algebra I and 11, Geometry, Trigo- put in the right account. Checks or money rmsf be sealed in the Kathy Wright ...... Special Education to benefit both the student and the community is the cooperative nometry, Analytic Geometry, Business Math and Calculus. providcd cnvclopes and put in a drop box in the principal's office of Sean Zawilinski ...... Sociology/U.S. History/Archeology education program. IJnder this program, some students are placed in Physical Education/Health for boys and girls. A four year rilch school h;/;,wc 9:30 a.m. Money received after this time will not Jacquie Zawilinski ...... Library/Study Skills on-the-job-work situations for part of each school day. Students and program is available. go on the student's account until the next entry date. parents desiring morc inforniation are encouraged to contact the guid- Science - Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, ance offices. t ;Icnicntary and high school cafeterias will open on Wednesday, M ulti-Building Personnel Biology I and 11, Chemistry and Physics. August 25th. The price for lunches at Campbell is $I .35. The price Doug Burtch ...... Instrumental'Music and Vocal Music Free and Reduced-Prices Student Meals Social Studies - Geography, World History, Psychology, for iiiiddlc and high school student lunches is $ 1.40. Cathy Cooper-Stickney ...... Litcracy Coach and Title I 'I'he C'ass City Public School's policy for free and reduced-pnce meals Sociology, United States History, American Governmcnt Milk is airailablc for all students who carry their own lunch at a or for childteti unable to pay the full price for meals served under the and Economics. cost of'35 cents a carton. Chapter I (Federally Funded) National School I unch, School Breakfast or Commodity School Pro- Industrial Education - An introduction to thc use of basic tools, Edlore Pasant ...... Director Federal Programs (Part Time) grams uses the fbllowing household sile and income criteria to deter- lathe, welding, woods, carpentry, and cabinet making. Also, Lunch Purchase Incentive Option: Janellc Anderson ...... Reading SpccialisVRcading Recovery mine eligibility basic drafting, architectural and machinc drawing. Cathy Cooper-Stickney ...... Reading Recovery Famil, incomc criteria to be used for the 2004-2005 school Skill Center Offerings - The following programs are offered to Thc lunch purchase incentivc option is to encourage a balanced hot vear for FREE ANI) REDlJCED - PRICE MEALS or FREE MILK lunch fhr students and to assure that they will not have to charge. Ashlie Rrining ...... Reading Recovery Cass City Juniors and Seniors at thc Tuscola Area Technology Center. All of these progranis are at lcast one f'arcnts will havc the peace of mind knowing that the money they Scale for Free Meals or Free Milk scnd for hot lunch will be used for a balanced diet and not snack bar Alternative Center for Education Total Every (I) year in duration with the exception of a fcw that are two itcnis. For cach 43 day ticket purchased per quarter students will Coo rd in at o r/Tcac her ...... K u rt Tuc key Family Twice per TWO (2) year programs. Students enrolled in the programs attend the ruccivc two (2) fret. days. Teacher Assistant Size Annual Monthly Month Weeks Weekly Tech Centcr on a half-day basis and are transported to and from the Tech Center on school buses. *Kxample-Pay for: Receive free days: Total days on ticket: $12,103 $1,009 $505 $466 $233 Agriculture Mechanics Auto Mechanics --. School Nurse 43 t 2 45 16,237 1,354 677 635 313 - Jeannc Nicol Body and Fender Building Trades-In-Housc xo i I 90 20,371 4 1,698 849 784 392 Business Data Processing Child Care 129 + 6 - 135 24,505 2,043 1,022 943 472 - High School In-School Suspension Staff 28,639 Commercial Arts Cosmetology 172 -t 8 I80 2,387 1,194 1,102 55 1 Thc school breakfast program will begin in all schools on Wednes- Janice Winter 32,773 2,732 1,366 1,261 63 1 Drafting (Computer Aided Design) 36,907 3,075 day, August 25,2004. Student cost for breakfast is $I ,OO.Students 1,538 1,420 710 Food Management Distributive Education 41,041 3,421 1,711 1,579 790 Graphic Arts Health Occupations who wish to participate in the breakfast program will be allowed in Technical Support Coordinator 4,1?4* 345* 173* 159* 80 * Heating and Air Conditioning cxh building's cafeteria approximately 15 to 20 minutcs prior to the Lyle Severance Scale for Reduced Price Meals hcginning school timc. Total Every Machine Metals Nursing Aide Crossing Guards Famil) Twice per Twv Steno-Clerical Welding and Cutting Board of Education Barb McComb Connie LaPeer Brenda Stover Sally Pergande Size Annual Monthly Month Weeks Weekly ElectricaVElectronics M anagemcn t In formati on Systems ?I crcsii Kabidcau ...... Greenhouse Management and Floriculturc I $17,224 $1,436 $718 $663 $332 Michcllc I3iddingcr ...... Transportation Director & Landscaping and Turf Management 2 23,107 1,926 963 889 445 Pre-Teaching Pre-Law Enforcement ('at hy Kropcwnicki ...... Secretary 3 28,990 2,416 1,208 1,115 558 Danny I laag ...... Trcasurer Grounds Supervisor 4 34,873 2,907 1,454 1,342 67 1 Extracurricularactivities including interschola5tic athletics for boys aid girls. noti g Ias I ,aut n er ...... Trustee Bob Kozan 5 40,750 3,397 1,699 1,568 784 Excellent library facilities are available. 6 46,039 3,887 Randy Scvcrance ...... 7'rustt.e 1,944 1,794 897 Bus Mechanic 7 52,522 4,377 2,189 2,021' 1,011 Jmes Turner ...... Trustee 8 58,405 4,868 2,434 2,247 1,124 Rich Sattleberg Athletic Family Passes 5,883* 491* 246* 227 * 114* Administration *For each additional household member add: Athlctic Family Passes are available at the following prices from the middle school principal's office. K c tiii c I li M i ck I ash ...... S 11per i n t enden t Bus Drivers Children from households whose income is at or below the levels Jon Good ...... High School Principal Lora Kulinski Robcrt Angle Diana Schmidt shown are eligible for free and reduced price meals. Full Family ...... $100.00 t $5.00/child over 5 Jcf'ficy Hartol ...... Middle School Principal Marlene Sieradzki Carol Long Leland Ashcr Application fornis are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents Individual ...... $70.00 Alan McClorey Dan McClorey Jeanette LaPccr or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households 2004-2005 Winter Pass only ...... 50% of total cost Jody Miklovic ...... Campbell Elementary School Principal fill it should out the form and return to the school.Additiona1 copies of Senior Citizen Pass - (age 60 & ow)...... $75.00 couple t:dlorc Pasant ...... Spccial Projects Coordinator/Ass't Principal Lynwood Lapeer Rita Hanby Jim Hoyt the application form are available at the principal's office in each Awon Fcrriald ...... Ass't Principal /Athletic Director Daniel Strength Leah Soldan school. Households should answer all questions on the forni...... $50.00 single Susan lrcdcriksen ...... Director of Guidance DON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHO1.DS: An application which does (Forfree senior citizen athleticpasses contact the athletic director) PAGE TWELVE CASS cmCHRONICLE - WFJ-INESDAY,AUGUST 11,2004 CASS CITY, MICHIGAN Beechwood St. Parker, Hanby Obituaries residents: awarded Reiha John Douglas Daniel (Lisa) DAelinski of He was preceded in death Lila Noller I” Alabama, Darryl1 (Tammy) by his wifc, Violet in 1985; ii “Slow down. scholarships John Douglas, 73, of Dzielinski of Snover, and son, Donald Best; and step- Lila Frances Hendrick Bul- Haddonfield, New Jersey, Connie (Rex) Wcedon of father, Balcnte Cardenas. lock Nollcr, 99, of Cotton- the spccd limit in thc neigh- by Benjamin Ray bor h o od formerly of Cass City, died Tucson, Ariz.; 7 grandchil- Funeral services were held wood, Ark., died July 28, Thc George Reiha Friends He was a student assistant However, drivers in that Thursday, July 22, 2004. dren; a great-grandson; and Friday, Aug. 6, at ?’habet Fu- 2004. Staff Writer of the Arts Scholarship pro- and helped coach the KLlCK neighborhood do not usu- Douglas attended Albion a brother, Raymond (Maria) neral Home, Cass City, with She was born June 16,1905 gram recently announced 2 robotics team. He was a ally get stopped, according mcm- College and graduated from Nowakows ki . Pastor Dan Strcngth of in Cass City. recipients for this year. ber of the concert and rnarch- Deb Hool is afraid to lcavc to Cass City Police Chief the University of Michigan. He was preceded in death Deford Country Church of- She was married to Omar The first place scholarship ing bands as principle chair her driveway in the morning. Gene Wilson. He said thc He worked as a systems dc- by a sister, Wanda Chalmers. ficiating. Bullock for 56 years. He died recipient is Jason Parker of tuba, as well as playing trurn- sign engineer for KCA and Mass of Christian burial Burial was in the Elkland She, her husband, and three department only writes a Aug. 15, 1980. In Septcmher of her five kids have a mus- Caro. Parker is a 2004 gradu- bone in thc newly forincd GE for 38 ycars. He was an was held at 11 a.m., Friday, Town s h i p Ccme t e ry , Cass 1981 she married J. Leroy couple of speeding tickets ate of Caro High School. Hc jazz band. active member of the build- Aug. 6, at St. Agatha Catho- City. cular disease that slows their per week, and these arc on Noller. reaction times and forces has been published in an- Hanby recently earned his ing committec of the lic Church, Gagetown, with Arrangements were made by Noller moved to Cotton- the north and south end of thologies, poetry books and Eagle Scout rank througli the them to walk with a limp. Sccgcr Strcct. H ad d o n f i e 1d M e t h o d i s t the Rev. Fr. Steve Fillion of- Thabet Funeral Home, Cass wood, Ariz. in 1975. She was newspapers. He has contrib- Boy Scouts of Amcrica. Hc If Hool’s driveway were in “People play with the ycl- Church and provided tcch- ficiating. City. a member of the One in uted to the Caro yearbook has many hours of coinmu- a remote location, this would low lights and wc have more nical support for the sound Memorials may be made to Christ Church of Cotton- writing and photography nity service to his crcdit. not be a problem. Howcvcr, problems up by the schools,” and light systems. St. Agatha Women’s Society wood and the Community staff. His photography has Hanby will be nttcnding Robert Vatter she lives on the corner of he said. “Ofcourse, you have Douglas is survived by his or to the church. Presbyterian Church in been shown at art shows, in- Eastern Michigan University Beechwood and Spruce to ride the brake going down- wife, Eloise; two daughters: Arrangements werc made by Robert Vattcr, 46, ofLan- Waterford. cluding locally at this fall, majoring in second- streets, which lately has hc- hill. ...1 don’t really encour- Linda (Jack) Gaffney and thc Gagetown Funeral sing, dicd Monday, Aug. 2, Nollcr is survived by two Fra n ken t h . ary education history with a come a haven for speeding age that area, but my officers mu Barbara Douglas; two sons: Chapel, Gage to wn . 2004. daughters: Virginia Freeland Parker has participated on minor in theatre and commu- cars. do it any way.” Walter and Arthur Douglas; Hc was born Oct. 20, 1957 of Trout Lake and Elnora the varsity tennis team as nication arts. He is thc son of Hool lives on the bottom of Wilsor, said he understands a brother, Bob (Marilyn) in Cass City, the son of Redmond of Davisburg; a well as the science tcam for Jim and Rita Hanby ol’ Cass Douglas of Homer; and many a hill on the southeast cor- the frustration of Lewis Laws Donald and Marcella (Catz) daughter-in-law, Beverly ner of the intersection. She Caro High School during City. nieces, nephews and cousins. Bullock of Cottonwood, Beechwood Street residents. Saginaw Valley State The George Rciha Friends Vatter. said people come down thc “In any neighborhood you Memorial services werc Ariz.; 9 grandchildren; 21 University’s (SVSU) aca- of the Arts Scholarship is a Lewis Laws, 76, of Deford, hill incredibly fast - one have kids playing and held July 31 at the died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004. great-grandchildren; 19 demic games, where Car0 merit based, non-rcncwable Haddonficld Methodist driver almost hit her daugh- pcoplc walking in the dark He was born Dcc. 10, I927 great great-grandchildren; ter who had tripped in the garnered a medal. He was a scholarship. ‘Ib rcct‘ivc this Church, New Jersey. two stepsons: Robert who you don’t see right member of the National award Parker and Hanby in Detroit, the son of thc late middle of the street. away,” he said. Lewis and Forn (Kellity) (Donna) Noller of Shasta “It seems drivers don’t slow Honor Society as well as a subm i t ted an a p p I i cat i on Lake, Calif., and Donald A recent observance study contributor to Habitat for and essays, and providcd Laws. down whatsoever on this showed how ineffective a (Dcstene) Noller of Glen- Humanity, Master Garden- examples of work rclatod to Walter Dzielinski Hc marricd Mary on March road,” she said. multitude of stop signs can dale, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, ers, and the Special Olym- thcir chosen major f’iclds of 20, 1989. Hool plans to attend thc be. In thc study, half of mo- Walter L. Diklinski, 77, of Debra (Bill) Carson of Phoe- pics. Parker worked on many study; a chapter of a novel Laws served in the U.S. next Village Council mcct- torists came to a rolling stop Gagetown, died Monday, nix, Ariz.; 6 projects for area senior citi- in progress and samplcs of Army during WWII and the ing, possibly with some of and one quarter of these did Aug. 2,2004 at his residence. stepgrandchildrcn; and 19 zens and was active in all of theatrical and forunsic pcr- Korcan War. He worked as a her neighbors who feel the not even stop at all. The He was born March 7, 1 I327 step great-grandchildren. the high school plays. He formanccs, respoctivcly. kettle pourer at the General same way. She is consider- study also showed how in Detroit, the son of Frank She was preceded in death participated in the Thumb Motors Foundry. He was a ing asking for a stop sign on people speed up between and Irene (Nowakowski) by a daughter, Marjory Jean, Area Center for the Arts mu- mcmbcr of the Cass City Beechwood - there is already signs to make up for lost Kuligowski. who died at birth; a son, Wil- sical productions, working VFW Post #3644. one on both sides of Spruce - time. He married Joanne Grace Laws is survivcd by his He married Jill A. Field Aug. liam E. Bullock, Aug. 13, or a Slow: Children Playing both onstage and behind the 1999; two sons-in-law, Rich- Road experts say stop signs scenes. Jan. 25, 1957 at St. Florian wifc, Mary; 8 children: 16, 1980. sign. are nnly erected if a main Catholic Church, Gloria Bucholz of Deford, Vattcr graduated from MSU ard Redmond, Sept.’ 28, Something, she said, has to Parker graduatcd summa 1986, and B. foseph road intersects with a less cum laude from Caro High Hamtramc k. Sandra (Jim) Russell, Valerie with a RA in public admin- let people know there are important road, there is an Dzielinski was a member of Freeland, May 15, 2002. School and will be attcnd- (Matt) Wasserman, and istration. He recently re- kids present. unsignnlized i,ntersection in St. Agatha Catholic Church, Gaydon (Jack) Edwards, all ceivcd a BA in religious stud- A memorial service will be ing Bard College in New “The other day we had kids a signalized area, a strcct en- Gagetown. He was an usher, of Cass City, Lois (Clyde) ies from Sicnna Heights Uni- held at a later date in Michi- drag racing and they ended York, majoring in writing gan. ters through a highway or and theatre. He is the son of greeter and sacristan. Miracle of Tennessee, Jerry versity. Vatter was currently up at thetbottom of the hill,” busier street or thc view is Dzielinski served with the (Jim) Mceuwscn of Grand studying as a Deacon candi- she said. “I have to be out- Mike and Cindy Parker of rcstrictcd or dangerous. If a Caro. Merchant Marines from Rapids, Bobby (Deb) date with thc Diocese ofL,an- James Giddings side all the time to make sure sign is unwarranted, a yield 1944 until 1947. Hc retired Redmond, and Michael sing. He was an activc mem- my kids are safe.” Eric Hanby of Cass City is sign or yellow warning sign the sccond place scholarship from General Motors Corpo- (Tammy) Miracle, both of ber of St. Casirnir Catholic Russ Beifer, former princi- may do the trick. ration Oct. I, 1978 after 28 Deford; 19 grandchildrcn; 16 Church. Vatter was the coor- James “Jim” N. Giddings, rccipient. Hanby is a 2004 pal of Cass City High Expcrts dso say “traffic years of service, where he was great-grandchildren; three dinator of “The Twins” Habi- 40, of Caro, died Sunday, graduate of Cass City High Aug. 8, 2004 in his home. School, lives across from calming” can bc an cffective Eric Hanby a lift truck operator. sisters: Judy Daige of tat for Humanity project in Hool on the southwest cor- Sc hool. Hc was born June 3, 1964 alternative. By raising He has been active with the Dzielinski is survived by his Florida, Eileen (Larry) Lansing. He servcd on many ner. He said he would not be ilwarcncss of why speeding wife, Joanne; five children: in Marlette, the son of forensics team and theatre. Konkel of Cass City, and parish committees and com- opposed to a stop sign. is dangcrous, and alerting Russell and Caroline (Car- His perforrnance at statc fo- Douglas Dzielinski of Lois Cardenas of Rad Axe; missions and was a member “People go too fast because pcoplu to potcntial prob- Gagetown, David (Shelle) penter) Giddings. rensics garnered a third place and many nieces and neph- of the St. Casimir Knights of (Beechwood) has a nice Icrns, pcoplc who spccd in Dzielinski of Gagetown, ews. Giddings is survived by his finish, and the Cass City Columbus cou nc i 1. straightaway,” Beifer said. t 11 c n i g h bor h ood may ad - Vatter is survived by his life purtncr, Tammy Hill; 9 tcam won a state champion- children: Nathan, Autumn, “It’s a problem because there i ust thc ir driving . wife, Jill; parents, Donald are a lot of kids here again.” ship. Amber, Auston, Alexandria, If this hiippcns in Hanby served as co-captain and Marcella Vatter of Ubly; Beifer owns a 1965 Chevy Beechwood, €4001 can be two sons: James and John Allisha and Ryan Giddings, of‘ the social studies team at all of‘ Caro, Angel (Dustin) Malibu in excellent condi- glad she movcd from the out- Vatter of Lansing; two broth- the SVSU academic games. ur t is Giddings, and Danny tion, but said he only drives skirts ot’Cass City into town, t is C - ur C‘hryslcr ers: Joc (Ann) Vatter and ChevyItat - Olds - Cadillac Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep Michael (Jolcne) Vatter; a Giddings; his father, Russell I Giddings Jr. of Caro; a Bryan Abbe niece, Rhea; two nephews: Zach and Reese; and best brother, Lawrence (Faith) Sales Consultant Giddings of Deford; three New & Pre Owned friend, Scott (Mary) Mcllendor t‘. sisters: Anna (AI) Schoen of East Pointc, Carol (Gary) (989) 673-21 71 Home: (989) 872-8283 (989) H72-2IX4 was preceded in death Hc Mitchell of Caro, and Sharon Ellington Sireel Fa:(989) 673-5861 661 7 Main Street hy a sistcr, Dchorah Vatter. Cam. Mi’ 48723 I -888-ANY-DODGE Cass Cq,Mi’ 48726 Funcral mass was cel- (Dan) Elledgc of Mayville; and many nieces and neph- Yes. .that’s ebrated at I l a.m., Thursday, . cws. Aug. 5,at St. Casimir Catho- Hc was preccdcd in death lit- Church, Lansing, with the Rev. Fr. Hill Lugger as ccl- by his mother, Caroline I Professional and Business 1. infdnt ebrant. Giddings; an brother, Kite of committal was in the Danny Giddings; and a MY homital! brother, Jerry Giddings. E I k 1 and -1’0 w n s h i p Cc m - )DIRECTORY1 ctcry, Cas City. Funcral services were held at I p.ni., Wednesday, Aug. ------Mcmorials may be made to ACCOUNTANTS PHYSICIANS- the family or to St. Casimir 11, at Kranz Funeral Home, “Stonc Upon Stone Building Cass City. Interment was in the Anderson, Tuckey, Camp;iign”. S.H. Raythatha, M.D. Arrangcmcnts wcrc made by Indianficlds Township Cem- Bernhardt, Doran & Co., P.C. ctcry, Caro. Certified Public Accountants Dr. Ray I’iilmct- Hush and Jensen I;arnily 1:uncral €Iomcs, Lan- Memorials may be made t9 Gary Anderson, GPA (Caro) the Family Discretionary Robert Tuckey, CPA (Cass City) Total Family Care sing Chapcl, Lansing. Jerry Bernhardt, CPA (Caro) Fund. Thomas Doran, CPA (Caro) Arrangements were made by Valerie Hartel, CPA (Cass City) 4672 Hill St. 715 E. Frank St., Caro, MI Krunz Funeral Home, Cass Phone 673-31 37 Cass City City. 6261 Church St., Cass City. MI Richard Rolston Phone 872-3730 Phone 872-501 0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Richard Rolston, 79, of Health Ubly, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004 in Huron Medical Cen- Dept. Community DO YOU HAVE A ------ter, Bad Axe. Car0 Hospital is ready to serve you and your DRINKING PROBLEM? HEALTH CARE Hc was born Aug. 2 1, 1924 family. We have a meaea1 staff of nearly 50 physicians ALCOHOLICS ------at home on the family farm. offering providmg Family Care, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, OB/ Rolston farmed his entirc ANONYMOUS GYN, and a range of specialties. Our Nursing staff MEETl NG S life. He lived on the family free full RICHARD A. farm until his death. and other professionals are ready, too, to provide the care 6very Friday Evening - 8’00 p.m, Rolston is survived by you need. All this is done in a warm and friendly Good Shepherd Lutheran Church HALL, D.O. many nicccs and ncphcws; a screening Cass City 4674 Hill Street sis tcr- i n-1 aw, Eurctha environment right here at home. Soon, you’ll be saying, The Tuscola County Health Cass City, MI 48726 Rolston; and special friends “YES...that’s my Hospital! ” too! ’lhnya Vincent and her fam- Department will be offering Phone: 872-4725 ily. free hcaring and vision Office Hours: He was preceded in death screening for any child who I Thumb Insurance Mon., Tues.,Thurs., by a dear friend, Eugene may haw missed Kindergar- Group & Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30p.m. Vincent; four brothers: ten Round-Up and who will (formerly Hams Hampshire Ins ) Wed. 9 a.m.-noon George, Stanley, Clarence be entering school in the fall. Your homu~owninrlupunrlunr and Russell Rolston; and a Screening will be done on insur(ince cigenl jor Wednesday, Aug. 25, and Term & Univerjal I.ife sistcr, Gladys Hill. *Auto *Horns Funcral services were hcld Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Business Health Monday, Aug. 9, at Kranz Tuscola County Health De- INSURANCE PROTECTION partment, 1309 Cleaver Rd., IS OUR BUSINESS Funcral Home, Cass City, Caro, from 8 a.m. to noon and “We wimr 10 he jour iixunr“ Edward Scollon, D.V.M. with Chuck Emmert of .Main Campus: 401 N. Hooper, Caro, (989) 673-3141 Agents Novesta Church of Christ I2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. PH. Mark Wiete Jim Ceranskl Veterinarian Farm and of fic ia t i ng . To schedule an appoint- *Capo Medical Clinic: 220 E. Frank, Caro, PH. (989) 673-4126 6240 W Main SI ment, call the health depart- Cass City, MI 48726 Pet Animals Interment was in the .Hill Medical Center, 465 N. Hooper, Caro PH. (989) 673-4664 989-872-435 1 Elkland Township Cem- ment at (989) 673-81 14 (ext. I Phone 872-2935 etery, Cass City. 105 or 127). *CCH Health Services, 705 E. Frank, Caro, PH. (989) 673-1670 Memorials may be made to Thc purpose of this screen- the American Diabetes Asso- ing is for early identification Dr. Jeffrey Crowley ciation or the charity of thc of possible hearing or vision Chiropractor VETERINARY CLINIC donor’s choice. problems. These problems can be subtle and difficult to 4452 Doerr Rd Arrangements were made by Susan Hoppe D,V.M. Kranz Funeral Home, Cass detect, but they can affect a (across from Shell Gas Station) 4438 S. Seeaer St. City. child’s performance in I Advertlse It in the Chronicle I I Phone872-4241 I I Phone 872-12255 I school and other activities.

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RN - IC‘U/CCU - Open posi- ~~ ~ tion for an RN - ICU/CCLJ, Four Seasons Huron Medical Center part-t i fiic, 7:00 a.ni .-7: 30 Home & Yard Care pm. Candid;ite must havc a LPN *Window & Gutter Casual Positions Available current licensure by Michi- 'regressive growth-oriented hospital seeking I ,PN gan Iloard of Nursing with- Cleaning RN’s: Positions opcn it1 Med/SuIg, On,and IC’IJ. C’aridi- out restriction. Ucncl’its in- or a Full-time position in our Home Care Depart- 1-ree & Shrub Trimming late must havc a curiuit licciisuru by Michigan hard of cludc hcalth, dent:il, vision, nent. Health and Disability Insurance offered. \Vi11 & Removal Vursing without rcstriction. Spccific departmcnt cxperi- prescription, short tcrrii dis- Power Washing :nce preferred. ,tart at a rate compensatory with experience. ability, Iifc insurance, pen- Lawn Care LPN: Position opcn in Mcd:Sui-g. Candidate must have sion plan and paid tirnc oft’. Insured - Senior Discount Intcrcstcd applicants ~iiay ’lease send or fax your resume to Ilills and Dales i current licensure as a LPN in Michigan withoirt restric- GIB KERN ions. r~l~lll/l’~rx/c.-nlall;I rc’sliI11c to Iospital, 4675 Hill St., C‘ass City, MI 48726: Fax 872-6674 or apply in person at: Huron 989) 872-579 I, Attention I Tuman Resource Depart- 8-7-28-2 Mcdical Ccntcr, Human Ru- Phvsical Therapist Assistant: Associatcs degree in n e n t or E - m ai1 to s fra zee ($ hi 11 sand da 1c s.c o m . ?hysical Therapist Assisting. One-yuar experience in an source lkpar’tment, 1 I00 S. Iutpatient or hospital cnvironment. New graduates ac- vat1 r)ykc w.,Hilci ~xc,MI Hartwick Farms :epted. 484 13. Fax: 089-260-5202, Ernail: cdarr Cn: tiurinciii.coiu. ~__~~ Excavating El3 ). 11-8-1 1-2 Phvsical Therapist: Bachclor degrw in Physical ‘I’hcrapy Site Developnient md a State of Michigan 1,icctisiirt‘ is required. Onu-ycar HELP WANTED Ihxnolition Ponds :xperience in an outpatient and acutc care f;lcility prt- MACHINIST TRAINEES Basements Septics Prred. Physical Therapist must be m;tiIahlc to work wcek- Ijriveways Gravel mds. Thumb area cutting tool manufacturer has openings for Sand Limestone Int twsled uppI ic (I11 1.1 vi (1) it I (I il !/(i.i IC- tti 11 il machinists trainees to grind carbide and ceramic cuttirig (I w.viir)io to or (ippI\q it1 ptv:\oti (I/. tools. Benefits include: ’I’opSoil Decorative Prescription Coverage Work Wanted Card of Thanks RN & LPN Medical Insurance Positions available. Dental Insurancc Benefits and Life Insurance 9 Paid Holidays Competitive Wages Paid Vacation Send resume to: 40 1 K Plan Caro Community Hospital (989) 872-4794 AttTl. : Hunian Resources Apply at: 8-6-2-tf C.’l.ASSR()C)M AIDE I’or thc P.O. Box 7 1, Caro, MI 48723 2 710 West Car0 Rd., Caro, MI 48 723 LJSA HcaJ Start Prograin - From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (989)673-3 14 1 11-84-2 I ligli school clip1orii:i or Gt31) 11-7-18tl (Real Estate For Sale) prc fcrrcd . A pp I ica11 t 111 us t have ability to iisc positivc nicttiocfs ot‘ disoiplinc and coin 111 11 n ic ato c f’fccI i v t‘ I y with young childrcn and RN their faniilics. Must bc dc- Are you scekirrg paid full family health coverage? Flex scheduling with PC 11 (1 it b I c . S ;I I ;i r-y ti\ 11 g~ job share opportunities? $5.15-$7.57/hr. working ap- proximatcly 24 tit-s. wcckly. Look no furthcr-! C;rowth-oricnted hospital located in a rural area surrounded by Only iipplicants applying Sandi Mozdzen a friendly atmosphere is seeking motivated individuals with a progressive attitude. Sal88 Assalate with ;in agc.ricy :ipplication forrii along with ;I lcttcr of‘ Will start at a rate conipcnsatory with experience. Current RN License, Rxh- 1023 E. Cbro Road intcv-est will be considcrc~cl. alors of Scicnce in NLirmg, or previous experience preferred. These positions Cero, Mlchlgan 48723 M ai I/lii x ap1’ I Iu H t i on s ;I II c; OflkO: (WQ)672-6090 a va i 1ah1 c : Cdl: (SeS) 5296900 lettcr o! intcrcst AI*I’N:Hu- ..-- Walt.: www.mnxlntegrlty.blz I t i;in I

a1 1 ag c tic y ~ t i i tin g c r i t cir i ;i i 11 - o I u d i ng background c hw ks. Please scnd or fax your resume to 11111s and Dales Hospital, 4675 Hill St., (’ass An EOE. LJpon rcclucsl iiitx- City, MI 48726; Fax (080)872-5791, Attention Human Resource Dcpartrnent or ili:iry aids nnd scrviccs will E-mail to sfra~t.t.(~~hills3nddalcs.com. tw ~riaduavnilahle to indi- 11-R-1 1-7 v i cl u;i I s w i t ti d i sii h i I i t ics. hIichigiin Relay C’cntcr Help Wanted , ) “Voicc aiid rl’~l~Y/~l’l~l~~”1 - 800-h4 9 - 3 7 7 7 . A p p I i it i on t’orms ;irc :ivuilrihlc at www.nciIics;i.org or phone 9xc)-:3s0-3473. 12CSlllllCS and crnails will not bc acccptcd. 11-8-1 1-1

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&,A -..- \ *L ‘* Nice 4 Hedroom Home with l‘cnced- NE:%’ ON THE MARKET! 66’x 132’ in yard. Circat room with fireplace. lot on Main Street in Cass City with Small C’ummercial Building with Keccritly remodeled kitchcn. Large 2 Bay Service station (with hoist). Villagc f”arkiriy all around Ideal for a detachcd garage and 10’ x 15’ shed. Priced to sell at $49,900 - Immediate Ismall lwqirics< CUM I003 C’lose to schools, shopping etc. Mo- p o s s o s s i o ti. COM 1098 tivated sellers. $84,900 I’C‘C’1304

I’ricc Reduced! - Set in a quiet sec- tion of C’ass City. Nice three bed- Newer 3 Hedrooni ranch with a full C‘ASS C’I‘I’Y - 0370 ’Third St. 3 hcd- rooin ranch home with a full fin- basciiicnt, attached garagc. Kcady 1l room, 1 1/2 bath with attachcd g,a- ihd basement. 4 season room for a iicw Fmiily. ‘I ( X’ 1420 tagc. I’aiiially finishcd bascniciit. with a hot tub. Owner will look at Nahiril fircplacc it) living roo~ii.Nicc, o ff t.rs . we 1 1 I 11a i n t a i ri c d ho me.S c 1 1ti r ni ( t i - 1‘CC 1416 C’3 ted. s t(0,C)oo. ~J’C’C’1385 CASS CITY CljRONICLE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11,2004 Letters to HDC lunch I the editor on tap Liberals would vote-*-’ Are you L\ caregiver? How long has it been since you for Mr. S.A. Tan had the opportunity to sit down for a wondcrful lunch I want to applaud thc article this is part of the reason this written by Mr. Kay (staft’ country is so divided. It is and take a break‘?Would you writer at thc Chronicle) on perfectly acceptable to have like more information on Aug. 4, 2004 for his sinccr- whatevcr day for whatever Alzheimer’s Disease and de- ity and articulatc explanii- reason on any campus but it me n t i a‘? tion of what is happening on is not okay to hang a “Merry The Human Development our college campuses. I can Christmas” banner in your Commission (HDC) will support his report as my own window because it has the present a special lunchcon daughter gradu:ittd froin namc ofChrist in it! Just who confcrence with Dr. Alfonso NMU and the s~rrietypc of is fooling whom on this is- Ferreira, MI), of Caro Fam- ily Physicians. Along with liberal programni Ing we 11 t on sue‘! Who is acting the part Intea there for hcr whole tern1 right of a fascist‘! lunch, caregivers attending Am0 Bands up until gradu;ition. Liberals art: not bad people this confcrence will be given specific information on “Ef- Her profcssot s wcrt: disap- but they are an angry group (No) homing pigeon... 59 fec t i ve Treat rnen t of pointed in thcir own xii1:iric.s and certainly do not practice any level of tolcranoe unless Alzheimer’s Disease: A and bcncfits whilc ciistigat- 1 MORE THAN 500 Thumb area residents migrate to Davenport Univer- ing Mr. Gates for his ti)rtunes. you accept their thoughts Caregiver’s Viewpoint .” Th i s c om p1 i men t ary 1 u n - They seemed upsct thal they fully. This ha\ nothing to do ’ sity in Caro to receive an education, and now a well-educated pigeon had educated thcnisclvcs for with who is prcsident and 1 cheon and conference will has joined the flock by landing a temporary mascot position at the uni- be held Tuesday, Aug. 17, Shoes so Inany years ~iclxac~il‘iccd think liberals would vote for Swim Musk Mew from 1 1 :30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. versity. While the pigeon, known by the number 15077 banded on its so niuch for so rriany and to Mr. S.A. Tan if he promiscd Uvm 6399 Air Maitrcss t at the Knights of Columbus be so undcrp;itd wii~;i trav- hcrn ordcr and would placc right leg, seems quite comfortable at Davenport’s Caro campus, school thcni on the top lcvel of this Hall in Cass City. $299 2/83 c s t y . H c) w t:v ct, t I i u y w o ii I cf officials invite the owner to claim the pigeon as well as a complimentary *P o r d e r . Fo r t u ti ;I t e I y p e I)p I c If you would like more in- not or could not Iravc the Sak Mr. will see to it formation about this special Davenport T-shirt by calling 1-800-968-9710. bl an kc t o 1‘ u o I ii 1 ort a ff .o rdcd likc Ray that -El- t.ffec.tive t h is ncver h appcn s. went, or if you would like them in thcir present posi- -4 Now thrii to reserve your space at the tion. NO HUNTING SIGNS Aug. 14, 2004 Makc no rni\tal,c about it, Si ncercl y, luncheon, contact Rita or Home Raid & Hwnet Kim at the HDC by calling this does not iipply to all Michael Bj,ron, 5 for $1.00 We iiuw accept (’ass City i educators but it sure docs (985))673-4 12 1. schooling CASS CITY CHRONICLE apply to a largc niiriihcr and challenging .- 872-2010 Bean, wheat crops healthy I- hooks and science lab matc- good this year,” said 1Con digit percentages. rials that available at pub- Russcl I, who helps Milligan arc Pratt said wheat farmers lic schools. an exccllcnt crop, thanks lo usually avuragc 80 bushels on his farm north of Cass City. “‘Ihc rain hurt us at thc Nonc of the persons intcr- one of the Iowcst discxc. ;in acre and thcy reached that I start of the season, but if we vicwcd listcd that as a riia-ior rates in thc state. Although quota again this year. concern. Possibly thc most wheat is susc*cptihlc to ticad Soybean larrners, such as don’t get an early frost it should be tine.” challenging factor in provid- scab and voriiiloxins, thc Ihve Milligan, may notice ing school at hornc is the rain fa11 and f’ungiciclc tic I pcil thcir plants arc ;I little shorter oceans of tinie and cicdica- eliriiinatc both crop killci-s. than nornial this ycar. Hc- However, the only group of tion it takcs to providc the “It prcvcntccl :I 30 pcrccnt c;iiisc of excess nioisturc, farmers rejoicing is dry bcan education. loss,” Pratt said. “WC h:id ;I f’iirnicrs plantcd soybeans farmcrs,who welcome lots of Whcn Rachacl and Joscph real blessing this ycar.” latcr than nortiid, and thcy riioisturc for healthy white go to public school this fall Head scabs f‘oriu on thc will not have a\ lorig to grow. and black beans. The beans I’ll have time “to be. :i ri~om’’.. .. heads or whcat grillils and t’rntt said filrniers can expect are now flowering and could Becky ~~l~ \r,,ilccj. stop then) frorn fully pow- twtwccn 35 ~id40 bushcls be harvcsted by late Septem- ing. I,ikcwisc, vomitoxill i\ thi\ year, about IS tkwcr than ber. Pratt expects the avcrrtxe ’w - I

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