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f A note of thanks New businesses filling We did it again! United from Brewster Shaw those vacant buildings Way goes over the top Page 3 Page 6 Page 9 ?’ I’ I VOLUME ‘77, NUMBER 32 Family loses -. Sundav house fire J cause still unknown Cause of a fire that de- was burning. turned to the fire hall about have been very helpful, stroyed the home of Chuck Englehart said he was 11:15, but a half hour later which is really nice,” she and Sara Watros southwest watching television when, some of them went back to said. of Cass City Sunday even- “I saw the sky light up. I the house with the pumper Their immediate need, ing is still unknown didn’t know what it was.” and tanker because the fire sbe continued, is to find a Mr. and Mrs. Watros, Another neighbor, Ber- flared again. They were house to rent, with a build- who lived there with their nard Dadacki, was the first there 15-20 minutes. ing to house the horses and son, Bryan, 9 -- they also to report the fire to the fire Back at the fire hall, rabbits, which for now are have some older children department, at 8:39 p.m. It hoses had to be cleaned and still at their property. no longer living at home -- was spotted through a win- put back,on trucks, water Water has to be hauled lost everything they had in dow by his wife, Mary. tanks refilled, etc., so the there. the fire except for one car, The house was engulfed last firemen didn’t go home wasThe on house, 15 acres. built Mrs. in Wat-1909, parked outside, which was in flames by the time fire- until about 1:30, according awaiting repairs, three men arrived, the fire being to Root. ros said she and her hus- horses and 70 rabbits. A pic- fanned by the strong winds. At his request, Detective band have decided to sell kup parked outside was lost Elkland firemen were as- Larry Walker of the the property. Watros was in the blaze. sisted by Elmwood Sheriff’s Department was burned there a year ago The family has no insur- Township-Gagetown fire- at the scene Mongay. when his tractor caught fire ance, Mrs. Watros said. men, who brought 8 tanker Walker was there more fromand since his job. then was laid off Their home, where they to the scene and stood by than four hours Monday, had lived nine years, was with their pumper at the didn’t yet discover a cause, The place contains too on DeLong Road, east of Cass City fire hall, and Caro so planned to return there many bad memories, she Phillips. firemen, who brought a Tuesday. explained, hence the deci- Elkland Township fire tanker to the scene. The Watros family is sion to sell. “I told my hus- chief Jerome Root Jr. said The fire was the first time temporarily staying with band I can’t go back there.” GOING, GONE -- The home of Chuck and Sara Watros was engulfed in flames the estimated loss was Elkland firemen used their Dave and Delores Skiles on Watros, a diesel Sunday by the time Elkland Township firemen arrived. The second story of the $35,000 for the house and new steel frame canvas DeLong Road, about a mile mechanic, is seeking $15,000 for the contents. tank. The tank holds 3,000 from where their home employment. His wife 74-year-old home collapsed a few minutes later. The family was at the gallons, which enables the was. works at General Cable. Thanksgiving gospel con- department’s tanker to There have been many Persons who would like cert at the Novesta Church dump its load in it and then donations of clothing and to donate items to the fam- of Christ when a neighbor, return to town, for another persons have offered furni- ily or assist in other ways Delbert Englehart, came load of water. ture, dishes, etc., according can contact them at the Village Bach Festival and told them their house Elkland firemen re- to Mrs. Watros. “People Skiles residence, 872-3604. underway for 5th year First yearpay hike 4% For the fifth year, Cass with the festival, plus some area artists will be de- 5 p.m. as was stated in some City will be alive to the other events, monstrating their talents festival ’publicity). Mem- sound of Bach as it plays Once again, the festival and displaying and selling bers of the circle will be in intermediate district host to the Village Bach will feature performers their wares. Further infor- quilting during the show. mation is contained A film, “Harpsichord Festival, starting Tuesday from all over the country. sistant Superintendent of this week, The Tuesday, Friday and elsewhere in this issue. Building in America,” will The Tuscola Inter- with a bachelor’s), so no mas vacation, four during The Elmwood Missio- be shown at Rawson Memo- mediate School District longer receive incremental Jerome P. Thienes. Vision Easter vacation and two at In addition to four con- Saturday concerts will insurance was eliminated certs locally, plus one in start at 8:15; the Sunday nary Circle is sponsoring a rial Library at 3 p.m. Satur- Board of Education Mon- increases. the end of the school year. afternoon one at 3: 15. display of quilts at the Cul- da and 1 p.m. Sunday. day evening unanimously The other financial and the life insurance be- Some local school districts Midland, two more than nefit of $20,000 was rolled last. year, a holiday art The art fair will take tural Center Tuesday, Wed- &so at the library, approved a three-year con- change in the contract is will be in session during nesday, Friday and Satur- though not in conjunction tract with its teachers and that the board will no longer back to $lO,OOO for the first those make-up days. fair and quilt display will place from noon-4 p.m. at year of the contract, in- be conducted in conjunction the high school. Numerous day from 9 a.rn.4p.m. (not with the festival, will be a professional staff. pay a set amount into a pool One goal achieved by the display of hotographs of The contract will give the for payment of health and creases to $15,000 the sec- TIEA was that present ad- Brewster &aw and the 78 employees a 4 percent dental insurance pre- ond and $20,000 the third. ministrators who are laid other astronauts on the Col- pay increase for the current miums. Under the old con- The staff also had long- off won’t be able to “bump” Holiday season begins umbia space shuttle, to be year, retroactive to Sept. 1, tract, if the total premium term disability coverage a staff member out of a job launched Monday. The dis- 4 percent the second and 5% was more than was in the under the entire old con- who has less seniority. The Cass City Retail Christmas each store will Free shows will be offered play will run from this Fri- percent in 1985-86. pool because of a rate in- tract. It is eliminated under Any present members of Committee this week com- hold a drawing and award for children 12 and under day through Dec. 6. Those not at the top of the crease, the staff members the new one until Jan. 1, the union who are promoted pleted plans for activities a trip to lucky winners. starting Saturday, Dec. 3. Another non-musical pay scale also receive in- had to pay the difference. 1985. to an administrative posi- during the Christmas sea- Authorities stress that it Santa Claus will arrive at event will be the brunch put cremental increases. In the new contract, the The union members tion who are later laid off son. will be necessary to sign up 10 a,m. Friday with gifts on by the Order of Eastern Wendy Rumrnell, president board will pay the entire voted Nov. 8 to approve the will be able to “bump” back A feature for shoppers each week to be eligible for and candy for the small fry. Star members at the of the Tuscola Intermediate premium directly, what- contract. Tentative agree- to a teaching or other staff will be the giveaway qf 25 the trips. Names in each Finally, Cass City retail- Masonic Temple Sunday Education Association, ever it is. There was no ment was reached Oct. 28, position, however. fabulous week ends for two weekly drawing will be de- ers are kicking off the morning. Although primar- said about half the staff is change in coverage, ac- which ended an 11-day There were some at Midland’s Valley Plaza. stroyed and shop rs must Christmas season with a ily for the musicians and at the top of the pay scale, cording to Miss Rummel. strike by the union. changes in the contract lan- r Trips will be given in a resign each weepto have special two-day sale. Many their host families, the pub- which starts with the 12th The board obtained some As part of the agreement, guage, including requiring general drawing held at an opportunity to win. stores have special hours lic is invited. Reservations year, for those with mas- rollbacks in insurance seven of those days will be Albee True Value Home In addition to the free for the event. Details of the must be made by Wednes- Center each Saturday for trips there are several Christmas season activities day by calling 872-2484.