EAST JORDAN EDITION

There oughta be Your Fun Guide- a Mommies School (BRarhvow (Bounty See page 13 See page 7 YOURYOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERNEWSPAPER C/ No. 12 Vol. 48 Thursday, September 28, 1978 25 cents He's a traveling proble m solver Sometimes. Bill Huber wishes his job Problems can range from explaining for six years in Hart before taking his were busier. legislation people don't understand to current position a year and a half ago. Huber, who lives in the Bay Shore area helping cut red tape with agencies such as Davis hired him as his administrative of northern Charlevoix County, is an Farmers Home Administration, Social assistant because, Huber said, "Lansing is administrative assistant for State Sen. Bob Security and Social Services. Others ask full of political science majors and Davis of Gaylord. for other kinds of help, like a woman who lawyers. The fact that I was from this area He spends most of his time traveling wanted to know if she could join the and I knew the area also helped. I loved around the huge 37th Senate District, National Guard. teaching but this job is 100 times holding "office hours" in nearly every city "So many times, there is a com- broader." and village. munications breakdown between the Many administrative assistants-Dan • Area residents are urged to take ad- bureaucrats and the citizens," Huber aaid. Stevens and Rod Brown, for example-have gone on to run for office. Does Huber have vantage of the office hours if they need any Some people think government isn't similar ambitions? help with a problem involving the state responsive, but Huber maintains that the "At this point, I'd have to say no. I've government. system works. "If people use the system tinly befn with Bob for 1 Vi years. The Sometimes lots of people stop to talk they can usually get things done. People legislature is very complicated and I'd like with him. At other times, though, no one who come in to me often have ideas which to know more about what's going on," he may stop during the hour or so that Huber lead to legislation." said. is available. Even when nobody shows up for his "A lot of people have asked me to run A visit to East Jordan on a rainy day office hours, Huber is still able to put his for something or they take it for granted earlier this month was one of those days time to good use. "When people don't that I will run. I suppose the one thing when nobody came in. come in, I get to spend a lot of time with that would goad me to run would be to township and city officers, and that helps "I wish people would utilize me more keep somebody else from winning-if I us understand local concerns." often," he said. thought I could do a better job." If people don't think Huber and Sen. Huber grew up in Petoskey, graduating Huber's boss. Sen. Davis, is now Looking over the newly published Artists North collector's guide are, from left, Linda and Jerry Davis' office can help, many would be from Petoskey St. Francis High School in running for U.S. Congress but if Davis Aydlott of East Jordan, Margie and Steve Bartha of Harbor Springs end Doris Huckle of East surprised. 1963. He attended North Central wins. Huber's job won't change much. Jordan. All are members of the Artists North organization. "I like being able to solve problems and Michigan Collage and received a teaching The glamor of Washington doesn't I can usually solve someone's problem the degree from Ferris State College in 1971. attract him, he'd rather stay in Northern same day." Huber said. He taught junior high science and math Michigan as a district representative; Huckle, Aydlott help write book on artists

BAST JORDAN - Two area residents were provided by \ a. grant from . the She wtartcd keeping fists of artists /and played major roles in publishing a new 72- Michigan Council for the Arts, con- craftsmen in 1962, four yeaio after page "Artists North" book about past and tributions from patrons and contributions starting her list of photographers. But she present artists of Northwestern Michigan. from the artists who are featured in Part started researching in earnest in 1976 Billed as Michigan's first regional II. toward the goal of publishing it in a book collector's guide, the book was unveiled The first edition of the book is limited to such as the newly published collector's last week at a meeting of Artists North, an 1,000 copies. It is available for $4.75 plus guide. organization of working artists from 50 cents postage from Artists North, e-o In the preface of the guide, Mrs. Huckle Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim Counties. Steve Bartha, Harbor Springs. It will also admits: "There may be individuals be available in some stores, including who are not included on the lists who The book is organized in two parts. Huckle'a Camera Shop in East Jordan. should be; authenticated corrections or Part I was compiled by Doris Huckle of additions...are encouraged. It is shared East Jordan. It includes historical notes Doris Huckle says she has been com- with the hope that others will add to it." and checklists of people who worked as piling information about early artists of "Actually, this is only a beginning to artists from 1850-1950. the area "off and on now for about 20 such research in a very small area of Part II of the illustrated book tells years." Michigan. Hopefully, it might encourage about 22 members of the Artists North She and her husband Bill have operated other groups in this and other states to group who are now working in the area. a camera shop and studio since moving to complete similar projects on a regional When nobody comes in for Bill Huber s office hours. Sen. Davis' assistant gets a chance (There are 44 members of Artists North in East Jordan in 1946. basis." There's a growing need for such to talk aboui local government concerns with officials like Fern Morris, East Jordan's all.) This half of the book was written by "Bill has a good reputation for copy information." City Clerk-Treasurer. (Photo by Jim Baumann) Linda Beers Aydlott of East Joran and work, and a lot of people bring us old Included in Huckle's section of the book Margie Martsolf Bartha of Harbor pictures, negatives and glass plates to have are "Indian Craftsmen," "Lost Items To Springs. printed or copied," Doris said. "I admired Find," "Art in Public Buildings" and This section gives biographical in- them all so much that whenever we got old "Area Art Fairs," as well as several formation about the artists, tells about pictures to work on, I'd write down the illustrations from old glass plates she Glen's construction delayed their work, and shows on a map where names of the photographers if we could hopes readers can help identify. their studios are located. Space in even determine who they were." The historical notes and checklists, EAST JORDAN - The new Glen's problems since we bought the land," Catt provided for book owners to have the "So I've had it in mind to do this for 20 along with old photographs should assist indefinite, he has not been actively seeking Market and shopping center on highway said when contacted last week. "The artists autograph it when studio visits are years. We haven't had all that much art those who want to more closely date early tenants for other stores in the shopping M-6() won't be opening by Jan. 1, as architect hasn't even drawn the plans made. history in the north, and I thought photo9 and some of the arts and crafts of center. "We have had a couple of people owner Glen Catt had first hoped. yet." Funds for printing the collector's guide somebody ought to keep track of it." this area, she said. contact us about being in the shopping A number of delays have postponed the When Catt received zoning approval center," Catt said, "but nothing has been store opening. "We've had nothing but from the city council in May, he said he finalized." , hoped construction would begin early in East Jordan store manager Mark the fall and that the store would open by Weisler says "I'm more anxious than Jan. 1. anyone in town for the new store to open. Now, he says, "That's out of the We really need it. I can't wait." question. I don't have any idea when it The new shopping center will be located will get underway." on the west side of M-66, near the in- Catt said that since the opening date is tersection of Bridge Street. Local student named National Merit Scholar

EAST JORDAN - Darryl Christensen, a senior at East Jordan High School, has been named a "commended student" by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Darryl, the son of Robert and Barbara Christensen, was recognized for out- standing performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test-National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The test was administered nationwide to high school juniors in October, 1977, More than one million students par- ticipated in the merit program, and less than 35,000 throughout the were honored as commended students. They represent the top five percent of all participants. Although commended students scored slightly below the level required for Lionesses get charter receiving a scholarship, "Each com- mended student has demonstrated "ex- A new service group, the East Jordan Lioness Club, received iti charter in special president Ivan Parsons and Lionets vice-president Joan Romback at left, and Lions ceptional academic promise," according to ceremoniet hut week. Leon Bartklt, past president of the Jordan Valley lions, hands District Governor J. L. Lee and hit wife Patty, at right. a statement from the National Merit the charter to Jackie Hawkint, preiident of the Lionesses. Looking on are current Lions Scholarship Corporation. Darryt ChrlsWmen

\. Page 2 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1978 • CharlevoU County PreM Students saving labels

AREABUSINESS GUIDE seventh and eighth grades to spur interest BOYNE CITY - Middle school Boynelond B&B Roofing Seals & Roberts S-B. Stackus students are once again asking area in the label collection drive. This Space CHIPMAN residents to save soup labels which they The labels

"WHERE SERVICE iS A PLEASURE' r GRAND OPENING EAST JORDAN FULL GOSPEL TRUTH CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Rev. John L. Roberts Pastor Richard Dickens 347-1037 Rev. Steve Tower & NEW CAR SHOWING 4th and Division East Jordan Phone 536-2077 Corner of Cedar St.

$)aae So Snepirc iScligious ^Interest ila #>pnnsmei) iUu THE DEPOT R.A. CAMPBELL AGENCY INC. Boyne City Northwestern State Bank Boyne City-East Jordan Charlevoix County Press East Jordan-Boyne City-Boyne FalU-Atwood /Vo Lee's Service Center ' Boyne City Walloon Lake B yne a s East Jordan Seals & Roberts Construction Co. ' °^* _,. STATE BANK Boyne City Lanes lOIMi .OUSlK William J. Lindsay Agency Boyne Gty EAST JORDAN BOYNE FALLS BovneCrtjj Boyne City ATWOOD LENOER w ' East Jordan Iron Works I.T.T. Automotive Electrical Products Division j BOYNE CITY (Downtown 4 B4C Plan) EAST JORDAN , V V THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1978 - Charlevoix County Press - Page 3 fc. Beat the flu Still some openings

EAST JORDAN - "The cold and flu begins now, when the weather is cooler, for Boyne nursery season ia upon us," reports Susan Arndt, and continues into November. die physician's assistant at East Jordan's Arndt started working at the health The Boyne City Nursery Center, a non- classes for the 2V4 and 3 year olds, as well Family Health Center, center this summer as a Btudent intern and profit, pre-school, is now a reality, thanks as the 4 and 5-year-olds in the program The health center has just received a has now been hired to work full-time at the to hard work by many interested people. and that registration is in progress right vaccine which can prevent flu and colds. It center. Opening Monday, October 2nd, the pre- now. Anyone interested can call Mrs. is recommended for everyone over age 65 She graduated from Wayne State school children of Boyne City will have a Karkosak at 582-7223 or Julie Bradford and for those with chronic diseases such as University in August with a bachelor of facility of their own. at 582-2264. diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. science degree as a physician's assistant. Julie Seals, a certified teacher in pre- When asked about the expense of After taking three weeks off, she started school education, is the program director. opening a nursery school Mrs. Karkosak But, Arndt says, don't wait until you working last week. Ms. Seals says, "My concern in teaching replied "We have tried to keep tuition have a cold before getting the shot. It can't She will be helping ease Dr. Klaus the preschool child revolves around payments as low BB possible. But, we're be given if you have a cold at the time. Hergt's workload by handling pediatrics helping the child grow as an individual now finding that it is almost impossible to "People who have colds should wait until and gynecology patients, in addition to both intellectually and socially," Then she project what expenses we will run into. they get over them and then come in for giving some physical excams, taking blood went on to say that "to accomplish these Insurance and utility expenses have run the shot," she said. pressures and treating other non-critical goals, the learning environment is of the far above what we had anticipated. But we She said the cold and flu "season" cases. utmost importance." have set up a Scholarship Fund to aid Hoger Randall of St. John'«. at right, shot one of the first bear of the neu- season at 8:30 In this case the environment is a fully children with tuition payments and a a.m. on opening day last Thursday in Chandler Tounship. Walloon Lake residents equipped portable classroom, containing General Fund which we hope will help us Cindy Fraley. at left, along with her husband Merle, Inol picutured) were also on the all the necessary toys, books, furniture, "break even". hunt, and their treed bear. Then, the next day. the same party got another bear. This etc. necessary for a successful program. Anyone wishing to make a donation to No threaf to Essex time. Warren Barrone of East Lansing shot the beast. Rosemary Karkosak, President of the either of these funds can send them to The Board of the Nursery Center, says that Boyne City Nursery Center, P. O. Box 82, Boyne City. BOYNE CITY • The Essex Wire for the company, while the one in Saulte there is still space available in some of the Assembly Plant in Sault Ste. Marie is Ste. Marie was losing money. being closed next month, but company "Any plant that is not competitive isn't Nursery available officials say the 325 Essex employees in going to stay open," DiMartino says. "I Boyne City shouldn't worry. don't foresee anything like that happening "We have no intent to do anything here. We are meeting our competition at The East Jordan Co-Operative Nursery similar anywhere else," said James Kress, this point." has a few openings left in it's morning SNIZBEE'S company spokesman. Kress said the three- class. Co-Operative Nursery classes are SALE RUNNING year-old Soo plant, which employs 250 "But if we were ever in a position where held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mon.,Oet. 2 thru Oct. 7 people, was closed because of increased our rates were so high that we couldn't be 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. foreign competition and high shipping competitive, then it could happen." The nursery is located in the Education * East Jordan * Onaway costs. DiMartino said the Boyne plant does Building of the Presbyterian Church at Kalkaska • Mancelona The Boyne Essex plant faces the same electro-mecanical work, which he said 207 Williams St. Anyone interested in problems, but plant manager John requires a higher degree of skill than the enrolling their 3 or 4-year-old child should DiMartino said there is one major dif- wire assembly done at the plant being contact Geri Barber at 582-7544 ference : the local plant is making a profit closed. Bonnie Brunett at 536-2712. Coming Soon now Itiifit! • ROTO TILLERSj Elastic poly assort- One pound librefill ment. From : to 1 • CROCKS! ROY'S MARKET ?0f use in your pil- lows, toys, crafts, and 233 W. Cedar, Boyne City Coats and Clark Red much more Heart- OrionWintuk ATROZINE & LASSO NOTICE BAY TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR GENERAL ELECTION • FARM • W9RK.JACKETS r TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1978 Basket assortment in "Dak" party snacks Wrigleys' 50 count FERTILIZER your choice of styles • LEE WORK To the Qualified Electors of the Township of Bay, County of 6 J o^ Imported, de- £)oublemint. and colors Great lor Charlevoix, State of Michigan. tcious Ass I size Spearmint. Juicy Fruit CLOTHING serving, picnics, etc pretzels Notice is hereby given that, I the undersigned clerk will or Big Red upon any day, except Sunday and a legal , receive for GLOVES &1 registration the name of any legal voter in said township, not already registered, who may apply to me personally for such MITTENS registration. wmmmmvmrim Notice is hereby given that I will be at my home on Saturday, October 7, 1978 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the registration and registering such of the qualified electors in said township as shall properly apply therefore. You are further notified that October 10, 1978 during the • BALER & BINDER TWINE hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. is the last day to register for • ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES the General Election. Rat gift wrap In Christ- 32 count boxed Christ- Magnetic photo album • PLUMBING SUPPLIES MARGARET E. SMITH Early American style mas cards. Get ahead with 20 pages. Pro- oil lamp. 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HOT LUNCHES Family pack of combs. d-CON - Mouse-Prute Non-breakable Con- Fesco 6 count leaf kills mice Clean, easy COUPON NOT AVAILABLE tains purse stylfir. bags in the large 6 to use 2 oz j GOLDEN RIPE bushel size Furnace filters. Most dressei comb and AT THIS TIME more POOD BANANAS popular sizes 4 lbs. $ MIDDLE SCHOOL 1.00 Oct. 2 - Oct. 6 mrntmmmm mmmmmm Expires Sept 30, 1978 MONDAY - Barbeque on bun, green beans, applesauce rt TAYLOR'S IGA, East Jordan TUESDAY - Beef stew with vegetables, corn bread, fruit WEDNESDAY - Goulash, cheese sticks, lettuce salad, fruit COUPON I COUPON FRESH THURSDAY - Sliced turkey