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EAST JORDAN . 3 5 Copyright Up North PnbbcBioM. Inc. 1993 ournal AH D^tts rawed VOL. 2 NO. 10 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1993 EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN • Project is a game! H BY DEB SA YGERS HOBBS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HT ^JPVB^^^^^^^^^^^B^B^MU^^^^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^L^LV H Contributing Writer ^m Fun and games were going on at East Jordan Middle ^m School one recent morning. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^IHUBBP^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBSII^B"^' MmW^am ~ *• SSUBBBBBBBBBI^ H The games were a project of Mike Farrimond * s sixth- H grade Tech Ed class. Students were to develop games BBBBBBEF^v$JP.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^BHiliR * jif* 'JBBBBBI H for second-graders that sixth graders could also enjoy. •H^H^«^HI1^1H^1H^1H^1H^1H^1HUH^G3^U' -. JSSST JIL^IHI H The variety and creativity made for excitement in the BBBHM ' ^fH^^^^^^^^^^^^^^HHJV "iXfflU ^aWaWWW H hall and classroom. Second-graders from Kay H Farrimond's class tried out every game from basketball V and balloon toss to puppets and puzzles. fl EvenSuperintendentChipHansenandPrincipalEivor 'fl Swan couldn't resist the fun and came away with a few 9 goodies as a reward! 1 "This shows that technology is more than just com- SET* «- ^itJte JBLfaV't. ^^(^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^1^11111111111111111111111:, I puters," commented Swan, showing off her reward with llMftejRf-' » t^fsBBBEM^-. , WBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBS' aWrT^C' Jfiaammmw* W^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^„1 a grin. B JMTT*' BBBBBh, ^^W^^^^^^^^^^^^^^M .1 ^ TRYING OUT A basketball game developed *•• -^1 by Dallas Kowalske and Mike Alpeter (right) is "M ^ Elliot Roberts. - Middle school play probes teen issues BY DEB SAYGERS HOBBS by East Jordan Middle School. Contributing Writer "Sometimes I Wake Up in the Middle of the Night" was written by teens from Walden Conservatory. It Love, friendship, self-image, the environment, pa was presented Dec. 3-5 by a group of sixth, seventh rental expectations, and drug and alcohol use are just and eighth graders. some of the many issues examined inaplaypresented Director Paula Vollbach has used the work of the Walden teens before, in a play about disabilities, last year. "I think the kids relate better because they are written by other teenagers," said Vollbach. The ideas in this play are very important to the students, Vollbach went on to explain. "They put the play together in record time because Attention children of alTa^psUPfceTbrcA they really care about it," said Vollbach. She praised and East Jordan Journal want to publish y our the students as a wonderful and very professional letters to Santa! cast The cast will take the plan on tour to local schools All you need to do is print clearly using a in January. dark marker or pen on a piece of lined paper. Be sure to include your name and age. (Remember, don't make your letters too long; Santa has so many letters to read this time of Community band year.) Lick those envelopes good and tight and mail them right away to: The Torch or and choir to perform East Jordan Journal (please specify which paper you'd like to see your letter in) P.O. Christmas concert Box 575, Central Lake, MI 49622. To assure publication, all letters must arrive The Jordan Valley Community Band and Choirwill no later than Thurs., Dec. 16. After we print perform their fourth annual Christmas concert Sun., your letters in our Dec. 22 issue, we will send Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the East Jordan High School them on up to the North Pole so Santa can read THE UNIQUE STAGE SET uses ladders for auditorium. Come and share In the holiday spirit them again, and put them in his big scrapbook props. Here, Heather Ingraham expresses Both ensembles are sponsored by the Jordan River environmental concerns. Arts Council. of special letters. i> -am e$s"-«' BBBBBBBIBBBBI . 2-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER8. 1993-TORCH/JOURNAL Constance Baker: The making of an author BY DEB SAYGERS HOBBS The friend, Gene Mickey, convinced her to tell her Contributing Writer story. Hefelt it would be good therapy. And he took the extra step; was willing to do the EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second article on writing, the typing, the editing for Constance, to Constance Baker's multi-layered life. relieve her of the tedious tasks and allow her just to think. They began with the story of one of her boys. There's a Rainbow Inside of Me He was Charles Steele, a boy that broke her heart Like Joseph's garment of many colors through no fault of his own. Can no one see it but thee The boy was with her for many years, then went on When the world is somber and gray? to college. Soon after graduation, he died in an auto accident, victim of a drunk driver. It fills me with angel music continued on page 3 For I see Jesus' beautiful smile A kaleidoscope of lovely hues Surrounds me all the while. DON&IONS NEEDED There's a rainbow inside of me It keeps me happy and gay With nearly 30 families Hold my hand, let us be free From all the sadness in this colorless land. designated to receive they said or did or pretended. Adventure stories. Love holiday food baskets, For there's a rainbow insideme. stories. —Constance Baker And once in a while she even sold a news story to donations of the local paper. non-perishable items Her mother must have been a very strong presence But not until nearly 50 years later did the writing inher life. Whenever she is mentioned, anew emotion become an imperative, a career. (canned foods) surfaces. Constance was forced into bed - an illness so must be delivered to the At first it was reverence,pride , perhaps wonder, in devastating it literally knocked her off her feet. a time when women stayed at home and cared for With the lifelong energy gone, the lifelong passion C.L. Library, families, Viola Crawford was an executive secretary. to do for others cruelly pre-empted, she fell into a Congregational Church When World War H came along, Viola moved into depression. or management of a factory. But Constance had a friend, a pastor and a part-time Bachmann's Variety Store Constance also spoke of her with great respect; maintenance man who saw her need. He began talk Viola's support, both physically and financially, was ing to her and in the talking, discovered her unique by December 15th. cSMtt the catalyst for maintaining the foster home that cared and amazing history. for over 500 children. But then she spoke (was it resentment?) of her mother's opposition to her own career choices. Also near the surface was the hurt that mother was so adamant about the colors the girl should wear. Nothing bright or pretty, only conservative colors, colors the girl saw as drab. Now appearing... And Viola definitely felt that the writing was not worth the effort. But Grandma, Lena Crawford, was also a strong influence in Constance's young life. She supported on newstands in the and encouraged the girl's ideas. It was Grandma who suggested she write for the children. East Jordan area! The stories Constance wrote served as entertain ment for her children in a time before TV took the imaginatiorrout of the word. She wrote stories about the children, little things Published every Wednesday EAST JORDAN. EAST JORDAN-g UpNonhPuMji-iiioni.Inc. 1993 oumal Journal All h((hu t«Mcv«d VOL.2 NO. 9 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1993 EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN P.O. Box 575 Central Lake, Ml 49622 A newspaper for East Jordan! THE EAST JORDAN JOURNAL Is published weekly at Central Lake by Up North Publications. Inc.. John G. Tarrant President Buy your copy at these locations: P.O. Box 337. Bellaire. Ml 49615 •> Carey's Corner Too busy to stop? Jeffrey Hallberg PUBLISHER Then you need the East Jordan Journal 536-0044 • East Jordan Sr. Citizen Center subscription mailed right to your home! Lynn Gelger EDITOR • E J. Shoppe Terry Donaldson Just $17.00 PRODUCTION MANAGER • E-Z Mart Jackie S. Thler OFFICE MANAGER • Glen's Market Name Cyndl Husted ADVERTISING SALES •«§8sr •Jordan Valley Pharmacy • Marathon Station Subscriptions In Charlevoix or Antrim County Address ONE YEAR - $17.00 TWO YEARS - $33.00 • Rite-Aid Pharmacy Out of county subscriptions, ONE YEAR - $19.00 ."'Zip Second class postage paid at Central Lake Postmaster: Send address changes to Torch Publishing, Questions? Classifieds? For the convenience of home delivery, simply mail P.O. Box 575, Central Lake, Mi 49622 Call 536-0044 this form with payment to: Up North Publications, Payment for advertising should be mailed to Up North Inc., PO Box 337, Bellaire, MI 49615 Publications. P.O. Box 647, Mancelona, Ml 49659 •'•'••• •- a • • • ••••••••••• • • • • • «BHg»MmtiM»M»«*j«IH ..,,,,,,1 ... TORCH/JOURNAL-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER8,1993- 3 Constance Baker: The making of an author continued from page 2 ing process in the voices of the other the prose. Homesickness They will provide her her mother. The grief of many years Cheboygan. long-ago children clam for her girlhood Outer Is book for parents and chil And Gene, along for emerged in a story about She enjoyed observing bered to be heard. land home, depression in dren dealing with serious the ride, plans to continue a dying young boy's last the many steps it took to ThenewbookC/u/tfren her own illness, finding or terminal illnesses. serving her. adventure. Like Charles, produceherbook; shehad of the Wind, was much the colorful spirit inside And there is still much In the sometimes per the boy had imaginary no idea there were so more involved. The 500- despite her mother's ad more for Constance to fect symmetry of life, friends that went every many details. page typed manuscript monitions not to display write. From the poetry, a Constance Baker, in her where with him, finally Constance loved the il tells the story of Wind herself in finery. song about rainbows, umeofrteed.found some even to heaven. lustrations by Glen swept, the foster care fa Gene helped her find comes the next book. It is one who was forher what They called the story A Gardiner, telling the story cility Constance man an outlet for that, too. the story of Constance, she had been for so many Bench in the Park. with drawings in his star aged for more than 20 Lines of poetry printed her girlhood, her family, others. The work revitalized tling grasp of a boy in years inGreenville, North on beautiful scenes deco Constance. She became pain. Carolina. rate her rooms, surround thrilled with life again. There were still many Constance recalled the ing her withherthoughts. llunl Her energy slowly re more stories to tell. Once names and the faces of Kstniu turned and she was able ABenchintheParkfouni thechildren as though she The first publishing S?fSi MS to go and watch the print its way into production, was with them last week. venture has been well- 12074 Scenic Hwy. And Gene typed it all for received. Interest in her book has extended be P.O. Box 417 her, not once, but three Eastport, Ml 49627 times. yond her inner circle to They sometimes ar areahealthcare facilities, 616-599-2950 *P*\ gued overexecutioa She including Hospice of FAX 616-599-2964 WARDA. CARY agonized over his editing Charlevoix. Reft. 616-544-3000 cse-trc Associate Broker and he mumbled and mur mured over her spelling. The partnership was A Holidfiy Invitation to sometimes lively, some times tense, but always "Santas Secret Shop loving. Supper with Santa And Constance found Christmas Open House Area youngsters will have a chance to share in the Mickeys a surro Sfiturdfiy, December It 10 nm - 5 pm i/ their Christmas wishes with St. Nick himself gate family, more oppor tunities to share with and next Tuesday, thanks to a special evening A special gift, for the first 100 ladies sponsored by the East Jordan PTO. The Dec. nurture children. 14 event in the elementary cafeteria will fea The writing muse re Homemflde Christmas cookies ture a sloppy joe dinner with desserts made by leased from within her, & beveroges local volunteers, picture taking, free crafts poetry also began to sur face. Cownic Crflf ts Finished & Unfinished - Classes AyRllflbte and face painting. This 4:30 to 7 p.m. fun night Open: Mori-Wed noon-8prrt Fit noon-5pm; Sot Wnm-5prrt Closed THursctay for the whole family costs just $2 for children Her poetry expressed Downtown Central Lake - 544-2107 and senior citizens; $3 for adults, or $10 per her emotions more than iL^VtwV. family. All proceeds go to the Reading is Fundamental program. Pictured at last year's event is Brian Doyle. Health Services CENTRAL LAKE PHARMACY J.F. Arnold, MX). Welcome Auston Main Street, Central Lake, 544-2929 CENTRAL LAKE. MICHIGAN Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-12; Tues. & Thurs., 2-5 Charles and Cheryl (Brown) Alexander of Emergency # 536-7657 Central Lake are pleased to announce the birth of Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. OFFICE 544-3700 HOME 544-2914 a son, Auston Devin, bom Nov. 26, 1993, at Traverse City Community Hospital. John P. Ludwick, M.D. GENERAL PRACTICE To Rent This Space Ellsworth, Michigan Phone 54A-2345 Office Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 Office 588-6005, Home 599-2375 JIMA J FAMILY PRACTICE To Rent This Space Km** Dennis M. Joy, M.D. Charlevoix Phone 544-2345 F. James Steward, M.D. (616)547-6554 ft ——— "~ Edward E. Newcomb, M.D. Hours by Appointment ** Giere next to EAST JORDAN FAMILY IV the pier BURNS CLINIC - Bellaire Office HEALTH CENTER Donald F. Bills, D.O. \\6&ith your FAMILY PRACTICE Mitchell Carey. M.D. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-ti:00 pm. Thomas Curtln. M.D. jj ice fishing 225 N. Bridge, Bellaire - 533-8649 Anna Young, M.D. PEDIATRICS Ugearl Rodoric Tlnney. M.D. *» HOSPITALS ^ Come see our New Addition! Charlevoix Area Hospital 547-4024 INTERNAL MEDICINE ft Munson Medical Center, traverse City 922-9000 Steven Wlsnlewskl. M.D. ft Offering more Sporting Goods T.C. Osteopathic Hospital 922-8400 HOURS Ice Fishing Supplies Northern Michigan Hospitals 348-4000 Monday-Friday 8am - 8pm Courtesy of Torch Publishing ft LIVE BAIT1 Saturday loam - 4pm MINNOWS * WIGGLERS t ft 4 FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENT • WAXWORMS To Rent This Space ft Tuet.-Sun. 9 am-5 pm Phone 544-2345 It 105 Main Street, East Jordan 536-2988 536-2206 601 BRIDGE ST. EAST JORDAN ^. 4-WEDNESbAy. DECEMBER a 1993 - TORCH/JOURNAL / M^ark your CALENDAR Holiday blood drive set Parenting class needs \ Live Nativity at church Give the gift of life this Ouistmas by donating assessed by council The entire immunity is invited to celebrate the blood. There will be a community blood drive inEast true spirit of Christinas with more than 75 Grace Jordan on Wed., Dec, 15, at the Harvest Bam Church. TheiNorthwest Michigan 4C Child Care Council is Baptist Church friends and neighbors as they present Donors may give blood from 1-6:45 «p.m. at the sponsoring a third forum/work group to, address aLiveNativityFridayandSamrday.Dec. 17 and 18, church located on Nichols Street '-' parenting class needs in Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska. from 7 to 9 p.m.Hundreds of hours in the making, this Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. tribute to the Savior's birth will feature live animals The brown bag lunch will be held Tues., Dec. 14, and characters, live musical performances every half Vets sponsor essay contest from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Commons Conference hour, and free warm refreshments. Roomr 720 S. Elmwood, Traverse Gty. Call Dana Grace Baptist Church is. located at 232 South VFW Torch Post #6985 will be awarding a total of LaCross at 941-7767 or 1-800-968-4228 for more Townline Road, two miles west of Gaylord, south of $900 in cash prizes to students in three area schools as information and to register. M-32. For more information, call (517) 732-5676. part of a Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program The 4C 's will be keeping a calendar of all parenting sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies classes and groups in this five county area for 1994. Auxiliary. Professionals should relay any class or group infor High school students in the 10m, 11th, and 12th mation to LaCross and refer parents to the 4C's for grades have been given the opportunity to write and information as needed. record a three to five-minute essay expressing their The Glory opinions on the theme "My Commitment to America." On Fri., Dec. 10, members of the Torch Post will be of the Lord at Ellsworth Community School at 9:20 a.m., Central Christmas Lake High School at 10:55 a.m., and Bellaire High H WE'RE | ¢¢^^ I BACKUP School at 2:15 p.m. to award first, second, and third- Cantata place winners with $150, $100, and $50, respectively. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will also be presented, a WALKER AUTO PARTS a Hj Advance Road, East Jordan Tjk as will certificates for all students who participated in T~2 Re-opened by former owner Bob Walker Q Sunday, December 12 • 4 pm the contest im 536-7449 or 1-800-974-2886 3 The public is invited to attend the award ceremonies Q On the (616) «M code) g \^ First Congregational Church and recognize the students for their involvement in the Q| Monday-Friday 8-5. Saturday 8-12 | Q Central Lake program. •aaaaHHHQHBaacM cSO-lte ALDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE ILLUSTRATED BIBLE EASTPORT BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Richard A. Morrison. Morning Worship, 9:15 a.m., r Rev. Jerry A. Mack. Sunday School, all ages 9:45 a.m.; Church School, 10:30 a.m., Youth Fellowship, 5:30 p.m. Mary, The Beloved of God Worship Service 11 a.m.; Prayer Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; "And the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you ATWOOD CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH have found favor with God'." Evening Service 6 p.m.; Youth Fellowship 7 p.m. Mon; Rev. James Evenhouse. April thru Nov: Services 10 a.m. — Luke 1:30 Awana Clubs 6:15-8 p.m. (Pre-school- 6th grade). Wed. 6 7 p.m.; School all ages 11:15 a.m. Dec. thru March: Bible Study 7 p.m. 599-2122. Nursery. Services 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.; Church School, all ages 11:15 EAST JORDAN REORGANIZED CHURCH OF a.m. 599-2581. JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS BELLAIRE COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST Elder Gil Fox, Pastor. Church School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Rev. Richard A. PowelL Church School 10 a.m., Morning Worship Service - 11 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth Fellowship 7 p.m. EAST JORDAN CHURCH OF CHRIST BELLAIRE ST. LUKE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Gene Mickey, Minister. 812 Erie St. (off M-66). Sun. Sr. Celine Goessl-Pastoral Administrator 533-812 l.Sat- Worship 11 a.m., Sun. School 10 a.m., Wed. Worship 7 urday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. p.m., 536-7945. BELLAIRE WESLEY AN CHURCH How was it thai God chose Maiy of all the women of her time ELLSWORTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH to bear His Son, who would be known as Jesus Christ? One Rev. Douglas W. Beadle, Sun. School 9:45 a.m., Morn. reason may be that under Judaic law, descent derives through Rev. David Weemhoff. Church School 9:30 a.m., Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Youth Service 5 p.m., Eve Serv. 6 p.m. the mother. Since the teenaged Mary was not only virginal but Service: 10:45 a.m. (June-Aug. 10 a.m.), Evening Wor allegedly of the lineage of David, she was an excellent choice. Wed. Serv. 7 p.m. The prophets of old had foretold of just such a coming of the ship 7 :30 p.m. (Dec. - Feb. 3 p.m.). 588-7805. BELLAIRE HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH messiah. God also had shown favor to another of Mary's ELLSWORTH WESLEYAN CHURCH family, her cousin Elizabeth, a woman of advancing years yet Rev. Walter Kreger, 533-8129 or 533-8705. Church barren throughout her marriage to the priest Zechariah. It was Rev. William Lyons. Sun. School 10 a.m. Morning Service 9 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15 a.m. Elizabeth who would bear John the Baptist. Mary's was indeed Worship 11 a.m., Eve. Service 6 p.m., Wed. prayer a unique role in the working of God's wonder. groups 7 p.m. 588-7455. LIVING WORD - NORTH CI993 by King Features Synd. Rev. Larry Young. Sun. School 10 a.m., Worship 10 a.m., GRACE BIBLE CHURCH Sun. Teaching & Praise Serv. 6 p.m. Wed. Bible study Pastor Jerry Frick, 1-536-9915. Old State (Co. Rd. 624) 7 p.m. at Finkton, East Jordan, 544-6871. Sunday School 9:45 CENTRAL LAKE BELLTOWER REFORMED CHURCH a.m.; Worship Service: 11 a.m.; Evening Service: 6 p.m.; Rev. James Heneveld. Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship LIGHTHOUSE PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE Wed. prayer meeting 7 p.m. An independent, fundamen Service 11 a.m. (June, July & Aug. 10 a.m.), Evening Rev. Bryan Shook, 8043 W. Maple. Sunday School 10 tal church. Service 6 p.m. Church:. 588-2844, Home, 588-6165 a.m.; Morning Service 11 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m.; PLEASANT VALLEY FREE METHODIST Thursday Bible Study 7 a.m. 544-8089. CENTRAL LAKE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Dave Scott. Sun. School 10 a.m., Morning Worship Rev. Tom Hunter. Sun. School 9:45 a.m., Sun. Morn. CENTRAL LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11 a.m., Evening Service 6 p.m., Wed. prayer meeting Worship 11 a.m., Eve. Serv. 6 p.m., Bible Study & Prayer Richard A. Morrison, Pastor. Church School 10 a.m., 7 p.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship Youth Hour, Awana Club, Wed. 7 p.m., SACRED HEART CHURCH affiliated with GARBC. EAST JORDAN BAPTIST CHURCH Mancelona, traditional Roman Catholic Latin Mass, Hwy CENTRAL LAKE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Pastor Roy Straw. 401 Water & McKenzie Sts., East 131, Village of Antrim, south of Mancelona, each Sunday Rkhard Smiley, Pastor. Church School 9:45 a.m., Wor Jordan - 536-3588. Sunday School 10 a.m., Morning at 5 p.m. Rosary & confession before Mass. ship 11 a.m. (June-Aug.), Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., Sunday evening service 6 p.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. SCHUSS MOUNTAIN/SHANTY CREEK MISSION Church 544-6878, Parsonage 544-3608 Presbyterian - "An Ecumenical Worshipping Commu EAST JORDAN FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CENTRAL LAKE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH nity." Del Mason Rd. between Shanty Creek & Schuss Estel A. Clark, Pastor. South Main, Non-Denomina Rev. David Downton. Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Mountain, Bellaire. Sun. Worship: 10 a.m. Church 536-2941, Manse 536-2635. tional. Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Evening ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Worship 6 p.m., Mid-Week Service Wednesday 7 p.m. EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Episcopal Church welcomes you! 403 Traverse Rev. Merlin K. Delo. Office 536-2161. Parsonage 536- CENTRAL LAKE 7TH DAY ADVENTIST Street, Elk Rapids. Sundays 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Pastor Ralph Williams 535-2259, P.O. Box 610, Walloon 7596. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Family Eucharist • Church School • The Rev. Fredrick Lake. Sat. Worship: 9 a.m., Sabbath School 10 a.m. Myers, Rector. Ch. 264-8871, Hm. 264-9525 DE - STA - CO Central Lake, Michigan CHARLEVOIX COUNTY ALDEN STATE BANK CENTRAL FOOD CENTER STATE BANK ELLSWORTH FARMERS Full Service Community Bank 'Serving Oxer Community * 227 Bridge - Downtown Charlevoix EXCHANGE Member FDIC • Alden • Elk Rapids Central Lake • Your Spartan Store Farm Supplies • 588-2300 Charlevoix M-66 - South side branch Ellsworth Branch & Eastport Branch REPUBLIC BANK NORTH CENTRAL LAKE AUTO Member FDIC TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Inc. Bellaire • Central Lake • Traverse City CLINIC • 544-6113 6167547-6506 Central Lake, Michigan Member FDIC Oil-Gas-Mecbanical & Body Work « ** A*X •»»»** at*.-.**, wvMm tu>'<*. b«*.«*i it * -, ». i v i» • • •* v*< >*»»** **.-«M •*»<•(* *»>.«» , -».. Ul.lM.tM...^, *MnMwmfmw*w **-* < . Vf'V'i*'• \' ' '• '.r'.'': '!' /.^1¾¾' .•, \"' /•.IJM'.T'T'fir* v f fi'^'(i!«'"'"(vV: • '* TORCH/JOURNAL-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1993- 5 after and was the last meet mlunch.Ourpresidenthad Christmasnapkins.Ashort JO'S NEWS * ing until April. Paul Lisk tables decorated very business meeting was held was program director and pretty with red tablecloths and was the last one until byJoSomerville Everett Tharp and other Also they visited Mary and had a musical game. and candles and pretty April. 544-6347 guests enjoyedThanksgiv- Allan McKay on Wednes Passed out ages of lines of ing day dinner with their day. many old songs and then % Vic and Vangie mother MarianTelgenhof. Dinner played them and had to Robinson returned home ¥ Marianne Giddings The Senior Club had a guess the titles. Lloyd Tuesday from a 10 day returnedhome Wednesday belatedThanksgiving din Burns guessed 15 out of vacation in Davidson and from a week visit in south ner Tuesday 31 attheGov- the 20. It was afunevening. Rimvisiting their children ern Michigan and enjoyed ernmental Center. It was a The U.M. Womens Soc. I I and enjoying Thanksgiv Thanksgiving with several delicious carry in dinner of Methodist Church had Christmas Gift Certificates I Available for Hot Air Balloon Rides I ing. families. Her son Bud withEllaBums baking the an early Christmas dinner I I brought her home and Wednesday at noon at the $15.00 OFF a ride (with this coupon) V Lloyd and Ella Bums turkey and dressing. Our I Valid Entire 1993-1994 Season I were Thanksgiving day stayed until Friday. They President Marianne church. A dozen ladies I Available at Great Lakes Auto • Marine Paint Supply I enjoyed dinner and the enjoyed a delicious carry guests of Ken and Eliza Cramer had tables deco Call 947-RIDE (947-7433) i2.i6,t/c4e.47-*Jcc J beth VanHonten and pretty lights at Grand rated very pretty. A short L grandchildren Katie and Traverse mall one evening. business meeting was held AW Dillon on Church Road. WV 1993 A/W * Kim LaBeauof Grand Rapids enjoyed the holi day at home visiting with STOCK MODEL SALE her parents Dee and Jerry u LeBeau and brother Craig Ready For Immediate Delivery EH. and other relatives and school friends. Interest Rates as Low as 4% If Bruce and Pauline Scott spent the holidays at -33: theirfarmhome withmany T3 KITCHEN MAS1EK ,ii relatives coming up to BEDROOM M II'-4- m hunt Spent time visiting BETTY and DONALD J^ their parents Dale and Dora \< James. Announce engagement 70-66x14, approx 924 sq. ft., $ H Allan and Susie Burns 3 bedroom. 1 bath, MODEL «3700 16,600 Donald Avery of Belleville and Betty Gauthier and daughter Paige of Bay of Central Lake announce their engagement with Shore and Katie and Dillon of Church Road enjoyed plans to wed on Sat., Jan. 1,1994. the belated Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday evening on the 31st with the Senior imiiimuimmiiiim Club. Later at home they 80-76x14, approx 1064 sq. ft., $ enjoyed cake and ice cream BELLAIR E THEATRE 2 bedroom, 2 bath, vinyl & shingle, Bellaire Prices Adults $3.50 - Children $2 MODEL #3713 20,200 to celebrate Katie's 13th Bellaire: 533-8725 Anytime birthday. Petoskey: 347-9696, Gaylord: (517) 732-5717 i>n ¥ Allan McKay was BELLAIRE: Dec 10-Dec 16 taken to the hospital Thurs We're Back (PG) Steven Spielbergs Dinosaurs story day morning for tests and M m M 730 Nlghtty - Saturday 9.00 bis son Bill took him and GAYLORD: George to visit him in the Perfect Work! (PG-13) 80-76x16, approx. 1216 sq. ft., $ evening. Mary is progress starring Kevin Costner & Clint Eastwood 3 bedroom, 2 bath, vinyl & shingle,' ing well. Three Moskateers (PG) dual pane windows, MODEL #3816 25,500 V Lots of reasons for Wayne's World D (PG) Thanksgiving from the 7 and 9-30 nighty, Sat., Sun 4 pm matinee Holser family. Henry and GASLIGHT: son Jim (justreleasedfrom Three Moskateers (PG) the hospital Nov. 24) are Perfect World (PG-t3) both recovering well. All 7 S< 930 nightly Sat, Sun., 4 pm matinee had a real nice day with 70-66x16, approx 1056 sq. ft., $ 2 bedroom, 1 bath, vinyl & shingle, their friends Pat and Sue HH H mnmmm MODEL #2207 21,900 Hanlon and daughters •TN Molly and Maggie. Thanks ££ BE (BATH; to all the local people and BA LIVING ROOM 15'-I1" churches whohaveoffered MASTER BEDROOM BEDROOM U'J- their support through a 8'-8" H very trying summer and L fall. 70-66x16, approx. 1056 sq. ft., £0*0* *%4t4t . V Gerald and Kay w Wlico's 2bedroorn,2bath,v^S.shlngle,977 (fOO MODEL #2215 m*a*i***r*9 Telgenhof of Elk Rapids and son Allan and family from Flint, Joyce and All Homes Include: Dcli\c:i\ .incl Scl'iip 2 \ f> W.ilK K-I<.) Iiisul.itioi) U'.ill.s K-22 InsuUtion in iv> , Open1)aify ^ Ap, lies v .<)! lie [)1,11)( I \ Photography • Cmterfain far l£e Jfofidays wit£us Oafaayourjffofioray (Party a/Offljco's By Karen GaffJotfayJ Walker PATRIOT 3HCa£ayourraservaJ/om TWHOMES • Portrait! j now for our SrJOlnnuat • Seniors \ OCmyears' Cue Forty • Famines • Weddings "Uou *aa anfoymfour au/iSen/ia Station cuisine sA • PhotoCopying OCoa,oom«a>cun//ryournaw Traverse • Framing ZRmerioan - itJeeaenu, hoi ^ ! U8»1 1 CMH • 507 Water St. #6 377-6171 5 Mobile Homes Oomn East Jordan 53S-K8 US 31 South —Traverse Qty —943-8033 ^A-^V^^W , , v*ry4*'* #-*'*'* ##'A'*'*'A'«'*-')' *••*» *-r--v» v - * > t ;-r t -L r * ; rum 6-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER8.1993-TORCH/JOURNAL .\,v*,*">2.vr,. <* ».^.«.f> ^ra.y''k:fcv*<4v.v*' ^.^-:^ :43^., ^^V ^:-¾ 7WE OLD Essex Mill during the peak of the lumbering industry. The date of the photo is approximated at 1910. Historical markers are nearing reality B anks Township Historical Society has a three-part identifying Essex, is composed of Bud Chellis, Linda City. project underway to honor the early settlers of the Record, and Dick Wieland. They have selected a 24 Historic markers benefit areas by sparking interest area. Pictures and information are being compiled to by 36-inch marker, with different text on each side at inlocal history. They are well documented and repre submit to the Michigan Historic Preservation Coun a cost of $1,315. sent the importance communities place on their own cil. The project is an effort to place the towns of Essex, Funding for the project is coming from sales of heritage. Old Antrim City and Mitchell on the Michigan His Grace Hooper's Pioneer Notes. BTHS receives $10 The information on Essex will be submitted to the toric Register and provide information markers for for each copy ofthe book members sell. Betty Beeby state in January, 1994. You can be a part of this those sites. and the Hooper family have donated $ 1,000 and a few preservation of history by sending information on any The committee for the first phase of the project, individuals have contributed to the society as well. So ofthe three sites or your tax-deductible gift to: BTHS far, $1,250 has been collected. Once Essex is com Historical Marker Fund, Route 1 Box 148A, Central pleted, the second stage ofthe project is Old Antrim Lake, MI 49622. Local student earns degree brought to you by: Mark Lercel of East Jordan is amongst the 2,348 degree candidates for fall term at Michigan State University. Lercel earned a Bachelor of Science de gree with honors in Mechanical Engineering. The EAST JORDAN commencement exercises will be held Sat., Dec. 11. fploirs ournal \t/ SINCE 1B8J Serving EAST the EAST Torch East Jordan JORDAN CENTRAL LAKE Players named JORDAN Community Corn. Main & Maple IRONWORKS, 544-2345 all-conference 536-0044 INC. The Torch Three East Jordan football players are all- conference selections for the Lake Michigan Division of the Great Northern Conference football team for me 1993 season. They are To Rent This Space, please call 544-2345 Josh Pepin, Aaron Otis, and Jereme Johnson. Earning honorable mentions were Jon Crawford, Kevin Rebec, and Jeremiah Lucas. TORCH/JOURNAL-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBERS, 1993- 7 Window Night: Celebrating the season Central Lake style ,• DOWNTOWN CENTRAL LAKE was alight with holiday spirit, thanks to the efforts of merchants like Santa's Secret Shop whose festive window displays brightened the night. SHARING SECRETS with Santa, 5-year-old ONE OF THE tables Photos by Andrea Hoeksema of Atwood was among the set up for the Craft Mary Frey many youngsters who waited patiently for the Show in Jan's Place once-a-year opportunity during Central Lake's was manned by Boy most successful Window Night ever. Scouts from Troop 75. Here, 12-year-old Casey Barnes of Eastport(left), assisted by Central Lake's Scott Shannon, 11, displays "the goods." Sales for the first-year project have already topped 200. If you'd like one of the two dozen or so remaining wreaths, contact Kim Schmidt at 599-2313 or Dawn Shannon, 544-5321. AMONG THE CROWDS that fiHed the streets in downtown Central Lake during the Dec. 1 Window Night were these ^^ high-spirited pre-teens, awaiting their turn on one of the fire ^^ trucks supplying free rides to all takers. Former Central Lake resident named brought to you by: Bumtosare Dan's Book Our Specialty! "Coach of the Year" I^ThatSa Great 1/2 lb. Hamburgers Barber Shop Noek Spadal CLua Sandwich Chuck Gordon, son of Gaylend and Vera Gordon of ORIGINAL CENTRAL LAKE CettrattolUBi. CentralLake,hasbeennamed"CoachoftheYear"by Dine in or take out! Brian Patton SOUVENIRS or 2443 Main St World's greatest PIZZA! P.O. Box 120 • Main Strati the Detroit News in the Class AA division of high 544-8197 Central Lake Salads • Subs & More Phone 016-544-6246 school football in Michigan. Open 10-6 Mon.-Sat 544-9800 Central Lake open 11 am 544-6727 Carl and Tarry Grafenauer - Gordon, a 1968 Central Lake High School gradu Open 7 days Sun.-Thurs 11-11 daily Proprietora noon on Sunday ate, led Westland John Glenn into the Class AA state Fri.ASat.11-1 Open 6 days a week 03. 2420 North Main Downtown No appts. necessary SPECIAL ORDERS TAKEN T-SMit*, Sweatshirts and football finals for the first time in school history this NEW A USED PAPERBACKS HatsAvaMaMe past season. Westland John Glenn lost in the final Central Lake minutes of the game to DearbonFordson for the state championship titleNov . 27. Bachmann's After being selected as an all-state quarterback Sponsor the Variety Store TORCH during his high school career as a Central Lake Chatterbox Sports Newsl PRINTING Trogan, Gordon played football for Adrian College. VIDEO ARCADE nniiiLiiji In 1973 he served as assistant coach underLloyd Carr To rent this IIIilli!!*l!i for Westland John Glenn. He became the head coach Winterwear in 1977 and during the last 16 years has posted a 127- 544-9829 space, please Has Arrived! Central Lake call 544-2345 Downtown Central Lake Central Lain 37 record. ^ , . ,,_ , corner of Main* Maple "We'rerwayproudofrjim/'said Gaylend. "Chuck 544-2300 544-2345 *Th« Torch really knows how to communicate with those kids." Mon.-Sat. 9 am-6 pm .,yi ">,t'.v:'... 8-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER8, 1993-TORCH/JOURNAL New East Jordan teacher hopes to inspire tions. BYDEBSAYGERS Meyer. "They are very ativity and independence coaching fits easily into HOBBS progressive, and the rela of seventh-graders. her lifestyle. "I want to make myself Contributing Writer tionship between staff "Their flunking skills Meyer doesn't intend as useful as possible to and administration is re are really impressive," to stop learning, either, the East Jordan schools," East Jordan's newest ally positive." she said, "and interaction now that she has her own she said. teacher is already a fa- Meyer feels very com with them is very reward- classroom. She plans to With her enthusiasm miliarfaceintheelemen- fortable in the area and ing. continue her education, and commitment, Meyer tary school. said Charlevoix-reminds But Meyer added mat possibly pursuing sec seems to be well on her Cathy Meyerwas hired her of her home town. she really liked the little ondary, special education way to achieving her idea as a full-time substitute Her father hunts often children, too. She espe or counseling certifica of success. for second grade Decem nearby and visits with her. cially enjoyed observing ber 1992. Recently, she Meyerislookingforward the dramatic improve was appointed as a full- to his retirement up here. ment in their reading time teacher on the sev She is so satisfied with skills over the year. enth-grade team. her situation, she turned "And of course they Meyer, 26, a ing job," said Superin down a job offer in love you no matter what," ALL PHASE GLASS Frankenmuth native, tendent of Schools Chip Kalamazoo last summer, she smiled. Now open in East Jordan graduated from Saginaw Hansen. before she knew she Meyer doesn't stop 710 Water St • 536-0670 Valley State University. The philosophy of would be hired full-time. teaching at the end of the Hours Monday - Sat. 9*5 She sent out 250 resumes teaching attracted Meyer Meyer chose teaching school day. She served as all over the state solicit to East Jordan. She found because she had so many assistantcoach to the girls ing a job. it compatible with her inspiring teachers of her varsity softball team last East Jordan offered her college training and the own. season and guides the the temporary position ideals she absorbed from "If I could give back middle school pep squad. and the school board is professors at Saginaw what they gave me, I'd She enjoys many sports very pleased with her Valley. feel like a success," she and physical activities, so ***;• work. "IlikethedirectionEast said. "She did an outstand Jordan is going," said Meyer enjoys the ere- Mlco's Quality Products & Competitive Price Sports Pub Free Estimates NOUJ Insurance Work Broken Class Quickly SlDEROADS BOSS Replaced! ^SPORTS Doily I 377-6171 I The grapevine tree that the stamp machine in the the Torch office! Look Clam River was to be raffled off last Central Lake post office ing Back at the Central Sunday at th Jordan River reminds people to "mail Lake Area, compiled by /r ^ Aits Council Angel Show early" for timely Christ our very own Terry is still up for grabs. The mas wishes. Donaldson, would make HO ... HO ... HOME DELIVERY winner of the tree will be a great gift for someone drawn at the Community Thank goodness there are who grew up in the area Just in the nick of time . . . Choir and Band Concert a few Santa look-alikes or even for someonw ne w the perfect gift idea for all at East Jordan High in town that are full of to Central Lake. It is full the "unsolvables" on your list! School on Sua, Dec. 12. that holiday spirit! An of history about people unfortunate illness struck and places and plenty of Lost. . . and found: A "Santa" Mike Gibbard great old photos. HOLIDAY GIFT SUBSCRIPTION OFFER lady's goldtone watch of the Carpet Bam but 1 yr. Home Delivery For $22 in Antrim County was found by Mac CL resident Howard Stop in and say hi and McKune in front of Dr. Rogers was able to step cross yet another person Giver's Name Arnold's office in Cen into that red suit and greet off that Christmas list! Address tral Lake on Friday morn the long line of children ing. It's still ticking and who celebrated his arrival City. -State. .Zip. •Phone. waiting for its owner at during Window Night Recipient's Name. Torch Printing. last week. December Address Special The Santa posted next to Another gift idea from City. .State. .Zip. .Phone. Purchase HOST DRY Carpet Cleaner * A card will be & Receive FREE RENTAL sent in time for use of the Christmas to #1 Rated announce &> our "*'vJQ^ your gift Bu6inei>0 >«f The Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning System East Jordan Moeke Brothers Lomber, Inn Do-it-yourself and save! Manufacturers of Hardwood Lumber Offer expires Dec. 31 Journal P.O. Box 377 Serving The Area Since 1950 206 N. Bridge Street Always Buying Standing Timber, Belfalre, Ml 49615 Timber Lands & Saw Logs. Carpet Barn Barry, George 4 Ann Moeke 2433 Main St. Gall (616) 687-6321 T (616) 587-5178 Fax Central Lake Evenings (616) 587-0439 or (616) 5874436 544-6086 £ 616-636-0044 P.O. Box 488, US 131 South | Floor Covering j to order by phone Mancetona, Ml 49659 J TORCH/JOURNAL - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1993-9 East Jordan's Monday, ©eceipber lStlj to Friday, ©ecerpber 17tb Wl ©f Ci cordially invites you to the Festival of the Bells. DECEMBER 16 Coanuaaimlty Night 5-7 pm Santa Parade 5 pm Thank you for shopping locally and supporting our community. m E2 Just in time for the /to/Mays _.L!HE At *f great seteetion HERE of used ve hides! JORDAN VALLEY f -Ed's. PHARMACY USED CARS & TRUCKS Visit us Community Night for special prices and treats! 536-7953 203 MM Street • Eaat Jordan. MI 49727 JSusy )Bridge & "Upstairs at the Bridge" MM^SMMt JTA~wl»i»JlmiEJLMM Bring in this bell ! /True Value Ring Bell for these savings at Hardware during evening hours Ring a bell and receive a 15% discount on all and receive Hair & Tanning Salon regular priced merchandise 25% OFF Tanning Pkgs. between 5:30 pm and 8 pm a 10% discount! 25% OFF All Hair Services Dec.13 thru Dec. 17 Monday thru Friday '15% OFF Nail & Skin Services^ (Excludes uls. everyday Ym and clearance Items) Holiday Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am-8 pm December 13-17, from 5-9 pm Additional Savings on Sat. 9 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-4pm 207 Main St., East Jordan already Discounted Retail Products 201 E. Mill, East Jordan • 536-3121 536-3511 507 Water St., Walker Bldg. • 536-7553 m !$)armesil$)is£es Seasons Qreetings from our family from the gang at} ioyours I ^-+ -m MARKETS m V&taurcmt Open 6am-8pm Daily >AN 536-2801 • 113 E. Mill St., East Jordan H^UUAM 10 -WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1983 - TORCH/JOURNAL OBITUARIES Churchill's Comer florist telegraphic deliv as well as press reporters little. Of course, yours George W. Thompson ery system. Mrs. and photographers. A truly was chosen as the Pochelon had called her great dinner was served movie operator. (Blow George W. Thompson, 81, of Central Lake died shop and had sent out two before the movie. your own horn if you can Mon., Dec. 6,1993, at home. huge vases and plenty of Lew was very happy play the right tune!) Mr. Thompson was raised in Central Lake and flowers to fill them. I took with the projection and By Floyd Churchill, moved to Detroit in 1926. He retired in 1976 from the Good deeds pay off my wife out to dinnerthat said he'd had bad luck A Pleasant Valley Ford Motor Company in Livonia and returned to An old fellow once told evening. It had proved to with film damage and Original, vintage 1911 Central Lake, spending many winters in Lakeland, me, "What you do that be a very eventful day. I interruptions in previous Fla. you don'thave to, is what EDITOR'S NOTE: Floyd had enough money left showings. This became a Churchill is a former area He was born April 20, 1912, in Central Lake, the you'll be when you can't from the $20 to tip the yearly event until televi son of William and Edith (Jones) Thompson. He was help it." I think he had resident who frequently waiter. sion came along and shares his memories with a member of the Central Lake Congregational Church. mixed his wording but Not much later, on an pushed movies back a Torch readers. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen certainly not his under other Saturday noon, a Anderson, in 1973, a son Lawrence D. in 1993, two standing. Anyhow, I have similar event took place. brothers and a sister. found a little volunteer SpikeBrigs, who had just >K *** >F On July 2,1977, in Central Lake he married Doris *** * effort will often pay off inherited the Detroit Ti (Zeis) Ramer, who survives. Also surviving are a son, well in the long run. gers, brought in another George W. (Arlene) of Sterling Heights; two sisters, Not too long after projector for repair. As I JTSCHUDY Frances Zimmerman of Zephyr Hills, Fla., Arlene World War II, a lady turned the repaired pro Westenfelter of Sparta; 10 grandchildren, 15 great came into our work place jector over to him, he POTTERY'S grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. with a 16mm projector to handed me a $20 tip and Funeral services will be held Thurs., Dec. 9, at 11 be overhauled. It was said, "Do you people have 1ST ANNUAL a.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral noon on Saturday and all arc projectors and furnish Homes, the Rev. Richard M. Smiley officiating. In hands were about to leave operators forthem?" I an SECONDS SALE terment will be in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake for the weekend. She swered in the affirmative. CONTINUED FOR Township. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 wanted her machine fixed He said, "Lew Fonseca, 2 MORE WEEKENDS p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. that afternoon, as she was the retired shortstop, has Saturday, 9 am-5 pm having a birthday party been producing World Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm for one of her children Series movies. He is com and she needed the pro Charles Delray Watros ing to town for our press FREE ORNAMENT jector to run movies for Charles Delray Watros, 41, of Central Lake died party and asked us to pro part of the entertainment. at more off Mon., Dec. 6, 1993, at Munson Medical Center in vide projection for the I had just been made shop Traverse City. event" (f) all Regular items! Funeral services will be held Thurs., Dec. 9, at 2 foreman, so I elected to Many seconds left handle the job myself. The party was at the p.m. at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Tabernacle in old Book Cadillac Hotel. Stocking Stuffers on up Central Lake. Visitation will be held Thursday from As I called my wife to I showed up early with a 544-6167 tell her I would be arriv 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Arrange truck and driver, and set 3245 Six Mile Lake Road ments were made by the Central Lake Chapel of ing late, the lady went up a large screen and pro Between Bunker Hill Rd. and CHd State Rd. Look for the sijai. i6.cso.-Hc | Mortensen Funeral Homes. into our front office to jector. There were sev arrange her credit. I had eral ex-Tigers as guests, just started into the repair process when the lady came back from a nearby restaurant with a nice The Farm Golf Club lunch and coffee for both AxDOcTQ't of us. wishes each of you a I ate as I worked and in Joyous Holiday season for *93 about two hours had Banks Township News extend Season's greet and a great golfing season for *94 By Linda Record honed the shuttle, ad ings to all his friends and justed the cam and ovep- Qolfers, family. By the way, he » Banks Township hauled the sound. I tested Many thanks for helping to make our first season a sue* wants a subscription to the machine with film, bees will soon be making the Torch/Journal for cess. We will continue striving to provide you with a quality honey in Florida as the packed it up and made Christmas. out the bill. I told her to place to golf at reasonable rates. If you were a member in t DeKome family trans » Thanksgiving trav ports them south for the send the money in to the 1993 we especially want to thank you and encourage you to elers had fine weather for office the next week. As I winter. Watch for stow going over the river and become a member in 1994. The Farm Qolf Club also aways in the trucks. loaded the case in her through the woods. The trunk she tipped me with welcomes new members. » Mr. and Mrs. Bob sun had the lakes shim a $20 bill, and thanked Join by December 31" and enjoy the same rate as in 1993. Smalley, formerly of mering as if set with dia me very much. Ellsworth, were in town monds and streams ap If it wiU be helpful, you may make three (3) payments; recently and visited with pearing to be molten sil When I got home in December, January and bebrnury. Remember, a mem friends. ver. Royal Oak, my wife was bership alloxes you to play unlimited ^olj uithout pay- «r Bill Hoffman, now » There is a pretty, floating on air. It seems inu; weens fees. of Charlevoix, has expe brand new sign on Cen- the lady was a Mrs. rienced somehealthprob- ter Street in Ellsworth mat Pochelon, whose hus Join in Hcmfemrslif* After lems. All your friends states Banks Township band was the oldest son wish you well, Bill. Community Hall. It looks of the late Al Pochelon $250 Single $275 • Wonderful aromas real nice, Dan. Sr„ who instigated the 350 are wafting from kitch Couple 375 ens as holidaybakinggets 450 Family 475 underway. Some of us 150 Senior, 70+ 175 can gainpounds just from 250 Senior Couple 275 the sniffing. Top-Rated HOST; No Charge Super Senior 80+ No Charge » Major Gene Emery, USAF retired, of Anchor Carpet Barn Clean your carpet the The Farm Coif Club age, Alaska was in 2433 Main St. easy, effective way! P.O. Box 956, Bdlaiie, MI 49615 EUsworthduringNovem- Central Lake Ask us about it 533-COI3 or 53S-S551 ber. 544-6086 » Jim Kirjner, of St The Dry Extraction Floor Covering Carpet Cleaning System Clair Shores, called to host TORCH/JOURNAL -WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1993- 11 The Meggison House: 19th century architecture The American House Dictionary defines architec- rendition of how the Meggison house on Main Street tureas, "theartorscienceof bml directory USINESS AGER HEATING SERVICE ^ (616) 544-6259 This Space For Rent This Space For Rent Larry Ager FREE ESTIMATES Call 544-2345 Call 544-2345 •^n/ "We sell, service and Install" Furnaces - Hot water heaters Get an Boilers - Kitchen ranges - Dryers estimate Space heaters - Wall furnaces from us Licensed • 25 years experience before you 2385 S. Main St., Central Lake pay too much Antinossi Construction Behind Republic Bank Rubber Stamps "HnlimitriT (616)588-6151 LOYD F. REILEY NICHOLAS A. ANTINOSSI FREE ESTIMATES Box 8, Bellaire, Michigan 49615 LICENSED BUILDER ELLSWORTH, Ml 49729 DeForest and Bloom PHONE 533-8918 Roofing • Siding • Decks • Additions • 'Anything at all, give us a car Septic Tanks and Concrete M-88 SOUTH • CENTRAL LAKE AJ. BOATWRIGHT & SON 616-544-8002 PCRSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. Plumbing & Heating New Construction. Remodeling. Additions, 544-3599 SOFTENERS "Serving Michigan COTTAGE Concrete, Rooting, Licensed & Insured and WELDING Since 1901' OPENING & CLOSING Let as help CLIFFORD BOATWRIGHT Lie. Master Plumber (616) 588-6010 Box 101, 2122 M-88 S. Central Lake, Ml 49622 Route 1, Box 119, Ellsworth. Ml 49729 keep "your" BONDED & INSURED system working! TREES NORTH INC. HEATING & REFRIGERATION CALL NORTHERN HEATING & REFRIGERATION Complete Landscape ( & Garden Center (616) Specializing In heating, air conditioning and refrigeration 533-8222 M-88, North Bridge St. QUINT WHITE 505 N. Bridge St., Bellaire, Ml 49615 533-8173 Bellaire This Space For Rent CONCRETE SPECIALTIES Call 544-2345 OF NORTHERN MICHKM* This Space For Rent RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Call 544-2345 ^JOHNACLLER (616)544-6196 HUFFMAN EXCAVATING •SEPTIC TANKS & FIELDS •ESTIMATES Audrey Meyers • ROAD BUILDING GLADLY GIVEN" • SAND& GRAVEL •TOPSOIL I live it! This Space for Rent • DOZER • RESIDENTIAL Gall 544-2345 • COMMERCIAL I love it! • INDUSTRIAL • SMOWPLOWING SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1945 I sell it! HOUGHTON RD. CENTRALLAKE (616)544-6411 DRENTH BROTHERS, INC. This Space for Rent -Since 1948- Complete Line of Northern Michigan's (616) 547-1537 Bus. Call 544-2345 Designers and SAND and Manufacturers of Real Estate Leaders (616) 536-7254 Res. GRAVEL QUAUTY^c. -Esaa , (616) 547-0131 Fax. WOOD ^§§§^ D V9v 7 couxueu. mis PALLETS ^S^ ^ BAMHJSM U Q PRODUCTS «16-588-2345 SCHMI0T REALTORS' 710 Bridge Street P.O. Box236 800-531-6598 9448 9ixM9« Lake RMd-Ellsworth FAX616-SM4194 l'H|«1rt»-hiN" I Charlevoix, Ml 49720 : f «.•/ - ( .F:f;f ,,', /,VlVAW; ;:'*.V ix.'.y.&\'.o::V/f'y.fi I" >"•*'•' •• JA/X':01..:^ >:<:o' 12-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER8, 1903 -TORCH/JOURNAL Memories Taken From The Torch laboratory course at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. by Pam Kir Is • A group of young people of Atwood Reformed Church Christian Endeavor and their sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Versal Snooks attended a Youth Rally and Dec. 8,1955 Wiltse of Ellsworth, is one of 500 Michigan State •Afterwc^ering what kindof an animal had been University students to receive his degree, a Ph.D. dinner at Faith Reformed Church in Traverse City prowling around in the snow near the editor's and his Botany and Plant Pathology, at fall term commence Monday evening. neighbor's house dragging a big flattai l like abeaver, ment exercises held Dec. 6 at the university audito • Jackie Patton and Gary Ballou called on Gordon we finally came to the conclusion the tracks were rium. McGuire Saturday afternoon and they spent the after- made by Ben Powell of Bellaire, dragging bottled gas • Miss Mary Lou DeVries, daughter of Mr. and noon sleigh riding with Jimmy Snooks. tanks behind him. Mrs. Arthur DeVries of Atwood, was united in mar •The Central Lake Trojans hung ontodefeat Alba riage to Mr. Erwin Holencheck, son of Mr. and Mrs. 544-6578 31-28 Friday night before a small home crowd. This Robert Holencheck of Norwood, in a candlelight CENTRAL LAKE POWER EQUIPMENT 1 mHe north of M-88 was the second victory for this young team. ceremony performed in the Atwood Christian re on Bteworth Rd. • The Charles Weislers Sr. celebrated their 50th formed Church Dec. 3. Central Lake. Ml 49622 wedding anniversary Nov. 26. Father Jerry Sydlowski • Barbara Jean Lavanway is the newest citizen of SMALL ENGINE said mass for them at St Lukes' Catholic Church Flnkton. She was born Dec. 2 at Meadow Brook Bellaire. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fulcher contributed flow Hospital. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lavanway. SPORT VEHICLE ers for decorating the church. The women in the choir • Pvt. Harold M. Mathers, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. sang, making everything complete. Harry L. Mathers, Central Lake, recently was gradu • Mark G. Wiltse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward ated from the Medical Field Service School's dental directory Busi IT Hiortertsen funeral Howes * Accounting Income Tax Central Lake Chapel 544-3600 Services ¢8 Preparation Bellaire Chapel 533-8215 This Space For Rent Jf (616) 533-8883 FUNERAL DIRECTORS Gary Mortensen James Bargar Call 544-2345 rjjifrf Open6days ^¢1^¾ Mon. - Sat. 9-6 Markers arib Monuments Swra ELECTRONIC "* forethought Vuneral insurance TAX FILING Jan. 3,1994 315 N. Bridge Street • Bellaire, MI 49615 HASTINGS STATE-WIDE REAL ESTATE m FUNERAL HOME Phil Lundy Monuments and Markers RESORTS - HOMES-FARMS Sales/Installation Quality BUSINESSES-LAKE FRONTAGE Free Estimates & Ellsworth, Michigan • Phone 588-2254 Savings Eastport. Michigan Phone 599-2166 The Floor Pro Central T.V. Service 536-0352 (616) 544-6446 This Space For Rent T.V. Repairs • VCRs Cleaned & Minor Repairs Call 544-2345 123 Main St. Mark Oyer East Jordan Owner/Installer 2096 Lincoln St., Central Lake CENTRAL LAKE AUTO CLINIC Dave's fluto Service, Inc. Body, Glass & Mechanical Work Custom Pipe Bending EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN • 616-536-7359 DeForest and Bloom Wheel Balancing PHONE COMPLETE CAR REPAIR Complete Brake Service 616-544-6113 Septic Tanks and Concrete EXHAUST SYSTEMS • BRAKES • TUNEHJPS Front-End Alignment - Total Gasoline QUALIFIED INSTALLATION & SERVICE FRONT END ALIGNMENT • TRANSMISSIONS & CLUTCHES TANK PUMPING & EXCAVATING Radiators Repaired and Recored Air Conditioning & Cooling System COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIR CHAIN O'LAKES AUTO BODY 544-3599 DAYTON TIRES 112BS. Division, Bellaire, Ml i AAA Wrecker Service Behind Regency Real Estate M-88 SOUTH CENTRAL LAKE, Flat Bed Towing PHONE 533-6564 °P«>n MONDAY through FRIDAY nr-^o o o 'A "We're the gents who take the dents out of your ax-o-dentsl MICHIGAN WASH BASKET <^gUNg^ • Drop off Laundry Service VALLANCE TV • UPS Shipping Service ZENITH SALES & SERVICE SHEER JOY Coin-op Hours: 8 8, 7 days (616)536-7349 Attendant on Duty: SALON PARTY STORE 10-5 M-F FAMILY HAIR FASHIONS 10-2 Sat. GUY VALLANCE (616)536-7962 5444112 Owner CHARLOTTE VALLANCE 3735 North Main St. 801 Water Street 801 Water Street CENTRAL LAKE, MICHIGAN 544-3502 Central Lake East Jordan East Jordan — OPEN^— ELLSWORTH HARDWARE 7 DAYS RALPH'S f lEEWoeD (Across from Post Office)- (616)^44-3141 Plumbing & Heating Supplies GouldWeU Pumps & Supplies Store Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. starting at $25 Face Cord Appliances Sales & Service Friday & Saturday Repair & Maintenance Service 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Locally Delivered Window & Screen Repair BEER • WINE •GROCERIES EllsworthT "ve Bait- Mon.FrL 8.5 LIQUOR • ICM • COLO POP Ralph Hines Central Lake 588-2444 Saturday 8-2 mimm tim(iiiit'm'iiUitUi>JssJA A4 TORCH/JOURNAL-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1993- 13 I $3.00 for first 10 words or less, The each additional word 20<£ I Use of border or logo $2.00 additional I All ads paid in advance I Deadline for all classifieds is 5 p.m. Monday I Place your ad by phone using your MASTERCARD or VISA Central Lake- 544-2345 - East Jordan residents call 536-0044 or stop at the E.J. Shop, 122 Main St., East Jordan FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE WANTED HELP NOTICES WANTED 1991 FORD TAURUS, CHRISTMAS TREES "86 PONTIAC Sunbird. 4 WANTED: Old maga CRAFT SALE - Dec. 4 & GL Series, 4-door. for sale, you cut or we cut, door, 5 speed. 90K miles. zines, pre-war, Post, 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19, 11 RADIO SALESPER LOADED. Excellent $10. 544-6573. c50-16-2tp PS & PB. Runs good. Liberty, Life, Fortune, a.m. to 7 p.m. 5 1/2 miles SON: Aggressive sales condition $8,000. Ask for $1,800. Call after 7. 946- Mechanics, Country Gen south of Kalkaska on M- Cindy. Days 264-9550. 8717 c/t50-16-51-1tp person full or part time with CHRISTMAS TREES - tleman, Literary Digest, 66. Lots of handcrafted Evenings 264-6502. etc. (616)938-1184. experience in advertising McLain's Pine, spruce, fir. unique gift items by FOR SALE: The Elk sales or print media. Good c/t47-48-13-tfc Just north of fire hall Cairn c/t50-51-16-1tp various artist. Rapids Schools have for earning potential. Call Hwy., Kewadin. Pick from WMKC (906) 643-9494. c/t50-16-52-1tnc FOR SALE: Potatoes for personally selected trees. sale a 1986 Buick Century WANTED - Electric meat c/t50-16-52-2tp cow, deer, or pig feed. $20 Wide range of sizes, also Four Door - high mileage. grinder, sausage mill. 533- per pickup load. Please cathedral ceiling trees. Bids are being accepted 1994 KALUHA 8192. c/t50-16-52-1 tp call to place order (616) Fresh straight pine and until Dec. 17, 1993 at Elk EQUIPMENT TECHNI ADULT RACE 258-9509, Jenkins Potato also potted Blue Spruce. Rapids Schools, 707 E. CIAN Dowell Schlumberg LEAGUE. All levels of Third St., Elk Rapids. Ml er Incorporated (Dowell), a Farm, Saunders Road, 264-9633. c/t50-16-51-1tp MOEKE BROTHERS skiers are urged to par Kalkaska. c/t49-50-15-5tp 49629 c/t50-16-51-2tc world leader in providing ticipate. Scoring is done LUMBER, INC., specialized oilfield ser with a handicap system. 8 PAIRS SHEER drap Mancelona, Ml 49659 vices to oil companies the FOR SALE: 1979 Cost $36 for non- season eries, with valances and BUYERS OF: Standing world over, has an im '84 3/4 TON Chevy, Mustang, RUNS - needs ski pass holders, $15 for hardware, off white, like Timber & Logs. Paying mediate need for full time completely redone inside & work. B.O. 264-5496 After season pass holders. new, reasonably priced. Premium Prices. Free equipment technicians at out, 2 sets of wheels & 6 p.m. c/t50-16-51-2tnc One-time team fee of Waterbed frame with draw Estimates. Fully insured. the Kalkaska, Michigan tires. Mint condition. $30. League begins ers, bladder and heater, Promoting Selective Tree District. Qualified techni $7,000-Firm. 322-6149 KENMORE refrigerator, Wednesday, January 12 free. 599-2586. Timber Harvesting. Call cians must be at least 21 and will run for six weeks. c/t49-50-15-2tp c/t50-51-16-1tc $75; Kenmore electric Barry or George Moeke for years of age, possess a stove, $50; Atomic Lite Trophies and cash prizes information for proper commercial driving license for top finishers in each downhill skis, Salamon timber management. Since FIREWOOD - Kalkaska (CDL), have a good driving category. Contact Gary WHERE TO BUY bindings, poles, $175; 1950. (616) 587-8321 or record, and be a high hardwood Maple. $40 face Lind, or Scott Anderson electronic toys, personal Soundesign stereo w/CD, evenings (616) 587-9436 school graduate. You can cord, split and delivered. at 800-678-4111. radios, tape players, & duel cassette, turntable, or (616) 587-9439. expect: -Tough working (616)258-5668 R.C. cars. Radio $100; twin day bed, brass, c51-t51-52-21-17-tfc conditions -Hard physical c/150-16-52-1 tp Shack, Bellalre, 533- $50. Call 267-5547. work & manual labor -Un 6020. c50-16-1tc c/t50-16-51-1tp predictable hours. We ShantyCreek WANTED - Farm dinner FOR SALE - Lindeman & offer: -Job satisfaction SchussMountain bell, 15" diameter with -Camaraderie -Competitive A CLUB RESORT Sons Spinet Piano, $50. VERTICAL MILL for POLARIS XLT snow mounting fork. Will pay salary and benefits. 879-4411. c/t50-16-52-1tp sale, bench type, $750. 1 mobile, 1993. Excellent BELLAIRE. MICHIGAN 49615 $100. Call 544-8086 Dec. Please send a detailed 1/2 h.p. 110V. 587-9196. condition, just $4500 (firm) c/t50-16-52-1tC 14-18. c/t49-15-51-2tp summary of your qualifi C/t50-51-16-1tp buys. Call Dick (616) 585- 3 SIDED STEEL arch cations to: Dowell Schlum 7650. c/t44-45-10-tfc buildings for machinery/ berger Inc., P.O. Box 430, FIVE NEW take off BF "•POSTAL JOBS"* CHRISTMAS Auction, grain/livestock. 40x44 was Goodrich tires, size Kalkaska, Ml 49646, Attn: last one of the year, $7500 now $4516; 40x84 Start $11.41/hr. + ben 205/65/R15, $225; two 1990 GMC pickup, 1/2 Equipment Technician. Sunday, Dec. 12, 1993 at was $10,500 now $7600; efits. For application & rims, 1990 stock Dakota ton. Fully loaded with sun Dowell Schlumberger is an 1 p.m. Knights of Colum 50x104 was $15,800 now info, call 1-(216) 324-5784, Daytona E/F turbo rims, roof and color coordinated equal opportunity employ bus Hall, M75, Boyne City. $10,839. 1-800-320-2340. 7 am to 10 pm, 7 days. new $375 factory, asking cap. High mileage. Asking er M/F/V/H. First time c/t50-51-16-1tp c50-2tp c/t47-48-13-4tp $100 each. (616) 599- $8550 or B.O. (616) 258- applicants only, please. 2484. c/t50-51-16-1tp 2518. c/t43-9-45-15tp No telephone call inquiries will be considered. WHERE TO BUY audio/ FOR SALE - 1982 Olds WANTED - Employee FOR SALE - Beagle looking for a self- video products and acces 88 diesel, 18.550 on rebuilt COUNTRY-FRENCH c/t50-16-52-3tp Spaniel mix puppies. $10. motivated, can earn up to sories. Radio Shack, motor, good mileage, Country-Southwest Coun Call anytime 369-2860. $500. For info call (313) Bellalre, 533-6020. $1000 or B.O. 587-5065. try. Hobarts Country c/t50-51-16-11p 238-2261 ext. 02. c50-16-1tc c/t50-16-52-1 tp Furniture of Acme (1/4 mile SERVICES c/t48-50-14-3tp 1991 CHEVROLET south of Grand Traverse FOR SALE - 19 8 6 Resort) 938-1777. You'll Caprice Classic LTZ Police SNOW PLOWING SELF EMPLOYED? Pontiac 6000 air, cruise, love it! cA47-48-13-6tc pkg., 51,000 miles, new DEER HIDES WANT Call today for information tilt, am-fm. high miles, Sidewalks tires, air, pw, ps, pb, exc. ED: Paying $5 average to on the National Associ excellent transportation, Free Estimates cond., $11,000 or assume ALL BULOVA watches hunter. Processors phone ation for the Self- $800 or best offer after 5 24 HOURS payments. 377-7065 or are 25% off list prices. for quote. Buying all raw Employed. 120 benefits p/.m. 544-3500. Residential/Commercial 377-7026 leave message. Lay-a-way now for furs and antique traps. exclusively for you, c/t50-16-52-1 tp CALL NOWI20 yrs. exp. c/t50-51-16-1tc Christmas. B.H. Hobarts (616)258-2677 588-6347 including Group Health 938-1777. c/t45-46-11-tfc c/t47-48-13-4tp c/t47-13-4tp Insurance. Art Schmidt WHERE TO BUY tele Jr., 1-800-362-8302. FOR SALE - Kenmore phones, answering ma electric stove, ceramic HAY FOR SALE - Will c/t43-44-9-10tp chines, and cordless WANTED - gold jewelry, top, self-cleaning oven, deliver (616) 258-9452 FOR RENT phones. Radio Shack, diamonds and antique built in style, excellent evenings c/t50-16-52-4tp Bellalre, 533-6020. jewelry. Hobart Jewelers, OPEN YOUR HOME condition, $75. Will install 1/10 a mile north of c50-16-1tc FOR RENT - 3000 P.S.I, and your heart... Become for extra $50. 587-9732. Embers Restaurant, 938- LAB PUPS • choco power washer, $50 for 24 a Professional Parent. The c/t50-51-16-1tp 1777. c34-t34-4-52-35-tfc late, black, AKC pedi hours. Carpet Barn, 544- Professional Parenting OFFICE DESK, padded gree, shots. Deposit will 6086. c25-tfc Program is looking for swivel chair, $95. Copier MAN'S WESTERN hold $200 up. 267-5599. families who would tike to with stand, Litton, $145. saddle. 18" seat, used c/t36-37-2-tfc earn extra income for 536-2680. c/t50-51-16-1tp once. $350. WOQdStPVfl - FOR RENT FOR RENT - In Central helping children while Lake, 2 bedroom, no pets. Ashley, exc. cond., with 2 1/3 CARAT ROUND providing them with a safe 544-8161. c50-1tp and secure home environ LIGHTED CHINA blowers, $285 (616) 258- diamond in a 14 carat gold FOR RENT - Meadow ment. We provide training cabinet, pine, $250. Table 6825. c/t50-51-16-1tp Tiffany setting. Was $700 Run Apartments, Mance and extensive support (3 leaf) and six chairs, now $500. B.H. Hobarts lona. For very low, low, and EASTPORT/Torch Lake services for qualified pine, $250. or both $450. 50% OFF SKI SALE - 938-1777. c/t45-46-11-tfc moderate Incomes. Taking Village, Small 2 bedroom families. If you are willing Small stereo cabinet, $30. A tremendous selection applications for 1, 2 & 3 cabin, suitable for 1 or 2, to help, and enjoy young Twin bed, box springs/ of top quality downhill FOR SALE - Panasonic bedroom units. Heat, water available immediately, people and being a parent, frame/headboard (new) skis and boots for Men. VHS-C Palmcorder Cam a trash included. Call (616) $250 month. 347-1250. please call for more in $50. Microwave (Amana) Women and Kids at 1/2 corder 5w color enhance 587-8068. Equal Hous c/t50-16-52-1tc formation. You can make a and cabinet (oak), $275. price. Clothing tool All the ment light 12:1 digital ing Opportunity. real difference in a child's Crown 30" gas stove, $45. Top Brands, last zoom, dig. elect, image season's models. Final stabilization, title memory, PINES APARTMENTS life! 1-800-872-5861. Queen size sleeper sofa EQUAL HOUSNO $120 Rediner, $35. Wall Markdownsl A bargain still, strobe & mirror OPPORTUNITY c/t3-21*4-tfc NEW AND EXISTING ONE c/t46-47-12-eowtfc mirror. $20. Wedding dress hunters paradise. Check effects, video playback, & TWO BEDROOMS size 10, $26. Large oil Us Outl Open daily 12-9 auto tracking, 3-way power $250.00 per month painting, $40. Lamb skin pm/ Sat. 10-6 pm. Sun supply, auto, focus, auto, FOR RENT • Downtown Refrigerator and range HAVE YOU BEEN coat, ladies 12. $150. High 12-5 pm. Bavarian Village white - balance, 10 free Mancelona furnished included. canceled or refused auto Ski & Golf Clearance cleaning coupons, 5-year studio apartment, all utili chair, $10. Hudson Bay Central Lake, 544-2001 insurance. We can help. Center, 1990 U.S. 31 at 4 extended warranty, $1400. ties, $350 month plus (antique) wool blanket. CALL COLLECT Payment plans available. Mile Rd„ Traverse City. Call 533-6237, evenings & deposit. 587-8572. $175. CaH 258-8139. (313) 478-9500 Call Michael, East Jordan. e/r50-51-16-5tc weekends. c/t43-44-9-tfnc cA50-51-16-2tp CA50-16-52-1 tp c-tfc 536-3331. c/t22-23-40-tfc . «»J«^^^WWJrJW*yMX»W^^ -»-»**».-*-*•%'* v% m**iK**-vjw?m•%• • n.-% * *»ii **:i*-v*! 14-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER a 1993 -TORCH/JOURNAL REAL REAL Distributor/Consultant in Waterproof Or Remodel terested, in very serious in Your Basement! Eliminate ESTATE ESTATE come in short time. These seepage, mold, mildew, that Public Notices powerful products win soon cold damp feeling and take advantage of the additional TORCH LAKE: Lovely WiLLIAMSBURQ "pre lead the industry in Health/Fit living spacel Free estimates wooded building site near built" homes, R-41 ceiling, ness. M you're serious this 60# snowload, 6" R-20, company will take you to the anywhere in Michigan, abso US 31 with private shared top. CaB 1(800) 568-0464. lutely no obligation.. Call All- access on Torch Lake. drywalt, wallpaper, 2x10 Service Remodeling, "The CENTRAL LAKE TOWNSHIP Only $15,500. MARYANNE floors, clad wood windows, Happy Jack Trivermlclde: Basement Specialists," for an SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES JORGENSEN 264-9239 hydronic heating, com Recognized safe & effective appointment. 1-800-968- REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Coldwell Banker Schmidt plete $31,993 - Your against hook, round & 3278. NOVEMBER 17,1993 Realtors. c/t50-16-51-1tc foundation. 616-938-1299. tapeworms in dogs & cats. Supervisor Vernon called the regular November 17,1993 town c/t9-10-27-tfc Available O-T-C. At Farm & ship looardrr^tingtoorder in the GovemmentCenterat7fl0p.m. Feed Stores. Stop, Need Cash! Homeowners get cash for Vernon led the audience and board in the pledge of allegiance WATERFRONT Starva Airlines. Now hiring entry bills, foreclosures, land con to the flag. tion Lake - 4 bedroom SELLING YOUR level; customer serviceAag- tract payoffs, any reason. We All board members were present: Gadwau, Goltz, Murray, home, beautiful sunsets in HOME? Ask for John gage handlers. Many other buy land contracts. Call your Shooks, Vernon. a perfect setting for the Pesek at Century 21 H&H positions. $400 • $1200 Financial Specialist Now. Motion by Murray supported by Gadwau to approve the agenda 48x12-1/2 deck & 9 1/2x8 (616) 258-8311 for a no- weekly. Local or relocation. "No Application Fee". Tamer deck to the lake. Lots of cost, no obligation evalua For applications & information Mortgage Company 1-800- as amended. Motion carried. walk-in closets, natural tion. Pesek is motivatedl 1 -800-647-7420 ext. 849. 285-5284,(313)557-7280. Motion by Shooks supported by Murray to approve the minutes gas applied for, dock in c/t46-47-12-tfc of the regular board meeting on October 20,1993 as submitted. cluded, $126,000. Ask for Motion carried. John Pesek, Century 21 Motion by Murray supported by Gadwau to approve the bills as H&H (616) 258-8311. MOBILE LOT just submitted. Motion carried. cA46-47-12-tfc outside of Kalkaska. Well Motion by Gadwau supported by Murray that Vernon be autho is in. Immediate posses NOTICE!! rized to request more detail on the invoice submitted by the auditing sion. $5,000. Ask for John firm of Tobin and Company for services rendered. Motion carried. LOT ON "The Farm" golf Pesek at Century 21 H&H, TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS Motion by Gadwau supported by Shooks to authorize Goltz to course, includes 25 year (616)258-8311. approve the filing of an IRS report by Tobin and Company for membership, $14,900. c/t46-47-12-tfc I will be available to collect property taxes & calendar year 1992. Motion carried. 377-7065 or 377-7026 sell dog licenses Fridays Dec. 3,10,17 & Thurs Motion by Gadwau supported by Murray instructing Goltz to leave message. days Dec. 23 & 30 from 9-12 at the township investigate each accounting irregularity reported by the township c/t50-51-16-1tc 10 ACRE PARCELS office & 1-5 at my home. For another time, auditor and to do additionalresearch o f checks written by the from $4500. Ask for John please call for an appointment. Payments re former clerk and sufficiency of supporting documentation. Motion Pesek. Century 21 H & H carried. MARINA on U.S. 131. (616)258-8311. ceived by mail will be sent a receipt. Motion by Murray supported by Gadwau requesting Vernon to Full line of boats of all c/t46-47-12-tfc Rochelle L. Smedley, Treasurer develop a financing plan and schedule for the improvement of four descriptions, complete c/t50-16-2teowc major roads in the township. Motion carried. mechanical service, lots of Motion by Shooks supported by Murray to accept the village parking at this money MARVELOUS RE offer to replace the sidewalk on the north side of the library building maker. A steal at SORT possibility $59,900 and pave the parking area on the east side for $325. Motion carried. $259,000. Terms. Call includes duplex rental Torch Lake Township Motion by Shooks supported by Gadwau to adopt an amend Century 21 H&H (616)258- ment transferring $270.00 from Contingency to Clerk's clerical ($450 per mo.) furnished, PUBLIC FORUM 8311 ask for John Pesek. Jeep with plow, snow- account within the general fund. Motion carried. c/t46-47-12-tfc blower and 975 sq. ft. Monday, December 13,1993 - 7:30 p.m. Motion by Gaowau supported by Shooks to renew snow removal commercial building, very Township Hall, Eastport contract for the Waste Receiving Station with Bill's Towing. Motion comfortable 1350 sq. ft. carried. NEW HOME unfinished, WE NEED YOUR OPINIONS home. Ask for John Motion by Goltz supported by Shooks to authorize the registra excellent opportunity for To Pesek, Century 21 H&H tion and attendance of four board members at the annual MTA builder, on new golf course Develop a new land use plan & map Realty, 258-8311. Educational Conference January 18 through 21, 1994. Motion in Bellaire, includes 25 carried. c/t46-47-12-tfc • How do we guide residential & commercial year membership, $35,000 development and still maintain open space, natu Motion by Shooks supported by Gadwauto adopt Board Reso firm. 377-7065 or 377-7026 lution 93-10 supporting House Bills 4724 and 4725 pertaining to ral settings, and environmental quality? leave message. SUNSETS GALORE publication of legal notices. Motion carried. c/t50-51-16-1tc across and shining on • How do we ensure the future of our agricultural Motion by Shooks supported by Murray to adjourn the regular Bear Lake - like living community? November 17,1993 meeting of the Central Lake Township Board. without the taxes. Four John Berst, Chairman Motion carried. 1/4 MILE TO FISH bedroom year round living. Vernon adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. Starvation Lake and 1/4 Planning Commission A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AT TOWNSHIP BOARD Steal this one quickly at c/t49-15-2tc mile to Blue Bear snow $47,500. Ask for John MEETINGSAREON FILEASAPERMANENT WRITTEN RECORD OR AUDIO TAPE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE BY mobile trail. 3 bedrooms, Pesek at Century 21 H&H THE PUBLIC IN THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES. roof new in '89 and priced 258-8311. c/t46-47-12-tfc at $29,900. Century 21 CENTRAL LAKE TOWNSHIP Respectfully submitted. H&H Realty (616) 258- Gail Fant, Deputy Clerk 8311, ask for John Pesek. Minutes of Special Board Meeting c50-1te c/t46-47-12-tfc NOTICES November 22,1993 1. CaH in order Supervisor Vernon called the special meeting of the Central Lake board to order in the Government Center at 4:30 205 WINTERS ROAD - LEE ELECTRIC - p.m. on Monday, November 22,1993. 3 miles north of Elk residential, commercial, 2. Plnripn of allaginnca to the Rao Vernon led the board in the Rapids. Newly decorated, industrial, machine tool. pledge of allegiance to the flag. ELECTRIC 3 br. ranch on 3 acres, Licensed master electri a Roll call Clerk Goltz called the roll. Members Present: Gadwau, partial brick, new LP gas, cian. 587-9713 or 322- Goftz, Murray, Snooks, Vernon. Members Absent None. INSPECTOR 6096. c/t20-21-38-tfc 4. Aoantta approval Motion by Snooks supported by Gadwau to circulating hot water Antrim County is now taking applications for the furnace, new shingles, adopt the agenda. Roll call vote was unanimous. new carpet, detached Vernon stated that "as permitted under board procedures and position of Electrical Inspector. Successful appli garage. $52,500, $2,000 MASONRY the Open Meetings Act the board can recess and reconvene as a cant must possess a high school diploma, and down, $525/mo. 929-9337, Basements, crawl- committee of the whole for the purpose of a work session. have a minimum of 2 years experience as a spaces, brick, block, Motion by Gadwau supported by Murray to recess the special eves. & weekends 929- licensed journey worker or be licensed as a mas- 9337 or 334-4475. concrete work. meeting of the Central Lake Township board and reconvene as a committee of the whole. Roll call vote was unanimous. terelectrician. For an application contactthe Antrim c/t33-34-51-tfc Ron Hudson 587-9813 5. Octahfir Revenue & Fxpansa Report work session County Coordinator/Planner's Office. Application Licensed - Insured 6. E-911 Road Identification work session and resume deadline December 16,1993, at the 109 FT. FRONTAGE c/t14-32-16-tfc Supervisor Vernon reconvened the special meeting of the Cen ON peaceful Indian Lake. tral Lake Township board of November 22, at 6:55 p.m. The board Coordinator/Planner's Office, P.O. Box 187, This 1990, year-round, did meet as a committee of the whole, however, no decisions were Bellaire, Ml 49615. Antrim County is an Equal super insulated, comfort WOW!! Your roof or made by the board as it was a work session. There is no report Opportunity Employer. windows maybe FREE able, waterfront home is necessary from the work session as a committee. c/t50-16-20-52-1tc next to state land and the handicapped, seniors, low 7 Additional during of the Deputy Clerk The Deputy Clerk has Blue Bear snowmobile trail income. Jim-n-l Builders, previously been assigned the duty of updating the Voter Registra is only 1/2 mile away. Ask 536-7973. c24-25-tfc tion records for the Township. It has been determined that she will for John Pesek at Century be assigned the additional duty of transcribing the Township board 21 H&H 258-8311. JUNK CARS, trucks, meeting minutes with the guidelines of no more than ten hours per TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP week at $5.00 per hour. c/t46-47-12-tfc trailers, implements, Motion by Goltz supported by Snooks to assign additional duties SPECIAL MEETING equipment machinery of recording andtranscribing the Township board meeting minutes. NOVEMBER 29,1993 - 7:30 P.M. hauled away free. 587- It is required that the meeting minutes be available in the office for TOWNSHIP HALL • EASTPORT FOR SALE • 3 bedroom 9113. c/t50-51-16-1tp public review within five working days after the Township board Present: Schmidt- Cowed- Smedley - Hubbell • Dawson. house, Lakes of the North. meeting and twenty-one days for publication. Roll call vote was Audience: 2. (313)665-7799. unanimous. Meeting was calledto orde r by Supervisor at 7:40 p.m. who c/t49-50-15-3tp a Approve Assossoi-s attendanceat MTA The Assessor will be stated the purpose of the meeting was to open bids for M/c/7-CAN attending the MTA Annual Conference. The expense to attend will construction workto be done at Fire Station #2. be shared equally by Kearney and Central Lake Townships. To There were 2 bids submitted and thetow bi d from Foerster 4494 PLUM VALLEY Statewide offset theadditional expenses the assessor may have in attending & Bolser was accepted. Motion by Cowed, supported by Hubbell we accept their bid excluding openers for 3 overhead Rd.f Rapids City. 3 br. 1 Ad Network the special seminars on assessment, Elmira Township which the 1/2 bath, new carpet, assessor also works for may likely help with one third of the costs. doors (approximately 1300.00); finish existing drain lines (approximately $500.00); and rough allowance for repair to dramatic livingroom with 2 Motion by Gadwau supported by Shocks to authorize the asses existing drainfields (approximately $466.00). Carried. story vaulted ceiling and sors attendance at the MTA Annual Conference held in January windows, circular stair to Adopt: We'd love to share 1994. Roll caH vote was unanimous. Motion by Schmidt, supported by Cowell, the expense of balcony, LP gas 90+ our hearts and home with ft Public comment There were none present. approximately $2266.00 be approved for additional work newborn. Full-time Mom, furnace, large open back 10. Adjourn Vernon asked for a motionto adjourn . Motion by listed above which was not addressed in the original specifi doctor Dad promise love, hap cations. Carried. porch, detached garage, . Gadwau supported by Gotato adjour n the «000181 meeting of the piness, financial security. Ex Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. approx. lot sixe 154x246, penses paid. 1-800-932-6989. Central Lake Township board of November 22,1993, at 7:00 p.m. Rol cal vote was unanimous. Minutes subject to approval at the next regular Board $47,000, $1500 down, JudyjMark. Meeting. $470/mo. 929-9337, Respectfuly submitted, Gail D. Far* Deputy Clerk Erva Cowell, Clerk evenings and weekends cAS0-16-1to 929-0916. c/t39-5-41 -tfc c60-1te TORCH/JOURNAL-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 8. 1993- 15 ADMIRING ONE OF the trees that will soon decorate an area home, theSNIPPING AND SHAPING Douglas fir boughs into wreaths, crosses McPhersons are planning their first large evergreen harvest, as many ofand mantle pieces are Phyllis McPherson (left) and daughter Melissa. their original plantings have reached a good size. O Christmas tree . . . the rush is on at Ellsworth tree farm BYLYNNGEIGER many of their largest trees leave to bring the joy of the With the pre-season rush, six people gather in the Torch/Journal Editor season into homes around the area Though their garage temporarily turned into a wreath workshop, efforts culminate in December, they continue year- hands busy cutting boughs, forming them into wreaths, With most of Antrim County under a light blanket round. Between spraying the trees for diseases and and decorating with bows and other colorful trim of snow and Christmas just over two weeks away, the trimming them to shape, the tree farm keeps them mings. rush for Christmas trees is on. Spanning over 12 acres busy all 12 months of the year. Such activity has given this hobby a whole new on the rolling hills just west of Ellsworth Road are 10 "It is full-time, part-time work," added Gordon, meaning. Nearly 600 wreaths have been made so far varieties of spruce, pine, and fir trees, each grown with a chuckle. and Phyllis figures that about another 100 should with special care in hopes of making a perfectly Gordon also works for a tool and die shop in East satisfy all their requests. The majority of the wreaths shaped tree. Jordan and Phyllis drives a school bus for Ellsworth are sold to wholesalers who market them across the McPherson Evergreens, owned and operated by Public Schools. country. Gordon and Phyllis McPherson, is a company that What customers will also notice when they come to One year someone told Phyllis that one of her was generated out of a need for local, fresh greenery. the farm this season is the display of festively deco wreaths even went to the White House, though she rated wreaths that joined the Christmas tree business questions the truth of that story.The wreaths are also "It all started with the local church having trouble as one of Phyllis' hobbies. shown at area bazaars and sold to local florists. finding fresh trees to sell in their lot," said Gordon. "I started making wreaths as inexpensive Christ These next few weeks should fly by at the McPherson "So, we thought we would grow some of our own." mas gifts years ago," said Phyllis. "This wreath- farm, as they work like elves spreading holiday spirit That was back in 1982 when the McPhersons planted making has just sort of mushroomed." across the county and beyond. their first batch of trees. And though the couple has been harvesting their trees for three years now, 1993 wj^tnaik the first big cutting. "It started out as a hobby, now it's work," com mented Gordon with a smile. He estimated the total number of trees at 12,000. The land became available for the McPhersons to purchase around the time that they discovered their niche in the Christmas tree market. So they decided to take the planting plunge. Besides Christmas trees, they raise landscape shrubbery and evergreens for transplanting. With a wide selection as a choose-and-cut tree farm, Phyllis described the farm as "a good place to get a good, fresh tree." Depending on the variety and size of the tree, prices range between $10 and $30. This Christmas season, the McPhersons will see "No Trespassing" signs for sale -100 each at The Torch office 2461 Main St., Central Lake and the AntrimCounty News office 206 N. Bridge St., Bellaire MAKING WREATHS IS a family affair at the McPherson farm. Here, Phyllis and Gordon McPherson show a holiday wreath designed by their 14-year-old son Phillip. 16-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER8, 1993-TORCH/JOURNAL Festival of the Bells celebrates holiday season Get ready to ling in the holidays at East Jordan's the elementary school. Winners of the Residential and Merchant Decorat Festival of the Bells! The biggest festival day is Dec. 16. Included in the ing Contest will be announced during Community Sponsored by the East Jordan Area Chamber of Community Night celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. that Night Forms are still available the downtown and Commerce, the annual event gets underway Moa, evening will be a Santa Parade and Senior Center west side locations of sponsor FMB Northwestern Dec. 13, and continues through Fri., Dec. 17. "Meet Santa" Open House. Another openhouse at the Bank, as well as at Glen's Market Deadline to turn Ongoing throughout the festival will be a Show and police station, also from 5 to 7 pjn., will give resi forms in to FMB or the FJ Shoppe is Dec. 10, with SaleofAngels,dailyfromnoonto4pjn.intheJordan dents a chance to meet new East Jordan Chief of judging taking place Dec. 11 and 12. River Arts Council building on Main Street Other Police Jerry Alward .Visitors are invited to bring a Throughout me five festival days, shoppers should special events include a Dec. 14 Dinner with Santa at handmade ornament for the station's children's tree. look for the special bell logo in the windows of participating merchants, many of whom have special Concerts slated at local schools evening and Sunday hours. The Central Lake sixth junior high, and sixth- Christmas Montage. jah Chorus. grade, middle school and grade bands will present The senior high band Admission will be by COLDUJeUL senior high school bands their annual Christmas will perform La Fiesta donation at the door. All along with the Central Concert on Moa, Dec. 13, Brava, Overture 1812, donations will go toward BANKER• Lake High School choir at 7 p.m. in the EHS gym Snow Bells, Four Carols the Ellsworth Senior High will present their annual nasium. for Christmas, TerraNova Band concert uniform Christmas Concert on The sixth-grade band Overture, and the Hallelu fund. ALL SEASONS REALTY Thurs., Dec. 16, in the will perform a collection WATERFRONT HOME CLHS gymnasium at 7:30 of Christmas carols includ pjn. ing Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Directed by James GoodKing Wenceslas, Up Fischer K# Schoensee, the sixth-grade on the Housetop, Deck the band will perform a med Halls.sMWeWishYoua Dealt/ ar ley of Good King Wence- Merry Christmas. 123 N. Bridge Bellaire, Mi. 49615 slas, Jolly Old St. Nicho Selections from the jun (616) 533-8616 las, and Up on the House ior high band will include mis 1 EC-89 THIS COTTAGE IS on Scott Lake, which is good i top; and We, Wish You a Manchester March, Drag Ask for L!=± y I fishing and a lovely site. Large detached garage for storage. 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