Should students be allowed I ta honor fallen classmates? See Hoard’s Red Hawk Recap, page 3 I 32 PAGES VOLUME 91, NUMBER 48 . __ __- ’Y.’ - WEDNESDAY, EBRUARYCHRONICLE 25,1998 FIFTY CENTS Proposed new Low bidders selected campground to Non-union school cost $92,800 salaries up 2.25% Trustee Matt Prieskorn The proposed development urged council members to Non-union and administra- put into the proposed trip. Membership for all 5 bands of a campground in Cass examine the village’s other tive salaries for 1998-99 Trustee Jim Turner made a at the school grew from 200 City remains alive, but the were adopted by the Cass motion to endorse the band to 215 this year and is pro- project is far from becoming recreational needs, including improving/expanding exist- City School Board in its trip, but it was defeated by a jected next year bctween 231 reality,judging by discussion ing facilities, before pouring regular session at the high 2-6 vote. and 270 members. at a monthly Village Council money into a new project, school Monday night. While turning down the meeting Monday night. The board accepted the rec- band’s request, the board SCHOOL BIDS Council members discussed And, he added, there are other suggestions, such as ommendations of the salary urged Smigell to see if an- the proposal and agreed to While have Yct to developing an site committee and granted a other date could be arranged continue investigating the access and promised quick approval be for renovating along the Cass River. 2.25 percent raise. It also re- possibilities. However, trust- newed all administration if hc is successful. the former school annex into ees also made it clear that the Trustees agreed to progress slowly, referring the proposal contracts for 2 years except Smigell also reported grow- the Center, village won’t be ready to ing numbers in the band, es- low bidders have ken estab- to the council’s Parks and for the superintendent which look at financing until other BEING FIRST IN the 21st century is Michigan’s goal, Gov. Promotion Committee for is for 3 years. pecially in high school. Last lished- recreational projects are ex- year there were 42 members, Awarding the contractshas further study. John Engler told those gathered at a town hall-style meeting Committee members Allan amined and prioritized, and Hartwick, Marilyn Peters this year, 63 members and been delayed So that the to- the public has its say. FARMER’S MARKET Friday at the Cass City Village Municipal Building. and Danny Haag met with.. all membership projected for t!!- .cc!st t,””.!“ b,e, The campground would be administrators to review IS- next year is to be between 75 wnicn nanlmts, a cooperative effort involv- Pleasc turn to back page. Turning to other matters, sues relating to contacts in- and 90. ing the Cass City Schools, Downing outlined an effort In 2 years cluding salary. Cass City Economic Devel- by the Cass City Downtown The raises maintained the opment Corporation and thc Development Authority to board’s policy of remaining village. competitive with wages paid Village Manager Jane sponsor a farmer’s market in the downtown area on Satur- Engler promises M-81 by other schools and Cass lo arraign trio Downing lauded the work of day mornings. City will not be the highest EDC members, who have al- or the lowest. ready approached school of- Plans call for the market to make its debut July 4 and The supcrintendent’s new in circuit court ficials about locating the continue through September salary is $73,202.00 which campground just north of the U ranks 10th out of the 13 area sledding hill on school prop- in the parking lot area di- Bruce Bartle, 72. rectly south of the village schools reviewed. The aver- A Trio of Cass City resi- erty, The suspects believed municipal building. It will take nearly 2 years, M-8 1 from Ellington to Car0 Prior to Engler’s Cass City age supcrintcndent’s salary dents charged with planning Downing noted develop- Bartle kept large sums of “Wc’re going to promote but the ride from Cass City in the summer of 1999. visit, the governor stopped at for the schools is $75,769.00. the robbery and murder of a ment of a campground has money in his residence, ac- and advertise it throughout to Caro and beyond on M- During a brief news confer- Walbro Corp. in Caro, whcrc The complete range of sala- Deford area man face ar- been among the “wish list” cording to police, who said the Thumb,” Downing said, 8 1 will eventually be smooth ence, Engler also briefly ad- he recognized the Thurnh ries with last year’s wages raignments in Tuscola items in the village’s Master the 2 oldcr suspccts allegedly adding contacts have already sailing all the way. dressed the state’s proposed corporation’s participation in comparcd to this year’s is County Circuit Friday. Recreation Plan for some planned to usc their shares of been madc with a host of That was the word Friday take-over of some primary the state’s job training pro- listed on page 12 of this is- The defendants, Dean Aus- time. money taken in the robbery commercial and individual from Gov. John Engler, who roads across the state, al- gram in reccnt years. sue. tin McBride, 14, Richard L. She outlined a preliminary to purchase bus tickets to vendors and growers, as well along with State Rep. Mike though he objected to the In Cass City, he reiterated HOT SEAT Lesoski, 17, and Robert D. proposal creating 30 camp Green and State Sen. Joel term “take-over,” saying the his goal to make Michigan McPhail, 20, all waived their W i s I: c) n s i n , where they sites at a cost of roughly as the Amish community. In addition, organizers hope Gougeon made a stop in Cass state isn’t forcing counties to “first in thc 2 I st century. ‘I’he board was placed in the rights to preliminary exami- planned to mect 2 girls they $92,800. had met on thc internet. to schedule special activities City during a sweep of the relinquish control. “People arc beginning to hot scat when it was forced nations last week in Tuscola The estimate includes Thumb that included stops in “The process is one in realize what ;i great place to settle a conflict in sched- County District Court. ?’he suspects also allegedly $14,000 to provide sewer and entertainment. Vendors interested in par- Caro, Bad Axe and which we should negotiate,” Michigan is to do business,” uling between the band and The trio remain lodged in discussed killing Bartle and service and another $25,000 dumping his body in a pond. ticipating will be required to Sandusky. Engler said, adding nothing Engler said after announcing the forensics squad. the county jail in lieu of for water service, $14,800 Nearly 40 people represent- is set in stone at this point. that Site Selection Maga/.ine When the school activities’ bond, which has been set at The robbery never materi- for construction of an access rent space. “We don’t want it to be a flea market or rum- ing village government, Engler noted the state has has awarded Michigan its agcnda was established for $250,000 for McBride and alized. Reports indicate the road, $30,000 for a building community leaders, business 1 18,000 miles of primary Governor’s Cup for drawing the school ycar, Chad $50,000 for Lesoski and suspects flcd aftcr Bartle that would house an office, mage sale. people will have to apply,” Downing assured owners and others visited roads, yet is responsible for the greatest number of‘ ncw Daniels had rescrved April McPhail. spottcd onc ol‘thcm near his bathrooms and storage with Engler during’his visit only 9,000 miles. It makes businesses and business ex- 30 for forensics competition All 3 suspects have been trtiiler Fcb. 3. space, and $9,000 for camp the council. “We really think that it will to the Cass City Municipal sense, he said, for the state pansions. when Cass City will host the arraigned on chargcs of con- Investigators said an infor- site equipment (fire pits, Building. to maintain aFd improve a Engler touted thc crcation state meet. spiracy to commit first de- mant had notified police that grills and picnic tables). be a draw for the commu- nity.” The governor covered a larger share of those roads. of new jobs, irnplcrncntation Jason Smigcll, music in- gree (premeditated) murder, 3 inales were planning to rob Downing suggested that wide range of topics, from “I think that makes for bet- of several tax cuts and structor, wanted the board to which carries a maximum Bartle. ‘I‘he infot-rnationwas village officials could apply IN OTHER BUSINESS transportation funding to the ter planning, better prioritiz- downsizing of state govern- approve a trip April 30 to penalty of up to life in prison passed on to Bartle, who for a state recreation grant state’s business climate. i ng .” ment in recent ycars, saying May 3 for some 50 band stu- and a $10,000 fine; con- called 91 1 after spotting a that would cover up to 75 Engler said the state will Road commission officials he’s confident Michigan wi I I dents to participate in the spiracy to commit armed subject in dark clothing out- percent of the cost. In other business Monday, the council: spend $500 million more in in Tuscola County say the continue to be a leader in at- “Big Apple 98” Festival in robbcry, conspiracy to com- side his home.