••• • •••••' ,•" v Clinton County News \ 24 PAGES SEPTEMBER 24,1Q75 ST. JOHNS, MICHIGAN 46879 15 Cents More study for US-27 propose The State Highway Commission has postponed announcing its decision on where 3 Threats' of court suits have been in the air, Township where US 127 ends and would' From there, it would use the existing road they're going to place the new U.S. 27 and especially since Smith & Associates didn't moveuptheeasternsideofthecounty.west and would pass over the existing Maple f has sent the Wilbur Smith & Associates' recommend the "no build" route, which °T Chandler and Krepps Rjad;bypass ingSt. River Bridge on^ts way Ito Ithaca. The recommendation for route C3e back to the many county residents favor Jonns and nooking UP Wltn the existing U.S. stretch from Coloney Road to Ithaca would State Department of Highways and Trans­ The C3e route would start in DeWitt 27 altenment at Colony Road- be uPgraded to a limited access highway. portation for further study. The Highway Commission was to have originally announced its decision on Aug. 27, but decided they needed more time and put off a decision until their Sept. 24 meeting. Now, however, they've decided not,to take any action until their Oct. 22 meeting because 4 Highway Dept. official said: "primarily because there's a nded for further review." The official, who asked not be named, said the real reason the U.S. 27 decision has been put off is because, "there's a lot of unhap- piness on the part of the citizens involved and there has not been enough in-depjh study made." "It's a complex problenvthat needs more time for an in-depth review." The official was referring to the protests of citizen's and environmentalist groups in 1 Clinton and Gratiot Counties and from other # ^; areas who have been vociferous in their lyihr '! Kw#riPi ^1'* \\W® opposition to a new highway at public hearings and meetings held during the past US-27 Proposal Route C3e Fred Barton of R-3 St. Johns is shown caining a rocking chair on the courthouse lawn, Saturday. Home Tour success ST. JOHNS -- The 1975 Clinton County undercroft of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Historical Society Home Tour Festival was while many arts and crafts of yesteryear a huge success according to Mrs. John were demonstrated at the festival. Rumbaugh, general chairman of the Home Several children took turns churning Tour committee. butter while their elders compared their She reported that about 825 people toured modern conveniences with the conveniences the antique show at Rodney B. Wilson High of their forebears. School during the celebration in St. Johns and close to 2000 people toured St. Johns There were many antique cars on display homes of historical interest. by the Clinton County Antique Car Club. In short, there were displays for everyone. (See photos at left and Page 2) Jtfrs.-Rumbaugh estimated that more than., Mrs. William Richards Jr., reported^the 2'ooapepule topk partin the festivities at the," M 1 >« Congregational Ohtifch sold 42 batches of • courthouse and, tha't even more delighted in" homemade ice cream at their ice cream the historical displays in the downtown social. windows during the past week. The weather cooperated until 4:30 when The proceeds from the festival will be the rain sprinkles could no longer be used to establish a /county historical ignored. The arts and crafts people picked museum. up their booths and left the courthouse The Clinton County Historical Society green. meets the 3d Thursday of every month. \ In addition to the exhibits, historical The next meeting will be Oct. 16 in Bathl exhibits of historical interest were displayed The society is still working on its house in many downtown windows. marking project and hopes to have maps The Clinton County Senior Citizens showing each century old structure by next James Moore, St. Johns Exchange Club president displays a bit larger version of the displayed a collection of antique quilts in the spring. toothbrushes to be sold by the Exchange Club members Sept. 26 in various St, Johns business locations. The proceeds from the sale go toward local youth projects including Mystic Lake Camp, tickets to Hospitalar Circus, Christmas party for orphans, Boys Club, Bath ponders-what poys State, Freedom Shrine, Youth for Christ donation, Soapbox Derby donation, Little League lighting and swimmingpool donation. The brushes are $1. j Two youngsters are mesmerized by this view of yesteryear: the music of the calliope to do with sewer? ' lent a festive mooclto the celebration al the courthouse. General Telephone , By Jane Morrlss The township board, faced with dwindling County News Writer options, voted unanimously to buy a full- page advertisement to inform the county The old question of "What is Bath going to residents of the possibility that they may adds equipment do with its 4.2 million sewer project?" was have to b.ear the financial burden of the project if Bath is unable to hook into the pondered by the Bath Twp. Trustees at thefr The completion of installation of over by the continued residential and com­ regular meeting Sept. 16. DeWitt Twp. sewage treatment plant on $62,000 in additional and improved Central Herbison Rd. mercial development in the St. Johns area. Office equipment in General Telephone's St. "We at General Telephone are committed Before Bath Twp. sewers can| be con­ Johns office was announced today by Norm to providing the best possible service for our Bike-A-Thon to nected to the DeWitt Twp. sewage treatment Krievins, Owosso Division manager. St. Johns customers and will continue'to plant, a wastewater treatment authority The project provides for the addition of 400 expand our facilities as demand dictates," must be formed to include Bath Twp., terminals, and associated trunking to meet Krievins said. This new equipment will be DeWitt City, Watertown Twp., and DeWitt' expected local customer, growth stimulated cut into service in October, 1975. benefit American Twp,, or the County Board of Com- /missioners must approve the DeWitt Twp. - Bath Twp. sew.er pact of, June. Methodist youth march Cancer Society Representatives from the four municipalities met three weeks ago and FOWLER - A'county-wide Bike-A-Thon reached an agreement that would assess Saturday, Oct. 4, will benefit the American Bath for the use of the facility according to to help combat Leukemia Cancer Society. the volume of, sewage processed. .However, The Bike-A-Thon is sponsored by the DeWitt City and Watert&wn Twp. boards ST. JOHNS -- Ninety St. Johns Methodist at St. Jude's to continue their research on Fowler Jaycees with all of the Clinton refused to approve the proposal, and the youth will be knocking on area doors Sun­ many childhood diseases including County Jayeee chapters participating in the County Commissioners voted 6-4 not to day, Sept. 28, from 1-4 p.m. to raise money leukemia, cancer and various muscle event. approve the agreement. for ALSAC, the fund-raising arm of the St. disorders, To qualify, riders must have at least 5 Circuit Court will determine whether the Jude Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. sponsors at 5 cents a mile or 1 sponsor at 25 county has a responsibility to provide Bath Marchers will be wearing badges with a The hospital provides patient care free tof cents a mile. v with Sewage treatment facilities Sept. 26. photograph of Danny Thomas, president of charge for children, . Children under 12 must be accompanied Bath .has a 2-year-old contract with the ALSAC and constant fund raiser for the Over 80% of the funds provided by ALSAC by an adult. Clinton Department of Public Works, Since research hospital. comes from teenager marches conducted by The ride is to be 20 miles, with par­ {See Page 2) Money from the march will enable doctors volunteer young, Americans. ticipants riding as far as they desire and finishing at any checkpoint. Refreshments and lunch will be served at St. Johns is host for Marching Band Show check-points along the way. Area Marching bands will be performing on the St. Johns football field Saturday, Bicentennial Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. The Second Annual Clinton County Marching Band Show will be held at the city park. celehration- Participating are the following Clinton County Bands: Bath, DeWitt, Fowler, Ovid- Elsie, Pewamo-Westphalia, St. Johns 9th grade and St. Johns Redwing Band, set in fowler As an added attraction the John Glenn High School Band from Bay City will per­ FOWLER - A Bicentennial celebration form as guest band. • will be held in Fowler Saturday, Oct. 4. Students from the schools spend the af­ Included in the activities will be a JBike-A- ternoon in St. Johns rehearsing for the Thon to raise funds for the" American Cancer conclusion to the evening - a massed band -Society, contests for children, antique performance, St. $*U* ftedtttitf THwuAi*? gurnet display, musical program, concessions, Admission is $1 for adults and 50c for Mrs. Bcrnadine Whitcomb of Scott ltd., St, Johns, demonstrates the ancient-art of square dancing and a bike sale,' students. spinning wool for an interested audience. SHOWTIMES: COMING ATTRACTIONS: Starts FRIDAY! One of our on n, ALL FAMILY Friday • Saturday - Sunday 00 3Day80n,y .Airport 1975 2 Shows Nitely 7 & 9 p.m. ADULTS WiKSaurs, ALL FUN Apple Dumpling Gang f * CLINTON THEATRE Se l $ 00 is Missing P- 26-27-28 ALL DISNEYI Walking Tall Part 2 Don't Miss The Fun! CHILDREN ST. JOHNS «»IH WAIT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS' i 2 - . ' \ CLINTON COUNTY NEWS, ST. JQHNS, MICHIGAN .September 24, 1975 i (\ County Historical Society Home Jour celebration Kidsand adults enjoy "**r^Wn-wl-»w ,i,i(„ John Hannah and Bill Morriss two members of the Men's Art Club, oversee' the arts and crafts booths at the festival.