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W ednesday. Jan u ary 7, 1998
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RM K Time Repair opens
Timepieces
get ‘T.L.C:
from expert
repairman
A new downtown business has opened that features a local face. Vassarite
Rob Butts recently established his new RMK Time Repair Shop. The busi­
ness is located inside of C & S Jewelers in downtown Vassar.
For the past five years Rob has worked full-time for Newton Plumbing
and Heating as a furnace technician, but in December dropped back to parttime in order to pursue what he loves-watch and clock repair.
‘‘I’ve been repairing clocks and watches for about eight years,” said Rob.
“Looking back I think I was most influenced when I was very small by my
uncle. Don Dietrich, who ran a clock repair shop in Frankenmuth.”
Rob said later in years when he had accumulated a few pocket watches of
his own that needed repairing he studied and researched how to do the job
himself.
“Probably another person who influenced me a lot was Suzanne l.ane."
added Rob. “She gave me a lot o f her father's and grandfather’s repair tool­
ing from when they operated Wightman’s Jewelry Store in Vassar where the
Pioneer Times office is today.
At RMK Rob will repair anything from pocket watches to antique clocks
and grandfather clocks. He will be at his business from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Thursdays and Fridays and from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. He also will
make house calls in the evenings by appointments for grandfather clocks.
Rob says he most enjoys working on the very early movements from the
1850's to 1900.
“ In those years the mechanical mechanisms utilized were very intriguing,”
said Rob. “Most were manufactured by hand and each one was a little bit dif­
ferent. Sometimes it can be very difficult to resolve w hat’s wrong and that's
what makes it fun. It’s just something I enjoy working at and it’s different
everyday.”
But Rob says not all Matches are worth the cost o f repair. The first thing,
is to look at the value of the watch and determine the extent and cost of
repair needed. Sometimes it is cost prohibitive. Some parts for the old
watches and clocks are available new. but others Rob himself manufactures.
Rob says generally the cost to repair a watch or clock runs from $30-5100
and usually takes one to two weeks of time.
One of Rob’s prized possessions is a pocket watch he purchased from
Auctioneer Herb Albrecht. The silver pocket watch was made between 18871888 and ha* ‘Frank W. Wightman. Vassar. Mich.’ of Wightman Jewelers
inscribed on the watch movement itself behind two covers.
Rob is also an avid Vassar area antique memorabilia collector. Since 1987
when he found a milk bottle from the Walworth Dairy Rob has been scour­
ing garage sales and auctions for those finds.
Currently Rob is working on the repair o f tire Vassar City town clock
which will be replaced on the Chiropractic of Vavsar building at the com er
of Huron Avenue and Main Street this spring. One mechanical movement is
completed, and Rob is now starting on the second movement. He also will
make a new hour hand and face for one side o f the clock.
For expert clock or watch repair call Rob at 823-0120.
Rob B utts is pictured in his w orkshop putting u cu sto m er's pocket w atch back together a fte r repair. The
new business opened in C & S Jew elers in dow ntow n V assar in December.
Ballots inside on Pages 6- 7
Votefor the
‘People
For the second year running the
Vassar Pioneer Times is sponsor­
ing the People’s Choice Award
Contest.
The contest features 12 people
or group.-* from the Vassar commu­
nity who were honored by the
Times (one per month), throughout
the past year. They are people who
work in their own special way to
make Vassar a better place to live,
work and play.
There arc always those people
in a community w ho do not seek
out or receive public recognition
for their good deeds; hence, the
People’s Choice Award w as bom
flie People’s Choice Aw aid is
different than other organizational
type of awards because it is based
not on one organization or club,
but simply on what these honorecs
have accomplished as individuals.
This year, we will again let you
the public decide on the overall
w inner of the People’s Choice
Award.
On pages 6-7 you will find bal­
lots on which you can vote. All
votes must be received by the
Vassar Pioneer Times by Jan. 14,
1998 and only original ballots will
be accepted.
Vour vote also enters you in a
random drawing to win a $25 gift
certificate to the Vassar business of
your choice, providing your name,
address and phone number are
included
on
your
ballot!
Anonymous votes will also be
accepted.
The winner o f the People’s
Choice Award will be honored at
the Community Awards Banquet
on Jan. 24 with a plaque of recog­
nition.
The
Com m unity
Awards
Banquet tickets are now on sale at
Vassar City Hall, and at the Vassar
Pioneer Times office. Cost is $15
per person.
The evening will include a
social hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m., a
buffet style dinner at 7 p.m., the
awards ceremony, and dancing to a
live band from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
rhis year the awards portion has
been opened up to include a wider
range of honorees from throughout
the City of Vassar.
The Tunes will run the People’s
Choice Award honr».xe along with
ail the other honorees from the
banquet in the Jan. 28 edition.
People’s Choice Award ballots
can be mailed to the Vassar
Pioneer Times at 113 South Main
Street. Vassar. Mich. 48768 or
dropped off at the office located
next door to the Secretary o f State
office. There is also a mail slot in
the front door for after hours.
THE VASSAR PIONEER TIM ES, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, 1998 PAGE 2
Area Happenings
SENIOR CITIZENS TO MEET
The Vassar Area Senior Citizens Club will meet on Jan K at Vassar C'ity
Mall at 12p.m. Please brine a dish to pass and your own table service. The
election of officers w ill held during tins meeting.
S IM .E E S DANCE IN CARO
A singles dance will be held on Jan 9 in. The Backroom,' of the
Brentwood Restaurant in Caro. Music will be provided by I) J. Dave
1 eM aster from 8 30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Appropriate dress is required
There is a $5 admission fee. For more information call 517-683-2723.
CHRISTM AS COMPOST
Tuscola County Recycling will be holding a Christmas Compost
Project, for used Christmas trees, on Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to I p.m., at the
Vassar Industrial Park on Enterprise Drive. For each tree dropped off. a
certificate for a free tree seedling will be offered. The seedlings may be
picked up at the Tuscola County Soil Conservation District Spring Sale.
The trees will be mulched into chips that will be used for various outdoor
projects. Anyone interested in retaining the chips is asked to bring a bag or
container.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO MEET
The Watrousvillc/Caro Historical Society will meet on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Caro Municipal Building in Caro. Bill Terbush and Dave O ’Connor
will present a program on gun safety. Refreshments will be served follow­
ing the meeting. The public is invited to attend.
VASSAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
The Vassar Historical Society will meet on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Vassar
High School Library. The public is welcome to attend.
MOBILE MEDICAL RESPONSE CLASSES
The Mobile Medical Response. Inc., will offer medical first responder
and basic emergency medical technician classes in Caro on Feb. 2 through
June 17 The class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-10 p.m.
at Great Lakes College Campus. Registration deadline is Jan 19. For more
information regarding fees or registration contact M MR’s education
department at 758-2900, ext. 230.
RIGHT TO LIFE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
The Tuscola County Right to Life will hold the annual Candlelight Vigil
on Jan 22 at 6 p.m.. at the county courthouse The event will memorialize
and remember the unborn children lost to abortion since the Jan. 22. 1973
Roc vs. Wade court decision. Special guests will include Senator Joel
Gougeon and State Representative Mike Green. Those participating
should being a candle or a flashlight (a limited amount of candles will be
available), ro r more information call Vicki at 517-673-5782.
CHORE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SENIORS
The Human Development Commission (HDC) is reminding the public
that chore services are available to home-bound seniors. CHORE offers
assistance to seniors (age 60 or older) who have no one to assist them w ith
their homes. Services include major household chores such as window
washing, shampooing carpets, tnmming shrubs, washing walls, and other
maintenance tasks A donation is requested from the seniors to help defray
the cost of the program. For more information contact Carol Wciland at
800-843-6394. Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO SENIORS
lan Development Commission provides transportation for
The Human
iscola County. The program
provides trips to meuical appointseniors in Tuscola
pr
ments. the pharmacy
ic or hospital. A 48-hour request notice is necessary for
scheduling. The service
is tree to anyone age oO and older, but a donation
er
is requeued to help
For more information call Carol
Ip support the .program
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Wciland at I 800-843-6394, Monday through Friday. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p m
BLUE WATER CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES
The Blue Water Center for Independent Living is a non-profit, consumer
driven agency that provides services to all persons with disabilities in St.
Clair, Huron. Tuscola. Lapeer and Sanilac counties. The agency provides
counseling and therapy, support groups, independent living training and
employment serv ices For more information call 5l7-672-2>04 or write to
1111 W’. Caro. P.O. Box 296. Suite B. Cam. Michigan 48723.
HUMANE SOCIETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Humane Society o f Tuscola County is offering free humane educa­
tional programs for children's groups. They will consist of. ‘story hour.’
type programs, tailored to different situations. For more infomiation con­
tact iV Susan Hoppe at 517-872-2255.
HUMANE SOCIETY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
The Humane Society of Tuscola County is introducing a program which
will provide financial incentive to pet owners to spay/neuter their cats and
dogs The group is offering a $25 gift certificate to pet owners to use at
their own veterinarians office. To apply for the certificate call Betty
Hayward at 517-673-7847 To contnnule. send a check to P.O. Box 6.
Vassar. Michigan 49768 Make checks payable to Humane Society of
Tuscola County and designate for spay/neuter program.
VFW MEETINGS
All meetings o f the Mayville/Vassar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
#10884 w ill be conducted "on the second
of each month unless
iy ot
j n d Sunday
members of thee post vote otherwise.
otnerwise. Meetings
M eetings will be held at the American
l.cgion Hall. 248 West Main Street. Mayville.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Blood pressure clinics will be held at the Human Development
Commission Senior Meal Site in Vassar. located in the Ivan Middleton
Hall. Vassar Fairgrounds on the second Monday of each month from 10
a m to 12 p.m..
COi LEGE NEWS
Hildebrant inducted into
national honor society
Karen Hildebrant, of Vassar. a
senior in Ferris State University's
College (FSU) of Arts and Sciences,
was recently inducted into the Delta
Epsilon chapter of the Lambda Pi
Eta (LPE) national communication
honor society.
Karen Paquette, acting president;
Carriann Carlson, charter member;
Susan Hector, and Eric Kammer
were the installing officers. Other
members who assisted with the
event included Karen Bryant.
Danielle Langford M etzger, and
Amy Furst.
G uest speakers were William
Sederburg, FSU president; and Tom
Jacobs, a 1991 FSU graduate and
former debater.
Sederburg encouraged the new
honor society members to view their
recognition as a challenge to use
their talents to improve the world.
Jacobs spoke on how important
communication skills have been in
his career.
To gain recognition in LPE, a stu­
dent must have earned at least 58
Marketing students
attend conference
in Milwaukee, Wis.
More than 3,000 marketing stu­
dents attended the Central Region
DEC A Leadership Conference in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Among them were nine students
from the Tuscola Technology
Center. (TTC); Katie Ahrens and
Mike Ruppal of Akron-Fairgrove.
Chad Anselmi and Sonny Earls of
M illington. Terri Hockstad. Tim
Hunter and Archie Rodenbo of
Kingston, and Tcra Van Vecst and
Jennifer Warack of Reese. Group
advisor is Shem Diegel.
Students chose to attend work­
shops emphasizing sports and enter­
tainment. marketing and promotion,
and technology development. Some
of the companies and organizations
presenting w orkshops included
Coca Cola, la n d 's End. Milwaukee
Bucks. M cD onald's and Oscar
Mayer.
TTC's DECA students also toured
Chicago for two days. They visited
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M ercantile
Exchange and Marshall Field's
department store. The highlight of
the trip was dinner at Michael
Jordan's restaurant and attending the
Beauty and The Beast at the Chicago
Theater.
DECA is a youth organization
which promotes the development of
leadership skills in the career areas
of marketing and management.
CARPET
credit hours, an overall GPA of 3.00,
12 credit hours in communication
with a GPA in those courses of 3.25
or better, and be a full-time student
at the university. Inductions are held
twice each year.
LPE is the recognized undergrad­
uate communication honor society
sponsored
by
the
National
Com m unication Association. In
19%. LPE became a member o f the
Association of College Honor
Societies, which includes Omicron
Delta Kappa
The FSU Delta Epsilon Chapter of
L.PE was chartered in December of
1995, and installed its charter hon­
orary members in April of 1996. The
chapter advisor is Dr. Sandy
Alspach,
associate
professor.
Humanities.
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T H E VASSAR P IO N E E R TIM ES, WEDNESDAY, JA N . 7, 1998 PA G E 3
Vassar’s Fair to be revitalized!
The Vassar Fair is taking on a
new look, with activities sched­
uled to take place from June 22-28
this year.
Several new m em bers have been
added to the roster o f the Vassar
F air A ssociation bringing with
them some new ideas and redefin­
ing old ideas to enliven the fair. In
recent years many changes have
been made to the program, and this
com ing year is no exception.
Look for a possible return of
fem ale m ud-w restling, but perhaps
with some new variations.
M embers are also considering
the follow ing possibilities, some
of which have not been seen for
several years: a Chili Cookoff, or
possibly a pastry contest o f some
kind; a truck pull to accompany
the popular horse-pulling contest;
a m iniature horse show and possi­
bly a full size horse show o f some
kind; an ox roast (or at least a pig);
50-50 bingo under the big tent
again; an ugly truck contest, and in
keeping with the truck pull crow d,
possibly a d em olition derby; a
tractor pull; an old car show; and
last but not least, dancing girls.
The program is slow ly being
developed at the present time and
final announcem ents will follow. A
carnival is also expected to be part
o f the festivities again after an
absence o f several years.
M embers are looking into the
possibility o f bringing a traveling
lo g -ro llin g show to the fa ir­
g rounds. com p lete w ith canoe
jousting and log chopping co n ­
tests.
In spite of the fact that there is
no body o f w ater on the fa ir­
grounds, the program is possible
because the traveling group brings
its own pond.
Owners o f food w agons wishing
to be part of the revitalized fair for
1998 are asked to contact the
V assar F air A ssociation before
March to be guaranteed a spot.
C om m ercial exhibitors will be
offered outdoor space at no charge.
Exhibitors are asked to contact
Barbara M allak, fair association
secretary, at 823-8574.
The fair will be offering fewer
categories on the perennial, ‘pre­
m ium ,’ list. F orm erly all fairs
offe.cd a wide variety o f cate­
gories and the agricultural exhibits
were an integral part of every fair,
the Vassar Fair being no exception.
However, by positioning the fair
in June many o f those categories
will be elim inated.
The em phasis will be on har­
ness-racing as always and plans
are under way to add a sunroof to
the grandstands so spectators may
watch in greater com fort. A new
paint job for many o f the facilities
at the fairgrounds is also under
consideration.
Make plans now for the third
week in June to attend the new,
revised, updated, rejuvenated, and *
revitalized Vassar Fair!
Poster contest award winners
SCD sets annual
dinner meeting
The 54th Annual Tuscola Soil Conservation District m eeting will be
held on Jan. 22 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Caro High School C afeteria.
Tom Lounsbury will present a slide presentation on. "H unting Caribou
in the Land o f the Inuit." Dinner tickets are $7 and arc available from the
Tuscola Soil Conservation District Office at 1075 C leaver Road. Caro or
from D irectors Rick Seidler o f Kingston, Judy Long o f M illington.
G erald Hicks o f Deford. Henry G ruber o f Reese or Mike Findlay o f
Caro.
Gerald Hicks and Rick Seidler are com pleting three-year term s as d is­
trict directors. A nom inating com m ittee has selected Hicks and Barry
Sting in Area I and Seidler and Gerald Vandemark in Area II to run for
the positions. John Gyomory will be the election chairm an.
Richard and Larry Starkey have been named C onservationist o f the
Year for 1997 for their accom plishm ents in getting conservation on the
land. Curt and Todd Fackler received a G oodyear Award o f Merit for
their accom plishm ents in resource conservation.
The district also held a poster contest. First place went to Jam es Weber
o f M illington for Division One, Jessica Backus o f U nionvillc for
Division Two and Ashley Farnum of Caro for D ivision Three. Both
Weber and Farnum will com pete in national com petition.
During 1997 conservation practices included 20 erosion control struc­
tures. 379 acres o f tree planting. 4.600 acres o f soil testing, conservation
plans w ritten on 4.956 acres; 43 soil and w ater conservation referrals ser­
vices; 38.000 acres o f no-lill corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa planted
If there arc situations on your farm in need special attention to prevent
soil and w ater erosion, contact the SCD office at 517-673-8174.
Window contest winners
Follow ing the ju d gin g on Nov. 29 for the Vassar Hometown Holidays Business C hristm as Window
D ecorating C ontest, Atkins H ardware was awarded the first place plaque. Following close behind
was The W eathervane A ntique Emporium in second place, and Newton Plumbing and H eating in
third, both receiving framed certificates for their efforts. The Vassar C ham ber o f C om m erce spon­
sors the event each December, hoping to spread a little Christm as spirit throughout the city.
Pictured is Bob and Betty A tkins following the presentation o f the plaque.
New
ph
arm
acy
Richville’s Pretzel Fest
in
M
illington
benefits beautification
The community of Richville will host the fifth
annual Pretzel Fest Party on Jan. 16 at the Richville
Legion Hall on M-46.
The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a Happv Hour
including beer and set-ups but party attendees must
bring their own alcoholic beverages.
Hot D ’ Oeuvres will include Tiger Meat. Rocky
M ountain O ysters. Shrim p C ocktail. Sum m er
Sausage, and Cheese and Crackers
Dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. will include fish, chicken.
beef, venison, potato, vegetable, coleslaw, bread and
butter, relishes, and pie and coffee. The meai is being
donated and prepared by Norm's Market and helpers.
The evening will also include games, door prizes,
bingo, homemade pretzels, beer and popcorn.
Tickets are $10 per person and tax deductible dona­
tions are also being accepted.
All proceeds will be put towards the Richville
Beautification Project.
A new Millington business. Village Pharmacy, located at 8523 State
Street, has recently opened in town. The historic location known for past
Millington pharmacies, offers ihe yesteryear charm the town is known for.
along with modem pharmacy technology.
Village Pharmacy is a full service drug store with prescription drugs, over
the counter medicines, health care supplies, vitamins and herbal remedies,
magazines, and gifts.
The owner. Geoffrey Gale. RPh . is an experienced pharmacist with more
than 14 years in the pharmacy profession. He and his wife are very excited
about offering this service to the community and are planning a grand open­
ing celebration for early February.
Store hours arc from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. or. Saturdays.
THE VASSAR PIONEER TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, I 'M PAGE 4
VIEWPOINT
New vote-by-mail system approved
The
M ichigan
House
of
Representatives has approved a pro­
posal to make vote-by-mail a reality
in M ichigan. House D em ocrats
declared that mail-in ballots will
im prove voting efficiency by
upgrading an arcane system origi­
nally designed for 19th Century
elections.
"We can ’t expect a system
designed during a time when only
men could vote to meet the changing
demands of today's families." House
Speaker Curtis Hertel (D-Detroit)
said.
"We must move into the 21st
Century with a system which allows
more people to participate in our
democratic process,"
“Voters in Oregon are mailing in
their ballots, making better informed
votes from the com fort o f their
homes." said Representative Sharon
(iire (D-Clinton Township), sponsor
o f the bill.
“Michigan voters, too, deserve the
highest accessibility to the ballot ."
Oregon ran the first statewide
mail-only federal election in I 'M .
resulting in im pressively high
turnout rates. In some areas, voter
turnout increased more than 4<K)
percent Overall turnout for the elec­
tion was 66.3 percent
“It’s been almost three decades
since voter turnout was over 50 per­
cent in a Michigan gubernatorial
election," Gire said.
"If you’ve ever had to stand in
line more than an hour to vote, you
know why.”
Under the proposal passed by the
House, the Secretary of State, in
conjunction with local governments,
will conduct six to eight pilot pro­
jects on the local level between
1999-2003. Beginning in 2004. local
governments will be able to hold
local mail-in elections, and the
Secretary o f State may hold
statewide elections by mail.
Democrats, wary of concerns over
voter fraud, have built a series of
protections to help guarantee clean
elections:
•All ballots will be sent to regis­
tered voters by non-forwardable
mail with a pre-addressed return
envelops* and a secrecy envelope,
and records will be kept ol any
replacement ballots sent or received
to guard against, ‘double-voting.’
•Election officials will process a
ballot only if:
1) It is returned in the return iden­
tification envelope.
2) The return identification enve­
lope is signed by the voter.
3) The signature has been verified
against the signature on the voter’s
tions by mail found that one o f the
likely benefits would be reduced
costs per voter.
"There is a definite cost benefit to
the vote-by-mail system." Gire said.
“We can increase the number of
voters participating in elections
while saving taxpayer dollars.”
Democrats contend the changes
are a modernization of an arcane
registration card.
♦Finally, penalties arc provided
for those persons who:
1) Use force or other means to
unduly intluence a voter to vote in a
particular manner.
2) Attempt to keep a voter from
voting in an election my mail.
A study in which Secretary of
State Candice Miller endorsed elec-
system. The vote-by-mail method
has been proven effective in Oregon
and 16 other states.
House Democrats view vote-bymail as the first step toward con­
structing an elections system for the
future which takes into account the
hectic
lifestyles
of
modern
American families.
Reader’s Views
Athletic director thanks
all who donated food
Dcar editor.
On behalf of the Vassar Athletic
Department and the Vassar Food
Pantry. I would like to take this
opportunity to (hank all individuals
who participated in our I Ith Annual
Vassar
Athletic
Departm ent
Christmas Food Drive.
On Dec. 19. the Vassar Vulcans
Basketball Teams hosted the Reese
Rockets. Spectators could see the
game for $2 with the donation of
two non-perishable foot items,
instead of the normal admission
price of S3.
It is with great pleasure that I
announce there were 71 items donat­
ed at the evening’s competition All
donated items were delivered to the
Vassar Food Pantry.
Again, thank you to all who par­
ticipated in the Christm as Food
Drive, and we look forward to doing
it again next year. It is the Vassar
Athletic Department’s way of try ing
to help some of our local families in
need to have a little better holiday
season.
Yours in Athletics.
Dan Johnson
Vassar Athletic Director
Branson, Mo. is wonderful, but oh, the traffic!
“ Been on any trips lately?" a
friend asked
For more than a year. I've been
answering that question with “No."
Now I can say "Yes."
The first week in December I
went to Branson. Mo. So settle back
in your rockin' chair, let the snow
fall and (he w ind blow, and take an
armchair travelogue with the Port
Hope Retirees, a group whose title
can be misleading. True, many
retirees have “snow on the ro o f1and
a touch of arthritis here and there.
But. although we were tired at day’s
end. we still kept movin’!
The first day we stopped for a
fast-food lunch at noon, so we were
ready for the bounteous buffet at the
G olden Fork Restaurant at Terre
Haute. Ind., our overnight stop The
restaurant had all sorts of salads,
meats, vegetables and desserts. As I
was eying a scrumptious-looking
chocolate concoction, a woman
standing nearby said. “It looks won­
derful. but think of the calories.” We
divided a square and told ourselves
the calories had been removed'
The next day we continued on.
and arrived in Branson in late after­
noon Branson has experienced phe­
nomenal growth since its first coun­
try music show in 1959. That show
was called “The Baldknobbers." and
now there is a Baldknobher theater,
motel and restaurant.
The name "BaldknoWiers" seemed
a bit strange until I found the history
behind the name In 1885. a group of
men organized as the "Law and
Order League." w ith members taking
a secret oath. They met on a broad
hill called "Bald Knob" for the pur­
pose of restoring law and order in
Taney County, in which they lived.
Now fast-forw ard to the year
I960. An outdoor park, named
Silver Dollar City, opened near
Branson. It was developed around
Marvel Cave, and as the place grew
in popularity, visitors to the park
wanted evening entertainment. Two
families, the Presleys and the
Mahes. joined to produce a show
with their own families as the enter­
tainers
A dvertising was done by the
wives, and it was limited to their
standing along the highway, holding
signs inviting people to come to the
show. Some of the men drove along
w ith a loudspeaker on top of the car.
but officials ran them out of town.
The show ’s fame grew, and in
time was moved into Branson where
the Presley family had built a metal
building for performances. Some
nights they all stood in front and
watched for car lights, hoping some
folks would stop to see their show.
In the 1970s, a few more shows
began, and by the end o f the decade
traffic along Route 76 was bumper
to bumper at show time One theater
then — and now there are more than
30 theaters. Where will it end?
My first visit to Branson was sev­
eral years ago, in the month of
October. The scenery from our
motel was awesome, the valleys a
riot of fall colors as the trees seemed
to compete with the theaters for a
great show of their own That view
no longer exists.
What was once pn stine forested
valleys is now ribbons of roads with
motels and hotels, shopping malls,
manicured golf courses, and new
homes. On my second trip to
Branson, urban sprawl was just
beginning. On an early morning
walk. 1 saw a man sweeping the
parking lot next to the Presley the­
ater.
“How do the residents of Branson
feel about all the people and cars
coming hereV I asked.
"We like it just fine," he replied.
“We're making money hand over
fist."
“Don't Branson citizens hate all
this traffic?"
He shook his head.
“The people who live in town
keep off the main street. Tourists
keep on it There's no problem ”
TTiat was a few years ago. I won­
der if Branson residents are still as
relaxed about the new highways, (he
urban atmosphere, and the scenic
valleys gone forever.
Our first night in Branson we
went to the Jim Stafford show. A
magazine ad said. “ Branson is an ice
cream sundae and the nut’s on top."
Next to those words was a picture of
a sundae with Stafford on the top.
Mostly it was a comedy show,
with "chicken" dancers, floating
flashlights and flying saucers, and
balloon animals that flew over the
audience. Stafford kept up a steady
stream of humor with funny stories
and witty remarks.
There was a skit about a pie facto­
ry. and as the pies began to roll
along an assembly line, the audience*
knew that sooner or later there
would be at least one pie thrown.
The audience was right, for several
pies were thrown at the performers
Then Stafford picked up a guitar
and began to play. I don’t know
about the rest of the audience, but I
was amazed, for he played beautiful,
classical guitar. When he finished
there was thunderous applause, and I
wished he would have played
longer.
He had one more surprise. He
took a harmonica from his pocket
and proceeded to play a perfect
inspirational rendition of “O Holy
Night." It was the perfect ending for
his show.
We had a four-night stay at the
Baldknobher motel, with the restau­
rant as part of the complex. After all
of the bus riding and lots o f laughter
at the Stafford theater we were real­
ly ready for a hot shower and then to
bed.
Next week: The Rockettes. Dino.
The Dixie Stampede.
Ruby Maschke's column appears
each week..
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COMMUNITY
Military
Right to Life annual meeting
TH O M J . SPENC ER
Air F orce A irm an Thom J.
S pencer has graduated from basic
m ilitary training at Lackland Air
Force Base. San Antonio. Texas.
During the six weeks o f train­
ing. the airm an studied the Air
Force m ission, organization, and
custom s and receiv ed special
training in human relations.
In addition, airm en who com ­
plete basic training earn credits
tow ard
an
asso ciate
degree
through the Com m unity College
o f the Air Force.
S pencer is the son o f Mary E.
and stepson o f Bud Stecnbcrgh of
M illington.
He is a 1997 g raduate o f
M illington High School.
L E W IS
M arine Pfc. Ronald J. Lewis,
son of John Lewis o f M illington,
has recently co m p leted basic
training at M arine C orps Recruit
Depot, San Diego, C alifornia.
Lewis successfully com pleted
12 weeks o f training at 5 a.m ., by
running three m iles and perform ­
ing calisthenics. In addition to the
physical co n d itio n in g program ,
Lewis spent num erous hours in
classroom and field assignm ents
which included learning first aid.
uniform regulations, com bat w ater
survival, m arksm anship, hand-tohand
co m b at
and
asso rted
weapons training. They perform ed
close order drill and operated as a
small infantry unit during field
training.
Lewis and other recruits also
received instruction on the M arine
C o rp s'
core
valu eshonor,
courage and co m m itm en t, and
what the words mean in guiding
personal and professional conduct.
Lewis and fellow recruits ended
the train in g phase w ith. The
C ru cib le,’ a 54-hour team effort,
problem solving evolution which
culm inated with an em otional c e r­
em ony in which the recruits were
p resen ted the M arine C orps
Em blem , and were addressed as.
‘M arines.’ for the first time since
boot cam p began.
Lew is jo in s 4 1 .0 0 0 men and
women who will enter the M arine
C orps this year from all over the
country.
Lew is is a 1996 graduate o f
M illington High School.
On Jan. 15, 1998 the Tuscola
County Right to Life, (RTL), will
hold their annual meeting for 1998.
beginning at 6 p.m. at the
Indianfields Public Library (Caro
Library), located at 840 West Frank
Street, Caro.
“This is perhaps the most impor­
tant meeting of the year for the orga­
nization. and attendance by mem­
bers and the interested public is very
important in shaping the future of
the pro-life movement in Tuscola
County," stated Ryan M itchell.
Tuscola County RTL secretary and
membership director.
The agenda for the evening will
include the election of officers,
adoption of a new budget, and estab­
lishment of membership dues along
with the finalization of the annual
dinner plans. Everyone is welcomed
to attend and to consider serving on
the board.
Those wishing to vote during the
annual meeting must have main­
tained membership with the county
affiliate during 1997 or must have
memberships for 1998.
"This will be an exciting year for
the pro-life movement,” commented
Mitchell, “ But we need people to
C O N T IN U ED ON PAGE 10
Caring for Women
Women’s Club
The Dec. I meeting o f the
Millington Women’s Club was held
at the home of Luella Saeger. with
Carol Kager as co-hostess. The
meeting opened with 16 members in
attendance, participating in pledges,
collect and song.
The treasurer's report indicated
$2,165.69 in the general fund and
$515.70 in the flower fund.
The conservation department pro­
gram featured Sharon Mika, direc­
tor/coordinator
of
the
Caro
Recycling Facility. Mika spoke of
the im portance o f recycling and
M illington’s efforts to participate.
C O M M IT T E E S
Scrapbook/Prtssb<n>kDoris
Webster is collecting materials.
Legislation- Lois Corba read an
article from. ‘Action Alert.’ regard­
ing new EPA rules costing Michigan
residents big bucks. Marion Worth
passed out typed letters for each
member to sign regarding the sup­
port of CEDAW (the Convention of
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T h is p a st year, th e V assar P io n e e r T im es h o n o re d 12 re sid e n ts of our co m m u n ity w ho m ake a positive im p act
ev ery d ay th ro u g h th e ir p ro fe ssio n s o r services they p ro v id e. T h ese are p e o p le w ho w ould n o t n o rm ally receive
re c o g n itio n for th e ir c a re an d c o m m itm e n t to V assar. O n ce a m o n th th ro u g h V a ssa r’s P ride we b ro u g h t you an
individual w ho w e th o u g h t w as d eserv in g of th e h o n o r. At th e co m m u n ity aw ards b a n q u e t this m o n th , w e will
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H e le n W is c h m e y e r
9 {g n cy fy g a n s b u r g e r
2 year m em ber of Friends of Children
* Volunteer teachers aide at Townsend
North Elementary School
* Volunteers at Central Elementary Library
* Playground Pride Representative
Founder and president of the Tuscola
County H um ane Society
Writes Sunday School curriculum for
M ethodist, Presbyterian and Catholic
Publishers.
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Vassar Chamber of Commerce President
* Riverfest Committee
* Vassar High School principal
* Director of Special Education in Vassar
* St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church
administrative board member
Vassar High School Football Volunteer
Received a $ 3 0 0 aw ard /g ran t from
C onsum er's Pow er for his volunteer
services which he gave to the Football
program
*
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Phone.
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Suzanne Lane
& %o6 (Butts
D ia n n e J o h n s t o n
* Vassar City Clerk for 15 years
* Vassar Rotary Club M ember
* Com m unity volunteer
Compiling, recording and preserving
D owntown Vassar history
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Kristy Anderson & Todd Zempel
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League
* Teaches com m unity um pire clinics
* Original Youth Committee created to set goals and
provide constructive activities for youth.
* Activities have included the Riverfest Rollerblade
Races and the Rollerblade Hockey Tournament
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Herbert Grimshaw, Mary Grimshaw, C onnie
Grimshaw, Edna Wilder & Dan Grimshaw
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Commission. Instrumental in M-15 being
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across from C entral School
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or no charge
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Vulcan Sports Schedule
JV-VARSITY BA SKETBALL
M N wilh Birch Run (•' Vassar; 6
p.m.
1-13- F-JV-V with Mayville C*
Vassar; 5 p.m.
l-ift- Jv-V- with Millington
Millington. 6 p.m.
FR ESH M A N BOVS
BASKETBALL
1-OH- with Birch Run (*»’ Birch
Run; 6 p.m.
1-13- with Muyvillc (triple) <0
Vassar; 5p.m .
1-15- With Millington
Vassar;
7 p.m.
W R ESTLIN G
1-08- w ith Bridgeport (a' Vassar; 6
pm
M O - Vassar Invitational; 9 a.m.
1-15- with M illington
<£
Millington; 6 p.m.
I - 1/- (P1 Hatchet Invitational; 8:30
a.m.
JV-VARSITY G IR L S
VOLLEYBALL
1-09F-JV
(ft
Hatchet
Invitational; 3:30 p.m.
1-10- VAR
<P> Freeland
Invitational; 9 a.m.
1-12- F-JV-VAR with Marlette (#
Vassar; 6p.m .
1-14- F-JV-VAR with Caro V
Vassar; 6 p.m.
G IR L S G Y M N A STICS
1-10- (o Fast I .unsntg Invitational
1-12- with Midland High <(*
Midland: 6:30 p.m.
1-17- («' Hartland Invitational; 10
a.m.
JU N IO R H IG H ROYS
BA SKETBALL
1-12- 7th Grade with Millington
(ff Vassar; 4 p .m
1-12- 8th Grade with Millington
C O N TIN U ED O N PAGE 9
Featured Athlete O f T
Kim Ross: Senior - 18 years old - G.P.A. 3.8
Three Letters In Girls Cross Country
C oach: D an Johnson
Parents: Lanny & Rose Ross
Also Participates In: Track & Field; National Honor Society;
Environmental Awareness Club; German Club; Vulcan Varsity
Club, Tuscola Countv and Vassar City Youth Advisory Councils.
Accomplishments: Tri-Valley Conference (TVC) East Division;
2nd Team, 19% & 1997; All TVC HONORS: 3rd Team, 19%; State
Qualified, 19%.
Kim Ross
Most Memorable Accom plishm ent : Being team captain my senior
year and having the opportunity to run a full girls team and having a great coach there all season.
Favorite Food: Strawberries Favorite TV Program: Days Of Our Lives Favorite Athlete: Bret Favre
Future Plans: Going to Michigan State to become an Equine Veterinarian.
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New MRI
Center opens
in Thumb area
A remarkable cooperative effort
involving years o f planning and
work culminated on Dec. 22. with
the opening o f the Thum b MRI
Center.
The center which is located at 6320
Van Dyke Road (M-53) near Cass
City is a state-of-the-art diagnostic
center and was a cooperative effort
of Thumb area hospitals and the
American D iagnostic M edicine
(ADM), Inc.
The Thumb MRI Center is a major
step forward in healthcare and con­
venience for the 130,000 people
who live in the area, said ADM
spokesman Chris Richard.
“Until now, when your doctor said
you needed an MRI, you had to take
most o f a day to travel to places like
Saginaw. Bay City or even Flint for
the procedure." said Richard.
“The Thumb MRI Center is cen­
trally located to better serve sur­
rounding counties."
Richard added that Thumb area
doctors and their patients will now
have immediate access to the very
best technology traditionally found
in larger urban facilities. The center
also guarantees examination results
to referring physicians within 24
hours, while most urban MRI cen­
ters have patient backlogs o f up to
four weeks.
Vassar Community Education
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
WINTER OF 1998
Phone: 823-7505
INDOOR WALKING
Use the high school corridors to continue your
walking program in comfort and safety.
Start any time. It’s good for you!
Where: Vassar High School
Times: Mornings 6:30 am to 7:30 am
Afternoon & Evenings 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Thumb MRI Center is staffed
by full-time Medical Director and
Radiologist Mark Hilbourn, MD.
Center Director Lynda Socier and
Diane Ruhlman are both registered
MR technologists.
The center is the first in Michigan
to incorporate a Patient Relaxation
System.
The center is a unique partnership
among six Thum b hospitals and
American Diagnostic Medicine, Inc.
of Elmhurst. Illinois. The hospitals
include Caro Community Hospital,
Hills and Dales General Hospital,
Huron Memorial Hospital. Marlette
Com m unity Hospital. M cK enzie
M emorial Hospital and Scheurer
Hospital.
ADM is a privately owned com pa­
ny that provides comprehensive ser­
vices in medical diagnostic tech­
nologies including MRI. Computed
Tom ography
(CT),
N uclear
Medicine, Cardia/Angio Cath Lab.
Ultrasound and Bone Densitometry.
ADM 's programs enable hospitals,
free-standing clinics, group prac­
tices and other providers to deliver
top-quality medicine using the latest
technologies while keeping health­
care costs at an absolute minimum.
Normal business hours are from
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Monday through
Friday.
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
Here is a good way to get the exercise we all need.
Do something great for your body, mind and spirit.
What to wear:
-Supportive, aerobic shoes
-Comfortable clothes such as shorts and a t-shirt or leotard
When. Mondays k Thursdays, beginning January 12 for
10 weeks
Where: Vassar Townsend North School Multi-Purpose Room
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $24 -1 time a week for 10 weeks
$40 - 2 times a week for 10 weeks
$ 5 - for walk ins
Instructor Kim Garnet
PAINTING
Acrylic k Water Colors (the date is to be determined)
Ever thought you would like to leam to paint? Here is a
wonderful opportunity. There will be plenty of time to
chat while you work, so have a friend also sign up to take
this class with you. When: The date is to be determined
Where: High School Art Room Tune: 7:00 - 9KX) pm
Fee: $30.00 + supplies
Instructor Sandra Cobb
BEGINNING DOG OBEDIENCE
Leam how to teach your dog sim ple obedience skills
including walking quietly on a leash, sitting quietly,
standing quietly, behaving around other dogs and to
come when called. This is for dogs 4 months old and
up; each dog should have a 6' leather or fabric leash,
a choke collar and treats for the dog. When:
Mondays, beginning February 2 for 6 weeks
Where: Vassar High School Tune: 730 - 830 pm Fee: $28.00
Instructor: Becky Sagnelli
Vulcan Sports Schedule
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
(tf Millington; 4 p.m.
1-14- 7th G rade with North
Branch <£ Vassar; 4 p.m.
1-14- 8th Grade with North
Branch @ North Branch; 4 p.m.
1-19- 7th Grade with Cramer #
Cramer; 4 p.m.
1-19- 8tn Grade with Cramer @
Vassar; 4 p.m.
FRESHMAN GIRLS
VOLLEYBALL
1-09- (<»' Hatchet Invitational; 3:30
p.m.
1-12- with Marlette @ Vassar; 6
p.m.
1-14- with Caro <£ Vassar; 6 p.m.
1-19- with Reese <P Vassar. 6 p.m
COMPUTER ENRICHMENT
This is the class you have been waiting for. During
this 6 week course, you will leam on IBM computers.
Students will be introduced to Basic Dos and
Windows 3.1 plus other applications. When:
Wednesdays, beginning January 7 for 6 weeks Where:
Vassar High School Room #97 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $45.00 Instructor Rick Cadd
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GYMNASTICS
Join the gymnastics program that is safe, fun,
progressive and confidence building.
When: Saturdays, beginning March 28, April 4, 25,
May 2, 9, and 16
Where: Vassar's new Central School gymnasium
Time: Beginners 9 -1 0 am (ages 4 k older) k
Advanced 10 - Noon
Fee: $20 for beginners and $25 for advanced
Instructor Walt Purigroski
Eaimau
mSTORES
co m
OPEN 7 DAYS
Hours: 4:30 • 9:00 pm
FUN FOR 3's, 4's & 5 YEAR OLDs
Here is an excellent opportunity for your child to
experience a pre-school atmosphere. They will leam
social skills with other children. It is an excellent way
to get your child ready for their years of up-coming
schooling. When: Mondays, Tuesdays k Thursdays
beginning anytime after the first of the year. This pre­
sent session ends on February 27,1998. The next ses­
sion will start on March 2,1998 and run for 10 weeks.
Where: Vassar Townsend North Pre-School Room
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fee:$40 for 1 day a week for the 10 week session
$80 for 2 days a week for the 10 week session
$120 for 3 days a week for the 10 week session
Instructor: Julie Bender k Theresa Greenwood
SIGN LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
Have you ever wanted to communicate with the
hearing impaired - but couldn't? Here is an excellent
way to leam. Students will leam the alphabet plus
many other interesting skills and drills. When:
Thursday, beginning January 15 for 7 weeks
Where: Vassar High School Home Economics Room
Time: 7:00 - 900 pm Fee: $40.00 Instructor Carla Spoon
INTERMEDIATE SIGN LANGUAGE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
Intermediate class is for students who already have
knowledge of the fundamentals of signing. This, plus the
graduated beginners from last term are urged to sign up,
When: Wednesday, beginning January 14 for 7 weeks
Where: Vassar High School Home Economics Room
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Fee: $40.00 plus cost of book
Instructor: Carla Spoon
CRAFTS k BASKETRY
Sounds simple? Yes it is, but elegant when complete. Let
Janet show you how to make beautiful lamp baskets.
c. Pie
Stamp Painting on cloth/wood/plastic, etc.
Please bring
an item to paint on.
When: Thursdays, beginning January 14th for 6 weeks
Where: Vassar High School Art Room Time: 6:30 - 830
pm Fee: $15 + materials Instructor Janet Henry
STAINED GLASS
Here is an opportunity for you to leam the tech­
niques of cutting, wrapping and soldering as you
leam to make decorative and useful items from
stained glass. This class is geared for beginning k
intermediate students.
When: Tuesdays, beginning January 12 for 6 weeks
Where: Vassar High School Art Room Time: 6:30 8:30 pm Fee: $30 + materials Instructor: Janet Henry
M ission Statem ent: It is our purpose to provide as
many educational services as possible to residents of
the school district who are not a part of the K-12 pop­
ulation, and to offer enrichment opportunities for
those with leisure time. If you have a request, or if
there is a class or activity you would like to teach,
please contact us. Thank you for supporting our pro­
grams through your participation.
David Eldredge, Director
Registration: Please register in advance or come to
the office during the hours of 4:30-9:00 PM. Use the
registration form below. Fees: Make checks payable to
Vassar Community Education when registering.
Participation is not limited to residents of our school
district. Refunds: We guarantee your satisfaction!
Refunds are automatic if class is filled or canceled.
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Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
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THE VASSAR PIONEER TIM ES, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, 1998 PAGE 10
Women’s Club
C O N T IN L 'E D F R O M PAG E 5
the Elimination of Discrimination
Against Women) to send to State
Senators Carl Lewis and Spencer
Abraham.
Suk/F low ers- M embers were
urged to contact Jerry Hentschell or
Sandy Lince if other members are
ill. or loved ones die. Carol K ager’s
mother passed away and the club
gave a $10 donation to the
Community Center Project in her
memory. Barb Kaiser fell and
injured her back and Ruth Mary
Wilds was released from the hospital
the day before Thanksgiving.
H istory <C Resource- Doris
Right to
Life
meeting
C O N T IN U E D F R O M PAG E 5
become involved in any way they
can m order to make this new year a
success."
Membership dues are $8 for senior
citizens/students. $12 for regular
membership. $15 for a family mem­
bership (includes all members of a
household), and a free family mem­
bership for all donations $25 or
above Benefits of a Tuscola County
RTI. m em bership include voting
privileges, discounts on the annual
dinner, a monthly newsletter from
the county affiliate, a newsletter
from Michigan Right to l.ife. a
membership card, and advanced
notice of all RTL events, activities,
and legislative action. Dues may be
paid in advance or at the annual
meeting.
"The benefits for members arc
nice, but the most important part of
being a member is that you arc con­
tributing to the cause... protecting
and preserving the sanctity o f life."
Mitchell concluded.
Senior Menus
Suggested Donation: $1.75
1-07* Sw iss Steak, dilled potatoes,
buttered com. Italian bread, and
Blueberry Cheesecake.
1-08- Meal site closed on
Thursdays.
I -09- Buffet ham. baked beans,
broccoli & cukes w/sour cream, a
hot roll, and lemon pie squares.
1-12- Oven fried chicken, roasted
potatoes, baked squash. French
bread, and pineapple tidbits.
1-13- Roast beef, mashed pota­
toes/gravy. Harvard beets, variety
bread, and apple pie.
1 -1 4 - Pork Steak, baked potatoes,
sauerkraut, tossed salad, a roll, and
nee pudding.
*Menus •~<bject to change.
PENNZOIL Q U IC K
Webster reported that the new
GKWC history and other GFWC
artifacts will be displayed at the
Historical Museum during January
of 1998.
D EPAR TM E N TS
Community Improvement- Club
members had a good time working
at the Bridgeport Knights of
Columbus Bingo on Nov. 25 and
made $370 for the community center
project. The quilting club has made a
quilt to be donated for the com muni­
ty center project, and will be raffled
as soon as the GFWC receives a raf­
fle license.
Consenation- Mary Ann Anger
reported the flower. 'M ,' box. north
of the village, needs repair if the
club is going to continue using it.
O ld Business- Diane Bess report­
ed on ‘Libraries 20(H).’ Marlene
McCurdy said a sticker will be
placed on the inside front cover of
all the books purchased for the pub­
lic library by the Women's Club. A
total of $300 in new books is needed
every year as a stipulation for the
$10,000 grant the M illington
Library received. A motion was
passed to earmark $300 for this.
‘Libraries 2(HH).‘ project.
New Business- The slate contribu­
tion to the Nursing Scholarship was
due Dec. 31. The club usually
donates $50. Kathy Kerr reported on
a huge renovation projeqt at
Interlochen. Shirley Lichtenvvald
asked that $20 be given to CARE.
Doris Webster made a motion to
donate $50 to the
Nursing
Scholarship. $20 to CARE, and $50
to the Arts Interlochen upkeep pro­
ject Kay Hamlin seconded. The
motion was approved.
The January meeting was held on
the 5th. at the home of Beverly
Rodabaugh. Meeting minutes will
be published at a later date.
COOK
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V A S S A R -----------------
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First Baptist
Churrh
of Vassar
5880 W. Frankenmufh Rood
823-8133
AWANA Oubs run from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.;
Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.;
Bibie Study and Ptoyet Meeting of 7 p.m
Postoc Rev. Oouglos Stockwei
Greater Ephesians
Churrh of God in
Christ
SS S N. Water S i, Vassar
Church Phone
517 823 2251
Rev. Harold W. Jones
810 232 9756
Sunday School IQ a.m.
Sunday Worship 11 o.m.
Wednesdcy Evemng 8<ble Study 7 p.m
Chapel Hill
Assembly of God
800 S. State Rd.
Vassar
517 823*8504
*
Pmlor Pete Inmon
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:30 o.m.
Evening Worship 6 p m.
Wednesday Family Night
Youth Service 7 pm.
Youth Pastor Jason Borta
Business
Professional
THE DRUG SHOP PHARMACY 8
M o tilc d Equipm ent C antor
Hours: M-F 9-7; Sat. 9-1.
Free city-wide delivery
517-823-9200
201 W. Huron Ave., Vassor
(Heritage Medical Plaza)
STATEMENT
I h.xl stifpcd i?>ing to
funerals, even for rela­
tives, anil said I want ed no eulogies or any­
one trying for me.
One (.lay I took my
will exit ik the safe
deposit Kix .ind told
my husband I w;is
going to nut down in
Natk .ind white my wishes that I he
cremated quickly with no funeral
notices or anything. He listened and
sud quietly, "Then who will ciwne ix»
hen* to comfort me.’ Will I haw to
hear my s v r xv all alone ” This altered
my point (k view, and he’s convinced
me maybe there is a place for funerals
REPLY:
You're right, We may not care
for f u n e r a l s , hut i n some way
these services and rituals help
ease the grief anil sorrow o f those
who survive. It would he selfish to
deprive loved ones who may need
the presence o f others to lighten
the grief.
CLARK CHAPEL
ToU Free: 8 8 8 -6 8 6 -2 2 1 0
FAIRGROVE
McLunev St. 693-6611
VASSAR M-15 top of the
823-8621
First United
Methodist Churrh
139 N. Main, Vassar
S 2 3 - S 8 I1
Rev Rkhc.d W. Sheppard
Sundoy School at 9.30 tun.
Sunday Worship Serviti IlG O tJ i.
The Reorganized Church
ofJesus of Latter Day
Saints,
Juniata Congregation
2881 W Snover Rood
Elder Oliver Beebe, 8434445
Sundoy Schedule: Worship 11a.m.
Church School 9:45a.m.
Communion: Fast Sundoy
Eoch Month
First Wednesday Evening of Eoch Month
Service 7 p.m.
517143-5011.
Michoel H. Deeb, Ed. D.
NOTARY BONDS
517-823-8451
502 N. Franklin, Frankenmuth
4823 W. Main St.
Millington
652-2605
Hours: Monday thru Sunday
10:00 o.m.-IO 00 p.m
FAMILY VISION
& EYE CARE
Dr. Charles Gay
Dr. James Hilligan
Dr. Steven Kotks
Monday Friday 9:00 - 5:00
295 N. Main, Vassor
5 1 7 -8 2 3 -8 5 5 9
VASSAR FAMILY PRACTICE
D. D. MARTIN, D O.
& Gregory Szyperski, D O
• Call lor appointment •
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5 00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 9.00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
5 1 7 -8 2 3 -8 5 0 5
811 W. Huron Ave., Vassar
A C FERREIRA M.D. - (Internal Medicine)
Fe. Quines, M.D. • (Family Practice),
Elie Sodik M.D. (Internal Medicine
& Fomily Proctke)
PS Kumor, M.D. • (Pediatrician)
(Cod for on oppointment)
128 S Moin St., Vassor 823 -23 61
206 Montague, Coro 6 7 3 -2 1 0 2
DOUGLAS F. NEGYI
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Ear, Nose, Throat, Plastic Surgery, Mole &
Skin Corner
Coro 705 E. Fronk St.
5 1 7 -6 7 3 -1 6 7 0
Lapeer 951 S. Mom
8 1 0 -6 6 4 -7 6 4 0
517-871 - 4591
Jerry Hanlin, Director
JOHN BISHOP,
Attorney at Law
656 Stole Rd., Vassor
517-823-8577
- General Practice Specializing in: leal Estate, Wills,
Probata/Trust ond Estate Planning ond Administration,
MedKore/Medkoid Planning, Corporations,
ond (rimmol Defense.
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EMH0YMEKT
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8995 W." Caro Road ’
Reese, Michigan
Southeast corner of M-81
& Quanicassee Rd.
Dealers welcome.
Antiques, furniture, tools,
two lawn & garden tractors
& snow removable
attachments, clothing,
dishes.
January 10-11
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Custodian/House­
keeper
for
Martin Funeral HomeClark Chapel-Fairgrove
1 day per week and after
funerals.
Send resume with
references.
P.O. Box 343
Falrgrove, Ml 48733
or stop by Thursdays
from 9-4.
v
1995 Chevrolet
VanBelview; loaded, rear air
and heater, 350 V-8,
heavy duty trailer package,
three seats, 40,000 miles,
$15,300.
517-6843119,..........................
C ^hQ N LY 8USIHESS SERVICES
-Clear CopiesReduce and Enlarge
Plastic laminating
Atkins Hardware
& Furniture
Vassar - 823-8543
Spencer's
Construction
Quality cement finishing
for driveways, pole bams,
garages, basement floors,
sidewalks, residential and
commercial.
Free estimates.
823-7386.
RECYCLIHC SERVICES
" The" City of Vassar
recycles every first and
third Wednesday of the
month. Items recycled are
clear, brown and green
glass bottles,
newspapers,
magazines and
computer paper,
#1 and #2 plastic jugs,
aluminum and tin cans.
EHH0YHEHT
Part Time Registered
Nurse wanted to work in
the Maternal/Infant Sup­
port Services Program.
Home and clinic visits. Min­
imum requirements of AD
in nursing with two years of
community health, pedia­
tric and/or maternal/infant
nursing experience. Salary
range: $12.65/hr. to
$16.00/hr.
Submit Resume to:
Human Resource
Officer
Tuscola County
Health Department
1309 Cleaver Road,
Caro, Ml 48723
(517) 673-8114 ext. 119
Deadline: Monday,
January
iry 12,1998
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WERCHARRIRSE
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Women's Murray;
1 yr. old, blue.
Men s Huffy; Red.
Both in excellent
condition.
$75 each or best offer.
517-823-8579
(days)
or
517-673-4265
(evenings)
Oak Finish TV Stand on
Wheels; $15.00
Microwave, $25.00 Or
Best Offer
Call 823-8579 (days)
or 673-4265 (evenings),
For Sale
Ratchet Type adjust­
able Travel Trailer Exten­
sion Mirrors.Will attach to
any type vehicle, $50.
Trailer Mirrors to fit
Dodge pick-up. $15.
Call 823-8579
(days)
or
673-4265
(evenings)
Royal Dirt Devil Hand
held Vacuum Cleaner
with attachments and wall
mount. $10.00, excel­
lent condition. 823-8579
(8:30 a m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday).
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M-81 & Romain Rd., Caro
(across from TSC Tractor
Supply Co.)
Open Monday through
Friday 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Security Deposit
Payment Plan Available.
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OPPORTUNITIES.
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service.
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Fresh sweet cider, variety
of apples, cider donuts,
too.
Honey, popcorn, apple
peelers, candy, etc.
8355 Oak Road
Millington
517-871-3031
SFECIALS
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B s iL fr y
First and third Fridays.
5-7 p.m.
Take-outs available.
823-8819
Grant’s
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T H E VASSAR PIO N EE R TIM ES, WEDNESDAY. JAN . 7, 1998 PAGE 12
Engler praises ‘97 as record year
Governor John Engler delivered
an announcement last week that a
lecord transportation program was
delivered in 1997. The 1997 con­
struction season in Central. South
Central and M ichigan’s Thumb Area
included 234 projects that improved
459 miles of roads and 30 bridges.
These projects included the
widening of M-20, repairs on 1-496,
reconstruction o f the Cedar Street
bridge in Lansing, and completion
of M-24 near Caro.
“ We’re focusing on preserving
and maintaining our current infra­
structure, attacking the worst roads
first, keeping good roads good, fix­
ing more bridges than ever, and
addressing a modest need for
increased capacity. We’re delivering
on 20 year old promises and keeping
our economy moving by building a
better Michigan," said Engler.
Statewide, the 1997 construction
season totaled $621 million, includ­
ed 741 projects, improved 1,873
miles o f M ichigan’s roads and 114
bridges. In addition, $261 million
was invested in railways, airports
and public transportation.
Initially, the 1997 transportation
program investment of $530 million
programmed improvements for over
930 miles of Michigan roads and 86
bridges.
The passage of Build Michigan II
in late July added $91 million. 392
miles of road improvements and 25
bridges
to
the
M ichigan
D epartm ents of Transportation’s
1997 program The majority of these
projects have been completed, are
well underway or will be completed
in 1998. A total of 702 miles of
improvements funded by economic
development fund grants or safety
programs were also completed this
year. In addition, 200 miles of road
improvements and three bridge pro­
jects that were announced in previ­
ous years were completed or open to
traffic during the 1997 construction
season.
The 1998 construction program,
due to the passage o f Build
Michigan II, will be even more
aggressive and far reaching. Details
about projects int he 1998 construc­
tion season are being released each
month.
TUSCOLA COUNTY 1997 ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
♦Restore and rehabilitate one mile of Seeger Street from 7th to Hillcrest
in Cass City.
♦Install flashing light signals and half roadway gates at the crossing of Van
Buren and the Saginaw Valley Railroad.
♦Reconstruct crossing and modernize signal system at the crossing of M138 and Huron and Eastern Railway in Fairgrove.
♦Install modem crossbuck signs at 107 railroad crossings.
♦Seal cracks on 12.7 miles o f M-25 from the Bay County line to
Unionville.
♦Seal cracks on 4.4 miles of M-81 from Cass City to M-53.
♦Resurface 1.3 miles on M-53 from north of Marlette to south of Marlette.
♦Construct 8.4 miles new roadway on M-24 from M -138 to M-24.
♦Resurface seven miles of M-81 from Vassar to Walk roads.
♦Resurface six miles of M-81 from Green to Doerr roads.
♦Replace bridge on M-81 over Coleman Drain.
Motorists can now request a ir bag switches
Motorists wanting government permission
to have air bag on-off switches installed can
find application forms and educational mater­
ial at AAA Michigan offices.
"The on-off switch preserves the safety
value of air bags while offering protection for
the few people at risk from air-bag deploy­
m ent,” said AAA M ichigan Com m unity
Safety Services Manager Jeny Basch. “The
decision to have switches installed should
only be made after careful consideration of the
facts."
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In November, the federal governm ent
announced that motorists “fitting certain risk
profiles" would be allowed to have switches
installed. Motorists must apply for and receive
authorization from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration. The govern­
ment began processing applications on Dec.
18, 1997. Jan. 19 is the first day switches can
be installed.
To get government approval for switch
installation, motorists must pledge at least one
♦Cannot avoid placing rear-facing infant
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♦Cannot adjust their position to keep back
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positioned too close to the air bags.
AAA reminds motorists the safest place for
children to ride is in the back seat, even in
vehicles not equipped with air bags.
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be restrained properly in the back seat," Basch
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properly with a safety zone of at least 10 inch­
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