Sanford Express Inventory Sheet
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
08/00/1970
Centennial
Special
1870 One Hundred Years! 1970
Key Names
Notes On Wright And Ketchum
Fire Hits Hope
Sanford Background (Photos)
Jacob Hagar
Frank I. Wixom
Robert Rogers
Sylvester Halbert
William Bunton
Tom Moore
George Higgins
George Miller
Benjamin Dean
Edwin P. Powers
M. O. McFarland
Log Thief
Page 2
Edenville Civil War Soldiers
Lewis Crosby
Edwin Purton
Francis Coolidge
Ralph Dunton
John Mahoney
Joseph Prim
Andrew Shepherd
John Wylie
Sanford Civil War Soldiers
Many names
Charles Sanford
Memorial Day Sanford (Photo)
Other Notes
The Home Of Charles Sanford (Photo)
U.S. Ten Champs (Photo)
Page 3
Mackinac Trail
Sanford Notes
Salt Well
Prisoner Captured
Wright And Ketchum On The Tobacco (Photo)
Page 4
Sanford Hero
War Hero John Brooks (Photo)
Higgins Hotel Burns
Mr. Ellsworth Shot
Silver Jacks Battles Joe Fournier At The Red Keg
Wright and Ketchum Camp Four (Photo)
Page 5
Tittabwassee Power Company
Edenville Dam (Photo)
Averille
Some Facts On 4 Lakes
Hiram G. Thornton
Postmasters
Train Wreck
Page 6
Methodist Church (Photo)
Logging Output Of The Tittabawassee
Log Markers
Here And There
Methodist Church And Bank (Photo)
Mission Sites Near Sanford Possible
Page 7
Edenville Methodist Church
History Of The Sanford First Baptist Church
History Of The Edenville Seventh-Day Adventist
Church
Sanford Church Of God
Hope Baptist Church Historical Highlights
Sanford Free Methodist (Photo)
St. Agnes Catholic (Photo)
Sanford Church Of God (Photo)
Page 8
Reorganized church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints (Photo)
History Of The Hope Methodist Church
Sanford United Methodist Church (Photo)
Brief History Of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,
Sanford, Mich. (Photo)
Page 9
Trip To Edenville
Wright & Ketchum
Carey’s Carriage And Blacksmith Shop (Photo)
Local Man Feared Murdered
Hope Notes
Page 10
Centennial
Main Street Edenville 1890 (Photo)
Counterfeiters Caught
Stumps And Logs Are Disappearing
Sanford
Page 11
School Days, 1883
River Side School (Photo)
Train Wreck
1870
Averill (Photo)
Edenville
Page 12
Logging Language
Log Bank Averill (Photo)
Lumberjack Pinic Edenville (Photo)
The Tittabawassee Boom Company
Page 13
Averill Lumbering
Loading Logs (Photo)
Ox Ride (Photo)
Flint And Pere Marquette
Vol.1 No.1
8th Annual Ice Fishing Derby set Saturday 1 Photo
Tom Smith, Ralph Darcey
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
Charles Sanford, E. Francis By Stan Berriman
2 copies
Page 3
Mustangs “Kicking Up” 1 photo
Dennis Blevins, B. Blevins
02-14-69
Vol.1 No.2
1969 Ice Derby Draws Thousands 1 Photo
01-31-69
Coyotes Down Mustangs 1 photo on page 2
2 copies
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
More names
By Mary Newman
Brian Blevins
Woods and Waters
By Tucker
PTA Hears Guest Speaker
Mrs. Lillian Pankhurst
Mustang Frosh Finish Second
Val Young and others
Sanford Notes
Daniel Cobaugh, Julie
Sanford Ramblings
Sanford Cub Pack
1st Snowmobile Race
By James Spann
Priest
By Stan Berriman
Clair Hunt
Photo of Snowmobile
Bigelow’s Nears 20th Anniversary 1 photo
Harrison Bigelow
St Paul Walther League Elects
Mr & Mrs K Sacke
Vol. 1 No.3
Tourney “Fever” Nears 1 photo
Craig Benz
Page 2
Run Silent, Run Deep 1 photo
Fred Hansen
Rainbow’s End Camping Group Makes Pom Poms
Robert Bellinger
Sanford Ramblings
Alec Reed, Alvin Marsh
Centennial Contest Open 1 photo
Charles Mayer
Comets Top Mustangs
Doug Fillmore
Tourney Fever 1 photo- cont. from page 1
Edward Maticka
Mixed Doubles Bowling
Sue Sweebe
Page 6
02-28-69
2 copies
Page 3
Page 4
Page 8
03-14-69
2 copies
Vol.1 No.4
Page 2
By Penny Banks
By A. Tucker Polito
By Stan Berriman
Woods and Waters
By Tucker
Congressmen Reports
By Elford Cederberg
Chamber Announces Land Buy
Ward Hess, Wm Argyle
& Roy Mitchell
Fitness Starts at Grade Five 1 photo
Mrs. Wanda Freeman
By Val Young
School Activities Planned
Mrs. Earl Miner
Brad Gordon Named Cycle Class Winner 1 photo
Sanford Ramblings
Miss Flanders
Sharon Rodammer Wed 1 photo
Lyle Schieber
Sam Levely is Archery Expert, Teacher, Promoter
Bobby Me
1 photo
Page 4
Local Meat is Sold Here 1 photo
Terry Howson
By Mary Newman
Page 5
Woods and Waters 2 photos
By Tucker Polito
A Top the Par-tee
With Val
Camping Corner
Bob & Barb Bellinger
First Aid Classes 1 photo
Larry Nielsen
By Stan Berriman
03-28-69
Vol 1.No.5
School Construction Continues at Slow Pace
Russell Mohl, G Sanford
Page 2
Power Boat Racing to return to Sanford
John Boyle
Research Course Offered
Dr Richard Klempel
2 copies
By Penny Banks
Spring Semester Opens at SVC
Pack 76 Cub Scout News
Page 3
Clair Hunt
Sanford Woods and Waters
By Tucker Polito
A Top the Par-tee
With Val
Page 4
Future Olympians 1 photo
Page 5
Little League Expansion Planned
Jim Nix
Sanford Ramblings
04-11-69
Vol 1 No.6
2 copies/w
1 good one
Page 2
By Stan Berriman
Sanford to Pick New Queen 1 photo
Tom Smith, Penny Banks
Gary Suppes Wounded
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Suppes
To The Editor
Dale Thornton
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
Results of the Pinewood Derby Pack 17, Averill
Kriss Bowers
Page 3
Archer Shoots “One in a Million 1 photo
Ken Droomer
Page 4
Weather Affects Mustang Sports Workouts
Dennis Blevins
Booster Club Wrestling Meet Set Tuesday
Buck Goodwin
Page 6
Star Route News
Many names
Page 7
Sanford Servicemen
List of names
More names
1 photo
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Cub Scout Pack 17 Holds Awards Banquet
04-25-69
Vol.1 No.7
Win or Lose? 1 photo
Curt Buda, John Herkner
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
Mr.&Mrs. Royal Marsh
2 copies
A Change Maybe
Page 3
Spring Sports Schedule
By Stan Berriman
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Stan Sampson
By Mary Newman
The Wolverine Dam 1 photo
Page 4
Woods and Waters
By Tucker Polito
Meridian Booster Club Launches Project
Buck Goodwin
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 7
Mustangs Bales and Bits
Page 8
Archery Ended
Mrs. Emery Williams
By Mary Cookingham
Pack 76 “Takes Off” 1 photo
05-08-69
2 copies
Vol.1 No.8
Page 2
Meridian Junior High Pupils will tour State Histor-
Ical Sites 1 photo
Biggest Homecoming Set for Sanford
Mrs. Lionel Dancer
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
Express in State Archive
By Stan Berriman
New Beach and Park Planned 2 photos
Page 3
Musical at Meridian Makes Hit
Page 4
Woods and Water
Fishing Contests Starts 1 photo
Ross Archer
By Tucker Polito
Rod Towsley
Baseball Team Wins Big
Page 8
Motorcyclists Successful 1 photo
Brad Gordon, Dale Furst
A Change Maybe
Water System
Archery – Pistol, Rifle Shoot
Page 10
Pack 17 Averill
Star Route Party Line
05-23-69
Vol.1 No.9
Editorial Comments
Three Candidates File for Meridian School Board
1 copy
Many names
By Don Marquart
Chapin, Drew, Smerdon
Memorial Day Parade
Queen and her Court 1 photo
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Judy Claxton & others
3 photos
PTA Honors Mrs. Utter
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
1 photo two Mic-Michee women
Page 3
Page 4
Page 7
06-06-69
By Stan Berriman
Judy Klumpp, Jeanne Nix
Woods and Water 1 photo
By Tucker Polito
A Change Maybe
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Summer Report Meridian Schools 1 photo
Many names
A Visit from U of M
Philip Hanson
Mrs. Emery Williams
Mid Michee Hosts S.V.A.A.
Vol.1 No.10 Sanford Homecoming Celebration Nearing
Mrs. Dancer
Little League Stadium is Community Pride 3 photos
2 copies
Page 2
Page 3
Backs School Vote
By Gary Kaake
In My Opinion A Change Maybe
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Letter Re: Musical Oklahoma at Meridian
By Floyd Andrick Jr.
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
Memorial Day Observed Here in Community
1 photo
Star Route Party Line
Page 4
Local Items in and about Sanford
By Mrs. Emery Williams
1 photo
Editor’s Corner
Mid-Michee Bowmen Shoot
06-20-69
By Don Marquardt
Sam Levely
Page 6
1 photo Cub Pack from Averill
Page 7
Bear Tracks Pack 76 1 photo
Clair Hunt & many others
Vol.1No.11
Sanford Festival Near 1 photo
Edward Maticka
Sanford Ramblings
Spring Athletes Honored
By Joyce Deacey
By Mary Cookingham
By Stan Berriman
Many names
Page 2
Michigan Trip Planned 2 photos
Page 3
Pioneer Trail Rider
Page 7
Star Route Party Line
Page 8
Sanford Zoo 1 Photo
Sanford Little League
07-04-69
Vol.1 No.12 Sanford Homecoming 2 photos
2 copies
Mrs. Emery Williams
Bye Gordon
Mrs. Dancer
Marshal Appointed
Edgar Genzel
Village Gets Water
Bill Argyle
Softball Team Wins
Page 2
Upper Peninsula Trip
Page 3
Eddie to the Academy 1 photo
Page 4
By Betty Drew
Edward Maticka
A Change Maybe
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Woods and Water 1 photo
By Tucker Polito
Coleman Duo Tops Express Canoe Race 1 photo
Ray Cronks, Lonny Phillips
Little League Lines
07-18-69
Page 5
Fishing Contest Entries
Page 8
Summer Recreation Plans
Vol.1No.13
Boat Races on Tap July 26-27 2 photos
Rich Goodwin
Editor’s Corner
By Don Marquardt
Local team Falls Back
Page 2
Letter to Editor
Ruth Dancer
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
Area Gun News 1 photo
Ed Tilburg
Page 3
Local Cyclists Bring Home Trophies 1 photo
Brad Gordon, Jeff Moore
Page 4
Little League Pennant Race Down to Wire 1 photo
08-01-69
Page 5
Safari – Hardware Wins League
Page 7
Letter to Editor
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Star Route Party Line
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Vol.1No.14
Canadian Tops Lake Power Boat Racers 2 photos
Harry Bennett
About Change
2 copies
Page 2
Page 3
Sanford Ramblings
Ralph Stroebel
Colgrove Leads Mid-Michee
William Colgrove
Editor’s Corner 1 photo
Eunice, Frank Mackenzie
Star Route Party Line
Scores Again
Page 4
By Stan Berriman
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Bye Gordon
Archers Full State
Yarn and Fabric Win 1 photo
Page 5
Trip to Hartwick Pines
Bow Hunters
08-15-69
By Susan Krauchenko
Walter Trumbull
Page 7
Woods and Water
Vol.1No.15
Water Wonderland – Frank I. Wixom’s Dream
Harold Loose
New Bakery in Town 1 photo
Mildred VanBuskirk
Sailboat Races on Wixom Lake 1 photo
Mike Furlo
2 copies
Page 2
Page 3
By Tucker Polito
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
Star Route Party Line
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Editor’s Corner
By Don Marquardt
Wilson TV Robbed 1 photo
How about Change
Page 4
2 photos, Minor and Major League Trophies
Page 5
Trophies Presented
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Dorothy Beavers, Evelyn
Erskine
Page 6
08-29-69
Vol.1No16
Euchred Again 1 photo
By Eric Pantzer
Fish Story Slated 1 photo
Fred Woolman
Laundromat Expands 2 photos
Richard Betron
Sanford Lake Regatta Big Success 3 photos
2 copies
Wilson TV in Sixth Year
Fred Wilson
New Iron Bridge Completed
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
New Playground Equipment in Park
09-12-69
New Building Goes Up 1 photo
Mrs. Olson, Dick Olson
Football Almost Here
Val Young
Page 3
Editor’s Corner
By Don Marquardt
Page 3 & 4
Steel River Canoe Trip 2 photos
By Fred Woolman
Page 5
Star Route Party Line
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 6
Euchred Again
By Eric Pantzer
Mustang Football Formation
Coach Young
Vol.1No.17
Mustang Gridders Launch 1969 Season 1 photo
Coach Val Young
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
Star Route Party Line
By Mrs. Emery Williams
3 copies
School Opening
Bowling League Scores Listed
Page 3
Page 4
Editor’s Corner
By Don Marquardt
Bigelows Enjoy Good Coho Salmon Fishing
2 photos
1 photo Mustang Football
Letter to the Editor
Page 5
Bye Gordon Wins 3rd in Nation 1 photo
Dale Thornton
Council Eyes Recreation, Main St Traffic
Page 6
Time for a Change
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Little Leaguers See Tiger Game 1 photo
09-26-69
Vol.1No.18
Need Help to Clear Pike’s River Path
By Mrs. Lionel Dancer
1 photo Sanford Park & Beach
1st Baptist Revival Set Oct 3-5
2copies
Centennial Workers Sought
Page 2
Stan Berriman
Sanford Ramblings
By Stan Berriman
Star Route Party Line
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Service News
Many names
Bowling Scores Listed
Page 3
Editor’s Corner
Grove Reopens
10-10-69
(2 copies)
By Don Marquardt
Fred Austin
Mustang Ramble
By Jim Herman
Page 4
Euchred Again
By Eric Pantzer
Page 5
Another Business Expanding 1 photo
Yarn & fabric shop
Page 6
Terry Howson Buys Steer 1 photo
Vol.1No.19
Mustangs Unleash Grid Attack 1 photo of game
Dan Roosa
By Jim Herman
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
1890 new ME Church
By Stan Berriman
Star Route Party Line
Vesterfelt, Reynaert
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Dancer’s Mark 22 Years in Business1 photo
Lionel & Ruth Dancer
Mrs Dancer by building
Wixom Lake Happenings
Many names
By Barbara W Jones
Page 3
Centennial
Page 4
promoting
Cleaning Bee Planned
Mrs. Dancer
Scout News
Methodist Church sponsor
Re: pike path
Page 6
10-24-69
Vol.1No.20
Page 2
Newberry Opens With New Lines 1 photo of
building
Bowling League Score
Esther Stevens, Kay Bailey
Mustangs Remain Perfect in League 1 photo
Darrell Geiling
New St. Paul’s
Alden B Dow Assoc
Sanford Ramblings
Year 1891
By Stan Berriman
Star Route Party Line
Garold Petee,Mike Dinger
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Meridian Varsity Football Statistics
Dan Roosa
Page 3
Weather Doesn’t Scare Hunters
Page 5
Newberry Grand Opening 1 photo inside of store
Page 6
Page 7
Cub Plans Made
Joyce Cowan
Bowling Scores
Phyllis Zeiner
Meri Tops News
Marilyn Haeussler
Another First for Sanford
Roderick Mainhood
Webelos Den Works on Salt Well in Sanford
Mr. Houghton
Four Generations Home 1 photo
Daniel Thornton standing
Bob’s Barbs
11-07-69
Vol.1No.21
3 copies
Page 2
By Jim Herman
Square Dance Lessons
By house
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Church Plans
Rev L W Newman
Pastor of St Paul
Mustangs Remain Perfect in League 1 photo of
Team
By Jim Herman
Archery News
Mid Michee Bowmen
Church Plans
Tony Furst
Mr. Alexander Honored
Robert Alexander retires
From Dow 27 years
Sanford Ramblings
1892
By Stan Berriman
Star Route Party Line
McPherson,Marsh
By Mrs. Emery Williams
New Methodist Parsonage
Rev John Mulder
Page 3
Grouse Trial Area Saved
Gladwin
Edenville Township
Page 5
11-21-69
(3 copies)
By Mike Bartch
Delta News
Dr Stephen Hersh
Centennial Meet
Geneva Brumm
Page 6
Pack 79
Mr. Hunt
Page 7
Mustangs Win
Vol.1No.22
Edenville
Mike Bartch
Union Thanksgiving Service Planned by Local
Clergy Group
PTA Meets
Mr. Mayer
Sanford Elementary
Star Route Party Line
Moss, Marsh, Manning
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Jim Herman
Township meeting
List of names
U.S.-10 Conference
List of names
Centennial News
Tom Smith, Bernice Good
Ruth Dancer
Sanford Ramblings
1893
By Stan Berriman
Meridian Music Boosters
Milton Tolly, President
Many names
Sanford Notes
Mr. & Mrs. Max Wallace
Organ Music Club
Page 3
Bob’s Barbs
School System
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Page 4
Euchred Again 1 photo of author
Page 6
Letter to the Editor
USS Hornet
Dale R Thornton
Page 7
Sanford Historical
Dr Douglas Houghton
Wm Argyle
By Eric Pantzer
Delta News
2 copies
List of names
Mustangs Varsity Statistics 1969 Season
Page 2
12-05-69
By Thomas A Novak
Vol.1No.23
Holiday program
Mustang Bales And Bits
Coach Blevins
Sports news
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Cub Pack 38
By Mike Bartch
Meridian High
Arsenic & Old Lace
By Gwen Young
Boy Scouts Selling Christmas Trees
Troop 17 Harley Draves
Page 2 & 3
Sanford Ramblings
1894
By Stan Berriman
Page 2
Northern Rec League
List of names
Team series
Page 3
Fire at Pure Oil Station on North M-30
Allen Cole
Gray’s Pure Oil
Page 4
Letter to the Editor
Ruth Dancer, Betty Maynard
Archers Full Slate
List of names
Bob’s Barbs
Politics
Page 6
12-19-69
Star Route Party Line
Jueckstock, Marsh
Delta College
Patricia Eggleston
Vol.1No.24
Sanford Ramblings page 2
Christmas 1894
Page 3
Mustang Bales and Bits
Sports news
Star Route Party Line
Pieper, Melchi,Harger
Christmas Eve Candlelight at United ME Church
Sanford
2 copies
Page 4
Page 8
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Jesus’ Birthday Party Methodist Church
Information from the Mitten Tree Program
Girl Scouts
Special Item – Jan 1 official starting date for
Beard raising contest
Is the Sport of Deer Hunting Lost?
Bob’s Barbs
By Thomas A Novak
Chamber of Commerce
Centennial News
Page 10
By Bob Hildenbrandt
By Bob Hildenbrandt
By Ruth Dancer
Mid-Michee Bowmen
List of names
Delta College
Martha Hayden
Edenville
Doug Thurston
Letter to the Editor
Bill Wallace, Peg Altman
Little league ball diamond
U.S.-10 Conference Standings
01-02-70
Vol.2No.1
Sanford Ramblings
1895
By Stan Berriman
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Township Board
By Mike Bartch
Bob’s Barbs
New Year’s Predictions
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Centennial News
Projects
By Ruth Dancer
Page 2
Meridian High School Varsity Basketball
1969-1970
Page 3
Bowling Scores
Esther Stevens
Edenville Cub Pack #38
Many names
Centennial box Social & Dance Feb. 14
Leon Hulse
Mustang Bales and Bits
Many names
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Township Meeting
By Mike Bartch
Sanford Ramblings
1896
By Stan Berriman
Bob’s Barbs
Village treasurer
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Pack No. 17 News Averill
Don Stevens
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Letter to the Editor
Harry Andrews
Answer to11-05-69
3 copies
01-16-70
Vol.2No.2
4 copies
Page 2
Page 5
01/30/1970
By Ruth Dancer
Vol 11 Issue Centennial Box Social & Dance Feb. 14
3
Page 2
Strange As It May Seem
By Stan Berriman
Co-Operative Nursery School
Sanford, Hope, Edenville,
Averill
Centennial
By Ruth Dancer, Secretary
It Won’t Help – Much
Thomas A. Novak
New Business In Area
Jim Falkenstein
Edenville, Hope, Jim’s
Snowmobile Sales
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Page 3
Mike Bartch
Sweepstakes Winners
Joni Woodruff
Ray Draves
Sanford Hardware
Many Thanks
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Fahlsing Jr.
Mr. William Altman
Sanford
Letter To The Editor
Bernice Dickenson
Sanford
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 6
Campfire Girl News
Bowling News Northern Recreation
Page 7
Sanford
Many names
Sanford Ramblings
Biography Digest Of The Hope Baptist Church
By Stan Berriman
Many names
Meridian High School Girls Basketball Schedule
Snowmobile Club Formed
02-13-70
Vol.2No.4
Sanford
A Story of Beards and Belles
Centennial news
By Dave Hartshorn
LogMarks 1 photo of cars on Lake
Stan Raymond
9th Annual Ice Carnival
Rays Delicatessen Opens
Ray Buda
Pizzas & carry-out
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
1898
By Stan Berriman
Page 3
Bob’s Barbs
School board
By Bob Hildenbrandt
3 copies
2 photos 3 large crosses at St Paul’s
02-27-70
Page 4
Bowling Notes
Page 6
Sanford 1915 Map
Page 7
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Clayt Fried
By Mike Bartch
Star Route Party Line
King, Moss, Binder
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Mustang Bales and Bits
Many names
By Val Young
Vol.2No.5
Sheila Boots
3 copies
Page 2
Page 3
The Millage Issue
Meridian Schools
Sanford Ramblings
1899
Pack 38
Steve Hayes
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Edenville Supervisor
DNR
Page 4
Page 5
Page 7
Vol.2No.6
2 copies
Page 2
Deer in Michigan
Mr. Novak
Area Nursery School is Organized
Mrs. Paul Shauger or Mrs.
Roy Haddix, Kinder-Keg
Presidential Award for Physical Fitness 1 photo of
Dan Clark,Diane Fetters,
Rick Goodwin,T Moore
Letter to the Editor
Dan Ranck
Ella May Shaffer
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Mustangs Copy district title 2 photos of game
Many names
Sanford Ramblings
1900
By Stan Berriman
Centennial
Mrs. Dancer
Memorial
Off the Beaten Path
By T A Novak
Reply to Thomas Novak
By Lloyd Cogswell
Page 3
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Township meeting
By Mike Bartch
Page 4
Court of Honor & Polar Bear Camp Out
Many names
Boy Scout Troop 17
Page 6
Engagement 1 photo of Martha Beene
Thomas Dufrense
Bob’s Barbs
Village Council
Grove Brings Top Talent
Tex Ritter
Page 7
03-27-70
By Mike Bartch
News Release
Bob’s Barbs
03-13-70
By Stan Berriman
Vol.2.No.7
Parson to Person 1 photo of Pastor Fiek
By Bob HIldenbrandt
Taxes
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
1 photo Meridian Mustang honors 6 players
Geiling,Waite,Maxwell
Fillmore, Blevins
Centennial
Mrs. Maynard
By Ruth Dancer
3 copies
Page 2
Cub Scout News
Steve Hayes
Pike Spawning
Roy Mitchell
Sanford Ramblings
1882
Kinder-Keg
Page 3
Page 4
By Stan Berriman
Rummage Sale
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Special Township Meeting
DNR timber sales
Midland County
Nursery Seeks Housing
Kinder-Keg
By Mike Bartch
Parson to Person
Letter to the Editor
Mike Bartch
By Darcy Vanderbush
1 photo log end with mark of RYE
Page 5
Page 6
Off the Beaten Path
By Thomas Novak
Junior Girl Scout Troop News
Many names
360 Hope & Edenville
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Field Trials
By Thomas Novak
Edenville map 1915
04-10-70
Vol.2No.8
Off the Beaten Path
1 photo Veterans Memorial Park
3 copies
Dear Sanford Area Residents
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
1886
By Stan Berriman
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Township Annual Meeting
By Mike Bartch
Page 4
Bob’s Barbs
Beet Growers
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Page 7
Parson to Person
Page 3
1 photo Tom Moore’s Hotel in Edenville
Pinewood Derby pack 17
04-24-70
By Museum Committee
Vol.2No.9
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1 photo 1 Annual Alumni MI State Senators
By Pastor Lee Fick
Many names
Allswede, Francis
March 14, 1959
4 copies
Page 2
Sanford Ramblings
1897
By Stan Berriman
Bob’s Barbs
Peoples State Savings Bank
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Answer to Darcey
By Mike Bartch
Cub Scout News
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
DNR Planting Stocks Need Proper Care
Page 4
Page 5
1 photo of old baseball team,Who,when,where?
Page 6
Parson to Person-Nothing Seems to satisfy
Star Route News
By Pastor Lee Fick
many names
Revivals
05-08-70
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Rev Hazel Comer
Vol.2No.10
Notice Public Meeting May 14, 1970
Riverside School
Sanford Area Museum
Page 2
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Taxes
By Mike Bartch
Star Route Party Line
Many Names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Centennial
Bessie McMullen Homer
Off the Beaten Path
Field Trials
By Thomas Novak
1 photo Saw Mill in Averill
From Bessie Homer
Now of Lansing
1 photo putting up a little hay, anyone know these
men
4 copies
Page 3
Parson to Person – A Great Decision
Page 4
“Play Ball” Little League
Page 6
Bob’s Barbs
By Pastor LeeFick
Sanford Water Ordinance
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Burning Permits Required by DNR
On Leave
05-22-70
5 copies
Irwin L. Alexander
Page 7
Closing our Bank
Vol.2No.11
1 photo Sanford’s First School
Grace Wienshimer
Sanford Ramblings
1901
Sanford Area Museum – We are open every Sat
Chemical Bank
By Stan Berriman
06-05-70
Page 2
Off the Beaten Path
UP
By Thomas Novak
Page 3
Bob’s Barbs
Village Marshals
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Page 4
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Meridian School District
By Mike Bartch
Page 6
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Edenville Cub Pack #38
Many names
1 photo Riverside School at least fifty years ago
Richard Marcy
Vol.2No.12
Centennial Schedule June 18,19,20,21, 1970
4 copies
Backs school vote
Page 2
Edenville Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Luncheon Planned
Centennial Salad Luncheon
Happenings Around WixomLake
Many names
Meridian Elementary PTA Elects Officiers
Peter Pape
Letter to the Editor
Thank you fund drive
Sanford Little League
Bob’s Barbs
Sanford Museum
By Bob Hildenbrandt
A Hearty Welcome Home
Dale Thornton
Off the Beaten Path
Hunting
By Thomas Novak
Page 4
Nursery Accepting Applications
Mrs. Paul Woods
Mrs. Dale Lesh
Page 6
Star Route News
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Girl Scouts
Troup 360
Page 3
Page 7
Vol.2No.13
St Paul Church
1 photo Former trackman Mike Weiler
2 photos of Sanford Flood- old pictures
Fishing contest
06-19-70
The Express
One Hundred Years! The Pageant
Schedule for Centennial
2nd Annual
3 copies
Sanford Ramblings
Centennial
By Stan Berriman
Page 2
Bob’s Barbs
Sanford Museum
By Bob Hildebrandt
Page 3
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Girl Scout News
360 Edenville & Hope
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Cub Scout News
38 Edenville
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Saddle Club News
Richard Letts
Fishing Results
Many names
Page 6
07-03-70
Page 7
Photo of old train and men around it
Vol.2No.14
Bob’s Barbs
Just Thinking
Page 2
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Poem
Off the Beaten Path
By Thomas Novak
Edenville Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Pioneer Trail riders
Many names
By Joyce Letts
Page 3
Mid-Michigan Appaloosa Club
June meeting
By Joyce Letts
Page 4
Parson to Person
Two Jobs WWII
By Pastor Lee Fick
Little League Benefit Dance
Page 6
07-17-70
By Sgt. Bruce Bowland
Vol.2No15
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Fishing Results
Many names
Bob’s Barbs
Summer Taxes
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Off the Beaten Path
Hope Little League
Sanford Area Museum volunteers needed
Fishing Results
By Bob Hildenbrandt
By Mike Bartch
DNR
1 photo Lyle Gransden, Mr. Peterson Detroit District Manager Intl Harvester
Page 3
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Thomas Novak
Page 5
Hope Little League
Benefit dance
Pioneer Trail Riders
Page 6
By Joyce Letts
New restaurant in Averill
Joe & Carolyn Garza
Parson to Person
A new home
By Pastor Lee Fick
Page 7
Sanford Ramblings
Area history
By Stan Berriman
Page 8
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Photo of Mrs. Sanford and Son
07-31-70
Vol.2No16
Photo of Bridge, school-museum, Catholic Church
Old drawing?
Wright & Ketchum
1880
Vote August 4
th
Edenville Scuttlebutt
2 copies
By Mike Bartch
Bob’s Barbs
Government
By Bob Hildebrandt
Page 3
Letter to the Editor
Burton Osborne
Edenville Township
Page 4
LWV Voters Guide in Sanford
Page 6
Dear Mr. Novak
Lloyd Cogswell, DNR
Page 7
Parson to Person
Peace in the Middle East
By Pastor Lee Fick
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Vote August 4
By Mike Bartch
Taxes
By Bob Hildebrandt
1 old photo, pile of logs and 2 men
08-14-1970
Vol.2No.17
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Sanford Area Museum News 1 photo Mrs. Bushre
and her court
Bob’s Barbs
Page 4
Off the Beaten Path
By Thomas Novak
Page 5
Nursery School News
Mrs. Paul Shauger
Page 6
Star Route News
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 7
Page 8
08-28-70
Vol.2No.18
Pioneer Trail Riders
Many names
Parson to Person
A Slave or Free
Photo of Mrs. Bushre & Mrs. Fick
Centennial
By Pastor Lee Fick
Old Photo of Headquarters in Hope
Scout news
Many names
Train Wreck
12-03-84
Not All Midland Boys
Zink, Fillmore & Geiling
Hope Notes
From the 1800’s
Sanford-Meridian Area
Regatta Big Success 1 photo of boat on lake
National Championship Held at Wixom Lake
Many names
3rd Annual
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 5
Notes from League of Women voters
Mustang Gridders Launch Season 1 photo of team
09-11-70
Page 6
Off the Beaten Path 1 photo of tub of pop & beer
Cans
By Thomas Novak
Page 7
Old Scuttlebnutt Says
Edenville Township
By Mike Bartch
Vol.2No.19
Mustangs
Many names
By Val Young
Page 5
Dear Scuttlebutt
Zoning
From the Harold Coopers
1 photo – Tri Captains 5 members of Meridian
Football team
Off the Beaten Path
Hunting
Page 6
By Thomas Novak
1 photo Polka Dot Motorcycle Club
Page 7
Fishing Results
Many names
Page 8
Bob’s Barbs
Sanford Main Street
Local Boys Play College Football
09-25-70
Vol.2No.20
nd
Photo Marlene Beavers, 2 runner up Elgin Air
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Many names
Force Base Anniversary
Beauty Contest
Photo Robert Miller son of M&M Edward Miller
Graduate of MSU
Meridian Girl Scouts
Used uniform sale
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Mustangs
Val Young
Trap Shooters
Jim Moore, Bernier
Kinder-Keg News
Mary Ann Woods
Page 5
Edenville Scuttlebutt
Edenville Township
By Mike Bartch
Page 6
Bob’s Barbs
Dead elm trees
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Off the Beaten Path
Grouse and Woodcock
By Thomas Novak
Page 4
Page 7
10-09-70
Bigelow, Gordon
By Mark Shaw
Fishing Contest Results
Many names
Mustangs
Many names
Homecoming game
Off the beaten path
Hunting
By Thomas Novak
Bob’s Barbs
School systems
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Public Notice-Midland County Planning Commiss
Watercraft problems lake
Page 4
Old Scuttlebutt
New Sanford Lake Park
Page 5
Tax Tips
Vol.2No.22
What will a YES vote on Proposal C mean?
Vol.2No.21
2 copies
10-23-70
Tax Tip’s
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Mustangs Whip Clare
By Mike Bartch
By Mark Shaw
Many names
Page 4
Tax Tips
Page 5
Old Scuttlebutt
Sanford Lake Park
By Mike Bartch
Page 6
Letter to Sanford Express
Mike Bartch
By Annie Jakway
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 7
Tops-Take off pounds
By Mark Shaw
Bob’s Barbs
11-06-70
By Bob Hildebrandt
Page 8
Off the Beaton Path
Vol.2No.23
Mustangs
Val Young
Old Scuttlebutt Rides Again
Public Meeting
By Mike Bartch
Bob’s Barbs
Election over
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Meridian Property Owners Assoc.
Jerome Twp Hall
2 copies
Page 4
11-20-70
Election
By Thomas Novak
Tax Tips
By Mark Shaw
Star Route News
Many Names
Photo and story on Martin Schultz
Meyer-Sanford Ins Agency
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 5
Parson to Person
By Pastor Lee Fick
Page 6
Off the Beaten Path
By Thomas Novak
Page 7
Mustangs
Vol.2No.24
Have a Happy Thanksgiving
2 copies
Page 2
Junior High Football
Mustangs
Many names
Scuttlebutt
Sanford Lake Park
By Mike Bartch
Dept. of Natural Resources-Gen outlook for 1970
Deer season
By Lloyd Cogswel
Bob’s Barbs
Meridian sports
By Bob Hildenbrandt
Parson to Person
Page 3
Page 6
Page 7
By Rev Fick
Meridian Jr High Football Banquet
Many names
Photo of log house bought by Sanford Museum
Mr. & Mrs. Bryon Dye
Star Route News
Many names
Mrs. Emery Williams
Off the Beaten Path
Hunting
By Thomas Novak
Photo of Opal Seaman, Dick Stevens
Flag to Cub Scout Pack 38
Photo, Sanford “Our Town a Nice Place to Live”
Sanford Home Extension
Page 8
12-05-70
Vol.2No.25
2 copies
Tax Tips
By Mark Shaw
Photo, Remember Last Summer
Children dressed in
Centennial clothing
Scuttlebutt
Edenville Township
By Mike Bartch
Log Marks
Water system
Map of Edenville Township
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
12-18-70
Vol.2No.26
Page 4 Dear Mr. Marquardt
Bob Hildenbrant
By Esther Stevens
2 copies
Page 4
Scuttlebutt
Annual Township meeting
By Mike Bartch
Off the Beaten Path
Star Route News
Many names
Mid-Michigan Appaloosa Club News
Tom Boman
Pioneer Trail Riders
Many names
Page 5
Tax Tips
Page 7
Citizen of the Year
Page 9
Dear Mr. Novak
Page 10
Photo Christmas at Averill
Many names
Photo Christmas at Averill
Many names
My Turn
Schools
Page 12
Parson to Person
Page 13
Log Marks
3 photos ?? maybe Sanford Area
01-01-71
By Thomas Novak
Vol.3No.1
Happy New Year
Photo of The Salt by Floyd Brandow
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Christmas Party
By Mark Shaw
William Jung
By Lloyd Cogswell
Virginia Florey
By Rev Fick
3 copies
Mustangs Capture Jack Pine
Page 2
Log Marks – Sanford 1970 Wanted for Sanford 1971
Page 4
Tax Tips & Business Ideals
Doug Fillmore
By Mark Shaw
Parson to Person
A Teenagers Prayer
By Rev Fick
Star Route News
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Letter to the Editor
Re: Museum
Lou Crampton
Page 6
3 photos, Christmas at schools
Mrs. Doremire
Page 7
Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Off the Beaten Path
By Tom Novak
Page 5
Express Announces-All Tournament Team
Doug Fillmore, Brian Blevin
3 photos Ice Carnival 1970
Page 8
01-15-71
Vol.3No.2
2 copies
State Rep Elect Louis Crampton
At Village Hall, Sanford
Meridian School News
Lois Malcomnson
Parson to Person
Why Fire Trucks are Red
By Rev Fick
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
Those Changed Forms
By Mark Shaw
Skidways & Tote Roads
Douglas Houghton
Congratulations
Coach Blevins
Off the Beaten Path
Page 2
Log Marks
Page 4
2 photos fish- Harry Hamilton, Debbie Clarey
Page 5
Scuttlebutt
By Thomas Novak
Water Application info
County Board of Comm
Photo, Friendly Hope
01-29-71
Vol.3No.3
Annual Ice Carnival
Photo with deer “Stop over at the Virgin Pines at the Veterans Park
By Mike Bartch
2 copies
Meridian Music Booster Club
Milton Tolly
Mustangs
Page 2
Scuttlebutt
River’s Edge Farm
nd
Page 4
My Turn
Page 5
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
By Mark Shaw
Off the Beaten Path
By Tom Novak
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Page 6
Meridian School News
2 graders
Reading
Voter Apathy Hits Sanford
02-12-71
By Mike Bartch
By Virginia Florey
By Kay Sorg
By Kay Danielson
Letter to the Editor
Speeding
By Harry Andrews
Page 7
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Vol.3No.4
Ice Carnival Huge Success 9 photos
Page 2
Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Beaver and Otter Trapping Regulations 1971
Page 3
Page 4
Map
Lansing Notes
Dear Sanford Area Parents
Christmas Program
College News
Many names
Observatory
By Kay Danielson
Tax Tips
By Mark Shaw
DNR
Page 5
Log Marks
Township Board Meeting
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Snowmobile Race Results
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Fishing Contest – photo of Larry Glass
02-26-71
2 copies
Vol.3No.5
Ward Hess
Photo-Winter Winter go Away
Sanford Main Street
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Page 2
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
By Mark Shaw
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Observatory
Of Sour Doughs and Donts
By Kay Danielson
Monthly Meeting Notice-Meridian District Property
Owners
Jerry Weiger-Sec’y
District Basketball Tournament
Cub Scout Page 38 -1 photo
Page 5
03-12-71
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Scuttlebutt
Midland Commissions
Page 6
Photo-DDT Supplies Bound for Disposal
Vol.3No.6
Skidways & Tote Road
By Mike Bartch
Wright & Ketchum
Photo-March 7,1971 Oh Spring Where art thou
2 copies
Off the Beaten Path
Sanford Kitchen Kaptains
By Tom Novak
Linda Elza
Page 2
Tax Tip & Business Ideas
By Mark Shaw
Page 3
Ode To A Dog Thief
Anna Nonimus
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 5
Observatory
Page 6
Up and down the Meridian-PTO Notes
Page 7
34 photos-Kinder-Keg Nursery School
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Kay Danielson
Mrs. Paul Shauger
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
03-26-71
Vol.3No.7
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Notes from Lansing
By Lou Crampton
2 copies
Key Names
Meridian School News
Cub Scout Pack 38 Pinewood Derby
Many names
Poem – To Our Son
04-09-71
Other Notes
By Mrs. Bill Briggs
Page 2
An Open Letter to Anna Nonymous
Tom & Sharon Hale
Page 3
Scuttlebutt
Annual Township Mtg
By Mike Bartch
Page 4
Off the Beaten Path
Outdoorsmen
By Tom Novak
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Campin Korner Chapt 68 Rainbow’s End
Al & Lee Pease
Page 5
Observatory
Page 6
Boy Scout Troop 42-Hope 1 photo
Vol.3No.8
1 photo-Someone getting a few out of season!!
See page 8
St. Paul Lutheran Church Groundbreaking Service
Rev Rook
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
2 copies
By Kay Danielson
Observatory
Cub Scouts Pack 76
By Kay Danielson
Many names
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Girl Scout Troup #360 Sanford
Many names
Page 2
Scuttlebutt
Meridian School District
Page 3
Notes from Lansing
By Mike Bartch
By Lou Crampton
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
PTO Notes
04-23-71
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Page 5
Tax Tip & Business Idea
Page 6
Photo of Mr. Weiler at new greenhouse
Page 8
4 photos northern pike fishermen
Vol.3No.9
PTO Features Spelling Bee 2 photos
Jamie Chambers, Marinell
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
2 copies
By Mark Novak
Parson to Person
PTO Carnival Scores a Hit
Schafer
By Rev Fick
Meridian Elementary
Sanford Boy Scouts, Turtle Pond 2 photos
Page 2
Scuttlebutt
Meridian
Observatory
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
By Kay Danielson
Many names
Off the Beaten Path
Page 5
Clare
Midland Coin Show
Jack Griffin
2 photos new business in town
Page 6
Sanford Sashays 1 photo
Photo Mr. Hubbard on tractor
Page 8
Tribute to Darrell Geiling 3 photos
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Tom Novak
Gem and Mineral Show
Letter to Mr. Novak
By Mike Bartch
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
05-07-71
Vol.3No.10
Rock Enthusiasts Jam Museum 2 photos
A J Rogers
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
2 copies
Observatory
Other Notes
By Kay Danielson
Photo William Newman ROTC scholarship
Sanford Kitchen Kaptains
Page 2
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Page 3
Tax Tip & Business Idea
By Mark Shaw
Cub Scout News Pack 38 Edenville
Many names
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 5
Off the Beaten Path
Kinder Keg
05-21-71
Charles Olsen
By Tom Novak
Mrs. Jack Abbe
Page 6 & 7
7 photos of Rock Show and story
Page 9
1 photo Tittawassee Bridge & story
Mr. Hubbard
Page 10
Letter to the Editor: Kinder-Keg letter to Chamber
Of Commerce
Vol.3No.11
Photo Gettysburg 1863
2 copies
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Engagement and photo Sherry Clark
Michael Bernier
Sheltered Workshop Division of the Midland County Rehabilitation Services
Girl Scout Troop 360 Sanford
Mother’s Day Banquet
Page 2
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Page 3
Dear Fellow Fisherman
Bob Philip
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 8
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
Guest Editorial
06-04-71
Vol.3No.12
2 copies
By Mark Shaw
Boating problems on lake
By Mike Bartch
Sanford Homecoming photo
Music Boosters
Bruce Dundas
Total Community Support
Sanford Little League
Page 2
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Page 3
3rd Annual Fishing Contest
Cliff Hitchcock
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Kinder Keg
06-18-71
Page 5
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
Page 6
Letter to the Editor
Bus #14
Cub Scout Pack 38 of Edenville
Many names
Meri Tops
Mrs. William Lackie
Vol.3No.14
2 copies
By Mark Shaw
Harry Hatfield
Meridian Baseball photo of team
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Meridian Graduates 105 photo of Gwen Young
Gary Coveart
Page 2
Parson to Person
By Rev Fick
Page 3
Photo of Dorothy Welch and 35 in pike
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Mrs. Betty Drew
Graduates from Meridian
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Date
07-02-71
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Page 5
Mrs. Pankhurst Retiring
By Jan Hunt
Poem “My Home”
By Ken Smith
Page 6&7
4 photos – Our Town
Page10
Notes from Lansing
Page 11
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
Vol.3No.14
Homecoming 2 photos
Key Names
Lou Crampton
Many names
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Congratulations to the Mustangs
State tournament
th
Page 2
60 Wedding Anniversary Mr.&Mrs. S.Elmore
Page 3
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
Page 5
Parson to Person
Page 6
Star Route News
By Rev Fick
Many names
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
07-16-71
Our Town 5 photos trip
Mr. Berriman
Vol.3No.15
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Photo-Skipper and the kids-New Member of the fam Weakman homestead
Page 2
Baby deer
50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr.&Mrs. Raymond Schafer Hope
Lakefront Dredging Opportunity
Anthony McClimans
Parson to Person
Population increase in our area
Page 3
By Mrs. .Emery Williams
By Mark Shaw
Page 8
2 copies
Other Notes
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
By Pastor Fick
1960-1970
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Beach Development
07-30-71
Page 4
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
By Mark Shaw
Page 5
Log Marks
Pere Marquette
Page 6
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Vol.3No.16
Bits & Pieces
Sanford news
Parson to Person
2 copies
Page 2
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Pastor Fick
Photo- Winning the Major League Title
Dancers Dept Store
Kinder Keg News
Mrs. Karen Abbe
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Photo-Merle Boulis & 10 lb Walleye
Page 3
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
Our Town – 4 photos Sanford Tournament Team
Page 4
Career Enlisted Men Might Pick Home Posts
Notes from Lansing
08-13-71
By Louis Crampton
Page 5
Log Marks
Charles Sanford, Will Irish
Page 6
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 8
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
By Mark Shaw
Vol.3No.17
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Photo-Olson’s Party Store Minor League Champs
2 copies
Log Marks
Mackinac Trail
Kinder Keg
Mrs. Paul Woods
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Date
08-27-71
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
Many names
Page 4
Photo-Mr. Brown & his check out girls
New store
Page 5
Photo-Michelle daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Miller
Holt, Mi
Page 6
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 8
Our Town – 6 photos Scouting trip-Loon Lake
Vol.3No.18
Meridian District Pops Column
Log Marks
2 copies
Other Notes
Tittabawassee Power Co
Midland County Sheltered Workshop
Blue Star Mothers
Glade Rogers
Photo- Mr. Moench & catfish
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
Many names
Page 5
DNR
Tobacco River
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
09-10-71
Page 6
Star Route Party Line
Page 8
Our town – 4 photos catfishing
Vol.3No.19
Meridian School Football 1971Season
By Mark Shaw
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
StarCraft Sailing Race – Wixom Lake
2 copies
Notes from Lansing
By Lou Crampton
What is truth?
By Pastor Fick
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
Many names
Kinder Keg Nursery Orientation
Mrs. Mary Ann Woods
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 6
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Red-letter dates for sportsmen
09-24-71
Page 8
Our town 3 photos- fishing pictures
Vol.3No.20
2 photos New St Paul’s Church
Rev Newman
Cornerstone Services Slated for St Paul’s
Many names
2 copies
10-08-71
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Meridian Football
Many names
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Sanford Express Fishing Contest
Many names
To the Editor
Meridian District Property
Page 13
Family Reunion – Merritt-Letts
Many names
Page 14
Meridian District Pops Column
Edenville Township Board
By Mike Bartch
Page 16
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Vol.3No.21
Notes from Lansing
By Lou Crampton
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
By Mark Shaw
2 copies
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Meridian District Pops Column
Meridian School District
Thank you Howard Rogers
Kinder Keg Nursery
Page 10
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 12
Our Town 3 photos of fishing & lake
Harvy LaPrise
By Mike Bartch
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
10-22-71
Vol.3No.22
2 photos Sanford Recreation
Scuttlebutt Rides Again
2 copies
Key Names
Other Notes
Special Edenville Twp Mtg
By Mike Bartch
Back to School Night, Meridian Jr Hi News & Notes
Parson to Person
11-05-71
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Page 3
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
Page 5
Sanford Kitchen Kaptains
Dale Gillespie
Page 6
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Vol.3No.23
Notes from Lansing
Scuttlebutt Wonders Why?
2 copies
11-19-71
2 copies
12-03-71
By Pastor Fick
Meeting times
By Mark Shaw
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Lou Crampton
Meridian building houses
Parson to Person
By Mike Bartch
By Pastor Fick
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Vol.3No.24
Meridian School District Federal Aid
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Page 5
Scuttlebutt Wonders Why
New Camp 16 Park
By Mike Bartch
Vol.3No.25
Meridian Football Recap
Many names
By Val Young
Meridian Physical Ed Program K-8
Lack Lake State Forestry Campground
Sanford C of C News
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Other Notes
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Meridian Board of Education News
Sanford Kitchen Kaptains
Martin Reeves
Page 5
Scuttlebutts Memorabilla
Hunter’s ball
Page 6
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
By Mark Shaw
By Mike Bartch
Meridian Schools December Calendar
12-17-71
Vol.3No.26
Page 3
2 copies
Page 4
Kinder Keg News
workshop
Page 2-Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Christmas Concert Slate
Schools
Christmas I Remember
By M. Elbar
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Student Council at MHS
Glen Sanford
Meridian Chapter of the National
Honor Society
Parson to Person
Page 7
Scuttlebutt Reports
Page 8
Tax Tips & Business Ideas
Page 3
Sanford Fishing Contest 2 photos
Page 4
Meridian New Teachers at Senior Hi
Senior High Counselors Report
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Many names
By Pastor Fick
Camp 16 Park
By Mike Bartch
By Mark Shaw
Betty Draves, Mike Sweebe
Ruth Davids, Dennis Blevins
Date
01-14-72
Issue
Number
Vol.4No.1
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
G.S. Mitten Tree Program
Mrs. Donald Johndro
Happy New Year – Scuttlebutt
County board of Comm
Parson to Person
2 copies
Many names
Page 2
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Kinder-Keg Christmas Week 1 photo
Mrs. Jack Abbe
Page 5
3 Meridian sports photos
01-28-72
Page 6 & 7
Our Town-7 photos highlights of 1971
Page 8
Star Route Party Line
Page 9
Notes from Lansing
Vol.4No.2
Boots, Mittens, Hats
The yea
Many names
Scuttlebutt got Scuttled
Nancy Kraener
Taxes
Herbert Thompson
Page 2
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Wandering with Wylie
Our Town 2 photos Schools Christmas Choirs
Page 11
Star Route Party Line
By Mike Bartch
By Lou Crampton
Troop 842 Hope
Page 10
donations
By Pastor Fick
Notes from Lansing
Calling all Parents and Teachers
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Lou Crampton
Parson to Person
2 copies
By Mike Bartch
By Pastor Fick
Perkins Christmas Party
Photo of Roy Mitchell, Sanford Express Citizen of
Other Notes
By Wylie Cowles
A concerned parent
PTO
Many names
By Mrs. Emery Williams
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
02-10-72
Vol.4No.3
Photo Dan Laur & Lou Crampton at State Capitol
Local Boy in Semi-Finals photo of Joe Furst
2 copies
Key Names
Other Notes
Pete & Betty Furst
Golden Gloves
Old Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Photo of Kathleen Worsley, 1972 DAR award
Page 2
02-25-72
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Snowmobile Race Winners 1 photo “Our Leader”
Many names
Kinder-Keg News
Mrs. Genna Hall
Page 5
Photo of snowmobile race
Page 6
Star Route Party Line
Many names
Page 7
Meridian School Libraries are Resource Centers
Many names
Vol.4No.4
Meridian Bands-A Source of Community Pride
Photo of Mr. Reeves
Sanford Little League
Many names
Boy Scouts Troop 876
Many names
Old Scuttlebutt
Dr. William Maynard
2 copies
Parson to Person
By Mike Bartch
By Pastor Fick
Joins Real Estate Firm
Gloria Gage
Page 2
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Special Notice – Meridian District Property Owners
Assoc.
Page 4
The Thousand Dollar Bill
Page 7
Photo of Gloria Gage
Pack 38 Blue & Gold Banquet
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Many names
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Log Marks
Meridian Board Approve Curriculum Changes
03-10-72
Vol.4No.5
Other Notes
Welfare
Glen Sanford
Today, Education is More Essential Than Ever Befor
2 photos, Bob Wood and 7th Graders on trampoline
2 copies
Parson to Person
Page 2
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Old Scuttlebutt
Happy Days are Here Again By Mike Bartch
Sanford Kitchen Kaptains
David Covel
Page 5
Meridian Annual School Election
Page 6
Sanford Little League Registration
Larry Moe
Northern Recs League
Many names
Party Line
Many names
Kinder-Keg News
Mrs. Karen Abbe
2 photos Julie Steinke, Phyllis Ahearn
Glen Sanford
Meridians Programs are Geared to Educate all
Students
1 photo students in Wood Shop
Robert Cole
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 7
03-24-72
By Pastor Fick
Vol.4No.6
2 copies
Page 2
By Mrs. Williams
Valedictorian & Salutatoria
Meridian School Calendar
Page 4
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Cheers for the Old Root Cellar
By M. Elber
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Page 5
Annual Blue & Gold Banquet
Many names
Page 6
The Red Devil’s Bad Day
Many names
Page 7
Our Town 6 photos, Polar Bear 72
Troop 876
Page 8
Dog Obedience Classes Slated
Mrs. Pamela Levine
Page 9
Pack 38 Derby Race
Many names
Page 10
Eddie Manges goes to Nashville
Page 11
04-07-72
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Photo of Jr. High All Star Band
Youth for Understanding
Vol.4No.7
Mr.&Mrs. Mark Fischer
Old Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Title One Meeting
Mrs. Marilyn Hand
Old Scuttlebutt
Old Scuttlebutt Remembers
Parson to Person
2 copies
Many names
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Party Line
Many names
Page 5
Sanford Village Marshall
Edgar Gensel
Page 7
Red Letter Dates for Sportsmen
Wandering with Wylie
Photo, tearing down former Leonard Station
Pike Spawning Marsh Cleaning Time Again
By Mike Bartch
By Pastor Fick
Meridian Anticipates A Good Year in Track
Page 8
Other Notes
Roy Mitchell
By Mrs. Williams
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
04-21-72
Vol.4No.8
Old Scuttlebutt
Old Scuttlebutt Explains
By Mike Bartch
Photo, Mike Weller CMU Dashman Cited
2 copies
Honor Society
Many names
The Sound of Music
Many names
Meridian’s Annual Musical
League of Women Voters
05-05-72
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Page 6
Parson to Person
Meeting times
By Pastor Fick
Hook, Line and Sinker
Fishing
By Dale Riggie
Page 3
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Page 7
Red Cross First Aid Class to be started in Sanford
Kay Danielson
Vol.4No.9
Photo of Joe Malajski, President of Student Council
Many names
Pack 38
Many names
Kinder-Keg Nursery
Mrs. Jane Woods
Meridian Board of Education Notes
Meet the Candidates
Old Scuttlebutt
Old Scuttlebutt is embarrass By Mike Bartch
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Party Line
Many names
Meyer-Sanford Insurance
1971 Meri Award
Photo of new St Paul Lutheran Church
1 photo of old church
Page 5
Pages 6 & 7 4 photos of new church
By Mrs. Williams
Date
05-19-72
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Page 8
3 more photos of new church
Page 9
Photo of Miss Helen Jean Bartlett
Page 10
Freak Week observed at Meridian High
Page 11
Ode to a Sneak Thief
By Anna Nonimus
Hook, Line and Sinker
By Dale Riggie
Vol.4No.10
2 copies
Key Names
Post Office has new System
Barbara Miller
Kinder-Keg Nursery News
Bev Swartz
Retiring Teachers to be Honored
Many names
Letter Re; Mr. Bartch
Other Notes
By Don Marquardt
PTO Notes
06-02-72
Old Scuttlebutt Reports
By Mike Bartch
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Page 2
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting notes
Page 3
Fishing News
Page 4
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs.Williams
Hook, Line and Sinker
Fishing
By Dale Riggie
By Bob Philip
Page 5
The Capricious Comet
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Page 6
Ode to a Fixed Income Homer Owner
By Anna Nonimus
Page 8
Our Town 2 photos, Roy fishing, AJ & rocks
Vol.4No.10
Meet the Candidates
Parson to Person
Many names
By Pastor Fick
Date
Issue
Number
2opies
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
School Election
Sanford Little League Standing
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Hook Line and Sinker
Fishing
By Dale Riggie
Pack 38 of Edenville
Many names
Photo & story spelling bee winners
Many names
Page 6
Photo of Principal Burza & Lisa Dunham
Contest Winter
Page 7
Photo Thomas Dufreane
Howard Payne College
Brownie Fly Up Troop 352
Many names
Photo Helen Jean Bartlett, Meridian PTO Country
Fair
Legion News
Many names
Page 8
06-16-72
Vol.4No.12
Homecoming June 16-17-18, photo Carall,bear
Meridian Headstart Graduates 15 , 1 photo
2 copies
Many names
Parson to Person
Page 2
Page 3
By Pastor Fick
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Driver Education
Glen Sanford
Hearing Check
Scholarship Winners
Page 4
Hook, Line and Sinker
Page 7
Party Line
Many names
By Dale Riggie
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Date
06-30-72
Issue
Number
Key Names
4th Fishing Contest Awards
Many names
Other Notes
Page 8
Senior Class Night- Class of 72
Vol.4 No13
Notes from Lansing
By Lou Crampton
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
2 copies
07-14-72
Major Topics/Photos
1 photo, the passing parade-bicycles
Kinder-Keg News
Bev Schwartz
Swartzmiller’s Hold Open House
Graduation
Meridian Athletic Awards
Many names
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Edenville Notes
Page 4
Hook, Line and Sinker
Page 7
Party Line
Many names
Page 8
Sanford Boy Scouts Canoe down Au Sable
6 photos
Vol.4No.14
Notes from Lansing
2 copies
By Dale Riggie
By Mrs. Williams
By Lou Crampton
Brunett Seeking Republican Nomination for US
House, photo of him
Birthday Club Meets
Mrs. A.J. Rogers
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
CNC News
Arboretum Planting
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 4
Hook, Line and Sinker
Photo of Mrs Riggie & bass By Dale Riggie
Page 6
Alan Wylie Cowles
Date
07-28-72
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Page 7
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Fishing Contest Awards
Many names
Meridian’s Driver Education Program
1 photo
Vol.4No.15
Parson to Person
2 copies
By Pastor Fick
Meridian School Registration
Blue Star Mothers Picnic
08-11-72
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Party Line
Many names
Fishing Contest Awards
Many names
Page 4
Hook, Line and Sinker
Page 6
CNC News
Homestead Farm Project
Page 7
Letter to the Editor
Jerome Twp Mills increase
Election News
Elford Cederberg
Page 8
Our Town 3 photos, Sanford Museum
Vol.4No.16
Museum Open House Sept. 10- 1 photo
Another Good Duck Nesting Season seen in Mich.
2 copies
By Mrs. Williams
By Dale Riggie
By Mrs. Lionel Dancer
Edward Mikula, DNR
Athletic Physicals
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Sanford Tops Club #837
Mrs. June Murray
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Page 3
Stardust and Time Bombs
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Date
08-25-72
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Fishing Contests Awards
Many names
Page 4
Hook, Line and Sinker
Page 6
Party Line
Many names
Page 8
Our Town 3 photos, Wixom Dam, Sanford Lake
Homes, Hope
Vol.4No.17
New Meridian Administrators 3 photos
Burza, King, Fox
By Dale Riggie
Parson to Person
2 copies
By Mrs. Williams
By Pastor Fick
Adult Education
School Board News
Garry Coveart
Sanford Historical Museum
Seeking donations
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting notes
Page 3
Party Line
Many names
Page 4
Hook, Line and Sinker
By Dale Riggie
Page 6
Stardust and Time Bombs
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Page 7
Kinder-Keg News
By Lou Crampton
Page 8
Our Town 3 photos, Averill depot, Camp 16, Soon
Back to School
Vol.4No.18
Teachers New in the Meridian District
Many names
Museum Schedules Grand Re-opening
Allen Cole Jr.
Meridian School Board Notes
Walter Finch
2 copies
Red-Letter Dates for Sportsmen
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
By Mrs. Williams
Bev Schwartz
Lansing News Items
09-08-72
Other Notes
Meeting notes
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Page 3
Fishing Contest Awards
Page 6
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Page 8
Our Town – Grand Re-Opening- Sanford Museum
Sept 10
Separate Pape R not dated
Mustang Ramble – 1972 Schedule football & photos 2 copies
09-22-72
Meridian’s New Concessions Stand - photo
Vol.4No.19
2 copies
Meridian Board of Education Notes
Charles Mayer
Open House – Glade Rogers
75th Birthday
Meridian High School Driving Rules
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Museum Draws Hugh Crowd
1800 visitors
William Jung Cited-National Institute of Farm and
Home Brokers
Merritt-Letts Reunion
William Florey
Photo Mr. & Mrs. Louis Daniels 50th years
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Letters to the Editor
Mr. & Mrs. Clair Hunt
Page 3
Fishing Contest awards
Many names
Page 6
Party Line
Many names
Page 8
Our Town 2 photos Meridian Cheerleaders
The Phantom Sign Painter of Andrews County
10-06-72
Vol.4No20
By Mrs. Williams
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Photo of Joyce Tafel-Averill School
Student Council Notes
Re; Museum
Mr. Richard Ramsey
Date
Issue
Number
2 copies
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Open House at Meridian
Photo Meridian Senior High Drama Club
Many names
Vocal Group to Attend Workshop
Mrs. Gordon Lee
Parson to Person
Photo officers of Meridian Senior High Music
By Pastor Fick
Makers-many names
Arts in the Saginaw Valley
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Jack Pine Conference Standings
Page 3
Fishing Contest awards
Page 8
A Cropper with a Copper
Party Line
10-20-72
Vol.4No.21
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Photo homecoming queen Terry Moore
Mustangs Win
2 copies
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Many names
Open House – Meridian High School
Page 2
Girl’s J V Basketball
Many names
Girls’ Varsity Basketball
Many names
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Jack Pine Conference Standings
Page 5
Reaching
By Vale Fay
Page 6
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Page 7
Our Town 2 photos-1 Life with Father drama
1 Intl Thespian Society
Date
11-03-72
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Page 8
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
The Jack and Gil Caper
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Page 10
Lansing Notes
By Lou Crampton
Vol.4No.22
Dear Editor
Proposal C
Photo co-captains Meridian Jr High A Stringers
Fillmore & Walser
Junior High Football
Many names
2 copies
By Richard Allen
High School Open House
Lou Crampton Speaks Out on Proposals C & D
Page 2
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Jack Pine Conference Standings
Page 3
Pack 38 has meeting
Many names
Sanford Kitchen Kaptains
Kare Schleben
Page 5
Hope Church Organizes New Group
Many names
By Mrs. George Maxwell
Page 8
Party Line
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Page 9
A Cropper with a Copper
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Page 10
Photo of yearbook members-Peck,Vanderbush
Mast
Meridian Year Book
Reaching
11-17-72
Vol.4No.23
By Vale Fay
Photo-Kinder-Keg helpers at Work
Kinder-Keg News
Bev Schwartz
Date
Issue Number Major Topics/Photos
2 copies
1 photo-Life With Father Meridian’s Play
Key Names
Other Notes
Many names
Meridian’s Adult Education Program in Full Swing
Midland Jaycees
Page 2
Jr. High Sports Banquet
Stan Berriman
Up and Down the Meridian
Meeting times
Jack Pine Conference Standings
Page 3
Party Line
Page 4
Reaching
By Vale Fay
Page 5
Parson to Person
By Pastor Fick
Page 6
J.V. Football
Page 8
Our Town 2 photos Football teams
No date
Insert?
Mustang Ramble-Basketball Schedule & Photos
12-01-72
Vol.4No.24
Small Town Masquerade
2 copies
Page 2
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Bill Adams Coach
Many names
By Alan Wylie Cowles
Pack 38 has Monthly Meeting
Many names
Up and down the Meridian
Meeting Times
Reaching
By Mrs. Emery Williams
By Vale Fay
Free Snowmobile Trails Directory
DNR
Page 3
Party Line
Many names
Page 5
Photo-on the Moon with Apollo 17
Page 6
Parson to Person
Page 8
Our Town 2 photos Thanksgiving Feast
By Mrs. Williams
By Pastor Fick
Hillside
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
12-15-72
Vol.4No.25
Page 2 Up and down the Meridian
Meeting times
Reaching
2 copies
Page 2
Photo Bob and Ron Fauver-new owners of Sanford
Page 4
Parson to Person
Page 5
Party Line
Other Notes
By Vale Fay
Sport Shop
By Pastor Fick
Many names
By Mrs. Williams
Old Scuttlebutt
City Hall
By Mike Bartch
Journalism Class Activities
Mr. Ramsey
Dinner for the Faculty
Many Names
Sanford Notes
Many names
Sanford Kitchen Kaptains
Judy Olson
Our Town-photo of Larry Robinson fish 23” Coho
Page 9
Page 12
1/12/1973
Vol. 5
1 1 3
Tom Riggie – Photo w/41”, 17 lb 4 oz pike in fishing Tom Riggie
contest
4&5
Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom) 689-3813
1/12/1973
Copy 2
1/12/1973
vol.5
p. 1 torn
Copy 3
1/26/1973
2 2 1
Photo-fishing in 800 weather (no location/date)
5
Party Line w/ Mrs. Williams (see 1/12/1973 issue 1)
Mike & Betty Draves
Everett & Ester Foster
Roy & Eunice Chamberlain
Spike & Bert Francis
Fishing contest
Pike
1/26/1973
Copy 2
1/26/1973
Copy 3
2/9/1973 5
3 3 1
Hillsdale Elementary School spatter painting project Senja Gould dau. Of Mr &
& Haiku writing – photo
Mrs Dewey Gould, Hope &
Daniel Jackson son of Mr &
Mrs James Jackson 3750 N.
M-30
5
G 2/23/1973
Copy 2
G 2/23/1973
Copy 3
Party Line w/Mrs Williams (see 1/12/1973 issue 1)
FG 2/23/1973 Copy 4
G 3/9/1973 5 5 5 1
Photo-Dee-Val (Baton) twirlers at Meridian/Freeland
Basketball game-names
6 “Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (see 1/12/1973 issue
1)
8 Key 73-Community Religious Census-Photos-Mr. &
Mrs. Ken Nacke, Bill Maxwell & dau. Mary, Mrs.
Albert Fike & son Jeffrey
G 3/9/1973
Copy 2
G 3/9/1973
Copy 3
G 3/23/1973
5
6 6
1
Girl Scout “Alpha Omega Religious Award to Jody
Armstrong/parents Mr. & Mrs. Al Sims, Debbie
Miller/parents Mr. & Mrs. Edward Miller, Cindy
Bastuk/parents Mr. Mrs. Walter Bastuk
1
Susan K. Benjamin/parents Dr. & Mrs. Mac B.
Benjamin, 3950 W. River Rd. Sanford, joined St.
Paul (MN) Goodwill Industries as Asst. Dir. Of
Resources
6 “Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (see 1/12/73 issue#1)
G 3/23/1973
Copy 2
G 4/6/1973
Copy 3
FG 4/6/1973
Copy 4
G 4/20/1973
5
8
G 4/20/1973
Copy 2
G 4/20/1973
Copy 3
G 4/20/1973
Copy 4
FG 5/3/1973
5
9
8
3
“Part Line w/Mrs. Williams” (see 1/12/73 issue #1)
9
1 Meridian HS Valedictorian-Janine Maxwell/parents
Mr. & Mrs. William Maxwell, 5027 Stark
Rd., Hope. Salutatorian-Darcy Vanderbush/parents
Mr. & Mrs. James Vanderbush, 433 Moore St.,
Edenville
7 Obit. Raymond M. Geiling, Coleman, d. 4/17/1973
age 46, b. Gaylord, married Frances Bastuk
8/21/1948, burial-Old Edenville cemetery
7 Obit. Mr. Rae L. Button, 2754 Coleman Rd.,
Coleman, d. 4/17/1973 in Clare age 81, b. 8/6/1891
in Port Huron, married Katherine Piesik , (deceased
2/18/1961), married Sylvia R. Long in Coleman,
6/18/1965, burial Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris
8
FG 5/3/1973
Copy 2
FG 5/3/1973
Copy 3
G 5/3/1973
Copy 4
F 5/17/1973 5 10
9
1
“Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (Social record of who
visited whom)
Death Tribute- Robert G Hildebrandt, d.5/11/1973 in
Sanford. Co-founder of Sanford Area Historical
Society & business owner on Railway St.
Pg 3-4 torn
5
Obit. Mrs. Minnie Buck, d. 5/4/1973, 5200 US-10,
Coleman, b.5/2/1884 in Cass City, married Frank
Buck 11/11/1967 (deceased 1/8/1973)burial W.
Burlington Cemetery, Lapeer Co., MI.
7 Wedding-4/28/1973 Bride-Sandra K.
Woodward/parents-Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Woodward,
Beaverton, groom-Byron C. Rease/parents-Mr. &
Mrs. Walter Rease, Coleman.
9 Obit.Mrs. Bessie M. Cunningham, died in Portland,
OR 4/15/1973, former teacher in Coleman and N.
Bradley
9
Obit. Mrs. Vesta Walton Berk d. in Coleman
5/13/1973 age 62, b. 8/24/1910 in Isabella Co.,
married Vernell Berk in Wauseen, OH 7/14/1931,
burial Warren Township Cemetery
9 Graduate photo-Richard T. Soldatt (1971 Coleman
grad.) graduated from Delta w/Associate in Science
of Mortuary Science, will attend Wayne State U.
Fall 1973
5/17/1973
G 5/17/1973
copy 2
G 5/17/1973
copy 3
G 5/31/1973 11
5
9
9
Coleman Post Office- Postmaster Lawrence Olson
honored postal retirees Lavern Acker & former
retirees Fritz Klashak & Mrs. Mildred Bowers
(photo)
12
“Part Line w/Mrs. Williams” (social record of who
visited whom)
1 Steve Digsby elected president of Sanford Lions
Club (photo)
1
PTO Carnival – clowns-Mrs. Earl Varner, Mrs. Ron
Bigelow, Mrs. Dan Warren (photo) (Meridian El.
Sch.) child w/sombrero-Dan Warren
2 Five generations-Mrs. Herman Schrock, Evart, MI
(93 in June ’73) (photo)
8
Obit.-Berry Dean Sanford, d. 5/23/1973, age 14
(tractor accident), b.10/21/1958 in Trenton, MI,
parents William & Fern Sanford, 10830 Washington
Rd., Clare, MI, burial in Warren twp cemetery
9 Obit.-Lee Brown, d. 5/26/1973 age 86, b. 8/10/1886
in Joplin, MO, burial in Warren Township Cemetery
9
Outstanding Citizen Award-Mr. William Sprenger
Citizen of the Year Award-Mrs. Florence Geiling
10 “Party Line w/Mrs. Williams” (social record of who
visited whom)
G 5/31/1973
Copy 2
FG 5/31/1973 Copy 3
G 6/14/1973
5
6/14/1973
12
11 2 Wedding 5/19/1973, Bride-Jan Marie
Brugger/parents-Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brugger,
Coleman, groom-Timothy Dale Roman/parents-Mr.
& Mrs. Clifford Roman, Coleman
3
60th Anniversary – Stanley L. Brugger married Lela
M. Geer in Midland 6/21/1913
3
Obit.-Fred W. Hadley , 804 E. Adams, Coleman, d.
5/31/1973 in Midland age 75, b. 4/10/1898 in
Smith’s Crossing, Midland Co., married Jessie M.
Corbitt in Coleman 9/30/1939, burial in Warren twp
Cemetery, Coleman
6
Obit-Paul Michael Toth, 2790 N. Lewis Rd.,
Coleman, d.6/7/73, age 58, b. 4/30/1915, Akron, MI,
WWII vet, m. Isobel Fleming in Midland, 6/18/1963,
burial-Warren twp Cemetery, Coleman
G 6/14/1973
Copy 2
G 6/14/1973
Copy 3
6
Obit-Lloyd L. Delavern, 705 E. Washington St.
Coleman, d. 6/3/1973 in Midland, age 67, b.
7/26/1905 in Coleman, burial in Warren twp
Cemetery, Coelman
6
Mrs. Winifred E. (Sheppard) Tyler Burton, age 73, d.
6/5/1973 in Clare, b. 7/31/1899 in Flint, m. George P.
Burton 12/9/1917 in Flint, burial in Warren twp
cemetery, Coleman
7
Sanfor Lake Park dedication w/new bath house and
concession bldg., 6/17/1973
FG 6/28/1973 5 13 12 1
1
Party Line w/Mrs. Williams-(Social record of who
visited whom)
6
Brown Machine Plant, west of Coleman, workers
packing containers (photo)
7
Obit-Harley W. Wells, 6015 N. Water St, Edenville,
age 82, d. 6/21/1973 in Midland, b. 2/5/1891 in
Edenville, m. Mary D. Perry 6/21/1912 in Averill
(Mrs. Wells d. 6/24/1972), burial in Edenville twp
cemetery
FG 6/28/1973 Copy 2 (all
pages torn at
left side of
fold
G 6/28/1973
Sanford Area Historical Society-News, Farm
Machinery History, New officers (see photos in
7/12/1973 p. 12 issue
Copy 3 (all
pages torn
slightly just
above fold
on left side
FG 7/12/73 5 14
(R side edge
torn above
fold on p. 1)
13
1 Old photos-Saginaw Rd. truss bridge over
Titabawassee R. w/Sanford Riverside school (Prior
to 1934 addition & now Sanford Area Centennial
Museum) asking for public help to date photo
7 Obit-Ervin Searight, 315 W. Washington St,
Coleman, age 62, d. 7/6/1973 in Midland, b.
10/4/1910 in Coleman, m. Helen Baughman
10/10/1937 in Saginaw, burial in Warren twp
cemetery
7
Obit-Mrs. Martha L.(Uhlenhaker) Morgan, d.
6/30/1973 in Midland, age 97, b. 3/24/1876 in
Shelby Co., Ohio, m. Julis Morgan 5/15/1908 in
Finley, OH (Mr. Morgan died 10/3/1924), burial in
Lee twp cemetery, Midland Co, MI
7 Obit-Alexander Dunlop, Clare (formerly of
Coleman), d. 7/4/1973 in Clare, age 77, b. 1/11/1896
in Wise twp, Isabella Co. m. Christina MacDonald
6/7/1918 in Bay City, burial Warren twp cemetery,
Coleman
7 Carl Lewis-Coleman Fire Chief resigned 7/1/1973
(Larry Key is new Chief of Coleman Community
Fire Department as of 7/1/1973 (photo)
8 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom)
9 Wedding in Farwell, 5/25/1973, bride-Darlen Ann
Yancer, dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Yancer, groomRonald William Leist, son of Mr. & Mrs. Loren Leist
12 Photos- old farm machinery at Sanford Area
Centennial Museum & auction (see article p. 1 of
6/28/1973 issue)
G 7/12/1973
Copy 2
G 7/12/1973
Copy 3
G 7/26/1973
5
15 14
1
Old photo of children on oc pulling sled, asking for
public help to identify date/names
3
55th anniversary photo, Mr. & Mrs.(Louise Sasse)
Lloyd Hart, 2506 Ashman St. Midland, MI, m.
8/19/1918 in Midland
4 Wedding in Coleman, 7/21/1973, bride-Susan M.
Hodges, dau. Of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Hodges, N.
Bradley, groom-David A. McLean, son of Mr. &
Mrs. Russell McLean, Shepard
7 George W. & Hattie B. Young-1st Annual Reunion,
7/22/1973 in Coleman
7/26/1973
7 Coleman High School construction contract awarded
to J & W Construction Co of Midland
8
G 7/26/1973
Copy 2
G 7/26/1973
Copy 3
G 8/9/1973 5 16
15
Party Line w/Mrs. Williams(social record of who
visited whom)
1 Photo-Old farm machinery thresher on trailer (part of
group of farm machinery pieces George Thorton
brought to Sanford Area Centennial Museum)see
6/28/73, p. 1 & 7/12/73, p. 12 issues of Sanford
Express
3 Wedding-7/14/1973, bride-Roxanne Jenkins, dau. Of
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Crockett of Coleman, groom-Roy
E. Smith, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Smith of
Gladwin
4 Wedding-7/7/73, bride-Carol Anne Hecht, dau. Of
Mr. & Mrs. Harry W. Hecht of Coleman, groom-
Gerald Lee Barber, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ford L. Barber
of Coleman
5 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom)
7 Obit-Mrs. Katherine A. (Horden) Sturm of Detroit,
age 86, d. 8/4/73 in Birmingham, MI, b. 2/9/1887 in
Saginaw, MI, burial in Old Calvary Cemetery in
Midland, MI
7
Obit-Mrs. Edria M. (Bailer) Horton, 2851 W. Baker
Rd., Coleman, age 69, d. 8/4/73 in Midland, b.
5/16/1904 in Decatur, IN, M. Orville Miller in
Coleman 11/2/1921 (Mr. Miller d. 12/13/1946), m.
Clarence G. Horton in Flint 9/10/1952, burial in
Warren twp cemetery in Coleman
7 Obit-Mrs. Mary L. Volrath, age 46, d. 8/4/73 in
Midland, b. 5/29/1927 in Toledo, OH, m. Harold L.
Volrath 2/17/1945 in Toledo, OH, burial in Warren
twp cemetery in Coleman
8/23/1973 5 17
16
p.3-4 torn
G 8/23/1973 copy 2
8
Party Line-Mrs. Williams (Social record of who
visited whom)
9
Obit.-Lloyd Langworthy, age 74, d. 8/18/73, b.
11/6/1898 in Sheridan Twp Clare Co, Coleman
businessman-Modern Woodman Life Ins. Co. 34 yrs.,
Married Maude T. Moll in Napoleon OH 3/23/40,
burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, MI
9
Reunion-Haller/Griswold, 65 attended at Geneva twp
hall, youngest was 6 mo. Old Amanda M. Rease,
dau. of Mr. Mrs. Lanny Rease of Coleman
9
Men on emergency fire duty-Sanford sent James
Bancroft. David Wellman & William Horton along
w/ 98 other MI men to fight fires in Cal. & Ore.
G 8/23/1973 copy 3
9/20/1973 5
G 9/20/1973
copy 2
G 9/20/1973
copy 3
G 9/27/1973
3
50th Anniversary-Mr. Burley Hall Sr. married Edna
Coons in Coleman 9/26/23, live at 302 Barbour St.
Coleman
4
Wedding-9/1/73, bride-Pamela Sue Hall, dau.of Mr.
& Mrs. Floyd Hall, Coleman; groom-Robert Duane
Nuckles, son of Mr. & Mrs. Delmore Nuckles of
Clare
7
Obit.-Joseph William Dolentz, age 67 of 2617
Peterson Dr. Sanford, d. 9/5/73 in Mt. Pleasant, b.
2/28/06 in Yugoslavia, married Ethel M. Turk
7/17/26 in Detroit
7
Obit.-Mrs. Carrie E. Brugger, age 86, of Coleman, d.
9/6/73 in Clare, b. 2/5/1887 in Paulding OH, married
William Brugger (dec. 9/5/21) in 1905 in Warren twp
7
Obit.-Clifford A. Stiles, age 85, d.9/11/73 in
Grayling, b. 9/11/1888 in Paulding OH, married
Bessie J. York (dec.1/5/69), 11/26/08 in Mt. Pleasant,
burial in Memorial Gardens, Isabella Co. MI
8
Party Lines w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom)
18
17
4
Wedding-8/18/73, bride-Cindy Kay Lewis, dau. of r.
& Mrs. Edward Lewis, Coleman; groom-Michael B.
Ockert, son of Mrs. Donald O’Leary, Flint and Mr.
Michael L. Ockert, Coleman
6 Graduation-Raymond Abbey, age 23, from Western
Michigan University in Kalamazoo, 8/17/73, som of
Nelson & Rita Abbey, 4176 N. M-30, Sanford
7
Photo-Mrs. Mary (Ernest) Yates of Coleman named
Queen of Senior Citizens Day at Michigan State Fair,
8/27/73
7
Photo-Groundbreaking for new Coleman High
School, 8/27/73 (inc. names)
Obit.-Mrs. Florence V. (Phiel) Simons, age 90 of
Coleman, d. 8/23/73 in Bad Axe, b. 6/26/1883 in
Martin OH, married Edwin R. Simons (dec.7/20/57)
1/17/06 in Coleman, burial in Warren twp cemetery
9
Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom)
G 9/27/1973
Copy 2
G 9/27/1973
Copy 3
Multiple issues-also contains 10/4/1973 Coleman
Tribune
10/04/1973
Vol 5 Issue
19
Mustang Roundup
Ron Mitchell & John
susalla
Kitchen Kaptains
Sanford
What’s Up At Meridian
Toni Young
Page 3
Council Proceedings
Coleman
Page 5
Party Line
Vol. 5 No
149
The Coleman Tribune
10/04/1973
Many names
Former Coleman Printer Retires After 48 Years
Richard T. (Dick) Carter
Missionary to Visit Coleman Assembly Of God
Church (photo)
Rve. Ralph E. Leslie and
family
James A. Bradley dies in Clare
James A. Bradley
Lonna Sayers Attends Marion College
Miss Lonna Sayers
Mrs Williams
Coleman
Coleman Board of Education Notes
Senior Citizens to receive Athletic Passes
Coleman
4-H club Invites Horse Owners
10/19/1973
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10/19/1973
Copy 2
Incomplete-16 pgs, pg 7 dated 10/4/73
10/19/1973
Copy 3
Incomplete-12 pgs-missing 7,8,9,10
11/1/1973
9 Obit._Allen T. Weihl, age 71 of Coleman, d.
10/15/73 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 11/17/01 in Clyde OH,
married Iva L. Fike 2/6/24 in Coleman, burial in
warren twp cemetery
21
1 Sanford IGA Foodliner Store-New owners Bob
Lowell & Bob Meyette
2 David A. Griswold completed instruction at Naval
Air Technical Training Center in Lakehurst NY, son
of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Griswold 3361 Barden Rd.
7
Obit.-Arthur Mayhew, age 84 of 208 E. Webster St.
in Coleman, d. 10/22/73 in Clare, b. 7/18/1889 in
Cohill Canada, married Ethel Johnston 5/11/29 in
Harrison, burial in Highland cemetery in Gladwin MI
7 Obit.-Mrs. Hazel G. Weage, age 80 of 626 W. 5th St
in Coleman, d. 10/22/73 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 7/1/1893
in Indiana, married Paul D. Weage (dec. 7/8/61)
April 1912, burial in Warren twp cemetery, Coleman
10 Party Line w/Mrs. Willaims (social record of who
visited whom)
G 11/1/1973
Copy 2
G 11/1/1973
Copy 3
11/15/1973
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3 Wedding 10/6/73 Bride-Wanda L. Randall, dau. of
Mr. & Mrs. Cash Randall of Albion PA; GroomJohn W. Bastuk, son of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bastuk, Sr.
of Coleman
5
25th Wedding Anniversary-Harley Wells and Bonnie
Jean Sersaw married 11/13/73 (3 of 6 children
Coleman
married and live in Coleman)
7 Obit.-Mrs. Matilda E. Carpenter, age 77, d. 11/4/73
in Port Huron, b. 11/14/1895 in Detroit, married
James H. Carpenter (dec. 11/14/47), burial in Glen
Eden Memorial Park in Livonia MI, leaves 1 son
Howard F. Carpenter of Coleman
9
Wedding: Bride-Barbara McDonald, dau. of Mr. &
Mrs. Hugh McDonald of Coleman; Groom-John
Morgan, son of Mrs. Edith Morgan of Clare
G 11/15/1973 Copy 2
G 11/15/1973 Copy 3
11/29/1973 5
7 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom)
No date on pg
1
7
Pole for new traffic control light being installed
corner of Railway & Fourth sts, Sanford
7 Obit-Henry Bower age 93in of 110 N. 8th St.
Coleman, d.11/18/73 in Clare, b.7/24/1880 in Lapeer,
MI, married Louise Herkel 2/7/1911 in Coleman,
burial in Warren twp cemetery in Coleman
11/29/1973
Copy 2
11/29/1973
Copy 3
12/13/1973 5
25
6 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom)
9 Patrick O’Laughlin said his O’Laughlin Ambulance
Service will cease 1/1/1974 for Coleman area
9 Model of Lunar Rover powered by solar cells
demonstrated to Coleman Intermediate School. Photo
of students-Linda McCarty, Carl Seaman, Jerry
McLellan & Karen Long
12/13/1973
Copy 2
12/13/1973
Copy 3
12/13/1973
Copy 4
12/28/1973
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6 Obit-Stanley L. Brugger, age 78 of 3230 N. Baker
Rd, Coleman, d.in Clare 11/18/73, b. in Lenawee Co.
12/27/1894, married Lela Geer in Midland
6/21/1913, burial in Warren Twp cemetery
7 Party Line w/Mrs. Williams (social record of who
visited whom)
9
12/28/1973
Copy 2
12/28/1973
Copy 3
12/28/1973
Copy 4
12/28/1973
Copy 5
Delilah Ann Roman, Sr. at Coleman HS & dau. of
Mr. & Mrs Clifford Roman, received Daughters of
the American Revolution Good Citizen Award
Coleman Tribune included with Sanford Express
1974
01/10/1974
Vol 6 Issue 1 Mustang Roundup
John Susalla and Ron
Mitchell
What’s up at Meridian
Toni Young
Chamber of Commerce Building (Drawing)
Edenville Office (Photo)
Page 3
Council Proceedings
Coleman
Page 5
Old Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch re:
Edenville Township board
meeting.
Page 6
Births
Sara Kathleen Funke
Family formerly of
Coleman
Page 7
December Busy Month for Local Cub Scouts
Graduates from Delta College Nursing School
(Photo)
Sharyl Hagon
Jaycee Week Recognized
Winners in UNICEF Contest Announced
Coleman High graduate
Coleman
Mrs. Brooks
Boy Scouts to Pick Up Old Paper & Mags
3rd grade teacher
Troop 785
Obituaries
Mary L. Touchtone
Mrs. Mary L. Touchtone
Lillian M. Renner
Mrs. Lillian M. Renner
Delilah Butler
Mrs. Delilah Butler
Rose Dozik
Mrs. Rose Dozik
Page 9
Council Proceeding
Page 12
Sanford Lake At present Is firmly In The Hands Of
Old man winter. (Photo)
1/18/1974 6 1
1
7 Photo-Sheryl Hagon, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Duane
Hagon, Coleman, graduated from Delta College
School of Nursing in Jan 1974, graduate of Coleman
HS
7 Obit-Mary L. (Burton) Touchtone, age 62 of 601 E.
Railway in Coleman, d. 12/22/1973 in Clare, b.
9/13/11 in Wise Twp (?), married Kenneth Touchtone
11/6/71, burial in Warren twp cemetery, Coleman
7 Obit-Lillian M. Renner, age 95, d. 12/26/1973 in Mt.
Pleasant, b. 11/16/1898 in Averill, married George
Renner 7/1911 in Midland, Mr. Renner died in 1953,
burial Warren twp cemetery
7 Obit-Delilah (Nichols) Butler, age 87, d. 12/26/1973
in Midland, b. 9/19/1886 in Sanilac Co., Married
Melburn H. Butler 7/4/1906 in Weidman, MI, Mr.
Coleman
Coleman
Coleman City Council
Butler died 3/22/1966, burial in Warren twp cemetery
7 Obit-Rose Dozik, age 81 of 3606 N. Coleman Rd. in
Coleman, d. 12/28/1973 in Coleman, b. 11/1/1892 in
Warsaw, Poland, married Frank Dozik 1/25/1910 in
Chicago, IL, Mr. Dozik died 4/20/1961
1/24/1974
6 2
2
2 copies
1 Photos- Mr. Bigelow opened Bigelow’s Drug Store
in Sanford 3/5/1949 in Johnnys old barbershop
building, built current store spring 1954 and addition
1971
1 (Sanford Centennial) Museum News- No water, no
heat, need help/no members
7 Obit-Vesta I. (Bergman) King, age 52 of Coleman, d.
1/15/1974 in Midland, b. 5/3/1921 in Gladwin Co.,
married Robert King 12/20/1919 in Midland, burial
in Warren twp cemetery
2/21/1974
6 3
2/21/1974 6
3/7/1974
2 copies
3
4
4
7 Obit-Mr. Ernest E. Murray, age 73 of North Bradley,
d. 2/8/1974 in North Bradley, b. 9/9/1900 in
Dillsboro, IN, married Elsie A. Blanck in Alma
12/20/1919, burial in Geneva twp cemetery, Mr.
Murray was a WWII vet.
6 5
5
2 50th Anniversary photo-Mr. & Mrs. Harold W. Yager
of Coleman, married 2/21/1924 in Coleman
7 Evelyn Searight, age 53, d. 2/24/1974 at Ardis
Nursing Home, b. 4/15/1920 in Saskatchewas,
Canada, married Arden Searight 7/3/1938 in Higgins
Lake, MI. burial in Warren twp cemetery
7 Obit=Robert E. Lusk, age 50 of 3276 W. Curtis Rd,
Coleman, dies 2/28/1974 in Midland, b. 5/26/1923 in
Blanchard, PA, married Verda Smith in Maryland
6/12/1943
Obit-Miller Family (truck/train wreck) died
2/23/1974, father LaVern E. Miller, age 31, married
Debra 5/26/1962 in San Angelo, TX, mother Debra
Lorene, age 30, b. 1/12/1944 in Georgia, son
Douglas, age 9, b. 1/18/1965 in Spain, dau. Angelia,
age 6, b. 12/7/1967 in San Angelo, TX. Burial
Warren twp cemetery. Family lived at 3255 W.
Barden Rd, Coleman
Obit-Mrs. Mary M. (Hund) Rankey, age 83 of
Coleman, d.3/11/1974 in Coleman, b. 2/18/1891 in
Elmore, OH, married Charles Rankey 4/4/1915, Mr.
Rankey d. 10/24/1959, burial Geneva twp cemetery,
N. Bradley
Obit-Robert N. Childs, age 77, 3379 Old US-10,
Coleman, d. 3/18/1974 in Coleman, b. 10/13/1896 in
Geneva twp, married Florence Rydman 6/14/1919 in
Coleman, burial Geneva twp cemetery
Obit-Mrs. Delores, age 41, d. 3/18/1974 in Edmore,
MI
03/21/1974
Vol 6 Issue 6 Old Scuttlebutt
Engagement Announced (Photo)
By Mike Bartch
Miss Sheri Kapanka
Sanford
Log Marks
Mustang Roundup
John Susalla & Ron
Mitchell
Page 2
Honor Roll
Many names
Page 4
In Memory
Patsy Ann Phinney
Page 7
Cub Scouts Entertained by Magician
Chili Supper Held
6th and 7th grade
Pack 785
United Methodist Men of the Coleman
Coleman Faith Methodist
Church
Annual Friends Night Held
Coleman Board of Education Notes
Coleman chapter #281
Mr. John Person
Mr. Robert Kerr
Elementary School Open House Held (Photo)
Coleman Elementary
Jaycee Auxiliary Fund Raising Drive Announced
Coleman Jaycee Auxiliary
Family Fun Night
Coleman Community
School
Obituaries
Page 8
Mrs. Mary M. Rankey
Mary M. Rankey
Coleman
Mr. Robert N. Childs
Mr. Robert N. Childs
Coleman
Mrs. Delores M. Pendall
Mrs. Delores M. Pendall
Edmore
Science Fair At Meridian Elementary (Photo)
Jackie Drew
Mrs. May
Jay Kittle
Jim Adamets
Mike Shangle
Sanford Sashays
Square dance
Edenville Township Notes
Page 9
Police
4/4/1974
Vol 6 Issue 7 Old Scuttlebutt
3 copies
C. Of C. Notes
Chamber of Commerce
Sanford Sashays
Club meeting
Page 2
Page 4
By Mike Bartch
Couple Marks 25th
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Dame
Sanford
Honor Roll
Many names
9th and 10th grades
Local Student Elected To Office at BJU
Miss Sharon Maxine Nestorf
Council Proceedings
Maurice E. Herkel
Jason Methner
Coleman City Council
Page 5
Village Council
Page 6
Coleman Board of Education Notes
Page 7
Quartet to Sing at Wesleyan Church
The Gospel Light Quartet
from Flint
Churches Plan for Holy Week
Faith and Geneva Hope
United Methodist
Mrs. Lily Bell Dies at Midland Hospital
Mrs. Lily M. Bell
Coleman
Coleman Graduate Joins Honor Society (Photo)
Robin Lynn Mester
Coleman High School grad
Jaycees to Sponsor Explorer Post
Vandals Deface High School (Photo)
5/2/1974
6
9
7 Coleman HS Valedictorian- Cheryl Robinson, dau. of
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Robinson, Baker Rd.
Salutatorian-Nancy Heffron, dau. of Mr. & Mrs.
Albert Heffron, Shaffer Rd.
10
1 Seeking bids for new post office facility in Sanford,
MI
pp.9&10
missing
5/16/1974
2 copies
3
Obit-Orlie E. Coons, age 78 of 1122 E. Blvd Dr.,
Flint, MI, d.5/11/1974 in Flint, burial Warren twp
cemetery
5 Miss Evelyn Beamish retiring from Freelan
Community School (middle school) System after
teaching 42 years. Began teaching career in Coleman
in 1932. Open House at Freelan HS May 18, 1974
7
Obit-Gilbert Watson, age 77 of 609 Graham St,
Coleman, d. 4/30/1974 in Coleman, b. 11/23/1896 in
Attawa, MI, married Florence Stillwagon 11/18/1933
in Coleman, burial Warren twp cemetery
Stephen Garrett
5/16/1974
5/30/1974 6
Copy 2
11
2 Obit-Mrs. Ethel M. (Hearns) Graham, age 88 of 404
E. 6th St., Clare, d.5/22/1974 in Houghton Lake, MI,
b. 7/28/1885 in Coleman, married Jerome Graham
11/16/1905 in Coleman, Mr. Graham d. 2/22/1963,
burial Warren twp cemetery
2 Obit-Mr. Vernal Hansen, age 71 of 105 Webster St.,
Coleman, d. 5/28/1974 in Detroit, b. 12/10/1902 in
Evart, MI, married Musseta Borden 9/1/1928 in
Evart, burial Warren twp cemetery
2 Obit-Mr. Glen Badgley, age 27 of Rt 2, Coleman, d.
5/17/1974 in Coleman, b. 12/16/1946 in Mt.
Pleasant, MI, married Janice Dana 9/13/1969 in
Coleman, burial Warren twp cemetery (Viet Nam
Vet)
9 Coleman Outstanding Citizen Awards to James
Simpson and Mrs. Betty Franz
10 Photos of road damage due to heavy rain of
5/16/1974
6/13/1974
6/13/1974
11
Copy 3
7 Research Vessel named after Roger R. Simons (died
in 1970) whose parents are Mr. & Mrs. Robert M.
Simons of Coleman
Obituaries
Norman A. Young
Norman A. Young
Coleman
Clair Yats
Mr. Clair Yats
Coleman
Elmer E. Gibbs
Mr. Elmer E. Gibbs
Coleman
Donald McCormick
Donald (Jack) McCormick
Coleman
Clare Dance Recital To be Held June 13
Page 3
Photo
Shelly Middleton
Sidney Johnson
Kathy Duberg
Page 4
Engagement Announced (Photo)
Helen Marie Vollmer to
Scott Rydman
Jaycee Auxiliary to Hold Tennis Class
Coleman Jaycee Auxiliary
Open House to be Held For the Roy Walters
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walter
25th anniversary
Chess Tournament Winners Given
Bill Diment
David Landon
Coleman
Births
Lorilyn Anne Whitmill
Page 6
Honor Roll
Many names
Page 7
Ambulance Service Sign Up Continues
Coleman
Local Little League Receives Donation (Photo)
Jim and Bonnie Stinson
MMCC Recognized Coleman Senior
Julie Herkel
Dean’s List Released
Wannalee Creguer
Local Students Get Scholarships
Many names
Page 5
Brownie Troops View Ballet
Photo Coleman Boy Scout Troop 785
6/27/1974 6
Coleman
12
3 Wedding-Mr. William R. McDougle married Mrs.
Dora K. Owens in Beaverton 6/14/1974
4 40th Anniversary photo- Mr. & Mrs. Fred E.
Middleton, married 6/30/1934 in Oil City, MI
2 copies
50th Anniversary photo-Arthur Clark & Nina Brown
married 6/25/1924 in Coleman, MI. Farmers living at
365557 N. Lewis Rd., Coelman.
6
6 Obit-Mrs. Faye McGuire, age 77 of 330 S. 3rd St.
Coleman, d. 6/15/1974 in Coleman, b. 10/8/1896 in
Wise twp, Isabella Co., Married Lloyd McGuire
6/27/1928 in Detroit, burial St. Henry’s cemetery
6th and 7th grades
Coleman
7 Nursing School Graduate photo-Miss Katherine
Brugger, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. John Brugger, graduated
6/2/1974 from Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of
Nursing
7/11/1974
6
14
7
Coleman Area Ambulance Service dedicated
7/14/1974-photos
9
Coleman Area Ambulance Service dedicated
7/14/1974-article
8
50th Anniversary photo-Mr. & Mrs. James Searsaw,
220 Jackson St. Coleman. Doris Bersette married Mr.
Searsaw in Harrison, MI 7/29/1924
9
Obit-Ruth L. Pitts, age 61, d. 7/7/1974, b. 9/10/1912,
married Sequel L. Pitts 4/12//1937 in Flint. Mr.
Sequel died 12/8/1971. Burial Fairview cemetery,
Linden, MI
9 Obit-Gerald Cole age 19 of 3921 Elizabeth St,
Rosebush, MI, d. 7/7/1974 in St. Claire Co, b.
7/14/1955 in Toronto Canada, burial St. Henry’s
cemetery, Rosebush, MI
13
07/25/1974
Vol 6 Issue
14
Aerial photos (dark) of Hope, Averill & Banking
Grounds, Sanford Centennial Museum, Meridian HS,
Edenville
Jerome Township Fire Department
Report for June 1974
Sanford Sashays
Square dance
Miss Benjamin wins Awards
Susan k. Benjamin
Village Council
Page 5
Births
Rochelle Lynn Lennox
Page 7
Coleman Area Ambulance Dedicated July 14, 1974
(Photos)
Joseph A. Parisi
Mr. Bobbie Oaks
Sanford
Maurice Herkel
Carl Mowry
JoMac Rydman
Page 8
Anniversary to Be Celebrated (Photo)
Page 9
Seventh Year Co-Op Nursery
Coleman Board of Education Notes
Mr. and Mrs. James Searsaw Coleman
Coleman
Murray Moore
Richard Paxton
Amos Walters
Clarence Nielson
4-H summer Program In Coleman
Gerald Kole Dies
Ambulance Dedication Held July 14
Gerald J. Kole
Rosebush
Coleman
Delta Classes To Be Offered At Coleman
8/8/1974
2 copies
6
Reunions To Be Held
1964
Page 13
Our Town (Photos)
Aerial photos of Sanford
Museum, Meridian High,
Edenville, Averill and Hope
Page 14
Special Notice
Bids by U.S. Postal Service
for new postal facility in
Edenville
15
1 Sanford Tournament (baseball) article and photo
(dark) with names
3 Obit-Mrs. Eliza Jane Jacobs age 56 of 3611 N.
Coleman Rd, Coleman, d. 7/20/1974 in Mt. Pleasant,
b. 4/9/1918 in Bay Co., burial Midland cemetery
12 Wedding-Bride Sheri Dawn Kapanka, dau. of Mr. &
Mrs. Howard Kapanka of Sanford, Groom Dean
William Pfruender son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Pfruender
1 Jerome twp Fire Dept. History-1st fire, 1st fire chief
(Frank Furst). Allen Cole-prominent in history &
county fire protection
17
7 Obit-Milton J. Searight age 74 of 815 N. Gladwin
Rd, Coleman, d. 8/20/1974 in Midland, b. 1/30/1900
in Brown City, MI, married Cora Mitchell 8/6/1927
in Clare, burial Warren twp cemetery
7
Obit-Mrs. Thelma E. (West) Sprenger age 59 of 3032
Frank St., North Bradley, MI, d. 9/1/1974 in
Midland, b. 6/23/1915 in Saginaw, Married Ralph J.
Sprenger 4/4/1936, burial Geneva twp cemetery
7
Obit-Mrs. Pearl M. (Davis) Murphy age 70 of 5322
N. Gladwin Rd, Coleman, d. 8/21/1974 in Alma, b.
8/26/1903 in Hope twp, married Russel D. Murphy
12/22/1923 in Midland, burial Warren twp cemetery
7
Obit-Darwin H. Throop age 73 of 3252 W. Shaffer
Rd., Coleman, d. 8/30/1974 in Charlevoix, b.
7/15/1901 in North Bradley, married Beatrice Childs
8/4/1927 in Dearborn, MI, burial Geneva twp
cemetery
12 Aerial photos-unlabeld/no dates, fuzzy, dark, faded
09/05/1974
Vol 6 Is 17
Old Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Fire Fighters
Kevin Lee Nilles
What’s up at Meridian
Sports schedule
Sense and Non-Sense by Luci
Meridian Notes
Police Notes
Page 2
Council Proceedings
Coleman City Council
Page 5
Parson To Person
Pastor Lee R. Fick
Page 6
Engagement Announced (Photo)
Becky Sue Cameron
Richard Lee Daniels
09/05/1974
Vol 6 No
173
The Coleman Tribune (In the Sanford Express)
Citizens Committee Reports Findings
Coleman City Council
Enroll Soon for Adult Education
Coleman
Milton J. Searight Dies at Age 74
Milton J. Searight
Coleman
Mrs. Thelma E. Sprenger of North Bradley Dies
Mrs. Thelma E. Sprenger
North Bradley
Assembly of God To Present Teen Challenge (Photo) Rev. Phil McClain
Pastor James Campbell
Pearl Murphy Dies After a Long Illness
Mrs. Pearl M. Murphy
Petitions Filed for November Election
Page 11
9/19/1974 6
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Coleman
Darwin H. Throop Dies at Charlevoix
Darwin H. Throop
Athletic Boosters Buy Blocking Sled (Photo)
K. Eagly
T. Wellman
Lewis Mogg
Dora Owens
Janet Griswold
B. Phinney
F. Vogel
L. Anger
Coleman
Warren Taxpayers Will Receive Tax Credit
Warren Township
Council Proceedings
Coleman City Council
Card of Thanks
Page 12
Coleman
Our Town (Photos)
9 Obit-John R. Young age 79 of 211 W. Adams St.,
Coleman, d. 9/6/1974 in Clare, b. 12/24/1984 in
Ithaca, MI, married Ruth Porter 5/29/1964 in
Coleman, burial North Star cemetery, Gratiot Co.
Mabel (Granny) Waterman
Aerial photos of area
WWI Vet
2 copies
10/3/1974 6
1
19
Sanford United Methodist Church-Church League
City Champs (baseball?) photo/names
1 John Crippen, age 14, saved Randy Dice of Averill &
William Westermann of Farmington from drowning
in Sanford Lake. Presented with the Alert Youth
Award from the National Assoc. of Mutual Insurance
Agents, sponsored by Sanford Insurance Agents
2 copies
10/17/1974
2 copies
Obit-Mrs. Cora M. (Rickerd) Shady, age 60 of
Adams St. in Coleman, d.9/20/1974 in Coleman, b.
3/31/1914 in McMillan, married Glenn Shady
7/15/1933 in McMillan, burial Warren twp cemetery
20 1 Photo/Article-New Jerome Twp Fire Station
1 Photo/caption-Councilman Paul Draves & State
Representative Lou Crampton play a hand of “Old
Maid” at Sanford (Centennial) Museum’s “Salt River
Saloon” during Founder’s Day
3
Obit-Archie E. Little age 80 of 4587 N. Lewis Rd.
Coleman, d. 10/27/1974 in Coleman, b. 6/23/1894 in
Greendale twp, survived by wife Alice. WWII Vet
5 Wedding-Bride, Janet Heffron, dau. of Dennis &
Louise Heffron of Lake City, MI; groom, Dennis
Schaar, son of Clarence & Dorothy Schaar of
Coleman, married 10/5/1974 in Harrison
6 Obit-Mrs. Gladys M. (Phillips) Tesman age 56, d.
10/24/1974 in Midland, b. 3/18/1918 in Coleman,
married Vernon Tesman 7/10/1949 in N. Bradley,
burial Geneva twp cemetery, N. Bradley
7 Gas boiler explosion at new Coleman High School
being built, caused structural damage, preliminary
estimate $100,000 in damage – photos
11/14/1974
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2 copies
11/28/1974 6
2 copies
23
6 Wedding 11/9/1974-bride, Janet Seaman, dau. of Mr.
& Mrs. James Seamon of Coleman; groom, Robert
Caldwell, son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Caldwell of
California
7
Gary G. Stenger, Navy Airman graduated from Naval
Training Center, Great Lakes, IL, son of Mr. & Mrs.
Ward C. Stenger, 512 Center St. Coleman (photo)
7
Obit-Mrs. Lottie M. (Archer) Jones age 88 of 220 W.
Railway in Coleman, d. 11/3/1974 in Ann Arbor, b.
6/20/1886 in Rosebush, married Howard L. Jones
10/6/1907 in Rosebush, burial Warren twp cemetery.
Mr. Jones died 10/17/1938
7
Obit-Arthur E. Clark age 76 of Geneva twp, d.
11/12/1974 in Mt. Pleasant, b. 9/1/1898, married
Nina M. Brown 6/25/1924 in Coleman, burial
Warren twp cemetery
7
Obit-Mrs. Edna (Burns) Ruhle age 79 of 5147 Ruhle
Rd. in Coleman, d. 11/5/1974 in Clare, b. 6/30/1895
in Coleman, married Clifford L. Ruhle in Midland,
burial Warren twp cemetery
1 Photo- William Jung of Country Living Real Estate,
Sanford, receives Realtor of the Year Award
4
Photo- Wedding (9/14/1974) Bride, Mary Elaine
Wright, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wright of
Whittemore & Mr. & Mrs. Henry Love of Shepherd.
Groom, Robert Eugene Shafer son of Mr. & Mrs.
Eugene Shafer of Clare
7 Obit-Mrs. Bernice M. (Widenor) Brower, age 82 0f
Rt#1 Coleman, died 11/20/1974 in Midland, born
12/2/1891 in Warneta, NE, married Clinton Brower
6/2/1919 in Saginaw. Mr. Brower died in 1935.
Burial Flint Memorial Park, Genessee Co, MI
7
Obit- Mrs. Bertha M. (Rose) Spice age 67 died
11/20/1974 in Haines City, FL, born 9/29/1907,
graduate of Coleman HS, married Alvin Spice, burial
Warren twp cemetery, Coleman, MI
7
Obit-Mrs. Alice (Roe) Cox, age 85, of 504 Murphy
St, Coleman, MI, died 11/23/1974 in Mt. Pleasant,
born 4/19/1889 in Clare Co., burial Cherry Grove
cemetery, Clare, MI
12 Photo-Jerome Twp Firefighters- Captain Dennis Cole
instructing Ron Schofield & Jim Baily on how to use
4-wheel drive brush truck
12/12/1974 6
1C
24
Missing 2
pgs
12/26/1974 6
12/26/1974
1/9/1975
2 copies
50th Anniversary- Mr. & Mrs. Perry Donald Rooker
of 413 E. Curtis Rd, Hope, MI. Gladys Lucille
Mason married Rooker 11/27/1924 in Hope, MI
1
Several pages have ditor’s marks checking off ads
and hand calculations written on pgs
25
Copy 2
7 1
1
2 Coleman wedding Nov. 1974. Bride-Marie Halladay,
dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Phinney of Coleman.
Groom-Robert E. Bushre, son of Mr, & Mrs. Harvey
Bushre of Coleman
2 Cleman wedding Sat. Dec 28, 1974. Bride-Sharla
Jean Haggerty, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth
Haggerty. Groom-Palmiro Paolucci, son of Mr. &
Mrs. Odoardo Paolucci of Raimondo, Italy
3 Coleman wedding Dec. 21, 1974. Bride-Patricia
Wilson, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest F. Wilson of
Coleman. Groom-Thomas Leroy Diment, son of Mr.
& Mrs. Richard C. Diment of Coleman
4 Wedding Dec 7, 1974. Bride-Marsha Glenell Lewis,
dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Vernell Lewis of Coleman.
Groom-E. Ray King, son of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer King
of Pekin, IL
7 Obit-Mr. Milton I Smock, age 93, died 1/1/1975 in
Clare, born 10/20/1881 in PA., married Mae Gonyer
in Rudolph, OH 11/4/1903, couple had 1 dau., burial
Warren twp cemetery
7 Obit-Mr. Murray E. Gordon, age 48, of rural
Coleman, died 1/3/1975 in Bradenton, FL, born
12/15/1927 in Chase, MI (Lake Co.), burial Warren
twp cemetery, survived by wife, Irene , and 2 sons
and 2 daughters.
7 Obit-Mrs. Ethel (Knapp) Souchereau, age 84 of 293
E. Davis St., Lake George, died 1/2/1975 in Clare,
born 4/26/1890 in McBride, burial Warren twp
cemetery
1/23/1975 7 2
2
2 copies
1/23/1975
2/6/1975
7 Obit-Mrs. Effie L. (Watson) Dana, age 84, died
1/17/1975, born 6/28/1890 in Olive Center, MI,
married Earl H. Dana 2/28/1909 in Coleman (Mr.
Dana died 7/30/1970), burial Warren twp cemetery,
survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters
7 Obit-Mrs. Ruth (Reynolds) Vancil, age 66, died
1/8/1975 in Clare, born 10/18/1908 in IL, married
Theodore Vancil in 1929 in IL.burial Maple Grove
cemetery, Harrison, MI. Survived by 1 son.
Copy 2
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3
1 Eulogy (no photo) for Mr. George Pontius, 19031975 (Barber in Sanford?)
Old Scuttlebut
By Mike Bartch
Log Marks
Page 3
Council Proceedings
Coleman City Council
02/06/1975
Page 4
Keith Huggard Starts Booking Agency (Photo)
Keith Huggard
Page 5
25th Anniversary Open House Set (Photo)
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hall
Vol 7 No
195
The Coleman Tribune (In Sanford Express)
Sanford
Lenton Services Slated at United Methodist Church
Obituaries
Genettie M. Holley
Mrs. Genettie M. Holley
Coleman
George R. Tripp
George R. Tripp
Coleman (born in)
George V. Pontious
George V. Pontious
Sanford
Mary G. Grant
Mrs. Mary G. Grant
Archie Youmans
Mr. Archie Youmans
Coleman
Parkside apts. Now Leasing (Photos)
Coleman
Dates for Paying Taxes Announced by Treasurer
Coleman
Attends Insurance Conference
Walter H. Brugger
Page 8
Parents Announce Engagement (Photo)
Janice DeJongh
Bruce Morrison
Page 9
Sanford Sashays
Sue Cross
Barb Stevens
Page 10
Jerome Township News
Page 11
Card of Thanks
Family of Effie Dana
Mrs. Ella Lundy
Pay and Chris O’Laughlin
Rev. Bennink
Vivian Ruhle
Helen Hopkins
Janet McDponald
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L.
Middleton and family
Coleman Modern
Woodmen of American rep.
Mr. and Mrs. bob Phipps
George Pontious
Rose McLean
Lloyd and Eleanor Pontious
In Memory
Page 12
2/24/1975
2/24/1975
3/6/1975
7 4
Our Town (Photos)
4
Copy 3
7 5
5
2 Sanford wedding, Sat. 2/22/1975. Bride-Elizabeth
Ann Fitch, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd J. Fitch of
Midland, Groom-Scott Lee Allen Simon, son of Mr.
& Mrs. Alex Simon of Coleman
7 Obit-Mrs. Beulah (Brown) Preston, age 80, died
2/26/1975 in Flint, born 1/7/1895 in Sterling, MI,
married Floyd Preston who died in 1959, lived in
Coleman for some years, 3 daughters (1 died in
1943)
7
Obit-Darolyn Kay Paxton, age 21, died 2/24/1975 of
Midland, born 1/16/1954 in Clare, MI, burial Geneva
twp cemetery, N. Bradley, MI
12 Aerial photo of Edenville Power Dam
3 copies
Edenville aerial, misc.
7 Obit-Mr. Anthony P. Piotrowski, age 59, died
2/9/1975 in Midland, born 6/1/1915 in Standish,
married Virginia Herrera in Detroit 8/21/1939, WWII
Vet, burial Warren twp cemetery, couple had 2 sons
and 1 daughter
2 copies
4/3/1975
Bessie Marble
7 6
6
3 Harrison wedding, 3/14/1975, Bride-Vicki Lynn
Gross, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Wes Gross of Coleman,
Groom-John Gary Hudson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Rex
Hudson of Harrison
7
Obit-Dolph Goddard, age 83 of N. Bradley, died
Airport?
High School?
3/24/1975 in Alma, born 9/30/1891 in Newport,
married Mildred L. Blovir 1/3/1928 in Marrietta,
OH, burial Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, MI
4/10/1975 7 7
4/10/1975
7
Copy 3
1
Photo-Veterans Memorial Park (original?) entrance
Jerome Notes
Dinner Anyone
Senator Young
Hope volunteer fire
Department
Robert Young
Hearing On Proposed Park
Remote office in Sanford
Edenville Township
Log Marks
Village Council
Page 2
Paul Draves
Donna Fraves
John Bacon
Gerald Weiler
Robert Vasold
Sanford
The Plays The Thing
Meridian Elementary
Mustang Sports
Meridian High School
Photo of Soup and Sandwich Shop sign
Up & Down The Meridian
Page 3
Letters to the editor
Page 4
County Park Plans
Area group meeting times
and locations
Sylvia Bowland
Mrs. Pam Jane (Edenville)
Pike Marsh
Nashville Bound
Page 5
Once Upon a Time
Mr. Huggard
House of Country Music
Sanford
Reminisces of area people
and
Page 6
9
2 copies
4/17/1975
5/1/1975
2 copies
The Week
Abbreviated news
Skidways Tote Roads
Article about the log bank
at Averill
Photo
Mid Valley building?
Sanford Sashays
Page 8
7 8
Monthly activity report of
complaints and hazardous
and non-hazardous traffic
violations and notices.
Jerome Township Garbage Pick Up
Page 7
4/17/1975
Month
Service News
Richard A. Marcy
Blue & Pink
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Fraiser
Births
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Badour
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cole
Our Town (Photo)
6
Obit-Clayton Woodrow Fries, age 61, died as a result
of an auto accident on M-30 (on Tuesday?), born
4/22/1913 in Gladwin, married ?, WWII Army Vet, 3
sons, 5 daughters, burial Midland Cemetery
7
Photo- Old & new Edenville Post Office, moved
4/28/1975
Copy 2
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10
1 College Graduate-William B. Newman, son of Rev.
& Mrs. Leonard Newman, graduated from the
University of Michigan School of Engineering
5/3/1975, RTOC as 2nd Lt.
7 Obit-Mrs. Eva M. (Atkinson) Sheler, age 81, died
Sanford
Pictured on the main street
of Sanford is a well known
local lawyer and his
family?
4/24/1975 in Midland, born 3/28/1894 in Judds
Corners, MI, married Orion Sheler 11/23/1911, burial
Warren twp Cemetery
5/1/1975
5/8/1975
Copy 2
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Sanford Little League
PTO
Meridian District P.T.O.
Festival of the Arts
Meridian High School
Mustang Tracks
May Festival
Meridian High
Girls State
Deborah Miller
Birthday Club
Mrs. Glade Rogers
Mrs. Margaret
A.J. Rogers
Page 2
Jerome Township
Page 3
Photo-reroofing log cabin & museum at Sanford
Centennial Museum w/ CETA (?) funds & labor
Page 4
Photo-New Edenville Post Office & history of old
post office building
Page 5
Sanford Outdoors
Page 6
Log Marks
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 443
Sanford Sashays
Page 7
5/8/1975
Copy 2
Skidways Tote Roads
Re: Indian Trail
Building Program
Board of Education
Blue Star
Blue Star mothers Mother’s
Day celebration
Red Oak Lounge
Notice
5/15/1975 7 11
12
3 copies
Village Council
School Notes (Photo)
Sanford Village
Mrs. Pauline Fink
Mrs. Leone
Mrs. O’Dell
Mrs. Bloomfield
Mrs. Abbe
Band Concert
Meridian Jr. High
Graduates
Chris Collver
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.
Collver
Meridian Honor Students (Photos)
John Susalla
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Susalla
Kathryn Goodwin
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Goodwin
Wixom Lake
Page 2
Month
Activity report of
complaints and hazardous
and non-hazardous traffic
violations and notices
Page 3
Old Scuttlebutt
By Mike Bartch
Log Marks
Veterans Park
To Wed
Page 4
5/22/1975 7 12
3 copies
13
2 Obit-Walter Leon Weakman, age 72 of 2173 N.
Neiner Rd., Sanford, MI, died 5/22/1975 in Midland,
born 4/14/1903 in Midland Co., burial Sanford
Cemetery
1 College graduate-David L. Francis, son of Mr. &
Sanford
Gina Lea Moore
Jay Hohn Grassmich
Mrs. Lynn Francis of Sanford, graduated from
Central Michigan University with a B.S. degree,
ROTC 2nd Lt. 5/17/1975
2 Obit-Robert W. Snyder, age 53 of 2070 7 Mi. Rd.
Sanford, died 5/16/1975 in Bay City, born 8/15/1921
in Sanford, married Betty Sweebe 6/7/1947 in
Midland, 2 sons, s daughters, Air Force Veteran,
burial Midland Cemetery
5/22/1975
3
Once Upon A Time-Old Sanford History 1883-1884
4
50th Wedding Anniversary-Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Westendorf (Beatrice Thorton) were married
5/27/1925. They have 1 daughter, Pauline Berthune
Copy 2
5/29/1975 7 13
14
1 Once Upon A Time-Update on overhaul/repairs to
Sanford Museum Old Riverside School and log cabin
Dedication Of Methodist Parsonage (Photo)
“Plant House” (Photo)
Sanford
Drama Club
Meridian Senior High
School
Little League
Sanford Lions Club
Tennis Anyone?
Sanford Village Council
Park
Page 2
Page 3
Dr. Ralph Janka
Rev. James Braid, wife Judy
and children Lynn and
Michael
John Crippen
Improvements
Chamber of Commerce
Career Day
Meridian High School
Building Program
Meridian School District
Music Society
Midland Music Society
6/5/1975
Page 4
Skidways & Tote Roads
Page 5
School Board
Page 6
Business Notes
Page 7
Greenfield Village
Page 8
Memorial Day Sanford 1975 (Photos)
7 14
15
Lanny’s Village Restaurant
Thomas Olds
Hillside Elementary Fourth
Grade
Mr. Jenks
Mrs. Hand
8 Employment Service
Girl Scouts
Coleman
Sanford
Mrs. Jean Kellom
Mrs. pat Gentry
Mrs. Lackie
Mrs. Carol Johndro
School Notes
Sanford Elementary
Sanford Little League
Community Education
Meridian Senior High
School
Beaverton Wins
Birthday Club News
Joyce Sorg
Arvella Rogers
Beatrice Struble
Esther Blakeley
Joyce Sorg
Grace Segerlund
Ginnie Benjamin
Gertrude Abbott
Marion Maclain
Retirement Party
Mrs. Edith Hale
Mrs. Helen Beamish
To Wed
Coleen Marie Siegel and
Brian Eugene Oldham
Sanford
Page 3
Red Keg
Eugene Thwing
General Revenue sharing Planned Use Report
(Photo)
Page 4
School Board
Janet Everhart
Jeanne Batko
Sanford
Page 5
Science Fair
Sanford and Hillside
Elementary Schools
Page 7
School Goals
Meridian
(Photo) New Hardware Store at Wixom Lake
Mustang Tracks
Page 8
6/5/1975
Copy 2
6/5/1975
Copy 3
6/12/1975
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2 copies
Old photo of folks at the ‘First Fill’ stand=1920’s,
need help identifying people in photo
1 College graduate-Michael Carey, 1971 Meridian
H.S., son of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Carey, Hope, MI,
graduated from Grand Valley State College w/BS in
Economics & Business Administration 6/7/1975,
married to Terry Ann Moore
3 Skidways & Tote Roads-Area & Edenville history
1881-1887
8 Old Sanford photos-1 a repeat of 6/5/1975 w/names
of folks at ‘First Fill’, L to R, Howard Peters, Glenn
Hubbard, William Peters, Ed Weakman, Ellen
Seguland, Helen Hubbard, Alva Weakman, Leroy
Hubbard, gal at right behind counter is Lola
Hubbard, 2-Andy Howel receiving graduation
diploma, 3-photo of road thru town showing stores,
asking for info?
6/12/1975
Copy 2
Meridian
6/19/1975 7 16
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2 copies
1
Old Sanford Photo-early little league field 1960’s (?)
2
Old Sanford Photo-Sleigh pulled by oxen & log
cabin school house
4
Sanford wedding Sat 6/14/1975. Bride-Lydia
Stevens, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Don L. Stevens of
Sanford, Groom-James Schmidtke son of Mrs. E. H.
Schmidtke and the late Mr. Edward H. Schmidtke of
Sanford
4
Sanford wedding Sat 6/14/1975. Bride-Debra Sue
Bowland dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Bowland of
Sanford. Groom-Bradley Byron Gordon son of Mr.
& Mrs Byron A. Gordon of Sanford
7 Photo-aerial view of Sanford Lake (partial)
6/26/1975 7 17
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2 copies
1 Old Photo- wood suspension bridge, Riverside
school, Catholic church RR metal truss bridge
1
Block school-history/info/names for old photos (pg 1
6/19/1975 issue) = 30+ names
1 Sanford museum notes
6/26/1975
7/3/1975
2 copies
Copy 2
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Pgs 5-6 cut up, missing ad
1 Sanford history-“An Evening With Mr. Henry
Neiner”, info on old photo in 6/26/1975 issue and
Mr. Neiner’s family
1 Mrs. Ruth Vanbergen, postmistress of North Bradley
P.O., retires after 14 years, contains P.O.
history/names and materials in museum
2 Skidways & tote roads 6/9/1881
2 Old photo of St. Agnes Catholic church (built 1895
and taken down in 1962) with Riverside school
(museum) off to right
2 Old photo (dated 3/30/1916, Sanford, MI)-ice cakes
on ground, RR/elevator/depot/houses
3 Sanford wedding Sat 6/28/1975. Bride-Sue A. Davis
dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Weldon Davis of Beaverton.
Groom-David Headley son of Mr. & Mrs. Leon
Headley of 3897 Monroe Rd.
3 Sanford wedding Sat 6/28/1975. Bride-Eileen Kay
Beebe dau of Mrs. Anna Mae Beebe & Mr. Clyde
Ford Beebe. Groom-Larry Philip Card son of Mrs.
Aletha Card and the late Mr. Robert E. Card
7/10/1975
7 19 20
1
2 copies
Eulogy w/photo – Lionel A. Dancer
7/17/1975 7 20
3 Sanford wedding Sat 7/5/1975. Bride-Mary Kay
Vennard dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Vennard of
Sanford. Groom-Richard Mousa Eadeh son of Mr. &
Mrs. Mousa M. Eadeh of Detroit
21
1 Photo-President Ford comes to Michigan (Traverse
City)
2 copies
2 Skidways & Tote Roads-Elisha S. Day history
3 Interview with Mr. & Mrs. Ken Smith of Olson,
photos/history of Olson, MI (Lee twp., schools,
church, post office, store)
4 Sanford wedding Sat. 7/12/1975 Bride-Brenda Kay
Burch, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Burch of
Sanford, Groom-Bruce Wayne Bovear, son of Mr. &
Mrs. Maurice B. Bovear of Sanford
4
7/24/1975 7 21
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Obit-Mary Sheffbuch age 56 of 2456 W. River Rd,
Jerome twp. died 7/12/1975 at Midland hospital,
born 5/30/1919 in Houston, OH, married William
Sheffbuch in 1936. He died in 1961. Burial in
Riverside cemetery, Troy, OH.
1 Pix of Old Bank bldg., used as a store in 1947 by Mr.
& Mrs. Dancer, Mr. Tigner used it for storage, torn
down by Gary Briggs. Asking for help on it’s origin.
2 copies
2 Skidways & Tote Roads-John W. H. Brooks, farmer
and Civil War veteran
3 Sanford wedding 7/19/1975, Bride-Valerie L. Boyce,
dau. of Mrs. Joanna Boice and the late John Arthur
Boice, Groom-Steven J. Francis, son of Mr. & Mrs.
Donald Francis of Sanford
5
Lutheran Church history in “Once Upon A Time”
column. More info from Mr. & Mrs. Smith on church
that once stood on land presently owned by Mr.
Henry Neiner (see 7/3/1975 issue)
7
Sanford Centennial Museum-Pix of old Edenville
newspaper “Camp Sixteen News”
7/24/1975
Copy 2
1 Name and address written in ink on top right corner
7/24/1975
Copy 3
1 More brown/brittle edges, pix on old bank bldg.,
hand written note says “now Lanny’s rest.”
7/31/1975 7 22
23
3 copies
1 Pix-Pine Crest (home) residents at park (Sanford?)
aided by Mrs. Clare Bailey
2 “Sanford Express” sold to Mr. George Brim, owner
of the Shepherd Argus paper in Shepherd, MI
3 Pix of old brass band-asking for info
8/7/1975
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2 copies
1 Pix Grace Ann Cooper, dau. of Mrs. Robert Cooper
of Edenville, will compete in swimming competition
on international level Olympics 8/7-11/75 (Note-see
8/14/1975 issue update)
4 Pix-Allen Cole has new heavy-duty truck
5 Old pix of school children, asking for
info/identification. Also, more history on Averill RR
Depot by Mr. Russell Farmer
8/7/1975
Copy 2
Tear page 1 top/brown edge
8/7/1975
8/14/1975
Copy 3
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2 copies
Tear page 1 crumbling edges
1 Grace Ann Cooper-swimmer in international Special
Olympics get medals, see pix/info in 8/14/1975 issue
pg 1
4 Skidways and Tote Roads GL-Sanford’s background
history
12 Sanford Bank Robbery
12 Pix old wooden bldgs. Near RR tracks-asking for
info/history
12 Obit-Harley V. Penney, age 64 of 554 N. Saginaw
Rd. Sanford died 8/9/1975 in Saginaw, born
8/16/1910 in Lincoln twp, Midland Co., married Lola
Benvenuti in 1969, buried Sanford cemetery, Sanford
businessman
8/14/1975
8/21/1975
Copy 2
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26
2 copies
3 Floyd wedding 8/16/1975. Bride-Marilyn K. Inman,
dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Stanley F. Inman of 609 E. Pine
River Rd. Groom-Gary Lee Jewell, son of Mr. &
Mrs. Donald Jewell of Hope, MI
3 Pix old wood bldg. w/circus poster-asking for
info/history
4 Skidways and Tote Roads-history of education
including Sanford by Mrs. Sorg
8/21/1975
8/28/1975
2 copies
Copy 2
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1 Pix Sanford Hardware & Supply Bldg
2 Skidways & Tote Roads-history of Sanford United
Methodist Church
2 Sanford wedding 8/9/1975. Bride-Christine Carol
Newman, dau. of Rev. & Mrs. L. W. Newman of
Sanford. Groom-Robert Joseph Erkkila, son of Mrs.
Ernest Erkkila & the late Ernest Erkkila of Pontiac
9
8/28/1975
Copy 2
8/28/1975
Copy 3
9/4/1975
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2 copies
9/11/1975
Pix-1935 Edenville H. S. Band-asking for names
2 Skidways & Tote Roads-history of St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church
6 Old pix-Methodist Church-asking help w/names
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2 copies
1 Old pix-loading logs on sled at Edenville
1 Pix-high water/flood in Sanford near river
3 Sanford Centennial Museum receives windmill from
farm of Mrs. Bertha Green-pix on p.3
2 Obit-Charles Edward Dana, age 57 of Saginaw, died
in Midland, born 8/28/1918 in Coleman, married
Berniece Callison in Coleman 8/9/1941, buried
Warren tttwp cccemetery in Coleman, worked as a
bookkeeper for W. L. Case & Co. Funeral Directors
in Saginaw.
9/11/1975
9/18/1975
Copy 2
7 29
30
2 copies
1 Clarence Ropp, 1975 Meridian H. S. graduate, will
attend Western Michigan University majoring in
Earth Science
1 Mrs. Darlene Kosnik grad of Central Michigan
University, BS, Math major, Psychology minor
7 Pix old logging camp
9 Mr. & Mrs. Lanny Tucker (pix of Mr. Tucker) 2nd
year of operating restaurant
13 Famous trees in American history
9/25/1975
7 30
31
1 Old photo of 3 truss bridges in Sanford, asking for
public help to date
2 copies
7 Letter from Mearl T. Bardwell, 2810 Royal Palm Dr.,
Tucson, AZ, identifying men loading logs at lumber
Jack’s picnic-see Sanford Express issue 9/11/1975 pg
1
7 Obit-Harry J. Ranck, age 80 of 11125 E. Pere
Marquette, Coleman, died 9/21/1975 in Clare, born
3/31/1895 in Moore Park, married Lola Miller
3/16/1921 in Flint, MI, burial Warren twp cemetery,
Coleman
7 Hope wedding 9/20/1975. Bride-Marjory
AliceWendt, dau. of Mr. Theodore Wendt of Hope &
Mrs. Alice Childress of 4954 Monteray. GroomDonald Huber, son of Mr. & Mrs. Owen Huber of
2677 Kiesel
10 Sanford wedding 9/20/975. Bride-Ilene Card, dau. of
Mrs. Aletha Card of Hope and the late Mr. Robert E.
Card. Groom-Timothy Meehan, son of Mr. & Mrs.
Francis Meehan of Farwell.
9/25/1975
10/2/1975
Copy 2
7 31
32
5 Old pix-asking for public help in identifying
2 copies
7 Skidways & Tote Roads-pic/history of Church of
God in Sanford
12
10/9/1975
2 copies
7 32
33
Old pic of Carrey’s Carriage & Blacksmith in HopeAsking for help w/location/history (see pg 1 letter to
editor 11/20/1975 for some help)
5 Sanford wedding 10/4/1975. Bride-Zoeann Mae
Patrick, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Patrick of
Sanford. Groom-Robert Daniel Bellinger, Jr., son of
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Bellinger, Sr. of Sanford
5 Obit-Howard K. Moe, age 60 of 2661 Lakeview Dr.,
Sanford, died 10/4/1975 in Midland, born 3/28/1915
in Chesaning, MI, married Mildred Bradfish in 1942,
burial in Midland Memorial Gardens
5 Obit-Lawrence Lee Mottashed, age 69, of 921
Telegraph in Sanford, died 10/4/1975 in Sanford,
born 7/5/1906 in St. Thomas, Ont, Canada, married
Marjorie Ruth Eyer 12/3/1927 (she died 8/5/1975),
burial St. Agnes Cemetery
5 Obit-Mrs. Mary E. Torres, age 88, of 3504
Dartmouth, died 10/6(?)/1975 in Hope (?), born
9/28/1887 in Hope, burial Old Hope Cemetery
5 Obit-Mrs. Julia Cobb, age 91, of 3809 Saiko Rd.
Mills twp., died the week of 9/28/1975 in a local
nursing home, born 7/4/1884 in Hope, married
William Cobb 6/27/1906 in Midland (he died
1/20/1953), burial in Midland cemetery
10/9/1975
11/13/1975 7
Copy 2
38
2 copies
11/20/1975 7
8 Obit-Norman J. Claypool, age 54, Midland resident
since 1950, died 11/8/1975 while hunting in
Meteetse, WY, born 10/20/1920 in Clarkston, MI,
married Alice Miller 7/16/1967, he was a WWII vet.
8 Obit.-Albert M. Bensch, age 76, he was a life-long
area resident, died 11/9/1975 in Midland, born
1/15/1889 in Lincoln twp, married Marion Mott in
1939, burial in Midland Cemetery
39
1 Letter to editor by Mr. & Mrs. Mike Wendt, married
1915, living at corner of Hull & Stark ever since,
have log home at 1446 E. Hull Rd., built in 1876 by
grandfather Gothric Wendt, Mike born in 1894 (on
Hull Rd)
2 copies
11/27/1975 7
40
(School contest winners photos)
Roseann McLaughlin
Blaine Varner
Kevin Lunsfold
Celia Patten
12/25/1975
Page 3
Reading Class (Photo)
Page 6
Jerome Township News
Vol 7 Iss 44
Welcomes New Delivery Service (Photo)
Many names
By Jim Spann
Mrs. Glade Rogers
Mrs.Ace (Ruth) Mitchell
Ward Hess
Mrs. Alice szyperski
Barbara Miller
Ice Fishing Time (Photo)
Hope And Edenville News Pickup
Meridian Elementary
Sanford
Sanford
Mrs. Evelyn McIntosh
Betty Maynard
Deadline Near For CHD Applications
Photo
Jeff Holzhausen
State Wide Named Real Estate Office Of Year
Page 3
Red – Keggers (chapter x part 1)
Page 4
Newsletter From Lee Shafley, Meridian Supt.
NSDAR
Meridian High School
Sanford included
Santa Visits Sanford (Photos)
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Elect Officers
Page 5
Mrs. H. C. (Vivian) Seden
Mrs. Clare (Edith) Hand
Mrs. Vera Sullivan
Mrs. Beulah Billingsley
Mrs. Arthur (Detta) Lewis
Many more names
And Then there Was Music… (Photos)
Meridian Elementary Choir
District Choir
Present Annual Hanging Of The Greens
Meridian Senior High
School
Page 7
Page 8
Students Qualify For Scholarship
Cynthia Bastuk
Gayla Chapin
Ann Henry
Randy Cook
Joseph Havens
Susan Hollowell
Jeff Holzhausen
Eli Kangas
Lori Lorince
Deborah Miller
Kathleen Newman
Karen Ruggles
David Rupp
Mark Sasse
Gretchen Shafer
Cindy Shorkey
Paula Sullivan
Annette Swartzmiller
Debra Vandussen
Meridian Senor High
School
Art Winner
Roseann McLaughlin
Shelly Lindgren
Meridian Elementary
Skidways & Tote Roads
In memory of the Camp
Sixteeners part IX
Cirles Of UMW Elect Officers
Mary and Ruth Circles
Lutheran Women Elect Officers
Mrs. Elmer (Philena) Ehlers Ladies Aid Society of St.
Paul Lutheran Church
Blue Star Mothers Hold Christmas Party
Mrs. Vera Sullivan
Mrs. Glade Rogers
Mrs. Beulah Billingsley
Meridian Winter Sports Schedule For 1975 - 76
Sanford United Methodist
Church
Page 10
Meridian School News (Photos)
Meridian Asministration Building (Photo)
Students Build Home (Photo)
Present Classics (Photo)
Mary Krause
Susan Sneider
Wins Scholarship (Photo)
Susan Kastl
Drama Club Play
Page 11
Old Scuttlebutt
Hope News
2/26/1976 8
1
4 Miss Sue Pontious, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Pontious
of Sanford, took top honors at the North American
Beauty & Fashion Show. She is a 1974 graduate of
Meridian H. S.
8 Mrs. Ellen Sauve, secretary (payroll division) at
Meridian Public Schools Administration, is secretary
of the month.
3/11/1976
8
1/8/1976
3
3 Claude Florey of 1942 Hope Rd., Midland, born in
1896, will be 80 this month. Picture with his large
key ring collection.
(pgs. 3&4
Obit-Harold Utter, age 70, a Sanford resident until he
only)
3 moved to Gladwin in 1969, died 1/3/1976 in
Gladwin, born 7/17/1905 in Sanford, married
Beatrice Secor 7/27/1932, burial in Sanford
Cemetery
4 Old photo of downtown Sanford when Sanford’s
oldest residents were young. Interview with Mrs.
Edith Francis, 89, and Mr. Leonard Reed, 90.
4/15/1976 8
8
4 40th Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Finney of
Sanford. Mr. Finney married Helen Anderson
Meridian Senior High
Drama Club
4/4/1936 in Midland. 5 generations present for both
Finneys and Andersons. Celebration at Averill Hall.
5 Sanford wedding 4/10/1976. Bride-Gloria O’Meara.
Groom-Russell Peterson.
9 Midland wedding 4/10/1976. Bride-Melody Ann
Bacon, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. John Bacon of Sanford.
Groom-James David Briggs, son of Mr. & Mrs.
Rollin Briggs of Midland.
13 Old Photos-Sanford Riverside School-asking for
public’s help with names/date (see 4/29/1976 pg 4,
Mrs. Glade Rogers 208 Cedar St. said 1926 and
provided most names.)
9 (15) years ago in Sanford (April 1961)
4/8/1976 (pgs
¾ & 9/10/
only)
4/15/1976
4/29/1976 8
2 copies
9 (15) years ago in Sanford (April 1961)
Copy 2
10
4 Top 10% Meridian H. S. graduating class, Peggy
Steinke & Randy Cook
6 Old pictures-old parsonage for Sanford Methodist
Church on Cedar St. –old car w/Salt River steel truss
bridge (7-mile rd) & Riverside School (Catholic
Church in background) –Mrs. Mamie Sorg &
children, -4 kids
12 Picture-5 generations of Mr. Ivan Hafelien of 3187
Lake Ave. Sanford, MI
16 Picture-50th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Ivan
Hafelien
16 (14) years ago in Sanford (April 1962)
12 Picture-90th birthday of Mrs. Edith Francis of
Sanford
5/13/1976
8
(bottom of pg
5 cut out)
12 1 Jerome twp. Fire Station #1 at N. Saginaw & Irish St.
–dedication (5/22/1976)
5 Us Army Spec Leo J. Thrush, attending mechanics
school, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Thrush of
Neiner Rd, Sanford, wife is former Debra Strayer of
North Bradley
6 Old photo of oldest house in Sanford, built ?, From
Bill Holiday of Laingsburg through his niece Mrs.
Frank Bushre
8 25th anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Francis Smerdon of
1787 7-Mile Rd., Sanford. Mr. Smerdon married
Louise Fitch 4/21/1951 in Bay City. Moved to
Sanford in 1954.
8 5 generations-Brian Bischoff (youngest)
11 15 years ago in Sanford, May 1961
13 Picture of Pioneer School at corner 9-Mile &
Wackerly Rds in 1948 with last class before school
annexed to Meridian Public School District
16 Top 10% of 1976 Meridian H. S. graduating class,
Debra Moore & Charlene Maxwell
5/20/1976 (pg
11/12 only)
11 15 years ago in Sanford, May 1961
12 1960 (baseball) League Championship Team picture
w/names
12 Sanford Meridian School grade 5, 1961-1962, picture
w/names
12 Old school class picture (no date/location) but
w/names
5/27/1976 8
14 1&5 Allen Cole & Frank M. Furst, Sr., get plaques (past
& Present Fire Chiefs) at Jerome Twp. Fire Sattion
No. 1, dedication-pictures
3 Photo, mid-1930 Sanford 4-H group w/names and
history
6 Sanford wedding 5/21/1976. Bride-Kathy Woods,
dau. of Mrs. Jane Woods of Sanford and Mr. Paul
Woods of Midland. Groom-Terry Coveart, son of Mr.
& Mrs. Garry Coveart of Sanford.
8 Old photo-Sanford’s 1st school w/students (not
names), no date, teacher-Lola Sanford Allswede
whose parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sanford, the
village was names after.
6/3/1976
8
6/3/1976
6/24/1976 8
15
3 Charles L. Mayer, past superintendent & current asst.
superintendent of Meridian Public Schools, will
retire.
Copy 2
18
1 Photos of Old George Pontius store & past barber
shop at corner of Smith & old US-10 (Saginaw Rd.)
& across from Sanford Centenniel Museum being
torn down
12 David L. Petty, Wilson Dr., Sanford, he has business
selling his color photographs
08/12/1976
Vol 8 No 25 Museum Open (Photo)
Tag! You’re Arrested
David M. Nowak
Come on, take the bait… (Photo)
Jack Bartlett
Gensel to be fired?
Marshall Ed Gensel
Gerald Weiler
Sheriffs Race Won by McNutt, Gensel
James R. McNutt
Marshall Edgar R. Gesel
Golden Anniv.
William and Myrtle Sorg
Myers Honored In Edenville
Mrs. Charles Myers
Special Tax Eyed For Lake Improvements
Page 9
Voters Nix Parks and Bugs Ambulance Gets
Approval
Township Races Edenville Bartch Retains
Republican Spot
Maura J. Bartch
Gordan Goodall
Joan Lapp
Township Races Jerome Archer tops slate of three
Ross D. Archer
Benjamin G. Crosby
William J. Maynard
James Spann
Township Races Homer Varner Ousts Incumbent
Starks
Township Races Mills Schneider Wins In Mills
Page 14
Lester L. Varner
Richard Starks
Leon Schneider
Kenneth D. Bloom
Allen J. Mason
New guardrail… (Photo)
W. river rd. open… (Photo)
Page 16
9/9/1976
Front pg
creased
during
printing,
folded at
angle
8
New Business Opening on Saginaw Road (Photos)
29 1&5 Sanford Village Council reconsiders and reinstalls
Edgar Gensel as Village Marshall
14 Photo of St. Paul’s church in Sanford
Don McNeil
Bernie Schneller
9/23/1976 8
sample copy
31 13 Photo photo of 4 anglers fishing below the Sanford
Dam
31
11/4/1976 8
37
5 Photo of old section of Sanford house (at 105 Center
St. from note on 1st pg)being torn down. House
owned by Ray Bauers.
1 Photo-Fired destroyed very rare Morgan auto at Ron
Vandenberg’s residence at 725 E. Price Rd. in Averill
10 Photo-Crane picking up rock/dirtfill for new
corrugated pilins on bank of W. River Rd. near St.
Agnes church
10 16 years ago in Sanford, Nov (1960)
12 30th Anniversary-Gerald & Virginia Weiler, Smith
Rd., Sanford (Oct. 26, 1946, married in Midland)
12 35th Anniversary-Mr. & Mrs. Donald Francis and Mr.
& Mrs. John Bacon, Oct. 31, 1941, double ceremony
in Vassar, MI
12 Obit-Mrs. Clara Jane (Midge) Schroeder, age 55,
died 10/26/1976 in Sanford, born 6/5/1921 in Luther,
MI, married Robert Schroeder 5/7/1960, lived in
Midland area 30 years, burial in Homer cemetery
5 Wedding 10/30/1976. Bride-Kimberly Ann Ayotte,
dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Ayotte of Coleman.
Groom-Harry B. Gough, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry
B. Gough, Sr. of Coleman, MI.
6 Obit-Mrs. Francis C. (nee Clark) Braley, age 78, died
11/18/1976 in Frankfurt, born 3/16/1898 in
Livingston Co., married Frederick Braley
10/14/1916, Mr. Braley died 3/20/1961, burial New
Hope cemetery. Mrs. Braley lived in Hope for 44
years, moved to Benzonia 3 yrs ago.
6 Obit-Paul O. Bell, Sr., age 69 of Sanford, died
11/21/1976 in Midland, born 10/6/1907 in Tuscola
Co., married Flossie Holden 1/25/1931 in Bay City,
MI, burial Midland Memorial Gardens
11 14 yrs ago in Sanford-Nov 1962
12/2/1976 8
41 1&6 Photos & article-Harold Drew, W. River Rd. Sanford,
“Ministry of the Rocks” Rock collector
13 16 years ago in Sanford-Dec 1960
3/3/1977
9
3/3/1977
2
13 Military-William W. Pettis, promoted to rank of
Airman in US Air Force, son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert A.
Pettis, 4140 W. Shaffer Rd., Coleman, MI
Copy 2
3/10/1977 9
3
3/17/1977
4 Obit-Archie George Davenport, age 66 of 3707
Sadler Dr., Sanford, died 3/5/1977 in Midland, born
8/27/1911 in Cass City, MI, married Wonetta
O’Rourke 6/21/1934.
Missing pgs 1&2 (also 19&20)
7 Picture of Averill Methodist church, now defunct,
smallest church in Michigan
3/31/1977
9
6
1 Grass fire at Weiler’s Green House, 4715 N. M-30,
Hope. Photo of Ed & Art Weiler.
9 40th Anniversary-Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Moe of Sanford,
former Grace Woodruff married Mr. Moe 3/27/1937
in Midland
4/20/1977 9
9
7 Denise Renee Laramie, 1974 Meridian H.S. graduate
is now a Sergeant in the Marine Corps and a vehicle
mechanic
20 Top 10% of 1977 Meridian graduating class-Michael
Crippen son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Crippen, 253
Barden, Sanford and Amy Johns, dau. of Mr. & Mrs.
David Johns, 4390 Francis Shores, Sanford.
4/28/1977 9
10
1 Sanford Historical Society elects officers-William
Argyle, pres.
1 Mystery-old photo, need help identifying group &
date
16 Top 10% of 1977 Meridian H. S. graduating classKathy Ranck, dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ranck, 4242
Wixom, Sanford and Phyllis Thrush, dau. of Mr. &
Mrs. Warren Thrush, 49 Saiko, Hope.
5/26/1977 9
14
6/16/1977 9
17
Missing all pgs except ½ & 23/24
1 Pat Weiler voted All American for 3rd time in 3000
meter steeple chase-1974 Meridian H.S. graduate-see
article also on pg 7
4
8/25/1977
9
27
7-year-old Jeffrey Britell learned to operate a Sperry
Univac computer after only 3.5 hrs of instruction.
Designed for small businesses, it weighs 843 lbs. &
can store up to 500,000 characters. Pix of Jeffrey
w/computer
1 Fire guts the Meridian market
1 Original log mark “7R7” donated to Sanford
Centennial museum 7/9/1970 by Mrs. Hiram
Grimason of Rt.1 Sanford (pix)
3 Pix & article on log cabin at Sanford Centennial
Museum-cabin built in 1880’s
10 Sanford resident Lyman B. Chamberlain presented
1977 Leadership award by Midland County Council
on Aging
09/21/1978
Vol 10 No
33
Open House At Sanford Museum Sunday (Photo)
Liaison In Midland County
Elford A. Cederberg
Doratha Stolz
D&G Holds Grand Opening (Photo)
Page 6
Singing Chatfields at Coleman Wesleyan (Photo)
Page 7
Couple Wed
Page 8
Student Editorial Requesting A Class Chance
Meridian Junior Varsity Cheerleaders (Photo)
Joe Sisung
Karla Dee Kiley
Dennis Lee Gordon
Shelly Lindgren
Julie Contino
Theresa Deforrest
Cyndi Bigelow
Shelly Turrell
Gridget Howe
Coach Celvia Dobbins
Coach Gwen Alim-Young
$218,500 In Scholarships For High School Seniors
Yearbook Staff Meets
Stratford Here We Come
Journalism Class Contributes
Bowling Season Begins
Page 9
Sanford Briefs
Page 10
Student PSAT NMSQT Exames
Freshmen Class Needs Help
Meridian Drops Openers
Meridian Skims Gladwin
Language Club Meets
Meridian
Drama Class Established
Meridian
Meridian Junior Varsity Football Team (Photo)
Many names
Gun Shots Heard at MHS
Page 13
Strive To Continue Meal Program (Photo)
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Arman
Page 15
09/27/1979
Board of Education Notes
Vol 11 No 34 Jerome Bd Approves Hose-Drying Tower
Muse-Hopper Well Attended
Sanford
Edenville Fire Dept. Auxiliary
Page 5
Harvest Festival Fri., Sept. 28
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Consecration and Open House (Photo)
Sanford United Methodist
Church
That’s a Real Hunk of Spud! (Photo)
Pat and Tina Owens
Promoting Growth In Sanford (Photo)
J.V. Schmidt
Meridian Co-op of the Week
Cathleen Nagle
Making Bazaar Items
Sanford Lumber Jacks and
Jills
Student Reports on Girls State
Ann Ludwig
Younger Set
Coreena Mae
Clare
Douglas James II
Mrs and Mrs. Douglas James
Connar
Page 6
Girl’s Softball Association Major (Photos)
Many names
Page 7
Parents Announce Engagement (Photo)
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin
Griswold
Sharon Kay to Alan Lee
Kleinhardt
Coleman School Activities
Page 11
That’s One Way of Doing It (Photos)
Page 13
Sophomore Class Officers
Kevin Carrigan
Julie Contino
Teresa DeForest
Cheree Deal
Ms. Phyllis McGinnis
Meridian High
Page 16
10/24/197911 2
Photos
Dancer’s Dept. Store and
Pineview (softball? Girls
teams)
38 1 Sanford Historical Society-New officers & log cabin James Spann, Betty
Mrs. Gertrude Baily,
& Averill Church donations
Maynard, Caroline Marshall, donated church bldg..
Arlean Thornton, Don
Marquardt, Leon Hulse, Ray
Abbey, Rose Pheiffer
6 PBB contamination study-1973 accident mixed PBB
in dairy cattle feed in Michigan
10/18/1979
1
37
9 Edenville wedding 9/1/1975. Bride-Julie Curtis dau.
of Mr. & Mrs. Orville Curtis. Groom-Michael Berger
son of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Berger
9 Obit-Jamie Kimberly Holley, infant, died Tues.
10/9/1979, born 9/18/1979, dau. of Mr. & Mrs.
Thomas Holley. Buria,l Homer twp cemetery
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
11/08/1979
Vol 11 No 40 Swanton Addition Dedicated Sun (Photos)
Arsenic and Old Lace No. 8-9 (Photo)
Pancake Supper Friday
Key Names
Other Notes
Gordon Goodall
Alfred Rypstra
Dan Ranck
Dr. Lafayette Swanton
Flora (Babe) Gransden
Adrian Swanton
Mrs. John (Joan) Lapp
Jeanne Wilkie
Sue Weeder
Shelly Lindgren
Jerry Thrush
Meridian High School
Smorgasbord-Flea Market Saturday
Sanford Lake Improvement Board to Meet
Meridian Co-op of the Week (Photo)
Diane Sweebe
Page 4
Honor Society Inducts 20 (Photos)
Many names
Page 5
November Calendar of Events
Page 6
Homecoming Queen Candidates, Court & Escorts
(Photo)
Many names
Hope Baptist Roller Skating Party
Page 7
Couple Repeats Wedding Vows (Photo)
Diane Kay Grant and O.
Jeffery Page
Page 8
Our Future Citizens (Photos)
Duane Baker
Ryan Baker
Karen Jones
Dedra Mogg
Chris sparks
High School Honor Roll Students
Many names
Musicians to Perform at Loomis Church
Sharon Brumbaugh
Robin Howard
Page 9
Girls Little League Float (Photo)
Page 10
Snake Dance a Big Success (Photo)
The Saddlehorns
Page 11
Boys 4-H Big Thing In 1930’s
Louis Daniels
Hope-Edenville Cub Scouts Activities
Page 13
Why I Like Sanford
Anne Moench
Sanford Eagles Halloween Bingo Night (Photos)
Darlene Bishoff
Alex and Louise Tripple
Caroline Tripp
Bonnie Weiler
Marg and Morgan Richmond
Gordon Jenkins
Elmer Wells
Lloyd (Bounce) Jewell
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Other Notes
Spiritual Enrichment Series
Page 16
11/2/1979
United Methodist Women Elect
Marilyn Turner
Goodall Given Standing Ovation
Gordon Goodall
Pauline Fink Meridian Teacher of The Week
Mrs. Pauline Fink
Vol 11 No 46 Meridian To seek Millage Renewal
Page 1 and 2
only
Keeley Named Jerome Township Building Inspector Nehil Keeley
Grand Opening Well Attended
Maura J. Bartch Passes Dec. 16
Sanford Lawn and Garden
Shop
Maura J. (Mike) Bartch
Meridian School Closing Policy
Jerome Twp. Gets Hose Drying Tower (Photo)
Meridian Co-Op of The Week (Photo)
Margaret Kimberly Kobisa
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Date
Issue
Number
12/27/1979
Vol 11 No 47 Averill Church Graces Sanford Museum Grounds
(Photos)
Page 5
Mrs. Clare (Gertrude) Bailey
Meridian Millage Election Feb. 12
Many names
Meridian Co-Op of The Week (Photo)
Kathy Coggins
A Night of Christmas Celebration Santa Visits
Kinderkeg Nursery (Photos)
Cathi McKellar
Mardi Sassse
Other Notes
Andrea Carl
Sanford Eagles Christmas Party (Photo)
Page 7
Page 13
Gary Flegal
Coleman Transportation
Obituaries
Jasono Methner
Jeanetta Douglas
Santa Visits Sanford IGA (Photos)
Shad Curtis
Georgia Myers
Sanford Cub Scout Activities
Page 16
CETA Helps Handicapped Adult Get Education
Joseph Sheffbuch
CETA Training Program Leads To Self-Employment Richard E. Ives
(Photo)
Legal Notice Councilman Village of Sanford
05-29-80
Vol.12No17 Property Lines Improve with attractive deck
Lorraine V. Peloubet
Photo of deck
Cooperative Extension Service Calendar
College Week at MSU
Picnic for Diabetic Children Sun. June 1
Martha Yocum
County Senior Citizens Prom
Community Center
Robert Young’s Column
Health Dept. Adult Screening Clinic
Twelve Delta Students Receive Scholarships
Meridian to Graduate 119 at Commencement
May 29
Secretaries Please Mail Your News
Sanford Area Museum Open
Newspaper Drive May 30-31 June 1
Mrs. Rita Abbey
Page 2
Phone Employees Ride the Convincer
1 photo
Michigan Mirror
By Warren Hoyt
Proposed Law Could Effect Youth Labor
Coleman
Page 4
Tribune
Parents Announce Engagement 1 photo
Linda Campbell, Lee Granad
Obituary-Violet G. Haring
Cindy Huss- New Member of Phi Kappa Phi
The Sound of Music
Page 5
4-H Camp June 24-27
Page 6
You’re Needed
Photo-Coleman Co-op Student of the Week
Steve Liete
Rosemary Middleton
Boy Scout News North Bradley Troop 777
Page 7
Coleman Work Study Student of the Week
Dale Keller
Saddle Horn 4-H Club 1 photo
Mark Brown
Paul Lewis Elected to Honor Society
Sanford Exp
Page 6
Mich Farmers Sent Carter $4 Million Invoice
Flint Art Fair June 14
Coleman
07/09/1981
Board of Education News
Vol 13 No
Engagement Announced –photo Judy Kenline
Daniel Schoun
Coleman Student Honored
Cynthia J. Rogers
Engagement Announced-photo Tina Burton
Steve Cotton
Coleman Community School Summer Recreation
Program
Sanford Little League Report
22
Sanford Sports Shop and Express Fish Contest
(Photos)
Elaine Davis
Duane Draves
Sanford C of C Becomes Senior Citizens Center
Midland County Senior Adult ID
09/03/1981
Sanford Post Master Retires (Photo)
Barbara Miller
Lumberjacks and Jills Celebrate
Mrs. Clyde Moe
Page 13
Little League (Photos)
Many names
Page 16
Saddle Horn 4-H Club (Photo)
Vol 13 No
30
Church Being Restored (Photos)
Clare Bailey Memorial
Chapel being moved to
Sanford Centennial
Museum
Head Lice a Problem At Sanford
Ground Breakiing For Church
Page 8
The Coleman Livestock Club
Over Here and Over There (Photo)
09/02/1982
Page 10
Sanford Village Council Minutes
Page 5
Geneva Livestock of Coleman
Vol 14 No
30
Founders Day – A Day of Celebration (Photos)
Pages 1, 2, 3
,4 only
Meridian Church of God
Sanford
Duane P. Joseph
Coleman
Flu Vaccine Available at Clinics in County
Sanford United Methodist Church Celebrate
Centennial
Tea Planned
Page 4
Citizens of Tomorrow (Photos)
Sanford Blue Star Mothers
Jason and Joshua sons of
Coleman
Lynn and Carole Murray.
Aaron, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard McReynolds
Engagement Announced (Photo)
09/09/1982
Vol 14 No
31
Pages 1, 2, 3
,4 only
Cynthia Marie to Henry
Ward Love Jr.
Clare Bailey memorial Chapel Dedication Sept. 12
Both Coleman High grad.
Sanford
Sanford United Methodist Church Celebrate
Centennial
Flue Vaccine Available at Clinics
Founders Day of Celebration (Photos)
09/30/1982
Vol 14 No
34
11th Anniv. Founders Day Celebration Held (Photos) Mrs. Thelma Walter
Mr. Judson Walter
Mr. Stan Berriman
Mrs. Mildred Kallioinen
Mrs. Gertrude Bailey
Fund Raiser Mustang Pre-Game
Meridian High Homecoming Oct. 1st.
Page 4
Joined in Marriage (Photo)
Carol Hoffman and Michael Coleman
Hegyi
Page 8
Engagement Announced (Photo)
Patricia E. Key and Larry a.
Key
Coleman
Activities of Coleman Area 4-H Club
Page 16
03/14/1984
Community Blood Drive Oct. 28th
Sanford Eagles
Lumberjacks and Jills Preparing For bazaar
Sanford
Vol 16 No 6 Attend Leadermeet (Photo)
Dow corning Announces Five Job Moves
Chemical People Meet March 15th
Mr.and Mrs. Chuck Groh
John B. Lauer
Mich. Democratic Caucuses March 17th
Sanford Post Office Goes To Lock Boxes
Page 8
Patsh L. McKeith
Cookie Sales A Success
JV Basketball
Page 10
Meridian Area Chemical People Care Program
Sanford United Methodist church to Hold Potluck
Womens Basketball Letter Winners
05/30/1984
03-12-86
Kathy Dec
Page 11
Clare Road Race To Be Held
Page 15
“Letter to the Editor” Contest Winners (Photo)
Debbie Davis
Laura Huss
Rick Evans
Vol 16 No
17
Lock boxes Installed at Sanford Post Office (Photo)
Patsy McKeith
Kelly O’Connor
Page 7
Law Day Observed (Photo)
Page 4?
Edenville Firemens Auxiliary News
Page 10
Parents Announce Engagement (Photo)
Diana Lynn Mielke to Curtis
J. Simlik
Vol.18No.06 Plans Underway for Founders Day
By Shelley Lindgren Ropp
Meridian Public Schools Calendar of Events
2 copies
In Uniform-Charles T. Bullock
Scouts Entertain Daisy Troop 418
By Shelley Lingren Ropp
Midland S.C.D. Sponsors Second Annual Art
Contest
Iridology Program In the Library
Brenda McCoon
Meridian School Board Considers Drug Policy
Camp Fire Celebrating Birthday March 16 thru 22
Voluntary Action Center Openings
In Uniform-Alex Horden, Brian C. Smith
Page 2
Michigan Mirror
By Wayne Hoyt
Midland Gymnastics Open House
Parish Mission at St. Anne’s/St. Phillip
Coleman
Bowling-Coleman Men
Many names
Three One-act Plays to be Presented
It’s Maple Syrup Time at CNC
06-09-83
Page 5
Interests in Wildflowers is Growing in Michigan
Page 6
Great Lakes and Water Resources Commission
Page 7
National Arbor Day Free Trees
Pages 8-12
Annual Tax Sale
Vol.15No.18 United Methodist Church Minister Leaving Sanford
Campfire Girls Going to Huckleberry Railroad
Photo
Cathy Devendorf
Girls Junior Gold Tourney
Ice Cream Social Sanford Church
Page 2
New Name for Mid-Michigan Bank
Photo of bank
Letter to the Editor-Just for Laughs
Dan Sierocki
Kathy Whitworth Golf Clinic in Saginaw
Florence Wegener Wins in McDonald’s Competition photo
Ionia Free Fair Schedule
Couple Repeats Wedding Vows –photo
09-09-87
Mr.&Mrs. David Schmidt
Vol.19No.32 Marie Bacon’s Unfailing Dedication
In Uniform-Brian W. Jones-Deborah Miller-Kenneth Snyder-Charles Bullock
Sanford Rendezvous Days Fast Approaching
Sanford Animal Adoption News
Shirley E. Jackson
By Shelley Lindgren
Photo of Head Cook at Jack & Jills
Marie Bushre
Midland Soil Conservation District Seminars Set
Annual Midland County Workshop
Page 2
09-09-87
Page 12
Michigan Mirror
By Warren Hoyt
Hughes Here
By Jim Hughes
Those Were the Good Old Days-4 photos
3 bridges, 1 home
M-18,Beaverton,Gladwin
Tina M. Edgerton Passes away August 12
Page 3
Old Riley School
Page 4
Hunter Safety Training Course at Coleman
By Carl Knight
Eve’s Workshop Begins Sept 15
Square Dance Lessons at Beaverton
St Philip Neri Annual Chicken Dinner Sept 15
Page 5
From Patrick’s Desk
Page 6
Beaverton Manor News
Lloyd M. Eberhart Passes August 29
Maggie E. Clark Passes Sept. 3
Page 7
Michigan Livestock Exchange
Page 9
Midland County Fair Great Success
Coleman Comet Sweatshirts
09-14-88
Vol.20No.34 Sanford Rendezvous Successful-5 photos
Sanford Chamber Makes Plans for New Building
Final Sanford C of C 50-50 Drawing Held
Sanford Area Girl Scout Registration
Free Copies to be Limited
Page 2
4-H Winners at Fair
Many names
Player Registration
Jeff Porter
Hockey Equipment Exchange
Dave Broomfield
Midland County Planning Com. To Meet
Voluntary Action Center Openings
Page 3
Absentee Ballots Available for Special Election
School Election
No Till Slated for Midland Co. Sept 22
Meridian Loses in Overtime
It’s a Girl
Crystal & Tony Parker
Obituary – Ellen Scott Ludwig
Experience Pioneer Life at Fall Harvest Festival
Hot Dog Roast Sept. 14
Page 4
CMU Announces Aug. Graduates
Many names
New Scholarship Established at Michigan State Univ
Page 5
Minor Matters
Drum Corp Looking for New Recruits
Page 8
By Matt
Jim Secor
Traffic Slowdown Advisory on U.S. 10
In Uniform-photo-Duane C. Tigner
09-21-88
Vol.20No.38 Ground Breaking for Sanford Chamber of Commerce New Home-1 photo
Meridian Students Awarded Academic Letters
Many names
Births
Sanford Blue Star Mother’s Hold Meeting
Page 2
Coleman City Council Minutes
Page 3
Coleman Wins Over Beaverton4-6
Comets Lose to Falcons
Gladys Winslow
In Memoriam
Homer O’Dell Sr.
Farwell Wins Over Meridian 30-0
Gladwin Wins Over Meridian 14-6
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Begins Sept. 9
County Food Distribution wed. Sept. 21
In Uniform-Audrey Stryker
Management of Deer Population in Central MI
Page 4
Photo-Happy Birthday 91
No name
Margaret Swanton passes Sept.2
Dorothy Morrison dies Sept. 6
Sanford C of C Meeting Highlights
Many names
The Coleman Chronicles
Page 5
Minor Matters
By Matt
Page 8
Coleman School Board Highlights
Many names
Bowling
Many names
Midland Rabbit Club Sponsors Exhibition
Dallas Cole
Farwell Teachers in Continuous Programs
Photo-Airman Kurt Foglesong
Midland Red Cross to Host Meeting Sept. 29
11/29/1989
Vol 45 No
29
Page 4
Your Land Is My Land
Many names
By Fritz Hansen
Conny Snyder Why? Why? Why?
Conny Snyder
Mary Davis
By George E. Grim,
Publisher
Chamber Halloween Party (Photos)
Parade Dedicated To Dick Forsberg
Coleman
Community Childrens Parade And Party Set For Sat.,
Dec 2
Coleman
Eagle Souts To Be Honored At Parade
Coleman
Coleman Historical Society To Meet
Christmas Day Dinner Dec. 25
Page 8
04/11/1990
Coleman Senior Center (Photo)
Ruth Tigner
Mildred Baughman
Class Of ’49 Holds Reunion (Photo)
Jim Clarke
Reverend Lester and Donna
(Saline) Harrell
Vows Exchanged
Stephanie Ann Robers and
Martin Wayne Mercer
Two Coleman Players On all-State Team
Dan Ware
Aaron Toth
Bowling (scores)
Many names
Coleman
Maggie Geesey Passes Nov. 18
Maggie M. Geesey
Beaverton
Vol 22 No 11 Open Letter To The Midland Foundation
Page 3
Gladwin
Bride graduate of Coleman
High School. Father lives
in Coleman.
Lynn O. Francis
Conny C. Snyder
Chas. E. Colby
Allen J. Cole
James W. Twining
Walter L. Woodruff
Sanford Couple One Of five Lotto Winners
Kenneth and Judy Dubiel
Sanford
Jerome Twp. Clerk Files Petitions
Conny Snyder
Marguerite Woodward passes april 1
Marguerite Woodward
Alma (formerly of Sanford)
In Uniform
Bruce F. Bis
Meridian High School grad.
In Uniform
Scott Lubs
Coleman Highs School
grad.
In Uniform
Page 4
Bowling News
Page 11
Coleman City Council Vacancy
Page 16
09/12/1990
Gerald J. Wentworth
Vol 22 No
33
Variety Show April 28
Coleman
David Gransden
th
Coleman High School
Colemans Valedictorian Salutatorian (Photos)
Michelle Johnson
Laura Huss
C.H.S. 1990-91 Cheerleaders Chosen
Julie Fredericks
Rachel Toth
Charna Rydman
Leanne Mertins
Helen Clark
Angie Wazny
Rachel Tigner
Jenny Mogg
Wendy Young
Many more names
In Uniform
Rickie L. Urquhart
Clare High School grad.
Sustance Abuse Com. Review Night April 18
Clare
Wesleyan Church Easter Celebration
Coleman
Lions To Give Away Prizes At June Fest
Coleman
Carnival Ready (Photo)
Sanford Founders Day
Charles L. Husted Passes Aug. 29
Charles L. Husted
Dancers and Band Music (Photo)
Page 4
Father from Clare
Dance at Museum Depot in
Sanford
In Uniform
Michelle J. Arthur
Simon – Dana Exchange Vows (Photo)
Tanya Ann Dana and Paul
Douglas Simon
Rides For All Ages (Photos)
Sanford
Sanford
Rides at Museum for
Founders Day
Page 12
08/19/1992
Vol 24 No
30
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Senior Citizen Center (Photo)
Nicola Danks
In Uniform (Photo)
James M. Baker
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
Ann Laramie
Coleman
The 4th Saturday Is August 22
Sanford Sustainable Cash Cropping Tour
Jerry and Pearl Wirbel
Farms
The Sanford Depot (Photo)
Page 12
C & M Mobile Homes Opens Sanford Office
Don McNeil
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
In Uniform
Brian A. Clark
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
06/16/1993
Vol 25 No
21
Letter To The Editor
Joseph A. Meagher
Page 2
Coleman June Fest June 17-18-19-29
Page 6
Card of Thanks
Alva Badgero (family of)
In Uniform
Gregory W. Carlson
Page 8
Our Home Town (Photo)
Coleman Lioness Club Participate In June Fest
June Fest News
Co-Parade Marshals And Co-Grand Marshals Named Charlie and Gerry Brown
(Photos)
Gorden and Bonnie
Other Notes
Father from Clare
Coleman
Berthume
Paper Mache Mask Contest
In Concert
Coleman
GRQ, Gospel Rod Quartet
North Bradley
Middle School Students Rewards Exemplary
Students
Fifth Graders Create Public Service Commercial
Judy Frock
09/01/1993
Young Woman County Employee (Photos)
Jenny Young
Coleman
Pages 5, 6, 7, Page 7
8 only
Special Education Students Learn Social Interaction
Fred. A. Woolman
Matt Reisig
Sanford
In Uniform
Thomas R. Goodall
Graduate of Meridian
Senior High School,
Sanford
09/08/1993
Page 8
Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports
(schedule)
Vol 25 No
33
HHW Collection In Sanford
3 copies, one Page 1
is pages 1,2,
15, 16 only
and cut off at
the bottom
Page 16
Mystery Trip Leads To Sanford Historical Museum
(partial article cut off at bottom)
Smith Family Cabin Rechinked (Photo)
Calvin Reich
Dave Thornton
Jim Johnson
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Notice From the Coleman Athletic Booster Club
DAV Field Officer In Clare
Coleman School Pictures
Ronald R. Schrieber
Pig Roast
09/15/1993
Vol 25 No
34
Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
H. David Thornton
Sanford Eagles Las Vegas Night Sept. 18
Great Lakes Historical And Educational Society
Attended Founders Day (Photos)
Robert T. Meyer
Meridian Wins
Mellisa Morgan
Connie King
Kim Richardson
By Kim J. Kent
Cindy Kay Hauri
Jack DeLong
Sanford
Owosso
Ferne I. Allison, 78 Passes
Ferne I. Allison
Parents from Coleman and
worked in Coleman
Helen L. Hennis, 51 Passes
Helen L. Hennis
Coleman
Talk About
Charles Moyer
Encouragement Ministries
Steve Bach
Founders Day Leaves Historical Imprint (Photos)
Wilma Drew Frakes
Gert Bailey
Elva Smith
Mattie Valentine
Elva Yuchta
60th Wedding Anniv. (Photo)
Donald and Bernice Good
Ivan ‘Dale’ Geiling 67, Passes
Ivan ‘Dale’ Geiling
Cong. Camp’s Rep. To Meet With Constituents In
Sanford
Hauri Treated And Released
Page 5
Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports
(Calendar)
Page 6
Meridian Body Shop Damaged In fire
Page 16
09/22/1993
Vol 25 No
35
Page 5
Coleman Assembly of God
Service in Coleman
Barbara M. Bellinger 59, Passes
Barbara M. Bellinger
Wixom Lake
Lena Cozat Passes Sept. 11
Lena M. Cozat
Coleman
Knapp 59th Anniv.
Jack and N. Irene Knapp
Coleman
Coleman
Page 6
Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports
(schedule)
Page 7
Huss 50th Anniv.
Glen and Grace Huss
Founder’s Day (continued from page 1) (Photo)
Bob Meyer
Sally Smith Thielen
Coleman Horse Shoe Players (Photo)
John Boots
Ervin Walters
Fred Nurnberger
Nelson Rease
Bob Tester
Dale Fike
George Nurnberger
Roy Rittenour
Vernell Lewis
Jim Broka
Ralph Shady
Ray West
Page 16
Band Notes
Marching Comets
Coleman Homecoming Friday, October 8th
10/06/1993
Page 7
Robinson Preserves Curtice Heritage (Photo)
P age 7
Jerome Twp. Minutes
Pages 7,8, 9,
10 only
10/20/1993
Coleman Library
Sunday Dinners
Page 10
Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Fall Sports
(schedule)
Vol 25 No
39
Letter To The Editor
Sanford, Coleman, Mills
Scott Stewart
Band Director
Pages
1,2,15,4 only
Jerome Township Recycling Program Fourth, Not
Last
Page 4
12/01/1993
Vol 25 No
45
The Beat of Walter’s Is Yesterday’s Studebaker
(Photo)
Gary L. Walter
Sanford
Celebrate Golden Anniv.
Alexander W. and Minnie M. Sanford
Martin
Celebrate 40th Anniv.
Edward (Bud) and Betty
Jines
Sanford
Oswald’s Mark 35th Anniv.
Ronald and Lydia Oswald
Sanford
Leo M. Caffrey, 83 Passes
Leo M. Caffrey
Coleman
John E. McCartney, Jr., 67 Passes
John E. McCartney, Jr.
Beaverton
Jodi M. Mogg, 15, Passes
Jodi M. Mogg
Coleman
Speaking of Schools
By Michael C. Smith
Jerome Township Recycling Committee
Jerome Township To Begin
Curbside Recycling
Bissonette Garner Wed
Debra Blake Bissonnette and Parents of groom, Joe and
Joe Edward Garner
Betty Garner, Sanford
Prentice Yarger Wed
Kathernine M. Yarger and
John D. Prentice
Floyd Yarger, father of
bride from Sanford
Smith Remembers Olson (Photo)
Elva Smith
By Kim J. Kent
Page 6
In Uniform
William R. Beauchamp, Jr.
Coleman High School
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 16
Coleman Band Prepares For Dec. Activities
Three Coleman Band Students To Tour Europe
Danielle Cary
Allison Hess
Kathryn Macdonald
In Uniform
Jamie A. McCoy
The Coleman Mile (Photo)
Coleman High School
Coleman community Holiday Party
Holiday Bike Contest
12/29/1993
Vol 25 No
49
Page 5
Page 6
Coleman Masonic Hall
McKeith- Nelson Exchange Vows
Becky Sue Nelson and
James Edward McKeith
Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
Many names
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Northwood President’s List
Lorinda K. Staley
Coleman
Jerome Township Recycling Committee
Christmas Tree Recycling
Jerome Township Recycling Committee
New For The New Year
In Uniform
Darryl F. Gariglio
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll
Many names
Clare
Page 7
Townships Have More Say Over Farmland
By Kim J. Kent
Page 8
White-Smith Exchange Vows
Kristen Smith and Steve
White
Parents of bride are Richard
and Colleen Smith of
Sanford.
Page 16
Coleman Exceeds Goal For Rail Trail
Chuck Amble
By Kim J. Kent
In Memory
Louie Bailer
“Over The Top” Ceremony
02-16-94
Sanford
Vol.25No.4
Coleman V.F.W.
Coleman Clears Goal (Photos)
Angela Amble
Helen Clarke
Angela Rydman
Emily Ockert
Amanda Aultman
Carl Gerstacker
Mrs. Esther Gerstacker
Chuck Amble
Sanford Curators have Midas Touch
James & Edna Johnson
Jessen in Serious Condition
By Kim Kent
Delta College Offers Program for Seniors
Als Support Group to Meet Feb. 22
Engagement Announced- Melodie Defever &
Floyd Yarger
Jerome Township Curbside Recycling
Taxation with Representation
By Kim Kent
Olson Store Restoration
By Kin Kent
Free Legal Referral Service Thurs. Feb. 17
Page 2
03/02/1994
Cropsey’s Comments
Vol 25 No 6 Engagement Announced
Keli Ahac and Gregory
Federer
Mother of bride from
Sanford
Car Stereo Reported Missing
Marcia Arthur
Sanford
Marriage Licenses Midland County
Timothy Christian Danner,
Sanford, and Deana Marie
Card.
Vern Gregory Harris,
Sheridan and Sandra Kay
Johnson, Sanford.
Brenton Sam Coyne,
Sanford, and Paula Ann
Woods, Sanford.
Jeffrey Alan Plummer,
Sanford, and Melody Ann
Preston, Sanford.
WMU Students Receive Degrees
Robert B. Tillotson
Sanford
Snowmobiles And Trailer Stolen
Gary Aldridge
Robert Harrison
Sanford
Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
Page 5
Coleman High School Bnad Solo And Ensemble
Volunteer Drivers Needed In Coleman
Home Delivered Meals
program
Page 6
Alvin Schram, 84, Passes
Alvin Schram
Class Of 1994
Engagement Announced
Coleman
Coleman
Lori Weihl and Chris Elmore Parents of bride from
Coleman
Coleman Comets 1993-94 Winter Sports (schedule)
Page 8
Meridian High School 1993-94 Mustangs Winter
Sports (schedule)
Page 16
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Class Of 1994 (Photo)
Matt Kriklin
Card Of Thanks Stanek
Tom Stanek
WMU Students Receive Degrees
Margaret M. Smith
Coleman
Outstanding High School Musicians Perform At
CMU
Charna Rydman
Coleman
Police Log Warrant Arrest
Donald James Harley
Beaverton
Coleman Senior Housing A Possibility
03/16/1994
Vol 25 No 8 Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
Historical Society Needs Items For Yard Sale
Sanford
Jerome Township Storage Shed Burglarized
By Kim J. Kent
Meridian Wrestlers Win 15 Mat Metals
Josh Youmans
Kyle Palmer
Jacob Youmans
Andy Alvord
Dave Bearss
Adam Kostas
Nick Fulman
Jared Berger
Mike Hopkins
Chat Tucker
Brian Lincoln
Josh Rossi
Kenny Tucker
Austin Alvord
Finance Package Provides Six-Hour School Day
Restoration
New Arrivals
Keri and Troy Hamilton
Ann and Dan Phillips
Historical Society Selling Cookbooks
Page 5
Page 6
Sanford
Beaverton
Sanford
Walter W. Miller, 70, Passes
Walter W. Miller
Card Of Thanks
Donna Dole
Martha A. Morrison, 49, Passes
Martha A. Morrison
In Memory “Everlasting”
Floyd Methner
Robert C. DeJongh, 65, Passes
Robert C. DeJongh
Card Of Thanks
Alvin Schram
Kortjohn-Verbrugge Engaged
Kristine M. Kortjohn and
Kevin J. Verbrugge
Sanford
Hall-Stone Engaged
Amy Francis Hall and
Stephen Paul Stone
Parents of bride reside in
Coleman
Page 8
Coleman Community Schools’ Board Briefs
Page 16
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Student To Be Published (Photo)
Casey LaVack
New Home Tending And Pet Sitting Opens In
Coleman
Colleen Read
Births
Ann and Dan Phillips
Barbara and Michael
Middleton
Coleman
Coleman
Burial in Coleman, son
Robert DeJohgh lives in
Sanford
Beaverton
Coleman
03/30/1994
Vol 25 No
10
Close-Up Benefit Dance march 18
Coleman High School
Sanford Museum Prepares For Spring
By Kim J. Kent
In Uniform
Leonard C. Menerey II
Northwood Names Area Students to President’s List Todd H. Fox
Sanford
It’s A Boy
Pamela and Gordon Melchi
Sanford
Meridian Board Of Education Has Four Openings
Al Card
Deborah Rogers
Terry Chrivia
Geary Olsen
Historical Society Needs Items For Yard Sale
Page 3
Sanford
Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List
Chad R. Fox
Sanford
Rittenburg-Rose Exchange Vows
Carol S. Rose and Scott M.
Rittenburg
Groom parents from
Sanford
Coleman High School Honor Roll
Many names
Northwood Names Area Students to President’s List Lorinda K. Staley
Page 6
Beaverton High School
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman
Many names
Coleman High School Blood Drive April 13
Page 10
Board Briefs Coleman Community Schools March
16, 1994
Page 14
Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List
Sara K. Frank
Tara L. Rhodes
Coleman
Eula G. Barager, 81, Passes
Eula G. Barager
Coleman
Harley Allison, 86, Passes
Harley C. Allison
Coleman
Harvey C. Jones, 70, Passes
Harvey C. Jones
Coleman
Annual Board Of Education Scholars Awards
Program
Many names
Page 16
Students Portfolios Sent To National Team For
Review (Photo)
Matt kirklin
Charna Rydman
Michigan Elks
It’s A Boy
Kristine and Frank
Szymanski
Coleman
Coleman Athletic Booster Club Raffle
05/25/1994
Vol. 25 No
18
2 copies, one
is pages 1,2,
15, 16 only
Jerome Township Curbside Recycling
Meridian Public Schools Purchases Two Buses
James Gillette
David Schwartz Receives Award At Northwood
University
David C. Schwartz
AA Valedictorian Named At Northwood University
(Photo)
Todd H. Fox
Richard J. Moeggenberg
Jerome Twp. Spring Clean-Up
Page 16
Memorial Day Parade Date Set
WMU Winter Semester Dean’s List 1993-94
Steven Colmus
Lions’ Charity Auction
06/01/1994
Vol 25 No
19
Hazardous Waste Collection June 8 In Midland
County
Community tire Drive In Midland County In Sanford
June 10-11
Household hazardous Waste Collection June 8
Benefit Dinner, June 3rd, For Gwen Maggert
Gwen Maggert
New Arrivals MidMichigan Regional Medical Center Bauer
Kreckman
Jordan
SVSU Dean’s & President’s Lists
Raymond Bacon
Charles Houghton
Tamara Walker
Kyle Herkner
Renee Authier
Elizabeth Billingsley
Janet Bottrill
Jim Cook
Daniel Teer
Heather Walther
Jason Sika
Sanford Post Office customer Appreciation Day
Thursday, June 9th
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 16
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
SVSU Dean’s & President’s Lists
Jennifer Gibbs
Andrea Ranck
Glen Palmer Passes may 23
Glen D. Palmer
th
Florence Hubble Celebrates 90 Birthday (Photo)
Florence Hubble
City of Coleman Police Log / Car/Deer Accident
Dennis Allan Vallette
Driving While License Suspended
Linda Marie Stone
Ouil Arrest
Phillip Charlton Sears
Warrant Arrest
Arthur Eugene Campbell
Filice-Moore Exchange Vows
Sandra Louise Moore and
Michael Filice
Ferris State Univ. Dean’s List for 1993
Martin Crocker
Remember When?
Many names
Coleman Seniors To Host pancake Breakfast June 18
? ? ? ? (Photo)
Denny King
Terry? Wiltse
MacDonald
Hil marble
Russ Mann
Coleman Police work to Increase Safety Belt use
With “No Excuses” Campaign
06/08/1994
Vol 25 No
20
Sanford Museum Opens With Fund Raiser (Photos)
H. David Thornton
Cal Reich
William Maynard
James E. Johnson
James Spann
Chauncey W. Merritt
Sanford Memorial Day Parade (Photos)
Robert Donahue
Jerome Township Recycling Tires June 11 and 12
Midland County Water System Upgrade
Page 5
Births At MMRMC
Sweebe
Minutes of Coleman City Council Meeting
Harvey Gene Robinson
(Mayor)
Minutes of Special Coleman City Council Meeting
Page 6
May 3, 1994
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
McGettrick-Clark Exchange Vows
Cheryl Clark and James
McGettrick
Page 8
Sanford Memorial Day Parade (Photos)
James McNutt
Page 16
Customer Appreciation Day At Coleman Post Office
Birth Announcement
April 26, 1994
Rachel Leanne Herman
Coleman Senior to Host Pancake Breakfast June 18
Georgia Doherty, 93 Passes
Georgia Doherty
Elks National Winners (Photo)
Charna Rydman
Matthew Kirklin
06/22/1994
Vol 25 No
22
Sanford Post Office Holds Customer Appreciation
Day (Photo)
Patsy L. McKeith
Yarger-Defever Exchange Vows
Melodie E. Defever and
Floyd Yarger
Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
H. David Thornton
Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting June 8
Ann Laramie
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 9
Alma College Announces Softball Team Awards and Angie Ahac
Letter Winners
Timothy Byers
Francis George Thompson
Dale K. Pape
Charles E. Shepard
Henry I. DeGraw
Clark P. Masson
Page 16
08/31/1994
Vol 25 No
32
Assumed Names Filed In Midland County
Many names
Ruth T. Tigner Passes, June 15
Ruth T. Tigner
A. Rae Mainhood Passes June 13
A. Rae Mainhood
Coleman School Millage Fails – Again
Coleman Police Log – Assault & Battery Arrest
Linda Marie Stone
Ouil Arrest
Jennifer Lynn Davis
Ouil Arrest
Linda Marie Stone
Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Dedication (Photos)
Carl and Esther Gerstacker
Howard Schoenherr
Peter Pollack
Joey Spano
Ken Roberston
Cliff Miles
Mary Davis Leads CF “Breath Of Life” Campaign
Mary Davis
Madeline Sasse
Irene Pacholka
Martha Albrecht
Barbara Dice
Rhea Bowland
Kathryn Larson
Ellen Peden
Betty Wood
Norma Hecht
Janet Legacy
Edie Giltrop
Charlene Robbins
Carlene Becker
Dawn Russell
Jan Biggs
Page 3
Page 4
Page 10
Page 16
Recent Births At MidMichigan Regional Medical
Center
Cynthia and John Kneibel
Sanford
Valorie and Gregory Lorenz
Outstanding Exhibit At Midland Fair
Fred A. Woolman
Sanford
Engaged
Lori Anne Draves and
Martin Richard Reynaert
Sanford
Eagles Host Stroup Benefit
Donald Stroup
Sanford
Engagement
Amy Lyn Covaleski and
Scott Nohel
Mother of bride from
Sanford
Braley 4-H Grand Chanmpion Junior Showman
(Photo)
Kapre L. Braley
Sanford 4-H
Miller Reunion Held August 20th
William Hill Miller Family
Ross Lake, Beaverton
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Burza-Badour Wed
Tina Marie Badour and Bart Sanford
Burza
Coleman Athletic Boosters Will Offer Honorary
Membership
Coleman Library News (Photos)
Jennifer Cameron
Christopher Barden
09/07/1994
Vol 25 No
33
The Old Fishing Hole (Photos)
Tom L. Welch
Michael J. Swanton
Christopher M. Bebee
Meridian Starts Season Winning Golf
Leif Maxwell
Kevini Elsa
Ravis Steinka
Jason Vayre
Meridian Students Start School With Many Changes
Wolverine Company Power
Dam
By Kim J. Kent
Five Generations Marked For Eunice Thrush Family Nicole Reder
Tracey Reder
Barbara Dice
Cahterine Wellman
Eunice Thrush
Page 5
Coleman Lions Club News
Loren R. Serwaw Passes Aug. 27th
Loren R. Sersaw
Beaverton
In Uniform
Krystal Sanders
Sanford
Page 6
Assumed Names Filed Within Midland County
Many names
Page 7
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 10
Minutes Of Coleman City Council Meeting
Many names
Page 16
Minutes Of Public Hearing
Truth-In-Taxation June 28,
1994
Public Hearing
Amend Fiscal July 1, 1993
to June 30, 1994 Budget
Coleman Seniors (Photo)
Mary Tower
Arlene McNally
Florence MacDonald
It’s A Girl
Carl and Amy Moeller
Reception And Pig Roast
Grandparents from
Coleman
Loomis Missionary Church
09-28-94
Vol.25No.3
Coleman City Police Log
Susan Davis
Luanne Brown
Accident in Coleman
Sanford Founders Day Successful-1 photo t-shirt
1 photo of Riverside 1910
By Kim J. Kent
Fore
By Kim J. Kent
Project 2000 to Meet October 3
10/19/1994
Market Album
Roger Briggs, Tom Lackey
Page 2
Our Readers Write
By Curtis Hertal
Vol 25 No
39
St. Paul Lutheran Church Holds Harvest Dinner
(Photo)
Martha Albrecht
Sanford
Donates Check (Photo)
Leroy Hubbard
Floyd Smith Sr.
Sanford Historical Society
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
Betty Maynard
Thelma Jenks
Pauline Fink
Ann Laramie
Page 2
Rail-Trail Annual Social Wed., Oct 26
Page 7
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
In Uniform
James H. Felsing
Coleman High School
Two Hurt In Accident
Dianna Stonerock
Doneen Sweebe
William Lobdell
Sanford
Skaggs-Wells Exchange Vows
Elizabeth Ann Wells
Philip Curtis Skaggs
Parents of the bride are
Willliam and Pamela Wells
of Sanford.
The Good Neighbor Policy Begins With “Bummy”
(Photo)
Kathryn G. Larson
Sanford
Best Students Name Best Teachers For New Who’s
Who Directory
Carol Kay Jones
Coleman MS
Baker Speaks On Sanford Lake Survey
Jim Baker
Page 8
Boosters’ Fresh Florida Furit Sale
12/07/1994
Coleman Athletic Boosters
Page 9
Best Students Name Best Teachers For New Who’s
Who Directory
Page 15
VFW Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Page 16
Beacom Open House (Photo)
Bob Beacom
Coleman (formerly of)
Coleman Teen Sent To Jail
David Lee Randolph
Thomas A. Beale
Coleman
Congressman Camp’s Rep. In Coleman Oct. 24
Karen Ruth
Vol 25 No
46
Nancy Lynn Sponsellor
V.F.W. Auxiliary 5738 of
Clare
Rail-Trail Wins State Award
By: Kim J. Kent
Booster Club To Hold Pig Raffle
Coleman Athletic Boosters
Sanford Senior Center Serves Thanksgiving Dinner
(Photo)
Isabell Covarrubibias
William Keyes
Sandy Wesley
Recent Births At MMRMC
Page 5
Sanford, Meridian Elem.
School
Children not named
Sanford Historical Society Elects Officers
Floyd “Buzz” Smith
Jean Houghton
Marilyn Graham
Ann Gay
H. David Thornton
Ruth Dancer
Sanford Museum Storm Damage
H. David Thornton
Ring In The New Year With Jim Lepeak
Jim Lepeak
DBAs Filed In Midland County
In Uniform
Page 6
DBAs Filed In Midland County
Page 4
Adventures Ahead For Students
Bucholz-Reynolds Exhange Vows
Byron C. Bard
Lori Lynn Reynolds and
Thomas James Bucholz
Page 16
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Library budget Hearing And Holiday Hours
12/14/1994
Vol 25 No
47
Page 5
Coleman
Christmas Mailing Tips From The Sanford Post
Mistress (Photo)
Patsy L. McKeith
Doug Wall
Paul W. Stephenson
Ring In The New Year With Jim Lepeak
Jim Lepeak
Sanford Museum Vandalism Continues
H. David Thornton
Recent Births At MRMC
Gorman
Hintermeister
Christmas Food Basket To Be Delivered Dec. 18
Coleman Bands To Present Concerts
Coleman High School Honor Role
Many names
Second Marking Period
Fingerprinting A Coleman Elementary
12/21/1994
Page 7
Coleman Band Joins In Christmas Parade (Photos)
Page 8
Western Michigan University Scholarship
Jeff Breedlove
Lions News (Photos)
Charlie Keller
John King
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 16
Coleman Christmas Parade A Huge Success (Photos) Mary Lou Vanest
JoMac Rydman
Barb Schaar
Bob Brink
Geraldine Grim
Vol 25 No
48
Home For The Holidays (Photo)
Blake R, Brandon E., Steve
and Ruth Weakman and
Bryce S. Weakman
(Sanford)
Photo and Text by: Kim J.
Kent
2 copies, and
pages 5,6,7,8
of another
copy.
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Christmas
Luncheon
Ann Laramie
Tutors, Secretaries, Etc. Volunteers Needed
Page 16
In Uniform
Jamie A. McCoy
Coleman
It’s A Girl!
Abby Gordon Lucas
Charles and Esther Gordon
(grandparents from
Coleman)
Coleman
City of Coleman Police Log
02/22/1995
Vol 26 No 5 Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
Page 6
Floyd (Buzz) Smith
Jean Houghton
Wilma Drew Frakes
Marilyn Graham
Ann Gay
Ruth Dancer
David Thornton
Sanford Residents Assist Out Of State Family
Member
Virgil Dubay
Freida Dubay
Sanford Youths Explore Frozen Creek Beds
Keith C. Koch
Russell P. Koch
Sanford Resident Reinforces The Good Samaritan
Ethic
Lilly
Melissa Malzahn,
SVSU Awards 348 Degrees, 101 Honors In
December
William D. Mikesell
Michelle M. Authier
Alice M. Hudson
New Arrivals MidMichigan Regional Medical Center McCann
Lusk
Barden
Page 8
Midland County Sheriff Department Promotions
James W. McCandless
Kevin T. Wirth
Gerald A. Nielson
Page 16
04/19/1995
Vol 26 No
13
Bear-ly A Winner! (Photo)
Evelyn Boulis
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
In Uniform (Photo)
Shawn A. Jackson
Chamber/Project 2000 Raises Village Welcome Sign
Funds (Drawing)
Sanford Centennial Museum Puts Security System In Charles Allison
Place
H. David Thornton
David Kleinhans
Transportation Improvements 1995
Competes In State Bee
Jack Harper
John Konopnicki, 79, Passes
John Kkonopnicki
Leland Gordon, 69, Passes
Leland Frank Gordon
Page 6
Engaged
Kimberly Michele Stanek
and Todd Andrew Poorman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Night burglary At Meridian Outdoor Center
Jack Biggs
Engaged
Michelle Rich and Steven
Walter
Engaged
Cynthia Sue Codling and
Rillie Steven Hancock Jr.
Page 5
05-24-95
Vol.26No18 Sanford Centennial Museum Grounds Prepared for
Memorial Day Opening
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
Ann Laramie
Considers Retirement
Meridian
Chemical Financial Corp. Declares Second Quarter
Dividen
Sanford Memorial Day Parade May 29
By: Kim J. Kent
Photo of Jean Houghton
Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Page 2
John & Judy Bortz
Publisher’s Notebook
By George Grim
Update from Gary Randall, State Representative
Page 4
Special Olympics Athletes will Shine at Summer
Games
Coleman Chronicles May 1947
Many names
Rail-Trail Dedication
Kindergarten Vision and Hearing Program
Coleman June Festival June 15-16-17-18
Cemetery Statue Stolen
Shirley Loveless
Engaged-Jennifer Stoike & Mark Grove
Midland County Tire Drive June 9-10th
Doster-Beamish Exchange Vows
05/31/1995
Vol 26 No
19
Holley Corp. and Colt Ind. Annual Picnic
Farwell
Seibert Elementary Students Tour Sanford
Centennial Museum (Photos)
Edna Johnson
James E. Johnson
Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
Recent Births At MMRMC
Tonge
Fetterolf
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 6
Henry W. Colebank, age 68 Passes
Henry W. Colebank
Lucille Searight, Age 79 Passes
Lucille Searight
GVSU Deans List
Jeffrey A. Allen
Jason R. Denton
Jeanne E. Hamming
Steve J. Slancik
Frankhanel-Ward Exchange Vows (Photo)
Ann Marie Ward and James
David Frankhanel
Page 8
Meridian Schools Upgrade Model Schools Project
Page 16
Coleman Lions Club First Ladies (Photos)
Don Macdonald
Craig King
Jodie King
John King
Mary Rodriguez
Toby Rodriguez
Robert Babcock
Gordon Berthume
Name Left Off C.H.S. all A Honor Role
Shannon Rease
Coleman June Festival June 15 – 16 – 17 – 18
Coleman Class Of 1940 Holding Reunion June 3
06/28/1995
Vol 26 No
23
Page 5
Page 6
Buttercup Delivers five Miniature Vietnamese Pot
Bellied Piglets (Photos)
Harold Maier
Becky Maier
Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
Floyd (Buzz) Smith
Jean Houghton
Wilma Drew
Voters Select Turn Down Millage
Mary Lou Miller
Brownlee Receives Business Scholarship At NMU
(Photo)
Heather K. Brownlee
Mary Nurmi
Boyce Family reunion July 1 and , 1995
Frank E. Boyce
MTU Students Earn Honors
Daniel Tigner
Randal Huss
40th Anniversary Marked
James C. and Clementin C.
Berger
Engaged
Christine Kelly Downing
and Gerald Marvin Fountain
Betty L. Acker Passes June 19
Betty L. Acker
DBAs Filed In Midland County
Alma College Winter Term Dean’s List
Jeffrey Fosnaugh
Gladwin Masonic Chicken Barbecue
Page 7
Recent Births At MMRMC
Servis
Lape
Sanford Historical Society Hosts Chapel Wedding
(Photo)
David L. Augustine and
Debby J. Lyon
Sanford Lake Pontoon Parade
Page 8
Page 12
Engaged
Shelly Moe and Bill
Maynard
Meridian School Board President Resigns
Thomas sian
McHenry-Mapes Exchange Vows
Mary Mapes and darin
McHenry
WMU Seniors Receive Degrees
Amy J. McJames
Lions 1st Prize Winner
Mr. E. L. Finney
John King
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman June Fest Great Success (Photos)
Coaches Needed At Coleman High School
07/26/1995
Vol 26 No
27
Rail-Trail Attracts Out Of State Bicyclists (Photo)
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Of America Chapter #48
Hold Annual Picnic
Vivian Seden
Shaffer Named To Meridian School Board
John Shaffer
Tom Sian
Sanford Historical Society Log Marks
Buzz Smith
Page 6
Page 8
Bloomfield-Thomas Exchange Vows
Jonna Kathleen Thomas and
Dean Arthur Bloomfield
Argyle-Burdick Exchange Vows
Laura Lynn Burdick and
Dennis Jay Argyle
Vanacker-Scorey Engaged
Tonia Lynn vanAcker
Michael Lee Scorey
Margaret M. Ryan Passes July 18
Margaret ryan
Virginia Smith Passes July 19
Porter-Burgess Engaged
Marcy Porter and Travis
Burgess
85th Birthday Celebrated
Catherine Farison
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
50th Anniv. Marked
Wally and Betty McFarland
Recent Births at MMRMC
Matteson
Aultman
Smith
Crowl
CMU May Graduates
Amy D. Comber
Richard A. Mueller
Nicolas A. Shadoff
Vol 26 No
35
Sanford founders Day 25th Anniversary Provides
Lasting Memories (Photos)
Ruth Tomlinson
Roxana Herweyer
Linda Chatterton
Joe Kotlewski
Hilton Headly
David G. Maul
Page 6
Damon (Jack) Filhart Passes Sept. 11
Damon (Jack) Filhart
Ruth E. Gee Passes Sept. 10
Ruth E. Geer
Page 12
09/20/1995
Coleman
Coleman
Page 8
In Uniform
Heath W. Bowland
Founders Day… (continued From Page 1) (Photo)
Katelyn Woodcock
Jean Woodcock
Courtney Woodcock
Melissa A. Brubaker
Fish Kill At Sanford Lake Dilemma Solved
Meridian Elementary Will Receive New Gym Floor
Legal Seminar For Seniors Scheduled In Sanford At
Center
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Athletic club To Hold Harvest Dinner
September 29
02/06/1996
Pages 5, 6,
7?, 8?
07-24-96
Page 6
Early Dentist Equipment Donated To Sanford
Historical Society (Photo)
Joseph R. Malek, DDS
Yoder-Rogers Exchange Vows
Jennifer Rogers and Daniel
Yoder
Haskell-Melchi
Dawn M. Melchi and Todd
M. Haskell
Betty Jean Daily Passes Feb. 29th
Betty Jean Daily
Vol.27No.27 Jerome Township Recycling Program
Page 2
Meridian to accept out of district students
William Newkirk
Marriage Licenses filed in Midland County
Many names
Sanford Biker injured in Traffic Accident
Shaughn Braun
Michigan Log Cabin Day Celebrated at Sanford
Photo of Arvell & A J
Photo Antique Tractor & article
Update from Gary Randall, State Representative
Page 3
Monthly Police Report June 15-July 14, 1996
Coleman
Congratulations Pizza & Ice Cream Winners
Many names
Rogers
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photo
Page 4
CMU Unveils New Updated Athletic Logo
Page 5
Trip to Toronto Rewards Membership Efforts
Key Names
Other Notes
Photo of Erna & Leonard
Varner
HIV Infection Increasing in Northern MI Cities
Page 6
Michigan Livestock Exchange
13th Annual Art Reach auction Sept. 24
Emergency Conservation Program Authorized
Page 7
Opinion Editorial
By Sharon Miller
Cadillac District Closed Public Info Site July 20
Easter Seal of Mich
. President Selected
Page 8
Rev. James G. Heller leaves St. Phillps
1 photo of Rev.
Coleman Student Receives Scholarship from Eastern MI Univ-Sandra Roberson
Wins Bike-A-Thon Bicycle-photo Andy Clark
Page 9
Page 10
First Meridian School Reunion Class of 1949
Class photo
Celebrate 50 years-Wayne & Betty Finney
1 photo
Contributions Help Friends of Free Marquette Rail
Trail-photo
th
Leuenberger’s Mark 50 Anniversary
Betty & Jack
50th Anniversary-Arthur & Theresa Braley Sr.
Page 14
St. Cecilia News-1 photo students
Northwood Names Area Students to Dean’s List
Many names
Chemical Financial Corp. Announces Second Quarte R Operating Results
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Recent births MMRMC
Many names
In uniform- Steven Beck
1 photo-St. Cecilla’s visited by Meteorologist
07/16/1997
Page 15
26th Annual Cornfest Parade – 4 photos
Many names
Vol 28 No
26
Sanford Centennial Museum Celebrates Log Cabin
Day June 29 (Photo)
Jason P. Rolfe
Bill Card
Sherriff’s Mark 50th Anniversary
Luther and Lorene Sherriff
Preston’s Mark 50th Anniversary
Laurin and Marge Preston
Summer Treat (Photos)
Jackie Murray
Valentina Marsh
Lindsay Murray
Michelle French
Celebrating 80th Birthday (Photo)
Forrest Lennox
69th Fike Family Reunion Held July 4th
Jim Fike
Many names
Delta College Dean’s List Winter, 1997
Rosetta G. Artis
Shannon M. Banks
Karmen M. Maxon
Kelly M. Nankervis
Rachel M. Pomranky
Dawn L. Schultz
Amanda A Winchester
Vice-President’s List Winter, 1997 Sanford
Delbert A. Durfee,
Michille L. Federer,
Page 5
Other Notes
Tracy J. Federer,
Nicole L. Parent
Crystal J. Starkey
Armen M. Weinrick
Page 6
President’s List Winter, 1997
Angela M. Cole
Linda r. Bearss
Christopher L. Berry
Kristie M. Hand
Stuart J. Winchester
Coleman’s Wheels For Life Bike-A-Thon Results
(Photos)
Kayla Guisbert
Michael Stephenson
Eighth Grade Ceremony (Photo)
Brianne Klouse
Josh Pelton
Jessica Funke
Holly Bishop
Kris Groesbeck
Adrian Fletcher
Depression Kids reunion July 20
Coleman High School Undergoing Facelift
Page 7
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Eagle church Of God Holding Benefit July 26
Page 8
Page 13
50th Anniversary (Photo)
Kenneth and Verdella Lewis
Meridian Names High School Principal
Judy Raica
Fish Contest Winners (Photos)
Adam Beck
David Brenske
Dave Parsons
Hasenberg Receives “Mustang Award”
Chelsea Hasenberg
Mr. Foley
Delta College Dean’s List winter, 1997 Coleman
Elizabeth A. Arthur
Tammy L. Fowler
Chad D. Fullerton
Laurie J. Spicer
Vice-President’s List Winter, 1997
Stacie D. Young
President’s List Winter, 1997
Christopher J. Aultman
John M. Sian
Recent Births At MMRMC
Nathan Douglas (Thurston)
A Wet Fourth Of July
05/27/1998
Vol 29 No
19
Caring Volunteers Help Ready Sanford Centennial
Museum For Memorial Weekend Opening (Photo)
George Thronton
William Card
Bob Burnison
Troy Kipfmiller
Ron Day
Karen Ritzer
Charlene Burnison
Jane Shawl
Orrin Shawl
Jamie Ritzer
Shannon List
Wilma Drew Frakes
Ken Weight
Blue Star Mothers Of America Meet
Ann Laramie
Former Member Rejoins Meridian School Board
Alfred A. Card
Donald E. Marshall
Ruth M. Sutton
Wayne Porter
Temporary Lee Township board member Selected
Garry W. Jines
Donna T. Morris
Karen Holcomb
Wynne Downing
Page 2
Abert Fike, 86, Passes May 17
Alber D. Fike
Coleman
Judy Firenze, A+ Teacher Honored (Photo)
Judy Firenze, children Beth
and Mike, and husband Dr.
Lou Firenze
Coleman Elementary
Page 7
YABA City Tournament Banquet (Photos)
Many names
Page 8
Reading Winners At Coleman Elementary (Photo)
Mrs. Partlo
Brittany Campbell
Nicole Ames
Katalin Geeck
Tiffany Taylor
Thomas Cole
Nathan Babcock
Cody Miller
Joseph Huss
Corbin Killiam
Engagement Announced
Stephanie Tucker and
Matthew English
Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast
Coleman V.FW. Ladies
Auxiliary
Mary Miller Receives Personal Protection Order
Mary Miller
Dean Cooper
Eddith Krotzer
George McCann
Joyce Gandy
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Park Summer Fun
Page 10
Two Sanford Men Enter Guilty Pleas In Kidnapping
Philip and Barbara Morley
brides parents from
Coleman
Jeremy R. Hayes
Victor C. Watkins Jr.
Zinnerman
Geoffrey Retig
Boat Found
Fredric Post
Sanford
Delta Mu Delta Inductees
Chandra Clark
Sanford
Newkirk Receives One Year Extension
William D. Newkirk
Meridian School Board
Page 15
YABA (Photos)
Many names
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
01-06-1999
Vol.51
No.51
Santa’s Sleigh Stops At Sanford American Legion 2
photos
Bradley M. Gonea
Tiler B. Jewel
Other Notes
Ice Fishing Contest
Meridian School Buses Vandalized for Second Time
Page 2
Page 3
Cash Taken From Business
Rick Inman
Santa Photo
Dominic D. Pnacek
Death notices
Bernard Morrison Jr.
Dec. 24
Katie Lynn Lincoln
Dec. 28
Rex W. Herkel
Dec. 25
Theodore Bauman
Dec. 25
Graduates From Basic Training
Aaron M. Simons
Area News in Brief
Gerrie Grim
st
31 Annual International 500 Snowmobile Race Feb.
6.
Legal Perspectives
Page 4
MADD Announces 1999 State Student Poster/Essay
Contest
Job Corps Students donate Hundreds Of Hours to
Communities
Snow Pitch ’99 Sat. Jan 23
Haskell Shelton
Inman’s Auto Salvage
Page 5
Page 6
Swanson-Thomas Exchange Vows
Shelly Kay Thomas
Jeffrey J. Swanson
Tools Stolen From Lee Twp. Home
James Krotzer
With Our Service Men and Women (Army National
Guard grad.)
Pvt. Darrell L. Blankenship
Family Medicine
Dr. C. Wolf. D.O.
Sugar Beet Applied research Report Suggests
Change in Some Practices
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Miss Michigan Teen pageant Deadline for
Applications.
1-13-1999
Page 7
Adult Exhibitors Projects (Photos)
Page 12
Farmers Represent Midland County (Photo)
Many names
Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
Announced
Many names
Camp announces Service Academy Nomination
Many names
Holiday Decoration Damaged
Timothy Cohoon
Seniors Swing Into 1999 (photo)
William H. and Carlla M.
Mowery
Vol. 29 No.
52
Sheriff Seeks Vandalism Leads
Hayes named Easter Seal Holiday Card Design
Winner
Adam Hayes
Meridian Board to Consider $7 Million Bond Issue
Triplets Home for the Holidays
Michele and Phil Zmikly
Meridian Teacher Receives Award
Carl Smith
Other Notes
Page2
Coleman Elementary School November (students of
the month photos)
Many names
Death Notices
Neldon L. Stone Jan. 4
Muriel Buschlen Jan. 1
Page 3
Area News in Brief
Gerrie Grim
$14.7 million invested in Michigan Airport System
Poster contest for 4th and 5th graders Severe Weather
Awareness sponsored.
Legal Perspectives
Page 4
Page 5
Haskell Shelton
DEQ Environmental Assistance Seminars to be Jan.
26, Jan 28
Third Annual Snow Pitch softball Tourney Jan. 23
Greg Stiffler
Classroom Volunteer (photo)
Nikki Tennison
Kara Heard
Tim Box
Ice fishing Contest January 16, 1999
01-20-1999
Page 7
A Visit to Mrs. Mitchell’s Room (photos)
Nick Squires
Joshua Woodwyk
Carl Taylor
Page 12
Spelling Bee 1999 (photos)
Many names
Coleman Chronicles Thursday, January 6, 1949
Many names
Vol.30 No. 1 Winter Trails Groomed At Pine Haven Recreational
Facility (photo)
Pat Brandt
Ed Kerns
Adult Education At Meridian High School
Focus Group Approves of Canine Detection
Many names
Cash Stolen From Home
Shannon Lynn Vanmeter
Page 2
Equipment taken From Deer Blind
William Harrison Maynard
1998 Coleman Children’s Christmas Party (photos)
Dani Jo Parker
Kevin West
Adult Education At Coleman High School
Page 5
Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period 6th Grade.
Many names
Midland Community Center
Page 6
TB Adds To Michigan Farmers Woes (Photo)
Page 7
Workshops Scheduled For Sugar Beet Growers
Page 11
Coleman Elem. Volunteer (photo)
Joshua Whitehead
Jordan DeBaker
Brown Receives Associate Degree
Mark S. Brown
Coleman Community Network Happenings
Devon Rease
Vehicle Damaged In Jerome Twp
Kristy Greer
District 11 Voice of Democracy 1998-99
Sarah Crosswhite
Page 12
Snowmobile Safety Class February 6
Coleman Chronicles January 13, 1949
01-27-1999
Vol.30 No.2 Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart (photos)
Randi Merrington
Daniel M. White
Katie C. Bennett
Janea A. Little
Page 2
Many names
New Arrivals (Births)
Adult Education at Meridian High School
Page 6
Valley YABA All-Stars Receive Awards
Many names
Death Notices
Frank Beamish Jan. 19
McDonald Baldwin Jan. 16
December YABA All-Star Awards
Many names
Sanford Senior Center Menu
Page 7
Wedding notice
Amber Lee Nelson
Paul Anthonv McLaughlin
Dec. 14
Area Churches list
Page 12
02-03-1999
Chippewa Nature Center winter Calendar
Vol.30 No.3 Sanford MDNR Office Reopens (photo)
Gary S. CacGregor
Page 2
Many names
Coleman Volleyball Teams 1999 (photo)
Coleman School Menu
Page 7
Car Stereo Stolen In Edenville Twp
Jeffrey Alan Snyder
Car Stereo Stolen In Mills Twp.
Elizabeth Meister
Grubaugh Inducted Into Honor Society
Sarah Grubaugh
Death Notices
Dora K. McDougle Jan 3
Coleman Community Network News
02-10-1999
Page 8
Coleman Elementary School December Students of
the Month (Photos)
Page 9
YABA Halloween Bowl (Photos)
Page 15
Engagement
Many names
Jamye Blanck and Brett
Haring
Vol.30 No.4 Migrating Mute Swans Splash down at Sanford Dam
Chapman Names Sponsor of The Years
Sanford Senior Center Menu
Cindy Chapman Pineview
Grocery
Parents
Paul J. and Diane Nelson
Neil and Carolyn
McLaughlin
Page 2
Page 7
4-H Leaders Receive Leadership Awards
Kelly Zadonia
Many names
Death Notices
Betty V.A. Maynard Jan 30
Death Notices
Elizabeth Bonham Feb 2
Norma J. Dole Jan 31
Coleman School Menu
Coleman Senior Center Menu
Coleman Senior Calendar
Page 8
02-17-1999
Coleman’s Varsity Boys Basketball Team (photos)
Many names
Birth Announcement
Lynne Marie Onweller
Jason Daniel Jenkins
Daniel Jenkins
Vol 30 No. 5 Local Businesses Sponsor Ice Fishing Contest
Page 2
Page 7
Coleman Elementary Honor Role
Many names
Death Notices
Donald Jenkins Feb 5
Sharon K. Maynard
Northern YABA Leagues Receive Awards
Many names
Meridian JV Basketball Team Shows Improvement
Page 8
5th Annual mat Taister Memorial Ice Fishing Contest Many names
Held (photos)
Page 9
5th Annual Mat Taister Memorian Ice Fishing Dance
Held (Photos)
Many Names
American Legion Serves Lunch To Veterans
Ann M. Laramie
Birth Announcements
1. Rebecca and Christopher
Phillips (Katie Rose)
2. Mandy (Hudeck) and
Albert Bowles (Kaitlyn
Nicole)
3. Heather (Campbell) and
James Nichols (Daniell)
4. Gretchen (Lang) and
Tracy Garrett (Tyler Allen)
5. Sharon (Sherman and
Richard Yarock (Chad
Frederick)
6. Charlene (Gilbert) and
Robert Young (Destiny Lee)
7. Carrie (Landry) and james
risch (Jacob Thomas)
Page 10
Wedding Announcement
Heather Lynn Walther and
Robert Louis Van
Valkenburg Jr.
Page 15
Coleman High School Student Athletes Of the Month Adam Amble
(Photos)
Vicki Tipton
Adam Fletcher
Kendra Eagly
Coleman Chronicles
02-24-1999
Vol 30 No. 6 $12 Million Township Water System Nears
Completion
Many names
Howard G. Schoenherr
YABA Bowlers Receive Awards
Many names
Page 7
Valley All Stars Swards
Many names
Page 8
Coleman Elementary Events
Janet Cairn
Jerry Evans
Coleman Elementary School January Students of the Man names
Month (Photos)
Page 10
03-03-1999
Wedding Announcement
Erin Marie Diehl and Joseph
Daniel Aspiranti
Death Notice
Leslie Gibson Feb. 14
Vol 30 No. 7 Chalk “Em Up
James A. Olms
Ted Smith
Page 2
Birth Announcement
Gary Lee Watson and Dawn
Hoover (Gary Lee Watson
II)
Page 3
Area News In Brief
Mindy Kirklin
Page 9
State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 10
State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 11
State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 12
State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 13
State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 14
State of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 15
Coleman Elementary Volunteer
Laura Sprenger
Second Annual Northern Pike Open coming In May
Coleman Chronicles
03-10-1999
Many names
Vol 30 No. 8 Lutheran Ladies Sew Quilts for World Relief Victims Martha A. Albreght
Ester M. Vogtmann
Carolyn J. Sutton
Gladys E. Clapp
Brain Stem Cyst may Have Caused Athlete’s Death
William “Billy” Geiling
Riding Lawn Mower Stolen
William W. Card
Tickets Available For Country Dinner Dance March
27
TDS Telecom Customers Show Support For The
Sanford Food Pantry
Page 2
Clown Visits Classes
Nathan Brown
Jordan Stemple
Jewls, the clown
Engagement Announcement
JoLinda Jones and Paul
Pnacek
Engagement Announcement
Kathy Elliott and Richard
Ordiway
Wedding Announcement
Jennifer Messer and Aaron
Hess
Page 7
Valley Child/Adult Bowling Tournament 1998-1999
Season
Many names
Page 8
Mythical Trials In Languages Arts
Matt Methner
Bailey Bowls A 288 Game
Many names
Fernette and Thurston Receive Bowling Awards
Bart Thurston
David Fernette
Engagement Announcement
Tracy O’Dell and Mark
Greenleaf
Page 6
Date
Page 9
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Page 10
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 11
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 12
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Key Names
Other Notes
03-17-1999
Page 13
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 14
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 16
Midland County Young Farmers Attend Conference
Jeff Histed
Dan Jenkins
Russ Helmreich
Carrie Lyons
Eri Birchmeier
Alan Garner
Dr. Ron Hanson
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 30 No. 9 United Methodist Men Sponsor Annual Swiss Steak
Dinner (Photos)
Phil L. Varner
Sanford Village Council Proposed Minutes - Special Many names
Meeting February 15, 1999
Page 2
EAA Chapter #1092 Calendar of Events
Many names
Engagement Announcement
Rae Bergman and Nick
Hafelein
Freshman Winners
Adam Amble
Nick Dana
Lance Campbell
Casey Allen
Page 6
Rudy Attends Paper Industry Summit
Stephen M. Rudy
Page 7
Death Notice
Doris L. Sersaw March 8
Birth Announcement
Tilitha and Douglas Smith
(Amos Paul)
Ferris Graduation List For Fall of 1998
Michelle Aeschliman
Cory L. Anderson
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Many names
Grandma’s Pride & Joy (Birth Announcement)
Melanie (Bowen)Hall and
Page 8
(Photo)
Stephan Hall (Madeline
Elizabeth Hall)
Happy Birthday Teal Saylor Sr.
Teal Saylor Sr.
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Many names
Page 9
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 10
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 11
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 12
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 13
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
Page 14
State Of Michigan Annual Tax Sale
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20? Back
Page
Fluent Writing Review Demonstrated
Nicholas Otto
Mrs. Pat McKindles
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Post Office We Deliver, We confirm
03-24-1999
Vol 30 No.
10
Page 2
Ferris Graduation List For Fall 1998
Lori J. Gilbert
Forty Days of Temptation
Bruce C. Hatch
Fire Destroys Mobile Home
Chief, Robert McNett
Kim Tonor Sr.
Sanford Home Burglarized
Marilyn Drake
Engagement Announced
Candi Groulx and Chad Fox
(parents Elizabeth Groulz,
Robert and Linda Fox)
Skinners Mark 25th Anni.
Dan and Peggy Skinner
th
Hand marks 80 Birthday
Clare R. Hand
Page 6
Page 11?
03-31-1999
Vol 30 No.
11
Page 2
Engagement Announced
Diana Wichmann and David
Butler
Volunteer At Coleman Elementary (photo)
Dick Waligorski
Samantha Willett
Reading Recovery Programs Completed
Nicholas Otto
Mrs. Pat McKindles
Joseph Robiinson
Mrs. Jackie Leppanen
Fifth Grader’s Poem Published
Kaleb Spicer
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Kenneth L. Haines Passes March 15
Kenneth L. Haines
Floyd A. McNally Passes March 17
Floyd A, McNally
Couple engaged
Dawn Winslow and Charles
Shepard
Coleman Student Graduates From Alma College
Kevin Bock
Search and Rescue Dogs Demonstrate Life Saving
Skills (Photos)
Sandra Anderson
Four Bowl 700+ Series
Stephanie Matthew
Roy Podnar
John Strait
Matt Hendrickson
Reading Recovery
Casey Huss
Mrs. McKindle
Alexandrea (Quade) Owens
Mrs. Jackie Leppanen
The Coleman Lions Welcome New Members
Ester Walter
Bonnie Bethune
Lynn Brugger
Easter Week At Little Bros. Of Jesus Monastery
Northwood Names Area Students to Dean’s List
Christa Haller
Jeremy Jones
Joleen Littlejohn
Fred J. Kruger Passes March 24
Fred J. Kruger
Senior Ctr Breakfasts
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Valley Lanes Hosts Tourney
Revival Meeting Sun. – Wed. April 11-14
Page 7
Wolverine Bank Robbed, Suspect Released
Letzkus-Miller Exchange Vows
Irene Miller and Joe Letzkus
Northwood Names Area Students to Dean’s List
Sarah Lalone
Matthew Leaver
Brooke Olney
Announce Engagement
Keli Hubbard and Brent
Young
Local Winner TDS Telecom
Andrew Grubaugh
Meridian Public Schools To Hold Kindergarten
Round-Up April 12 – 16
Page 12?
Students Grateful To Veterans
Mrs. Burns
Jessica Druelle
Vickie Read
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
04-07-1999
Vol 30 No.
12
Friends of Pere Marquette Rail Trail Work Toward
Self Supporting Linear Park
Judy B. Phillips
Sanford businessman Featured As Architect Of The
Month
Tim Evans AIA
Other Notes
Meridian Bond Issue To Be Explained At May
Meetings
Meridian Students Busted For Cigarettes
Page 2
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll
Many names
Skating Facility Becoming A Reality In Coleman
Announce Engagement
Kari Poskonka and Dr.
Gregory Wolfe
Coleman Men’s golf League To Begin May 6
Page 11
Page 12
Norrine J. Jones Passes March 26
Norrine J. Jones
Man Sentenced To Jail For Driving Vehicle Away
Judge Thomas L. Ludington
Brian Clare Morrow
Meridian And Bay-Arenac Center Form Partnership
Barringer-Devereaux Exchange Vows
Kalli Devereaux and Trever
Barringer
Huggard-Wood Exchange Vows
Angel Wood and Brian
Huggard
Valley All Stars Adult/Child League
Accomplishments
Brian Walser
Kyle Lipp
Many names
February YABA Wards
Many names
Woman sentenced For Attempted Embezzlement
Julie E. Durfee
Local Farmers Share Concerns With Legislators
Many names
Coleman June Fest To Be June 10 – 12
04-14-1999
Vol 30 No.
13
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Sharks Win Trophies
Many names
Midland Walleye Tournament April 24
Page 2
District Governor Jack Burchard Visits Coleman
Lions Club (Photo)
Jodi King
Governor, Jack Burchard
Celebrating The 100th Day Of School (Photo)
Bryce Klouse
Mrs. Mitchell
Teen Sentenced
Adam Michael Biggs
Page 4
Son of Coleman Couple Plays Pivotal role In Navy
Super Hornet Sea Trials (Photo)
Jeremy S. Simon
Scott and Elizabeth Simon
Page 6
The Coleman Lions Welcome New Members
(Photos)
Many names
YABA Wards At Northern Lanes
Many names
Births At MMMC
Many names
Sanford Man And Woman Sentenced
Gerald Allen Drake
Alicia Marie Drake
Mihopoulos-Galgoci Exchange Vows
Michelle Galgoci and
Theodoreos Mihopoulos
Page 12
High School Gone (Photo)
Michigan Students Get Close Up View Of Nation’s
Capital
Coleman June Fest To Be June 10-12
Coleman Chronicles
04-21-1999
Vol 30 No
14
Page 2
Many names
Personal Goals Reached During YABA City Tourney Many names
Man Sentenced for Drunk Driving
Kenneth W. Thrush
Grants Advance Pere Marquette Rail Trail At Clare
Roger Yob
Hoy L. Williams Passes April 12
Hoy L. Williams
Virginia Piotrowski Passes April 8
Virginia Piotrowski
Genevieve Hilliker Passes April 10
Genevieve Hilliker
Page 15
Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving
Robert Mervyn John Ash
Announce Engagement
Shelly LuAnn Ogden and
Brian Allen Lemm
Engagement Announced
Cynthia Marie Moon and
Aron Drake
Retelling The Past (Photo)
Ina Babcock
Mrs. Lisa Filhart
Bonnie Spencer, Volunteer
Bonnie Spencer
Coleman June Fest To Be June 10-12
Liz Long
Wanda Lewis
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Edenville Township Breaks Ground for Second Fire
Station (photo)
Gary MacGregor
James Barch
Sharon Such
Troy Laplow
Roger Dufresne
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
Ann Laramie
Man Sentenced For Assault
Roger Anthony Tarras
Meridian JV Baseball News
Many names
Cash Taken From Laundry
Richard Betron
Ranck-Thurm Engaged
Andrea Ranck and Justin
Thrum
Page 6
Coleman Elementary School February Students Of
The Month (Photos)
Many names
Page 16
Tiffany Sabo Of Coleman Vies For Title Of Miss
Michigan Teen USA (Photo)
Tiffany Sabo
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 16
04-28-1999
“Business Town Hall” Meeting April 29th
Vol 30 No
15
Page 2
Local Resident Participates In AQHA Horseback
Riding Program
Meggan Richardson
Coleman June Fest To Be June 10-12
05-05-1999
Vol 30 No
16
Department Of Natural Resources Field Office
Active In Wildfire Season (Photo)
Gary S. Macgregor
Local Schools Accredited By NCA
Many names
Water Pressure Affected In Sanford
Gun Stolen from Lincoln Twp. Store
Page 2
Page 16
05-12-1999
Vol 30 No
17
Page 2
Jerry Clark
Coleman Elementary School March Students Of The Many names
Month (Photos)
Western, Coleman Students Recognized
Many names
Coleman Elementary Teaches A College Student
(Photo)
Trent Smith
Dakota Snear
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Evans Named Architect Of The Month
Tim R. Evans, A/A
Forest Fire Danger Unusually High In Midland
County
Gary MacGregor, MDNR
fire Officer, Sanford
Butterflies Galore! (Photos)
Donald Blubaugh
James Lewis
Chris Bass
Mrs. Patricia McKindles
Celebrate Golden Anniversary April 26 (Photo)
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Arnold
Page 10
Sanford Lake Pike Tournament May 15
Page 11?
CCN Announces “Name The Rink” Contest (Photo)
Thank You Volunteers
Mrs. Fachting
Cindy Milkulin
1999 June Fest
Coleman Chronicles
St. Jude “Wheels For Life” Bike-A-Thon May 15
05-19-1999
Vol 30 No
18
Many names
th
Day Of Caring Prepares Centennial Museum For
Memorial Weekend Opening (Photos)
Vickie Weinzier
Charlene Burnison
Jim Johnson
Edna Johnson
Al Getgood
Pauline Fink
Ann Gay
George Thornton
Dick Graham
Marilyn Graham
Jean Houghton
Wilma Drew-Frakes
Bill Card
Ronald Burza
Sanford American Legion Memorial Day Parade
Recent births At MMRC
Page 2
Page 6
Joshua John (Bacon)
Travis Allen (Jeske)
Sarah Christine (Merrillat)
Area Schools Receive Accreditation
Bills Celebrates 81st Birthday
Earl A. Bills
Vogel-Miller Engaged
Regina Renee Vogel and
Richard Ray Miller
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Midland County Mosquito control Begins Adulticing
Lee Twp Home Destroyed In Fire
Richard Noack
Coleman Memorial Day Parade May 31
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Many names
Page 7
MCSFA Walley Tournament Winner (Photos)
Many names
Page 8
TS Telecom Gives Local School FCC Funds for
Technology
No School In Meridian District Friday Before Labor William Newkirk
Day
Schabel-Sorensen Exchange Vows
Kristyn Laurel Sorenson and
Scott Alan Schabel
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll
Many names
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll
Many names
Poppy Days Assists Local Vets (Photos)
Marion Hess
Jack D. Babock
Gert Brownlee
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Annual Lunch
Ann Laramie
Betty Maynard
Detta Lewis
MCSFA Announces Officers For 1999
Fred Post
Charlie Richardson
Carol Richardson
Mike Ford
WMU Announces winter Dean’s List
Crista Calkins
Tools Taken From Storage Shed
Jack W. Abbe
Page 7
Y.A.B.A. Prep II 1998-99 Season (Photos)
Many names
Page 8
cont. Y.A.B.A. Prep II… (Photos)
Many names
Page 16
Accelerated Reader Enhances School Reading
Programs (Photo)
Alex Owens
Mrs. Jackie Leppanen
Page 15
05-26-1999
Vol 30 No
19
“Rent-A-board On The Skating Rink
06-02-1999
Vol 30 No
20
Cong. Camp’s Rep. to Visit Coleman, May 27
Dave Camp
Joe Gammons
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Sanford Lake Park Open for Summer Season (Photo) Dwight “Ike” Beehr
Harris, Tolman Named Co-Valedictorians At
Meridian High School
Kari Harris
Lori Tolman
Traci Foote
Adele Ice
Kevin Smerdon
Scott Smerdon
Jaime Czewski
Molly Gordon
Nichola Jewell
Mark Sharpe
Construction Tools Stolen From Home
Harold Maier
Children Practice Lunchtime Manners (Photo)
Rose Ullom
Marrs Mark 60th Anni.
Robert and Ruth Marrs
Page 7
Second Annual Pike Contest Winners (Photos)
Steve Johnson
Bruce Bowland
Tom Bowland
Page 8
Second Annual Pike… (Photos)
Kyle Gay
Carl Hoffman
Kenneth Lewis
Dennis Scramlin
Thomas J. Danielak
Thomas D. Danielak
Eric Larson
Nels Larson
Page 2
Page 9
CNC Critter Count (Photo)
Valentina Marsh
Page 10
Coleman Lions Win First Place in Publicity Contest
(Photo)
Jerry Brandt
Charlene Burnison
Delta College Honors List for Winter ’99 Semester
Lisa A. Bonotto
Luann Kranz
Angela M. Gordon
Cheryl A. Gordon
Stefka V. Livingson
Sarah A. Overkamp
Andrew J. Pletzke
Eric r. Schultz
Jennifer L. Stevens
Coleman Lions Donate (Photo)
Charlene Burnison
Delta college Honors List for Winter’99 Semester
Becky J. Bromm
Jeanna R. Jones
Tools Taken From Garage
Jack E. Geer
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 16
1999 Safety Town At Coleman Elementary
06-09-1999
Vol 30 No
21
Township Couple Report Possible Phone Scam
John and Carol Ramey
Sanford Celebrates Memorial Day with Parade
(Photos)
Donald Meskill
Thomas-Daniels-Hand
Sanford Parade cont. (Photos)
Girl Scouts
Tittabawassee Fife and
Drum Corp
Boy Scouts
Sanford Area Chamber of
Commerce Float
Meridian High School
Marching Band
Page 7
Northern Lanes 2nd Shift Banquet Awards (Photos)
Mick Barber
Many names
Page 8
Coleman Elementary School April Students Of The
Many names
Month (Photos)
MMCC Honor Students
Rachel C. Loose
Molly J. Moore
Gretchen M. Wheeler
Tara M. Eppert
Justin J. Froman
Jaime J. Kleinhardt
Rebecca A. ONeal
Pebblesann L. Porter
Gilbert Williams
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 9
Memorial Day 1999 At Coleman
Mayor Gene Robinson
Tom Getgood
Page 10
Kindergarten Students Reading And Writing (Photo) Abbegail Bell
Pat Owens
Recent Births At MMMC
James William (Forbes)
Adam Michael (Poston)
McKenzie Patricia
(Rytlewski)
Rose Elizabeth (Keeley)
Heather Lynn (Gosen)
Grace Allyson (Berlin)
Sandler James (McDonald)
Carter Aalliyah (Musselman)
Todd Michael Jr. (Gensel)
Thomas Taylor (Jennett)
Carley Lynn (VanTiem)
Isabelle Marie (Kempl)
Kathryn Grace (Spencer)
Dakota James (Burgess)
From Coleman and Clare
Gold Star Mothers Honored
Coleman High School
Band
Alexsandra Marie (Pero)
Mikayla Rae (Bradly)
Carissa Ann (Mira)
Blake Jeffery (Otto)
Kylie Jean (Bauder)
Page 15
Coleman VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet
Junefest Car Show Sat. June 12th
06-16-1999
Vol 30 No
22
Page 2
Sanford Lake Association forms to Provide Water
Safety (Photo)
James V. Sperling
Pineview Grand Opening (Photo)
Cindy Chapman
By Kim J. Kent
Area Students Meet With Camp In Washington, D.C. Dave Camp
(Photo)
Group photo with many
names
PTO Supports Early Literacy Initiative
Mrs. Pat Owens
Class photo with many
names
Items Taken From Crash Vehicle
Korine Tucker
Page 7
Memorial Services Honor Fallen Soldiers (Photos)
Dave Camp
Bill Schuette
Jerry Bergeron
Deb Meskill
Page 8
Walter’s Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photo)
Roy and Lois Walter
Engagement Announced (Photo)
Amy Jo Russell and Daniel
James Zdrojewski
Golden Wedding (Photo)
Reverend Leonard
Newmann and Marion Cox
Reading Recovery Class of 1996 completes
Continuing Contact Program
Lynn Skocelas
Lois Berthiaume
Page 9
Name the Coleman Skating Facility
Burned Vehicle Discovered At Porter Oil Fields
Page 10
Page 15
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Elementary Choral Program 1998-99
Participants (Photos)
Many names
Teen Driver Injured Passengers All Right
Laura J. Markel
Jaime L. Czewski
Sarah M. Kelly
Art Expo Features Meridian Students (Photos)
Christopher Brandle
Tom McKim
Christy Rytlewski
Memorial Day Services (Photos)
Pastor Vale Fay Ouderkirk
Coleman Library Summer Program
06-23-1999
Vol 30 No
23
Deborah Meskill Elected American Legion Auxiliary Deborah J. Meskill
10th district President (Photo)
11th Annual Sanford Lake Pontoon Parade To Be
Hold July 4th
Sanford Blue Star mothers Of America chapter #48
Meet
Edith Hand
Esther Cadmus
Sanford Abandoned Well Demonstration June 24
Page 2
YABA Bowlers Recognized
David Mann
Zack Mathew
Becky Myers
Patrick Anderson
Alex Begnoche
Gary Schultz
Midland Co. Residents Should Prepare For More
Mosquitoes
WMU Announces April Graduates
Jennifer Anne Hartley
Sprengers Mark 40th Anniv.
William and Jean Sprenger
Military museum in
Frankenmuth.
Page 8
Page 9
Ryans Mark 55th Anniv.
Roy Lee and Allie Mae Ryan
Harley W. Randle Passes June 17
Harley W. Randle
Jesse R. Kroll Passes June 13
Jesse Robert Kroll
Mary Ethel Rawley Passes June 13
Mary Ethel Rawley
Marriages Filed In Midland County
Michael Ray Kelley and
Stacy Marie Sian of Sanford
Brian Keith Kuggard and
Angel Lynn Wood of
Sanford
Nathan A. Beauchamp and
April Rae Rancer of
Coleman
Donald V. Edwards and
Erma Emma Walter of
Gladwin
Thomas William albert and
Leah Marie Kubczak of
Sanford
Paul Dodd Ling and Virginia
Anne Dais of Sanford
Todd Emery Aultman and
Shelly Lynn Dana of
Coleman
Todd Michael Bennett and
Carolanne Mary Tocco of
Coleman
Nicholas A. Hafelein and
Rae Beth Bergman of
Coleman
Jim Lavern Roman and Janet
Eileen Gange of Coleman
Coleman St. Jude’s Bike-A-Thon (Photos)
Drew Blake
Morgan Mayhew
Kayla Guisbert
Alex fox
Nathan Fox
Stephen Warner
Mariah Fox
Andrea Howard
Bryant Howard
Tasha Fox
Page 10
Page 11
In The Service
Jason S. Sczepanski
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List
Christa L. Haller
Jeremy L. Jones
Joleen L. Littlejohn
Tent Crusade June 27 – June 30
Rev. Lew Pizzala
Lewis’ Mark 60th Anniversary
Clarence and Jean Lewis
YABA Bowlers Recognized
Alex Begnoche
Gary Schultz
Patrick Anderson
Becky Myers
Jacob Hoggard
Jeramy Badder
Lance Henderson
Michael King
David Mann
Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List
Shannon M. Banks
Jacquelyn E. Fauver
Sarah M. Lalone
Matthew H. Leaver
Clare Summerfest ’99 To Be Held June 25-July 3
Air Force Airman
06-30-1999
Page 15
Sanford Lake Fish Survey (Photos)
Ray Emery
Don Barnard
Kathrin Schrouder
Ray Emery (MCSFA
Director)
Vol 30 No
24
Seniors Celebrate Father’s Day (Photos)
Harrison Bigelow
Erwin Weir
Larry Potter
Harold Cooper
Henry Such
Ted Kern
Edward Maticka
Dick Smith
Bill Card
William Keyes
11th Annual Sanford Lake Pontoon Parade To Be
Held July 4th
Sanford American Legion Summer Baseball 1999
Water District No. 1 Now Located On Saginaw Road
Page 2
Bank Robbery Suspect Will Remain In Jail
Nathan R. Shields
Midland Y.A.B.A. High Average Winners for 199899 (Photos)
John Strait II
Matt Hendrickson
Lorin Bailey
Angela Meyer
Mike Draves
Kyle Lipp
Amanda Meyer
Nick Strayer
Tom Ziems
Kyle Hess
Wolverine Bank Sanford
Kristine Bailey
Tony Murray
Page 7
YABA Bowlers Recognized cont. Team Event
Winners (Photos)
Sam Oswald
Scott Wejrowski
Nate IcIntee
Chmielewski and Devon
Johnson
Becky Myers
Tiffancy Plamp
Ales Perreault
Chris Lambert
Amanda Horner
Jessia Coveart
Ethan Bebeau
Jacob Doyle
Doubles Events Winners (Photos)
Lance Henderson
Jenn Weyrowski
Amanda Horner
Jessica Coveart
James Noack
Patrick Anderson
Johnny Snyder
Alex Begnoche
CMU Announces Honors Students
Angela K. Amble
Heidi M. Baskuk
Liza M. Funke
Jed M. Harsh
Jason D. Lewis
Douglas E. Nehrig
Ton I L. Page
Jessica A. Simon
Stacy M. Strauch
Stacie D. Young
Linda R. Bearss
Rebecca A. Trylch
Audrey Ann Wendt
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 16
First Baptist Church to Hold Block Party and Rivival
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Poppy Queen Crowned (Photo)
Tom Getgood
Melissa Goodwin
Kyla Spicer
Three Coleman High School Students Study
Government Through Operation Bentley
Laura Kirklin
Sarah Crosswhite
Kirsten Spalding
John Engler
Coleman High School Honor Roll
Many names
YABA Bowlers Recognized
High Average Winners (Photos)
Ben Wilkins
Kari Lipp
James Gray
Daniel Ferancy
CMU Announces Honors Students
Adam J. Autheir
Benjamin J. Clemens
Jessica L. Cluley
Crissa A. Edwards
Shana M. Edwards
Kathleen Kroll
Amber D. Phillips
Charles D. Russian
Tressa Samdal
Coleman Man Member Of U.S. Air Force
Sgt. Scott Baker
Thunderbird Team
07-07-1999
Vol 30 No
25
Page 2
Page 7
Page 8
Smith Log Cabin Celebrates 13th Annual Michigan
Log Cabin Day (Photo)
Arvella and A. J. Rogers
George Thornton
Noelle and Tim Mathewson
Sanford Man Sentenced
Anderson P. Arbury
Coleman Elementary School
May Students Of The Month (Photos)
Many names
McLane – Herkel Announce Engagement (Photo)
Tonya Lynn McLane and
Brian Dale Herkel
Fox-Groulx Exchange vows
Candi Groulx and Chad fox
SVSU Student On President’s List
Kasey L. Dufresne
Melinda S. Mishler
Teen Sentenced On Two Charges
Donald Frederick Terry III
YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos)
Winners, Doubles Event
Michael Keyser
Zack Matthew
Bill Stec
Paula Stanford
Brandon Tiede
Caleb Oviatt
Tony Murray
Tyler Prewozniak
Kyle Lipp
Cory Stortz
Ryan Grandi
Thomas Doyle
David Mann
Jackie Swaffield
Evart H. Holsinger Passes June 27
Evart H. Holsinger
Karl S. Mose Passes June 30
Karl S. Mose
07-14-1999
Kuhlmans Mark 60th Anniversary
William “Bill” and Jane
Edith Kuhlman
DeShano-Schuler Engaged
Erin F. DeShano and Carl L.
Schuler
Newmans Mark 50th Anniversary
Reverend Leonard and
Marion J. Newman
Page 10
Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program
Demonstrates Well Closure
John Schwartz
Page 15
YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos)
Matt Thrush
Tony Murray
David Mann
Matt McLaughlin
Ryan Bishop
Matt Hendrickson
Lance Henderson
Kari Lipp
Jennifer Bujalski
Mark Wright
Robert Wright
Chris Ordiway
Page 16
Teens Attend Farm Bureau Citizenship Seminar
(Photo)
Catherine Gilbert
Mike Thering
Josh Pelton
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
SVSU Students On President’s List
Janae N. Foss
Statue Of Liberty Lights The Way To Independence
(Photo)
Allison K. Beiler
Tony and Ruth Diebold
Weiler Named President Of M.A.S.A.
Michael Weiler
Vol 30 No
26
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Page 7
Page 12
Lalone Receives NU Award
Sarah M. Lalone
Summer Activities At The Library (Photo)
Jeanne LaMee
YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos)
High Average Bantams
John Baker
Jennifer Schultz
Bethany Walter
Matthew Grew
Justine Seidl
Pontiouses Mark 50th Anniversary
Jim and Margaret Pontious
YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photos)
All Events Winners
Quin Turnbull
Chris Ordiway
Kari Lipp
Michael King
Josh Brandt
Robert Wright
James Noack
Thomas Doyle
Jeramy Badder
Alma College Names Dean’s List Honorees
Jennifer Riedlinger
Aldertons Mark 45thf Anniversary
Carl and Linda Alderton
Robert L. Packer Passes July 5
Robert L. Packer
Arthur Geister Passes July 3
Arthur B. Geister
Bessie M. Bloom Passes July 3
Bessie M. Bloom
Mark W. Porter Passes July 7
Mark William Porter
And-One-And-Tow-And-Three-And (Photo)
Davie Byler
Kathryn Byler
Amanda Byler
Kendra Byler
Judith Byler
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Alma College Names Dean’s List Honorees
Andrew Cashin
Depression Kids Picnic July 18
07-21-1999
Vol 30 No
27
Page 2
Page 6
Page 7
Drivers Training Students Learn Michigan Laws
(Photo)
Gary D. Edwards
Dennis M. Blevins
Joe Kielpinski
Sanford K of C Batchke Rewarded for Volunteering
Chuck Batcke
YABA Bowlers Recognized (Photo)
Singles Event Winners
Daniel Wilson
Lorin Bailey
Matt Thrush
Quin Turnbull
Chris Ordiway
Thomas Doyle
Robert Wright
GVSU Announces Winter Dean’s List
Jason Allen
Alicia Morley
Jill Haller
Chris Peden To attend Wisconsin Aviation Camp
Christopher Peden
FSU Announces Winter 1999 Graduates
Katie Zaske
Trisha Emme
Jennifer Pirosko
Scott Selles
Meghan Smith
Darrell Tiedman
Allen-Leavitt Announce Engagement
Tammy Jeanne Allen and
James Russel
FSU Announces Winter 1999 Graduates
Steven Eastman
Troy Naberhaus
Julie Wendling
GVSU Announces Winter Dean’s List
Kristina Card
Lucy Saylor Passes July 12
Lucy I. Saylor
07-28-1999
Vol 30 No
28
An Invitation To an Ice Cream Social In The Good
Old Summer Time (Photo)
Alecia E. Bauerme
Wellmans Mark 50th Anniversary
Archie and Catherine
Wellman
Driver Sentenced
James B. Pleune
Blue Star Mothers Hold Banquet July 12
Page 2
New Coleman Skating Facility Dedication August
13th
Motorcyclist Injured In Crash
Randy J. Koon
Llolanda Teneyuque
Moe Marks 80th Birthday
Grace E. Moe
Patio Furniture Thrown In Pool
Elmer Poirier
Page 10
Driver Injured In One Vehicle Traffic Accident
Chad J. Carigan
Page 7
Bev Terry Counts 202 Critters
Bev Terry
Bovear Makes Honors List
Nick Bovear
Bailey Bowls 300 Game, Hess, 298
Lorin Bailey
Helen Schuckman Passes July 20
Helen L. “Ellie”
Schuckman
Huss Sisters Dynamite Readers
Lindsey Huss
Casey Huss
Page 12
Friends Of The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Pere
Marquette Century Ride
08-04-1999
Vol 30 No
29
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Airman Graduates (Photo)
Douglas E. DuPraw
Hula Dancers Transport Seniors To Hawaiian Islands Lindsay Barrett
(Photos)
Ashley Purdo
Items Taken From Sportsman’s Club
Air Force Airman 1st Class
Tires Slashed In Larkin Township
Page 2
Vehicle Stolen In Lee Township
Roy W. Heath
Hula Dancers cont. from page 1 (Photo)
June Ramshaw
Lee Township Revises Water Grant Application
John Billette
American Legion Post #443 Poppy King And Queen Connor Meyette
(Photo)
Jessica Armenta
Page 4
Michigan Bow Hunters Rendezvous XIX To Be Aug.
14-15
Page 10
Recent Births At MMRMC
Kimberly Nicole (Vinson)
Tamrah Emily
(Konieczka)
Dylan James (Hair)
Nicholas David (McGinn)
Logan Michael (Murphy)
Emma Rose
(Leuenberger)
Ryan James (Baker)
Amber Danielle
(Galloway)
Taylor James (Woodcock)
Cole Douglas (Kurchak)
Page 7
CMU Announces May Graduates
Stephanie Apple-Rodenbo
Zachary harris
Debra Loesel
Autumn Thomas
Fay Lewis
Douglas Nehrig
Carmen Nelson
Kindy Johnson
Benjamin Clemens
Sara Glynn
Stacy Grigar
Chad kawa
Ellen Peden
Page 12
Coleman Major All Stars 1999 Have Winning Year
Alexa Tipton
Jessica Clare
Alison Amble
Joni Porter
Coach Randy Novak
Sarah Novak
Holly Smith
Jessica Sullivan
Lisa Sentz
Shannon Murphy
Kimberly Cozat
Chris Porter
Chuck Amble
Lee Township Board Passes Blight Ordinance
Joyce Gandy
Coleman Skating Facility Dedication To Be August
13th
08-11-1999
Vol 30 No
30
Recent Births At MMRMC
Levi Paul (Donley)
Xavier Kristopher (Snear)
Jordan Dean (Ralapaugh)
Aspen Brook (LeViere)
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
MCSFA Annual summer Picnic Held (Photos)
Eleanor Post
George Grim
June (Grim) ?
Dick Harmon
Fred Post
Kathrin Schroeder
Ron Lowery
Frank Vorhies
Page 2
Meridian Adult Education Begins September 7th
Page 3
Area News In Brief (The Coleman Community
Network will hold a ribbon cutting…)
Page 6
Coleman City Hall Gets New Face Lift (Photo)
Skating facility name to be
announced.
Red Carpet Realty Site Of MDA Lock-UP
Coleman Adult Education Begin September 8th
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Skatiing Facility Dedication To Be August
13th
Page 7
08-18-1999
Vol 30 No
31
2nd copy of
pages 1 and 2
only
Robert H. Kerr Passes July 30
Robert H. Kerr
Coleman
Karl O. Franz Sr. Passes August 3
Karl O. Franz, Sr.
Coleman
Florence Pischel Passes July 31
Florence May Pischel
Coleman
Berriman to sign “Upper Tittabawasee River Boom
Towns” At Founders Days Celebration (Photo)
Stanley J. Berriman
Meridian Junior High Program Honored By State
Page 2
Students Receive Degrees From Northwood Univ.
Shannon Banks
Jacquelyn Fauver
Sunshine Gapen
New Arrivals
MidMichigan regional Medical Center
Luke Johnson Winslow
Paxton Jack Brown
Dallan Walker Sweebe
Recent Births At MMRMC
Courtney Rae Beauchamp
Kaleb Andrew Shell
Sadie Marie Haines
Thank You
Dennis Lewis
Friedle-Forshee Engaged
Shannon Marie Friedle
and Erick Duane Forshee
Tools Taken From Mills Township Barn
Page 6
Page 7
Page 12
Robert Case
Sanford McDonalds (Photo)
Construction
Engagement Announced
Polly Jean Stockmeyer
and Tim Murray Gordon
Robison-Fitzgerald Engaged
Kari Robison and Scott
Fitzgerald
Beechy-Elmore Engaged
Wilma A. Beechy and
Chris J. Elmore
Marsteller-Helewa Engaged
Krysten Marsteller and
George Helewa
Raymond Marks 85h Birthday
Elizabeth Raymond
What Do Teachers Do during Summer Break?
(Photo)
Lisa Filhart
Lisa Zimmerman
Jodie Robinson
Lois Berthiaume
Pat Partlo
Judy Mitchell
Pere Marquette Rail-rail Statewide Model
08-25-1999
Vol 30 No
32
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Students Receive Degrees From Northwood Univ.
Joleen Littlejohn
Early Head Start Program Established In Midland
County (Photo)
Melissa A. Bragg
Herbicide Recommended In Sanford Lake Study
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
Ann Laramie
M-30 Garage Fire Reported
Page 2
New Pastor At Grace Baptist Church (Photo)
Rev. Mark W. Suever
Page 6
Coleman Area Library News (Photo)
Joy Powell
Crystal Gange
Jordan Gange
Trisha Powell
Road Work (Photo)
Rebuilding Old US-10
Between Nine Mile and
North Bradley
Coleman High School Reunion To Be October 9
Page 7
Page 11
Searight Graduates From Camp Challenger
Slade P. Searight
Smith-Radde Engaged
Trista Smith and Brian
Radde
Thorn Enters Air Force
Nathan Thorn
Greenleaf – O’Dell Exchange Vows
Tracy L. Odell and mark
Greenleaf
B & E’s On Rise In Midland County
Rhea C. Bowland
Bovear Named To ITT Honors List
Nicholas Bovear
Joins Army
Aubrey D. Gulliford
Coleman Community Network Holds Dedication Of Brandon McMullen
Skating Facility (Photos)
Mayor Gene Robinson
Caryn Fox
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
MDA Re-Schedules Coleman Lock-Up Date
09-01-1999
Vol 30 No
33
Anderson Leads United Methodist Church (Photo)
Reverend James Robert
Anderson
Man Sentenced For Driving Charges
Donald E. Studebacker
Page 2
Saginaw Road Rebuilding (Photos)
Page 10
CCN Summer Camp Visits The Tigers (Photos)
Old 10 between Midland and
Clare
Adam richmond
Billie Jo Parker
Dani Jo (Parker)
Bicycle Trip Aug. 8th Supports Rail Trail
Page 7
What’s The Time? (Photo)
Sanford Clock
Kawa-Turow Exchange Vows
Amy M. Turow and Chad
J. Kawa
Howson-Good Engaged
Heather Howson and
Chad Good
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Smith-Scott Engaged
Kelly Jean Scott and Ted
Clayton Smith
POW – MIA Memorial Program To Be Sept. 9
09-08-1999
Vol 30 No
34
Open For Business (Photo)
Jessica Wood chosen As Republican Page
Page 2
Date
New McDonalds in Sanford
Jessica Wood
Congressman Dave Camp
Shaffer Named President Of Meridian School Board John D. Shaffer
Meridian School Board Sets Long And Short Term
Goals
John D. Shaffer
Lois R. Wilt Passes Aug. 31
Lois R. Wilt
Page 6
POW – MIA Memorial Program To Be Sept. 9
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 7
Coleman
CCN Hosts Chili Cook-Off And Farm Night Sept. 10
Shepard-Winslow Exchange Vows
Dawn Winslow and Charles
Shepard
Other Notes
09-15-1999
Vol 30 No
35
Eagles Fund Raiser Assists Charities (Photo)
J. Scott Walker
Walter M. Siegel (VP)
Tim D. Pavka
Sampson Interns At Public Defenders Office
Jeremy Sampson
Tom Ryan Accepts Principal Post At Shepherd Public Tom Ryan
Schools
Meridian May Give Voters Second Chance
Page 2
Coleman Music Teacher Brings Sunshine Into Lives
Of Others (Photo)
Cindy Mikulin
Coleman High School Class Reunion Oct. 9
Page 6
Mary V. Hecht Passes Sept. 6
Mary V. Hecht
Robert Stockero Passes Sept. 3
Robert P. Stockero
Raschke-Russell Engaged
Emily C. Raschke and Justin
D. Russell
Banks’ Mark 55th Anniversary
Wesley and Dorothy Banks
Longton-Ewing Exchange Vows
Lani Ewing and Ralph
Longton
Gary-Knieper Exchange Vows
Sandra L. Knieper and Mark
R. Gary
In Uniform
Army Reserve Master Sgt.
Mark A. Kloha
Country Dinner Dance to Be Saturday, Sept. 25
Page 7
Star Chasers Receive Ribbons (Photos)
Page 12
Local Man Earns Private Pilot’s License (Photo)
Dick Acker
Gary Todd
Summer Softball Team (Photo)
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
North Bradley
Hope
Coleman Elem. School Book Fair Sept. 20th
09-22-1999
Vol 30 No
22
2 copies
Page 2
Out-of-State Man Fatally Injured In Accident
Robert P. Stockero
Wood Goes To Washington (Photos)
Jessica M. Wood
Rep. Dave Camp
Blue Star Mothers Hold Regular Meeting
Clare Hand
Margaret Bedard
Pauline Fink
Looking For Meaning In Life..Try Investing In
Others Thru The Coleman El. PTO
Genise OldenburgLaura
Sprenger
Jaulette Jones
Cindy Mikulin
Seve Humm
Fenstermaker-Swanton Engagement Announced
Kristi Fenstermaker and
Kirk Swanton
Russell-Zdrojewski Announce Engagement
Amy Jo Russell and Daniel
J. Zdrojewski
Pnacek-Ervick Engagement Announced
Marie A. Pnacek and Donald
K. Ervick Jr.
Bowlands Mark 45th Anniversary
Robert L. and Sylvia A.
Bowland
Midland Co. Youth Action Council Seeking New
Members
Ferris Academic Honors List For Summer 1999
Page 6
Randy J. Inosencio
Local Businesses Present Books
Larry D. Moyer Passes Sept. 10
Larry D. Moyer
Wilma P. Ives Passes Sept. 10
Wilma P. Ives
Coleman High School Reunion To Be October 9
Page 11
Take This Trash And Shove It (Photo)
Gary S. MacGregor
Page 12 ?
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Community Network Activities
09-29-1999
Vol 30 No
37
Founder’s Days Is A Journey Into Living History
(Photos)
Dick Graham
Sanford Boy Scouts Make A Difference
Page 2
Day… cont. (Photos)
Gertrude Bailey
Rita Fries
Coleman Community Center Wallyball League
Deadline Oct. 6th
U. of M. Summer Degree Candidates
Stephen E. Baker
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Page 10
EAA Chapter #1093 Calendar Of Events
Clifford McWethy Passes Sept. 18
Clifford L. McWethy
Recent Births At MMRMC
Gabrielle Victoria (West)
Ryan Lee (Gordon)
Jessee James (Fenton)
Isabelle Marie (Karl)
Seth Vernon (Hottois)
Truman Wesley (Webb)
Brianne Lee (Jackson)
Meridian High School Football
Holsinger Marks 80th Birthday
Robert Holsinger
Midland County Selects Name For New Park
River Trails Heritage Park
Page 7
Youmans – Giannosa Exchange Vows
Bridget L. Giannosa and
Joshua O. Youmans
Page 12
Reading Recovery Program Helps Boost 4th Grade
Christopher Barden
MEAP Reading Scores
Kalley Berk
William Booth
Lee Williamson
Zachary Toner
MDA And Double D Saloon Hold Motorcycle Run
Recent Births At MMRMC
Jacob Austin (Govitz)
Bailey Nicole (Battaglia)
Elizabeth Grace Cozat
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman High School Class Reunion Oct. 9
10-06-1999
Vol 30 No
38
United Methodist Church Marks 40th Anniversary
Kathy Francis
Down Memory Lane
Page 6
Page 7
Page 12
Curtice (Curticeville)
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Edna I Johnson Passes Sept. 30
Edna I. Johnson
Mary Jackiewica Passes Sept. 28
Mary Ann Jackiewicz
Eichinger – Jocks Exchange Vows
Jodi Lynn Eichinger and
Jeffrey Louis Jocks
Cetas-Halladay Exchange Vows
Jennifer Ann Halladay and
Christopher Alan Cetas
Welcome Back Coleman Elementary Students And
Staff (Photo)
Delta College spring Semester Honors List
Barbara N. Gonzalez
Staci L. Washington
Heather L. Bartlett
Brandi A. Corner
The Coleman Tribune Is 110 Years Young
Coleman Lions’ 1999 Car Raffle Winners (Photo)
Gary Stevens
10-13-1999
Vol 30 No
39
Three R’s Still In Style
Ernest Finney
Andreah D. Archer
Valley All Stars Bowling League Starts (Photos)
Jennifer Headley
David Mann
Down Memory Lane (Curticeville Continued)
Page 2
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City Of
Coleman
Page 6
Quality Work October Focus At Coleman Elementary Mrs. Mary Jo Fachting
(Photos)
Cory Jones
Mrs. Kathi Kaniszewski
Mrs. Cindy Scheutz
Coleman Chronicles
10-20-1999
Page 7
Hockey clinic To Be Held In Coleman Oct. 17
Vol 30 No
40
Mustangs’ Slow Start Costs (Photos)
Page 2
Sanford Lake Information
Many names
Amanda Opbroek
Carly Hess
Kurt Mishler
Down Memory Lane (Curticeville Continued)
Page 6
Page 7
Bone-Beamish Exchange Vows
Michelle Beamish and Mark
Bone
Stephenson – Scott Announce Engagement
Karen A. Stephenson and
Brian M. Scott
Glen Warner Passes Oct. 3
Glen Warner
American Legion Hosts 10th Annual District Tour
Village Of Sanford ordinance Prohibits Open
Burning
New Faces At Coleman Elementary (Photo)
Dan Greaney
Sandy Winslow
Homecoming
Lloyd McPartlin
Man Sentenced For Sex Crime
John Wayne Vinson
Midland County Names Park
River Trails Heritage Park
Page 13
Sanford Man Wins At Pan American Games On Way Army Sgt. Daryl Szarenski
To Olympics (Photo)
Page 12
New Face Lift At Coleman City Hall (Photos)
Five Injured In Three Vehicle Traffic Accident
Pamela A. Brown
Holly L. Allen
Charles D. Allen
Steven P. Thompson
Barbara W. Wale
City Of Coleman Sets Trick Or Treating For Sat.
10-27-1999
Vol 30 No
41
Page 2
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
The Lord Will Provide (Photo)
Larry Dufrense
Edenville Fire Station Dedicated (Photo)
Roger Dufrense
Coleman Elementary School Holds Annual Book
Fair (Photos)
Mrs. Partlo
Janie Acker
Brad Smith
Tyler ballien
Kassandra Ringel
Coleman community Network News
Coleman Talent Development Committee (Photo)
Pam Lincoln
Cindy Mikulin
Connie Cameron
Judy Frock
Mary Jo Fachting
Bonnie Ranck
Edwina Novak
Lois Berthiaume
Page 6
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
Ann Laramie
Sanford Man Sentenced For Drugs
Alan S. Kuchek
Alice M. Planer Passes Oct. 12
Alice Marie Planer
Hope Man Sentenced Fro Drugs
Brandon J. Gordon
Estimated cost Of Edenville Water Project $10
Million
Page 8
Coleman Elementary Hold “Race For success
Kickoff” (Photos)
Don Hawley
Curtis Roberts
Coleman Elem. School Book Sale Nov. 16-17
Page 9
Students Qualify For Midwest Talent Search (Photo) Stacy Stremlow
Caitlin Murphy
Franklin Boyce
Sarah Schiller
Keith Johnson
Corbin Killam
John Redwine
Nathan Ward
Michael Acker
Erin Cole
Joseph King
David Novak
James Drinkwine
Kody Middleton
Alexandra Griffith
Marquette Rail-Trail Endowment Planned
Recent Births At MMC
Karlie Marie Cameron
Sarah Nicole Gregory
Rachel Nicole Miller
Binder Resigns As Edenville Trustee
George Binder
Project Pride Unveils Meridian Football/Track
Complex
Page 15
Coleman Elementary School September Students Of Many names
The Month (Photos)
Page 16
Day Of Reminiscing For Coleman High School
Classes 1940 Through 1969 (Photos)
City Of Coleman Sets Trick Or Treating For Sat.
Coleman Lions sponsor Annual Halloween Party
Coleman Chronicles
11-03-1999
Vol 30 No
42
DNR Closes Turtle Pond (Photo)
Runaway Steer Returned To His Home On The
Range
Page 2
Many names
Hafelein and daughter
Melanie
Inter-Generational Program Held At Coleman Senior Josh Urbaniak
Center (Photo)
Arlene McNally
Coleman Talent Development Committee News
Solar Panel Taken From Rail-Trail
Five Firearms Stolen From Home
Larkin Township Taking Applications For Inspector
Wayne Blossey
Leonard Servinski
Hackett-Rellinger Exchange Vows
Aimee K. Rellinger and John
B. Hackett
Valley All-Stars YABA Bowlers Awards – October 9 Many names
Page 8
Dittenber-Croton Exchange Vows
Barbara Croton and Thomas
Dittenber
Date
Page 9
Rogers’s Named Parade Grand Marshals (Photos)
A.J. Rogers
Arvella Rogers
Page 10
Resident Found After Intense Search
Tracy W. Grice
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
Recent CMU Graduates
Barbara Guimond
Daryl J. Phillips
Timothy A Veenkant
John M wolf
Barbara Guimond
Daryl J. Phillips
Timothy A. Veenkant
John M. Wolf
Shannon L Creed
Aaron J. Wentworth
Shawn P Bishop
Page 16
ReMax Hot Air Balloon Visits Coleman Elementary
(Photos)
Andrea Ames reinforces Letter Knowledge Thru The Andrea Ames
Reading Recovery Program
11-10-1999
Vol 30 No
43
All Hallows Fashion Parade Kicks Off Season
Celebrations (Photos)
Pam Wells
Vernon Harry
Daryl Griggs
Page 2
Reading Recovery Teacher Shares Love Of Water
With Coleman first Graders (Photos)
Mrs. Lois Berthiaume
Mrs. Jacki Leppanen
Page 8
Rep. Tony Stamas Visits 4th Grade Classroom At
Coleman Elementary (Photo)
Tony Stamas
Mrs. Lisa Noack
Happy Bosses’ Day Mrs. Fachting (Photo)
Judy Frock
Mary Jo Fachting
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Other Notes
Coleman Children’s Christmas Party Planning
Underway
Page 9
Midland County Pay Phones Damaged
Page 15
Items Taken From Edenville Township Home
Pavilion Dedicated
11-17-1999
Vol 30 No
44
Happy Haunting (Photos)
Brenda Hagle
Page 2
Coleman Talent Development Committee Sponsors
Trip To Peanut Gallery Dress Rehearsal Of “Magic
Theater” (Photos)
Tyler Spalding
Amanda McCormick
Robert McCormick
June Hund
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll
Many names
Page 5
Farm Equity Erosion Affects Michigan Farm
Businesses (Photo)
Roger Betz
Page 6
Title I Paraprofessional Helps Teach Second Graders Patricia Mose
Reading At Coleman Elementary School (Photo)
Four Suspects Arrested And Charged With Armed
Robbery
Shay Hillary Paxton
Michael Erwin Rogers
Milissa Joanne Dean
Piotrowski – Young Exchange Vows
Adrienne L. Young and Cain
J. Piotrowski
Authorities Seek Help In Mills Twp. Fires
Suzan Creasman
Page 15
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 16
Tri County Gifted/Talented Networking Group
Forms (Photo)
Bonnie Ranck
Lois Berthiaume
Becky Williams
Fayne Demarte
Mary Smith
Sue Murphy
Coleman Community Holiday Food Drive
Coleman O.E.S. Holds 99th Installation Of Officers
Many names
Looking For Entries In Coleman Community’s
Holiday Parade
11-24-1999
Vol 30 No
45
Page 2
Winged Wonders Capture Soaring Imaginations
(Photos)
Jen Wright
Margaret Clark
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
Ann Laramie
Coleman Calendar For December Food Drive
Bullock Creek Elem. Choir To Present Musical
Program Dec. 9
Winged… (cont. from page one) (Photo)
Page 6
Jen Wright
Sanford American Legion Baseball Team Raffle
Valley All Star Bowling
Page 7
Page 12
Coleman High School Honor Roll
Many names
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll
Many names
Phyllis J. Hiles Passes Nov. 12
Phyllis J. Hiles
Florence MacDonald Passes Nov. 16
Florence a. Macdonald
John J. Olds Passes Nov. 13
John J. Olds
Coleman School Board Member Visits Elementary
Building (Photo)
John Acker
Mrs. Lisa Noack
Coleman Community Gears Up For The Holiday
MDA Fund-Raiser Held At Red Carpet Keim Realty
A Success
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman Children’s Holiday Part And Parade
December 11
Many names
12-01-1999
Vol 30 No
46
Golden Dragon Invitational Draws skilled Martial
Arts Contestants (Photos)
Randy Allen
Blake A Dycewicz
Angel M. Visger
Page 2
Coleman K-12 Math Teachers Meet After School For Mrs. Sue Thering
Math Learning Activities Inservice (Photos)
Mrs. Steve Fox
Mrs. Larry Curtis
Mrs. Nancy Robison
Many names
Clare High School Holding Computer Connections
Open House
Edenville Township Board Selects Clark
Geral Clark
George Bidner
Page 6
Spookerama Haunted By Soulful Spirits (Photos)
Page 7
TV Meterologist Visits Coleman Second Grade Class Gred Favaro
(Photos)
Mrs. Lisa Zimmerman
Miss Sarah Clarke
EAA Chapter #1093 Calendar of Events
Page 12 ?
Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary (Photo)
Conrad and Betty
Stonburner
Channel One At CMS (Photo)
Christina Moore
Tyler Spalding
Dale Moore
Christmas Puppet Show At The Library
Coleman Elem. Used Book Sale A Success
Coleman Community Food Pantry In Fourth Year
The Race Is On! (Photo)
Mr. Cone
Lisa Sentz
Erica Brown
Mike Sentz
12-08-1999
Vol 30 No
47
Giving Thanks For A Cornucopia Of Blessings
(Photo)
Herta Jacshinksi
Sanford Village Park Grant Request Denied
Edenville Township Getting Closer To City Water
Page 2
Valley All Stars Started Off With Awards, Awards,
Awards
Many names
CMS Essay Finalists (Photo)
Amanda McCormick
Elizabeth Moore
James Redwine
Blake Bushre
Justin Crosswhite
Chris Gregor
Tiffany Harsh
Tyler Spalding
Jenny Cameron
Robin Stremlow
Contributes To Breast Cancer Foundation
Coleman Adult Education Classes To Start Jan. 24
Coleman Chronicles
Page 6
Many names
Coleman Varsity And JV Cheerleaders (Photos)
Christmas Holiday Parade Dec. 11
Many names
th
Christmas Puppet Show At The Library
Page 7
Sweeny Family Grand Marshals Of Coleman
Christmas Parade
Gwen and Dave Nathan
David James and Scott
Sweeny
Grace Baptist Church To Hold Revival Dec. 12-15
Evangelist Larry Clayton
Coleman Community Searches For Food Pantry
Donations
12-15-1999
Beatrice Throop Passes Nov. 28
Beatrice O. Throop
Stella Bauder Passes Nov. 27
Stella Bauder
Recent Births At MMRMC
Zane Andrew Poorman
Payton Emilee Wheeler
Jason James Beckner
Ryan James White
Vol 30 No
48
American Legion Hosts Vets Christmas Dinner
(Photos)
Jimmy Valentine
Val Morley
Mike Burke
Page 2
Reading For Fun (Photos)
Lee Williamson
Andrea Howard
Cal Murray
Fern Heard
Sara Wilkins
Bobby Robinson
Steele Graduates From Basic Military Training
Jonathan M. Steele
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Scott Andres Tipton and
Evelyn Jean VanHorn
Randy LeRoy Dice and
Tracy Collene Dassay
Brian Matthew Scott and
Karen Ann Stephenson
Scott Christopher Arnold
and Wanda Jean Swope
Coleman Elementary School Works To Make A
Difference
Hitsman-Holzinger Announce Engagement
Sanford C. of C. Sponsors Visits With Santa
Page 6
Motorists Pay Price for Sanford Growth
Debbie Hitsman and Ryan
Holzinger
Sanford Adult Education Classes Start January 25
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Recent Births At MMRMC
Page 7
Aiden Joseph Haase
Andrew Thomas Moots
Austin Thomas Bruns
Blaine Robert Bulow
Corey James McLaughlin
Cody Phillip Hollinghead
Meridian School District Seeking To Put Bond Issue
Back On ballot
Fire Damages Edenville Township Bar
Page 12
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Ryan Douglas Letts and
Christine Lynnette Acker
Garrett Duane Jerry and
Kerry Ann Illikman
Danny Karl Holcomb Sr. and
Debora Kay Spangler
Dennis William Thomas and
Stephanie Leigh Hanson
Coleman Seniors Center Activities (Photos)
Mary Bartlett
Jody Sysak
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Reading Recovery Graduates Currently In
The Fourth Grade
Many names
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
12/22/1999
Vol. 30 No
49
Robbery Suspects Appear In Court (Photo)
Shay Hillary Paxon
Milissa Joane Dean
Michael Erwin rogers
John D. Eisenhauer
MCSFA Ice Fishing Contest January 15
Page 6
Good – Howson Exchange Vows
Heather L. Howson and
Chad P. Good
Toth – Gross Announce Engaement
Carla Toth and Shawn Gross
Darwood And Donna Johns Mark 50th Anniversary
Darwood and Donna Johns
Page 7
Coleman Elementary School November Students Of Many names
The Month (Photos)
Page 8
Coleman Christmas Parade Ends Week’s Festivities
(Photos)
Gerrie Grim
Page 9
Coleman Spelling Bee 2000 (Photos)
Sarah Novak
Cody Allen
Lindsey Penny
Principal Robinson
New Science Laser Disk programs At Coleman
Elementary School (Photos)
Judy Mitchell
Elaine Densmore
Jackie Leppanen
Cindy Schuetz
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Brian Timothy Sisley and
Jane Elizabeth McDonald
James Dean Allen and
Nathasha Arlene Curtis
Chester J. Yates and Grace
Lorriane Coon
Johnny Joseph Flores and
Dorothy Ilo Young
Mowat-Perkins Engagement Announced
Leah Mowat and Brian
Perkins
Nash-Sagin Engagement Announced
Nicole Ann Nash and
Matthew Sabin
Jason L. Arthur Passes Dec. 12
Jason L. Arthur
Page 10
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Danial Elton Gary and
Rebecca Lynn Coz
Rand C. Van Buskirk and
Pamela Dawn Steele
Thomas Harold Wallace and
Ruth Anne Schlicker
Robert Eugene Smith and
Julie Ann Youmans
Andrew Joseph Bovee and
Jennifer Jill Myers
Coleman Elementary School October Students Of
The Month (Photos)
Many names
Valley All Stars Bowling
Many names
Page 16
Yost Apple Orchard On M-61 A-Peals To Coleman
first Graders And Multi-Age Students (Photos)
Mrs. Jackie Leppanen
Kelsey Smith
Brianna Simpson
Lisa Holton
Mrs. Jodie Robinson
Vol 30 No
50
You Better Look Out, You Better Not Pout, It’s The
Claus (Photo)
Kyle S. Richardson
Page 15
12/29/1999
Hunter Safety & Education Course Feb. 18, 19 & 20
At Meridian Elem.
Car Discovered In Sanford Lake
Connie L. Camp
Alma College Football Announces Team Awards,
Letterwinnners
Craig Calkins
Phone Card Machine Stolen
Page 2
Tools Stolen
Jonathan Wilson
Coleman Elementary Star Volunteer (Photo)
Amy Fachting
Pere Marquette Rail Trail Grant Application Rejected
Page 7
Recent Births At MMRMC
Alexandria Rose O’Connor
Brandon Dean Keel
Riley James Render
Jason McCord Graduates From Basic
Jason A. McCord
Valley All Stars Bowling News
Many names
Recent Births At MMRMC
Tyler Allen Smith
Cameron Thornton
Brennan Michael Robert
O’Hare
Travis Allen Fedderer
Bradley James Fedderer
Taylor Kennedi Lisee
Items Taken From Garage
Page 12
01/05/2000
Vol 30 No
51
Resident Sentenced For Two Crimes
Randy Joe Tripp
Reitzes Mark 50th Anniversary
John and Rose Reitz
Randy Burkett Named Apprentice Of The Year
(Photo)
Randy Burkett
Coleman Elementary School Kitchen And Noon
Supervisors (Photo)
Verna Ballard
Paulette Jones
Hazel Rydman
Mary Render
Sharon Geiling
Lynn Arnold
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
He’s Making A List, He’s Checking It Twice
(Photos)
Donald Meskill
Jared Brubaker
Dominic D. Pnacek
Tools Taken From Construction Site
Rick Barringer Inducted Into Million Mile Club
Sanford American Legion
Post #443
Larkin Township
Rick Barringer
Hope
Page 2
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
American Legion National Baseball Hall of Fame
Many names
Sanford
Laura Warner Passes Dec. 24
Laura Warner
Coleman
Minnie Johnson Passes Dec. 26
Minnie M. Johnson
Coleman
Cordella Moore Passes Dec. 26
Cordella Moore
Freeland
Page 7
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Jeff M. Sullivan
Jeff Ashlock
John P. Krenzke
Daniel Hopp
Larry A. Parson
Mary E. Parson
Sanford
Page 12
Hazel Rydman Retires After 31 ½ Years Of Service
(Photo)
Hazel Rydman
Coleman Community
School/Coleman
Elementary School
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll 2nd Marking
Period 1999-2000
Many names
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Gregory Campbell Miller
Christopher E. Porter
Dennis A. Hall
Mark Lynn Fairchild Sr.
Daniel L. Fairchild
Mark Lynn Fairchild Jr.
Page 6
01/12/2000
Vol 30 No
52
Coleman
Coleman
Coleman
Shepherd
Shepherd
Shepherd
Mat Taister Ice Fishing Contest To Be January 15
MCSFA December Holiday Activities
MCSFA Hosts Guest Speaker
Page 2
Joe Marion
Coleman Elementary Positive and Productive
Behavior Update
Louis Fancovic Passes Jan. 4
Louis Fancovic
Coleman
Page 7
Robert F. King Passes Jan. 4
Robert F. King
Coleman STAR Leo Club Charter Night (Photo)
Harry Johnson
Jerry Brant
Joh Sovey
Jim Maike
Kirsten Spalding
Andy Clark
Louise Levesque
Sarah Crosswhite
Megon Curtis
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Beaverton
Coleman Elem. School Volunteer Program
Duncan Life Skills Orientation For Coleman Elem.
Parents Jan. 27
Coleman PTO No Longer Collects Bags
Coleman Elementary Star Volunteer (Photo)
01/19/2000
Darlene McCormick
Vol 31 No 1 National Farmers Commend Farm Storage Proposal
(Photo)
Coleman
Jerome Township
Meridian Board Looks At Separating Bond Issue
From Regular Election
Page 6
Page 7
Delta Students Inducted Into Intl. Honor Society
Jennifer Stevens
Sanford
Raymonds Mark 25thAnniversary
Woody and Sharon
Raymond
Sanford
Fauver-Chubb Engagement Announced
Jacquelyn Fauver and David Sanford
Chubb
Lawrence Thornton Passes Dec. 26
Lawrence E. Thornton
Sanford (born in)
Beulah Wiggins Passes Jan. 6
Beulah M. Wiggins
Shepherd
Pearl A. Whalen Passes Jan. 7
Pearl A. Whalen
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 11
Thorn Graduates From Basic Training
Nathan R. Thorn
Coleman
1,700 U of M Students Are Degree Candidates
Thomas A. Brewbaker
Jody Kay Miller
James A. Moore
Andrew John Susalla
Coleman area
B.L.A.D.E.S. Skating Clinics For Winter 2000
Coleman
Toddler Time Offered At Coleman Library
Delta Students Inducted Into Intl. Honor Society
01/26/2000
Jeanna Jones
Jennifer Delisle
Vol 31 No 2 MCSFA Ice Fishing Contest Winners (Photos)
Fred Post
“Buster” LaVier
Kenneth Gray
Frank Hardeman
Mike Yambrick
Jay Grassmick
Sherry Huckins
Mike Ford
Sheila Martinez
Cheri Carr
Jim Chambers
Tom Emery
Many names
Page 2
Mat Taister
Fred Post
Timm Carr
Tom Emery
Fishing (cont. from page 1) (Photos)
Coleman
Beaverton
It’s Official: Falcon Cable Changes To Charter
Communications
Page 6
Celebrates 25th Anniversary (Photo)
Poseyville United Methodist Church Has New
Worship Service
Kelly and Gary Zadonia
Sanford
Page 7
Recent Births At MMMC
Cody Joseph Starnes
Rachel Ann Huggard
Marriage Lic. Applied For In Midland County
Justin Dale Russell and
Emily Christine Raschke
Roger Edward Tyler and
Penny Ann Hammond
Daniel Raymond Wamhoff
and Gendola Deuel Lang
Ryan Joe Holzinger and
Debbie Marie Hitsman
Billy Joe Lloyd Jr. and
Sherry Lynn Watkins
Wendy R. Allen Passes Jan. 12
Wendy Rae Allen
Man Sentenced For Drunk Driving
Donald Robert Hoyt
Sanford
Judge Thomas L. Ludington
Marriage Lic. Applied For In Bay County
Gustavo Mohamed Gonzalez Sanford
and Mandella Marie
McKimmy
Honoring The People Who Served In The War
(Photo)
Mrs. Judy Frock
Miss Marilyn Schaar
Mr. Richard Pettis
Mr. Bob Clark
Mr. Collin Laney
Mr. Charlie Long
Mrs. Cindy Mikulin
Study Notes From Mrs. Weaver’s 4th Grade (Photo)
Mrs. Donna Dole
Mrs. Sylvia Weaver
Roger F. Shafer Passes Jan. 19
Roger F. Shafer
Drug Charges Result In Prison
John Warren Crippen
Hope
Judge Thomas L. Ludington
Coleman (formerly of)
Clare
Page 12
02/02/2000
Coleman Elementary School December Students Of
The Month (Photos)
Many names
Recent Births At MMMC
Gabrielle Lynne Scott
Selena Hope Rogers
Ethan-Riley Alan Littlejohn
Shayna Odeal Draves
Century Eva Shea
Blayze Michael William
Tubbs
Beaverton
Coleman
Coleman
Coleman
Beaverton
Coleman
Daniel K. Pihlaja
Sanford
Vol 31 No 3 Pihlaja Awarded Eagle Scout Rank
Page 2
Page 6
Valley All Star Bowling News
Many names
Fire Reported At Meridian High School
Robert McNett
Sanford Man Sentenced For Stalking
Bruce Wayne Maxwell
Judge Thomas L. Ludington
Bowling (cont. from page 1)
John Reinhardt Passes Jan. 14
John Reinhardt
Sanford
Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List
Traci L. Foote
Mary E. Kilmer
Stefka V. Livingston
Carrie Oldinski
Tara L. Schomaker
Sanford
Delta Students Receive Scholarships
Toni Stacy
Sanford
Edenville Twp. Man’s Death Ruled Suicide
Edenville Township
Page 7
Celebrating 80th Birthday (Photo)
Page 12
Three Elementary Student Grant Projects Funded By Dean Mogg
MCYAC (Photo)
Mrs. Mitchell
Mrs. Elaine Densmore
Thomas Cole
Mr. Francis
June Harmon
Mrs. Lois Berthiaume
Angel Middleton
Mrs. Lisa filhart
Mrs. Elaine Densmore
Dean Mogg
Thomas Cole
Coleman K-12 Math Teachers Meet To Implement
Curriculum For Recisted MEAP In 2002
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List
Robert J. Haller
Jeremy L. Jones
Adam M. Long
Coleman
Senior Christian Singles To Meet Thurs. Feb. 10
02/09/2000
Vol 31 No 4 Comfort For The Comforted (Photos)
Page 2
Page 6
Walter Bastuk
Ida J. Hyatt
Cynthia A. white
Pam Wells
Rebecca S. Bastuk
David L. Bastuk
Elementary Christmas Sings Enjoyed By All (Photo) Mrs. Judy Frock
Mrs. Patti Hagon
Mrs. Donna Dole
Mr. Dan Greaney
Cindy Mikulin
David Cozat
Mrs. Lucille Sentz
LittleJohn-Zaske To Be Married
Joleen Littlejohn and
William Zaske
Burgess Jenkins Passes Jan. 24
Burgess Eugene Jenkins
Coleman (born in)
Edna M. Phillips Passes Jan. 30
Edna M. Phillips
Coleman
The Singing Reading Connection Debuts At
Karen Evans
Coleman Elementary (Photo)
Shirley Handy
Cindy Schuetz
Lois Berthiaume
Cindy Mukulin
Mrs. Sylvia Weaver
Coleman Elementary Report Cards Are Out
Page 7
Page 10
02/16/2000
Valley All Stars Announcements
Many names
Announce Engagement (Photo)
Jennifer L. Burton and Glen
L. Dana
Coleman V.F.W. Welcomes Students (Photo)
Blake Bushre
Terry Bushre
Lisa Pajot
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Tracking Winter Cattle Needs (Photo)
Vol 31 No 5 Cold Storage Yields Fish On Ice (Photo)
Jerome Township
Tomas A. Myers
J.D. Clifton
MCSFA Thanks Sponsors Of 6th Annual Mat Taister
Fishing Contest
Page 2
Page 6
Page 7
Many business names
mentioned.
Maynard Aron Hyer Is The First Coleman Reading
Recovery Graduate Of The Millennium (Photo)
Maynard Aron Hyer
Coleman
Mark Richardson Passes Feb. 5
Mark D. Richardson
Sanford
Noreen Halfmann Passes Feb. 6
Noreen ‘Pat’ Halfmann
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Holley E. Michael
Troy Gerding
Violet and Glenn E. Dixon
Jim Becks
Alma College Students Named To Dean’s List For
1999 Fall Term
Christine Gutek
Freeland
Page 12
02/23/2000
Central Michigan University Fall ’99 Honors List
Many names
Hall’s To Celebrate 40th Anniversary (Photo)
Floyd and Margaret Hall
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Keith A. Carnahan
David R. and Linda S.
Anthony
Roger J. Kinney
Renee Sheets
Alma College Students Named To Dean’s List For
1999 Fall Term
Andrew Cashin
Jennifer Riedlinger
Coleman Elementary First Graders Celebrate
Christmas (Photos)
Lisa Filhart
Vol 31 No 6 Dance Dance Dance (Photos)
Lucy Barnes
Sewers, Street Repairs And Sidewalks In Council
Plans
Coleman
Coleman
Meridian High School
Sanford Lake Dancers
Sanford
Meridian Public School voters Asked To Vote For
Upgrades In District
Page 2
Page 6
Brianna Haney Completes Her Reading Recovery
Program (Photo)
Brianna Elizabeth Haney
Pat McKindle
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll 3rd Marking
Period
Many names
Coleman High School Honor Roll first Semester
1999-2000
Many names
Diel – Ford Exchange Vows
Jennifer Ann Ford and
Christopher John Diel
Forshee – Friedle Exchange Vows
Shannon Marie Friedle and
Erick Duane Forshee
Siena Heights Dean’s List For First Semester 992000
Crystal June Starkey
Coleman
Sanford
WMU Dean’s List For Fall Semester
Seth Abrutyn
Parent – Swanton Engagement Announced
Nicole Parent and James
Swanton
VanConant – Parsons Engagement Announced
Mandy VanConant and Todd
Parsons
Pnacek – Dufort Engagement Announced
Nichole Suzanne Pnacek and
David Charles DuFort
Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll
Many names
Bass – Brabaw Engagement Announced
Tracy Bass and William
Brabaw
Sanford
Kindergarten Registration To Be March 1st At
Meridian
Schultzes Mark 35th Anniversary
Lynn and Phyllis Shultz
Sanford
NEMCSA Head Start round-Up To Be March 2
Leslie L. Shaheen Passes Feb. 9
th
Eastman Celebrates 85 Birthday
Lena Eastman
Sanford
Lindseys Celebrate 35 Anniversary
Rudolph (Rudy) and Sarah
Lindsey
Sanford
Ice..First Aid For Hurt And Injured Children At
Coleman Elementary (Photo)
Mrs. Lucille Sentz
Mrs. Lois Berthiaume
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
th
Page 12
03/01/2000
Vol 31 No 7 Water Authority Serves District Number One From
New Facility (Photo)
Spaghetti Dinner And Silent Auction March 10
Page 2
Leslie Laree (Bell) Shaheen
Mills Township To Receive Funding
Jean Chapman
Hoard Schoenherr
Jerry Nighlinger
Arnold Sanderson
Meridian Girls Varsity
Track team
Hospice Support Group At Coleman Elementary
Possible If Enough Need
Page 6
Page 7
Page 12
03/08/2000
Elsie M. Ervans Passes Feb. 21
Elsie M. (Brickner) Ervans
Nelson W. Rease Passes Feb. 21
Nelson W. Rease
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
ReMax Of Midland Helps Coleman Elementary
Students Celebrate Hot Air Ballooning With
Donation (Photo)
Lisa Holton
Kevin Lueders
Tyler Newcomb
Mrs. Jodie Robinson
Mrs. Lois J. Berthiaume
Tools Stolen From Larkin Twp. Home
Jon Wilt
Jordon F.J. Crippen Is The Second Coleman Reading Jordon F. J. Crippen
Recovery Graduate Of The New Millennium (Photo) Lois Berthiaume
Vol 31 No 8 SVSU Names 1,004 to Fall 1999 Deans’ List
Page 2
Shepherd
Jessica Ledergerber
Laurie Newkirk
Salena Cobat
Kasey Dufresne
Karen Heal
Andrew LaFave
Amanda Winchester
Hope
Hope
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Wild Swan Theatre Production A Sheer Delight For Mr. Greaney
Students And Staff At Coleman Elementary (Photos) Raymond Shocknesse
Mrs. Betty Schepperly
Larissa Fernandez
Mr. Greaney
Samantha Middleton
Mrs. Connie Cameron
Cody Middleton
Mrs. Lisa Noack
SVSU names 1,004 To Fall 1999 Deans’ List
Paul Bailey
Linden Cingano
Stephani Cook’
Coleman area
James Crook
Joe Foss
Melissa George
Jamie Hawk
Benjamin Hicks
Michael Kiley
Jenny Mogg
Kristen Rievert
Daisy Roe
Jason Trumble
Michael Verellen
Kelley Woodworth
Pages 4-8
Property Tax pull out section
Page 9
Perkins Head Start (Photos)
Valentina Marsh
Mary Ten-Have
Page 10
“Be Mine, Valentine” (Photos)
Mrs. Lisa Filhart
Many names
Party festivities at Coleman
Elementary Mrs. Lisa
Filhart’s First Grade Class
Page 15
Computer Applications A Talent Development
Committee After School Program (Photo)
Nathan Ward
Coleman
Coleman Students Complete Ski Lessons
Many names
George E. Iafrate Passes Feb. 27
George E. Iafrate
Coleman
Grace L. Young Passes Feb. 24
Grace Lucille young
Coleman
Vivian O. Brugger Passes march 1
Vivian Opal Brugger
Coleman
Page 16
4-H Honors Local Volunteers And Sponsors (Photos) Todd Myers
Steve Kissinger
Richard Ciaravino
Lori Arthur
Bod and Dorothy Monica
Dug Frame
Kurt Gay
Dawn Little
Coleman Chronicles
03/15/2000
Many names
Vol 31 No 9 Low Water Results In Fish Kill (Photo)
Meridian Students Recyle For Technology Products
Fund-Raiser Held At Red Oak Restaurant
Page 2
Man Sentenced On Assault And Resisting Charge
John F. Hopkins
Sanford
Young Mark 25th Anniversary
Valentine F. II and Patty M
Young
Sanford
Janice Page, Coleman Elementary School Secretary
Retires (Photo)
Janice Page
Mills Twp. Park To Receive $79,500 In State
Funding
New Arrival It’s A Girl!
Kalie Jo Weidman
Kim Clarke Newest Addition To The Coleman
Elementary Staff
Mrs. Kim Clarke
Mrs. Janice Page
Barbara Hasenfratz Passes March 4
Barbara Hasenfratz
Coleman
WMU December Graduates Named
Vincent Carl Wiltse
Coleman
NMU Announces Fall Semester Dean’s List
Nicole A. Daris
Emily J. Cameron
Lindsay M. Anderson
Annalisa J. Kilar
Eric Wilson
Farrah D. McDaniel
Wesley W. Powers
GVSU Dean’s List
Alicia M. Morley
Lindsey Alexander
Lisa Brown
Sarah Frazier
Anne Hoelzle
Mary Mapes
Erin McGuire
Megan Pasek
Kristen Pauls
Adrienne Rogers
Moms Help With Book Sale (Photo)
Kathaleen Chamberlain
Heather Dickenson
Pages 4-8
Property Tax pull out section
Page 9
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Storma-Grakauskas Engagement Announced
Cher Storma and Jordan
Grakauskas
Helewa-Marsteller Exchange Vows
Krysten J. Marsteller and
George M.Y. Helewa
Hall’s To Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photo)
Floyd and Margaret Hall
Page 10
Coleman Reading Recovery Graduates Currently In
The Third Grade (Photo)
Sharayah Fike
James Latowski
Tim Bax
Brandon Curtis
Aranda Bushre
Amber Bankstahl
Stephen Zeneberg
Page 15
Coleman Elementary School January Student Of The Many names
Month (Photos)
Coleman Varsity Volleyball Takes Conference
(Photo)
KrisGroesbeck
Brianne Klouse
Adrien Fletcher
Vicki Tipton
Glenna Bearss
Julie Myers
Coleman
Kayla Long
Jessica Bean
Wendy Russell
Sara Curtis
Sarah Crosswhite
Jenny Yarch
Lorie Randall
Catherine Gilbert
LaVon Crowl
Misty Baker
03/22/2000
Vol 31 No
10
Page 2
Proper Body Mechanics Taught At Coleman
Elementary (Photo)
Ashley Bailey
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
Ann Laramie
Recent Births At MMMC
Blayze Michael William
Courtney
Nolan Anthony Alexander
Jesse Alan Snyder
Brynn Mackenzie Arnold
Faith Mariah Letts
Sanford
Marsh Celebrates 80th Birthday
Gladys Marsh
Sanford
Dinsmore – Lalone Engagement Announced
Melanie Kim Dinsmore and
Kevin Michael Lalone
Pages 4-8
Property Tax pull out section
Page 9
“Duncan” Returns To Coleman Elementary School
(Photo)
Mrs. Lisa Filhart
Mrs. Annette Erbes
Coleman Elem. PTO Spring Carnival To Be Held
April 14
Coleman Elementary School Kindergarten RoundUp
Retired School Personnel Often Volunteer At
Mrs. Lisa Filhart
Page 10
03/29/2000
Coleman Elementary Schools (Photo)
Kevin Lueders
Linday Ranck
Mrs. Pat Key
Charlin Farison
Preston Ballou
Mrs. Patty Bugh
Mrs. Jane Johnson
Mrs. Bonnie Ranck
Mrs. Chettie Simpson
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Dolores M. Young Passes March 11
Dolores M. Young
Coleman
Recent Births At MMMC
Travis Jacob Cavanaugh
Hope Alexis Sangle
Beaverton
Coleman
Vol 31 No 11 Job Fair Fares Well (Photos)
Page 2
Sanford
Ara Farmers Attend Seminar (Photo)
Rhett Maxwell
Curt Thayer
Sanford
Freeland
Clair W. Jurn Passes March 16
Clair W. Jurn
Coleman (born in)
Mallet-Methner Engaged
Natalie Mallet and Ryan
Methner
Fair (cont. from page 1)
Page 6
Fusee-Neeb Engaged
Syndi Fusee and Paul Neeb
Faith United Methodist Church Celebrates 100th Day
With Concert
Varner Celebrates 85th Birthday
Coleman
Clarence Varner
Jerome Township Approves New Water Main
Page 7
“Hazard hamlet” Electrical Safety Program Presented Javan Kittle
To All Coleman 4th Grade Students (Photo)
Mrs. Lisa Noack
Sanford
Toni Fabus
06/14/2000
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
100th Day Of School (Photo)
Austin Stemple
Mrs. Cozat
Page 12
Coleman Elementary School February Students of
the Month (Photos)
Many names
Vol 31 No
22
Soil And Water District Under New Name, New
Location (Photo)
Dale A. Wolfgang
Man Injured In Crash
Tracy L. Carr
Michael J. Bennett
Charles Carr
Joshua Carr
Laura J. Carr
Vestaburg
Sanford
Sanford
Vestaburg
Vestaburg
WMU Dean’s List for 1999-2000 Winter Semester
Crista Calkins
Sharon Tibbits
Amy Wood
Sanford
Page 5
Alberta R. Hilliard Passes June 4
Alberta Rae “Bert” Hilliard
Coleman
Page 6
American Legion Sponsors Memorial Day Parade
(Photos)
Don Meskill
Bradley Brown
LeAnne Bradshaw
Mike Crump
Genevieve Konopnicki Passes June 8
Genevieve ‘Jean’
Konopnicki
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
John O’Grady Passes June 2
John Elwood O’Grady
Farwell
Suppes’ Mark 30th Anniversary
Gary and Michelle Suppes
Sanford
Page 7
Coleman Second Round Reading Recovery Students Jennifer Robinson
(Photo)
Charlin Farison
Brian Smith
Coleman
Tyler Newcomb
Mrs. Lois Berthiaume
Lee Twp. Playground Ready For Children
Faith United Methodist Church Vacation Bible
School June 26-39
Page 11
Geneva Road Bridge Dedicated, Named The
MacDonald Bridge (Photo)
Coleman
Gene Smith
Donna Jones
Myron MacDonald
Rich Jones
Margaret Sullivan
First Of Family Fun Nights To Begin At BLADES
07/05/2000
Vol 31 No
25
Coleman
Centennial Museum Participates In Michigan Log
Cabin Days (Photo)
Pauline Fink
Bummie Larson
Dick Graham
Jim Johnson
Resisting Arrest Sends Man To Jail
John Wendt, Jr.
Attention Meridian Classes of ’74 and ‘76
Page 2
Meridian Class of ’75 Reunion September 9th
NMU Announces Winter Semester Dean’s List
Scott linton
Hope
Bessie R. Peter Passes June 26
Bessie R. Peter
Coleman
Mertin-Fauver Exchange Vows
Angela Fauver and Jason
Martin
Hagerman – Maggert Exchange Vows
Gwendolyn Maggert and
Christopher Hagerman
Jewelry Box Stolen From Twp. Home
Jerome Township
Man Sentenced For Selling Marijuana
Steve Gary Balcirak
Museum (cont. from page 1)
Page 5
Page 6
Pere Marquette Rail-Trail endowment Fund Receives
Grants
07/12/2000
Page 7
CMU Announces Honors Students
Travis C. Albertson
Erin M Card
Jessica L. Cluley
Crissa A. Edwards
Shana M. Edwards
Adele E. Ice
Kathleen Kroll
Stephanie M. Kurin
Michael L. Penney
Amber A. Phillips
Brandon J. Potter
Julie M. Savard
Patricia A. Turnquist
Brian M. Walther
Clayton J. Wetherell
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Northwood Univ. Names Students To Honors List
Dean J. Geer
Robert J. Haller
Jeremy L. Jones
Adam M. Long
Tara M. Tigner
Coleman
Vol 31 No
26
Traffic Accidents Up Blood Supply Down (Photo)
Linda L. Raymond
Nicole A. Speker
Sanford American Legion,
Post #443
Page 2
Coleman High School Honor Roll Fourth Marking
Period 1999-2000
Page 5
Edenville Township To Purchase Rescue Vehicle
Attention Meridian Classes of
‘74 And ‘76
Page 6
Cunningham-Welch Engagement Announced
Lee Twp. Receives $7,000 Grant
Susan Jo Cunningham and
Chad Peter Welch
Sanford names listed here.
Coleman, Freeland, Clare,
Farwell, Harrison, and
Beaverton, many names not
listed.
07/19/2000
Page 7
Meridian Class Of ’75 Reunion September 9th
Page 12
Local Teens Attend Farm Bureau Citizenship
Seminar (Photo)
Kristi Fradette
Jennie Varner
Kayla Long
Joe Reinke
Adam Weaver
Spicer Winner In Art Contest
Kaleb Spicer
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Pontoon Parade Wishes U.S.A. Happy Birthday
(Photo)
Ruth and Tony Diebold
Jillian M. Osbourne
Vol 31 No
27
Attention Meridian Classes of ’74 And ‘76
Post, Charvats Are Top Critter Counters At CNC
Page 2
Eleanor Post
Bill and Janet Charvat
Post (cont. from page 1)
Guns Stolen From Larkin Twp. Home
Arms And Ammo Stolen From Home
Page 5
Page 6
Man Sentenced For B & E In Midland Co.
Kevin Roy Simison II
Judge Thomas L. Ludington
Ruth G. Springer Passes July 12
Ruth G. Sprenger
Coleman
Halts Mark 50th Anniversary
John J. and Mary Ann Halt
Hope
Scheel – Maynard Engaged
Sonja K. Scheel and James
G. Maynard
Race Baptist Church Hosts Missions Conference
(Photo)
Coleman
Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Users And Uses Study
Fike Family Holds 72nd Annual Reunion
Page 7
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Semester
Many manes
1999-2000
07/26/2000
Vol 31 No
27
Ice Cream Social Rolls Back The Years (Photo)
Sandy L. Otto
Carole E. Spencer
Michigan Teens Sample A Taste Of College Life
(Photo)
Elizabeth Shaffer
Sanford
Meridian Class of ’75 Reunion September 9th
Stolen Baseball Cards Recovered At Dump
Sanford Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
Ann Laramie
Attention Meridian Classes of ’74 And ‘76
Page 2
School Of Choice Openings At Meridian Public
Schools For 2000-20001 School Year
Page 5
Valerie I. Ruhle Passes July 13
Valerie I. Ruhle
Coleman
Calvin College Announces Spring 2000 Graduates
Elizabeth A. Dyste
Coleman area (Midland)
Banules’ Mark 50th Anniversary
Antony C. and Irene Banules Hope
Arts – Todd Engagement Announced
Lacey Marie Arts and Jerald
William Todd
Page 6
Coleman Talent Development Committee Year End
Report 1999-2000
Page 7
Perkins School Reunion August 13 (Photos)
Judy Winter
Dee and Willie Thomas
George and Rose Boots
Bud Winter
Norma Winter
Ron O’Dell
Charles Taylor
Jim Crippen
Bud Winter
Joe Sweebe
Ann Alexander
George Boots
Willie Thomas
Don Crippen
Judy Winter
Velta Melchi
Edna Harrington
Jack Crippen
Esther Thomas
Page 12
Gerald (Jim) Michael Middleton Passes July 22
Gerald “Jim” Michael
Middleton
Coleman
Larceny Sends Man To Jail
Joseph W. Sherwood
Judge Paul J. Clulo
Sanford
Grandson Of Coleman Couple Receives Eagle Scout Peter Hagen
Award
Darrell and Sue Weage
Coleman
NMU Announces April Graduates
Coleman
Hope
Emily J. Cameron
Linton J. Scott
CCN Trip to Lions Training Camp Aug. 7th
Coleman Community
Network
Coleman Chronicles
08/02/2000
Vol 31 No
29
Paleo Joe Digs For Abandoned Sea Treasures
Joseph J. Kchodl
Page 5
Hinskey – Hasenfratz Exchange Vows
Michelle Hasenfratz and Jeff
Hinsky
Brewer – Caldwell Engagement Announced
Kellie J. Brewer and David
R. Caldwell
Courts Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Rolland and Lida Court
Don’t Forget! Perkins School Reunion august 13
(Photos)
Irene Henderson
Rich Henderson
Janice Clark
Judy Sweebe
Anna Mae Morgan
Page 6
Local Paleontologist
Coleman
Janet Morgan
Nancy Morgan
Sandy Walls
Mylvina Henderson
Elaine Schornick
Jim Crippen
Phyllis Hanggi Ostrowski
08/09/2000
Page 7
Local Artist Commissioned To Paint Religious
Billboards (Photo)
B.J. Bill and Sister Darlene
Orad
Eric Larsen
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 31 No
30
Centennial Museum Welcomes Visitors (Photo)
Dick Graham
Jeff Eagle Wins American Legion Award (Photo)
Jeff Eagle
Richard Kryza
2 copies, 1
copy page 1
and 2 only.
Page 2
Jeff (cont. from page 1)
Page 5
Recent Births At MMMC
Page 6
Coleman Announces All-Day Kindergarten Pilot
Program
Page 7
Milton Glenn Eustaquio
Dustin Carl Fletcher
Trevor Daniel Boxery
Kyle Patrick Bolander
Emma Rose Roberts
Katie Nicole Alexander
Alexa Lynn Rogers
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Wood Chosen At Page For Republican National
Convention
Jessica Wood
Mark Wood
Kristy Wood
Auburn
Clare
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Father Mark from Sanford
Mother Kristy from Auburn
Red Umbrella May Open At Sanford Park
Graduates From Basics
Michael J. Winegardner
Parents Tom and Judy Shea
of Clare
Sanford Post 443 Sweeps Grayling
08/16/2000
Page 11
Fifth Annual Pere Marquette Century Ride August
13th
Vol 31 No
31
Seniors Party At Annual Picnic (Photo)
Sanford
Meridian School Board Selects Officers For 00-01
Jon Shaffer
Terry Chrivia
Mike Bowen
Mark Authier
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Douglas J. Wildman of Hope
and Jacqueline J. Oelberg of
Freeland
Kenneth A. Howden and
Debra Kay Orvosh both of
Hope
Donny Lee Francis and
Cheryl Lynn LaVier, both of
Hope
Stuart Earl Wallace and
Carol Sue Bentley, both of
Hope
Adam J. Authier and Sarah
Ann Overkamp, both of
Sanford
John Frederick Kraft and
Cathleen Marie Eastman,
both of Sanford
David William Chubb and
Jacquelyn Elizabeth Fauver,
both of Sanford
Thomas Ezra Grigar and
Brenda Kay Warner, both of
Sanford
Christopher Lawrence
Hagerman of Peoria, Arizona
and Gwendolyn Irene
Maggert of Sanford
Jason Douglas Foster and
Jennifer Marie Mannor both
of Sanford
Mark A. Syrowik and
Heather Lynn Letts, both of
Sanford
Page 5
Page 12
Recent Births At MMMC
Emma Kae Ann Elliot
Sydney Klein Laplow
Gage Michael Lee Susdorf
DBAs Filed In Midland County
Carol J. Drake
Marc A. Letts
Thomas E. Hollowell
Robert Marks
Betty T. Kirkley
Scott Elmore
Mercer-Mishler Exchange Vows
Melinda sue Mishler and
Brent Allen Mercer
Burniece R. Coe Passes Aug. 7
Burniece R. Coe
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
William John Laney and
Karen Jo Moulton both of
Coleman.
Kent Charles Eagly and
Kristine Ellen Bowman, both
of Coleman.
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Clare
Jerry James Reigle and
Linda Faye MacDonald,
both of Coleman.
John Wayne Bosley of
Marshill, Maine and
Elizabeth Ivy Lewis of
Coleman.
James Aaron Johnson and
Joey Leigh Moore, both of
Coleman.
Charles W. Nichols and
Dawn Cherie Sonntag, both
of Coleman.
James David Quinn and Jen
Denise Smallwood, both of
Coleman.
Matthew T. Brownlee and
Rachel Renae Tigner, both of
Coleman.
Christopher Ray Miller of
Coleman and Terry Lee
Maxwell of Beaverton.
Joseph Michael Freibe of
Waterford, MI and Ruth
Elvarene Brack of Shepherd.
Craig Alan Dintaman and
Averill Anne Donelson, both
of Shepherd.
John Allen Walker and Shery
Louise Farison, both of
Shepherd.
Calvin College Awards Scholarships
Emily Russell
Laura L. Russell
Jenna M. Wood
Gladwin High
Gladwin High
Beaverton High
08/23/2000
Vol 31 No
32
DBAs Filed In Midland County
Mary A. Rocha
Mitchell Whitney
David and Lynda McCartney
Angela Brown
Recent Births At MMMC
Wyatt Alan Burgess
Nicholas Rex Lovejoy
Coleman
Coleman
Lee Township Opens Park
County Approves Concession Stand
Blue Star Mothers Meet in Sanford
Thelma Jenks
Hope And Jerome Township Election Results
Theodore M. Wendt
Rich Svatora
James Cay
Stuart B. Bloomfield
Conny C. Snyder
Connie Bennett
Nadine K. Opbroek
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 6
Meridian High School Girl’s Track Team Receives
$820 Grant
Meridian Junior High Staff Attends Environmental
Studies Program
Page 12
Midland County Young Farmers Compete In State
Softball Tournament (Photo)
Coleman Lions To Celebrate 60th Anniversary
08/30/2000
Vol 31 No
33
Lisa Heydens Reports To Army
Lisa Heydens
Beaverton
Studenst Win Major Scholarships In Medallion
Competition For WMU
Laura E. Kirklin
Coleman High
WMU June Grads
Sharon Ann Tibbits
Sanford
Page 5
Page 7
DBAs Filed In Midland County
Luann Kranz
Kenneth Jerry
Tracey Hall
Natalie LeFevre
Karen Rydman
Gerald J. Supinger
Davis Bostater
Randy Peppers
Lisa M. Card
Todd and Kimberly Poorman
Sean Jacobs
David J. Cummins
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Hope
?
Coleman
Coleman
Shepherd
Shepherd
Lawrence W. Brickner Passes August 22
Lawrence W. Brickner
Sanford
W. Dale Herkel Passes Aug. 24
W. Dale Herkel
Coleman
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Richard Peger Laczki Jr. and
Coleen Brenda Weishuhm
George Edward Kennedy
Taylor and Diane Lorraine
Lewis
Bradley William McLane
and Rebecca Rose Hubble
Radosa
David Phillip Wilhelm and
Stacie Danielle Young
Andres Robert Lewis and
Tonia E. Tigner
Parsons – VanConant Exchange Vows
Mandy VanConant and Todd
Parsons
Midland County Fair 4-H Best Of Show
Many names
Engagement Announced
Karie Swanson and Brett
Huggard
Announce Engagement
Jennifer Vrable and
Benjamin Weisbrodt
Page 12
D.A.R.E. Program Stresses Good Choices (Photos)
Tyler Green
Frank Boyce
Morgan Mayhew
Fern Heard
Steven Wright
Chris Barden
Tesia Dargie
Dawn Bauchneght
Stefani Pope
Ryan Long
David Sweeny
Coleman chronicles
Many names
Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Project Receives Funding
09/06/2000
Vol 31 No
34
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (Photo)
Ken Foster
Eric Good
Janea Little
County Dive Rescue Team Finds No Body In Lake
Man Sentenced To Prison For B&E Charge
Page 2
Sanford Lake
Charles Edward Natkie
Judge Paul J. Clulo
Tree Tunnel (Photo)
Allen Bradley Interiors
break in
Coleman Road
Coleman (cont. from page 1)
More Best Of Show And Grand Champions From
Midland County Fair 2000
Many names
Page 5
Perkins – Mowat Exchange Vows
Leah Mowat and Brian
Perkins
Page 12
Coleman Area Library Summer Reading Program
(Photos)
Trisha Powell
Nicole Cergnul
Erik Partlo
Megan Partlo
Rachel Cutts
Elizabeth Havens
Coleman Elementary Book Fair Sept. 11, 12, 13
09/13/2000
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 31 No
35
This Old House Is A Log Cabin (Photo)
Randy Robinson
Page 2
Funke-O’Dell Engagement Announced
Sara Kathleen Funke and
Jason William O’Dell
Senior Christian Singles Club News
Page 6
Sge. 1st Class Daryl Szarenski Of Sanford Heads to
Olympic Games (Photo)
Page 7
Road Work (Photo)
Clare
Daryl Szarenski
Coleman road south of
Ruhle (Rosebush)
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Robin Moyer Earns Certification
Robin L. Moyer
Colman
Cody Wayne Finney
Coleman
Coleman Comet classes 1930 – 2000 School
Reunion
New Arrival It’s a Boy!
09/20/2000
3 copies
th
Vol 31 No
36
Founder’s Days Marks 20 Anniversary (Photos)
Page 2
District #One Water Study Provides Working Outline
Page 5
Page 7
H. David Thornton
Leroy (Duff) and Betty
Hubbard
George Thornton
Shirley Martinson Passes Sept. 8
Shirley J. Martinson
Beaverton
Rawleigh Arthur Passes Sept. 7
Rawleigh “Clifford” Arthur
Coleman
Barbara Friedrich Hasenfratz Passes Sept. 9
Barbara Friedrich Hasenfratz Beaverton
Lelah L. Lubs Passes Sept. 9
Lelah Lucille Lubs
Meridian Public Schools Upgrade Computers And
Coleman
Begin Roofing
Founder’s (Photo)
Candy L. Wenzel
Pam W. Wenzel
Crosses Mark 50th Anniversary
Charles and Emma Cross
Hope
Page 11
Grace Baptist Church In Coleman To Hold Revival
Sept. 24-27
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Wendell L. Banks Passes Sept. 12
Wendell L. Banks
Coleman
Burns’ Mark 50th Anniversary
Robert and Madalyn Burns
Coleman
Angela Gordon
Sanford
Coleman Comet Classes 1930 – 2000 School
Reunion
09/27/2000
Vol 31 No
37
Sanford Student At MSU Awarded Travel Industry
Scholarship (Photo)
Logmarks
Recount Request Still Favors Enos
Local News Of Sanford
1881-1882
Doug Enos
Sanford Historical Society Meeting Minutes
Page 5
Sabin – Nash Exchange Vows
Nicole Nash and Matthew
Sabin
Hall – Wainwright Announce Engagement
Angela Marie Hall and
Robert Joseph Wainwright
Bradkes Mark 50th Anniversary
Stu and Dorothy Bradke
DeMoines – Goss Engagement Announced
Melissa DeMoines and John
Goss
Patrick Pritchard Passes Sept. 18
Page 7
Submitted by H. David
Thornton
Coleman Elementary School First Graders Receive
Coleman
Coleman (formerly of)
Gift Book
Page 12
Coleman Lions Club Announces Winners (Photos)
Nick Phillips
Curt Gordon
Tony Rodriguez
Coleman Elem. Scholastic Book Fair A Big Success!
Coleman V.F.W. Auxiliary Plan Bazaar November 14
10/04/2000
Vol 31 No
38
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Jerome Twp. Sup. And Daughter Join U.P. Fat Tire
Tour (Photo)
Howard G. Schoenherr and
daughter Shelly Ann
Sanford Churches To Hold Pie-eyed Preacher
Contest
Help Needed To Deliver Meals To Elderly
Page 5
Sanford, Mills and
Greendale senior dining
centers
DALMAC Bicyclists Stop At Meridian High School
Meridian Elem. Students Excel In Physical Fitness
Carl Smith
Page 7
Star Chasers Reach For The Stars (Photo)
Doug Zadonia
Nichole Zadonia
Michele Zadonia
Kelly Zadonia
Page 16
4-H Celebrates National 4-H Week
The Calvarymen Are Coming To Clare Oct. 22
10/11/2000
Vol 31 No
39
Sanford 4-H Club Star
Chasers
Clare Church of God
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Meridian Mustangs Shot down At Homecoming
(Photos)
Adam Richardson
Greg DeLisle
Aaron Colby
Dwayne Valley
Derek Fillmore
Brandon Badder
Fire Causes Damage To Mobile Home
Mike Wolfgram
American Legion Holds “Tabs For Tots” Program
Page 2
Page 5
Mustangs (cont. from page 1) (Photos)
Aaron Marshall
Carly Hess
Joe Arts
Andrea Rudy
Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Chemical Bank Hosting Theresa Crivac
Day Friday, October 13
Theresa Crivac
Retirement
Robert E. Mars Passes Oct. 1
Robert E. Mars
Coleman
Pine Haven Recreation Area Mud Creek Crawl
Results
The Cavalrymen Are Coming To Clare Oct. 22
Page 6
Coleman Lions Are Celebrating Their 60
Anniversary
Clare Church of God
th
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Puppet Show Returns To Coleman, Oct. 14
Page 7
10/18/2000
Engagement Announced (Photo)
Karyn Bailey and Todd
Wheeler
Announce Engagement (Photo)
Jill J. Almasi to Bryan W.
Dole
Welcome To The Neighborhood (Photo)
Seth Frank-Grayson
Hardeman
Vol 31 No
40
Meridian Equestrian Team Breaks For Winter Season Lynsee Wheeler
(Photo)
Page 2
Youngest SAL Member (Photo)
Seth Frank-Grayson
Hardeman
Page 5
Coleman V.F.W. Post and Aux. Sponsor Essay
Contest
George Noland
Birth
Sanford
Owen-Wright Engagement Announced
Christie Owen and Curt
Wright
Thurstons Celebrate 45th Anniversary
Douglas A. and Barbara L.
Thurston
Sanford
Revival At Sanford First Baptist Church
Grubaugh-Dillon Announce Engagement
Sarah Grubaugh and Steven
Dillon
Burtons Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Don and Sherry Burton
“Crosswinds” In Concert Oct. 27 At Sanford Church
Sanford
Sanford First Baptist
Church
Page 7
Grade (Photos)
Mr. Lloyd McPartlin
Kyle Spencer
Taylor Morley
Brogan Klouse
Chris Eichbauer
Ezekial Bolton
Ashley Partlo
Devin Martin
Page 12
Coleman first Grade Summer Math And Fitness
Science Field Trip (Photos)
Tiffany Murray
Brooke Marble
Jessica King
Chelsey Ryan
Leeann Willett
Brittany Bradfield
Sarah Engelbert
Al Spalding
Janelle Sasse
Chelsea Snear
Katie Pool
Cameron Haskell
Casey Lewis
Christopher Lovejoy
10/25/2000
Vol 31 No
41
Page 2
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
She Touched Me (Photo)
Alice M. Fini
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
Ann Laramie
Sanford Lake
She (cont. from page 1)
Recent Births At MMMC
Katherine Ellen Fiting
Gage Matthew Hutchins
Lexus (Meyers Coleman)
Skyelar Jean Sturgeon
Ashley Lauren Sutton
Dylan James Wilmes
Arthur Rase Manwell IV
Bryan Michael Edward
Reiss Ann Farger
Tea Kay Ann Randall
Daniel Lee Libbey
Kolton Lee Blades
Sanford
Sanford
Coleman
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Beaverton
Rhodes
Sanford
Beaverton
Page 5
Matilda P. Cozat Passes Oct. 13
Matilda P. Cozat
Coleman
Page 7
Second Annual “Race For Success Kickoff” (Photos) Brianna Filhart
Mrs. Schepperley
Mario Crook
Rich Robinson
Page 12
Coleman Grandparents Visit (Photos)
Mrs. Filhart
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Owens
Mrs. Zimmerman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Recent Births At MMMC
Nathan James Light
Coleman
Cody Wayne Finney
Logan Michael Kleinhardt
11/01/2000
Vol 31 No
42
Coleman
Coleman
Fishing Club Plants Walleye In Sanford Lake
(Photos)
Charley Richardson
Frank Houseworth
Joyce Taister
Sanford Council Purchases Land; Recognizes
Outgoing Officials
Arthur Norris
Darleen Huovinen
Joe Griffin
Thomas Render Passes May 26
Thomas O. Render
Lewis-Mischley Exchange Vows
Amy Mischley and Marc
Lewis
Aldriches Mark 40th Anniversary
Steve and Ruth Ann Aldrich Hope
Page 5
School (Photos)
Many names
Page 7
Election Notice General Election
Page 12
Parent Volunteer Helps Coleman First Grade Readers Mary Havens
(Photo)
Leeann Willett
Mrs. Jackie Leppanen
Page 2
4-H Community Service Recognition
Coleman Elementary School September Student Of
The Month (Photos)
Devin Hyer
Zachary Crowl
Mariah Fox
Katelynn Smith
Cameron Blake
Jeffrey Siegel
Emily Havens
Nichole Harcourt
Eric Stone
Abbie Mayhew
Cory Hickerson
Dennis Bolton
Coleman (Born in)
Kids given awards
Jesse Kutrieb
Jessy Wells
Nathan Brown
Brittany Bradfield
Sarah Bankstahl
Sarah Engelbert
Ashley Partlo
Brogan Klouse
Cotey Lytle
Cassi Gross
Quinton Russell
Erin Williams
Cameron Haskell
Cassidee Retzloff
Garret Ranck
Coleman Chronicles
11/08/2000
Vol 31 No
43
Page 5
Page 6
Many names
Sanford Village Council Addresses Safety Issues To
Avoid Head-On (Photo)
Early Head Start Has Local Head Start (Photo)
Tracey G. Fair
Lori Morgan
Tonya Willman
Brenda Valley
Cheryl Valley
Barth – Cay Exchange Vows
Hollie Jean Cay and Aaron
Timothy Barth
Deeth – Bergel Exchange Vows
Michelle Bergel and Brian
Deeth
Hahn – Sharp Engagement Announced
Angie L. Hahn and Edward
I. Sharp
Clark – Richardson Engagement Announced
Amanda Louise Clark and
Andrew Lee Richardson
V.F.W. Post #1071 Donates Patriotic Dies To
Christopher Lovejoy
Coleman Elementary (Photo)
Tiffany Long
William Snyder
Quinton Russell
Katie Pool
Brooke Marble
Leeann Willet
Coleman V.F.W. Children Christmas Party December
9th
Coleman Begins Hockey Clinics
11/15/2000
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Cathy Kresh Student Teacher At Coleman Schools
(Photo)
Cathy Kresh
Page 7
Start (cont. from page 1)
Vol 31 No
44
It Was A Graveyard Smash (Photo)
Page 2
WMU August Graduate List
Leath M. Kincaid
Sanford
Delta College’s Spring/Summer Honors List
Jeremy Alan Chamberlain
President’s List
Barbara R. Stone Passes Nov. 6
Barbara R. Stone
Coleman
Leo Vanderpool Passes Nov. 6
Leo V. Vanderpool
Coleman
Nona C. Weck Passes Nov. 8
Nona C. Weck
Coleman
Elisabeth Moore Passes Nov. 8
Elisabeth Moore
Coleman
Michael Sysak Passes Nov. 9
Michael sysak
Coleman (raised in)
Brabaw – Bass Exchange Vows
Tracy Bass and William
Brabaw
Delta College’s Spring/summer Honors List
Craig Alan Wilson
Flu Clinic Cancellations In Midland County
Coleman V.F.W. Post #1071 Sponsors Essay contest
Page 5
Coleman Vice President’s
List
Coleman O.E.S. Selling Koezes Nuts
Coleman O.E.S. Holds 100th Installation Of Officers Many names
Page 7
Gross Participates In NRA National Championship
(Photo)
Ray Gross
Page 12
MCYAC Student Grants Fund Computer Scanner
And Recreational Bases For Coleman Elementary
(Photos)
Mrs. Elaine Densmore
Nathan Ward
Mrs. Mary Lewis
Robert Robison
Mrs. Lois Berthiaume
Greg Onweller
Scott Albertson
Lori Keller
Ashley Davis
Coleman Community Gearing Up To Usher In
Holiday Season
Coleman Chronicles
11/22/2000
Vol 31 No
45
Many names
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream
(Photo)
Airman Graduates From Basic Training
Thomas R. Skinner
Edenville Selects Firm To Engineer Water Project
Page 2
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Stephanie Lynn Jodoin
Barbara L. Luttermoser
Tracy A. Hand
Stacy L. Martin
Michael N. Beck
Timothy A. smith
Linda Gray-Peppers
Tom Dunn
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Chad Michael
Swartzendruber and Martha
Jeannette Lynn
Chuck Allen Lott and Robin
Ann Groesbeck
Harold Lloyd Dopp and Lola
Ruth Wyman
Gary Marshall Bunting and
Jolee Ann Reder
Clare S. Morrow Jr. and
Phyllis Marie Crippen
Scott Edwin Erskine and
Theresa Ann Post
Emerson LeRoy Kindy and
Debra Lynn Stenger
David Merril Kerr and Heidi
Anne Colston
Michael Edward Brown and
Lori Lynn Arthur
Jay Mogg and Melva June
Hund
Daniel Allen Hegyi and
Brandi Anne Corner
Leroy James Burlingame
and Rose Marie Wilke
Mark Richard Lewis Jr. and
Janelle Autumn Shurlow
Donald Todd Dierderich and
Jennifer Lee Ryno
Robert Matthew Knapp and
Shannon Lynn Nimtz
Page 5
Recent Births At MMRMC
Bryce Robert Crowder
Swanton – Parent Exchange Vows
Nicole Lynn Parent and
James Michael Swanton
Page 7
Page 12
Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll First
Marking Period 2000-2001
Many names
Coleman High School Honor Roll First Marking
Period 2000-2001
Many names
Recent Births At MMRMC
Katie Lynn Long
Mackenzie Jane Laney
Coleman
Coleman
Coleman Community To Host Food Drive And
Holiday Parade
Mills Township Seeks Water Grant
Flu Clinic Cancellations In Midland Cunty
11/29/2000
Vol 31 No
46
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Postmaster Urges You To Mail Early
Jerry J. Eberhart
Gail L. Wilson
Sanford First Baptist Church Christmas Concert
Sunday, Dec. 17th
Page 2
Page 5
Page 7
Bartletts Celebrate 50h Anniversary
Jack and Nora Bartlett
Sanford
Andersons Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Cecil (Andy) and Dorothy
(Dot) Anderson
Hope
Burns’s Mark 68th Anniversary
Lige and Marjorie Burns
Sanford
Maynard – Scheel Exchange Vows
Sonjia Kristina Scheel and
James G. Maynard
Elza-Smith Engagement Announced
Jennifer Elza and Ryan
Smith
Frederick Krause Passes Nov. 16
Frederick H. Krause
Sanford
Henry T. Ranck Passes Nov. 20
Henry T. Ranck
Coleman
Roy Ramsey Passes Nov. 16
Roy Ramsey
Coleman
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll 1st Marking
Period 2000-20001
Many names
Page 12
12/06/2000
Vol 31 No
47
Coleman First Round Reading Recovery Students
(Photo)
Christopher Lovejoy
Brooke Marble
Quinton Russell
William Snyder
Darla McFadden In Concert Dec. 3
Darla McFadden
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Firefighters Visit Meridian Elementary Schools
Village Officers Seated, Commissioners Elected
Jenny Marr
Darleen Huovinen
Bruce E. Donner
Ray R. Warmbier
Joseph Griffin
Arnold Sanderson
Ron Lowry
David Hartshorn
Jim Huovinen
Jerry Wontorcik
Robert T. Sheets
Alice Such
Suzanne Johnson
Mary Kole
Jim Sperling
Marriage Licenses Filed In Midland County
Richard Allen Wise and
Judith Elaine Kallio
Timmy Lee Fitzgerald and
Jessica Anne Akin
Daniel David Weiers and
Jennifer Ann Seeburger
William Paul Alexander and
Carol Jean Rydman
Brian Arthur Skym and
Melissa Ann Besaw
Clare
Richard Scott Hopkins and
Rachel Ellen Owens
Page 5
Zaske-Littlejohn Exchange vows
Joleen Littlejohn and
William Zaske
Sarah Cay Named DAR Good Citizen
Sarah Jo Cay
Hope
James A. Barager
Coleman
Test Drives Help Sanford Elementary PTO Raise
Funds
James A. Barager Passes Nov. 28
Margaret Kosnik Passes Nov. 25
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 7
Ringer Painting To Learn New Words At Coleman
Elementary School (Photos)
Katie Pool
Tiffany Long
Village (cont. from page 1)
12/20/2000
Vol 31 No
49
American Legion makes Veterans’ Christmas Merry
(Photo)
Ann Laramie
Joe Deboer
SVSU Graduates Receive Degrees
Laurie A. Newkirk
Leah M. Segura
Bernadette M. Wood
Bells Are Ringing At Mills Twp Historic
Schoolhouse
Page 2
Edenville Township Fire Department Motto: Expect
The Unexpected
Richard Bacon
John Bacon
Charles Dame Jr.
Terry Foley
Brent Federer
Scott Nohel
Ray Arnold
Dan Skutt
Dick Ripke
Hope
Sanford
Sanford
Roger Dufresne
Mike Bass
Elizabeth Shaffer Named National Merit Scholarship Elizabeth Shaffer
Semifinalist
Page 5
Page 12
Kennedys Celebrate 65th Anniversary
Walter S. and Ada M.
Kennedy
Sanford
Annie E. Swantek Passes Dec. 11
Annie E. Swantek
Coleman
Cleo Jenkins Passes Nov. 28
Cleo “Dewey” Jenkins
Coleman V.F.W. Post
#1071
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Faith United Methodist To Hold Christmas Eve
Service
12/27/2000
Vol 31 No
50
Tis The Season (Photos)
Coleman
Dennis R. Toner
Carolyn Toner
Brent Toner
Megan Young
Northwood Names Area Students To President’s List Traci L. Foote
Carrie Oldinski
Page 2
Midland County Winter Fishing Contest Jan. 13
Page 5
DeShano – Fiers Exchange Vows
Laurie Ann Fiers and
Christopher Alan DeShano
Goss – DeMoines Exchange Vows
Melissa Rae DeMoines and
John Alan Goss
John Mainhood Passes Dec. 7
John W. Mainhood
Page 7
Chronicles
Many names
Page 12
Coleman Elementary School Veterans Day Assembly Mrs. Judy Frock
Sanford
Coleman (formerly of)
01/03/2001
Vol 31 No
51
(Photos)
Angela Baesl
Amanda Bailer
Kourtney Handy
Ashley Huss
Brianna Rogers
Amanda Babcock
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Northwood Names Area Students To Dean’s List
Becky J. Bromm
Robert J. Haller
Coleman
Shepherd
Christmas Sing Blends Holiday Voices (Photo)
Edenville Considers No-Wake Zone On Sanford
Lake
City Officials Study Renovations For Beaverton
Dam
01/10/2001
Page 2
Midland County Winter Fishing Contest Jan. 13
Page 5
Elizabeth L. Hutchinson Passes Dec. 24
Elizabeth L. Hutchinson
Page 12
Recent Births At MMMC
Carson Charles Cotton
Samantha Ali Hand
Amelia Noelle Servis
Mackenzie Michele Miller
Elizabeth Ann Melchi
Vol 31 No
52
Claus Stops At American Legion To Meet The
Members’ Children (Photo)
Karen Morrison
Amanda K. Fisher
Midland County Snowmobile Operator Assaulted
Mid-Michigan Winter Fishing Contest
Page 2
Claus (Photo)
Mari West
Allen West
Jasmine West
Rudy and Sandy Turk
Page 5
Lewis’ Mark 50th Anniversary
Vernell E. and Glenna M.
Lewis
Coleman
Betty K. Young Passes Dec. 31
Betty K. Young
Coleman
Connie J. Joseph Passes Jan. 1
Connie J. Joseph
Coleman
Ruth A. Boitel Passes Dec. 28
Ruth A. Boitel
Sanford
Reder – Strickling Exchange Vows
Amanda Ann Stickling and
Michael Wayne Reder
Majority Oppose No-Wake Zones On Sanford Lake
Page 7
Page 12
01/17/2001
Ho, Ho, Ho, He’s a Merry Old Soul (Photo)
Jessica Jardno
Seth Ryan Jardno
William Alberts
Dorothy Alberts
Recent Births At MMMC
Athena Rose Fowler
Gabriel Jacob Looker
Danielle Rose Beauchamp
Katelyn Lee Ludwig
Nathaniel Lawrence
Edmonds
Madison Danielle
Dame/Greene
Brice Alan Rule
Lindgren – Bejcek Exchange Vows
Laura Christine Bejcek and
Trevor Clayton Lindgren
Coleman Holiday Parade Committee Thanks
Community
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Grinch Steals Christmas, Police Return Ornaments
Scott Ferguson
Vol 32 No 1 Star Chasers Catch Community’s Light (Photo)
Douglas J. Zadonia
Kelly L. Zadonia
Federer Earns Apprentice Of Year Award
Gregory Federer
Child – Adult Bowling Tourney
Many names
Martins Mark 50th Anniversary
Len and Mickey Martin
Page 2
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Many names
Page 5
Jeannie L. Miller Passes January 6
Jeannie L. Miller
Coleman
Velta B. Orlando Passes January 4
Velta B. Orlando
Formerly of Coleman
Kenneth Methner Passes Jan 11
Kenneth V. Methner
Coleman
Grace Baptist Annual Banquet (Photo)
Rev. Paul Delmark
Linda Delmark
Robin Suever
Rev. mark Suever
Page 12
Sanford
Parent Education Classes To Be Held In Coleman
01/24/2001
DBA’s Filed In Midland County
Stanley and Eleanor Vought
Aaron DePraw
Robert L. And Sally L. Wells
Debbie and Joseph McReavy
Dennis A. Hall
Robert L. and Jane Babcock
Thomas A. Coleband
Elizabeth A. Long
David R. Jenkins
Robert J. Ordiway Jr.
Richard A. Croton
Allens Mark 50th Anniversary
Richard and Julaine Allen
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 32 No 3 Bloomfield Assumes Position Of Jerome Township
Supervisor (Photo)
Schoenherr Attends First Commissioner’s Meeting
Stuart D. Bloomfield
Howard Schoenherr
Coleman
Hope-Edenville Water Line Advances
Page 2
Water (cont. from page 1)
Jerome (cont. from page 1)
Page 12
Coleman Community Children’s Christmas Party
Huge Success
Mills Senior Center Offers Exercise Program
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Midland County Officers Association Elects Leaders Sharon Such
Joe Dufort
Daniel Bloom
Jean Shauger
Albert Tew
Robert Fleming
Ruth Knapp
Richard Dougherty
Jerry Nightlinger
01/31/2001
Vol 32 No 3 Delta College Issues Fall 2000 Honors List
Jennifer L. Stevens
Rachelle R. Thompson
Jaime L. Czewski
Tammy S. Berry
Jeremy A. Chamberlain
Cynthia L. Chant
Marcy K. Finney
Howard A. Mitchell
Michelle L. Musselman
Wendy L. Priest
Abilene A. Smith
Molly M. Gordon
Page 5
Chester R. Barden Passes Jan. 20
Chester R. Barden
Coleman
Dorson A. Butler Passes Jan. 22
Dorson A. Butler
Coleman
Virgil J. Brownlee Passes January 23
Virgil J. Brownlee
Born in Sanford
Page 6
Friendships (Photo)
Mrs. Jodie Robinson
Mrs. Judy Mitchell
Cassidee Retzloff
Krystal Barden
Krystyna Kerperien
Ashleigh Hubbard
Janell Sasse
Recess (Photos)
Richard Johnson
Mike Acker
Tyler MacDonald
Tommy Holton
Riley Dickenson
Rod Anderson
Nate Ward
Sam Perkins
Brittany Hubbard
Amanda Bailer
John Murphy
Kevin West
Samantha Yander
Sam Perkins
Marcus Brown
Kiwanis Grant Fosters Exploration Of Missing Teeth Mrs. Jodie Robinson
In Coleman first Grade (Photo)
Amber Moore
Brittany Freidinger
Brandon Freidinger
Coleman Elementary Recess (Photos)
William Booth
Tyler Laviolette
Riley Dickenson
William Peek
Michael Dargie
Delta Collage Issues Fall 2000 Honors List
Kendra L. Eagly
Rayna I. Harsh
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
O’Dell – Funke Exchange Vows
Sara Kathleen Funke and
Jason William O’Dell
CMS Spelling Bee (Photos)
Tracie Jones
Sarah Novak
Catilin Murphy
Joni Porter
Kellene Gregor
Vol 32 No 4 Parks Provide Winter Recreation (Photo)
Mike Huggard
Page 7
02/07/2001
Receives Bolin Recognition Award (Photo)
Page 2
Page 5
Page 6
Jeff Eagle
Barbara Bolin
Parks (cont. from page 1)
Harsh-Inman Engagement
Melanie D. Harsh
Chris Inman
Hoard – Fruchey Engagement Announced
Heidi Hoard and Isaac
Fruchey
Showalter – Pursell Exchange Vows
Jennifer Lee Pursell and
Kenneth Christopher
Showalter
Kerr – Coston Exchange Vows
Heidi Anne Coston and
David Kerr
Merle VanVechten Passes Jan. 25
Merle VanVechten
Helen Weidman Passes Jan. 29
Helen Weidman
Coleman
Walter H. Brugger Passes Jan 31
Walter H. Brugger
Coleman
Rodney Mcginnis Passes Jan. 26
Rodney J. McGuinnis
Swans Mark 50th Anniversary
Bill and Lou Ella Swan
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Elementary November Students Of The
Many names
Sanford
Month (Photos)
Month (cont. from page 6) Photos
02/14/2001
Many names
Vol 32 No 5 Martial Arts Makes A formal Entry In Mills
Township (Photos)
John “ben” Zerbe
Julie K. Phung
Page 2
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Month (Photos)
Many names
Grade school kids with
awards
Dewey Bonar Passes Feb. 1
Dewey Bonar
Coleman
Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll Second
Marking Period
Many names
Norma M. Tanner Passes Feb. 2
Norma M. Tanner
Page 5
th
Page 6
7 Annual Mid Michigan Winter Fishing Contest
(Photos)
Many names
Page 7
Surprise On Your 40th (Photos)
Eleanor (Taister)
Matthews – Lanz Engagement Announced
Emily Rose Matthews and
Thomas Alan Lanz
Grant
Mrs. Berthiaume
Bonnie Ranck
Coleman Elementary Recess Activities (Photos)
Ruby Williams
Amanda Burkett
Jocelyn Button
Beth Fett
Aranda Bushre
Alicia Ordiway
Keri Scott
Jessica Banks
Coleman Elementary December Students Of The
Month (Photos)
Many names
Coleman Elementary Recess (Photos)
Katrina Myers
Page 12
Coleman
Lacy Czarnecki
Brittany Hubbard
John Murphy
Reading buddies At Coleman Elementary Enjoy
“Good Math Reads” Provided By Kiwanis Grant
(Photo)
02/21/2001
Theresa Baress
Charles Weck
Mrs. Rose Benjamin
Chelsea Ryan
Mrs. Jackie Lappanen
Vol 32 No 6 Nordic Ski Patrol Keeps Skiers Safe (Photo)
Meridian Mustangs Win Jack Pine Conference
Meridian Public Schools Receives Full Accreditation
Page 5
Page 7
Alisha S. Begley Passes Feb. 9
Alisha Sue Begley
Recent Birth Ron Bailey At MMRMC
McKenna Mae Douglas
Danielle Elizabeth Wetherell
Lucas John Lueder
Dakota James Lindenmeyer
Annabelle Lynn Bovee
Walker James Shears
Ty James Hagaen
Alyssa Maria Aultman
Alexander Brady Nohel
Ella Christine Lindgren
Roth-Krenzke Engagement Announced
Joslyn Roth and Jason
Krenzke
Coleman Elementary Recess News (Photos)
Jessica Rickord
Allison Waldie
Brandon Curtis
Ron Bailey
Angel Willett
Corinne bishop
James Plamp
Coleman
Parents of groom Dennis
and Darlene Krenzke of
Sanford
Tommy Holton
Richard Johnson
Ron Bailey
Alex Holton
Kendra Snear
Brandon Curtis
Angel Willett
Corinne Bishop
Allison Waldie
Jessica Rickord
Coleman High School Honor Roll 1st Semester 2002001
Many names
Mustangs (cont. from page 1)
Page 12
4-H Leaders Recognized (Photos)
Many names
Parenting Classes Offered In Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
02/28/2001
(cover page
says 21, but
incorrect)
Many names
Vol 32 No 7 Sanford First Baptist Church Holding Revival
Services march 11-14
Page 12
Wins Teddy Bear (Photo)
Betty thrush
Emily Hubbell
Billie Hubbell
Dorothy Robinson
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Lenten And Easter Week Schedule For Our Lady Of
The Most Blessed Sacrament Monastery
Date
Issue
Number
Major Topics/Photos
Key Names
11/19/2001
Vol 32 No
Founder’s Day Parade Honors Village’s Past
Ed and Althea Maticka
Other Notes
06/02/2004
36
Achievements (Photos)
Howard G. Schoenherr and
wife Barbara
Richard Graham
Page 7
Founder’s Days Revisit Historic Eras (Photo)
George Thornton
Hilton Headley
Page 8
Founder’s Days Revisit (Photos)
Alice Lund
Ruth Tomlinson
Vert-Corbat Exchange Vows
Salena Corbat and Peter Vert
Vol 35 No
21
2 copies, one
copy has
page 1 and 2
only
Page 2
The Sanford Centennial Museum Opens Memorial
Day Weekend
5 Generations Gather For Family Picture (Photo)
Dorothy Wentz
Jerzey Lynn Wentz
Brad Wentz
Clark Wentz
Chris Wentz
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Middle School Track News
Coleman Middle School Girls Track Wins
Conference Meet
Many names
Grace Baptist Children Visit Cereal City (Photo)
Rachel Carson
Michael Carson
Coleman Middle School track boys Take First In
Conference Meet
Many names
Page 10
Bernice A. Staley Passes May 22
Bernice A. Staley
Vol 35 No
22
Sanford Centennial Museum Has A New Exhibit
Nancy Lackie
Page 7
06/09/2004
Senior Center To Hold Open House With A Free
Gladwin
Breakfast
Basket Weaving Class Offered at Senior Center
Sanford Senior Center To Hold Evening Dance
Page 2
Thomas-Daniels-Hand American Legion Post 443
(Photos)
Gary Jackson
Russell Spangler
Joanne Spaulding
Chris Collison
Glenda Skym
Deb Rogers
Penny Fleischmann
Nancy Lewis
Paetz/Peterson Northern Pike Sanford Lake Open
Winners (Photos)
W. C. Paetz
Bob Peterson
Bruce Bowland
Lonnie Florida
Tim Florida
Vacation Bible School June 21-25 At Faith United
Methodist Church
Page 10
Coleman
From The Front Page Of The Coleman Tribune,
March 12, 1953 “Coleman wins District Opener;
Lose to Shepherd”
Middle School girls Track Team Competes At
Breckenridge
Many names
Middle School boys Track Takes 1st At Breckenridge Many names
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Bowling League Raises Money For MidMichigan
Hospice
Lynn MacKenzie
Coleman Memorial Day 2004 (Photos)
Gene Robinson
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Ladies of the Night
Bowling League of Sanford
06/16/2004
Vol 35 No
23
Visit Buttonville’s Historical Post Office In The
Sanford Centennial Museum
Page 2
Pickle Jar Theatre To Perform At The Coleman Area
Library
Coleman Chronicles
Page 6
06/23/2004
Owens
Bower
Jenkins
MacDonald
CYAA’s “Home Run Derby” Deemed A Success!
(Photo)
Veterans Remembered On Memorial Day (Photo)
Eric Fabian
Shane McConnell
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 7
Coleman Elementary School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Many names
Vol 35 No
24
Log Cabin Day At the Sanford Centennial Museum
2 copies
Army Sgt. Selected For Olympics Team (Photo)
Daryl L. Szarenski
Beverly M. Szarneski
Page 2
What A Show! (Photos)
Ron and Mary Watson
Page 4
Clare Summerfest 2004 Starts June 26
Page 5
City Of Clare Chosen As A Michigan Main Street
Winner
Page 7
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Little League News
Page 10
Dorothy (Hackett) Brown Passes June 16
Page 12
What A Show! (Photo)
Coleman Lions Club News (Photos)
Dorothy Brown
Lynn Brugger
Ross Kent
David Mossner
Sanford
Al Mueller
Former Isabella County 4-H Member Honored As
Outstanding 4-H Alumnus
07/14/2004
Vol 35 No
27
1 full copy, 1
copy that is
just page 1/2
Vera J. Wiltse
Coleman
Fike Family Holds 76th annual Family reunion
Jim Fike
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Frances Curtin
Rose Curtin
John Curtin
Vernell Diment
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harvey
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carter
E. J. Digby
Regional Champs (Photo)
Joe Albaugh
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
The Sanford Centennial Museum Has A New
American Indian Exhibit
Ice Cream Social At Sanford United Methodist
Church
Annual Pere Marquette Trail Ride Is August 8
Page 2
Page 6
07/21/2004
Page 1 and 2
Page 7
2003 Quality Water Report City of Coleman 6/24/04
Page 6
Beaverton Metals Technology Students Float Their
Boat (Photo)
Vol 35 No
28
Edenville 7th Day Adventist School Accepting
Applications
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Train History
James Hackworth
Mr. Greenacre
Shane Rotarius
only
07/28/2004
Vol 35 No
29
Sanford Seniors Hawaiian Day (Photo)
Pam Wells
Beatrice Breidinger
Erik Breidinger
Lisa Weirauch
Ashley Purdo
Virginia Lee
Rachel Steih
Becky Weirauch
Alexandra Greene
Marissa Greene
(article cut out of front page)
08/04/2004
Page 7
City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice
Kathleen Lewis
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Arthur E. Rydman “Cousins” Day
Barbara Bailer
Coleman
CMU Announces May Graduates
Janna K. Kostus
Andres J. Lafave
Brandon J Potter
Stephanie Smith
Kimberly J Bedtelyon
Sanford names listed. Too
many names to list from
Hope, Beaverton and
Gladwin.
Blue Star Mothers Meet
Ann Laramie
Page 7
City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice
Kathleen Lewis
City Clerk
Page 10
Patricia A. Peters Passes July 23
Patricia Ann Peters
Coleman
Raymond L. Marshall Passes July 23
Raymond L. Marshall
Coleman
Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Paul and Nancy (Rease) Fox North Bradley
CMU Announces May Graduates
Andy T. Clark
Jacqueline Kaye Davis
Bridget May Forsberg
Vol 35 No
30
Page 12
City Clerk
(Front page article cut out.)
Coleman
Clare
More names from Farwell
Ana M. Guerriero
Beth N. Kindel
Michael F. Paniagua
Patrick D. Warner
08/11/2004
Vol 35 No
31
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Betty Jean Prout Passes July 28, 2004 (Photo)
Betty Jean Prout
not listed here.
Graduated from Coleman
High School and was
Valedictorian.
Sanford Lions Club To Hold Hearing Screening
Clinic Sept. 11
Help Build Children’s Playground At Sanford,
Saturday, August 14
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Oldest Civil War Hero John W. H. Brooks
08/18/2004
Edenville Seventh-day Adventist Church Gladwin
Seventh-day Adventist Church Host Concert
Calvin Taylor
Page 2
Airman Arrives For Duty
Alan M. Rydman
Coleman
Page 10
Linda D. Moore Passes July 30
Linda D. Moore
Coleman
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 35 No
32
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Brown Caboose
Quilt History At The Sanford Centennial Museum
Page 10
Page 12
Ty Decker Passes August 6
Ty Lynn Decker
Coleman
Ralph W. Shady Passes August 6
Ralph William Shady
Coleman
Elias “Eli” Martinez Jr. Passes August 4
Elias “Eli” Martinez Jr.
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Potter’s House To Hold Women’s Retreat
09/01/2004
Vol 35 No
34
(Front page cut out)
Page 2
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Founder’s Day
Celebration And Parade (Part of article cut out)
Page 6
Roger E. Aultman Passes August 19
Roger E. Aultman
Delores M. Shepard Passes August 26
Delores Mae Shepard
Memorial Service For Brad Lee Allen
Brad Lee Allen
Page 7
Sanford Based 4-H club Has Good Year At Fair
(Photos)
Valentina Marsh
Miranda Marsh
Bradley Post
Breanna Nadonly
Kayla Briggs
Morgan Elliott
Kalle Martinex
Rhiannon Parsons
Kelly Zadonia
Jenna Post
Nichole Zadonia
Page 8
Coleman High & Middle School Fall 2004 sports
Schedule
Page 12
Coleman Wesleyan Church Holding Evangelistic
Outreach
Coleman Chronicles
09/08/2004
Vol 35 No
35
2 copies
By Maria D. Ancic
Many names
Sanford Lions Paint Church For Historical Society
(Photos)
Sanford Lions Will Be Busy On Founders Day
Founder’s Day Celebration Sept. 11-12
Page 2
Founder’s (cont.)
Page 10
Mary Jean Maher passes Aug. 28
Mary Jean Maher
Forrest R. Lennox Passes August 27
Forrest J. Lennox
Irma M. Berthume Passes Sept. 1
Irma M. Berthume
Beaverton
Coleman
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Lions Announce Raffle Winners (Photos)
09/29/2004
Vol ? No ?
7th Day Advantist Church Holding meetings
Edenville
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Lions Club Welcomes Two New Members (Photos)
Sue Krohn
Joe Grosbeck
Ann Roeseler
Vol 35 No
41
Founders Day 2004 (Photos)
Harry Woods
John Billingsley
Pauline Fink
Page 2
Joyce Leonard & The Tumbleweeds To Perform At
Benefit (Photo)
Joyce Leonard
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 9
Coleman High & Middle School Fall 2004 sports
Schedule
Vol ? No ?
(Article cut out of front page)
2 copies with
front page cut
up.
Page 12
10/20/2004
11/03/2004
(Article and top cut out of front page)
Valley All Stars Announcements
Many names
Sheriff Reder Warns Of Possible Fraudulent
Telemarketing
John. S. Reder
Page 3
Cherri’s Feed-n-Seed and Birder’s Boutique Holding
Grand Re-Opening
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Faith United Methodist To Dedicate Fellowship Hall
Shepherd
Many names
Coleman
11/24/2004
Vol 35 No
46
Beaverton Author Visits Coleman (Photo)
Susan Leppert
Gale Nelson
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
Ann Laramie
Thelma Jenks
Valley Lanes Hosts Youth/Adult Tournament
Many names
The Sanford Centennial Museum Thanksgiving
Tradition
Page 10
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Elva L. Sasse Passes Nov. 13
Elva L. Sasse
Coleman
Robert G. Bean Passes Nov. 15
Robert George Bean
Rosebush
Doris A Young Passes Nov. 16
Doris A. Young
Coleman
Pull out section for property taxes 3+ pages
12/15/2004
Page 15
Valley Lanes Hosts Youth/Adult Tournament
Many names
Vol 35 No
49
Wood Continues As MFB President Berrien, Otsego
Farmers Join MFB Board
Wayne H. Wood
Page 11
Charlene K. Young Passes December 5
Charlene K. Young
Freeland
Frederick W. East III Passes December 3
Frederick Wiggins East III
Sanford
Edgar P. Fortin Passes Nov. 17
Edgar Paul Fortin
Sanford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Ferris Announces Summer 2004 Honors List
Adam C. Amble
Danielle M. Wilson
Kathryn M. Richardson
Kari A. Stevens
Karen Youmans
Coleman
Coleman
Sanford
Sanford
Sanford
Local Author To Hold book signing Dec. 22
Susan Leppert
Beaverton
Page 12
01/19/2005
Vol 36 No 2 (Front page article cut out and missing)
Page 16
1/26/2005
Coleman Chronicles
Vol 36 No 3 Chris Jeroue Places First In Fishing Contest (Photo)
Many names
Chris Jeroue
Page 6
02/02/2005
Winners Of The Adult Panfish Division (Photos)
Mike Yambrick
Chris jeroue
Randy Novak
Corey Maltby
Many names
Third Place Winners (Photos)
Mike Yambrick
Liz Jeroue
Possible Future MCSFA’s Fish Princess
Calista Post
Page 7
(more MCSFA fishing pictures)
Sherry Witkop
Page 12?
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 36 No 4 Senior Centers Schedule Parties for February
2 copies, 1
copy article
cut out.
02/09/2005
02/16/2005
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s New Years
Resolution
Richard Graham
Page 7
Coleman Elementary School Second Quarter Honor
Roll
Many names
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 36 No 5
Page 6
Coleman High & Middle School Winter 2005 Sports
(Schedule)
Page 8
Students Of The Month November (Photos)
Many names
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Frank E. VanBlarcom Passes February 7
Frank E. VanBlarcom
Donna L. Montgomery Passes February 9
Donna L. Montgomery
George W. Hunt Passes Feb. 10
George W. Hunt
Coleman Elementary Students Of The Month
December
Many names
Vol 36 No 6
Page 4
Page 8
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Page 12
02/23/2005
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Kenneth A. Cameron Passes February 15
Kenneth A. Cameron
Coleman
Carl F. Miller Passes Feb. 16
Carl F. Miller
Farwell
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Looking Back (Photos)
Arden Barnhart
Don Hopkins
Gene Barnhart
Dale Barnhart
Vol 36 No 7
Page 10
Page 11
Coleman Youth Athletic Assoc. Holding Registration
03/02/2005
Vol 36 No 8 County Officials To speak At Trailside Senior Center Jerry Nielsen
Dave Benda
March Activities Slated For Senior Centers
Page 5
Page 12
Ray Slates Passes Feb. 19
Ray slates
Lucy M. Schlicker Passes February 21
Lucy M. Schlicker
Bertha E. Medford Passes February 21 (Photo)
Bertha E. Medford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Donkey Basketball, Saturday, March 12
Looking Back (Photos)
03/09/2005
Vol 36 No 9
2 copies
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
New Library Board Sets Millage Request (Photo)
Many names
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary To Hold Craft Bazaar
03/16/2005
Vol 36 No
10
Page 6
Coleman Elementary Students Of The Month
Many names
Photos and history courtesy
of Floyd Hall of Coleman
January (Photos)
Page 16
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Search Dog Team coming To Clare
03/23/2005
Vol 36 No 11
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Looking Back (Photos)
03/30/2005
Vol 36 No
12
2 copies
New Happenings At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
Jim Johnson
By Maria D. Acic, SAHS
Secretary
Malva Bell Wallace Passes March 21
Malva Bell Wallace
Coleman
Lawrence E. Clarke Passes March 18
Lawrence E. Clarke
Coleman
Ralph S. Slocum Passes March 22
Ralph Sherman
Clare
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Sanford Eagles To Host Blood Drive
Page 5
Page 12
Clare Church Of God To Host Singers
04/06/2005
Vol 36 No
13
2 copies
Landline Phone Service On Top Again
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Lumberjack
Lingo
Page 2
By Maria D. Ancic
Looking Back (Photo)
Coleman Elementary Students To Receive Book
Page 12
04/13/2005
Vol. 36 No
14
Happy 75th Birthday (Photo)
Dave Hoffman
Retired School Personal Assoc. To Meet
Robert Bourne
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Service News
Christopher P. Earls
Sanford Lions To Hold White Cane Sales May 6th
and 7th
Romance At The Sanford Centennial Museum
04/20/2005
By Maria D. Ancic. SAHS
Secretary
Sanford Lions Club Wins (Photo)
Janalee Mcclure
Lynn Mast
Maranda Robinson
Page 2
TDS Telecom Announces Local Winners Of Essay
Contest
Erin Dush
Gina Varner
Page 5
Mary V. Lewis Passes April 1
Mary “Verdella” Lewis
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 36 No
15
The Founder’s Day Re-enactors
Hilton Headley
Bill Lackie
Page 2
“Meet The Candidates” Night April 21
Colon Laney
Teal Saylor
Michael Stremlow
Levon Crowl
Coleman
CMD Board To Meet April 27
Page 14
30 Years Of Helping Children (Photo)
Peggy Verch
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Wanda Cilley Passes April 8
Wanda Cilley
Teresa Y. Sherman Passes April 8
Teresa Y. Sherman
Coleman
Frank J. Primsar Passes April 13
Frandk J. Primsar
Coleman
Phyllis J. Haggart Passes April 11
Phyllis “Joan” Haggart
Coleman
Vol 36 No
16
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Frankoma Pottery
Marilyn Graham
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Page 2
Library Family Fun Day Draws Hundreds (Photos)
Priscilla Zastrow
Kim Denton
Joey Dietsch
Page 3
In Memoriam 1930-2002 (Photo)
No name
Page 10
04/27/2005
Poem by Dawn J. Chapman
Page 4
It’s Springtime At Alwood’s (Photo)
Carol Bearup
Page 5
Eugene E. Lattimer Passes April 20
Eugene E. Lattimer
Coleman
Sheldon L. Methner Passes April 20
Sheldon L. Methner
Coleman
New Arrivals It’s A Girl!
Kloey Jade Stannek
Page 6
Coleman Elementary School Third Quarter Honor
Roll
Many names
Page 7
County Veterans Receive Over $11 Million
Page 8
05/04/2005
Vol 36 No
17
Book Buddies (Photo)
Cole Meskill
Taylor Meskill
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Middle School Track Teams Win Meet
Many names
Library Fundraiser Tops One-Million dollars
Jim Mishler
Sanford Lions To Sell White Canes
Midland County Master Gardeners Help Beautify
The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail (Photo)
Jean Krause
Ann Adams
Gina Pederson
Janelle Steckley
May Johnson
Deb Fugate
Cheryl Weeks-Roston
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Poetry
Page 2
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Senior Center Activities Scheduled For May
2nd Annual Home Run Derby – May 14, 2005
Page 4
Kathleen “Joy” Broka Passes April 28
Page 12
County Receives $477,000 Homeland Security Grant
Coleman Chronicles
Kathleen “Joy” Broka
Many names
Coleman
05/11/2005
Vol 36 No
18
2 copies with Page 2
second copy
main page
article cut
out.
Page 12
05/18/2005
Vol 36 No
19
2 copies with
second copy
main page
article cut
out.
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Shoe Cobbler
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Fitzpatrick Farm Receives Award
Leo Fitzpatrick
Dale Fike marks 90th Birthday (Photo)
Dale Fike
Coleman
Looking Back (Photo)
Miles Harsh
Bob Curtiss
Gene Barnhart
By Floyd Hall
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Library: Community Support Gives New Life
(Photo)
Kim Denton
Bob Beacom
Sheila Bissonnette
Rich Smith
Polly Collum
Jim Mishler
Sanford White Cane Sales Huge Success
Bob Burnison
Memorial Day At The Sanford Centennial Museum
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Safety Town Offered At Sanford Elementary
Page 2
Coleman Middle School Track Team Takes 1st
Many names
Coleman Middle School Girls Track Wins Meet
Many names
Evart Invitational
Many names
Page 5
William B. Newman Passes April 28
William B. Newman (Billy)
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Everyone Invited To Summer Library Program
(Photo)
Kitty Mishler
Peggy Verch
Born in Sanford
Safety Town Offered At Coleman Elementary
Page 8
How Time Flies (Photo)
Deborah (Herman) and
Thomas Hull
High School Students Raising Funds For Trip
05/25/2005
Vol 36 No
20
2 copies
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Michigan Nature
Exhibit
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Sanford Farmers’ Market Opens Memorial Day
By Bill Sublette
Sanford To Hold Memorial Day Parade
Page 2
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Winchester Is Winner Of Mother’s Day Drawing
(Photo)
Angela Winchester
Dorothy Robinson
MDOT To Host Public Meeting Regarding M-30
Construction In Midland County
Page 6
Summer Operations Begin This Week
Page 12
Coleman High School Valedictorian, SoSalutatorians (Photos)
Kelsey Sprenger
Sarah Novak
Jessica Sullivan
Coleman High School Baseball
Coleman Lions Help With Reshingling Costs (Photo) Gene Robinson
Al Mueller
Pianists Hold Spring Recital (Photo)
Abigail Haught
Alayna Haught
Levi Ellis
Rachel Carson
Coleman
Sarah Covey
Grace Carson
David Ellis
Seth Ellis
Seth Custer
06/01/2005
Vol 36 No
21
Sanford Lions Install New Officers For 2nd Year
(Photos)
Al Miglio
Charlene Burnison
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Spring Cleaning
Stamas Honored With Distinguished Service Award
Sen. Tony Stamas
Page 5
Bernard L. Blackledge Passes May 17
Bernard LaVerne Blackledge Freeland
Page 6
Looking Back (Photo)
Amos Spencer
Social Curtis
Burley Hall
Boyd Orr
Page 8
Coleman elementary Students Of The Month For
March 2005 (Photos)
Many names
Page 12
“Tour de Trail” Riding the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail
(Photos)
Rormsma Receives 30 Year Award
06/08/2005
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Pere Marquette Railroad 3
½ miles east of Coleman
By Rich Young
Duane Formsma
Vol 36 No
22
Sanford Centennial Museum’s History Book
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Page 3
The Mountain Man
By Bill Sublette (mentions
Coleman)
Page 8
Gladys E. Witbeck Passes May 29
Gladys E. Witbeck
Travis S. Koch Laycee L. Koch Pass May 29
Travis Shayne Koch
Laycee Leigh Koch
Rodney S. Koch Passes May 29
Rodney Koch
Coleman
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Class Of 1955 Holds Reunion (Photos)
Faith United To Hold bible School
06/15/2005
Vol 36 No
23
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Log Cabin History
Page 5
Walter McCallister Passes June 4
Page 6
Building A Place To Play Saturday, June 18
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Walter “Waddie”
McCallister
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Looking Back (Photos)
Wes Delamarter
Edwin R. Simons
Sylvester Yager
Charles P. Smith
Coleman
Sotry Floyd Hall, photos
Bob Simons
Local 4-H Program Seeking Host Families for
Summer Guests
Blood Drive, June 23 At Coleman Library
06/22/2005
Page 7
Coleman Elementary School Fourth Quarter Honor
Roll
Page 8
2004 Quality Water Report City of Coleman
06/02/05
Vol 36 No
24
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Blue Mother’s
Exhibit
Many names
George H. Maines
Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial Museum
Law Arbor #352 Celebrates Flag Day (Photo)
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Glen Emmendorfer
Pam O’Shaughnessey
Louis Emmendorfer
Joyce Vought
Eric Dorrien
Dave Camp
Ken Buck
Mildred Holubik
Elaine Delaney
Page 2
Local Students Inducted Into National Honor Roll
Amanda Bailer
Mike Baker
Alicia Boursaw
Patrick Boyle
Nathan W. Fortier
Hanna Gates
Tiffany Harcourt
Keith a. Johnson
Emily Kirklin
Jesse Kolkman
Lindsay M. Murray
Students from the
Coleman/Sanford area.
Page 10
Arlene G. McNally Passes June 10
Arlene G. McNally
Coleman
Page 16
Coleman Car show (Photos)
Story and photos by bill
Sublette
Looking Back (Map)
Story and Map by Floyd
Hall
Coleman chronicles
Many names
Blood Drive, June 23 At Coleman Library 3 – 7 p.m.
06/29/2005
Vol 36 No
25
2 copies
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
07/06/2005
Vol 36 No
26
A Great Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Tea Time At the Sanford Centennial Museum
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Many names
Page 7
Senior Center Activities Scheduled in July
Page 8
Coleman High School Honor Roll Sixth Marking
Period 2004-2005
Many names
Page 12
Benefit Dinner For Margaret Cronk
Margaret Cronk
Isabella Baptist Church To Host Event
Coleman Chronicles
07/13/2005
Vol 36 No
27
Brunch At The Sanford Centennial Museum
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Many names
It’s Nearly Time To Hit The Trail
Page 6
Coleman Pharmacy Get Makeover (Photos)
Jeff Walton
Ron Klumpp
Dorothy Robinson
Story and Photos by Bill
Sublette
Dan B. Crampton Passes July 3
Dan B. Crampton
Coleman
Sharon K. Wheeler Passes July 5
Sharon K. Wheeler
Coleman
Former Resident Presents Book On Klondike And
Gold Rush
Page 8
07/20/2005
Vol 36 No
28
2 copies
Ice Cream Social July 21
Sanford United Methodist
Church
A Michigan Legend At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
By Maria D. Ancic, SAHS
Secretary
Page 2
Coleman Chronicles
Page 12
Coleman Senior Center Hosts A Photo Exhibit And 2 Duane Hagon
Official Therapy Dogs (Photos)
Ginny Jossi
May Aultman
Zella O’Dell
Northern Mich. Announces Dean’s List For Winter
Semester
Many names
Sandra J. Sczepanski
Alison M. Gunden
Coleman
Clare
07/27/2005
2nd copy full
paper
Vol 36 No
29
Pages 1,2, 11,
12 only
Page 6
Page 12
08/03/2005
2nd copy full
copy
Vol 36 No
30
Pages 1, 2,
11, 12 only
08/10/2005
2 copies, 2nd
copy full
copy
Seniors Enjoy Hawaiian Day (Photo)
Rachel Steih
Alexandra Greene
Beatrice Breidinger
Virginia Lee
Lisa Weirauch
Erik Breidinger
Becky Weirauch
Kailey Scott
The Sanford Centennial Museums Secrets
By Maria D. Ancic
SAHS Secretary
Ida Jean Boots Passes July 15
Ida Jean Boot
Coleman
Judithe F. Yahrmarkt Passes July 19
Judithe F. (Floeter)
Yahrmarkt
Edenville
Grace Baptist To Hold Bible School
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Playtime At The Sanford Centennial Museum
By Maria D. Ancic
Concert in Sanford Park Cancelled
Bob Burnison
Page 2
Senior Center Activities Scheduled For August
Page 12
Wentz Family Holds Reunion
Brad Wentz
Service News
Chris P. Earls
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 36 No
31
Michigan Supreme Court Grants County Favorable
Ruling
Page 1,2,11,
12 only
Founder’s Day Is Coming To Sanford
Nancy Lackie
Peter I. Stickland passes July 29
Peter Irwin Strickland
Robert E. Vasold Passes August 1
Robert “Bob” Eugene Vasold Sanford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 5
Matthew P. Phillips Passes August 8
Matthew P. Phillips
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 7
James H. Dark Passes August 10
Janes H. Dark
Joseph M. Fancovic Passes August 10
Joseph M Fancovic
The History Of The Founder’s Day Bean Soup
By Maria D. Acic
Jean Houghton
Barbara Schoenherr
John Billingsley
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
The History Of The G.A.R.’s Civil War Bean Soup
By Maria D. Ancic
Lions Paint School House For Historical Society
(Photos)
Bob Burnison
Page 8
Page 12
08/17/2005
2 copies
08/24/2005
2 copies
Vol 36 No
32
Vol 36 No
33
Pages
1,2,11,12
only
08/31/2005
2 copies, 1
full copy
Coleman
Vol 36 No
34
Pages 1,2,11
and 12 only
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Lorene E. Verga Passes August 21
Lorene E. (Gozesky) Verga
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Property Tax Act Amended
Clare
Hope
Sanford
09/07/2005
Vol 36 No
35
Pull Up A Lawn Chair Beachside And Enjoy the
Show
2 copies
Page 5
Coleman Comet 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Colman Lion Club Raffle Results (Photos)
Scott Middleton
Curt Gordon
Ann Roeseler
Casey Barlow
Mike Hulbert
Trevor Hulbert
Spencer Hulbert
St. Philip Neri To Hold Chicken Dinner
09/14/2005
Vol 36 No
36
2 copies
Page 5
Colman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 8
William P. Schmidt Passes Sept. 1
William P. Schmidt
09/21/2005
Vol 35 No
2 copies, each 37
incomplete
Midland Sport Fishing Assoc. Has Float In Founder’s
Day Parade
Pages
1,2,11,12
only
The Perfect Founder’s Day Celebration and Parade
(Photo)
Page 2
Sanford 4-H Club Participates In County Fair
(Photo)
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Dick Graham
Nancy Lackie
Bill Lackie
Rick Goodwin
John Billingsley
Jan Biggs
Ruth Ann Nagle
Coleman
Page 6
Faith United To Hold Attic Treasures Sale
Page 8
“Treasures Inside” At Grace Baptist VBS (Photos)
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman
Many names
Historic Coleman Pharmacy (Photo)
09/28/2005
2 copies, 1
full copy
Vol 36 No
38
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Great 2005 Year
Nancy Lackie
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
3rd Annual Dan & Liz Bailer Reunion Held
Dan and Liz Bailer
Page 6
Dale J. Fike Passes Sept. 16
Dale J. Fike
Page 8
Sanford Star Chasers (Photos)
Kelly Zadonia
Josh Briggs
Kayla Brigss
Miranda Marsh
Amanda Briggs
Felica Melchi
Kayla Briggs
Valentina Marsh
Rhiannon Parsons
Bradley Post
Page 12
Lion President Roeseler Receives “President’s
Award” (Photo)
Ann Roeseler
Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary (Photo)
Orville and Joan Curtis
Historic Coleman Pharmacy (Photo)
Story and Photo by Bill
Sublette
Pages 1,2,11, Page 2
12 only
10/05/2005
2 copies, 1
full copy
Pages 1, 2,
Vol 36 No
39
Dinner Theater at Senior Center Scheduled
“A Picture Perfect Founder’s Day (Photos)
Coleman
11, 12 only
Ethnic Dinners Back At Trailside Senior Center
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Joan A. Curtis Passes
Joan Adrienne Curtis
Margaret A. Simlik Passes Sept. 27
Margaret A. Simlik
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 12
Coleman
Plans Underway For Coleman Community Holiday
Parade
10/12/2005
Vol 36 No
40
2 copies
10/19/2005
Founder’s Day Pictures (Continued) (Photos)
Upcoming Senior Center Activities
Page 6
Pauline Johnson Passes October 6
Pauline “Peg” Johnson
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Benefit Dinner Oct. 15 For Tom Hagon
Tom Hagon
Coleman Lions News
Tom Hagon
Vol 36 No
41
Hauntings At The Sanford Centennial Museum
Page 1 and 2 2 copies
only
Founder’s Day Parade Pictures (Photos)
10/01/2008
A Fun Founder’s Day 2008
Vol 39 No
39
Page 1 and 2
only
10/26/2005
Chuck Sorg
Kay Sorg
Sanford Founder’s Day Is Lots Of Fun! (Photos)
Vol 36 No
Sanford founders Day Events (Photos)
Beryl and Harry Woods
Jenny Allswede
Coleman
2 copies, 1
full copy
42
1 copy has
ages 1, 2, 11,
and 12 only
Service News
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Reva R. Miller Passes October 16
Reva R. Miller
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Todd Family Records Five Generations (Photos)
Many names
10/19/2005 –
11/02/2005
11/02/2005
Daryl L. Szarenski
Freeland
Legal notices and property information
Vol 36 No
43
Page 2
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Church Harvest Dinner Friday, November 4
Page 6
Page 12
Darrell L. Brown Passes October 21
Darrell L. Brown
George C. Lewis Passes October 23
George Clarke Lewis
Coleman
Coleman Holiday Parade Theme Is “A Country
Christmas”
2005 Coleman Royalty (Photo)
Jayson Lincoln
Kayla Guisbert
Coleman Karate Class (Photo)
Carly Starnes
Mariah Allen
Ashley Partlo
Megan Partlo
Erik Partlo
Join Mrs. B At The Library!
Patty Bugh (Mrs. “B”)
Story and photo courtesy of
Loren Partlo
11/09/2005
Vol 36 No
44
Page 12
11/16/2005
Vol 36 No
2 copies. 1
45
full and 1
copy pages 1,
2, 11, 12 only
Page 6
11/23/2005
Service News
Michael J. Girard
Jack Barber
Posts Celebrate 25th Anniversary (Photos)
Frederic “Fritz” Post
Eleanor (Taister) Post
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Thanksgiving Facts From The Sanford Centennial
Museum
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Lions Club Member Honored
Al Mueller
Page 7
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 1st Marking Period Many names
Page 8
Coleman Lions Hold Community Halloween Party
(Photos)
Karen Bertodatto
Vol 36 No
46
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
Ann Laramie
Page 2
Dear Coleman Community Farmer:
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Winter Sports Calendar
Page 6
Roy A. Samsel Passes Nov. 14
Roy A. Samsel
Coleman
Bonnie J. Mogg Passes Nov. 15
Bonnie J. Mogg
Rosebush
Page 12
Coleman Community Holiday Food Drive
Coleman V.F.W. To Hold Soup Supper
11/30/2005
Vol 36 No
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Girl Wins Contest (Photos)
Andrea Beatty
Aleesha Newcomb
Kelsie Cozat
“Good Company” To Perform At Trailside Senior
47
Center
Quality of Life Drives Local Environmental Health
Efforts
Page 2
Coleman’s Boxing Club
Coleman Community Food Pantry, Dec. 2 & 5
Quality of Life Drives Local Environmental Health
Efforts (cont.)
Page 5
Coleman Karate Students (Photo)
Tim Page
Carley Starnes
Cameron Blake
Neil Moldenhauer
Megan Partlo
Erik Partlo
Nick Cerginal
Ross Moldenhauer
Kenneth Hagerty
Ashley Partlo
Rachel Cuts
Riki Gross
Jonn Malinich
Curtis Bell
Master Partlo
Jonathan Cozat
Coleman comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Page 12
Jean Nugent Passes Oct. 9
Jean Nugent
Coleman
Elaine Starkey Passes Nov. 14
Elaine M. Starkey
Ceresco
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Boxing Club (Photo)
12/07/2005
Vol 36 No
48
Senior Caregiver And Education Programs
Scheduled For December
Senior Services To Help With Medicare Prescription
Drug Program
Senior Center Activities Scheduled For December
Page 2
Senior Center Activities Scheduled For December
(cont. from page 1)
Senior Caregiver And Education Programs
Scheduled For December (cont. from page 1)
12/14/2005
2 copies, 1
full copy
Page 6
Ruth M. Glasser Passes Nov. 26
Ruth M. Glasser
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
2005 Peace Poster Winners (Photos)
Andrea Beatty
Al Roeseler
Aleesha Newcomb
Kelsie Cozat
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Website
Deb Roberts
Jean Houghton
Marilyn Graham
Rick Goodwin
Nancy Lackie
Vol 36 No
49
Page 1, 2,
11, 12 only
Coleman
By Maria d. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Midland county Sport Fishing Assoc. Holding 12th
Annual Family Winter Fishing Contest
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman High School Art Department Earns $$ For
High School Library
12/21/2005
Vol 36 No
50
Christmas At The Sanford Centennial Museum
Page 1, 2, 11, Page 12
12 only
Blood Drive Dec. 29 At Coleman Library
12/28/2005
Vol 36 No
51
County Parks Offer Year-Round Fun
2 copies
Page 5
Coleman comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Chuck Dinsmore
Pearl the Floosey
Page 6
Page 12
Laverne E. Bedell Passes December 15
Laverne E. Bedell
Sanford
David L. Guisbert Passes December 18
David LeRoy Guisbert
Coleman
George H. Faber Passes Dec. 21
George H. Faber
Sanford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Blood Drive Dec. 29 At Coleman Library
01/04/2006
Vol 36 No
52
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
Chris Jeroue Places First In fishing Contest (Photos) Chris Jeroue
Elizabeth Jeroue
Michael Taister
Mike Yambrick
Randy Novak
Ray Emery
Sherry Witkop
Corey Maltby
Gina Grassmick
Debbie King
Midland sport Fishing Assoc. Has Float In founder’s Bradley Post
Day Parade (Photo)
Carol Richardson’
Joyce Taister
Sanford Lions Club Wins (Photo)
Janalee Mcclure
Lynn Mast
Maranda Robinson
“A Picture Perfect Founder’s Day” (Photo)
Nancy Lackie
Page 2
Margaret M. Cronk Passes December 22
Margaret Marie Cronk
Page 5
Coleman comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 7
Coleman Eastern Star Says Thanks
Page 12
Looking Back (Photo)
Coleman
Coleman Chapter #281
Order of The Eastern Star
Bill Krapohl
Photos and history courtesy
Tom Wilcox
Arden Barnhart
Don Hopkins
Gene and Dale Barnhart
Coleman Lion Club Raffle Results (Photo)
of Floyd Hall of Coleman
Scott Middleton
Curt Gordon
Historic Coleman Pharmacy (Photo)
Story and photo by Bill
Sublette
New Library Board Sets Millage Request (Photo)
Janeene Wilson
Pam McKnight
Marcy Klaus
Sheila Bissonette
Gary Todd
Sue Wentworth
Jim Mishler
Elvis Denton
Lion President Roeseler Receives “President’s
Award” (Photo)
Ann Roeseler
Coleman
Book Buddies Help Children Read (Photo)
01/11/2006
Vol 37 No 1 Happy New Year’s From The Sanford Centennial
Museum
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
Fishing Contest Winners (Photos)
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Maxine M. Barfield Passes January 4
Page 12
Country Jamboree!
Coleman Chronicles
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Eileen Roades
Jenny Marr
Carol Richardson
Fred Post
Chris Jeroue
Maxine M. Barfield
Coleman
Clare
Many names
01/18/2006
Vol 37 No 2 Midland County Sport Fishing Event Canceled
2 copies
Page 2
Coleman Holiday Parade Winners
Many names and businesses
Pincrest Subject of Foudation-Supported Study
Thanks Coleman Community! From Chapter Of The
Eastern Star
Page 5
Thanks From The Holiday Parade Committee
Ed Page
Coleman
Ray C. Smith Passes January 11
Ray C. Smith
Sanford
Josephine A. Bailey Passes January 5, 2006
Josephine A. Bailey
Coleman
David L. Lanphierd Passes January 8
David L. Lanphierd
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Page 12
Country Jamboree!
Clare
Annual Soup/Salad Supper February 11
Rosebush United Methodist
Fighting Comets Bring Home State Championships
(Photo)
01/25/2006
Vol 37 No 3 Sens. Brown And Birkholz Introduce Legislation To
Protect State Parks
2 copies
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 11
Coleman Chronicles
Paul Pribbernow
Kevin Koelbel
Tyler Hanlinie
Thomas Kirklin
Loren Partlo
Many names
Annual Soup/Salad Supper February 11
02/01/2006
Rosebush United Methodist
Vol 37 No 4
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Alfred W. Baranowski Passes January 20
Alfred (Fred) Walter
Baranowski
Coleman
Page 7
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period Many names
Page 12
Local Student Receives Scholarship For Northwood
Keshia W. Yancer
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
02/08/2006
Vol 37 No 5 Cornerstone Univ. Announces Dean’s List
2 copies
Page 5
Coleman Comets 2005 Fall Sports Calendar
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Cristina Marie Neher
Coleman
Sanford
Many names
Lions Help Resident
Page 8
02/15/2006
Roy “Tom” Andrews Passes January 28
Roy “Tom” Andrews
Sanford
Vol 37 No 6 County Debuts New Website
Page 3
Kenneth B. Anderson Passes February 5
Page 12
Coleman Karate Demonstration (Photo)
Coleman Chronicles
Ada
Photo and story by Loren
Partlo
Many names
02/22/2006
Vol 37 No 7 Charlene Burnison Retiring After 26 Years At TDS
(Photo)
Charlene Burnison
Sanford
2 copies
Page 6
Winifred L. Methner Passes February 13
Winifred Lennox Methner
Coleman
Carl G. Lubs Passes Feb. 16
Carl G. Lubs
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman High School Holds Snowball Dance
(Photo)
Haley Hasenratz
Derick Humphrey
Jenna Lynn Humphrey
Jaden Croix Bovee
Mike Gregor
Kaelyn Jones
Ana Johnson
Nino Mullins
Adrian Acosta
Page 12
Service News
03/01/2006
David E. Murphy Jr.
Vol 37 No 8 Baking Time At The Sanford Centennial Museum
2 copies. 1 is Page 2
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
Coleman
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Service News
Hunter J. Jacobs
Sanford (graduated
Meridian High School)
Service News
Darby A. Quinn
Edenville (Father Thomas
Quinn from Edenville)
Page 5
Coleman Community Network’s Cheerleaders Do
Well At State Competition (Photos)
Kylie Kleinhardt
Brianna Koon
Elizabeth Pepin
Kaylie Weidman
Karissa Martin
Madalyn Badgero
Tasha Decker
Makayla Ogg
Brianna Salisbury
Autumn Tubbs
Jenny Ogg
Monica Adkins
Nataleigh Adkins
Page 6
Margaret M. Rease passes February 16
Margaret M. Rease
Judith Cunningham Passes February 21
Judith Cunningham
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 12
North Bradley
Citizens To Local Officials: I Signed What?
Regarding petition for new
jail in Midland County
Coleman Area Library
03/08/2006
Vol 37 No 9
2 copies
Page 2
Coleman Area Library Story Hour
Page 6
Edna M. Mogg Passes March 1
Edna M. Mogg
Coleman
Page 12
Grace Baptist Church Holds Science Fair (Photo)
Isaac Davis
Abigail Haught
Alayna Haught
Sarah Covey
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
George R. Aultman Passes March 7
George R. Aultman
Coleman
Travis A. VanBuskirk Passes March 5
Travis A. VanBuskirk
Beaverton
Donald Render Passes March 5
Donald R. Render Sr.
Coleman
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 7
Helen Jean Benway Passes March 4
Helen Jean Benway
Raymond D. Burton Sr. Passes March 7
Raymond Dudley Burton Sr. Coleman
03/15/2006
Vol 37 No
10
2 copies
Page 5
03/22/2006
Coleman Lions Take Field Trip To Leader Dog
School
Vol 37 No 11 Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
2 copies. 1
has article cut
out.
Coleman
Sanford
Ann Laramie
Jennie Hinson
Maple Syrup Time At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Picnic in the Park?
Page 4
Page 8
Barbara C. Peters Passes March 10
Leonard L. Drake Passes March 12
Coleman
Richard C. Ross Passes March 12
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman Lions News
Upcoming Blood Drives For The Coleman Area Are;
Many names
Midland County Set To Become Smoke-Free
Coleman Area Library Story Hours
03/29/2006
Coleman Area Library
Vol 37 No
12
Page 4
Golden Gloves Boxing Champion Nathan Murphy
(Photo)
Nathan Murphy
Loren Partlo
Coleman Boxing Club
Page 5
Thomas J. Hagon Passes March 18
Thomas J. Hagon
Coleman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Alma College Announces Dean’s List For Fall Term Haley Filhart
2005
Bethany Kisser
04/05/2006
Vol 37 No
13
2 copies
Page 4
Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman
Hope (graduated from
Meridian High School,
parents from Sanford)
Many names
Coleman Area Library Story Hour
Coleman Area Library
Coleman Community
Network
04/12/2006
Vol 37 No
14
“Kids To Camp” Biker Rally & Poker Run
2 copies
Page 2
Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar
Page 11
Coleman Chronicles
Page 12
Country Jamboree April 15 At Clare Oddfellow
Lodge!
Clare
5th Annual “Tour De Trail” June 3
From Loomis Trail Head to
Coleman and back.
04/19/2006
Vol 37 No
15
Aerial Mosquito Treatment Program Set Begins April
13
Many names
2 copies
MAEAP Cropping System Is Open To Orchards,
Fruit Crops
Page 2
In Memoriam 1930-2002 (Photo)
Page 4
Stella Bauder Passes April 11
Poem by Dawn J. Chapman
Stella Bauder
Clare (formerly of
Coleman)
Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar
Page 8
V.F.W. Aux. To Hold Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Coleman Chronicles
04/26/2006
Vol 37 No
16
2 copies.
1front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12). The
other has
articles cut
out of the
front page.
Page 6
Page 7
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary
#5738 Clare
Many names
Coleman Area Library Story Hour
Coleman Area Library
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Sunday
Observance
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
The Sanford Centennial Museum Celebrates Arbor
Day
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
rd
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 3 Marking Period Many names
Coleman Middle School Girls Track Team Wins
Meet
Page 8
Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar
Page 11
Coleman Middle School Boys Track Takes Meet
Many names
DeVante Mitchell
Jacob Behmlander
Cory Lytle
Seth Wegener
Kaleb MacDonald
Travis Dice
Brad Smith
Sean Crowley
Heath VanHorn
Zach Michael
Ben Brown
Nick Boike
Stefan Jones
Dan Mogg
Kyle Rozanek
Jordan DeBaker
Chad Smith
Kyle Guisbert
Tyler Mayhew
Nathan Fox
Trevor McCormick
Max LaMee
Willie Acker
Jordan Wartella
Eric Careno
Ken Welther
Michael Pagels
Nick Gross
Dakota Mettert
Aron Hyer
Jake Mayhew
Eric Carbeno
Josh Oldham
Ben Brown
Nick Noike
Heath Van Horn
05/03/2006
Vol 37 No
17
Sanford Lions Install New Officers For Upcoming
Year
Bob Burnison
Bill Chilman
Denny Stine
Chuck Dinsmore
Joanne Burghardt
Charlene Burnison
Karen Migilo
Dale Green
Al Migilo
2 copies
Page 2
Crave Coffee? (Photos)
Jamie and Arlene Wilson
Blue Star Mothers Hold April Meeting
Ann Laramie
Thelma Jenks
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Sanford Lions White Cane Days May 5th & 6th
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fashion Ladies
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Page 5
Terry D. Hess Passes April 27
Terry D. Hess
Page 7
Coleman Middle School boys Track Results
Many names
Page 8
Coleman Middle School Girls Track Team Wins
Event
Many names
Page 12
Coleman Lions Make Donations
Mary Lewis
Mrs. Bugh
Service News
Blake A. Seamster
Coleman Area Library Story Hours
05/10/2006
Vol 37 No
18
2 copies
Page 4
Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Vol 37 No
19
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Military Women
05/17/2006
2 copies not
Sanford Memorial Day Parade, May 29
Coleman
Coleman
Coleman Area Library
Many names
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
completely
alike.
The Sanford Centennial Museums Communications
Room
05/24/2006
2 copies. 1
has front
page cut up
Page 7
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Blue Star Mothers Hold Meeting
Ann Laramie
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Join Isabella County Parks & Recreation 5th Annual
“Tour de Trail” Bike Event
Page 8
Page 9
05/31/2006
Sanford
Starting at Loomis Trail
Head in Loomis and going
to Coleman then back to
Loomis on the Pere
Marquette Rail-Trail
Coleman Middle School Boys Track Takes Second
At League Meet
Many names
Coleman Middle School Girls Track Takes League
Meet
Many names
Coleman Middle School Boys Track Team Beats
MPSH
Many names
Middle School Girls Track Team Loses Against
MPSH
Many names
Page 11
2005 Quality Water Report City of Coleman 5/11/06
Vol 37 No
21
Sanford Lions Thank Local Businesses
Page 4
Middle School Track Teams Compete At Evart
Many names
Coleman Middle School
Page 8
Gerald H. Slagle Passes May 20
Gerald H. Slagle
Sanford
Page 11
Coleman Middle School Boys Track Win Meet
Many names
Coleman Girls Middle School Track Team Wins Tri- Many names
Meet
Coleman Comets 2006 Spring Sports Calendar
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
4th Annual Quilt show June 9th, 10th
06/07/2006
Coleman Library
Vol 37 No
22
(Article cut out of front)
Page 2
Holly-Colt Industries Picnic June 10
Page 7
Senior Center Activities Scheduled for June
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Page 11
Coleman Lions Honor High School Seniors (Photos) Amanda Sian
Megan Griswald
Anna Brown
Heather Hunt
Keishia Yancer
Haley Hasanfratz
Curt Gordon
Many names
Mid-Michigan Energy Park with Ethanol, Biodiesel
Plants In Works
Page 12
06/14/2006
06/21/2006
Memorial Day Royalty (Photos)
Ashley Partlo
Megan Partlo
Robert Scarcliff
Gene Robinson
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 8
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 4th Marking Period Many names
Vol 37 No
24
Local Resident Honored By Legislators (Photos)
Vol 37 No
23
Tony Stamas
John Moolenaar
Yvonne Kittle
Kathy Bartlett
Sanford
Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial Museum
Page 4
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 10
Albert D. Heffron Jr. Passes June 18
Albert D. Heffron Jr.
You’re Invited To SonTreasure Island!
Page 12
Coleman (formerly of)
Faith United Methodist
Church, Coleman
Coleman Car Show 2006 (Photos)
Coleman Scouts Hold Yard Cleanup (Photos)
06/28/2006
Page 12
2 copies. 1 is
just page 1
Haley Filhart
Bethany Kisser
Coleman
Hope (graduate of Meridian
High School)
Tom G. Boettcher Passes June 18
Tom G. Boettcher
Hope
Christina A. Swan L.P.N. Passes June 20
Christina Ann Swan
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Quilt Show Announces Top Winners
(Photos)
Ruth Smith
Hazel Porter
Wilma Giester
Glenna Lewis
Megan Cozat
Ashley Cozat
Gretchen Rodammer
Pauline Rosebrock
Debra Ballard
Betty Foote
Gale Nelson
Vol 37 No
26
Page 6
07/05/2006
Alma College Students Named To Dean’s List
Vol 37 No
26
A Great Log Cabin Day At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
New Mosquito A Health Concern
and 2.
Page 6
Blue Krohn Passes June 23
Blue Krohn
Coleman
Page 8
Tricia Novy Memorial Benefit July 16, 2006
Tricia Novy
Sanford
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
New Comet Arrives!
Jaden Lee, parents Victoria
Moore and Jesse Allen
07/12/2006
Vol 37 No
27
Storage At The Sanford Centennial Museum
2 copies
Page 4
Tricia Novy Memorial Benefit July 16, 2006
Page 6
MDOT Project Roundup 2006
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Tricia Novy
Sanford
Many names
Picnic Scheduled For Sunday, July 16
Coleman Area Library
07/19/2006
Vol 37 No
28
Sanford Seniors Hawaiian Days (Photo)
April Day
Beatrice Breidinger
Virginia Lee
Tabitha Ankoviak
Becky Weirauch
Crista Pankey
Kailey Scott
Danielle Larson
Kamryn Scott
Rachel Steih
Sierra Williams
Katie Steih
2 copies
Page 4
Retired But Not Forgotten
Paul Pounders
Page 10
Wayne L. Halladay Passes July 12
Wayne Lee ‘Doc’ Halladay
Page 8
Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Semester
2005-2006
Many names
Page 6
House Of Glass (Photo)
Sanford
Story and photos by Bill
Sublette
Page 12
07/26/2006
Vol 37 No
29
2 copies
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Ground Is Broken For New Senior Center (Photo)
Steve Kin
Pat Wilson
Gene Robinson
Coleman
Book Signing August 8
Susan Leppert
Coleman Area Library
Harriet Simon Celebrating 80th
Harriet Simon
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
County Veterans Receive Nearly $7-Million in
Benefits
08/02/2006
Book Signing August 8 At Library
Susan Ileen Leppert
Page 7
Adele M. Serling Passes July 15
Adele M. Sterling
Page 9
MDOT Project Roundup 2006
Vol 37 No
30
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only (1,4,9,
10)
Ann Laramie
Thelma Jenks
Founder’s Day Kid’s Bike Contest
Page 4
Page 8
Page 10
Coleman Area Library
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Shelly M. Holsinger Passes July 23
Shelly M. Holsinger
Coleman
Stephen M. Coon Passes July 22
Stephen M. Coon Jr.
Coleman
Ethel E. Krause Passes July 21
Ethel E. Krause
Coleman
Ross Walter Passes July 23
Ross C. Walter
Born in Coleman
Eva E. Munger Passes July 21
Eva E. Munger
Freeland
John A. Reitz Passes July 21
John Anthony Reitz
Sanford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
08/09/2006
Vol 37 No
31
Lions Paint Town Hall And Gazebo For Historical
Society (Photos)
Bob Burnison
Sanford
Page 7
Kenneth O. Miller Passes July 24, 2006
Kenneth Oliver Miller
Beaverton
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
2 copies. 1 is Page 12
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
08/23/2006
Vol 37 No
33
3 copies. 1
copy front
and back
pages only
(1,2,11, 12)
Same day,
date but
different
headlines
Lions Club Gives Donation To Council On Aging
Coleman Lions Club
Mud Creek Crawl September 9, 2006
Sanford (near)
Castles In The Sand
Parkapalooza Sanford
Blue Star Mothers Hold Monthly Meeting
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Real Reason For
Founder’s Day
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Sanford Historical Society To Hold Founders Days
Celebration
2nd copy that Founder’s Day Is Coming Soon
is front and
back pages
only
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
City Of Coleman Receives Grant
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Many names
Police Dept.
Welcome Lion Dan Fachting (Photo)
Dand Fachting
Mary Jo Fachting
West Nile Cases On The Rise
Sheriff’s Department To Have Information Booth In
Rosebush
8/30/2006
Vol 37 No
34
Founder’s Day Pancake Breakfast
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Sanford Lions To Participate In Founder’s Day
Activities
2 copies. 1 is Page 2
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
Page 6
New Time & Day For Pre-School Story Time
Coleman Area Library
“Gospel Geezers” In Concert Sat., Sept. 2nd
Clare
Ryan M. Long Passes August 21
Ryan Mitchell Long
Coleman
Service News
Jessica N. Fairchild
Parents Dennis and Nicole
Doehring from Sanford,
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 12
Coleman Lions Club Announces Raffle Winners For John Zabik and son Matt
2006 (Photos)
Al Mueller
Larry Costley
Joan Brown
Joan Snyder and husband
Kirk
Coleman Wesleyan Welcomes New Pastor
09/06/2006
Vol 37 No
Pastor Dave and Rachel
Dyer and sons Ryan and
Jonathan
Coleman
35
Page 12
Bash On The Beach
Coleman Chronicles
09/13/2006
Vol 37 No
36
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back only.
Sanford (Parkapalooza)
Many names
St. Philip Neri To Hold Annual Chicken Dinner
Coleman
Country Music Program Sept. 16
Clare Oddfellow Lodge
Service News (Photo)
Jennifer L Lloyd-King
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Betrothment Party
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
New Time & Day for Pre-School Story Time
Page 7
09/20/2006
Sanford (graduate of
Meridian High School in
Sanford)
Coleman Area Library
Agnes L. Peters Passes Sept. 5
Agnes L. Peters
Sanford
Rita Mae Hoover Passes Sept. 5
Rita Mae Hoover
Freeland
Vol 37 No
37
Service News (Photo)
Jennifer L. Lloyd-King
Sanford (graduate of
Meridian High School)
Page 2
New DCECU Trail-side ATM Opens In Coleman
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Notice: Dog Owner!!!!
Lillian Dowd
Coleman
Arts & Crafts Bazaar Oct. 7
Coleman. Threat notice to
call pound if particular
dogs are seen on her land.
VFW Hall, Clare
Acclaimed Camerata Singers In Concert At Coleman
Faith United Methodist Church
09/27/2006
Vol 37 No
38
Page 6
Glenn Garrison Passes September 18
Glenn Garrison
Edenville
Page 7
Page 12
The Edenville, Estey And Gladwin Adventist
Churches To Host Bible-Based Series About The Ark
Of the Covenant
Hazel I. Snear Passes Sept. 16
Hazel I. Snear
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Free Preschool Vision Screening October 4, 2006
Coleman (formerly of
Clare)
Coleman Lions Club
The Gospel Geezers To Sing At Bethany Baptist
10/04/2006
Vol 37 No
39
2 copies. 1
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
Local High School Student Could Win A Trip To
Washington D.C. And A $30,000 Scholarship
Coleman VFW Post #1071
Local Student Could Win A $10,000 U.S. Savings
Bond
Coleman VFW Post #1071
Rain And Shine Makes For A Wonderful Founder’s
Day (Photos, and more photos on page 2)
Rex Van Horn
By Maria D, Ancic, SHS
George and Arlean Thornton Secretary
Gladwin Church Vegetarian Express
Page 11
Kenneth Lee Conger Passes September 22
Kenneth Lee Conger
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman
Free Preschool Vision Screening October 4, 2006
Coleman Lions Club
Pre-School Story Time
Coleman Area Library
Three Coleman Lions Receive Certificates Of
Appreciation (Photo)
Coleman Community Holiday Parade, Dec. 9
Mary Jo Fachting
Al Roeseler
Gordon Berthume
Ross Kent
Curt Gordon
10/11/2006
Vol 37 No
40
2 copies both Page 12
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fantastic Year (cont.
on page 2)
Coleman Chronicles
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Many names
US-10 BR (M-20) Roadwork To Start Monday, Oct.
16, In Midland County
10/18/2006
Vol 37 No
41
2 copies
Page 7
David Roy Thering Passes
David Roy Thering
Lawrence R. ‘Slim’ Miller Passes October 9
Lawrence R. ‘Slim’ Miller
Beaverton
Page 8
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration (Photos)
Richard E. Riegle
Patricia K. Burns
Coleman
Durand, MI
Currently residing in West
Branch, MI
Page 9
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Old Time Country Music Jamboree Sat., Oct. 21
Clare I.O.O.F. #333 Hall
Pre-School Story Time
Coleman Area Library
Clare Witch Project Fright Night, Oct. 21
Camp Rotary, Clare
Hi Coleman Tribune Readers
Coleman VFW To Hold Annual Fall Bazaar
10/25/2006
4 page
pullout
State of Michigan In The Circuit Court For The
county Of Midland (foreclosing gov. unit)
Vol 37 No
42
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Ghostly Bear
Gene Hopkins
Looking for classmates
from Coleman High School
who would be in their 80s.
Coleman VFW Ladies
Auxiliary
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
A Macabre Halloween At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
Page 2
Page 6
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Coleman High School Library Scholastic Book Fair
Liz And Dan Bailer Reunion
Shirley Loveless
Tim Page
T. J. Kinkel
Richard Loveless
Timmer Page
Theresa Page
Sharon Miller
Diane Page
Theresa Page
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Lions Hold Preschool Vision Screening
(Photos)
11/1/2006
Page 8
Faith United Methodist Holding Annual Harvest
Dinner, Nov. 3
Vol 37 No
43
Holiday Safety At The Sanford Centennial Museum
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only (1,2,11,
12)
Coleman
Local Students Graduate From Northwood
Sarah Shaffer
Matthew C. Shoffner
Katherine Shoffner
Adam M. Long
Sanford
Hope
Sanford
Coleman
Page 6
Jason Bingham Passes Oct. 22
Jason Stephen Bingham
Beaverton
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Community Holiday Parade, Dec. 9
Service News
Brandon R. Schultz
Graduated from Coleman
High School. Father from
Sanford.
Pre-School Story Time
11/08/2006
Vol 37 No
44
2 copies
Page 6
Page 12
Coleman Area Library
County Collecting Information For GIS Program
Whitney’s Celebrate 60 Years Of Marriage (Photos)
Jasper D. Whitney
Gladyslove M. Whitney
Sanford
Joseph Amrozowicz Passes Oct. 28
Joseph Amrozowicz
Formerly of Coleman
Sandra Kay ‘Todd’ Diehl Passes October 26
Sandra Kay ‘Todd’ Diehl
Clare
Helen Mitchell Bloom Passes October 29
Helen Boyd Mitchell Bloom Midland (Active volunteer
at the Sanford Senior
Center)
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Old Time Country Music Jamboree Sat., Nov. 18
11/15/2006
Clare I.O.O.F. #333 Hall
Vol 37 No
45
Page 5
MDOT Invites Public Comment On Draft 2007-2011
Five Year Transportation Program
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Organizations Support Holiday food Pantry
Drive
Thank You, Coleman Merchants
11/22/2006
Vol 37 No
46
Page 7
Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll First
Marking Period – 2006-2007
Coleman Children’s
Christmas Party Committee
Coleman Ladies VFW
Auxiliary 1071
Coleman High School Honor Roll First Marking
Period 2006-2007
Page 12
11/29/2006
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 37 No
47
Page 6
Coleman Holiday Parade Satuday, December 9th
12/06/2006
Vol 37 No
48
2 copies.
Page 2
Front and
back pages
only for both.
(1, 2, 11, 12)
Page 8
12/13/2006
Old Photos Found
Found on Coleman Road
near Coleman
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fruitcake History
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Pre-School Story Time
Coleman Library
Coleman Community To Usher In “The Reason For
The Season”
Roy and Roxy Smith
Dave and Candy
Bolenbaugh
Lynn Brugger
Ken and Darlene Clarke
Coleman Boy Wins Contest (Photo)
Kevin Pribbernow
Jeff Siegel
Riley Bell
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 37 No
49
Page 6
Do You Know This Family? (Photo)
Unidentified photo found in
Coleman
Blood Drive At Library Dec. 28
12/20/2006
Coleman Area Library
Vol 37 No
50
Rail-Trail Endowment Moves To Foundation
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Service News
Todd Nordman
Blood Drive At Library Dec. 28
Page 8
12/27/2006
Coleman
Coleman Area Library
Howard Tuck Passes Dec. 10
Howard M. Tuck
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman
Vol 37 No
51
Page 5
th
50 Anniversary Celebrated (Photo)
Jerry and Maxine (Morgan)
Bazsany
Blood Drive At Library Dec. 28
Page 7
Page 8
Coleman
Coleman Area Library
Coleman Middle School Honor Roll Second Marking Many names
Period 2006-2007
Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Marking
Period 2006-2007
Many names
Bernard J. Jones Passes Dec. 20
Bernard J. Jones
Alma
Opal Lucille “Colbry” Cross Passed December 20
Opal Lucille (Cobry) Cross
Alma
Sally J. Schmidt Passes Dec. 16
Sally J. Schmidt
Sanford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
01/03/2007
Vol 37 No
52
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
01/10/2007
Vol 38 No 2 The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Wedding Help
3 copies.
Front and
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
back pages
only
Reward Offered For Information On Pharmacy
Robbery
01/24/2007
Vol 38 No 3 Sanford Centennial Museum’s Charitable Cookbook
2 copies. 1 is Page 8
front and
back pages
only
Coleman Chronicles
01/31/2007
Vol 38 No 4 Charms Of The Sanford Centennial Museum
2 copies.
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
02/07/2007
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Many names
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Many names
Tropical Carnival Sat., February 24
Clare
Page 2
Two Blood Drives, Both Open To The Public
Coleman Wesleyan Church
Coleman High School
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 11
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll January 2007
Many names
Vol 38 No 5
02/14/2007
Vol 38 No 6 Sheets Named Parks & Recreation Chair
Bob Sheets
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Many names
02/21/2007
Vol 38 No 7 Area Student Named To Morrisville Dean’s List
Front and
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman Chronicles
Matthew R. Polak
Will oversee $1 million
Sanford Lake Park
Improvement Project
Sanford
back pages
only
Alma College Announces Dean’s List For Fall Term Haley Filhart
Bethany Kisser
02/28/2007
Vol 38 No 8 Sanford Centennial Museum’s Aprons (cont. on page
2)
2 copies. 1 is Page 6
front and
back pages
only
Coleman Chronicles
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Many names
Youth Baseball & Softball Registration Coming
Soon!
03/07/2007
Vol 38 No 9 A Little Bit Of Luck At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
2 copies.
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
03/14/2007
Vol 38 No
10
03/21/2007
Coleman Youth Athletic
Association
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 6
Richard McConkie Passes March 2
Richard “Dick” McConkie
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Northern Mich. Univ. Announces Dean’s List
Hanna B. Gates
Vol 38 No 11 Midland County Annual Park Permits And Picnic
Pavilions Now Available
Alma (born in)
Coleman
Sanford Lake Park
Page 2
Coleman High School Class Of 1997
Rachel (Loose) Rubio
Page 6
Lena Clarke Passes March 11
Lena Clarke
Relay For Life August 11 & 12
Coleman
Hope
Coleman
Beaverton High School
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Sr. Dance March 29
MMI To Hold Annual Spring Fling
Coleman’s Basketball Teams Have Outstanding
Season (Photos)
03/28/2007
Vol 38 No
12
2 copies.
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Clare Moose Lodge
Many names
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Shamrock Lessons
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
4-H Keeps Local Woman Young
Olive Deitsch
Betsy Evans
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Blood Drive Wed. April 4 At Clare VFW
Community Volunteers Key 4-H Efforts
04/04/2007
Betsy Evans
Julie Clark
Johanna Jozwiak
Mary and Bea Cameron
Mark Brubaker
Barb Junga
Juanita Martin
Maxine Brink
The Stanford Family
Vol 28 No
13
Page 2
Coleman Community network
Page 3
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival To Be Held on April
27, 28, 29, 2007
Page 7
Coleman High School Honor Roll fourth Marking
Period 2006-2007
Page 8
Coleman Elementary School Honor Roll 3rd Marking Many names
Many names
Period 2006-2007
Page 12
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman High School Class of 1997
Rachel (Loose) Rubio
Coleman VFW To Hold Auctions
Swiss Steak Dinner At Rosebush UMC
04/11/2007
Rosebush United Methodist
Church
Vol 38 No
14
Page 6
Page 12
William B. McDougle Passes March 21
William B McDougle
Coleman
Sue (Mzyk) Becker Passes March 30
Sue (Mzyk) Beck
Sanford
Evelyn Marie Wrisley Passes April 1 (Photo)
Evelyn Marie Wrisley
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Aerial Assault On Mosquitoes Set To Start
Coleman Girls Track Win first Home Meet
04/18/2007
Vol 38 No
15
Midland County Marks National Health Week
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
By Coach Falor
Many names
Swiss Steak Dinner At Rosebush UMC
Smiths To Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photos)
04/25/2007
Vol 38 No
16
Edwardian Cooking At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
2 copies
Page 6
Coleman Chronicles
Free Poetry Contest Open To Coleman Residents
Gordon ad Eunice Smith
Coleman
By Maria D. Ancic, SWS
Secretary
Many names
05/02/2007
Page 7
Steven R. Davis Passes April 14
Steven R. Davis, Sr.
Coleman
Vol 38 No
17
William E. Mayhew Passes April 21
William Ervin Mayhew
Coleman
Iva E. Methner Passes April 19
Iva E. Methner
Coleman
Stephanie N. Smith Passes April 17
Stephanie N. Smith
Beaverton
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Smiths To Celebrate 50th
Gordon and Eunice Smith
Page 12
05/09/2007
Vol 38 No
18
Page 8
th
05/16/2007
Vol 38 No
19
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only
Party in Gladwin
Happy 90 Birthday (Photo)
Unidentified photo asking
for identity sent to
Coleman. May 12 BD
Community Thanked
Coleman Lions Club
Local Man On Winning Senior USA National
Softball Team
Fred Ducham
Sanford Centennial Museum’s 1758 Recipe
Page 4
Country & Gospel Concert At Clare Middle School
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Sanford
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Many names
Coleman Community Network Holding golf FunRaiser
05/23/2007
Vol 38 No
20
2 copies
Civil War Nurses
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Mosquito Control Begins Summer Treatment
Page 4
Service News
Nathan R. Thorn
Page 5
Page 8
Stanley Lorenc Passes May 11
Stanley Lorenc
Coleman
Doris Brugger Kreh Jewell Parsons Passes May 4
Doris Brugger Kreh Jewell
Parsons
Burial in Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman June Fest Activities
5/30/2007
Attention! Memorial Day Breakfast
Coleman VFW Hall
Vol 38 No
21
Historic Wooden Silos
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Page 4
Class Of 1977 Holding 30 Year Reunion
Coleman High School
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Class Of ’97 Seeking Classmates
Rachel (Loose) Rubio
nd
2 Annual “Kids To Camp” Biker Rally & Poker
Run
Coleman Community
Network
Sweet Adelines Compete In Regional Competition
Shepherd
Benefit Dinner/Auction For Don Edmonds
Don Edmonds
06/06/2007
Vol 38 No
22
Sanford Centennial Museum Is Open
2 copies
Page 5
Casey P. Zylman Deserves Our Honor
Casey Philip Zylman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman VFW
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Coleman Car Show This Weekend (Photo)
06/13/2007
Vol 38 No
23
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Outhouse
2 copies. 1
front and
back pages
only
Page 4
Norval G. Arnold Passes June 4
Norval G. Arnold
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 38 No
A Colorful Log Cabin Day At The Sanford
06/20/2007
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Clare
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
2 copies.
Front and
back pages
only
24
Centennial Museum
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Vol 38 No
25
Many names
Coleman JuneFest 2007 (Photo)
Story and photos by Bill
Sublette
VBS At Faith United Methodist
Coleman
House Leadership Threatens Local Residents With
Cuts In Services
06/27/2007
Secretary
Bill Caul
Sanford Centennial Museum’s New Seamstress
2 copies front Page 8
and back
pages only
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
07/04/2007
Vol 38 No
26
Sanford Centennial Museum Celebrated A Cozy Log
Cabin Day
2 copies 1 is
front and
back pages
only
Page 5
Coleman High School Honor Roll Sixth Marking
Period 2006-2007
Many names
Thomas E. Sheredy Passes June 24
Thomas E. Sheredy
By Maria D. ancic, SHS
Secretary
City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Ordinance No. 112
amending ordinance no.
104.
Many names
Coleman Library News
Coleman June Fest Quilt Show Results
Coleman
Phyllis Roberts
Alice Haggart
Pauline Rosebrock
Trisha House
Glenda Lewis
Safety Town Still Has Openings!
Funke Obtains Masters Degree
07/11/2007
Vol 38 No
27
2 copies. 1 is Page 5
front and
back pages
only
Coleman Elementary
Sanford Elementary
Jessica L. Funke
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Red Longjohns
Coleman High School Honor Roll 2nd Semester
2006-2007
Coleman
By Maria D. Ancic, SHS
Secretary
Many names
Mosquito Control: West Nile Virus a Summer
Concern
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Northern Michigan announces Dean’s List
Hanna B. Gates
Jamie M. Damore
Coleman
Freeland
Thanks From Coleman Community Network
2007 Golf Committee
Depression Kids Picnic
Coleman
Coleman Library News
07/18/2007
Vol 38 No
28
Mosquito Control: West Nile Virus a Summer
Concern
Page 5
George E. Kalmar Passes July 10
George E. Kalmar
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman
VFW Auctions Canceled
Coleman VFW
Community Blood Drive August 2
Coleman Wesleyan Church
Fike Family Reunion Held
Paul Nestor
Levi and Rebecca Fike
Delores Fike Cluley
Genise Rease Oldenburg
Coleman
Lynn Fike Brugger
Edwin Weihl
Dottie Brugger
Ruth (Arnold) Bills
Kenneth Fike
Stanley Dale
Orval Arnold
Russell Brugger
Mike and Rebecca Crampton
07/25/2007
Vol 38 No
29
2 copies
Sanford Lions To Participate In Founder’s Day
Activities
Page 5
08/01/2007
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Going Green Quilt
Show
Vol 38 No
30
2 copies. 1 is Page 5
front and
back pages
only
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Keller Memorial Luncheon July 28
Helen Keller
Haines Appointed County Clerk
Scott I. Haines
Weed Ordinance City Of Coleman
City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice
08/08/2007
2 copies. 1
front and
back pages
Coleman V.F.W.
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Vol 38 No
31
The Art And Care Of Quilts
Bob & Charlene Burnison (Photo)
Ordinance No 112 to
amend the city of Coleman
payment in lieu of taxes
(pilot) ordinance No. 104
Many names
By The Sanford Historical
Society
David Wenzel
Sanford
only.
Page 4
Alta M. McFarland Passes July 25
Alta M. McFarland
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Miss Is Finalist
Tatsiana Koelbel
08/15/2007
Vol 38 No
32
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
2 copies.
1front and
back pages
only
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
08/22/2007
Vol 38 No
33
Great Happenings For Founder’s Day 2007
3 copies
08/29/2007
Coleman
Coleman
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Many names
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Teer Receives Prestigious Law Enforcement Award
Daniel Teer
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 38 No
34
Service News
Timothy R. Hicks Jr.
Coleman
Page 4
Cletus F. Wendling Passes August 14
Cletus Frank Wendling
Sanford
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Area Library Story Hour
Coleman Lions Club Announces Annual Raffle
Winners
09/05/2007
Vol 38 No
35
Diane Kuehn
Charlie Brown
Mark DeSmet
Paul Bunyan’s Bean Soup
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Parkapalooza Has Arrived
Sanford
Page 5
St. Philip Neri Annual Chicken Dinner Sept. 16
Coleman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Winner Of Lions Raffle (Photo)
Diane Kuehn
Coleman Lions Club
Curt Gordon
09/12/2007
Vol 38 No
36
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
St. Philip Neri Annual Chicken Dinner
Hoffmans To Celebrate 50th (Photo)
Dave and Karolyn Hoffman
Coleman
2nd Annual “Mr. Fanny Classic” Golf Outing
September 29
Joe Fancovic
Beaverton High School
Show Your Community Support
Marilyn Schaar
Coleman
Dick Graham
Miss Beaverton
Dick Francis
Fern Francis Vandenberg
Dave Thornton
By The Sanford Historical
Society
09/19/2007
Vol 38 No
37
(Front and back pages only. Nothing local)
09/26/2007
Vol 38 No
38
Thank You, Dick Graham, For Founder’s Day
2 copies
Coleman
Park Improvement Plan Underway
Sanford Lake Park
Sanford’s Historical Bank Robbery
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Pages 2 and
3
Pages 2 and 3 unreadable/blurry
Page 4
Coopers Celebrate 50th Anniversary (Photos)
George and Audrey Cooper
Coleman
Page 5
Walter Allen Bills Passes September 19
Walter Allen Bills
Coleman
Page 6
Page 6 is unreadable/blurry
Page 7
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Fund Raiser For Erica A. Gough
Erica Ann Gough
Donate Your Old Cell Phones To The girls Varsity
Basketball Program
Coleman VFW
Coleman High School
10/03/2007
Vol 38 No
39
Sanford Celebrates Founder’s Day (Photos)
Keith Francis
Fern Vandenberg
Grand Marshalls
2 copies. 1
front and
back pages
only.
Page 5
Georgia M. Abrahamian Passes September 19
Georgia M. Abrahamian
Coleman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
th
50 Anniversary Open House (Photos)
10/10/2007
Janice and Orrie Page
Coleman
Lions Collect Used Hearing Aids
Coleman
VFW Auxiliary To Hold Bazaar
Clare
Vol 38 No
40
Atkinson named new Register of Deeds
Julie Atkinson
Scott I. Haines
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman community Holiday Parade, Dec. 8
Fund Raiser For Erica A. Gough
10/17/2007
Vol 38 No
41
2007’s Hard Work At The Sanford Centennial
Museum
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Page 6
MDOT Completes Work To Upgrade US-127 Mile
Markers
Page 9
Dorothy J. Toner Passes October 7
Erica Ann Gough
Coleman VFW
By The Sanford Historical
Society
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only
Pages 10-14 State of Michigan In The Circuit Court For The
county Of Midland
10/24/2007
Vol 38 No
42
A Wonderful Quilt Show By The Sanford Historical
Society
Many names
Dorothy J. Toner
Sanford
2007 Forfeiture Properites
2 copies. 1
only goes to
page 8
Page 5
Page 8
Farm Service Agency Designates 34 Michigan
Counties As Agriculture Disaster Areas
Laura Lewis Passes Oct. 10
Laura Joan Lewis
Coleman
Gerald A. Halfmann Passes October 16
Gerald A. Halfmann
Coleman
Karl F. Meyerholt Jr. Passes October 16
Karl F. Meyerholt Jr.
Sanford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Halloween Party Oct. 31
Coleman Lions Club
Page 10-14
State of Michigan In The Circuit Court For The
County Of Midland
2007 Forfeiture Properties
10/31/2007
Vol 38 No
43
A Wonderful “Going Green” Quilt Show At The
Sanford Historical Museum (Photos)
2 copies.
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
11/07/2007
Vol 38 No
44
Page 4
Many names
Coleman Middle School 7th Grade Honor Roll 2007- Many Names
2007 Marking Period
Coleman Middle School 2007-2008 8th Grade Honor Many names
Roll, 1st Marking Period
Page 5
Karen E. Lee Passes October 26
Karen E. Lee
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Community Holiday Food Drive
Coleman Area Library Story Hour
11/14/2007
Vol. 38 No
45
Clare
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Arc Of Central Michigan To Meet
Clare VFW
Community Leaders Honor Veterans
11/21/2007
Vol 38 No
46
2 copies. 1 is
front and
back pages
only
Page 4
Rail-Trail Closed Between Midland And Sanford
Fire Chief Honored For Volunteer Leadership
Bob McNett
Coleman High School Honor Roll First Marking
Period 2007-2008
Many names
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 1st Marking Period Many names
11/28/2007
Vol 38 No
47
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
12/05/2007
Vol 38 No
48
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Boy Scouts Holding Information Meeting
Coleman Community To Usher In The Holiday
Season
12/12/2007
Vol 38 No
49
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
12/19/2007
Vol 38 No
50
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Thank You!
Becky Lewis
Ruth Campbell
Lillian Dowd
Pastor Shannon
Rose Ullum
Colon and Laura Laney
Coleman VFW and Ladies
Auxiliary
Cash Reward Up to $2,500
Coleman post office
vandalized
Library Blood Drive
Coleman Library
12/26/2007
Vol 38 No
51
Sanford Historical Society
Dorothy George
Master Garden Club
Lions Club
2 copies. 1is
front and
back only
Page 4
Erma M. Moore Passes Dec. 17
Erma M. Moore
Coleman
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Area Library Story Hour
01/02/2008
Front and
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only
Vol 38 No
52
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Thanks To The Community
Roy and Roxy Smith
Lynn Brugger
Dave and Candy
Bolenbaugh
Ken and Darlene Clarke
01/09/2008
Vol 39 No 1
Front and
back pages
only
01/16/2008
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 39 No 2 Cancer Patients Supported Through Grant From Elsa
U. Pardee Foundation
Legislature Must Stop Dirty Coal Plants As New
Report Warns Great Lakes At Risk
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Taxpayers Are Due Their change After A $350
Million Budget Surplus
01/23/2008
Vol 39 No 3 Grief Series Assists Individuals Coping With Loss
Series held in Alma
Collection Program Expands
Front and
back pages
only
Hazardous materials
collection
MidMichigan Home Care Named National Best
Practice Agency
01/30/2008
Vol 39 No 4 Time
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Many names
Annual Soup Salad Supper, February 9
02/06/2008
Vol 39 No 5 New Director Starts At Pinecrest
Rosebush United Methodist
Women
Jean Senniger
Leona Falkenstein
Mark Royer
Dana Schilling
2 copies, both
front and
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only
Midland County Sheriff’s Dept. Investigates Crash
Teacup Cupcakes
Page 8
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Front and
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only
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
02/20/2008
State of Michigan Finds Cost Savings In Move To
“Buy Michigan First”
Jennifer Granholm
Front and
back pages
only
Select Michigan Cherries For A Sweet Midwinter
Treat February Is National Cherry Month
02/13/2008
Vol 39 No 6
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Area Library Story Hour
02/27/2008
Front and
back pages
only
Area Students Named To Dean’s List
Michelle L. Cox
Keshia W. Yancer
Coleman
Coleman
Service News (Photo)
Christopher S. Back
Coleman (Graduated from
Clare High School)
Vol 39 No 8 Games People Play
By The Sanford Historical
Society
03/12/2008
Vol 39 No
10
Front and
back pages
only
Local Young Farmers Gather Skills, Ideas At Ag
Conference
Coleman VFW & Aux. Announces Contest Winners
(Photos)
Michael Parrish
Sandy Onstedder
Tonya Ladensack
Wayne Reinhardt
Matthew Noble
Joanna Berlein
Jacquelyn Downs
Auston Baller
Jennifer Pock
Berthume Receives 25 Year Award From Coleman
Lions
Gordon Berthume
Coleman Lions
Coleman Lions Holding annual Raffle
03/19/2008
Vol 39 No 11 American’s Comfort Foods
2 copies front
and back
pages only
Coleman Chronicles
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Many names
Mobile Food Pantry In Coleman
03/26/2008
Vol 39 No
12
2 copies front
and back
pages only
04/02/2008
Front and
back pages
only
Service News (Photo)
Lorin R. Bailey
Spring Has Sprung
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Vol 39 No
13
Michigan’s February Jobless Rate Edges Upward
Coleman Chronicles
Sanford
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Many names
Many names
City Of Coleman Holding Bake Sale
04/09/2008
Vol 39 No
14
MDOT To Hold Public Meeting Regarding US-10
Reconstruction In Midland County
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Bake Sale
Coleman
Rosebush United Holding Spaghetti Supper
04/16/2008
Vol 39 No
15
2 copies front Page 8
and back
pages only
Country Music Dance At Senior Center
Coleman
It’s Pie Time
By The Sanford Historical
Society
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Aerial Assault On Mosquitoes Set To Begin
04/23/2008
Vol 39 No
16
3 copies page
1 and 2 only
and one with
pages 9, 10,
11, 12 added.
Midland County Mosquito
Control
County Veterans Awarded Benefits
MDOT Begins M-18 (North State Street)
Reconstruction Monday, April 14, In Gladwin
Cleaning Time At The Sanford Historical Society
05/07/2008
Page 2
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period Many names
Vol 39 No
18
Safety Town Offered At Sanford Elementary
Page 5
Jack C. Huss Passes April 26
Jack C. Huss
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Completes New Housing & Park Project
Coleman
Safety Town Offered At Coleman Elementary
05/14/2008
Vol 39 No
19
Page 4
2007 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report city of
Coleman 5/02/08
Coleman
Page 5
City Of Coleman Residents Pleas Take Notice
Ordinance No. 113 to
amend the city of Coleman
payment in lieu of taxes
(Pilot) ordinance no 104.
Page 8
05/21/2008
Vol 39 No
20
In Loving Memory of Edward M. Sayers August 7,
1930 – May 6, 2008
Edward M. Sayers
Coleman
Celebrating 50th Wedding Anniversary (Photos)
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hoggard
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast
Coleman VFW
Just In Time for Summer Fun
Midland County Mosquito
Control
Service News
2 copies. One Page 4
pages 3 and 4
only
Daryl L. Szarenskui
Beverley M. Szarenski
The Sanford Centennial Museum Is Opening
By Cramer the Cobbler,
The Sanford Historical
Society
Page 5
Jane P. Byers Passes May 8
Jane P. Byers
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
06/04/2008
Vol 39 No
Pages 1 and 2 22
only
Mother lives in Sanford
Sanford
Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast
Coleman VFW Ladies
Auxiliary #1071
A Lady’s Summer Fun
By Maria D. Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
06/11/2008
Vol 39 No
23
Vacationland Rocks
By Maria D. Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
$174,000 Awarded To Area Students In pursuit Of
Career In Health Care
Beaverton: Heather Proctor
Natosha Saylor, Shawna
Spitler, Jessica Witer
Clare: Robert Briggs, James
Doherty, Rachel Doherty,
Renee Doherty, Laurie
Hillyard, Julie Hipkins,
Brianna McGregor, Deborah
McPhall, Sara Schnur,
Helene Vossos
Coleman: Robert Baker
Sanford: Kimberly Birch,
Ashley Fairfield
Page 4
Norma Irene Knapp Passes June 4
Norma Irene Knapp
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman VFW Holds Memorial Breakfast (Photo)
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Zylman Coleman VFW Ladies
Casey P. Zylman
Auxiliary
Barbara Schaar
Coleman
M-20 Bridge Repairs Began June 2, In Midland
06/18/2008
06/25/2008
Vol 39 No
24
County Connection Institutes Modest Fare Hike
Page 5
Kenneth J. Little Passes June 8
Kenneth John Little
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 39 No
25
Log Cabin Day 2008
Page 4
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 4th Marking Period Many names
Page 5
John D. Whalen Passes June 18
2 copies. One Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman
By Maria D. Ancic,
Sanford Historical Society
Coleman (formerly of)
Many names
is front and
back pages
only
Clare High School School Student Attending
Michigan Freedom Academy (Photo)
07/02/2008
The Sanford Centennial Museum Remembers July 4,
1974
Page 4
Coleman High School Honor Roll 6th Marking
Period 2007-2008
Many names
Page 5
Earl D. Funke Passes June 23
Earl D. Funke
Coleman
Wallace ‘Cy’ Brand Passes June 25
Wallace ‘Cy’ Brand
Coleman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Konopnicki – Sakowsky Rites Read At St. Phillips
Church Saturday Morning
Katherine Konopnicki
Joseph Sakowsky
Vol. 39 No
27
3 copies. One
is page 1 and
2 only
By Maria Ancic, Sanford
Historical Society
By Maria D. Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Happy Birthday
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Page 3
Governor Announces 14 Service Stations To Receive
Incentives for Ethanol (E85) Conversions
Page 4
Coleman High School Honor Roll Sixth Marking
Periods (2007-2008)
Many names
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Meet The Lap Blanket Lady! (Photo)
Vol 39 No
Coleman
Detroit
A Sunny Log Cabin Day 2008
Going Once, Going Twice
07/16/2008
Clare
Vol 39 No
26
Page 8
07/09/2008
Adam McQueen
Foreclosure sale in Midland
county
Josephine Miller
Coleman VFW
Puppet Show At The Library
Coleman
The Sanford Centennial Museum’s Gardens
By Maria D. Ancic, The
28
Front and
back pages
only on first
copy. 2nd
copy is page
one and 2
only.
Page 8
Sanford Historical Society
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Depression Era Picnic Scheduled For July 20
Coleman Wesleyan Church
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
07/23/2008
Vol 39 No
29
An Old-Fashioned Washday
Front and
back pages
only on one
copy. 2nd
copy is page
one and 2
only.
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Brugger Family Reunion 2008 (Photo)
Betty J. Tyslicky
W.R. (Bud) Brugger
Willo Shady Hawkins
Meriem Bastuk
Delmar Brugger
Donald Brugger
Stanley Brugger
Norman Brugger
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Robinson Is Outstanding VFW Auxiliary Member
Josephine Miller
07/30/2008
Vol 39 No
30
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
(Photo)
Dorothy Robinson
Rosebush United Methodist Holding Pig Roast Aug.
23
08/06/2008
Vol 39 No
31
2 copies, one
is front and
Back pages
only
Page 4
Founder’s Day 2008
By Cramer The Cobbler
The Sanford Historical
Society
Mud Creek Crawl September 6
Sanford Pine Haven
Recreation Area
Alva Aaron McReynolds Passes July 26
Alva Aaron McReynolds
Coleman
Barbara J. Barber Passes July 29
Barbara J. Barber
Beaverton
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
08/13/2008
Vol 39 No
32
Sanford Lions Club Rummage Sale
Front and
back pages
only
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Lions Introduce New Members (Photo)
Daryl and Sally Ward
Gordon and Bonnie
Berthume
Rosebush United Methodist Holding Pig Roast Aug.
23
08/20/2008
Vol 39 No
33
2 copies
Sanford Founder’s Day Celebration September 6 &
7, 2008
Courts Help Public Libraries
Coleman Area Library
Crocheting At The Sanford Centennial Museum
Page 5
Alfred J. Miller Passes August 10
Alfred J. Miller
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Freeland
Rosebush United Methodist Holding Pig Roast Aug.
23
08/27/2008
Vol 39 No
34
Lumberjack Justice
3 copies
Page 6
Coleman Lions Announce Winners Of 2008 Raffle
Marie Green
Willy Werner
Duane Novak
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
09/03/2008
Vol 39 No
35
Page 8
09/10/2008
Vol 39 No
36
3 copies
By Cramer the Cobbler The
Sanford Historical Society
Tropical Carnival Sept. 13 At Rebekah Lodge
Clare
Rebekah Lodge To Hold Country Jamboree
Clare
Summer’s Swan Song
Parkapalooza Sanford Lake
Lumberjack Justice
By Cramer the Cobbler,
The Sanford Historical
Society
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Romatz Family Holds Annual Reunion
Betty Alice and Daryl
Campau
Mikayla Eberhart
Bernice Miller
Favorite Bean Soup
By Cramer the Cobbler,
The Sanford Historical
Socity
Sanford Centennial Museum’s Fall Quilt Show
Page 4
Page 5
Floyd Jenkins Passes Aug. 25
Floyd Jenkins
Coleman (formerly of)
Carol K. Jones Passes Sept. 3
Carol Kay Jones
Coleman
St. Philip Neri To Hold Chicken Dinner
Coleman
City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice
Coleman City Council
Meeting public notice
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Senior Center Hosting Country Music
Dance
09/17/2008
Coleman
Vol 39 No
37
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
3rd Annual gold Outing Scholarship Fund-raiser
Joe Fancovic
Mary Ruth Fancovic
Louis Fancovic
Coleman
Baker Receives 500 Hour Pin (Photo)
Thelma Baker
Josephine Miller
Coleman VFW Ladies
Auxiliary Post 1071
09/24/2008
Vol 39 No
38
US-10 Westbound Bridge Demolition Work Begins
In Midland County
Sanford Lake
10/01/2008
Vol 39 No
39
A Fun Founder’s Day 2008
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Sanford Founder’s Day Is Lots Of Fun! (Photos)
Beryl and Harry Woods
Jenny Allswede
Page 4
Roger A. Maynard Passes Sept. 24
Roger A. Maynard
Page 5
City Of Coleman Residents Please Take Notice
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Local Student Could Win A $20,000 U.S. Savings
Bond
Josephine Miller
Rosebush UMC To Host Turkey Dinner
Coleman VFW Aux. Organizing Bazaaar
Coleman Community Network Becomes Railway
Family Center
Local High School Student Could Win Trip To
Coleman
Coleman City Council
Meeting notice
Washington D.C. And A $30,000 Scolarship
Page 8
10/15/2008
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
3rd Annual Gold Outing Scholarship Fund-raiser
Joe Fancovic
Coleman
Vol 39 No
41
Service News (Photo)
Justine E. Young
Marcine Moore
Mother Marcine Moore of
Sanford
Page 5
Eva K. Arthur Passes Oct. 6 (Photo)
Eva K. Arthur
Coleman
Jaynee Leigh Hale Passes October 6
Jaynee Leigh Hale
Sanford burial
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Knights Of Columbus Announces Raffle Winners
Henry Moon
Grace Kirby
Maxine Nelson
Jerry Overton
Sanford
Beaverton
Coleman
Beaverton
Disability Network Names New Board Member
Rick Konsdorf
Coleman (resident)
Midland Community Singled Out
Roger Garner
Page 8
10/22/2008
Vol 39 No
42
3 copies
Squash Delicious
By Cramer the Cobbler,
The Sanford Historical
Society
Page 4
Vernon L. Murray Passes October 14
Vernon L. Murray
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
North Bradley
Larcenies From Motor Vehicles
Coleman
Coleman Story Hour
Coleman Library
10/29/2008
Vol 39 No
43
Patriotic Women
By Maria D. Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
3 copies
Page 4
Faith United To Hold Harvest Dinner
Coleman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Lions Welcome New Members (Photos)
Ann Roeseler
Angela M. O’Rourke
Jamie Marie DeCatur
Karen Bertodatto
Country Jamborees To Be Held At Clare
11/05/2008
Vol 39 No
44
2 copies
Soup Tureens
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Sanford Lions Announce 2008 Peace Poster Contest
Winner
Travis Webb
Grabrielle Blanchard
Haley Jackson
Loni Zolman
Kayla Callahan
Alex Dever
Maddie Bohn
Page 4
Adelbert “Del” Owen Keller Passes Oct. 23
Adelbert “Del” Owen Keller Coleman/Clare
Page 5
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
11/12/2008
Vol 39 No
45
Thankful Basket
4 copies
Page 6
Venison Valets (Photos)
Russell Smith
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman VFW Present Flag To CCN (Photo)
Merlin Dana
Richard Walagorski
Thomas Getgood
Gene Robinson
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Countryside Custom
Butchering and Smith and
Sons Meat Processing
11/19/2008
Vol 39 No
46
Apples
3 copies
Page 4
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll 1st Marking Period Many names
Page 5
Marion M. Kalmar Passes Nov. 6
Coleman
James A. Aschnepp Passes November 11
Farwell
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Many names
Central Michigan Pastor Assists Celebrity
Paranormal Investigator
11/26/08
Vol 39 No
47
(front and
back pages
only)
Greg Haggart
Nancy Haggart
Marilyn’s Memorial
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Sportsmen Can Help Needy Families
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Lions Receive Two Grants
Coleman VFW Ladies Attend District Meeting
(Photo)
12/03/2008
Vol 39 No
48
Pages 1 and 2
only
12/10/2008
Lillian Dowd
Gloria Phelps
Josephine Miller
Christmas In July Display
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Michigan Earns High Marks As A Bicycle-Friendly
State
Vol 39 No
49
Senior Services Programs & Support Groups
Scheduled for December
Page 4
Coleman Community Calendar For December Food
Drive And Parade
Page 5
Janice M. Hafer Passed Nov. 29
Janice M. Hafer
Gladwin (formerly of
Coleman)
Lucinda M. Oliver Passes November 30
Lucinda M. Oliver
Sanford
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Page 8
Coleman
Wall Of Veterans (Photo)
Coleman VFW Post 1071
Coleman Celebrating The Holiday Season And Their Richard “Dick” Forsberg
25th Holiday Parade
Coleman Lions To Hold Chili Supper
12/17/2008
Vol 39 No
American Made Christmas Gifts
By Maria Ancic, The
50
3 copies. One
ront and back
pages only
Page 8
Sanford Historical Society
“Marilyn’s Memorial” (Photo)
John Billingsley
Jane Schuman
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Coleman Story Hour
Coleman High School 2008 Homecoming King and
Queen (Photo)
12/24/2008
Page 5
12/31/2008
01/07/2009
Coleman Library
Aranda Bushre
Lance Mayhew
Vol 30 No
51
3 copies. One Page 4
pages 4 and 5
only
Sanford Centennial
Museum
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Hectic Holidays
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Blood Drive At Library Dec. 30th
Coleman Library
Thank You To The Community
Coleman VFW
Vol 39 No
52
Page 4
Coleman High School Honor Roll Second Marking
Period 2008-2009
Many names
Page 5
Robert A. Ranck Passed Dec. 24
Robert A. Ranck, Sr.
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 40 No 1 Hot Cocoa Or Hot Chocolate?
3 copies
Page 8
Coleman
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Service News
Robin L. Bellinger
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Thanks From VOD/Patriot Pen Chairman
Mr. Cone
Mrs. Pickford
Sanford
Janell Sasse
Chuck Moore
Danielle Little
Andrea Fausett
Brittany Letts
Melissa Welthes
Josephine Miller
01/14/2009
Vol 40 No 2 Old Christmas Cards
4 copies
01/21/2009
Federal Flood Insurance Now Available In Jerome
Township
Page 4
Service News
Samuel J. Truslow
Coleman
Page 5
Crystal Ann Bower Passes January 5
Crystal Ann Bower
Coleman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 40 No 3 Ford Homes Historic District
3 copies (1 is Page 5
front and
back pages
only)
Page 8
01/28/2009
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Peggy J. Ranck Passes January 10
Peggy June Ranck
Coleman (born in)
Ronald N. Brokaw Passes January 11
Ronald Neil Brokaw
Coleman (formerly of)
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Local V.F.W. Voice of Democracy Winner (Photos)
Janell Sasse
Josephine Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Sasse
Danielle Little
Vol 40 No 4 Your Herbal Garden
2 copies (1 is Page 5
front and
Jack Malcom Knapp Passes January 20 (Photo)
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Jack Malcolm Knapp
Coleman (formerly of)
back pages
only)
Page 8
02/04/2009
3 copies (2
Page 5
just front and
back pages)
Page 8
Many names
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Coleman elementary Honor Roll 2nd Marking Period Many names
Elton H. Grace Passes Feb. 2
Elton H. Grace
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Frances Mogg Celebrating 95 birthday (Photo)
Frances Mogg
Coleman VFW
Service News
Ian H. Bolvin
Coleman
Vol 40 No 7 A Spring Sentiment
2 copies (1 is Page 8
front and
back pages
only)
02/25/2009
Coleman Chronicles
Vol 40 No 6 A Lost Town
Page 4
02/18/2009
Many names
Vol 40 No 5
Page 8
02/11/2009
Coleman Chronicles
Coleman Chronicles
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Many names
Vol 40 No 8 Corest Time
2 copies
Page 4
Shepherd
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
TDS Donates Van To School District (Photo)
Ron Cay
Gordon Melchi
Sarina Gleason
Northwood Names Fall Term Honors List
Amanda L. Bailer
Shannon D. Murphy
Keshia W. Yancer
Sasha C. Foley
Coleman
Coleman
Coleman
Sanford
03/04/2009
Page 5
Florence C. Mayhew Passes February 16
Florence C. Mayhew
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Vol 40 No 9 Corktown
3 copies (1 is Page 4
front and
back pages
only)
Page 5
Vol 40 No
10
2 copies
Evelyn Brown Warner
Coleman
Allen E. Forsberg Passes February 19 (Photo)
Allen E. Forsberg
Coleman
Melvin Hitchcock Passes February 22
Melvin “Mike” Hitchcock
Beaverton
2008 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City of
Coleman March 4, 2009
Many names
Green-Glaze Dishes
Service News
Page 4
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Evelyn Brown Warner Passes February 21
Coleman Chronicles
03/11/2009
Coleman
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Derek M. Breece
Beaveton
State Set-Aside Funds Awarded
Mobile Food Pantry To Be In Coleman
Page 8
Coleman Chronicles
Many names
Lion Al Muller Honored For Years Of Service
Al Mueller
03/18/2009
Vol 40 No 11 Roscommon
2 copies
Page 4
Jerry V. Sian Passes March 6 (Photo)
Page 5
News From The Coleman Lions
04/15/2009
Coleman Lions club
By Maria Ancic The
Sanford Historical Society
Jerry V. Sian
Sanford
Vol ?
Pages 5,6,7,8 Page 5
only
Michigan’s Earth Day
By Maria Ancic, The
Sanford Historical Society
Page 6
Service News
Joseph Gratson
Lynda Perry
Grandmother from Sanford
Coleman Elementary Honor Roll
Many names
Charles W. Buck Passes March 28 (Photo)
Charles W. Buck
Gladwin
Eyvonne Leeck Passes April 4
Eyvonne Leeck
Beaverton
Senior Dance At Coleman Center
Page 7
VFW Auxiliary Membership
Coleman Post #1071