Marion voters to decide bond proposal May 5

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Marion voters to decide
bond proposal May 5
By Rosemary Horvath
Correspondent
MAILING LABEL
educating kids.
Installing new windows
in school buildings is part
Marion Jr/Sr High
of a project list voters are
School Principal John
asked to approve by passRussell pointed out the
ing a $5.2 million bond
antiquated single pane
proposal Tuesday.
windows in the building
The bond will raise the
he hopes will be replaced
current millage by 1.75
with energy efficient
mills for 16 years.
double pane insulated
If a homestead propwindows.
erty has a taxable value
Superintendent Mort
of $60,000, the yearly
Meier said same goes for
increase is $105. Multiply
the elementary school,
$1.75 for every $1000 of
where he is principal and is valuation of your property
officed as superintendent.
to calculate the increase.
“We spend a lot on
Purpose of the bond
heating,” Meier said of
issue is to acquire, install
the thousands of dollars
and equip instruction techeach year spent on utility
nology, partially remodel,
bills he’d rather spend on
furnish and refurnish and
equip school facilities,
improve athletic facilities,
purchase and equip six
school buses, and develop
and improve sites.
Projects basically focus
on safety, energy efficiency
and technology.
Last week Russell and
Meier were prepared to
escort taxpayers through
buildings to show deficiencies and explain purpose of
the bond issue. The open
house was publicized in
the paper, school Facebook
page and website.
No one showed except
one reporter.
School administrators
and the Board of Education began discussing
options for the district in
2014.
The district hired
Kingscott Associates Inc.
of Kalamazoo to facilitate
a facility survey assessment. A citizens planning committee formed
in November to review
and prioritize projects. A
facility improvement team
narrowed options down to
two mill increase. Needs
could have gone as high as
$8.9 million.
The architect stated all
facilities and sites were
compared to current Life
Safety and ADA code
requirements to benchmark
their safety and accessibility.
The single pane glazed
aluminum windows are a
throwback to window technology of the 1950s.
In fact, much of what is
destined for replacement is
vintage 1950.
The shiny terrazzo floor
tiles throughout the buildings will last another 50
years but not the half-century old boiler at the high
school. A high-efficiency
boiler will be installed in
its place.
Steam radiators will get
digital controls to regulate
classroom temperatures.
This also will save money
on energy.
Toilets and showers in
both the girls’ and boy’s
locker areas will have
improvements. Bathroom
doors and flooring are
original. Asbestos will be
removed from water pipes.
“There is one plug outlet
in the girls’ locker room
that will be changed and
more added,” Russell said.
Lockers and shower
units will be replaced.
“Some classrooms had
technology installed but
is obsolete or broken,”
Russell said, and holes in
the corner walls were TV
monitors were removed
will be repaired.
Meier counted an assortment of six freezer chests
in use at the elementary
school kitchen that will
be replaced, adding “can
you imagine how much
electricity they use?”
Meier said the elementary school dining room
which is in the lower floor
of the four-story building
is not ADA compliant.
Kitchens at both schools
have vintage wooden
walk-in coolers that drain
the purse strings. Both
kitchens will be redesigned more efficiency.
Meier said toilets at the
elementary school that
are 1930s classic will be
totally redone and gutted.
“This building was
heated with coal and the
coal shuts were at one time
covered with manhole
covers that now leak, even
the one that was paved
over,” he said.
The boiler at the elementary school is newer
and considered in reasonably good shape “but the
room itself needs improvements.”
Additional projects
include building a secure
entry and weather barrier at the main office of
the high school. Cracked
concrete wall and railing
at the bleachers will be
replaced as will sanitary
and electrical service at the
concessions building.
The track and parking
areas will be resurfaced.
Pamphlets and placards
showing details are exhibited in the high school
principal’s office and a
diagram is available on the
school website by clicking the tab marked “bond
proposal.”
Meier has not encountered any negative
opposition but admits he
tries to maintain a positive
attitude.
Two killed in
Highland crash
Two people are dead
after a Monday morning
accident on M-115 near
22 Mile Road in Highland
Township.
Two vehicles were traveling north bound, side-byside in a passing lane area
on M-115, just north of 22
Mile Road.
A south bound Nissan
crossed the center line and
crashed into an oncoming
GMC pick up, the driver
of the Nissan died at the
scene.
The driver of the GMC
pick-up, a 26-year-old
male from Bay City, was
taken to Munson Hospital
Cadillac where he later
died.
The north bound car
that was getting passed
was a Volkswagen driven
by a 46-year-old woman
from Cadillac. She received minor injuries.
The crash is still under
investigation at this time.
DEQ inspects Marion
mill pond and dam
By Rosemary Horvath
Correspondent
Marion Village President Don Gillmore and an
inspector with the Dam
Safety Program surveyed
the mill pond and dam
Monday.
Jim Pawloski, based at
the Gaylord Field Office, was in Marion for a
routine safety inspection
through the Dam Safety
Program.
A recommendation was
to have the village’s engineering consultant assess
the spillway capacity and
ability for it to pass flood
flows.
“Every dam is different and unique,” Pawloski
said when contacted at
his office. “One main
thing is to make sure the
dam has an ability to pass
floodwaters from lakeside
upstream to the riverside
downstream.”
He said they are trying
to avoid water doesn’t go
over the top of the dam
and wash it out.
Last year the village
had the embankment
raised in an effort to catch
a larger volume of water.
Some fill was added along
the walkway and concrete
curbs added to raise the
brim.
Pawloski said the engineer can estimate what
will happen as a result of
these changes and how will
they affect the spillway
capacity.
“If it is still not adequate
the village may have to
look at other means to
provide spillway capacity
at the dam,” he said.
Gillmore said the pond
will be resurveyed.
In the group was Roger
Pritchard, village council
member who has opposed
having the dam removed.
He believes a remedy to
flooding is to dredge the
mill pond but that takes
money.
This week he said he
hasn’t abandoned the effort. “Still trying to see
what we can do to save
the dam. We have eagles,
osprey and ducks nesting
there. The mill pond and
dam is all we got going for
us.”
Pritchard believes the
area could have a recreational draw and eyes the
well funded Natural Resources Trust Fund. Grants
by the dozens are awarded
but none for dredging mill
ponds.
Pawloski said the topic
of removing the dam didn’t
come up Monday, but it
is a subject that has both
proponents and opponents. Two years ago, the
Army Corps of Engineers
terminated a partnership
Many things need to be updated or fixed in the Marion Schools,
the boiler (above) and some of the bathrooms (below).
with the village to remove
the dam.
Marion Cleanup Day
Gillmore is recruiting
volunteers to help with
Marion’s Cleanup Day
this Saturday from 10
a.m. to noon behind the
Village Hall. Load up the
dumpster with unwanted
items including small appliances. But vehicle tires
or refrigerators will not be
accepted. Call the village
office if you need a crew
to pick up items.
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Baby Kyser benefit this Saturday
clude BBQ themed food
for lunch, Adults will be
$ 5.00 at the door, and
children 5 years old and
under will be free.
There will also be an
Auction, Bake sale, and
50/50 Raffle happening
throughout the event.
If you would like to
donate for this special occasion please contact:
Jennifer Hatfield at
(231)-468-9719
Tonja Spring at
(231)-388-3834 or Nikki
Vanderhoef at (231)-3883835
By Jennifer Bomorra
time of need. Chelsee
also has a 3 year old son
as well, so this has been a
very trying time for all of
them with traveling and
expenses that are being
incurred on a daily basis.
They are also hoping to
be able to put some of the
proceeds towards the purchase of a much needed
service dog that can alert
Chelsee to when Kyser
is having an undetected
seizure and also be able
to retrieve medicine or to
place a call out to 911 for
help.
The benefit will be
from 1pm to 5pm. The
Backyard BBQ will in-
Marion Area
Historical Museum
Opened May through September
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by chance or by appointment. (231-743-2461
Meeting May 28 at 1 p.m.
Guest Speaker Wanita Kampmaller - Her life in Marion
Osprey
returns
Photo Christie Prielipp
Marion business owner
Christie Prielipp captured
this year’s arrival of two osprey, also called fish hawks,
during spring break. Bird
watchers will check for landings at the platform built by
shop teacher Adam Cole’s
advanced shop class in
2013. A nest the hawks built
atop a 110 foot light pole at
the football field had been
deemed a potential fire hazard. Students, Department of
Natural Resources and Consumer Energy relocated the
nest on the platform they had
attached to a pole erected at
the high school.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a Public Accuracy
Test for the May 5, 2015 Special Election will be conducted on the following dates and times for these individual townships:
Everyone Welcome
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For prize winning livestock come to
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4-Her’s 50¢ off
any type of feed
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This is to remind everyone that there will be a
“Backyard BBQ” themed
benefit held for baby Kyser at the Eagles Club in
Marion on May 2nd 2015
to help raise awareness
for Kysers condition and
to help the family with
expenses for this precious little boy that’s in
need of help.
Kyser Cade Kenyon
was born to Chelsee Earl
on December 11th, 2014.
After his delivery, Chelsee was informed by her
doctors that Kyser had
developed a cyst on his
brain called an Arachnoid
Cyst.
Arachnoid Cysts are
cerebral fluid that’s covered by arachnoidal cells
and collagen. They typically develop between the
brain and cranial base of
the skull on the arachnoid
membrane. In Kyser’s
particular case, it has also
caused cranial deformation which is an enlargement of the head because
of the cyst.
“Kyser has spent most
of his little life at the Devos Childrens Hospital in
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
“He has his good days
and bad days” said his
grandmother, Jennifer
Hatfield.
All proceeds raised
from the backyard BBQ
will go to help Kyser’s
family financially in this
Coupon must be present
Reuben Stutzman
9736 Tobacco Drive, Clare
1-989-386-3013
Adopt-A-Pets
Hartwick Township: Tuesday, April 28 - 7:00 PM at
the Hartwick Township, 15 Mile Road, Evart
Highland Township: Thursday, April 30 - 9:00 AM at
the Highland Township Hall, 21009 110th Ave., Tustin
Marion Township: Tuesday, April 28 – 7:00 PM at the
Marion Township Hall, 120 E. Main St., Marion
Middle Branch Township: Tuesday, April 28 – 7:00
PM at the Middle Branch Township Hall, 2963 15 Mile
Road, Marion
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate
the program and computer that will be used to tabulate
the results of the election, have been prepared in accordance with the law.
Submitted by,
Hartwick Township Clerk
231-734-3465
Highland Township Clerk
231-468-1231
Marion Township Clerk
231-743-6920
Middle Branch Township Clerk
231-743-2991
VILLAGE OF MARION
SYNOPSIS OF 4-13-2015 MEETING
Pledge of Allegiance.
Called to order by President Gillmore.
Roll Call: Henderson, Hopkins, Pritchard, Gillmore,
Grundy, Tenney, Salisbury.
Absent: None
Guests: B. Aittama, D. Wing
MINUTES: Moved by Salisbury to approve, seconded
by Hopkins. Passed.
BILLS: Moved by Hopkins, seconded by Tenney to pay
Vendors List in the amount of $43,959.49. Passed.
FINANCIAL REPORT: The report was reviewed.
There will be a dam meeting on April 27 and Main
Street Bridge Meeting on May 6.
Spring Clean-Up will be May 2, Dumpsters will be
available in Village Parking Lot starting April 27.
HANDICAP SIGN: Moved to place handicap sign in
front on Flashback Café on Main Street. Seconded and
passed.
Pritchard moved meeting be adjourned.
Copies of the minutes are available at the Clerk’s Office
during regular work hours.
Marsha Turner, Clerk
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The Marion Press - May 1, 2015 - Page 3
Second Front Page
Voters will say “yes” or “no” on Proposal 1 Tuesday
By Pat Maurer
Correspondent
Townships Association,
Small Business Association and several others.
Next Tuesday, May 5th,
Opponents to the
Michigan voters will be
measure include Protect
asked to approve a 1 (one) MI Taxpayers, Concerned
cent sales tax increase
Taxpayers of Michigan,
to help fund Michigan’s
the Coalition Against
roads and schools.
Higher Taxes and Special
The proposal, which
Interest Deals, Citizens
if approved would make
Against Middle Class Tax
Michigan’s sales tax the
Increases, Americans for
second highest in the naProsperity and several
tion, was developed as a
other groups.
last minute effort by the
Locally, Clare City
Michigan Legislature dur- Manager Ken Hibl said,
ing the lame duck session “It’s going to be a tough
in December.
sell because there’s so
Proposal 1, an amendmuch attached to it.”
ment to the State ConstiIn a letter to the editor
tution, will increase the
April 10, Marty Johnson
sales tax one penny per
of Harrison said, “I don’t
dollar with the additional
like the idea of higher
funds promised to go to fix taxes. I don’t like the
Michigan’s deteriorating
idea of having to do the
roads, increase funds for
legislature’s job. I don’t
education and local cities like to convoluted proand restore the Earned In- posal. However I dislike
come Tax Credit. Because the current condition of
2 percent of the six percent our roads…even more.
sales tax, added under Pro- Yeah the proposal is ugly,
posal A, was done sepait’s convoluted and is the
rately, the ballot language political sausage equivawill change the ceiling on lent of beaks and snouts,
the sales tax from 4 to 5
but Proposal 1 is also the
percent. It will still add up only option available and I
to 7 percent for consumplan to support it.”
Part of the increased sales tax would be applied to
increasing funds for education and local cities.
ers, making Michigan, tied
with five other states at the
second highest sales tax in
the nation.
Related legislation
would also increase the
maximum use tax from 6
to 7 percent.
Ballotpedia.org said,
“Proposal 1 is estimated
to cost households, on
average, between $477
and $545 annually in additional taxes. Household
eligible for the Earned
Income Tax Credit would
save between $24 and $69
in taxes per year.” The
report continued, “The
condition of Michigan’s
transportation infrastructure costs motorists, on
average, $539 to $686 per
year.”
A report from the
State Fiscal Agency said
Proposal 1 would “result
in substantial revenue
increases at the State
and local levels, overall
increasing State revenue
by roughly $1.8 billion in
Fiscal Year 2015-16.
The initiative is being
supported by the Michigan
Municipal League, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Environmental Council, Michigan
Farm Bureau, Michigan
William Scott of Lake
says, “I’m all for fixing the
roads, but Proposal 1’s one
of those ‘too many fingers
in the pie’ issues. Almost
half of Proposal 1’s tax
increase goes for non-road
issues.”
Brian Johnson said, “It
is not difficult to see that
this proposal is bad for
taxpayers and will amount
to a veiled increase in
taxes beyond the increase
in the sales tax.”
Currently there are two
taxes on gasoline purchases. Consumers pay
19 cents for every gallon
purchased and 100 percent
goes toward roads. They
also pay 6 (six) percent on
purchases (including gasoline) excluding groceries
and prescription drugs.
The state sales tax revenue
from gasoline purchases is
supposed to go to schools
and revenue sharing.
Under Proposal 1 there
would be no sales tax on
gasoline. Those funds
would be replaced with
the 1 percent increase in
the state sales tax replacing the school funding
and revenue sharing. The
proposal would require
15 percent of the sales tax
imposed at the 5 percent
rate to be used for revenue
sharing to townships, cities and villages.
If Proposal 1 is approved at the polls, the
gasoline tax would be
replaced with a 14 percent tax on the wholesale
price of gasoline with 100
percent of the tax going
towards transportation.
According to an editorial in the Kent County
Star April 16, “Whether
taxes are raised at the
wholesale level or retail at
the pump, inevitably the
tax will be passed on to
the consumer.”
According to a “Ballot Breakdown from the
Michigan Association of
School Boards, what will
be on the ballot is just
a small part of the total
package tied together in
this proposal. A nine-bill
package is tied to the approval of Proposal 1.
According to an overview of the proposal by
the Senate Fiscal Agency,
related legislation includes
public acts passed in 2014.
Public Act 467 amends
the General Sales Tax Act
to increase the maximum
sales tax rate from 6 to 7
percent and exempt the
sale of gasoline or diesel
fuel from the sales tax
beginning October 1.
the Motor Fuel Tax
Act changes the current 19 cents per gallon
of gasoline and 15 cents
per gallon of diesel fuel
to 14.9 percent of the
average wholesale price
of the fuel with inflation
increases each year. For
the year 2015-16 the first
$400 million of additional
revenue from the rate
increase would go to the
Michigan Transportation
Fund and the remainder to
the MDOT debt service.
In 2016-17 the first $800
million would go to the
MTF and the remainder
allocated to MDOT debt
service to help pay $1.9
billion in debt liability.
the Income Tax Act
increasing the earned income tax credit from 6 to
20 percent of the amount
of the Federal EITC that
a taxpayer may claim.
Public Act 469 would
also increase the homestead property tax credit
for senior citizens and
disabled taxpayers whose
total household resources
are between $3,001 and
$6,000.
the Michigan Vehicle Code
to modify the registration
tax schedule for trucks
that weight less than 8,000
pounds towing a trailer
or other combination of
vehicles and for trucks
weighing 8,001 pounds
or more, road tractors,
and truck tractors. The act
would also discontinue
registration fee discounts
of the model year 1984 or
later and increase registration fees for vehicles
powered by electricity.
Road improvements through the state of Michigan is one
of the issues Proposal 1 focuses on.
Public Act 51 or 1951, the
Michigan transportation
Fund law to make local
road agencies subject
to competitive bidding
requirements similar to
MDOT. It also would
require any local road
agency that received $20
million from the MTF
in 2013 to develop and
implement a performancebased maintenance system
and rating system for
maintenance services.
Public Act 472 allows
township boards to require
a county road commission
to use competitive bidding
if the townships contributed 50 percent of the
project costs.
Public Act 51 of 1951
authorizes the State Treasurer to receive money or
assets from any source for
deposit into the MTF. It
would also require MDOT,
county road commissions, cities and villages
to secure warranties for
full replacement or repair
for projects over $1
million. It would establish the Grade Crossing
Surface Account in the
State Trunkline Fund and
specify criteria for use of
funds in the account.
the Use Tax Act to
increase the maximum
rate of the use tax from 6
to 7 percent and require
an amount equal to 12.3
percent of use tax collections (excluding the 2
percent dedicated to the
School Aid Fund) to be
deposited in the School
Aid Fund from the State
share of the use tax, after
other distributions.
amend the Motor Carrier
Fuel Tax Act making it
consistent with Public Act
468.
appropriate $40 million
from the School Aid Fund
for the At-Risk program.
Increasing motor fuel
taxes, increasing registration fees for commercial
trucks and eliminating a
discount on registrations
for passenger vehicles
would raise $180 million
for State level roads and
$280 million for local
roads in 2015-16; $360
million for State level
roads and $540 million
for local roads in 2016-17
and $575 million for State
level and $900 million for
local roads in 2017-18.
In March, the Clare
City Commission approved a resolution of
support for proposal 1.
City Manager Ken Hibl
said Wednesday the approval was “because of
the need to do something
to fix Michigan roads.”
“It’s going to be a
tough sell because there’s
so much attached to it
(Proposal 1),” Hibl said.
Concerned Taxpayers
of Michigan called the
proposal “outrageous,”
and “a new low for
Republican lawmakers.”
They said, “If approved
by Michigan voters on
May 5th, Proposal 1 will
enact the largest combined tax increase in
Michigan since the state
income tax was introduced in 1967.”
MLive said, “Proposal
1 is a cleaner way to fund
road improvements. It ensures all taxes paid on gas
and diesel actually goes
to road repairs, instead
of diverting some of that
money to fund schools
and cities.”
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Michael Wilcox, Publisher/Editor
Postcard from
the Pines
Vote NO on Proposal 1,
YES on Marion Schools
Voters will go to the
polls next Tuesday to vote
yea or nay on the controversial statewide Proposal
1. In the Marion School
district another proposal
will be decided- a bond issue to improve the physical
infrastructure of facilities.
After a great deal of
pondering, I’m asking
voters to VOTE NO on
Proposal 1. Sent to the ballot by Michigan lawmakers back in December,
Proposal 1 will raise the
sales tax from six to seven
percent (exempting fuel)
in an effort to fund road
improvements.
Proposal 1, which
would also trigger 10 other
new laws, is projected
to amass $1.25 billion a
year for roads, along with
a combined $600 million
a year for schools, cities,
mass transit and the state’s
general fund.
Many readers have
voiced their opinion to us
via letters, phone calls and
social media. Most agree
with my position- the proposal is a bad idea.
Those readers, as well
as I have a tremendous
distrust in state government and MDOT. Many
cited the fact that Michigan
already collects more than
most states at the pump,
yet those funds, which
were suppose to go to
road repair have ended up
elsewhere.
If the State and MDOT
would manage the funding
they do get better, readers
and I feel there is enough
money to sufficiently repair
our roads.
Just yesterday an angry
caller again complained
about the roundabout that
was constructed in Clare.
She says you are taking
your life in your own hands
when you zip around that
intersection. I agree, it
hasn’t been an improvement to what was there.
Another cited the
MDOT trial in Clare a few
years ago that cut the lanes
downtown so that a bike
path might be constructed.
It made a mess of downtown. We got numerous
complaints as people took
to the side streets to get
from one end to the other
of town. MDOT soon abandoned the ill-fated project.
Those projects pale
by comparison, however,
to the $2.7 billion that is
being poured into Detroit
to add lanes and expand
I-94 and I-75. Despite
complaints and petitions
from Detroit area residents
the project is on “go.” $2.7
billion could go a long way
to fix roads throughout the
State.
We can all agree that our
roads are in terrible shape.
A no vote, would force
the State Legislature and
Governor to go back to the
drawing board and come
up with a better proposal.
That said, I ask Marion
voters to approve the 1.75
mil bond proposal (total
$5.2 million) set for vote
on May 5. The cost to a
homeowner with a taxable
value of $30,000 will only
be around $50 a year for 16
years.. I think most of us
can afford that.
The additional $50 will
By Julie Traynor
Some more of the story
be used to purchase six
new busses that have failed
safety inspections. Heck,
this winter Marion had
to cancel school because
some of them wouldn’t
start. It will update the
boiler system which is currently 50 years old and improve energy efficiency. It
will provide new computers for students. Lastly it
will provide more security
at Marion schools.
Former Marion Superintendent, who probably
knows the infrastructure
condition better than
anyone, said it best, “Less
than five years ago Marion
Public Schools was on
the ropes. But the Marion
community pulled together,
set aside their differences,
and worked to turn things
around.”
“When I first arrived
in Marion in 1973, recalls
Mikulich, I was a young
man and the high school
was less than ten years
old. Both I and our schools
have aged considerably.
Just as I should take prudent measures to maintain
my health, we should take
the measures necessary to
maintain our schools.”
I don’t think many of
us could argue that point.
Marion Schools have come
a long way in a short time.
Let’s keep the momentum
going. Vote YES May 5.
Reflections
By Roger Campbell Ministries
The world upsetters
When 120 believers met
to pray in an upper room
in Jerusalem following the
ascension of Christ, they
had no way of knowing the
impact they would have on
future generations. As a
result of that prayer meeting, the world would never
be the same again.
The task of evangelizing
assigned to these people
of faith by their Lord must
have seemed impossible to
carry out. But in a matter
of months they would be
known as world upsetters
(Acts 17:6).
Those first-century
Christians should be an
example to us all. They had
none of our tools for evangelism or aids to worship,
but they were far more
effective in carrying out
their commission than we
are today. Without printing presses, parachurch
organizations, radio and
television ministries, or
even church buildings, they
planted churches all over
their world. By the end of
the first century A.D., they
had increased from a tiny,
timid, minority to millions
of dynamic evangelists.
Churches exist throughout
the world today because
that unlikely company was
faithful, even in the face of
fierce persecution.
When religious or
governmental authorities
tried to stop them through
political pressure, or laws
intended to limit their
outreach, these bold believers replied that they were
compelled to obey God
rather than men. Execution
seemed to be the only way
to silence them, but when
their enemies took this
route, the church flourished
more than ever. Their
courage and commitment
puts most of us to shame.
In some areas, however,
the world upsetters were
powerless. They had no financial power. If they had
waited until they had accumulated money enough
to launch their historic missionary venture, the task
would never have begun.
Most successful church
outreach has started in faith
and funds have followed.
They were also without
political power. Their
leaders couldn’t pull strings
in high places, and there
is no evidence that these
courageous souls ever
sought influence among the
politically powerful of their
time. Higher hands were
guiding them and this enabled them to attempt and
accomplish great things
without politically powerful people being able to
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take credit for the results.
Actually, this seeming lack
then may have been one of
their greatest strengths.
Political ideas and
convictions come and go.
Sometimes they even float
from one political party to
another so that over time
one group has switched positions with the other. The
message of the church (the
Gospel) remains the same.
And the church that forgets
this is in danger of trading
its lasting message for a
passing one, a change of
direction that will always
bring decline.
Of all the periods of
history, ours may cry the
loudest for churches to
return to their God-given
task. It is time to get back
to Biblical basics.
A minister who had
given enthusiastic support
to a politician who lost the
election groaned, “What
am I going to do now?”
“I guess you’ll just have
to go back to preaching the
Gospel,” one of his members replied.
That advice could make
the churches world upsetters again.
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columnist who was a pastor for 22
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Marion has had a long
history of Scouting. The
earliest recorded mention
of a Boy Scout organization appeared in the Marion
Dispatch in 1911 when it
was noted that J.F. Piper met
with the boys of his Sunday
school class to organize a
troop. Scouting seems to
have flourished from that
time, with many local names
involved, both as boy and
man. This story focuses on
one small portion of their
history at Marion, Michigan.
Since the names of some
Marion Boy Scouts, and
their mothers, made it into
the Press last week, but not
the photo, we figured it is
only fair that you see it this
week and get a little more
info about Troop 56 and the
five boys who made the rank
of Eagle Scout in November
1963.
The late 1950’s and the
early1960’s were a great
time for Scouting in Marion.
As Cub Scouts the boys had
the encouragement of Scout
leader Pete and den mom
Maxine Jenema, whose
tiny Case Street basement
housed their meetings. As
Boy Scouts they had Scout
Master Dale and den mom
Mona Wooten and their
expanded numbers meant
that they met weekly at the
Marion Township Hall. Dale
was an involved, knowledgeable and capable leader,
who, with the aid of some
very skillful dads and some
former Scouts, took a number of them to the highest
rank of Eagle Scout.
Troop 56 was given an
old school bus by local
International Harvester
dealer, R.J. Bontekoe in
1960. Dale, the boys and
their dads went to work on
the bus. They removed most
of the seats and with the aid
of Dr. Parkhurst’s welding
skills, built bunk beds and
refitted the interior. Orville
Birtles mechanical expertise
had the bus running like a
top. Soon it was converted
from a yellow school bus
into an “olive drab” rolling
camp; complete with bunks,
seating for the troop, plenty
of equipment storage and,
Boy Scouts of America,
Marion, Michigan proudly
emblazoned on each side in
large red letters.
The Troop used the bus
to travel to many events
and camping expeditions.
The Marion boys with the
bus were the envy of many
a Scout gathering, and they
knew how fortunate they
were to have it. Dale and
the Troop 56 bus took the
Marion Scouts on many
camping adventures, Jamborees, Klondike Derby’s, and
a trip to Canada.
Ted Parkhurst recalls
that after one wet, cold and
miserable Klondike Derby,
the old bus was truly a warm
and dry haven for the boys.
They were mighty happy
to have the bus, when on a
camping trip on the Plains
east of Marion, they awoke
to find an early snowstorm
had dumped nearly a foot of
heavy snow on their tents
as they slept. Although,
as good Scouts they were
“always prepared” they were
glad for the ride home in the
warm bus.
Marion Boy Scouts were
dedicated to the Middle
Branch River and through
the years have cleaned long
stretches of its banks. In the
early 1960’s Troop 56 was
given the use of a certain
piece of land along the
river just east of what was
then known as the ‘airport’.
It was a place to pitch
tents, cook over campfires,
practice scouting skills and
perhaps best of all, to fish
the Middle Branch. The
boys were very proud of this
campground and enjoyed
its use for several years.
Eventually it became the
river development known
as The Escape. It was that
for vacationers; but the local
Scouts had lost theirs. Ted recalls that it was
the late Scout Max Kibby
who helped him with the
necessary knot-tying skills
involved in earning that
required badge. He also has
some good memories of
Fred Ettawageshik, whose
sons Frank, a Life Scout,
and Tim were Scouts.
Among other skills Mr.
Ettawageshik instructed
the boys on the proper
handling of a knife and
with carving skills, another
required badge. Ted says
that he never forgot the
great patience and careful
instruction he gave. It will
be remembered that the late
Fred Ettawageshik, 18961969, a full-blooded Odawa
chief, and his family proudly
called Marion home for a
number of years.
Marion remains proud
of her Eagle Scouts. Pat
Birtles became a successful
architect. In the 1990’s he
designed additions to both
schools in his hometown,
the first at the High School
and only the second to
the original school building in fifty-five years. Ted
Parkhurst has spent a long
career in the publishing
business and the art field
and has returned to Marion
where he continues to publish books and paint. Terry
Wooten is the well known
and highly regarded bardpoet of Stone Circle. He
continues to write, recite and
work with school children.
Parkhurst Brothers has just
published the first anthology
of his work. The late Bruce
Jenema became a surveyor
and continued to enjoy the
outdoors thru his business.
Jack Jenema ran the family
Gambles store, a successful
concrete business and has
always enjoyed his great
love of fishing. Some of the boys who
were involved in Troop 56 at
that time, along with the five
Eagle Scouts, and who still
call the Marion area home
are; Dennis Williams, Dave
Duddles, Murray Rockafellow, Dennis Swiler, Allen
Sneary, and Jack Baughan.
Also avid scouts were the
late Larry McComb, Bruce
Warner and Terry Whitmill.
After these boys went on
their way in life, Scouting continued in Marion,
Michigan. Some who lead
and helped the Boy Scouts
of Troop 56 to “do their duty
to God, their country and
their fellow man” in ensuing
years were Earl Rawson,
Orville Birtles, Duane Dennis, Dick Dorman, and Joe
Tolgo.
Eagle Scouts and their proud mothers. L to R, Jack Jenema, Maxine Jenema, Bruce
Jenema, Clara Lou Birtles, Pat Birtles, Mona Wooten, Terry Wooten, Rosemary
Parkhurst and Ted Parkhurst.
Cooking & Recipes
Carol Cope
What’s cooking?
During my recent visit
in Marion and attending
church at St. Agnes, I was
talking to Liz Fimbinger
who had visited Elk Horn,
Iowa and purchased a cook
book which was from the
1950›s. In this book were
traditional Scandinavian
recipes and some old
favorites which she said we
would all recognize. I have
picked out several for this
and I want to thank Liz for
sending
them to me.
PORCUPINE MEAT BALLS
by Annabelle Madsen
1/2 lb. hamburger
1/2 lb. sausage
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. chili powder
onion
celery
green pepper
tomato juice
1 egg
Combine all ingredients,
salt and pepper to taste. Form into balls and put in
greased roaster. Cover with
tomato juice. Bake 1 1/2 to
2 hours at 350 degrees.
I have not tried this but
will do so real soon as it
sure sounds great and tasty.
ZIPPY BEAN CASSEROLE
by Jane Thompson
2 1 lb. cans pork and beans
1 1 lb. can kidney beans
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1/2 cup catsup
1 Tbs. prepared mustard
2 Tbs. vinegar
Pkg. of 10 franks, cut up
Mix all and put in casserole. Top with bacon and cheese. Bake in 400 degree oven for
30 minutes. Serves 8
This sounds easy and like
something your children or
grandchildren could help
with and have fun eating.
SCANDINAVIAN FRUIT SOUP
by Alice Simonsen
1 cup dried prunes
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup white raisins
2 cups Jonathan apples
(sliced thin)
1 2-inch stick cinnamon
1 box frozen raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
dash salt
1/4 lemon, sliced thin
1/2 orange, sliced thin
1/3 cup tapioca
Add enough water to
prunes, apricots and raisins
to cover; bring to boil. Turn heat as low as possible; cover and let simmer
30 minutes. Add apples,
cinnamon, sugar, salt,
lemon, orange and tapioca
and 1 cup of juice drained
from raspberries, or other
fruit juice. Let simmer,
uncovered, until apples
and tapioca are cooked. Add raspberries and bring
to boil. Avoid stirring. Add more sugar if desired. Serve warm or cold with
whipped cream and decorate with almonds.
I will do more of these
wonderful recipes in the
weeks to come and also try
them on my family.
Until next week, plant
those flowering spring
bulbs and watch them
grow. God Bless, Carol
Jean
Letters to the Editor
Look toward our
“Leaders of Tomorrow”
Dear Editor,
I am writing today to talk
to the voters of the Marion
area about the upcoming
school millage election on
May 5. I know we haven’t
seen a very big improvement
in the economy around our
area, but I do thik we have
turned the corner.
So what I’m asking you to
do is look toward our “Leaders of Tomorrow” in order to
make this happen we need to
give our kids and grandkids
the tools and opportunities
to get the best education
possible.
This I believe starts with
great teachers and up to date
current text books, which I
think we have.
What we don’t have is
Show MPS your support!
Dear Editor: boilers will not only save the
On
Tuesday
May
district money with their imany newer buses and four
5th Voters will have the
proved efficiency, but also
we can’t run next year and
opportunity
to
show
your
the worry that they might
no place to shelter them so
support of Marion Public
fail, costing the district monthey could last longer. Safe
Schools.
I
am
asking
you
ey for emergency repairs and
and secure entrances to our
to join with me in Voting
students time missed in the
schools. A good working
“YES”
for
the
school
classroom. This money will
boiler for heat (The one at the
bond. This bond without
also ensure that each of our
high school is over 50 years
question
will
enhance
the
schools can provide needed
old). Adequate parking at the
district’s ability to give our
building security, improve
Elementary School and reprecious
children
the
quality
technological opportunity,
paired driveway and last but
education they deserve.
and safe bussing for our
not least update the kitchen,
We
want
our
Schools
to
students.
showers and bathrooms
educate, motive, inspire, and
A “Yes” vote will
(some don’t even work!)
prepare
our
children
to
be
also
be an expression of
I know a lot of you have a
able to succeed in the world confidence in the future of
full plate already but please
remember the success of our today. The money the district our community and make
is asking for is without
clear what we value most.
kid’s education depends on
“Fluff”
and
will
meet
only
We believe in our students
us. Please vote yes on the
the district’s needs. All
and they deserve the very
Marion school millage.
money
will
be
spent
here
in
best. Now is the time to
Jack Nehmer
Marion.
show Marion Pride! VOTE
District 3 County
Our
schools
are
needing
YES for the School Bond on
Commissioner
improvements. Our boilers
Tuesday May 5th.
are 50 years old. Imagine
Thank you for your conhaving a 50 year old furnace tinuing support,
We want our children
in your home. They have
Monica Cox
not to be at the whims of a
exceeded their life spans and
Marion Public
50 year old boiler for heat
are
no
longer
efficient. New
Schools,
Board President
in the high school. We
want our elementary school
lunches to be prepared in a
kitchen that is able to meet
health department code.
Wouldn’t it be a good
Dear Editor,
future will help our chilthing if there was a way to
The executive board of
dren continue to succeed.
reduce our school’s utility
the Marion Schools Educa- Please keep our children in
bills? This would make
tion Association would like mind as you vote on May
more money available for
to encourage everyone to
5th.
the student’s advantage?
vote yes on the upcoming
Respectfully yours,
These are the kinds of
bond proposal. Marion PubMichelle Henderson,
things that the bond money
lic Schools is an essential
Tammy Ladd, Heather
will be spent on if the bond
piece of our community and Deighton, Steve Henderson,
is passed. Many people will its families. Improving our
Sue Robinson, Jason Keemake their decision to vote
schools as we move into the ler, Nancy Vongphasouk
against this bond on a purely
financial basis. These people do not want to pay any
more than they pay now in
property taxes and will vote
no. This thinking might
Jon and Bonnie Tenney would like to
make sense financially, but
it is not what is best for
thank everyone who donated items
Marion or our children.
to their benefit, as well as all of the
I feel that we need to
invest in our children’s edugenerous supporters. It was greatly
cation, their safety and OUR
appreciated - Thank you so much!
schools.
I would encourage you
strongly to vote yes for the
school bond on May 5.
Sincerely,
Jim Mort
Schools are the backbone
of the community
Dear Editor,
I am writing today in
support for the school bond
proposal. Our schools
are the backbone of the
community and need to be
maintained/upgraded. This
bond will not only improve
the educational experience
for current students but
may also help to attract
new students as well.
Making an investment in
our schools is making an
investment for the entire
community.
Let’s continue to build
on the positive progress the
schools have achieved over
the last few years.
Please vote “yes” on the
upcoming bond proposal.
Sincerely,
Ross Richards
Investing in our schools
Dear Editor,
On Tuesday, May 5,
Marion residents will vote
on a school bond. Since I
have moved here almost 8
years ago I have heard many
people in Marion express
their pride in and their love
for this community. A large
part of this community is our
public schools where the students happen to be our children, grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and neighbors. When it comes to our children’s schools, we all want
the same things. We want
them to get an education
that will prepare them for
success in an increasingly
technical world. We want
our children to learn how to
use technology so they will
not be at a disadvantage as
they continue their education
and their careers.
We want our children to
be to be safe from external
threats while at school. We
have all heard of attacks
at schools throughout our
country and we want to do
what we can to minimize
the possibility that it might
happen in Marion. We want
the busses they ride on to be
safe and well maintained.
Please keep the children in
mind while voting on May 5
Faith Bible
Church
9.5 Miles South of Marion
on M-66/30th Ave.
Ph. 231-734-3331
www.faithbiblemi.org
Pastor Tim Ford
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Adult Study & Youth Group
Sunday 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study and Prayer
Wednesday 6:45 p.m.
A Card of Thanks
Chapel Hill
Pastor Steve Boven
Good things happen when
we work together
To the Editor of the
Marion Press:
Less than five years ago
Marion Public Schools was
on the ropes. Many in the
surrounding area were questioning whether we would
survive as a district. But the
Marion community pulled
together, set aside their differences, and worked to turn
things around. The results
were extremely gratifying.
The elementary school was
twice the recipient of the
Schools of Excellence Award.
In less than three years the
high school went from being
on the priority list to being
a Reward School. Recently
the school was completely
removed from the priority
list. When students, parents,
staff and community work
together, good things happen.
Although we have
rebounded well, I do not
believe now is time to be
complacent. We must continue to improve as much as
possible in all areas. One area
of concern is the physical
infrastructure of our facilities. When I first arrived in
Marion in 1973, I was a
young man and the high
school was less than ten years
old. Both I and our schools
have aged considerably since
then. Just as I should take
prudent measures to maintain
my health, we should take
the measures necessary to
maintain our schools. That is
why on May 5 I am voting
yes on the bond issue.
Nobody likes to pay
additional millage, and not
everyone is going to agree on
every aspect of the proposed
renovations. I believe that the
present school administration
has gone about the process
in a logical and systematic
manner. They had an outside
agency evaluate the needs.
They asked for and received
extensive input from the
community. They have been
open and transparent regarding this proposal.
I believe that the passage
of the bond proposal will
meet our infrastructure needs
for the foreseeable future.
I am grateful for the support the community gave to
the schools and to me when
we were facing adversity. I
am hoping you will support
the school once again by
voting for the bond proposal
on May 5.
Sincerely, Greg Mikulich
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SPRING CLEAN UP
The Village of Marion Annual Spring Clean Up will
be held on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10:00 A.M.
Items must be placed at curbside for pickup. We
are unable to pick up brush or leaves. There will be
dumpsters available at the Village parking lot beginning on Monday, April 27 for your convenience.
Volunteers are welcome.
Village of Marion
Marsha Turner, Clerk
Rose of
Sharon Church
Pastor Paul Carsten
11435 Haskell Lake Rd.,
Marion
Ph. 231-743-6043
Services: Wed. 7 pm
Sunday 10 am
Everyone Welcome
A Full Gospel Church: Acts 1:8
Horseshoe raises funds for Marion PTO
On April 27th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Marion Elementary PTO conducted a dinner fundraiser at the Horseshoe Bar. During the allotted time the Horseshoe Bar donated 15% of
the the proceeds on Monday night. Families part of the Marion PTO bussed tables and helped where it was needed. Excellent food was served and the night went very well!
Ladies luncheon set for May 9
This year, the much
anticipated women’s event
Women from Marion
will take place Saturday,
and surrounding commuMay 9, from 11 a.m. to 1
nities welcome sunshine,
p.m.
warmer temperatures and
Women often get a
budding flowers by atgroup together, inviting
tending the annual Ladies
mothers, sisters, daughters,
Spring Luncheon hosted by granddaughters, friends,
Marion Baptist Church.
neighbors and coworkers to
Over the past 30 years,
join them for an enjoyable
the church has welcomed
spring outing.
hundreds of area women
The women’s church
to the luncheons which
ministry group, BYKOfeature uplifting speakers,
TA, sponsors the event.
songs, music and good
BYKOTA is an acronym
food.
formed from the words Be
Ye Kind One To Another
from Ephesians 4:32.
Rachel Kuiper, wife of
the pastor of Evergreen
Red or Brown Mulch .......................$3.50
Bible Baptist Church in
2 cu. ft. bags
Kalkaska, will be the featured speaker. Her topic is
Fire Pit Rings starting at ............... $23.50
“Experience the Freedom
24”, 30”, 36”, 42” & 48”
of Christian Forgiveness.”
Kuiper, who has served
the Kalkaska church in a
20 lb. Propane Tank Exchange .......$17.50
variety of roles during the
20 years her husband has
been pastor there, teaches
children’s church and sings
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in the choir. She frequently
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speaks at church functions
and conferences.
She and her husband
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Real Estate
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a tradition for the ladies
in this area,” said Kuiper.
“It will be a joy to bring a
message of healing forgiveness to the women of the
community.”
Other highlights of the
program include a duet,
featuring Marion Baptist
Church pianist Betty Fox
accompanied by 14-yearold Ethan Pritchard on the
cello.
Peggy Hoard, wellknown local writer, will
read an original poem she
wrote for the occasion
entitled “Forgiving.” Another poem, “The Beauty
of Spring,” will be recited
by 14-year-old author Anna
Bailey.
Linda England and
her two granddaughters,
Samantha and Alexis
England, will sing “As the
Deer.” Merry Cook, soloist,
will sing “He.” Following the program,
luncheon will be served and
all who attend are invited to
join in the fellowship and
fun including challenging
and entertaining quizzes,
games and prizes.
There is no charge for
the luncheon and advance
reservations are not required.
Marion Baptist Church is
located at 19909 40th Ave.,
Marion. For further information, call Peggy Hoard,
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Army Pvt. Damien K.
Heinzelman has graduated
from basic combat training
at Fort Jackson, Columbia,
S.C.
During the nine weeks
of training, the soldier
studied the Army mission,
history, tradition and core
values, physical fitness,
and received instruction
and practice in basic
combat skills, military
weapons, chemical warfare
and bayonet training, drill
and ceremony, marching,
rifle marksmanship, armed
and unarmed combat,
map reading, field tactics,
military courtesy, military
justice system, basic first
aid, foot marches, and field
training exercises.
Heinzelman is the son
of Brian Miller and Koreen
Rockafellow of Clarksville, Tenn., and grandson
of Muray Rockafellow of
Marion, Mich.
He graduated in 2014
from Rossview High
School, Clarksville, Tenn.
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Caring for, storing & using outdoor power equipment
With warmer weather
urging people to put away
snow throwers and bring
out lawn mowers, string
trimmers, and other lawn
and garden equipment, the
Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute (OPEI) reminds
consumers that equipment
care, maintenance and
safety is a year round activity. To operate machines
safely, it’s important that
equipment operators understand safety procedures
and set expectations with
others who use this equipment or are nearby.
“Many people are
eager to pull out lawn
and garden equipment
right now. Who wouldn’t
be desperate to kick start
spring this year? This
winter generated colossal
respect for snow throwers,
and we urge people to put
these prized possessions
away safely so they’ll be
there for them next year,”
said Kris Kiser, president
and CEO of OPEI. “You
want to ready your spring
equipment for the same
reasons: you want the
equipment available when
you need it.”
Below are key tips for
safe operation of mowers, chain saws, trimmers
and edgers, generators,
and other outdoor power
equipment for lawn and
landscape management.
Safety and Maintenance
Tips:
• Use the right equipment for the task. Mowers, hedge trimmers and
more are designed to help
you manage a landscape
as efficiently and productively as possible. Select a
“right-sized” product for
the job. Ask your retailer/
dealer for assistance in
size, capabilities, power
sources and features that
fit your needs.
• Assign the right person to use the equipment.
Only allow responsible
adults who are familiar
with the instructions to operate the machine. Do not
let children use outdoor
power equipment. These
machines should not be
operated by young people
who are not physically or
developmentally ready to
assume the responsibility
of operating a powerful
machine. For more on
children and mower safety
access the OPEI Children
& Mowers Safety Fact
Sheet.
• Alert nearby people of
work to be done. Confirm
the locations of pets and
children, and ask that they
be kept out of the area and
supervised.
• Read the operator’s
manual to understand the
controls of your equipment. Know how to stop
the machine quickly. Do
not remove or disable
guards or safety devices.
• Regularly inspect
your equipment. Check
for loose belts and missing
or damaged parts. Drain
and responsibly dispose of
old oil and put in fresh oil
before starting equipment
that has been in long-time
storage. Install clean air
filters so your engine
and equipment will run
optimally.
• Have your lawn
mower’s cutting blades
sharpened so your mower
will operate more efficiently, cutting your lawn
cleaner and making it
healthier. For key mowing safety tips, access the
OPEI Lawn Mower Safety
Fact Sheet.
• Know your terrain.
When operating on slopes,
select the appropriate
machine. Keep away
from drop-offs and other
hazards (water). Uneven
terrain could overturn the
machine. For key safe
operation on slopes and
uneven terrain, access the
OPEI Slopes Safety Fact
Sheet.
• Clear the area being managed. Remove
debris, wires, branches,
nails, rocks, or metal that
may become projectiles
It is important to sharpen your lawn mower’s blades so
your mower will operate more efficiently, cutting your lawn if thrown by lawn mower
blades and other equipcleaner and making it healthier.
ment.
• Dress properly. Wear
substantial shoes, long
pants and close-fitting
clothes. You may want eye
or hearing protection.
• Observe safe fueling procedures. Fill your
gasoline tank only when
the engine is cool. If you
need to refuel before
completing a job, turn off
the machine and allow the
engine to cool. Never light
a match or smoke around
gasoline.
• Do not use gas with
more than 10 percent
ethanol (E10) in your
mower. Some gasoline
filling stations may offer
15 percent ethanol (E15)
gas or other fuel blends,
but this higher ethanol fuel
is dangerous—and is in
fact illegal—to use in your
mower or in any small
engine equipment. Get
more information on safe
fueling at www.LookBeforeYouPump.com
• When putting away
last season’s equipment,
clean it and be sure to
drain and responsibly dispose of fuel. Don’t leave
fuel sitting in the tank for
more than thirty days. Untreated gasoline (without
a fuel stabilizer) left in the
system will deteriorate,
which may cause starting
or running problems and,
in some cases, damage to
the fuel system.
“One challenge is that
most fuel contains some
level of ethanol, which
contains corrosive alcohol. If that fuel is left in
the tank over the winter
months, it may damage
your equipment. You need
to drain it,” advises Kiser.
“Unless otherwise specified by your manufacturer,
don’t forget to only use
new fuel that is E10 or
less to keep your machines
in proper, working order.”
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Use vegetable transplants to reduce pests
Backyard vegetable
gardens plagued by mildew, leaf spots and wilting
can sometimes be avoided
by purchasing healthy
transplants. Although some
popular vegetables can
be planted as seeds after
the danger of frost, many
should be transplanted due
to our state’s shorter outside growing season. Two
commonly transplanted
vegetables in Michigan
are tomatoes and peppers.
Using the best transplants
generally provides reliable plant establishment,
reduces pest problems
and decreases the time
until you reap a bountiful
garden harvest.
Michigan State University Extension recommends purchasing transplants from an established
greenhouse or grower that
has been in business selling transplants for many
years. This practice makes
it more likely that you will
purchase a quality product.
If you are in west Michigan, the following link lists
the locally-owned garden
centers in this community:
http://www.myfavoritegardenshops.com
Some plant diseases can
be avoided by purchasing
disease resistant varieties. Resistant varieties
are noted by a letter code
(sometimes a series of
letters) on the plant tag in
the pot or cell pack. For
example, “VF” means that
the variety is resistant to
Verticillium and Fusarium
wilts. (Both are hard-tocontrol diseases. Varietal
resistance provides the best
means of disease management.) “PM” means that
the variety is resistant to
or tolerant of powdery
mildew. Log on to www.
michiganfresh.msue.
msu.edu and click on the
“Healthy Transplants” fact
sheet, written by Extension Educator and State
Master Gardener Coordinator Mary Wilson, under
the “Gardening” tab. The
fact sheet contains a chart
listing some of the most
commonly used codes.
Michigan State University Extension also recommends closely examining
plants and selecting sturdy,
stout plants with deep
green or appropriately
colored leaves. Avoid
plants with leaves that are
dropping, wilted, curled or
spotted, or that have holes
or brown leaf edges. Be
sure to check the underside
as well as the top side of
the leaves. Also, lightly
brush over the plants with
your hands. If a cloud of
white, fly-like insects appears, do not purchase the
plants.
Customers should check
the stems for lesions or
discoloration that indicates
the presence of a disease.
If you are purchasing a
significant number of
plants, you should pull a
few transplants from their
containers and inspect the
root system. Avoid those
that have a tangle of roots
encircling the root ball.
These pot-bound plants are
especially prevalent late
in the season. Make sure
that the roots are white and
fibrous—avoid plants with
brown or black roots.
Did you know that you
can help your transplants
adjust to your garden by
removing their flowers?
Its true! Simply remove
the flowers when you plant
them into the garden. It
Siding needs care
Power washing wood
siding is okay, but you
have to let the wood dry for
at least three to six weeks
before staining or painting.
If you don’t let the wood
dry completely the finish or
paint will not stick. If not
dry the paint or finishing
will begin to peel within a
year.
It is recommended to
use a garden hose to clean
siding. You can also use
Simple Green in a bucket
of water. The Simple Green
won’t harm your plants or
animals and does a great
job cleaning. You can use
a scrub brush, brushing
liberally on the surface. Let
the cleaner sit for 10-15
minutes then rinse with
hose.
If you have black spots
on your siding, you can use
1/3 part bleach, 2/3 parts
water in a spray bottle.
Spray just on the black
spots. Wait 10-15 minutes
then rinse off.
Don’t get overwhelmed;
focus on one wall at a time.
Happy Cleaning!
may be difficult to remove
the beautiful flowers
you’ve waited all winter
for, but a little sacrifice
now will increase flowering (and fruiting) throughout the season.
MSU Extension’s toll
free Lawn and Garden Hotline at (888) 678-3464 is
available Monday – Friday
from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
to answer your lawn and
garden questions. Be sure
to check out the Michigan
Fresh fact sheets with recipes, gardening tips, and
preservation techniques
for over eighty Michigan
grown foods available for
free at www.michiganfresh.msue.msu.edu
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Evart Farm Market to open soon
the season till Saturday,
October 10th 2015.
The market is located at
the address of 200 South
Main St. and Railroad St.,
on the grounds of The Evart Depot building, next to
the Pere Marquette Rails
to Trails, one block south
of US-10.
Every Saturday, from
It’s that time of year
9am to 1pm, the market
again, spring is finally
will feature a seasonal
here, summer is just
selection of homegrown
around the corner, and
fresh produce and meat,
the local area Farmers’
to a wide variety of
other products such as,
homemade pies, bread
and honey, to spun wool,
knitted items, handmade
After a long, dark
woven rugs, handmade
winter, spring’s bright sun
crafts and bird houses to
and warm winds are, well,
handmade woodworking
a breath of fresh air. The
pieces and so much more
only downside? All that
will be available for you
sunshine spotlights your
to browse over and buy.
leaf-filled gutters, cracked
The market will also
sidewalks and the dead
feature entertainment on
plants in last year’s flower
certain weekends as well,
beds. Dwight Barnett, a
and is looking for more
certified master inspector
vendors, non-profit orgawith the American Society
nizations, entertainers, and
of Home Inspectors, shared
local community organiexamine roof shingles
near the home. Firewood
this checklist to help you
zations to participate.
to see if any were lost or
should be stored at least
target the areas that need
In past years, typidamaged during winter.
18 inches off the ground
maintenance so you can
cally around 9-12 vendors
If your home has an older
at least 2 feet from the
get your chores done
have set up during the
roof covering, you may
structure.
quickly, leaving you time
want to start a budget for
Check outside hose
market season. As each
to go outside and play in
replacement. The summer
faucets for freeze damyear goes on and grows,
the sunshine.
Check for loose or leaky sun can really damage roof age. Turn the water on and the hope is to gain more
gutters. Improper drainage shingles. Shingles that are place your thumb or finger vendors and to be able to
cracked, buckled or loose
over the opening. If you
can lead to water in the
gain a healthy eating and
or are missing granules
can stop the flow of water, economic awareness of
basement or crawl space.
need to be replaced. Flash- it is likely the pipe inside
Make sure downspouts
buying local and buying
drain away from the foun- ing around plumbing vents, the home is damaged and
fresh.
skylights and chimneys
will need to be replaced.
dation and are clear and
Two years ago, with
need to be checked and
While you’re at it, check
free of debris.
this being their 3rd year
repaired by a qualified
the garden hose for dry rot. at the Depot grounds, the
Low areas in the yard
roofer.
Have a qualified heating Farmers’ Market was once
or next to the foundation
Examine the exterior
and cooling contractor
should be filled with comheld at the airport grounds
of the chimney for signs
clean and service the outpacted soil. Spring rains
in Evart. The decision
of damage. Have the flue
side unit of the air condican cause yard flooding,
cleaned and inspected by a tioning system. Clean coils
which can lead to foundaoperate more efficiently,
tion flooding and damage. certified chimney sweep.
Inspect concrete slabs
and an annual service call
Also, when water pools in
for signs of cracks or
will keep the system workthese low areas in summovement. All exterior
ing at peak performance
mer, it creates a breeding
slabs except pool decks
levels. Change interior
ground for insects.
should drain away from
filters on a regular basis.
Use a screwdriver
the home’s foundation.
Check your gas- and
to probe the wood trim
Fill cracks with a concrete battery-powered lawn
around windows, doors,
crack filler or silicone
equipment to make sure it
railings and decks. Make
caulk. When weather peris ready for summer use.
repairs now before the
spring rains do more dam- mits, power-wash and then Clean equipment and sharp
seal the concrete.
cutting blades will make
age to the exposed wood.
Remove firewood stored yardwork easier.
From the ground,
By Jennifer Bomorra
Correspondent
Markets are “sprouting”
into action to open soon
for the upcoming 2015
season.
The Annual Evart
Farmers’ Market is set to
open on Saturday, June
20th and will run through
Areas to check in Spring
was made by the DDA to
move from the Airport to
the Depot.
Not only did it make
it easier on the vendors
and local community in
general, but it also made it
more accessible to get to
the market for the tourists that travel through the
area as well.
If you or someone
you know would like to
become a vendor for The
Evart Farmers’ Market,
you can contact JuneMarie Essner at 231-7346016 or [email protected] or the
Evart DDA at 231-7340185. Applications are
available online. The applications for entertainer,
as well as non-profit and
local community organizations are also online.
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Poured Walls
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6. Sexual assault
10. Rapscallions
14. Potato state
15. L L L L
16. Principal
17. Adult female
18. Flying saucers
19. Not stereo
20. Make pregnant
22. Chocolate cookie
23. Dirt
24. Naturist
26. Shoestring
30. Not on
31. East southeast
32. Dash
33. Found on rotary phones
35. Grain disease
39. Pike (fish)
41. Set up
43. To yield or submit
44. A few
46. Container weight
47. Unhappy
49. Zero
50. Female sheep (plural)
51. A poor city district
54. Hissy fit
56. 500 sheets
57. A supplementary part
63. Lack of difficulty
64. Ship
65. Audio communications
66. Not odd
67. Balcony section
68. Pieces
69. Exam
70. Anagram of “Seek”
71. Dishes out
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8. Conspiracy
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10. Intemperate
11. New Zealand native
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40. French for “State”
42. Museum piece
45. Performing
48. Achievable
51. Welcome
52. Throw with effort
53. Relieves
55. A monotonous hum
58. Swiped
59. Head of hair
60. Modify
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2002 GMC Yukon XL ...................................................................... $4899
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Community Events
Upcoming events should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance. Email to [email protected]
Cancer center to host
Breast Health Workshop
REED CITY, Mich.,
April 27, 2015 — Early
detection of cancer could
save your life. The Susan P.
Wheatlake Regional Cancer
Center is offering women the
opportunity to learn detection
techniques at the second annual Breast Health Workshop
on Saturday, May 2. Women
of all ages are encouraged to
attend this free event, which
will be held from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. at the cancer center,
located at 4499 220th Avenue
in Reed City.
“Knowing how to perform
a proper breast self-exam is
key to detecting a lump at the
earliest possible stage,” said
Renee Leonard, RN, who
organized the event. “This
event will empower women
to take charge of their health
and give them the information they need that could help
save their life, or the life of a
friend.”
Using life-like breast
forms made from synthetic
tissue that have been embed-
AMEN Chorus To
Present concert
The AMEN Chorus will present
“Give Us A Song” Concerts Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m. both at the
Rehoboth Reformed Church in
Lucas. The AMEN Chorus is directed by Harvey Lucas and accompanied by Sandy Bode.
Admission to the concert is
free. A free will offering will be
received. The AMEN Chorus has
donated over $14,000 back to local causes because of the generosity in giving at the concerts
since they began.
All are invited to attend and
join us afterwards for refreshments and fellowship. More information is at www.amenchorus.
org.
FREE Chainsaw
Safety Workshop
The Osceola-Lake and Mecosta Conservation Districts are
hosting a chainsaw safety workshop on Thursday, May 7, 2015,
from 9 am to 5 pm, at the Reed
City Depot. You will learn why
each saw operator must have a
safety system, the elements of a
good safety system, mental aspects of safety, safer chainsaw
handling techniques, and the
state-of-the-art safest way to fall
a large diameter tree.
The workshop is free and
open to the public. Participants
are encouraged to pre-register
by calling the Osceola-Lake CD
office at (231) 832-2950 or Mecosta CD at (231) 796-0909 x3.
Please respond by May 4th.
BUSINESS AFTER 5
Lake City Area Chamber of
Commerce will be holding their
Business after 5 on Thursday,
May 7, 2015 from 5:30 pm till
7:00 pm. It will be sponsored
by and held at Missaukee Golf
Club, 5300 S. Morey Rd., Lake
City. The cost is $3.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members.
There will be 50/50 Raffles,
food, and door prizes. This event
is co-sponsored by Atkins Electric, Best Trash and Bowman &
Rodgers. Join us for a night of
fun.
Games on Page 10
ded with simulated tumors,
nurse educators will demonstrate the proper technique
for a breast self-exam. The
forms illustrate various types
of common lumps found in
the breast and how to thoroughly search to find them.
The event will also include
a presentation on types of
breast cancer and the role
heredity plays. Several breast
cancer survivors will share
their stories, openly discussing what they went through
on their cancer journey and
how early detection saved
their life. Participants will
have the chance to ask
questions and learn from the
survivors.
Lite refreshments will
be served and participants
can enter to win door prizes.
Attendees can also receive
a tour of the cancer center
upon request. The event is
free and open to the female
public. The cancer center is
located across the street from
Spectrum Health Reed City
Hospital.
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FOR RENT
AMISH LOG \
HEADBOARD
With queen pillow top mattress set. New in plastic.
Cost $975. Sell $275.
989/773-5582. TFN
MEMORY FOAM
Mattress set. Queen size.
New. Never used. Cost
$1,399. Must sell $475.
989/953-4400.
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Masonic Center in Farwell. Full Kitchen, Large
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King $275. Full set $150.
All new in plastic. 989/7721517. TFN
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AUCTION
Monday May 4th
2 p.m. Rain or Shine
Lots of Everything
Multi Sellers
FARWELL
FLEA MARKET
AND THRIFT STORE
770 E. Main, Farwell
Open Daily 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
CLARE COUNTY’S
LARGEST
(Indoor & outdoor)
MONDAYS
outside flea market
begins at dawn
Outside Vendors
Rent space for $5.00
Tools, New & Used
Building Supplies,
Household Items,
M Books, Glassware,
Used Appliances &
Furniture, Antiques
989-588-3090
FOR SALE
HOVAROUND XHD
ARTIST/CRAFTERS/
Rated up to 450 lbs. $200, ANTIQUE DEALERS
Needs battery. 989-339-5542.
Osceola League for Arts/
5/1/15
Humanities wants items
for Evart Studio. 231-734FREEZER
Gibson 20 cubic ft upright 9900. 5-1-15L7
freezer. Commercial, self deGARAGE SALES
frosting, like new. $200.00 Call
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Patio furniture, formal
dresses, clothing, houseDRYER
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$300. Used 6 months. 989-339- a.m. - 5 p.m. 1660 W. Surrey Rd. Farwell. 4/24/15
5542. 5/1/15
RENTALS
Farwell, Pinehurst Senior
Apartments. 1 bedroom
apartments, 62 years or
older, disabled (regardless of age), Rent based
on income(if qualified).
Contact Carolyn (989)
588-3360 or Susan 616942-6553, Equal Housing Opportunity, TDD
800-649-3777. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and
employer. TFN
Eliminate your heating
bills with an OUTDOOR
WOOD FURNACE from
Central Boiler. Beaverton
Outdoor Wood Furnace 989435-9240 5/15/15
FOR RENT
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2 & 3 Bedroom Homes.
Call between 8-6 weekdays. 989-588-9792.
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minutes between Harrison
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+ security deposit. Call 989339-7676. 4/17/15L7
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Tues. 6PM, Open 4PM
CC Senior Comm. Ctr.
(Behind Hardware)
Over 18 Welcome
Proceeds: BLDG/Upkeep
License A22094
GARAGE SALE
Lucas/”Windmill” Community Garage Sales
Thursday, April 30
3pm-8pm, Friday, May 1
8am-5pm, Saturday, May
2 9am-? 11541 W. Cadillac Road, 6782 S. Lucas
Road , 7908 S. LaChance
Road, 11271 W. Stoney Corners Road, 10630 W. Strief
Road, 11248 S. LaChance
Road, 11023 S. Lucas Road,
10380 S. Dickerson Road,
6700(Also baked goods) &
9190 W. County Line Road,
and 22270 & 23645 90th
Avenue 05/01/15
BENEFIT GARAGE
SALE
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for Ruth Edgcombe, May
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At Claude and Ruth PolREMODELING
Pole barns, New Homes, lingtons. 2 miles north of
Decks, Garages, Roofs, Marion. Look for tall deer
Concrete Call Will 989- fence. 5/8/15
544-4006 5/22/15
MCBAIN ANNUAL
GARAGE SALES
HOUSE CLEANING
City wide sales on Friday,
Honest, dependable, references. Weekly, monthly May 8, 8am to 5pm and
or one-time. Keenon’s Saturday, May 9, 8am to
Kleanin’ 989/429-8496 noon. Many sales, no maps.
Enjoy. 5/8/15
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and 3 bedroom house in
the city of Clare. Call 989817-8625 or 989-386-4370.
5/22/15
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Capital Equipment Clare
has a part time position
open for office help. Balance cash drawer, answer
phone, organize contracts.
Hours 8-12. Applications
by appointment, call Kevin
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DEAN oF LiBErAL ArTs (FuLL-TiME)
MiD MiChiGAN CoMMuNiTy CoLLEGE is
seeking qualified candidates to apply for a
Dean of Liberal Arts (Full-Time) position in
our Academic Services Division. For a detailed list of position qualifications and application requirements visit Jobs at MMCC at
www.midmich.edu. EEO/AA
MARION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IS TAKING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
One junior varsity volleyball coach
and one 8th grade volleyball coach
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Coaching experience preferred
Knowledge of volleyball
Willingness to work out-of-season
(clinics, camps, etc.)
Ability to work effectively with
athletes, coaching staff and administration
application deadline is: May 1, 2015
applications are available to download
at www.marion.k12.mi.us
applications should be sent to:
Diana Salisbury, HRS
Marion Public Schools
510 W. Main St., P.O. Box 0
Marion, MI 49665
231-743-2486P
231-743-2890F
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Sports
NMC kickers win two, still undefeated
By Ben Murphy
They just seem to keep
finding ways to win. The
McBain Northern Michigan Christian Lady Comet
soccer team didn’t score
a goal in the first half of
its home game with Clare
Tuesday night, they made
up for it and then some in
the second half, winning
6-0.
“Despite controlling
possession and outshooting Clare by a wide
margin, the first half ended
scoreless,” head coach
Dave VanHaitsma said of
the Northern Michigan
Soccer League game.
“Clare continued to clog
up our shooting lanes until
eight minutes were gone in
the second half.”
That’s when the Comets took care of business.
Melanie Heuker booted in
a goal to make it 1-0 and
shortly after that, Kylie
Lanser netted a goal on an
assist by Emily Jo Mulder.
Then, Carissa Smith scored
her first goal of the year,
making it 3-0 in just a few
minutes time.
Maddie Lanser kicked
in two of her own goals
to make it 5-0 an Kylie
Lanser added her second
of the night on an assist by
Mulder, making the final
6-0.
On Thursday, April 23
NMC hosted Roscommon,
picking up a 1-0 shootout
win.
The game went scoreless through regulation
and two overtime periods,
before the game was finally
decided in penalty kicks.
Rachel Westmaas, Mulder and and Anna Shaarda
kicked in their attempts to
give the Comets the win.
Kendra VanPolen was
stingy in goal, making 18
saves.
“They outshot us by
a substantial margin, but
VanPolen stood strong in
the nets,” VanHaitsma said.
“Defensively we scrambled
and made many of the
Bucks’ shots difficult. Offensively, we struggled to
find opportunities and also
could not score.”
NMC (6-0) hosted Big
Rapids Crossroads in
league play on Thursday
and hosts the Comet Cup
on Saturday.
Maddie Lanser heads the ball.
Photos by Roger Hagerman
NMC’s Kylie Lanser controls the ball during Tuesday’s
home win over Clare.
Marion’s Bennett pitches perfect game MIKE’S
BODY SHOP
By Ben Murphy
Marion won big in the
first game. It suffered a
lopsided loss in the championship. The Eagle softball
team went 1-1 Saturday,
playing at the Brethren
Invitational.
Marion started with a
convincing 16-0 win over
the host Bobcats.
Alexis Bennett tossed
a perfect game in the first
game, striking out four batters along the way.
Taylor Robinson had two
hits and an RBI, Brittney
Ryan had two hits and two
RBI, Bennett added two hits,
Taylor Hopkins had a double
and two RBI and Nichol
Johnson had a double, single the championship, 14-2 to
Onekema. She struck out six
and three RBI.
and walked seven.
Bennett took the loss in
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Alexus Johnson and
Robinson had one double
each and Ryan chipped in a
single.
Marion hosts Evart on
Monday.
NMC golf competes at Frankfort
will have our older ones
Thompson Invite today
back this week, but they
(Friday) and hosts Lake
The Northern Michigan have a busy schedule right
Christian golf team saw big now so that has given some
improvement in its dual
opportunities for some
at Frankfort’s Pinecroft
young beginners.”
Golf Course on Monday.
Despite being forced to
Despite dropping their
use so much youth, NMC’s
team score by more than 30 improvement was evident.
strokes the Comets still fell
“We dropped 31 strokes
to the Panthers 185-240.
off from last week’s score,
Grant Pogue led MC
we we have a lot to be
with a 49 and Josh Embert- happy about,” Skinner said.
son had a 50.
“Our focus has to be im“It was another meet
proving our game around
where we used a lot of
the greens.”
young golfers,” head coach
NMC was at Bear Lake
David Skinner said. “We
on Thursday, is at the Terry
By Ben Murphy
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Lady Ramblers take two from LC
By Ben Murphy
McBain grabbed a pair
of wins on the softball field
Tuesday night, topping host
Lake City 11-7 and 10-8 in
Highland Conference play.
Alex Ford was the winning pitcher in game one
for the Lady Ramblers.
Asia LaGrow had a big
game at the plate, getting
four hits while Katlyn
Bode, Hannah Gilson and
Mary Bronkema had two
hits each.
“We were able to get out
to an early lead this game
and played good enough
defense to hold on to the
win,” head coach Bryann
DeZeeuw said.
Ford earned another win
in game two, giving up two
earned runs on six hits and
five strikeouts and she did
not walk a batter.
Ashley Dodde had three
hits and two RBI and Bode
added two hits.
The Ramblers trailed 8-5
in the bottom of the sixth
but plated five runs to steal
the win.
“I was very happy with
how the girls battled tonight and did not give up,”
DeZeeuw said.
On Saturday, McBain
played at the Hillman
Invitational, topping Mio
18-4 in the opening game
and falling to Hillman 17-2
in the championship.
Ford was the winner in
the first game, with Bode,
Laurie Trager and LaGrow
getting two hits each.
Karley McGillis suffered
the loss in the finals.
McBain was at Evart
on Wednesday and hosts
Manton on Tuesday.
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