Proposed New Elementary School Building Plan Aired
Daverman Associates of Grand Rapids present an eighteen room elementary school plan with a library for voter approval on Monday June 8. The $770000 bond funds a major remodel of existing schools to meet new state standards, adds an eight room junior high, a music department, boiler upgrades for the new wing and 1929 building, new admin areas and a hot lunch facility. About ten percent of the funds cover upgrading current structures to standards. A Maple Street view accompanies the proposal.
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Daverman Associates
Grand Rapids
Maple Street
O E S Holds Regular Meeting and Mock Wedding
The O E S held a regular meeting on May 21 with Worthy Matron ill yet participating in a surprise mock wedding in her honor. The Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron celebrate their anniversary on May 29. The ceremony featured Louise and Norbert Travis as bride and groom with Connie Wert as matron of honor and Joe Martin as best man.
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O. E.S
Elnora Harry
Louise and
Norbert Travis
Connie Wert
Joe Martin
Julia Bryant
Bill Bryant
Nancy Porter
Newton Huffien Derby
Francis Adams
Ruben
Rachel
Ann
Newton Huffine
Denver Moore
Voters to decide bond for school addition and board seats
Residents will vote on a $770,000 bond to add on the south side and extend east of the cafeteria. They will also consider three operational funding bills and elect two members to the Board of Education, with incumbents Howard Dearing and John Wilberding, and newcomer Glen Bellinger as candidates.
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Board of Education
Howard Dearing
John Wilberding
Glen Bellinger
Cake and Refreshments Highlight Bride Groom Event
A gathering featured a cake for the bride and groom and refreshments in the dining room with watermelon. The Worthy Matron read a poem for the Mothers and attendees enjoyed the occasion. Our next meeting is June 18.
Community Notes From Shepherd Area Families
Mrs Hazel Palmer of Winn and Mr and Mrs Raymond Wood spent the weekend in Augusta visiting Mr and Mrs Butch Nicholson and also visited Mr and Mrs Dale Palmer of Kalamazoo. They attended the Gray Mobile home show in Kalamazoo. Mrs Anthony MyShock is visiting her daughter Mrs Joe Kelso and her new grandson Philip Douglas of Lansing. Mr and Mrs Charles Gorham and son Mike hosted a weekend gathering with Mr Ralph Nilson. Mrs Larry Becker of rural Shepherd joined Mr and Mrs Marvin Bellinger of rural for a trip to Ann Arbor for University of Michigan graduation exercises for Mr Dean Bellingar of Mt Pleasant, a nephew of Mrs Larry Becker. Mrs Grace Crampton Mrs Okla Baughman and Mrs Florence White enjoyed dinner at the Shepherd Kitchenette and spent the afternoon and evening with Mrs Florence White.
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Hazel Palmer
Winn
Raymond Wood
Augusta
Butch Nicholson
Dale Palmer
Kalamazoo
Anthony MyShock
Joe Kelso
Philip Douglas
Lansing
Charles Gorham
Mike
Ralph Nils
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O.E.S
Hran
Davia PT
Connem
Sor
Margaret Cochran
Se Vt
Shepherd High School
Brattin
Cash & Carry
Ken's Variety Store
Shepherd Iga Foodliner
John's
Lyle Rhynard
Chevrolet
Zuld Drug Company
Panner's Furniture
Iae
the Shepherd Argus Shepherd Lumber Co
Nilson Jewelers
Shepherd Clinic
Cher
Shepherd Briefs
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