Flashbacks week 50: Library discontinues daily fines, institutes harsher penalty
10 years ago, December 15, 1994– New bleachers were installed on the south side of the Rogers City High School gym. They replaced the former seating, which was 30 years old and much in need of repair. The $59,000 bleachers were possible due to a bequest of Hazel Penglase, a former teacher.
The last of the pigeon stool was removed from the silos adjacent to the Sexy Shoes building. Moran Iron Works tore down the 100-foot silos. Sexy Shoes was the scene of a fire and an outbreak of histoplasmosis.
Rogers City made it two in a row over west Michigan teams as the Hurons topped Kalkaska, 58-42, and Charlevoix, 75-66. Ben Taylor led the team with 28 points, 26 in the second half, while Denny Smolinski had 12 points and 12 rebounds.
20 years ago, December 13, 1984– Rogers City nipped Posen 51-43. It was opening night for both teams, and it showed. The game was plagued by many errors.
Top management of Rogers City’s only two banks changed. Mike Cahoon, president of Presque Isle Bank, took over as executive vice-president and chief executive officer of the Huron National Bank. Charles “Charlie” Gordon was named executive officer for the Presque Isle Bank.
Family refs – Ken, Donna, Chuck, and Frank Wozniak — all were selected to officiate girls state regional basketball games by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
Area students graduated from Central Michigan University. Receiving degrees were Gerald L. Hincka, Posen, Bachelor of Science degree; Randall Scott Badgero, Rogers City and Pamela Ann MacFalda, Rogers City, Master’s degrees.
30 years ago, December 12, 1974– Th
Clyde E. McMichael of Onaway and Terry D. Flewelling of Rogers City were among 31 graduates to complete the Basic Police School at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
40 years ago, December 10, 1964– The Rogers City Kiwanis Club hosted teachers from the Rogers City Schools at a recognition banquet. More than 105 teachers and spouses, and Kiwanis members and their wives, joined together for the banquet.
In court news, a St. Clair Shores man paid $5 costs driving without an operator’s license and a $15 fine, plus $5 for making an improper turn. The Presque Isle County Library Board announced that the two-cent-a-day fine was being abolished. In its place was a new procedure: when the book was overdue, the library would send one notice. When the book was 30 days overdue, the library would send a bill for the cost of the book. If the book was returned there would be no charge.– (Complied by Peter Jakey)