19TH ANNUAL IRWIN AVENUE YARD SALES TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Come one, come all to an Albion tradition! The annual Irwin Avenue Yard
Sales are set to take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 9.

“There are nine blocks of bargains and there is something for
everyone!” says Block Captain Willie Culp.

This is the 19th year for the annual sales which offer a variety of
items: from books and clothing, to equipment, household items,
furniture,
toys, electronics and many other items. Mark your calendar and come on
over for some great bargains!

This year’s Block Captains are: Karen Yankie, Betty Chapman, Willie
Culp, Charlotte Sandusky, Kevin Markovich and Patti Hiatt.

OBITUARY

Keith Carl Waito, 90, lifelong resident of Albion, passed away on
Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson. He was
born
December 20, 1917 in Albion to Karil and Katherine (Wartovich) Waito.
On June 21, 1946 he married Mary Jane Warson who survives. Keith
served
our country in the United States Army during World War II in the
Pacific Theater. He was self-employed and was the owner and master
plumber of
Waito Plumbing & Heating in Albion for over 50 years. In his early
years, he worked for Union Steel Products. Keith was a member of St.
James’ Episcopal Church in Albion. He was also a member of V.F.W,
American
Legion, Masons and was a life member of Albion Elks Lodge #1798. He
enjoyed woodworking, fishing and gardening. Keith was loved by many
and
his smile will be greatly missed.

Survivors include: his wife Mary Jane Waito of Albion, two sons, Ken
&
Janine Waito and Kris & Linda Waito, all of Albion, one sister,
Anna
Neitzka of Albion, six grandchildren and seven and a half
great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Siefert, Sonja Waito
and May Siefert.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the
J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, with Father Ed
Scully officiating. Memorials are suggested to Allegiance Hospice
Home
in Jackson .

Arrangements made by the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home. For more
information, call (517) 629-7050. Also see the website at:
www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com

MSU MASTER GARDENER CLASS SET FOR THIS FALL AT LEILA ARBORETUM

Leila Arboretum Society and Michigan State University Extension are
once again offering the Master Gardener Volunteer Classes.

The MSUE Master Gardener Volunteer Classes are being held on Wednesdays
from 5:30 -8:30 p.m. at the Leila Arboretum Horticulture Training
Center located at 103 Limit Street, (just 1.5 miles west of downtown
Battle
Creek.) Space is limited and classes fill fast for the MGV Classes so
call us early. Each of the thirteen classes is taught by regional
experts….so a lot of the information is from experience as well as
books!

Soil Science, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs, Lawn Care, Plant Science,
Water Quality and Composting are just a few of the thirteen sessions.
Reading material and attending lectures are accompanied by lots of
hands on
experience.

For more information or to sign up for the class please call Sue
Webster at x115 at the Leila Arboretum Society or email
suemgc@lasgarden.org

The cost for this 12 week session is only $275 and the information
shared and learned will last you a lifetime!

STRANDER ENDORSED BY DISTRICT COURT OFFICIALS

George Strander announced today he is being endorsed by three Michigan
District Court officials in his bid for Judge on the 10th District
Court bench. Endorsing Strander are Anethia Brewer, Court
Administrator of
54A District Court and a Calhoun County resident, Jeff Nadig, Court
Administrator of the 79th District Court, and Tammy Harvey, Chief
Clerk
of the 58th District Court.

Anethia Brewer praised Strander for his reasoning, legal ability, and
hard work. “I have worked in District Courts for 12 years and I have
worked several years with George Strander. His legal mind, judicial
temperament, and work ethic will make him an outstanding District
Judge for
our county.”

These endorsements of Strander from state District Court officials
follow earlier endorsements from 13 statewide trials judges and from
the
Mayor and City Council of Albion.

ACTIVITIES ABOUND AT ALBION DISTRICT LIBRARY

This Week at the Albion District Library (July 28-31) patrons of all
ages will find activities galore to enjoy on a summer’s day – or
evening.

Tuesday, July 29 – Guitar Hero (5 pm)
Guitar Hero for Teens (ages 13-19) in the Library’s Activity Room

Wednesday, July 30 – Family Game Night (6 pm)
Open to children, teens, and adults, we’ll have decks of playing cards,
as well as several board games available upstairs in the Naomi Lane
Room . Role play games welcome (D&D, Magic: the Gathering,
YuGiOh).
Board games include the Game of Life, Monopoly, Jenga, Sorry,
Cribbage,
Simon, Hi-Ho Cherry-O!, Mancala, and more! Come alone or bring the
whole
family!

Thursday, July 31 – Dance, Dance Revolution (5 pm)
DDR for Teens (ages 13-19) in the Library’s Activity RooM.

The Albion District Library is located at 501 S. Superior Street in
downtown Albion. For more information, call (517) 629-3993, or visit
www.albionlibrary.org.

BROWN BAG MOVIE WEDNESDAY FEATURES THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE ‘MOUNT
RUSHMORE’
The Albion District Library Brown Bag Movie for Wednesday, July 30 will
feature the American Experience ‘Mount Rushmore .’

High on a granite cliff in South Dakota’s Black Hills tower the huge
carved faces of four American presidents. Together they constitute the
world’s largest sculpture. Using the sculptor’s home videos,
archival footage and still photographs, and beautiful original
photography,
MOUNT RUSHMORE tells a story that is as bizarre and wonderful as the
monument itself. It is the story of an obsessed, hyperactive artist;
of
massive public works in a time of economic depression; and of dozens
of
ordinary Americans who found themselves suspended off a cliff face
working on what some called a monstrosity and others a masterpiece. By
PBS
Home Video, the film is one hour in length.

Bring your lunch; the Library provides coffee and cookies.

Albion District Library is located at 501 S. Superior Street in
downtown Albion. Call (517) 629-3993 for information or visit
www.albionlibrary.org

HENNA PARTY FOR TEENS AT THE ALBION DISTRICT LIBRARY MONDAY, AUGUST 4
The Albion District Library is having a Henna Party for Teens at 2
p.m. on Monday, August 4.

Henna has been used for hundreds of years as a form of temporary body
painting in India and the Middle East. Henna paste is made from
dried,
ground, and sifted leaves usually mixed with lemon juice or tea,
sugar,
and essential oils. It is piped onto the skin and allowed to dry,
during which it stains the skin for 1-3 weeks in the desired design,
in the
style of a temporary tattoo. We’ll have designs and stencils
available. There will be refreshments and an India-theme movie to
watch while
the henna dries.

This event is for * teens only * (ages 13-19), and requires a * signed
parental permission slip * available at the Library front desk.

The Albion District Library is located at 501 South Superior Street in
Albion. Call (517) 629-3993 or visit www.albionlibrary.org for more
information. Information packets on henna are available.

GORDON MARTIN BUILDERS BEGINS DEMOLITION-REBUILDING OF ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Members of St. James’ Episcopal Church, 119 West Erie, Albion are
relieved that the pre-reconstruction investigation has finally stopped
finding previously unrealized damages from the May 10, 2007, sanctuary
fire. This series of discoveries had delayed the reconstruction
process.
Finally, Gordon Martin Builder has been able to begin the demolition
needed to make the reconstruction possible.

Faithful St. James’ Episcopal Church members pried handmade
square-headed nails out of the interior of the burned sanctuary last
year, and
as a Restoration Fund project have placed them in handsome clear
plaques
(labeled “St. James’ Fire 2007″) which are suitable for desk or wall
display. A plaque with one nail is $50 ($40 tax-deductible donation).
A plaque with three nails is $100 ($85 tax-deductible donation).
These plaques, and T-shirts at $10 each, will be available from
Robina
Quale-Leach at the Restoration Fund Items table at St. James’
Rectory
(311 Irwin Avenue) at the annual Irwin Avenue Yard Sale on Saturday,
August 9, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Upcoming Annual Albion Yard Sales

Residents on East Michigan Avenue and merchants in downtown Albion will
hold their annual Albion Downtown & Michigan Avenue Yard Sale from
9
a.m. until whenever on Saturday, August 2.

Many downtown merchants will offer great deals with inventory at really
low prices, say representatives of Albion’s Brick Street
Association.

Residents along Michigan Avenue will also be holding yard sales from
Superior Street out to (and possibly beyond) Five Points.

19TH ANNUAL IRWIN AVENUE YARD SALES TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Come one, come all to an Albion tradition! The annual Irwin Avenue Yard
Sales are set to take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 9.

“There are nine blocks of bargains and there is something for
everyone!” says Block Captain Willie Culp.

This is the 19th year for the annual sales which offer a variety of
items: from books and clothing, to equipment, household items,
furniture,
toys, electronics and many other items. Mark your calendar and come on
over for some great bargains!

This year’s Block Captains are: Karen Yankie, Betty Chapman, Willie
Culp, Charlotte Sandusky, and Patti Hiatt.

TESTING OF ALBION COLLEGE’S NEW SIREN ALERT SYSTEM TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Last year's Registration Day at Albion College

Albion College has installed a new emergency alert siren system for use
for emergencies on or near the Albion College Campus. This siren alert
system will have different alert tones so as not to be confused with
the City of Albion siren alert system.

In order to make sure the system is working properly, Albion College
will test the new siren alert system on Friday, August 1 from noon to
approximately 12:30 p.m. During the system test intermittent sirens
and
voice messaging may be heard originating from the Albion College
Campus.

COMPUTER SERVICE AVAILABLE

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CORRECTED OBITUARIES

(Editor’s Note: changes were made to both of these notices after they
were originally published in the last posting of the Albion Oracle.
These are the corrected and resubmitted obituary notices).

Dwight R. “Duke” Norton, age 89, of Albion, formerly of Litchfield,
passed away Thursday July 24, 2008 at Foote Health Systems in Jackson.
He
was born February 23, 1919 in Albion, Michigan to Marion and Minnie
(Garrett) Norton. On November 7, 1942 he was married to June M.
Shaffer in
Albion, Michigan, she preceded him in death on September 20, 1975.

He was a 1938 graduate of Washington Gardner High School, He had worked
at Union Steel in Albion for 29 years, and then at Albion College in
the Maintenance Department for 10 years, retiring in 1982. He moved
back
to Albion from Litchfield in March 2007, after living there for 30
years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, yard work, gardening, and
visiting
the coffee shop every morning.

He is survived by one, daughter, Sue (Donald) Yorkey of Concord; one
son, Robert (Bobbie) Norton of Albion; nine grandchildren; five great
grandchildren.

Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a very
special friend Marjorie Harris and one sister, and six brothers.

Visitation for family and friends will be Monday July 28, from 10:30
– 12:30 p.m. at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Inc. 208 West Erie
Street, Albion.

Graveside funeral services will be Monday July 28 at 1 p.m.. at
Riverside Cemetery in Albion with Rev. Clyde Wonders officiating.

Assistance with memorials Contributions to: American Heart Association
or Donor’s choice can be made at the Erie Street Chapel of J. Kevin
Tidd Funeral Home.

Arrangements made by the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Homes. For more
information, call (517) 629-9155. Also see the website at:
www.jktiddfuneralhome.com

Rolland R. Rutz, 78, of Bergland, formerly of Marshall, passed away on
Monday, July 21, 2008, at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette,
Michigan. He was born October 16, 1929 in Albion to Robert and Nellie
(Hartung) Rutz. On November 6, 1948 he married Ardith Wing who
survives .

Rolland was a dairy farmer for 55 years. They moved to the Upper
Peninsula after his retirement to be near his hunting grounds. He
enjoyed
gardening and spending time at his hunting cabin.

He is survived by his wife, Ardith Rutz in Tendercare of Marshall;
sister, Leona Kissinger of Albion; two sons, David (Sandy) Rutz of
Wasilla,
Alaska, and Darwin (Rose) Rutz of Oxford, Florida; two daughters,
Donna (Bob) Whitcomb and Deb Rutz, all of Union City; seven
grandchildren
and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Danny, and one grandson, Nathan.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on. Monday, July 28, at J.
Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion. There will be no
visitation.

For more information, call (517) 629-7050. Also see the website at:
www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com