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We are looking for suggestions for Grand Marshal for our Fourth of July Parade, possibly a veteran.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0\u2022 <\/span>This organization was started in the 1930s by John and Arthur Merren. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>The Chamber of Commerce donated $2500 to the Sand Lake Rescue Squad in 1978. 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<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>Per Dick Lodholtz the organization was called The Sand Lake Business Men\u2019s
Association in 1947.
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>The Chamber of Commerce owned a 1967 Plymouth Convertible
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>As late as 2000 the Chamber of Commerce members were offered Priority Health
insurance through a Small Group Application
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>Around 1974 \/ 75 the Chamber of Commerce did a lot of work to bring a doctor to Sand
Lake. Including equipment donated by Dr. Dykema and considering sponsorship of a
medical student in return for 7 years of practice in Sand Lake<\/span> <\/p>\n
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a annual Christmas party during the 1970s. An
evening affair with bands and such. $5 per couple.
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>The Chamber of Commerce donated $50 to Sand Lake Elementary to use for their annual
yearbook.
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>Chamber sponsored a Travelogue in 1972 at the High School.
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>1979 was the first year the 4<\/span>th <\/span>of July parade had a Grand Marshal.
<\/span>\u2022 <\/span>Dorothy Brooks (owned the Boon Burro Restaurant) was the first female member of the
Chamber of Commerce. Around 1969.<\/span> <\/p>\n
relationship between business and farming.<\/span> <\/p>\n