Two Seats Open on Clare Board of Education
Petitions are circulating for two Clare Board of Education seats in the June 14 election. Incumbents E. A. Anderson and Joseph Johnston hold four year terms with Anderson not seeking re election while Johnston runs. Mrs Sandra Born PTA president also seeks petitions with voting officials set at 8 am to 5 pm weekdays. Petitions due by 4 pm Monday May 17 to appear on the ballot.
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Clare Board of Education
E. A. Anderson
Joseph Johnston
Anderson
Johnston
Sandra Born
PTA
E. Wheaton
Burt Smith
Michigan State University
Smith
Clare Board approves 10 mill budget for 1971-72
Clare Board of Education approves requesting 10 mills from the Tax Allocation Board for the 1971-72 budget totaling 1,480,312 dollars. The board forecasts 1,553,010 dollars in expenditures for next year, funded by a 228,000 dollar cash balance and anticipated state aid.
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Tax Allocation Board
The
Clare
Marty Schlafley wins Kiwanis Athlete of the Year
Marty Schlafley named 1971 Kiwanis Athlete of the Year for Clare at the Doherty Motor Hotel banquet. The 6'2" senior quarterbacking linebacker and upback earned all conference honors, all area mentions, and a football scholarship to Northern Michigan University.
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Kiwanis
Clare
Marty Schlafley
Edward Schlafley
Glendale
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
Marty
Doherty Motor Hotel
Paul Schroed
Clare High School Symphonic Band to get new uniforms
The Board of Education approved purchasing 100 new uniforms for about $11 000 for the Clare high school band. Band Boosters will cover roughly $3 500, leaving up to $7 500 funded by the district with bids possibly lowering total cost. Six years since a major uniform purchase, enrollment stands at 295 in grades 6 through 12 with projections up to 385 for 1973 74.
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Clare High School
Board of Education
Harrison Post Office bids sought for new main office
United States Postal Service invites competitive bids to build and lease the Harrison main office at First and Oak Streets. The site spans 3 526 square feet with parking, for a 20 year lease plus two 5 year renewal options. Bidding documents available from A C Vanden Berg, Grand Rapids, MI, with bids due by 10 a.m. May 24, 1971.
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United States Postal Service
Harrison
Winton M. Blount
Blount
First and
Oak Streets
Postal Service
A. C
Vanden Berg
Michigan N. W
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Court report shows three month figures for Clare County
The 80th District Court of Clare County submitted a three month report to the Michigan Supreme Court. It lists 11388.03 to the general fund from court costs and fees, 5170 to the Library Fund from penal fines, 1593 to the State from judgement and filing fees, 602.60 to Clare Farwell and Harrison from ordinance fines and costs. There were 24 non jury trials and 9 jury trials. The period included 108 new civil cases, 146 new state and local offenses, and 581 traffic violations.
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80Th District Court
Clare County
Michigan Supreme Court
Clare
Farwell
Harrison
Spring costs rise as rural sign vandalism grows
Clare County Road Commission spends over $20,000 yearly to repair and erect traffic signs. Tom Cook of Clare reports snowmelt uncovers damaged signs and thieves, vandals, and hunters cause loss and hazards. Blinkers marking hazards are frequently stolen, risking accidents and injuries.
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Tom Cook
Clare County
Roy Moran
Clare
Cook
Clare City considers private garbage collection plan
City officials discuss a private three year exclusive franchise with Roger Beilfuss of Baldwin 66 Service to take over local garbage collection. Beilfuss cites lower rates for commercial pickups and Reed City residents currently paying less, while city planners weigh costs including a new truck and landfill. Grant Township officials may join April 19 meeting due to proposed landfill site.
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Brookwood
Don Spencer
Albert Schumm
Gary Rayburn
Ruth Schunk
G. L. Bosshart
Lyle Ann Sprague
Hoxie
Clare City Commission
Grant Township
Roger Beilfuss
City Commission
Willard Koch
Beilfuss
Baldwin 66
Reed City
Clare
Reed Cuy
Glenn Cain
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Richard Snyder
Clare Rotarians
Oakland University
Serena Allen
Karen Armentrout
Cathy Johnson
Sentinel Photo
Kiwanis Sports
Ing
Julie Gershon
Gilbert Miller
MSU
Ken Little
New York Jets
Harrison Post Office
Mad Hatters
Marilyn Glenn
Blanche Lucy
Kathy Wainman
Sentinel
Cain
Koch
Commission
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