Coleman Board approves multiple contracts and start plans
The Coleman Board of Education approved bids for water and sewer connections at portable classrooms, carpeting for the music building, and parking lot paving. New teachers were hired while hot lunches continue, and duty free periods added. Window shades were ordered, construction on schedule, bills total 31 620, and items bid include insurance fuel dairy meats produce eggs bread and groceries. Classes begin Tuesday September 6.
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Coleman Board of Education
Riggle Construction Company
Saginaw
Elmore’s of
Mt. Pleasant
Hicks Company
Alma
Tommie Saylor
William Fitzgerald
Kenneth Stuart
Gailen Petersen
Bosink- Verwey
Standard Oil Co
Beacom-Sealtest
Gladwin Voters Face Austerity Measured in School Cuts
Gladwin Public Schools plan to open under severe austerity with half days for high school students, elimination of interscholastic sports and band, staff and facility cuts, reduced bus transportation and social activities. A 1905 building condemned limits space, a June vote rejected operating and building revenue, and a September millage vote is planned to raise operating funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin Public
Gladwin
George Ree Injtsovlian
Farwell board offers revised teacher contracts amid rush to sign
The Farwell Board approved new contracts offering 5250 dollars base salary with 4 percent yearly raises and a Monday noon signing deadline. Superintendent Elenbaas warned jobs could be posted elsewhere if unsigned teachers fail to sign. About 26 teachers plan a Friday meeting to decide whether to accept or hold out.
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Farwell
Harold Elenhaas
Farwell Education Association
Ronald Yatich
Assn
Yatch
Supt
Elenbaas
Best at Fair Honors Handed to Clare County Exhibitors
Winners at the Clare County Free Fair in Harrison receive ribbons cash prizes and honors across livestock showmanship vegetable and flower entries handicrafts and project classes. Jim Walter and George Shetler led the Registered Dairy class with grand and reserve champions while Alan Schmid topped 4-H Lamb Feeding and Darlene Belle led 4-H Beef Feeding with her sister Jean nine as reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison
Jim Walter
George Shetler
Alan Schmid
Darlene Belle
Jeannine
Cheyleen McGuire
Diane Dunkle
Sentinel
FFA
Farwell
Patty Rodabaugh
Clare
Darlene Bolle
Jeannine Bolle
DeAnna Montney
Pam Walters
Farwell Bronc Busters
Michippa Farms
Kerry Braman
Harris Milling Co
Mt. Pleasant
Linda Dawson
Johnston’s Elevator
Byron Schunk
H.G. Wetzel
Ithaca
Cornwell Ranch
Kent
Wayne Schmid
Mike Rodabaugh
Chicago
Clare Kiwanis
Steven Miller
The
Belle Sisters
the Rodabaughs
Harrison boosters parade for Diamond Jubilee celebration
A large Harrison delegation visits Clare to parade at 7 30 p m as Mayor Willard Koch leads a welcoming party along McEwan street for the Diamond Jubilee celebrants. The event features Brothers Of The Brush in period dress and a community-wide showcase of 4 H winners and local trophy recipients.
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Harrison Boosters
Clare
Willard Koch
McEwan Street
Brothers of the Brush
Harrison
99 Play Golf At Stag Day At Twin Elms
The Clare Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful Stag Day at Twin Elms with 99 golfers playing 18 holes for prizes. Top winners included Hill Behnke Gene Oberlander Tom Dzurka and Jim Clouts plus Kyle Hanley Roy Leinweber. Over 150 attendees enjoyed a feast. prizes went to Charles Clark Burke Collins and Warren McGuire.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Twin Elms
Hill Behnke
Midland
Gene Oberlander
Harrison
Tom Dzurka
Bay City
Jim Clouts
Tom Cain
Earl Baumgarth
Marvin Bidstrup
Kyle Hanley
Roy Leinweber
Clare
Charles Clark
Burke Collins
Warren McGuire
Jerry Forsberg
Ken Barnes
Ken Ritter
George Devenney
Chris Demo
Clare County to Receive MVF Share in Q2 Allocation
Clare county will obtain 100,151 dollars as its portion of the second quarter Motor Vehicle Highway Fund distributions from the Department of State Highways per a Lansing release. Nearby shares include Isabella 150,240 dollars Midland 148,453 dollars Osceola 101,764 dollars and the City of Clare 5,292 dollars with Farwell 2,623 dollars Harrison 3,406 dollars Coleman 3,720 dollars and Mt. Pleasant 25,307 dollars.
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Clare County
Department of State Highways
Lansing
Isabella
Gladwin
Midland
Osceola
Clare
Farwell
Harrison
Coleman
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Schools Reduce Tax Eight Mills Instead of Nine
The Clare School Board, led by Superintendent Richard L. Snyder, voted Monday to levy eight mills for the current year instead of nine. The reduction follows a state aid bill that provides more funding than expected, allowing a total 22 mills overall.
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Clare
Richard L. Snyder
School Board Approves Millage, Bids, and Staffing for 1966-67
The board set eight mills for operating funds and eight mills for operating needs plus six mills for debt retirement. It awarded a gasoline supply contract for 30 000 gallons to Stanley Oil Company and a milk contract for 220 000 half pints to Robert Beacom. Teaching contracts were signed for four new teachers, with two positions still to fill, and Title I participation was approved.
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Stanley Oil Company
Leonard
Robert Beacom
Sealtest
Stock Auction Nets $10 454 at Clare County Fair Sale
At the Clare County Fair Junior Livestock Sale bidders paid 10 454.50 for 24 steers lambs and swine. Grand Champion Beef Steer sold for 62 1/2 cents per pound with 23 cents under the prior record. Numerous steers and lambs were purchased by Marion Livestock, Clare banks and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Fair
Jim Sykora
Darlene Bolle
Walt Bolle
Clare
Marion Livestock’ of
Marion
Darlene
Jeannine Belle
Dunlop
Isabella Fair Plans Completed 21st Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair
Premium books for the 21st Annual Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair have been distributed. The 152 page program outlines events and exhibit classes. Final plans were made August 4 in the county courthouse with President Orville Klumpp presiding.
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Isabella County
Cooperative Extension Office
Orville Klumpp
Lola Krueger
Times News Office
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Coleman School
K&d
Miller Poultry
Rainbow
Tanner
Farwell Board
Marion Livestock
Guys and Dolls of
Armasis
Penrose Farms
Ion
Holstein
Jan Gardner
Celebrators
Steve Miller
MMPA
Dick Kleinhardt
Oakridge Grocery & Gas
V. & K. Pratt
Belinda Bicknell
Kim McGuire
Gary Fletcher
Shear Saddle Shop & Hardware
Glenda Warner
Fullers Saddlery
Kathy Wall
Clare Hardware
Maxine Haggart
Johnstons Elevator
Tony Stanfield
Farwell Rotary Club
Danny Carr
Mortons Hardware
JoAnn Walter
Chris Bay
Sharon Alien
Debbie Fitzpatrick
Connie Poet
Maida Montney
Deanna Varga
Gayla Coats
Jane Walters
Lynette Hildebrandt
Dharma Kleinhardt
Gayla Conton Page
Clare Schools
Strouse Processing
John Schunk
Citizens Bank and Trust of
James Penrose
Michigan Livestock
Dee Dunkle
Joe Johnston
Gayla Kleinhardt
Harrison State Savings Bank
Ashcraft Mkt
Farrison
Witbecks Iga
Buzz Schmid
Farwell State Savings Bank
Carrow Spartan
Jay Kleinhardt
McGuire Bros
Lynn Ogg
Clare Clinic
Smith
Kent Schmid
Northland Iga
Clare Livestock
Greg Rank
Ulrich Standard Service
Karen Kleinhardt
Tim Kleinhardt
Clare Packing
Alan Montney
Earl Hafer
Packing House
Mkt
Sandy Wel
Marion Livestock Yards
Twin Elms Golf Course
Clare Livestock Yards
Town & Country of
McGuire Brothers
Neil Stirling
Leon Stanley Oil Co
Debbie Bicknell
Bob Burgess Denver
Household Applicance and
Murphy Construction
Mike Updyke
Miller Packing Co
Mary Jane Updyke
Wolverine Stockyards
Bernard
Isabella Fair
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