09 Dec 1970
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1970
Page
1
Clare voters go to the polls to decide a $2.2 million bond for a 700 pupil primary building and remodels at the elementary school for intermediate use. Polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the high school gym with voting open to all district residents.
The Clare County Republican Party executive committee will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. to elect a new county chairman to replace Don Luce. Fourteen members were elected to the committee at a recent convention in the Clare County Courthouse. State Rep Donald E. Holbrook Jr will report on statehouse matters. The elected members include William Warner Richard Shanahan Phil Schneider Forrest Sogge McKinley Brown Nial Ressequie Earl Householder Dr John Weitzel Dorothy Ashcraf Mary Ruckle Montz Gee John Quinnan Jerry Forsberg and M D Thompson.
The Clare City Commission discussed revising rubbish collection rates including a shift to once weekly pickups at a $24 annual charge after protests against a $36 twice weekly plan. City Manager to study a sliding rate scale and report back. The panel also favored allowing firearms for the Clare Auxiliary Police pending legal review.
The Clare Sentinel will raise subscription rates effective January 1 1971 due to higher operating costs. Clare County and nearby areas will pay 5 50 per year, with Gladwin Midland Osceola Mecosta counties at 6 50, other counties at 8.00, while stand price remains unchanged. The paper notes its long history since 1877 and a weekly circulation of 3 800.
A county wide fund drive for Clare Osteopathic Hospital aims to raise about 700000 to fund required improvements. Bonds of 500 and 1000 dollars are sold to support the effort led by a 12 member steering committee. The drive closes December 31 with final meeting January 12.
Law officers report three Clare County break ins over the weekend with more than $1,500 taken. In Harrison, $500 plus was stolen from Murton Oil, while Clare Clinic lost about $800 and Witbeck's IGA over $200 in coins. A fourth break in at a beauty shop is also under investigation.
Clare County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to reject a report by Equalization Director Clarence Gumbee on 50 per cent assessment compliance. The city of Harrison and six townships meet the state target while Arthur Township at 34.3 per cent and others fall below. State law allows a two point variance. many units may appeal for adjustments or to enforce conformity.
A Christmas lighting contest in Clare is sponsored by the Clare Sentinel and three businesses. Cash prizes come from Citizen's Bank and Trust Company of Clare and Consumers Power. A grand prize includes a full course meal from Doherty Motor Hotel. Entries due by 5 pm December 18 with judging December 19. Santa arrives at 10 am Saturday with the Clare City Fire Department on McEwan Street.
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