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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1970
Page
8
The letter from Administrative Director Rollo F. McCall warns that if the Clare chapter cannot develop a viable plan and gain community support to meet its financial responsibilities, the chapter may be dropped from the Red Cross blood program as of July 1, 1970.
The Michigan Legislature passes a bill expanding the homestead tax exemption for seniors. It raises the qualifying income to 6000 and removes the 10000 property value limit, taking effect in 1970 after governor signature. Rep. Donald E. Holbrook supports shielding elderly on fixed incomes from inflation.
Calendar note for 4-H Beef Club shows at the Harrison fair set for March 14 with animals to be on feed. Vacationing couples include Mr and Mrs Lefty Noland snowmobiling north while Mr and Mrs Howard Morton travel from Detroit to Hawaii for two weeks. Essexville guests Mrs Mildred Meek and Mr and Mrs Harold Jay visit the Russell family in town. Arnold Stamman and family visit Pontiac for Agnes Stamman 85th birthday with relatives in nearby towns.
Those entering the rate gain contest must weigh and tag animals at Clare Stock Yard on the 14th. Members may bring livestock 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Unweighed steers will be tagged at home that afternoon. By law nominations may be from the floor at the meeting. After officers are elected, members pay dues and committees are formed for projects.
The Clare Rotary Club hosted its annual dinner dance at Hotel Doherty last Saturday night. A good crowd enjoyed steak, a lively program, and dancing to close the evening.
Thousands crowded Clare and Sault Ste. Marie for a 500 mile snowmobile race that started at 10 00 a m and ended at 11 15 p m with Don Brown of Traverse City taking first in a Chapar rel followed by Ski Doo and Rupp machines. A fireworks show capped the event as plans for future races and related activities were announced.
Clare High students serve at Mt Pleasant State Home and Clare Osteopathic Hospital as Junior Red Cross workers and nursing home helpers. They tutor junior high students and plan an April fund raising play night. President Wendy Willebrand asks residents to call for elder assistance.
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