Clare School Board Sets Guides and Bids at February Meeting
The Clare School Board on February 12 adopted an education philosophy, approved venereal disease instruction evening programs with the Central Michigan District Health Department, and began a search with King Scott and Associates for a new architect. A special board meeting is set for February 26 to finalize Citizens Committee millage duties, with February 27 organizational plans. Three 66 passenger buses were bid with Great Lakes Coach Company of Dearborn low bid saving about 900, total $23,101.25 for three units.
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Clare
Thas
Central Michigan District Health Department
Kingscott and Associates
Board of Education
Citizen’s Committee
Great Lakes Coach Company
Dearborn
Blue Bird
Superior, Wayne and Thomas
McGuire Chevrolet
Floyd Norcutt
Gary Rayburn
Glenn Thomas
Joseph Johnston
Richard Snyder
Donald Spencer
al Schumm
CHS Musicians Earn District Superior Rates
Four of seven instrumental events from Clare High School earned superior ratings at the District Nine Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Sr High Solo and Ensemble Festival held in Atlanta. Soloists were Patty Knickerbocker piano and Carole House alto sax. Superior ensembles included Bob Gabriel Jeff Van Sicklen snare drum duet and Tom Conley Burt Norton Carl Winegar Tim Wood drum ensemble. Excellent ratings went to Ruth Rynearson Laura Mackenzie Patty Knickerbocker flute trio Roger House Mary Stirling Valerie Cole Karl Randall Sharon Czyzewski woodwind quintet and Ruth Rynearson flute solo.
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Clare High School
Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association
Atlanta
Patty Knickerbocker
Carole House
Bob Gabriel
Jeff van Sicklen
Tom Conley
Burt Northon
Carl Winegar
Tim Wood
King and Queen Chosen at Junior High Play Night
Junior high held a Friday play night from 7 to 10 pm with over 200 attendees. Students nominated and voted for a King Queen Prince and Princess using pennies. winners include Ken Sheredy and Dharma Kleinhardt in eighth grade with John Jabour and Sherrie Chadwick in seventh grade. A live band featuring Rod Raymond Rex Raymond Ron Couterier and Don Bovine performed. Candy paper and pencil sales benefited the Junior High Student Council.
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Prince
King
Ken Sheredy
Queen
Dharma Kleinhardt
John Jabour
Princess
Sherrie Chadwick
Rod Raymond
Rex Raymond
Ron Couterier
Don Bovine
George Washington Banquet Set for February 17
The Student Council schedules the fourth annual George Washington Banquet for Saturday February 17 at 6 30 pm Falsettas off Mt Pleasant will cater the meal The program includes a speech by a student from one of the four high school classes an alumnus speech a faculty member speech and a talent show from the classes.
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Washington
Johnson
Falsetta
Mt. Pleasant
Public Can Vote To Choose Miss Valentine
The Clare High School student council invites public voting for Miss Valentine at the Annual Valentine Dance on February 23. Ballots are available in downtown stores and one cent equals one vote, with the 1968 Miss Valentine crowned at the dance.
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Miss Valentine
Clare High
Valentine
Flying Cowboy Carter earns pilot certificates in Clare County
Robert Carter of Clare County known as the Flying Cowboy has earned a Commercial Pilot Certificate Flight Instruction Rating and a Low Aerobatic Sporting License from the Federal Aeronautics Association. He flies a Champion Citaborea and trains students while working at Cornwell Ranch. He began in a J-3 and is one of the youngest to reach this level. he is a husband and father of four. Coach Bob McDaniel at Clare High School was honored for 119 baseball victories and serves as assistant football coach. Eugene Simpkins, a Clare Polled Hereford breeder, joined the Michigan Polled Hereford Association board during Farmers Week at Michigan State University East Lansing. Simpkins and brother Gary run a Polled Hereford herd at Clay Knoll Farm near Clare. Alan Bevan will shift from Consumers Power Company’s Central division to become assistant Bay City division manager on March 1, per Ralph Hahn.
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Robert Carter
Ill
Clare County
Federal Aeronautics Association
Carter
Robert
Cornwell Ranch
Bob McDaniel
Clare High School
Sports Trail Century Club
McDaniel
Eugene Simpkins
Clare
Michigan Polled
Alan Bevan
Consumers Power Company
Central
Alma
Bay City
Ralph Hahn
Hatton Township Moves Toward Zoning Around New College Site
After a meeting with the Hatton Township Board and a proposed zoning committee, a zoning program was endorsed. Attorney J Franklin Trucks of Clare outlined plans that aim to protect residents and boost land values without unduly restricting development near the new Mid Michigan Community College. Future meetings are set as the township proceeds with an appointed zoning panel.
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Mid Michigan Community College
J. Franklin Trucks
Clare
Rotary Club Marks 23rd Charter Night
Clare Rotary Club celebrated its 23rd charter night with Ladies Night a dinner and program at the Doherty Hotel Rev Donald Winegar gave the invocation Dr John White welcomed members and introduced toastmaster Al Schumm Mayor Willard Koch and about 20 charter members were among the guests George Lauer Mt Pleasant Rotary District 631 Governor spoke Lloyd Conley and his Weinerschnitzels provided entertainment Gary Foerester of Saginaw led the dancing Robert Schellhas C J Allen and Dr Merrill Hutchins headed the organizing committee
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Clare Rotary Club
Doherty Hotel
Donald Winegar
John White
al Schumm
Willard Koch
White
George Lauer
Mt. Pleasant
Rotary
Lloyd Conley
Weinerschnitzels
Gary Foerester
Saginaw
Robert Schellhas
C.J. Allen
Merrill Hutchins
Lake George Ox Roast And Races Set For Feb 17 18
Lake George boosters host an ox roast on February 17 at 10 A M and snowmobile races on February 18 with time trials at 10 A M on the frozen lake. The event is supported by the Clare County Snowmobile Assn with plans for further meetings February 19 at the Tobacco River Rod and Gun Club and February 26 at Mott Mountain near Parnell.
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Lake George
Clare County
Parnell
Civitan Club Honors Clergy at Community Meeting
The Clare Civitan Club recognized local clergy during National Clergy Week at a Monday evening meeting. Attendees included Rev Waterstradt, Rev Wickstrom, Rev Winegar, Rev Raleigh, and Rev Gook. Dave Turberg of Central Michigan University spoke on the Big Brother and Sister program and his work with Chippewa Indians, including slides.
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Clare Civitan Club
Waterstradt
St. John's Lutheran
Karl Wickstrom
Don Winegar
William Raleigh
Nazarene
Jasper Gook
Farwell
Dave Turberg
Central Michigan University
CECO to Maintain Holley Operations in Clare Plant
Colt Industries announces Holley operations will continue at Clare and all former Holley locations. CECO will absorb Holley in aerospace controls while preserving the Holley brand name on carburetors. Plant manager Robert Mettler cites strong work volume and growing sales as growth factors. Colt projects larger scale for CECO, with 1967 net income rising to 12 million and sales to 307 million.
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Holley
Clare Aircraft Division
Colt Industries
Clare
Guy C. Shafer
Chandler Evans Control Systems
Robert Mettler
Comets Knock Clare High from US-10 Race
Coleman shifts league standings to 5-3 after a 76-57 win on Clare High's floor. Mike Gordon and Jim Baker each scored 18 for Coleman, Keith Fox 17, and Clare’s Grant Gillaspy led all scorers with 27. Clare JV won 44-41. Standings: Reed City 7-1, Coleman 5-3, Ewart 5-3, Clare 4-4, Sanford 3-5, Farwell 0-7.
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Clare High
Coleman
Comets
Clare
Reed City
Mike Gordon
Jim Baker
Keith Fox
Grant Gillaspy
Ewart
Sanford
Farwell
Study Club Exhibits On View For 60
Sixty people viewed a Clare Study Club display themed Grafts and Fashions at the Clare Methodist church. Exhibits included paintings ceramics sewing embroidery hooked rugs textile art and quilts plus antiques like linens glassware and dresses. Mrs Peg Hammerberg showed items from the Middle East and new members were welcomed.
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Clare Study Club
Green
Clare Methodist Church
Peg Hammerberg
Middle East
Leon Stanley
Florence Kennedy
Fran Bergstrom
Dairymen to Hear Management Talks in Two Sessions
Dairymen in Clare and Gladwin counties will learn dairy farm management and dairy herd management from MSU extension dairyman John Speicher. Sessions run February 15 and February 22 from 10 30 a m to 3 p m at Arthur Township Hall. lunch serves at Arthur Center Church. Reservations via Clare County 539 7805 or Gladwin County 426 7741.
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Clare
Gladwin
George C. MacQueen
Arthur Township Hall
John Speicher
Michigan State University
Arthur Center
Clare County
Gladwin County
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