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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
2
Moderate weather across Michigan eased winter hardships for deer last week. In the upper peninsula deer were limited to yarding areas in Bariga Newberry and near Crystal Falls Mseanaba. Snow depths ranged six inches to a foot plus.
A Friday night gathering of residents discussed joining the Clare school district. Voters indicated attachment to their current school, seeing it as a long held institution. Mrs. Ben Kleinhardt suffered a fall on ice and is under medical care. Mrs. Vere Shull and a newly returned generation left the hospital this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Magnus Jr. visited Mrs. Ethel Rutter in Mt. Pleasant Hospital Tuesday evening.
A four year study by the Michigan Conservation Department at the Casino wildlife station reports 44 black bears live trapped since 1952. Of these 44, 27 were males. Bears were anesthetized weighed tagged and released. the farthest hunter recovered bear traveled 14 miles. The heaviest weighed 425 pounds and the lightest 12 pounds.
Michigan state forests produced a record 596 545 in timber products during 1955 from 28 public forests in northern Michigan. Revenue rose from 280 000 in 1952 to 392 000 in 1953 and 507 000 in 1954, with private bidders supplying harvest permits. Factors cited include strong markets, better use of aspen and other species, and active planting and production programs under the Conservation Department.
State conservation officials report 2963 deer killed on Michigan highways in 1955, with sharp regional rises. Southern counties show the largest increase due to traffic and expanding herds. northern Lower Peninsula tallies 967, Upper Peninsula 713. Highways, city streets, and rural roads saw numerous crashes injuring motorists and damaging vehicles.
A park visitor was arrested for leaving unburied rubbish at the Waterloo recreation area. He paid 75 dollars in fines and costs in Jackson Justice Court. Conservation Department files list other violations under state litter laws.
The Conservation Department weighs expanding aerial observations over the next six weeks in cooperation with the U S Coast Guard. A Coast Guard helicopter based at Traverse City recently completed a census of wild turkeys and confirmed ground counts. Further aerial projects are under consideration.
Hunters are urged to check venison and other game meat in their freezers. The law requires special permits if game meat is kept more than 60 days after the season ends. The 60 day period has elapsed on most species and meat may be stored indefinitely under permits issued by conservation officers.
During a late January week, 85 violators paid 1513 in fines and court costs and served a total of 120 days in jail. Convictions covered leaving rubbish at a state park site and shining deer and fishing without a license. Money from fines flowed into the state library fund.
YPME members gathered Friday evening at the church basement for a business meeting and a short program. Plans for the coming year were discussed led by Mrs. Ariene Walters and Mrs. Marian Tagus.
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