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Clare Sentinel in Clare, Michigan

05 Jan 1977

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Clare Sentinel

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Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1977

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Bradley elected county chairman in Clare County meeting

Clare County Commission elected Thomas Bradley as chairman and Donald Case as vice chairman at the organizational meeting. New commissioners Lyle Williams and Fred Jones joined, with other members listed. The board approved sheriff department renovations and studied a solid waste site plan, while decisions on back pay and certain benefits for former detective Jensen remained unsettled. The panel discussed funding, bids, and property plans including a potential sale or demolition of the sheriff’s house across from the jail.

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Thomas Bradley Clare County Board of Commissioners Donald Case Fred Jones Arnold Stamman Russell Eberhardt Lyle Williams Allan Kowalk Ruth Stanley Williams Clare Russell Eberhart Gus Aleck Sheriff Department Aleck Richard Jensen Raymond Lippold Jensen Fraternal Order of Police FOP Social Services Pat Redman Paul Laggpam Countty Hayes Township Lapham National Association of Counties East Central Planning and Development District Michigan Association of Counties Michigan 3Rd District of Counties Fair Grounds Congress
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Clare elects Chris Smith mayor in first meeting

Clare City commissioners elected Chris Smith mayor after nomination by Robert Beck with Carl Stephenson moving to close nominations. Smith appointed A J Doherty as mayor pro tem and Glen Cain as city manager. Cain announced Gary McGregor as fire chief per a Dec 9 1976 letter from the Clare Fire Department. The panel also noted a possible 106000 bill to fix iron discharge into the Tobacco River from the water plant, under a Michigan Water Resources Commission order demanding cleanup. The city opened bids on a Fifth Street building for 22000 dollars with 14 down and 44 per year at 7 percent for three years and discussed leasing airport land to Arnold Wallace. The board also examined cable channel promises and the potential second floor district courtroom at city hall.

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Chris Smith Clare A.J. Doherty Bob Beck Glen Cain Smith Audrey Patterson Tom Johnson Carl Stephenson Doherty Johnson Stephenson Clare Sentinel Robert Beck Cain Clare Fire Department Gary McGregor Jim Brinkerhoff McGregor Michigan Water Resources Commission Fifth St Arnold Wallace Farwell Beck Channel 50 District Court
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Wants vote on State tax relief petition drives countywide

R G Belanger of Farwell launches a statewide movement by distributing petitions in Clare and Farwell calling for removing school operational costs from property tax. Signers urge a ballot measure at the next General Election to shift such costs to a state income tax or other tax, arguing taxes threaten home ownership for families and retirees.

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R.G. Belanger Farwell Clare House of Representatives State Senate
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Snowmobile Safety Classes Set for Area Youth

Snowmobile safety classes announced for Harrison Clare Farwell and Lake George youths. Eligibility requires at least 12 years old. 16 year olds need not be certified. Classes run January at Harrison Middle School Clare High Farwell High Lake George venues with 7 to 10 pm sessions.

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Harrison Clare Farwell Lake George Harrison Middle School Clare High School Farwell High School
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