Poor Turnout At Harrison Blood Drive Leads to Red Cross Letter
The Harrison Red Cross Bloodmobile drew 43 pints on December 30, six below the July drive. Officials blame apathy and high costs, noting Harrison should yield at least 100 pints per one-day drive and warning local support must improve.
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Red Cross
Harrison
the Red Cross
Lansing
Marvin Heintz
Clare County Health Department
Clare County — Blood Bank
County Costs Per Capita in Clare County
A Department of Commerce study reveals Clare County spends 263 per resident on local government services. National and state comparisons show 5.9 billion and 39.8 billion totals, with rising payrolls and material costs driving higher outlays.
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Clare County
Michigan
MMCC Opens Open House Near Harrison
Michigan community college invites the public to an open house on Sunday January 18 1970 from 2 to 5 pm at the new 70000 square foot facility five miles south of Harrison near Old U S 27 and Manns siding Road The building houses classrooms seminar rooms offices labs a 252 seat lecture hall a 3800 volume library and career training spaces The spring dedication date will be announced later The note mentions local government finances with Clare County per capita revenue and debt figures and contrasts national and state debt levels.
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Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison
U.S. 27
Mannsiding Road
Clare County
United States
Michigan
City Adopts Lake Rules ban on speed boats and skiers
The Clare City Commission approved rules for Lake Shamrock reducing watercraft use. The state study led to a ban on high speed motorboats and towing skiers or similar devices, to be incorporated into the city ordinance.
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Clare City Commission
Lake Shamrock
Department of Natural Resources
Commission
Chief Reports Quiet New Years in Clare
Clare Police Chief Elly Tice described New Year’s holiday activity as very quiet with minor traffic incidents and no injuries. The annual report shows 1969 arrests at 1007, up from 840 in 1968, and 3862 complaints vs 3308 in 1968, with meter and parking violations rising due to full beat coverage.
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Clare
Elly Tice
Tice
Tax exemption filing opens for seniors and disabled veterans
Senior citizens and veterans with disabilities may qualify for the Homestead Tax exemption. Eligible residents must be 65 before January 1, income under 5000, and property value under 10000, with $2500 real estate exemption. Affidavits due March 1. bring pension or disability checks when applying at City Hall.
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City Hall
Clare City Hall
Two Winners Yet To Claim Santa Contest Prizes
Belinda Bay and Sherry DeFoy have not picked up their prizes in the Clare Chamber of Commerce Letters to Santa Claus contest. Each may claim a one dollar bill at the Sentinel office located at 112 W Fourth Street.
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Santa Claus
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Belinda Bay
Sherry DeFoy
Sentinel
Four Snowmobilers Hurt In Harrison
A series of snowmobile and car crashes in Harrison over the weekend left four people injured. Robert Morgen, 9, and Patricia Morgen, 10, were treated and released after a crash with a car on Old 27. Raymond Pennybacker, 49, was hurt in a head on crash on Jefferson Ave near Bertha Lake. Greg Van Valkenburg, 16, was slightly injured when his sled was struck on Burt Road. Investigations continue with Sheriff’s Department officials handling all incidents.
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Harrison
Robert Morgen
Holt
William Shaffstall
Lansing
Old
Patricia Morgen
Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Ferson Ave
Bertha Lake
Raymond Pennybacker
Pontiac
Charles R. Jones
Jackson
Pennybacker
Sheriff's Department
Greg van Valkenburg
Burt Road
Thomas J. Glynn
Detroit
Burt
van Valkenberg
Clare Pioneers Fall to Morley Stanwood 64 58
Clare Pioneers lose comeback bid as Morley Stanwood dominates early and edges ahead 64 58. Key players Manee Schlafley and Busher suffer fould trouble injuring Clare’s final push. Mohawks Kevin Allen leads with 26 points. Junior varsity also wins 83 57.
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Clare Pioneers
Morley
Clare
Mohawks
Marty Schlafley
Dan Maneez
Chris Busher
Pioneers
Manée
Schlafley
Stanwood
Kevin Allen
Ivan Davis
Chippewa Hills
Sanford
Meridian
Davis
Manee
Farwell
Fire damages Clare residence on John Street
Firefighters responded to the A R Fink home on John Street shortly after 4 p m last Tuesday. The blaze caused extensive damage with the attic worst hit and all other rooms affected by smoke and heat. Origin undetermined. under investigation by the Clare Fire Department.
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A. R. Fink
Clare
James Brinkerhoff
John Street
Fink
Claré Fire Department
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Tobacco River
Fourth Street
Department of Commerce
MMCC
Santa
Eberhart Avenue
Grant Township
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