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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
1
Clare Board of Education again sponsors an adult education program at Clare High School with pre registration January 9 and 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Classes begin the week of January 15 and run about 10 weeks mostly 7 to 9 p.m. Tuition is 10 dollars per 10 week class plus supplies if used.
Dairy and livestock farmers in Clare and Gladwin counties will join a stockmen’s tour led by Michigan State University Extension Veterinarian Dr. Clifford Beck. The morning stop at W C Cornwell ranch covers pre conditioning feeder calves and facilities with lunch provided by Mr. and Mrs. Carter. The 1:30 pm afternoon stop at William Walter farm focuses on raising dairy calves housing and calfhood loss prevention.
Dr. Thomas W. Howarth of Gladwin, a Mid Michigan trustee, funds the first full tuition scholarship for a student at Mid Michigan Community College. The $120 per semester award covers maximum tuition for a full time in district resident, with preference for a Health Science program student.
Principals and counselors from Clare Gladwin Intermediate Districts met to discuss a two district Area Vocational Education Center to be housed at Mid Michigan Community College. Robert Pangman of the State Department of Education called the plan workable and noted students can start in 11th or 12th grade and continue two years of college work seamlessly. Francis J. Mitchell outlined operation, transportation, and keeping students tied to their home high schools. The group considered financing, scheduling, and temporary facilities for a fall 1968 start.
At the January 3 1968 meeting of the Clare County Road Commissioners Glenn J. Lloyd was reappointed chairman and William W Hileman was reappointed chairman pro tem for 1968.
Clare Chamber of Commerce announces the 1968 Winter Sports Carnival with events at Twin Elms and Mott Mountain, a Miss Clare County contest at the Doherty hotel, Van Patrick as host, square dancing, snowmobile racing, a winter golf game, Austrian ski exhibitionists, and a Penguin Dance on Lake Shamrock. Contest entries close January 20.
Clare's Pioneers rallied from eight down at halftime to defeat Coleman Comets 67 62 in CHS gym. Gillaspy led Clare with 26 points, Kushmaul 11, Blystone 3, and White injured sidelined. Coleman scorers Ruhle 13 Fox 12 Gordon 14 Baker 14. Harrison later beat Clare 69 45. Evart vs Clare next.
Installation ceremonies conducted Saturday January 6 in Clare 1,O.C.F and Rebekah Lodges on Wilcox Parkway. New noble grands James Foote and Connie Strouse with vice grands Harry Brokering and Pauline Whiteside. Numerous officers named, gowns and corsages given, an array of remarks and a painting unveiled by Mrs. Pudvay party.
A summary of historical farming program items notes 1968 Farmers Week offerings at Clare and Isabella county extension offices in Harrison and Mt. Pleasant courthouses. The 53rd winter educational event in East Lansing runs January 29 to February 2 with exhibitions demonstrations and meetings for farmers and agribusiness.
Michigan Farm Bureau officials urged full time farmers to join and support agriculture beyond personal gain. Ken Wiles spoke to Clare County members as Charles Kleinhardt chaired a Grant township breakfast meeting launching the annual membership drive. Warren White emphasized every farm family is needed for a strong agriculture voice.
The Clare Red and Gun Club held a Monday meeting January 8 with five new board members elected: George Haas Ed Card Forest Logge Ed Flore and Don Spencer A talk on the new duck stamp was given by conservation officer Don Bell Officers elected at the December meeting were Jay Poet president Donald Case vice president Frank Anderson secretary and Robert Pinaire Three members Jay Peet Donald Case and George Haas were appointed to represent the club at district MUCC meetings traveling to Cadillac January 17.
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