Ministers Debate Relevance of Religion in Modern Times
Four Clare ministers offer contrasting views on whether religion remains vital amid changing attitudes. Fr. John Hoogterp says belief is less influential now as people grow worldly and uncertain. Rev. Ronald Waterstradt notes lower attendance but argues attendees come for stronger reasons. Rev. Luke Stephan defends timeless relevance tied to God and faith. Rev. Gilbert Miller claims religion endures despite secular drift and materialism.
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John Hoogterp
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church
Ronald Waterstradt
Stan Church
Luke Stephan
Prince of Peace Church
Peo
Ple
Congregational United Church of Christ
Gilbert Miller
Br. Hoogrerp
Fr. Hoogterp
Stephan
Waterstradt
Miller
Field Trip Programs Highlight Clare Public Schools Board Meeting
Ruth Schunk elementary curriculum director presented field trip programs for Clare Public Schools at the Monday Board of Education meeting. She said trips begin at kindergarten and align with textbook lessons, with each grade offering seven or eight options and trips finalized after review.
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Board of Education
Clare
Sandra Worn
Born
Laysing
Detroit
Planning meeting set for Monday in Clare County
The Clare County Planning Commission will present a proposed county zoning ordinance at an 8 p.m. meeting Monday in the Harrison county building. George Justus will discuss district mapping and land use policies. The session follows December reviews by township associations and seeks township input before transportation and field trip plans proceed.
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Clare County Planning Commission
Clare County
Harrison
George Justus
Glaze Country Township Association
Planning Commission
Hospital limits visits in Mt Pleasant area
Clare Osteopathic Hospital restricts visitors to immediate family to shield patients from flu. Administrators say the measure is temporary and nursing homes have not adopted similar rules. Clergy comment on church reflections, youth questioning, and the church's role in social issues.
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Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Helen Morgan
Mt. Pleasant
Gas leak drives two families from their homes
A Harrison County incident left two families displaced after a gas leak prompted evacuations. A utility employee called the event almost a miracle that the homes did not explode as crews responded and assessed the scene, noting a 15 percent test result.
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Roy Moran Harrison
Jones heads road comm for year
Fred L. Jones of Harrison was elected chair man of Clare County Commission. Glenn J. Lloyd of Clare was named vice chairman and has served on the commission for nine years. Gas leaks from an underground storage well prompted two northern Clare County families to evacuate, with the utility company covering costs.
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Fred L. Jones
Old State Ave
Harrison
Clare County
Et F . Jones
Road Commission
Glenn J. Lloyd
Eberhart Ave
Clare
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
Walter Ehle
Leo Kuepfer
Stockwell Rd
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Ruth Schunk
Richard Snyder
Snyder
Forest Logge
Kit Wall
Hamilton Township
Roy Moran
Conern
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Watervliet
Maple Rd
Sentinel
Jones Heads
Francis Fry
Ehle
Fry
Consolidated
Hamilton Field
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