Roundup Queen Crown Sought by Eight Girls
Eight girls compete for Clare Rodeo Roundup Queen at the Harrison Fairgrounds during the county fair. Candidates include Cindy Burns Denise Montney Jill Raymond Robin Jo Robinson Cheryl Shull Janet Thomas and Laurie Ulrich. Judges assess appearance horsemanship and personality before a toast by Jack Winster. winner receives trophy crown and sponsor gifts.
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Harrison Fairgrounds
Clare
Cindy Burns
Clara
Quinn Dysinger
Denise Montney
Jill Raymond
Robin Jo Robinson
Farwell
Cheryl Shull
Janet Thomas
Harrison
Laurie Ulrich
Jack Winster
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County Board Debates Appeal on 24 Million Land Valuation
Clare County commissioners weigh options after the State Tax Commission increases land values by 24 million dollars. The board’s protest was denied and a court appeal is debated with a July 3 deadline discussed. Some officials doubt the value of appealing given higher county sales figures.
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Clare County
Clare County Board of Commissioners
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Tom Bradley
Russell Eberhart
George Palmer
Palmer
Donald Case
Case
Equalization Department
Hoeft
Bradley
Freeman
Hatton
Sheridan
Clare
Clare School Board votes 4 3 to seek 2.5 millage for two years
In a July 18 meeting the Clare Board approved placing 2.5 mills for 2 years on the Aug 18 ballot amid concerns over vote legality. Directors Logge Gershon Peet and Rilett supported. Dunlop Allen and Walters opposed.
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Clare School
Police deny Clare rape reports amid July weekend incident
Clare authorities said reports of multiple rapes were inaccurate and that only one attempted rape occurred during the 4th of July weekend. A woman was beaten and hospitalized after a disturbance on Wheaton Street near McEwan Street about 2 am. City manager Glen Cain and his wife alerted police. a suspect remains at large with only a sketchy description.
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Clare
Wheaton St
McEwan St
Glen Cain
Cain
Burglars Take Music Gear From Clare High School
Weekend break in at Clare High School left blood near a broken window and missing two tape recorders an electric guitar a regular guitar two speakers and three bean bag chairs valued at about 1100 dollars. Initial estimates of 3000 dollars for band instruments were later revised after inventory showed several items were already on hand.
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Clare High School
Gary Rayburn
Rayburn
Man Slashed During Robbery In Clare Tow Lot
Clare tow-truck operator Arthur Clute was stabbed in the arm during a robbery on Curtis Rd Midland County. He grabbed a chain to defend himself as the thief fled with $15 toward a waiting vehicle. The suspect, about 20, six feet tall, 170 pounds, wore a baseball uniform and cap.
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Clare
Arthur Clute
Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Clute
Curtis Rd
Midland County
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Alfred R. Bransdorfer
William G. Milliken
Lansing
Edward Mahalak
Romulus
Buck Burns
Primitive Weapons Hunt Committee
Clyde Anderson
Charles Langworthy
William G. Milliken Rey Keeler
Alex Strange
George Schimberg
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