School Board and College Elections Set for June 10
Voters will decide four Clare district school board candidates Rolland Gunderman Albert Jacco John Meyers and Forrest Sogge for two four year terms. In the Mid Michigan Community College Board race three six year terms will be filled with Douglas C Hall Mil dred Lang William L Case and H Kenneth McLaughlin on the ballot. Incumbent Paul A. Rhoades runs for a four year term in Gladwin. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the high school.
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Clare-Gladwin
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Nneither
Douglas C. Hall
Gladwin
Mildred Lang
Beaverton
William L. Case
H. Kenneth McLaughlin
Farwell
Recreation Board Hires Two For Summer Program
The Clare Recreation Board hires John Wolf as program director and Jay Brooks to teach swimming and direct waterfront activities. Wolf, a Clare Public Schools teacher, recently moved from New York and holds a master's from SUNY Buffalo. Brooks comes from Mt. Pleasant to lead aquatic programs.
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John Wolf
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Clare Public Schools
Clare
New York
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo
Jay Brooks
Mt. Pleasant
Brooks
Farwell millage plans edge lower than asked
Farwell Area School District voters face June 10 ballot decisions on a operating millage increase and a debt retirement millage for a new school. If approved the operating rate could be capped at six mills and debt at four mills, with the board free to set lower rates if state valuations reach 26 million or more.
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Farwell Area
Dean Luce
James Ganger
Max Howard
Burton Maynard
Board of Education
Farwell
Destruction Gang Busted By Clare County Posse
A north Clare county posse halted a Wayne and Macomb county gang of motorcyclists after they wrecked a Stanley Root auto and damaged corn fields. Nine suspects were held, charged with malicious destruction, and split bail set at 1,000 each.
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Clare County
James Darling
Wayne
Macomb
Stanley Root
Matilda Russwinkle
Root
Trail
Holbrook Seeks renomination in Michigan House race
Rep. Donald E. Holbrook Jr. announces bid for re election to the Michigan Legislature and the Republican nomination for State Representative in the August Primary. The Clare attorney, 36, has served the 99th district covering Newaygo Meosta Osceola and Clare counties since 1964.
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Clare
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Holbrook
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June Well Child Clinic Schedule for Clare County
The June schedule lists clinics in Harrison on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the County Building and a June 13 session for Clare Farwell residents from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Clare City Hall. Holbrook, after one year in the House, was named by Capitol reporters as a promising Republican newcomer and in 1966 attended a national legislative seminar. He has authored notable acts including impaired driving, the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act, and a court reorganization act, and has chaired the House Judiciary Committee for two years while active in civic affairs and Michigan Week.
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Clare-ify questions on licensing and St James Hill history
A reader asks why Michigan license and bond laws for builders remain unenforced in Clare and questions the origin of St James Hill name, noting local practices in Midland and Saginaw regions and seeking Clare county history details. The inquiry blends regulatory enforcement with local toponym history from Harrison and Roy L. Dodge.
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Harrison
McKay Farms
St. James Hill
James Hill
Dohrety
Clare Public Schools 93rd Commencement Set for Sunday
Clare Public School announces its 81st commencement for 93 seniors to receive diplomas at 8:00 p.m. in the high school gym, a Sunday event paired with a June 9 baccalaureate at 2:00 p.m. James P. Brown Jr. will deliver the keynote “Challenge of Change” with Superintendent Richard Snyder introducing. Donald Spencer and William Warner will present diplomas and graduates, as the Symphonic Band provides processional music.
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Clare Public School
James P. Brown, Jr
Saginaw News
Richard Snyder
Donald Spencer
William Warner
Board of Education
Clare High
Reading Improvement Workshop to Continue in Clare Schools
Clare Public Schools announce the third annual Reading Improvement Workshop funded by federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act money. A six week summer program runs mornings with a director, eleven reading teachers, and a music activities teacher at Clare Methodist Church. The service features a sermon titled The Search For Meaning and processional music by Mrs. Forrest Meek. Nineteen graduates will wear gold-cord tassels for National Honor Society induction. other NHS members from the CHS junior class will serve as Commencement ushers.
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Clare Methodist Church
Forrest Meek
National Honor Society
CHS
Direct Assistance Change To Food Stamp Program July First
The Sentinel reports the end of direct food distribution on July 1 and the launch of the Food Stamp Program in Clare County with support from the Michigan Department of Social Services and USDA agencies. The program aims to boost low income families appetite for healthier diets while increasing farmers’ market demand and efficiency. Recipients can buy extra food at retail stores, improving nutrition and purchasing power across the community.
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Clare County Social Services
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Clare County
Point Clare Drives Opening Day Senior Action In Baseball
Point Clare led seniors on opening day with a 16-2 win over Twin Elms while Citgo edged Citizens Bank 1-0 after 15 innings. Bernie McNerney starred with 11 hits across both games, and Ken Sheredy tossed a one hit pitching performance in a 15-2 win for Point Clare.
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Twin Elms
Steve Luplow
Mike Musser
Billy Schrugs
Bob Reid
Bernie McNerney
McNerney
Bob Briggs
Ken Sheredy
Arlie Schepperiey
Richard Rogers
Haley Files First for Clare County Supervisor Board
Clare County Clerk Louis Becker said Albert Haley filed his petition to join a large field running for the new five member County Supervisor Board. Haley has long served on the Board of Supervisors and is active in county government. The last day to file petitions in Harrison is June 18.
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Louis Becker
Albert Haley
Haley
Board of Supervisors
Harrison
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