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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1972
Page
1
In Clare voters elected Poet and incumbent Sogge to the Board of Education in a Monday poll. Poet led with 437 votes and Sogge received 422, both earning four year terms. Other candidates included Jaquéo with 284 and Owens with 244 votes.
In Clare Harrison and Farwell districts a one mill for vocational education was defeated. Clare voters rejected the measure by 440 to 342 with 98 votes against the levy. Farwell opposed 188 to 151 and Harrison 108 against. No spoiled ballots were reported in Clare.
The Clare board approved the Title I program for 1972-73 targeting kindergarten to fourth grade with new self-contained fourth grade classes and a Learning Resource Center for mentally and emotionally disturbed students. Officials discussed stigma, funding limits, and the need for early district input before state approval. The board also approved an eight percent salary premium for the emotionally disturbed teacher and rejected a land transfer request affecting district boundaries.
State Representative John M. Engler of Mt. Pleasant announced he will seek re election to the Michigan House from the 89th district. He emphasized a record of constructive policy, tax reform for schools, and local control over curriculum as core goals. He serves on committees for colleges and universities insurance mental health and youth.
Two Gladwin men and one Farwell resident were elected to terms on the Mid Michigan Community College Board of Trustees in the annual school election. Paul Rhodes of Gladwin received 1,857 votes across five districts. Two special meetings were set for Clare on June 19 and 26 at 8 p.m. to meet the architect and discuss salary increases for non-instructional employees, teachers aides and administrators. Both sessions will be in relocatable classrooms near the elementary school.
Glenn Thomas, president of the Clare Board of Education, resigns effective July 1 due to employment and impending move to Cass City. The board has 20 days to appoint a replacement for the one year remaining. Arnold C. Wallace is elected to a six year term with 1,003 votes. Wayne G. Eagleson wins a two year term with 624 votes. Other candidates and vote totals are listed for both six year and two year terms, with five spoiled ballots.
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