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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1969
Page
1
The Clare Elementary summer reading improvement program uses federal Title I funds and runs six weeks from 9:00 to 11:30. Directed by Ruth Schunk for four years, it serves about 120 students with a 12 to 1 ratio and emphasizes individual help through machines like tape recorders and a visual projector.
Central Michigan Community Hospital shuts 20 beds due to a sudden shortage of registered and licensed practical nurses. Hospital administrator Richard Pieratt says the shortfall stems from recent graduations and retirements, and staff expect the restriction to last only until August 1, 1969. The board urged area RNs and LPNs to work part time during the period.
State Senator Robert Huber will address the Clare County chapter of the Voice of the People on July 9 at 2 p.m. in the Clare County Courthouse basement. The event promotes tax reform and reduced government spending with about 400 members in Clare County. Local organizers note Huber supports the Voice campaign and hopes to engage taxpayers across nearby counties. The meeting follows coverage of local activities and includes reports on recent VOP efforts. Sidewalk Days sales and Chamber events are also planned with peanuts and films at the Ideal Theater if weather permits.
Rotary District 631 held its annual Assembly Forum at the Doherty Hotel with 75 attendees from 27 clubs. District Governor Carl Satow received a pinned honor from P D G George Lauer and earned a standing ovation for leadership.
The Clare County Department of Social Services handles about 1.4 million in funds annually with state and federal matches while a small county budget of 81 thousand supports direct welfare relief. Patrick Redmond, a leading social work executive, explains the agency’s role as mediator and helper for needy residents.
The Clare County social services division, housed in the county building, oversees about 580 cases including direct relief, child welfare, and foster licensing. Redmond’s department handles adoptions and abuse cases, operates training schools, and contributes to hospitalization programs funded by county and state sources.
Redmond outlines Clare county welfare, stressing it as the sole local social agency for miles. The staff of 11 handles eligibility, intake, homemaker duties, and family support while planning 13 welfare volunteers by July 1 to boost self help.
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