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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
1
Clare seeks bids for a six acre sewage lagoon pumping station and plant upgrades as part of a broad water and sewer expansion. Bids open April 7 with funding contingent on bond sales and potential federal aid up to 60 percent. Mayor Cotter notes progress hinges on federal assistance and bond activity.
Principal Harold Montgom ery of Coleman announces Jane Roman as valedictorian and Keith Acker as salutatorian. Roman carries a 3.969 GPA after seven semesters and holds NHS vice presidency, Bible Club roles, band membership, and acting credits, while Acker posts a high GPA and serves as Student Body president. Acker earned an athletic letter and seeks Naval Academy appointment. both are rooted in Coleman and plan futures in nursing and public service.
In the Clare Men's Bowling Assn Championships, Holley Carburetor No 2 rolled a 3006 to take first place from State Farm Insurance which dropped to second after weekend three. Gate way Lanes Surrey House Kraft Foods and J & R Builders follow. Doubles leaders S Mogg and K Fox hold first with Bell and Bryant moving to second with 1273. Wilson Sharp tops singles and all events at 676 and 1884, while J Adams rises to second with 673 ahead of Vorce 672 and Schepperly 671.
Eugene Rodriguez 31 of Mt. Pleasant admitted driving the car in a Sunday hit and run on McEwan near the Doherty hotel. He was issued a summons for careless driving and leaving the scene and surrendered Tuesday after giving a full statement to Chief Roger Depue.
Disputes swirl as the Michigan House debates a bill to reapportion county boards by population. A county apportionment commission would draw 5 to 40 districts by May 15 1966, with the number of supervisors tied to total population. The plan clashes with constitutional provisions and faces court rulings, delays in county home rule bills, and debates over who conducts the apportionment and the appeal process. Regardless of method, drastic changes loom for county government.
The Well Child Conference schedule lists events in Farwell at the Methodist Church on Tuesday March 15 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Clare hosts on Tuesday March 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at City Hall second floor. Harrison holds a session Friday March 18 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Clare police closed an investigation into an 18 year old girl's alleged immoral conduct after tests showed no disease and officials stated no VD cases exist locally. Corrections debunk sensational rumors about employment, hospitalization, and contact with youths.
The Coleman Board of Education appointed Carl Toth to fill the vacancy left by Gary Morley. The term lasts through the current fiscal year or until the June 1 election when Morley’s seat will be filled by vote. Robert Kerr was named vice-president.
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod plans to build a chapel and student center at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. Rev. Charles Smith of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Clare and Luther House CMU says construction begins this month with completion expected by fall 1966.
Clare city officials met to review five applications for the vacant city manager position. Mayor Tim Cotter said more applications may arrive and some candidates will be interviewed. The city seeks an applicant with an engineering degree and negotiates salary based on qualifications suitable for a project‑level manager.
Commission and City Manager Clarence Gum kept quiet on reconsidering his resignation. Gum confirmed the quit is final and he will start a new job with Dri-Slide selling and exporting lubrication. His last day is next Monday and he will live in Clare while covering Sag Inaw to Alpena. Michigan Bell got a permit for a 600 plus square foot brick building on Fourth Street costing 38000 dollars.
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