Clare receives first federal funds for water system upgrades
The city of Clare welcomed a $32,000 grant from the EDA delivered by Roger Hook of Traverse City as steps begin on a multi phase water project. City officials industrial leaders and local firms joined a brief ceremony at city hall outlining plans to upgrade mains expand iron removal and install a new water well and elevated tank to improve supply pressure and fire protection.
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Clare
Roger Hook
Traverse City
EDA
City Hall
Hook
Glen
Carl F. Schorn
Warren
Michigan
Cain
Ed Royer
Holley Carburetor
Barnes
Fourth Street
Eastwood Hills
West First Street
Sion
Layne Northern
Leiter Brothers’ of
Benchley and Yeager
Chicago Bridge and Iron Works
A. Roger Hook
Glen Cain
Ed Roger
Clare Men's Bowling Tourney Crowned New Champions
New champions crowned in the Clare Men's Bowling Tournament announced by Ike Freeman. The event ended March 2 with Citizens Bank and Trust winning team honors at 3216 including handicap and $100 prize. Doubles champs Norrell Mahon and Al Schumm earned $55 with 1345. Singles top prize went to B Simons with 608 actual and 105 handicap for 713 and $50. R Jensen won All-Events with 2045 pins and $30. high game was V Smith with 277 actual and 27 pin handicap for 304. Women field heads to final weekend behind Cokers in Harrison with 2908, Slocum and Spicer doubles at 1280, Martz singles 654, Phillips All-Events 1549, Stephens handicap 1842.
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Clare
Ike Freeman
Association
Citizens Bank and Trust
Norrell Mahon
al Schumm
B. Simons
R. Jensen
V. Smith
Laila Phillips
Judy Stephens
Deer Highway Deaths Rise Across Gladwin District
The Gladwin District of the DNR reports the highest deer fatalities in the northern lower peninsula with 2 444 total highway deaths in the district area for 1968, up 217 from 1967. Of these 332 were bucks. Dead deer are buried or given to motorists and needy organizations.
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Gladwin
DNR
Peninistia
Geer
Clare PTA to Host Panel on Teacher Negotiations
The Clare Parent Teachers Association meets Monday evening for a panel explaining the negotiation process between the school Board and teachers represented by the Clare Education Association. The program includes ukulele entertainment and refreshments, March 17 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school all purpose room.
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Clare Parent Teachers Association
Clare Education Association
Start Set for Harrison Adult Ed Classes This Spring
Harrison Community Schools Adult Education begins late this month with eight evening courses from 7 to 9. Classes include Ceramics Sewing Drawing Woodworking Women’s Recreation Modern Math Knitting Typing. Enroll in person at Harrison High School office or call Kirk Nigro at 539 7417 or 539 7141. Fee is 10 dollars. Enroll by mail with name address phone and chosen class.
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Harrison Community Schools
Claasses
Harrison
Kirk. Nigro
MUCC Leader Attacks State Fund Raid Over Urban Recreation
MUCC executive director James Rouman denounces Governor Millikin's plan to shift 100 million recreation funds toward city grants, warning voters feel betrayed and promising the group may back urban recreation if a future ballot arises. A fire at Robinson Industries near Coleman followed by mutual aid reports closes with fire department notes.
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Michigan
Millikin
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
James Rouman
Lansing
MUCC
Rouman
Pioneers Reach District Class B Finals at Big Rapids
Clare High School Pioneers upset Fremont to reach the District Class B final in Big Rapids before losing to Big Rapids High in the title game. The underdog squad, led by Dan White and teammates, battled early but trailed after a late second quarter surge by Big Rapids.
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Clare
Pioneers
Big Rapids
Fremont
Big Rapids High
Ivan Davis
Tall Big Rapids
CHS
Reed City
Dan White
Grant Gillaspy
Tom Whitfield
Chris Busche
Jerry Eberhart
Big Red
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Chamber of Commerce
Holley
Sentinel Photos
Sentinel
PTA
Richard Snyder
Louisa Bowlér
Education Assa
Robinson Industries
Coleman
Beaverton
Jerome Township
Midland County
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