Community college bids come in well under estimates
Mid Michigan Community College trustees praised bids for the first phase of a new campus on Old U S 27 between Clare and Harrison as about 20 percent below expectations. Architect Alden B Dow Associates credited for aligning project phases. construction to start in two to three weeks.
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Gan Community College
U.S
Clare
Harrison
Gillaspy
Alden B. Dow Associates
Saginaw
Dagaway Plumbing
Flint
Kirkey Electric Company
Mt. Pleasant
Southeastern Electric Company
Bay City
MMCC Temporary Library Combines 4000 Books with Harrison Public
Mid Michigan Community College will merge its library with Harrison Public Library in the City Building during new college construction. The arrangement adds shelves and seating for over 4000 volumes and extended hours next September with staff from the college. Residents of Harrison and nearby townships gain access to college books and materials and pickup points. Dean David Young designates his office as a temporary information center for the area until college offices open in the Clare County Courthouse.
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David Young
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison City
Harrison Public Library
Harrison
Dean Young
Clare County
Family Of 11 Absent When Home Burns
The Clare residence of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hilyard at Maple street and W State burned with near total loss shortly before noon on Wednesday. Hilyard was away at work with Welded Construction. his wife and four of nine children were visiting relatives in Midland, others at school. Neighbors alerted fire crews around 11 20 a m. interior was consumed by fire before roof access allowed detection. Hilyard had moved in September and was purchasing the home. insurance coverage could not be determined.
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Riley Hilyard
Clare
Maple Street
W. State
Hilyard
Midland
Clare High honors roll lists all A students
Nineteen Clare High and twelve Junior High students earned all A grades in the fourth marking period. Nine top scholars earned a double honor for perfect attendance. Seniors had no A list members. juniors, two. Ron Flones was the only sophomore. freshmen Loren includes Hillebrand Maloney Petro Seiter. eighth graders Claudia Allen to David Smith led representation. seventh graders Darlene Seiter Snyder. B average standings also released.
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Clare High
Suzanne Allen
Susan Smith
Ron Flones
Wendy Hillebrand
Dan Maloney
William Petro
Angela Seiter
Claudia Allen
Lynn David
Marie Davis
Betty Jo Eberhart
Roxanne House
Robert Loren
Debra Macklem
Ann Sexton
Darlene Simpkins
David Smith
Darlene Seiter
Susan Snyder
Clare-ify column seeks Civil War reunion date and shooting guidance
The Sentinel invites readers to identify a Civil War veterans reunion at Clare near St. Cecilia's site with an encampment and a cannon accident. A reader asks where to learn pistol or rifle shooting with ranges and safety tips for women. responses may be published with rewards for the correct answer.
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Clare
Sentinel
The
A.V.B. Harrison
A.V.B
Clareify
Clare Mich
Clare-ify
City urges proper disposal and bags for spring trash
Clare City sanitation advises residents to bag or box trash and rake waste for curb pickup. The city allows Seidy bags sold in bundles of 100 for 5 dollars and requires drains wraps and containers no larger than 30 gallons or 50 pounds. Garbage is collected twice weekly and leaves weeds and brush are handled as workload permits.
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Clare City Sanitation Department
Glen Cain
Cain
Induction of Clare county servicemen noted for March
Military ranks inducted into the army from Clare county on March 14 include Earl J. Friese Robert C. Kudlaus James L. Rex David R. Anderson Ronald L. Baxter Joseph M. Soyring Dale C. Ruckle John D. Phelipp Lance M. Koelsch Enlisted on March 12 were Russell L. Rowley in the Air Force John L. Lykins in the Navy Bernard Wilson of the Selective Service Board announced 12 to be called in April and nine in May.
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Clare’ County
Earl J. Friese
Robert C. Kudlaus
James L. Rex
David R. Anderson
Ronald L. Baxter
Joseph M. Soyring
Dale C. Ruckle
John D. Phelipp
Lance M. Koelsch
Russell L. Rowley
Air Force
John L. Lykins
Navy
Bernard Wilson
Selective Service Board
Livestock Appreciation Banquet For Clare County
Clare county 4H Club and FFA members invite stock buyers to the Sth Annual Livestock Appreciation Banquet on April 3 at 7 00 p m at Twin Elms Golf Club. Ted Malone will speak and trophy winners receive awards for champion animals and Rate of Gain. Tickets from local coordinators and the extension office. Public invited.
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FFA
Clare County
Ted Malone
Twin Elms Golf Club
Bud Dunkle
Walt Bolle
Bill Burns
Johnston Elevator
County Extension Office
Spring Square Dance Festival at Delta College
The annual Sagi naw Valley Square Dance Festival comes to Delta College Saturday night March 30 at 8. Local callers Ken Klump Mt Pleasant Duval First Rosebush and Floyd Stanley Farwell are slated to perform.
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Saginaw Valley
Delta College
Ken Klump
Mt. Pleasant
Duval
Rosebush
Floyd Stanley
Farwell
Final Land Use Workshop Set Amid High Local Interest
Upwards of 60 citizens from three counties are due at the final Land Use Workshop meeting. George MacQueen reports 42 attended the first session. The April 2 gathering at Sno Snake Ski Lodge, with MSU specialists Alvini House and Charles Kaufman, aims to explain land use procedures.
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George MacQueen
Clare County Extension Agricultural
Sno Snake Ski Lodge
Alvini House
Charles Kaufman
Michigan State University
Four Seek Seats on Clare City Commission Race
Clare residents vote Monday to fill three vacancies on the city commission. Incumbents Mayor Willard Koch and Commissioner Tom Bradley seek re election, joined by C J Fritz Allen Consumers Power and Richard Stocker Beaver Tool and Enginee ring. Polls open 7 a m to 8 p m at city hall.
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Clare
City Commission
Willard Koch
Tom Bradley
C.J. (Fritz) Allen
Consumers Power Co
Richard Stocker
Beaver Tool and Engineering
Ashcraft Team Wins Women's Pin Title
Ashcraft supermarket of Harrison bowling team won the 1968 Women’s Association championship with a 3069 pin total. Members Dorothy Ashcraft Mary Jean Roth Eloise Balmer Kay Haskins and Helen Heintz contributed. Doubles went to D Leis and Ella Brewer with 1272. Doris Hammond topped singles with 683. Bonnie Bauder claimed handicap division honors at 1898. Continued on Page 12.
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Dorothy Ashcraft
Mary Jean Roth
Eloise Balmer
Kay Haskins
Helen Heintz
D. Leis
Ella Brewer
Doris Hammond
Bonnie Bauder
Betty
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Johnson-Klein, Incorporated
Portage
John Green
Bob Beck
Mra
Laurine Wright
Guys and Dolls Studio
MMCC
Diane Akers
Sharon Bay
Archie Bell
Sue Brooks
Carolyn Burdo
Betty Chapple
Valerie Cole
Sharon Czyzewski
Patricia Davy
Debbie Greer
Jovanna Hacker
Betty Jo Hawkins
Michael Hartzler
Carole House
Darlene Kistler
Charles Knickerbocker
Dennis Lloyd
Ann Miller
Mary Mogg
Lorraine Morgan
Brenda Notter
Don Papesh
G Vanita Paxton
Joanne Pinaire
Betty Shafer
Tom Sheredy
Donna Skyring
Shirley Smith
Mary Stirling
Barbara Stuckert
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Jay Clure
Colonville Road
Clare Cify
Ashcraft
Ashcraft Supermarket
Womens Assn
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