Chamber of Commerce Cuts Clare Holiday Lights to Save Power
Clare officials announce a five day Christmas light display this year from December 21 to 25 to conserve energy. The Chamber will delay and shorten lighting along McEwan Street with about 50 fixtures, some up to 1000 watts, powered by the city crews.
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Glen Cain
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Dick Swan Resigns as Clare Athletic Director
Dick Swan resigns as athletic director at Clare Public Schools and will stay as assistant secondary principal at the high school. The board accepted the move amid reported disagreements over athletic philosophy and procedures with Principal Don Spencer and Superintendent Snyder.
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Clare Public Schools
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Board of Education
Richard Snyder
Snyder
Don Spencer
Spencer
Clare Board Approves Loan To Meet School Expenses
Clare officials authorize borrowing over 200000 to cover payroll and other costs until state aid and tax revenues arrive. The move marks the first borrowing in three years, though most districts use short term loans. Administrative Assistant Gary Rayburn cites a shrinking operating balance due to major elementary school repairs.
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Clare Board of Education
Gary Rayburn
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Incumbents Re-Elected in Clare City Election
Three Clare City Commissioners won re election in the November 6 vote. Chris Smith and O D Bayes received 171 and 145 votes for two year terms, while Robert Walters earned 144 votes for a one year term. Three write in candidates total four votes as 222 of 1458 registered voters cast ballots.
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O.D. Bayes
Robert Walters
Clare Giant Family Discount Center Opens in Town
William Ulrich and Dick Walton cut the ribbon at the grand opening. Hundreds braved the cold to tour the new store, a combined supermarket and department store. Construction began last March.
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William Ulrich
Giant
Dick Walton
Giant Family Discount Center
Discount Center
DAR Selects Good Citizens from Four High Schools
The Michilimacinac Chapter DAR announces senior class Good Citizens from Clare Farwell Harrison and Marion High Schools. Clare’s selection is Sharon Snapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Snapp. Snapp is National Honor Society president and active in choir band Earth Science Club and more.
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Robert Snapp
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Earth Science Club
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Miss Snapp
Autumn Palmer
George Palmer
Marion High School
Deborah Root
Richard Root
Donald E. Holbrook Sr
Good Citizens Honors in Area Schools Highlight Seniors
The Farwell, Harrison, and Marion school communities recognize top seniors Miss Autumn Palmer Miss Peg Weitzel and Miss Deborah Root as Good Citizens. Palmer leads with NHS FHA and journal roles while volunteering at nursing homes and serving as Sunday School teacher. Weitzel etc
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