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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1968
Page
1
Clare Public Schools report theft of 92 emergency flares from 23 buses in the high school lot over the weekend. Police and school officials fear teens may misuse the flares and urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
The Clare branch office for auto license plates will be closed on Friday November 29 after Thanksgiving.
Captain David P. Wood of Plattsburg Air Base expresses gratitude as the Michigan Department of State Highways traces 9 207 miles of highways. Last August a suitcase fell from Wood's car on the US 27 Freeway near Clare scattering contents over a half mile. Two months later Richard Blaize of Flint, a Highway Department sign maintenance worker, found a $50 savings bond belonging to Wood. Robert Studer, Lansing Traffic and Safety Division office manager, located Wood and the recovered items were sent to him at the base.
Monday session in Clare features discussions interviews and an appearance by District Judge Jon Ringelberg. The commission approves creation of an Auxiliary Police Department with nonfirearm status and initial recruitment of ten officers, under city manager oversight, plus space request for Judge Ringelberg in City Hall.
Holley Carburetor plant in Clare reports no objections filed after the November 7 election for employee bargaining representation won by the local Employees Association. Contract talks begin as preparation for a new labor agreement follow. current contract expires December 31, 1968. County court matters and space needs for the district court are discussed, with potential rental options and use of city facilities. City of Clare funded 1,500 dollars for 1968 Summer Recreation, plans call for 2,000 dollar city share for next season, and 4,000 dollars total expected from sponsors for expanded programs. Recreation activity tracked at attendance from 20 to 86 youngsters daily in July.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to relocate District 8 headquarters from Gladwin to Clare. Spokesmen say the move could bring up to 40 families to the area and require new buildings and office space. Deputy Director G A Walker cites location at two intersecting expressways and central district coverage as reasons. The Clare site would be similar in size to Mio, Cadillac, and Gaylord operations.
Deer hunters faced a damp weekend as cold wet conditions and fog blanketed the woods from Friday through Monday. Despite some successes including a trophy buck in Clare County, overall harvest numbers were down with observers noting deer likely in thick cover and limited activity due to the unseasonable weather.
Duane Mercer owner of the Family Food Store in Farwell announced the sale of the corner building to Leo Embrey who plans to occupy both buildings and relocate the grocery into the hardware store area for display of heavy merchandise. The stock will be sold to a Clare market. Holbrook pledged support to prevent opposition from derailing the move.
A fire at 12:44 a.m. Saturday destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Darr ell Loar on Adams Road Clare. Department secretary John Rodabaugh said the blaze was caused by an overheated stove.
A special Board of Education meeting with architect Donald Wakely is scheduled for Monday evening November 25 at 8 p.m in the high school library. The discussion will cover plans for a school building and remodeling program.
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