30 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1977
Page
1
Clare County receives 12.5 million annually from Social Security, driven by amended eligibility and higher benefits. About 5,191 local residents receive checks, with a typical retiree at 65 nearing 75 thousand over 13.7 years, while national payouts exceed 75 billion to 33 million Americans.
Clare County Board of Commissioners approved a $490000 plan for a new covered grandstand exhibition rooms and restrooms at the Clare County Fairgrounds. The county to provide $276000 with a $214000 Public Works Grant and $252400 from Revenue Sharing. Construction bid to Helger Construction Co. of Midland at $437500. Start by Dec 5 to preserve the federal grant. project adds 1997 seats.
Santa is due to arrive in Clare on Saturday December 10 at 10 30 am. He will be driven through town by the Clare Fire Department. The Clare Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the visit and asks civic groups to provide a float for the parade. Interested groups should contact the Chamber office. City crews began decorating downtown on Tuesday morning.
Clare County Sheriff Department announces free Snowmobile Safety Classes for youths aged 12 to 16. Classes led by Deputy Dale Haskin occur at Harrison Middle School December 5 6 7 9 and at Clare High Farwell High December dates from 7 9 pm. The force plans heavy winter patrols and urges immediate snowmobile registrations updated to red 1980 model.
The Clare High School Senior Class runs a newspaper scrap drive to fund the next year’s senior trip. Pickup on Saturday December 3 targets east McEwan Street residents with bundles left on front porches. Only newspapers accepted. West McEwan homes will be canvassed on December 17.
Clare County Road Commission faces criticism as heavy snow buried 200 miles of state roads and nearly 1,000 miles of county roads. Officials cite fiscal strain and holiday gaps, pledging slower clearing while awaiting state funds and maintaining emergency focus on state trunklines.
Clare County Sheriff says three suspects will undergo lie detector tests after the fatal shooting of Robert S. Robinson 47 of Flint while deer hunting in Franklin Township. The incident sparked racial overtones with a CB message allegedly referencing niggers.
The Weather Bureau clarifies terms for snow and related conditions. Definitions cover snow flurries snow squall heavy snow blizzards freezing rain and ice storms to help readers gauge expected conditions and safety actions plus guidance for Clare County residents to clear snow from mailboxes sidewalks and steps for safe access.
Clare High School hosts the First Annual Clare Quad on Saturday December 3 with teams from Sault Ste. Marie Ludington and Warren Woods. Action spans all weight classes starting in the afternoon and running into the evening with tickets priced at $1 for students and $1.50 for adults.
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