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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1972
Page
1
Clare teacher Forrest Meek announces a project to record the town’s past. He seeks interviews and artifacts about events from the 1918 flu epidemic to the 1922 ice storm and World War I, aiming for completion by 1975 and a possible centennial commemoration.
A county wide snow mobile meeting is scheduled for November 1 at Farwell High School at 8 p m. Organized by the GSG Association covering Grant Surrey and Garfield counties, the event aims to discuss safe snowmobiling and coordinating with the country road commission to keep county roads open for winter use.
Four men filed petitions with the Clare City Clerk to appear on the ballot for three city commission seats. Incumbents Dick Stocker and Jim Garbett seek re election and two newcomers Chris Smith and Bill Ulrich join the race. Terms include two two year seats and one one year seat, decided by top vote getters in a non partisan at large election. New commissioners will be seated January 1. DeBaker noted plans to discuss a snowmobile posse to promote safe operation with sheriffs department DNR and youth safety programs. A revival of the Clare County Snowmobile Association may follow if interest grows.
A host of candidates from state, county, and local offices attended the Clare County Taxpayers Association meeting. House hopefuls Tony Duerr and Herbert Friske spoke on tax reform, education funding, and local government needs, with Ostling, O Connell, Holbrook, Kowalk and others also represented. The group discussed property taxes, local control, and the need for better communication between townships and county government.
Farwell High School presents Froggie Went a Courtin a fall musical by the advanced drama class. The Nov 1 show at 7 30 p m features Frog Miss Mouse Old Tom and new suitor Tom the cat with rival Bloody Eddie and Dynamite Dan. Cast includes Mike Bedard Dave Horswill Sue Loomis Craig Anko and Rick Heffron among 21 students under director Mrs Lindal Loomis and music director Mrs Riedel.
The Glare County Sheriff Department coordinates five sessions for youths aged 12 to 15. Sheriff Raymond Lippold Jr. leads as instructor with sessions in Harrison High School October 31 and November 1, Clare Public Schools November 2, Farwell Public Schools November 3, Lincoln Township Hall Lake George November 4 and Garfield Township Hall in Lake November 4. Classes run two hours starting at 7 p.m. Free enrollment limited to dates scheduled. attendees earn a pocket certificate after completing the course emphasizing operational skills and safe riding.
The Clare City Commission will adopt a snow mobile ordinance and establish snowmobile routes at its November 6 meeting. A committee has drawn near finalized plans and will publish them in next week’s Sentinel to inform residents before the vote. The county road commission has already opened county roads to snowmobiles.
Clare youths from the Congregational and United Methodist Churches will join the UNICEF Halloween Drive. They will meet at the Congregational Church on Monday, then return there for a party after collection. Solicitors will carry identification while canvassing the city.
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