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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1966
Page
1
Farwell teachers and Superintendent Harold Elenbaas reached a voluntary, late week agreement ending a salary dispute. The base first-year salary with degrees is set at 5250 dollars, with details to be released in a joint public statement. Enrolment is estimated at 1200 as students begin the new year.
The Clare Board of Education met in special session on Monday August 29 reviewing transportation and adopting a consolidated policy. Students receive bus rules at start. parents should review. Milk price for students rose from 3 to 4 cents per bottle. semester elementary fees increase to 3.00 from 2.70 due to higher milk costs and reduced federal help.
Counselors at the Clare Travel Information Center on US-27 near US-10 report travelers praise the facilities with remarks about excellent rest rooms and a pleasant stop. Supervisor Don Olson notes the favorable comments help attract more tourists, boosting Michigan’s economy near a billion dollars. Photos of the center appear on page B-2.
Daniel Cary of Coleman and 39 other Michigan youths attended a Citizenship Short Course at the National 4-H Center in Washington, D C. The group traveled by bus via Gettysburg and toured sites around the capital, meeting Representative Elford A Cederberg. Cary and others earned the trip as Achievement Booth winners or were rated outstanding 4-H members.
The Sentinel corrects last week's story on Clare students hours for the first two days. Wednesday September 7 all students except kindergarten attend a half day in the morning. Thursday September 8 the same half day schedule applies. Full days begin Friday.
A 28 minute color film Michili Wapiti records the growth and management of Michigan's elk herd. The Conservation Department film loan service in Lansing offers free loan for showings to sportsmen's clubs schools or other groups.
At the Detroit State Fair Diane Dunkle of Farwell led a winning showing with a Shorthorn steer earning first in its class and a junior showmanship title. Her relatives, including Myron and Dee Dunkle, plus other local exhibitors like Jim Penrose and Kent Schmid, claimed multiple firsts, seconds, and ribbons across Hereford and Angus entries in open and junior divisions.
Harrison Area hosts a Jubilee Style Show recreating 1900s fashions with 60 performers in hand made costumes and heirloom jewelry. Narrators Mrs. Howard Morton and Mrs. Marion Roth lead a week end Queen's Ball beard judging and the Harrison Area Story pageant at 8 30 p.m. nightly at the county fairgrounds with a Sunday parade at 2 00 p.m. Shooting matches for prizes are planned Saturday Sept 3 at the Tobacco River Club nearby.
Clare Jaycees push bid to host the State Jaycees headquarters now housed in Lansing. A full-time staffer would be based there at 6500 dollars yearly, attracting visits by young leaders nationwide. Proposals due within 30 days, with rents and space details sought from Jim DeGeer Bill Comer or Larry Acton.
The Coleman Board of Education adopts the 1966 67 budget with a .08 mill debt retirement reduction, lowering the levy from 4.5 to 3.7 mills saving about $6,400. Operating levy remains at 27.3 mills. Contracts are signed with teachers for first and third grades and high school positions. two high school vacancies remain. Construction and renovations push back scheduling. bus routes not finished but expected to be posted by September 2.
Glare County Extension Study Club officers and county officers will start the fall schedule with officer training. Programs are in room 109 Gladwin High School on Tuesday Sept 6 at 8 00 p m and at Harrison Courthouse on Sept 8 at 1 00 p m.
Lee Sowle of Clare has been named division manager in the Owosso Graphic Arts Owosso for commercial and industrial accounts. The appointment was announced August 17. Sowle previously operated a photo and portrait studio in Galaré at his parents home, Mx and Mrs H M Sowle, and will focus on building accounts in Owosso.
The Isabella County Safety Council will meet Tuesday September 6 at 8 p.m. in the basement of the Sheriff's Department. The Board of Directors meeting precedes at 7:30. The highway safety kit winner will be presented at the Safety Council meeting. Open to all Isabella County residents with public attendance urged.
Superintendent Richard L. Snyder lists 20 new Clare system staff across elementary, junior high, and high school grades. A second grade position remains to be filled as returning faculty rereads include Ruth Neff and Kathryn Starner among others.
Gladwin and the Pioneers renew their interscholastic football series after budget issues and a last minute fund raise. The one time cancelled season opener against Merrill High is restored and expected to draw strong local interest.
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