Clare to Host First Bike Race on October 8
The Clare Chamber of Commerce sponsors a bike race day for all ages on October 8 starting at 1 pm in the Witbeck parking lot. Races split into standard and BHeared classes with age divisions 6–8, 9–14, and 14 plus. small-course option if needed. Prizes for top three in each division. Registration info through local retailers and in Sears, Wards, Everts, Alexander Shoes, Schaeffer’s Restaurant. Afterward a city park picnic with hot dogs and drinks. Co chairs Dick Redick and Bob Folkert with Betty Schaeffer assisting BPW in organizing.
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Schaeffer’s
Clare Sentinel
Sentinel to sponsor cooking school Oct. 5
The Clare Sentinel announces an Ideas For Tomorrow Cooking School on Thursday Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Clare Elementary Auditorium. Home economist Pat Lawrence will demonstrate daily homemaking tasks including laundry care, cleaning with detergents, hair care, and quick-dry processes. Attendees may receive free recipes and utensils with chances to win prizes including twenty bags of grexies, a Sun bean Iron, and a Speed Queen item.
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Midwest
Debates Dubious in 89th District Campaign
Democratic candidate Bill Joyner says four debates are set with Republican John Engler, while Engler contends no debates have been agreed to. Joyner cites scheduled debates including Oct 3 in Clare and Oct 10 at Central Michigan University, with other dates cited. Engler criticizes any meetups as not true debates. Both urge sponsors to contact them. election is Nov 7 in Clare and Sheridan Township.
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Sentinel
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Engler
Bomb threat clears Clare Osteopathic Hospital, search finds none
A caller warned of a bomb at Clare Osteopathic Hospital prompting a 6:17 p.m. evacuation and a full facility sweep by twenty eight officers, Fire and EMS standby. Hospital administrator Helen Morgan called it an unfortunate prank and urged understanding for the sick patients. Police chief Elly Tice vowed prosecution if the caller is identified.
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Clare County
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Foster homes in Clare County take in displaced children
A Clare County couple run a four bed emergency foster home on call at all times accepting children for short stays up to 30 days. They recount hard cases and rewarding moments while advocating better liability protections and more recruitments as experts discuss guidance at planned meetings.
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Social Service Department
Clare County
Lottery sales agent licenses open in Michigan
Lottery applications are being accepted this week by the Bureau of State Lottery in Lansing. About 3,000 businesses may be licensed as agents, with a five percent commission on sales. Applicants need fingerprint cards, a credit check, and other financial criteria. most agents expected to sell at least 250 tickets weekly.
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Lansing
Gus Harrison
Harrison
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