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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3,  1976
OUR 96TH YEAR
VOL.84 NO.27
NKW OFFICE - The Michigan Employment Security Commission will open a full time branch office in
Clare starting March 8. The address is 508 East 5th St. Workmen are shown renovating the building
which once housed the Point Clare restaurant. The commission is moving from rented space in the Clare
City Hall. The new office will also serve claimants reporting in Clare after March 25. Those reporting in
Mt. Pleasant will be given their choice of reporting here or in Alma. (Clare Sentinel photo)
Clare Defeats Farwell In
Tourney; Plays
By Bill Chadwick
HARRISON - Scott Brewer notched 22
points to give Clare 77 to 61 victory over
Farwell in the district opener Monday,
March 1 and match the Pioneers up with
Evart on Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30
p.m.
The 6'7" senior, center dominated the
boards with 13 rebounds in 2 block shots
to help knock the Eagles out of the
post-season tournament. ;  .. ■ ,
The Pioneers controlled the game right
from the start as they reeled off the
contest's first eight points.
Farwell couldn't penetrate a tough
Clare zone defense and when the Eagles
tried to Tast brake, a Pioneer defender
would break up the play.
Brewer turned his ankle late in the first
period but Clare still coasted to a 24 to ten
lead at the end of one quarter, Brewer
returned to the game midway into the
second stanza.
The Pioneer's scoring pace slackened a
bit in the second quarter but managed to
stay up by 15 at the intermission, 40 to 25,
^ Clare coach Ed Dudo gave his starters
a lengthy breather in the third period as
Clare substituted freely.
But even with the second team in the
game, the Pioneer's outscored the
Eagles 14 to 13 in the third quarter to
keep their advantage at 54 to 37v ■•■■■-
Farwell started to double and triple
team Clare's ballhandler- toward the end
of the game and outscored the Pioneer's
in the final frame 24 to 23,
Kurt Swan-netted'15 markers for the
winners while Tim Bailey added ten
points before fouling out. Tom Wyman
totaled eight points before sitting down
with five fouls and C-ary Roth chipped in
eight points and eight assists.
Rpb Robbins led all Farwell-scorers
with 14 points,.while Larry Pelch and
Stewart Dewey collected 12 and eight
points respectively;
Poor shooting kept the Eagles behind
Farwell Scholars
Margaret L. Gtowacki
Margaret L. Glowacki, who resides
with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E, Card at
10300 S. Harrison Ave., Farwell. has
earned the honor of Valedictorian of the
Farwell Area High School graduating
class of 1976,
Miss Glowacki, formerly of Bridge^
port, has maintained a grade point
average of 3.92 through 7 semesters of
high school.
Her future plans include attending
Central Michigan University to pursue a
career in teaching.
Miss Glowacki has been a member of
the National Honor Society for the past 3
years and is' a semi-finalist in the
Michigan Competitive Scholarship testing program.
Nob Suspect in Holdup
Two unrelated armed robberies near
Harrison Monday night resulted in the
arrest of one person. Authorities are still
seeking a second person.
A 17-year-old Harrison area man is
being held on charges of armed robbery
of Fletchers Market ott Cranberry Lake
Road at 7:03 p.m. Ah estimated $44 was
taken.'I he suspect was'arrested by Clare
Couflty Sheriff deputies at 8:30 p'.m.
Authoritjesare seeking the person who
held up Swinehart's Market, north of
Harrison, at 9 p.m. and fled with an
estimated $100.
One motorist was stopped in downtown Clam latir that night by police but
was cleared of any involvmem.
as they hit at a 33 percent clip (23 of 68)
from the floor while the Pioneer's
connected on 33 of 69 for 47 percent,
including Brewer's 11 of 12. Clare sank
seven of 18 free throw attempts (38
percent) and committed 23 personal fouls
while Farwell was called for 20 fouls and
made 15 of 22 free throws for 68 percent.
Clare out rebounded the Eagles and
, they nulled down 43 compared to Farwell
31  boards with Roth  and  Al  Cooper
.adding eight apiece to Brewer's total,
The Pioneer's didn't make out quite as
well in the turnover category as they
threw the ball away 25 times while
Farwell counted 23 bobbles.
Clare will now play Wednesday, March
3 against Evart, who.drew a bye. A 7:30
p.m, tipoff is scheduled at Harrison.
The winner of the Clare-Evart contest
will battle the victor of the Pine River-
Harrison-Reed City bracket on Saturday,
March 6 at*7:30 p.m. to determine the
District representative for the regionals.
Reed City will play Pine River-
Harrison winner onTnursday, March 4 at
7:30 p.m.
BOX SCORES
CLARE: Wyman 4-0-8; Roth 4-0-8;
Brewer 11-0-22; Swan 7-1-15; Cooper
2:2-6; Parrish 0-0-0; Sexton 0.-0-0; Dudo
2-.0-4; Krell 1-0-2; Gunderman 0-0-0;
Garver 0-2-2; Totals 35-7-77.
FARWELL: Bedard 1-0-2; Dewey
4-0-8; Frayer 1-0-2; Getchel 1-2-4; Har-
doin 2-0-4; Hicks 1-0-2; Leopold 0-0-0;
. Pelch 4-4-12; Robbins 5--4-14; Staton 2-2-6;
Rawson 0-2-2; Wilson 2-1-5; Lyon 0-0-0;
Olsen 0-0-0: Totals 23-15-61.
By Alfred R. Bransdorfer
Editor
The city of Clare and Grant Township
came to agreement Monday night on a
proposed sewer study,
Al a previous city commission meeting
the city had agreed, to pay the Grant
Township share of $1,000 for the study
The master plan sewer study is
required before the city is eligible to
receive any state or federni funding for
the actual project.
But the area to be in the study also
includes Grant Township and parts of
Vernon Township. The state inserted
these areas for the study due to
polentional growth in these areas outside
the city.
The state has set up a regional concept
in all sewer studies and various other
projects.
The item under consideration at this
point is only a study. The plan will look at
the entire area and project needs for the ,
next 20 years.
If  Grant   Township  had   nbt  been ~
included in the study then Grant Township would not have been eligible for any
federal funding for any sewer projects in
the future.
The  Grant  Tojvnship  Board   on   3
occasions had turned down participation
jh ihe program. Members of the board
"wei'g'Yipset that the city had:lKeiuded
Grant Township over their desires,
Vernon Township had agreed to be
included in the plan study and would pay
their share. Overall the cost to the city
will be several thousand dollars. The city
is paying 20 per cent, the state 5 per cent
and the federal government 75 per cent of
the study.
Attorney Dave Drewyer, representing
Grant Township was at the city meeting
along with various board members" to
clarify the situation.
Robert Goodrich of the engineering
firm explained the project and step one is
just the plan. There are 2 additional steps
leading up to eventual funding and
construction.
Grant Township would be involved in
the first step and must give approval for
anything else that involves Grant Township,
Mrs. Lucille Randall, township
treasurer said most of the township are
farmers and they think it is absurd to
have sewers for their farms.
The $1,000 is the total payment that
would be required from Grant Township
for the study.
Goodrich said it would be possible to
redraw the boundry to cut out Grant
Township but this would eliminate the
township from any future grants for any
sewer plans or projects.
Mayor William Ulrich said the city was
going to proceed but didn't want to step
on the toes of neighbors. "We don't want
to create enemies in the township," he
said.
Commissioner A.J. Doherty said we
should have discussed this with the
township.. The state is pushing use into
the regional "ohcept,
Mrs'. Randall said that the township
was never talked to by anyone in the city
on the sewer plan.
After a lengthy discussion the township
agreed to be included in the plan with the
city. Weeks of delay would have been
avoided if the city and township had
discussed the issue before Monday night.
Commissioner Doherty brought up
possible changes in the charter and city
code. The city attorney earlier .was asked
to look into the matter. The city attorney
had responded but what he wrote was not
discussed at the meeting.
The various city committees involved
also were to respond but this was delayed
until a future meeting.
Doherty pointed out some other charters that have been changed and the
various benefits *
Mayor Ulrich said it was his feeling5'
that there was no need to revise the
charter. (The charter was approved in
1948. No changes have been made since
that time.)
The matter of looking into possible
updating of the charter and city code was
raised by Doherty at a previous meeting.
Commissioners Chris Smith and Bob
Walters didn't see any need to change the
charter.
The commissioners were in partial
agreement that the city code needed
some updating but did not agree on the
method.
Ulrich felt that the various boards
(appointed by the city) should look into
various sections of the code that effect
their operations and make recommendations.
Doherty said that there should be
suggestions from the public and thought
some public hearings would be helpful.
"Are we going to hear only from the
groups involved (boards) that will set up
their own rules."
Smith felt the boards would be more
"~TS11M
Karen Jane Fisher
Karen Jane Fisher, daughter of Mr. ■
and Mrs. Richard P. Fisher of 11365
North Shore Drive, Lake, Michigan, has
earned the distinction of Saluditorian of
the Farwell Area High School class of
1976.
Miss Fisher maintained a grade point
average of 3,87 for her first 7 semesters ,
of high school. ' '"'
A resident of the Farwell Area for the
past 5 years, she .will attend General
Motors Institute and pursue a career in
engineering.
A semi-finalist in the Michigan Com*;
petitive Scholarship testing program and \
active in many clubs and school activities. Miss Fisher plans to cosop in the
Saginaw area while attending G.M.I.
capable of knowing what needs to be
done.
Doherty said he didn't think that the
city boards should be in a position of
reviewing their own rules without some
public involvement.
Ulrich said. "When I was elected I was
put here to speak for them (the public)"
Ulrich. and Doherty clashed over
getting the general public involved in any
updating of the code.
Doherty felt something should be put in
the paper and let the public know so they
can become involved and contribute their
views.
Ulrich said "That's something 1 want
to avoid, I don't want a committee
getting overrun with suggestions from
the public."
Commissioner Bob Beck suggested
that the head of each city board let the
public know they are going to meet to
review the city code and be open to
suggestions.
The city will not participate in Mayor's
Exchange Day. It has been years since
Clare last participated and there was
little interest in the exchange this year.
Clare was paired with East Taiwas for
the exchange during Michigan Week in
May.
A request from Clare Market for
additional parking spaces was turned
;down. Earlier two spaces had been
removed on McEwan St, because it was
reported a traffic hazard with cars and
truck blocking visibility.
Police Chief Elry Tice awarded 5 year
service pins to Gerald, Gingery and
George Dickerson, auxiliary police officers.
Approved were building permits from
Design Builders to add a garage at 522
Orchard and erect a $45,000 duplex at
Rainbow and Jackson.
Dr. J.R. Gershon requested that a
parcel of property at 7th St. and Beech St,
be rezoned from R-I to R-2. The matter
was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Schools
Closed
While the January thaw did not arrive
until the second week of February that
was hot the case with the roaring lion of
March.
March roared into the north country
Monday night, March 1, with rain, sleet,
snow and high winds. The result was
clogged roads throughout the area and
schools closed.
Schools were closed throughout the
county and in the counties surrounding.
Reports of school closing ranged from
the Saginaw area through Clare and
through the counties west, to Lake
Michigan and north to the Boyne City
area.
The snow ranged in depth up to 5 or 6
inches in some areas but was very heavy,
crusty and difficult to move.
Budget
DENTIST - The first dentist to set up practice in Farwell will open his office July 1, Dr. John D. Alien
and Mrs. Allen are pictured with Carleton A. German, sales manager for Warner Ileal Estate, Farwell,
Dr. Alleli purchased the old Shear home located nest door to the bank. The property will be completely
refurbished to contain the offices. Dr. Allen is presently Capt. AllenoiHiuty at Kinelieloe AFB. He will
leave service June of this year. —=-=i—
The 197ft-77 school year program and
budget proposals will be discussed at the
Farwell Area Schools Regular Board of
Education meeting Monday night, March
8, at 8 p.m, in the cafeteria at the High
School.
The Board of Education is asking the
voters of the district to renew the 12.0
mills for operating purposes that was
approved last year for the 1975-76 school
year only.
This election will be held On Monday,
March 15, Absentee ballots are available
at the Administrative office for those who
are unable to vote on March 15.
. In general the board is asking for a
continuation of the. programs planned
and recommended by the School Finance
Study Committee for the 1975-76 school
year.     *
It is estimated that a 6 percent increase
will be needed to cover inflation Costs,
The actual amount of millage that the
Board will levy may be less than the 12.0
mills.' '
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