989-386-3600 TheThe ClareClare CountyCounty ReviewReview FREE VOLUME 73, NO. 01 Established 1947 FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 Mid ’s Most Widely Circulated Weekly Newspaper • Serving all of Clare County • 989-386-4414 • On Line at www. wilcoxnewspapers.com Former CPD police chief funds police memorial By Pat Maurer the City Manager at that Correspondent time and got permission to place the stone in the Clare Mike Becker, a Clare City Park.” resident and former Clare He continued, “This Police Chief from 1976 to wasn’t just for me. It’s 1986, believes in giving meant for everybody. It is back to the community a gift to the community.” he loves, and, after two That “gift,” is a beauti- years of planning he has ful black granite marker done just that, funding a engraved with two poems special memorial marker from Becker’s book, dedicated to law officers “Words, not Bullets,” and, in fact to all public published in 2014 and servants – the police, fire reprinted in 2015. and emergency services, Becker’s poem on front service men and women, of the marker (found in the and veterans who are all front of his book), intitled there to serve and protect “The Care Taker,” ends: the rest of us. “It’s some- “The law was written thing I’ve always wanted by God, to do,” he said. Handed down to men, Last Saturday the sum All we can do is what of that planning was un- we can.” veiled at Clare’s City Park The back of the marker with residents and officers contains another poem from the area attending (found on page 47 of and with the very special “Words, not Bullets,”) is presence of his daughter, entitled son and two grandchildren “What is Love,” and who made the trip from begins with: Detroit just to attend the “Love is when you are unveiling of the marker willing to give all you next to the Clare Public have, Safety Building. Expecting to receive Pictured with former Police Chief Mike Becker (seated) are “I had a lot of help with nothing in return.” from left, Clare County Sheriff’s Office Sargent Steve Sentz, this,” he said in a phone After an invocation at Deputy Cam Guthrie. Clare Police Chief Brian Gregory, interview Wednesday. the unveiling ceremony by Clare K9 Officer Tom Francisco, Rev. Gary Mann, and Larry “When I was in the hos- Reverend Gary Mann, who Wyman Jr. pital about two years ago, was the Clare Police Chap- (photos by Steve Landon) I called Larry Wyman Jr. lan for 21 years (beginning and asked for his help with during Becker’s term), cious gift I have to give, He said, “I leave today this project. He made all Mike spoke about what the So take from it as you with a full dish because of of the arrangements for me monument means to him. wish; all the love I have received and started the process.” He quoted from another But remember, when from the community.” He continued, “Then I of his poems, it’s gone it’s just an empty He continued, “Police called Ken Hibl, who was “Love is the most pre- dish.” officers have a lot of love. They swear to serve and protect, and there are a Farwell shooter apprehended, lot of great ones out there to do that. If you see one, police, soldier or even charged with multiple felonies vet, just say ‘Thank You.’ By Pat Maurer The home the shooter’s An arrest warrant and It goes a long way and Correspondent target was occupied at a search warrant were means a lot to the ones out Former Clare Police Chief Mike Becker speaks to the time, but no one was obtained and Perkins was there who are working for local dignitaries, visitors and friends about the new When Clare County hurt, a release from Clare found in the woods by you.” Police monument in the Clare City Park deputies were called out County Sheriff John Wil- the Northern Michigan to the area of Finley Lake son said. Mutual Aid Task Force and and Cedar in Lincoln Investigators discovered taken into custody without Weiner mobile comes to Carrows Township around 7:30 a.m. that the suspect, Edward incident. May 16th for the report of Perkins, 45 of Farwell, had The Clare County Pros- a male shooting a rifle at a fled into nearby woods and ecutor’s Office charged home, they arrived on the was still armed with a rifle. Perkins with weapons-fire- scene to find bullet holes The release said he was arms discharge in or at a in the home and vehicles a neighbor of the victim, building; weapons-felony parked in the driveway, but and his vehicle was found firearm; weapons firearms no suspect. parked at his residence. discharge from a vehicle; two counts of felony fire- arm; malicious destruction of property; possession of methamphetamine and ha- bitual offender th4 offense. He was arraigned in 80th District Court on May 17 by Magistrate Steven Worpell. His bond was set at $100,000 cash. Perkins remains lodged at the Clare County Jail. 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Page A2 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 21, 2021 Forestry program featured at Four local educators honored Farwell BOE By Pat Maurer Correspondent Farwell Forestry teacher Duncan Gerwin and Shop Teacher Jeff Thompson and several students were at the Farwell Board of Education meeting Monday evening to give a presentation on the progress of the new Forestry program on the wooded prop- erty owned by the District. Under supervision, stu- dents in the program cleared two miles of trail seven to 10 feet wide and are learning tree identification, developing Joe Trommater (r) with CGRESD’s Deb Snyder Clare’s Tom Pashak reasons to use learn about and and SVSU’s Claire Bunker use the woods for recreation and studying how to thin the forest (tree cutting) safely “Kids need to get outside,” Brayden said, “We are plan- ning a disc golf course that would be available for the public to use.” Several thick areas on the Alison Thrush was one of 22 finalists chosen for the 2021 property will be thinned and Congressional Art Competition. some trees taken out. The trees will be sold and the priations (CRRSA) Act, 2021, until June 11th. funds from the lumber used to Public Law 116-260. *The bus routes for the possibly build a pole barn and The TV’s will be placed in coming year have been a possible kiln. each classroom with white- streamlined, Transportation The students said the board panels on each side and Supervisor Debbie Schomisch program give them the chance will replace the antiquated reported. One bus route has to be outside while they are black boards that are still been consolidated into two learning. sometimes in use. others. The change will save Other business at the meet- the district about $90,000 she Bunker and Farwell’s Gladwin’s Chad Donahue Gerwin said he is work- Carrie Carnsross ing with Forestry Consultant ing included: explained. James Ray on some of the *The graduation plans *Elementary Principal projects and said he would were also discussed at the Cathy Gross said they are (CLARE) – A hand- tion in his or her class- creative and think outside like to take students to his meeting. Principal Dr. Dee planning a 6- or 8-week sum- ful of local educators room or program, as well the box.” sawmill where they will lean Yarger said each student will mer program. are being recognized as a 3D printed keepsake. Donahue: “Chad has the whole process from logs receive two purple tickets *Middle School Principal as MiSTEM Network Award winners this year single-handedly changed to lumber. and two gold tickets for an Nancy Cairnduff reported that STEM Stars for their were selected from a pool the life science programs In another matter, the outdoor ceremony. Should they would be doing a Tigers hard work, dedication and of 49 nominees. here at Gladwin High board gave their approval for graduation have to be inside trip this year. contributions to education Below are nominators’ school. He used his the purchase of 90 interactive due to inclement weather, *The board approved a in science, technology, comments for each local botany class to turn our flat panel televisions that will each student will be able to Teacher Appreciation resolu- engineering and math. winner: (at the time) rarely-used be placed in each classroom. use only two purple tickets tion for Teacher Appreciation The four local winners Trommater: “Joe’s greenhouse into a com- The 75-inch TVs will cost each. The ceremony will Week. of the award are Joseph MISTEM connections and munity tradition where $270,676, with those funds take place June 6 at 1 p.m. *Kaitlyn Schlagel was Trommater, Science, Data efforts have resulted in numerous flowers and coming from a portion of the She also noted that a virtual hired as Competitive Cheer and Special Project Con- benefits for Clare, Glad- vegetables are sold every ESSER II (Elementary and awards ceremony is being put Coach and two resignations sultant for the Clare-Glad- win and Midland County spring to raise money to Secondary School Emergency together for the website. were accepted: High School win Regional Education school districts in several enrich and continue the Relief) funds coming from the * Principal Dee Yarger Teacher Aaron Knapper and Service District; Carrie ways…Joe led the work program.” Federal government. congratulated Allison Thrush, Teacher Cory Clark-Tuzas. Carncross, STEM teacher with colleagues to create Pashak: “Tom is the The Michigan Department whose artwork was one of *Kellee Robinson was at Farwell Elementary and STEM Saturdays in Clare, driving force behind of Education (MDE) has been the 22 finalists chosen for named delegate and Shari Middle Schools; Chad Gladwin and Midland multiple STEM-related awarded $1,656,308,286 the 2021 Congressional Art Buccilli alternate to as the Donahue, science teacher Counties to increase fun programs at Pioneer by the U.S. Department of Competition. The Congres- District’s Electoral Represen- at Gladwin High School; STEM-related learning High School, including Education (USED) as part of sional Art Competition tative for the RESD Elec- and Thomas Pashak, options for area students introducing a greenhouse the Elementary and Sec- was open to all high school tion and the RESD Budget Resolution was approved for principal and teacher of and families.” in which students grow ondary School Emergency students in Michigan’s Fourth alternative education and Carncross: “Carrie is some of their own food, Relief (ESSER) II Fund. The Congressional District. Al- 2021-22. lison’s artwork is on display *Bills totaling adult education at Clare not afraid to try some- aquaponics & hydropon- funding is part of the federal Pioneer High School. thing new, different or ics programs and integrat- Coronavirus Response and for everyone to enjoy at the $3,391,523.94 were approved. Midland Center for the Arts Each year, Saginaw unusual in the name of ing technology throughout Relief Supplemental Appro- Valley State Univer- education. Even when her our district. His efforts sity and the MiSTEM students were virtual, she have led to a very moti- McBain sets graduation for May 28 Network – East Central was preparing STEM ac- vated population of adult Michigan Region recog- tivities for her students to and alternative education By John Raffel be worn at this outdoor by standing or bringing nize K-12 educators as try at home with readily students who are project- Correspondent event. We ask that you your own chair, but only STEM Stars. Each recipi- available materials. Car- and outcome-focused.” stay grouped to your McBain chaired seating ent receives a $250 award rie is helping to inspire MCBAIN – Ryan household or family pod will be allowed on the to benefit STEM educa- the next generation to be J. Biller is principal of as best you can. However, football field. Our plan, McBain Rural Agricultural being outside and at our similar to last year, will be High School and said for football field, we will have to stream the event live for McBain seniors, the last lots of space and seating those not able to attend for day of school is Friday, available. You may always any reason.” May 21 choose to distance yourself McBain Senior Honors Night is Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m. and will be inside the auditorium. McBain graduation is Friday May 28 at 7 p.m. and held outside on the football field. As for other graduation ceremony details, “No featured speakers, other than a few senior schol- ars,” Biller said. “We are working to finalize which students will be speaking as of right now.” Biller added on the school website: “We will start with six tickets per graduate. If needing more, each graduate will com- municate with our senior advisor, Mr. Gary Vana, on how many more tickets they desire. Our limit at our facility due to be- ing outside will be 1,000 spectators. “Based on recent guidance, we will not be requiring facemasks to

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Clare Students of the Front row l to r - Brenna Campbell, Isabella Montague, Kerns, Sybert face multiple Rayna Kruskamp drug charges Two Harrison men, Back row l to r - Bryson Grundy, Matthew Mast, Tessa Joshua Kerns, 36, and Kelly, Autumn Ellis Seneca Sybert, 41, are be- hind bars on drug charges after Clare County detectives and deputies executed a search warrant Cool, Reid, Waller plead guilty, at a home on Forest Mead in Hayes Township May sentenced 18th. The officers seized several grams of heroin and meth as a result of the search. Joshua Kerns Seneca Sybert Both Kerns and Sybert th were arraigned May 19 nd th – 2 offense; possession of Kerns with possession of in 80 District Court nd nd by Magistrate Steven methamphetamine – 2 of- methamphetamine – 2 fense; possession of heroin offense, and possession of Worpell. nd nd Sybert was charged – 2 offense; possession of heroin – 2 offense. His methadone – 2nd offense, bond was set at $50,000 with charges authorized and with maintaining a cash. by the Prosecutor’s office including: delivery of drug house. His bond was Both men remained methamphetamine – 2nd set at $100,000 cash. lodged in the Clare County The Prosecutor charged Jail. M atthew ReidLance Cool Matthew ReidLance Ty Waller offense; delivery of heroin By Pat Maurer entering a building with cious destruction of fire Correspondent intent, as a habitual third and police property and offender. was sentenced by Judge Cool gets up to 20 The convictions were Thomas Evans last Mon- Runnin Gears Inc. Years for meth the result of a Clare day May 17, to serve 18 Crown Royal Stoves Husqvarna Lance Leon Cool, County Sheriff’s Office months to 4 years, with sought by multiple agen- investigation at the Mystic credit for 456 days served. RedMax SNO-WAY Range-road cies and located with help Lake Campground. Several In another file he plead from the Department of outbuildings had been bro- no contest to assault with Natural Resources was ken in to with items stolen intent to do great bodily S  S    S S arrested on other matters from those buildings. harm less than murder and S  A  S M when he was found to Reid was sentenced by domestic violence. On that have meth on him. He was Judge Thomas Evans on file he was sentenced by charged and plead guilty Monday, May 17 serve 13 Judge Evans to 2-6 months S             - February 24 to possession months to 20 years on each to 10 years, with credit for and meth as a habitual 3rd count, to run concurrent 456 days served and to 93 S S  P - S -W I . offender. with one another, with 0 days, with credit for 465 He was sentenced by credit received. The defen- days served. Judge Roy Mienk on April dant was on parole at the In the third file, Waller 26th to serve 14 months time, so the 303 days he plead guilty to a probation to 20 years in prison had served from date of ar- violation. On those charges with credit for 242 days rest to his date of sentence he was sentenced by Judge already served. He was were not counted as credit Evans to serve 17 months also ordered to pay a total for time served. He was to 10 years, with credit for of $1,948.00 in associated also ordered to pay a total 510 days served. fines and costs. of $1,834.00 in associated He was sentenced by fines and costs. Judge Thomas Evans last Reid sentenced up to Monday,; 93 days, with 20 year for B&E Waller sentenced for credit for 465 days served; Investigations into property destruction, and, 17 months to 10 breaking and entering at assault and domestic years, with credit for 510 Mystic Lake Campground violence days served, respectively. last July were solved with Ty Dorian Waller, of He was also ordered to pay 2500 Major Mountain Road Harrison, Michigan 48625 Hours the arrest of Matthew Ken- Harrison, is headed for a total of $6,801.88 in fines Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m - 5 p.m. neth Reid, of Saginaw. prison on three separate and costs across all three 989-539-5540 office Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Reid plead guilty on files. files. www.facebook.com/RunninGearsMI/ runningearsinc.com Sun Closed March 15, 2021, to three He plead guilty on April counts of breaking and 5 to the charge of mali- Hours Mon.- Sat. 10 am - 7pm Sun. 12 pm - 5 pm

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Page A4 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 14, 2021 COMMUNITY EVENTS LITTLE STARS DAYCARE! MAY 22 150th anniversary of the Revolutionary War “BEHIND EVERY the founding of both 1775-1783, buried in PHONE CALL IS A Licensed , loving, in-home daycare in Farwell. TRINITY CHRIS- the County of Clare and Clare County in order ‘LISTENING EAR’!” Openings available June 21, 2021 for children ages TIAN LIFE CEN- City of Clare, so it’s a that we might identify 6 weeks and up. TER great time to learn about and honor their rest- CLARE COUNTY Open 6:30am to 6:00pm. Childcare subsidies acac-- Doing your spring your history and those ing places. If you are ALCOHOLIC cepted. cleaning and looking to who came before and aware of the grave sites ANONYMOUS Call Brenda at 231-429-4230. get rid of your children's worked hard (in a time of any of these Found- ALAnon Listing of outgrown clothes and of no electricity, running ing Forefather Patriots, Group Meetings AA toys??? Looking to water, computers, cell we would appreciate if info toll free 866-227- pick-up some spring phones or even video you would contact one 0015 Code to Type of and summer essentials games (gasp!)) to bring of our offi cers listed Meeting for your little ones??? civilization to a wilder- below: C-Closed (attendance Come join us at Trinity ness. Plus, you can President Don Rothen- is limited to those who Christian Life Center for learn about Spikehorn berger- donrothenberg- have a desire to stop our Mom 2 Mom sale Meyers, Dr. Hammer- [email protected] drinking), O-Open on Saturday, May 22nd, burg, Isaiah Leebove 1st Vice President Harry (those who have ques- from 9 AM to 2 PM. (murder victim, gang- Rice- bluebeagle114@ tions about their drink- For more information, ster and Tobacco Ranch hotmail.com ing or AA), OS-Open contact Trinity Christian founder) and more. You Secretary Bernie Gross- Speaker (when an AA Life Center at 989-539- can even learn about kopf- bgrosspf@ispmgt. or ALAnon member 7479. blacksmithing at our com shares their experience, working blacksmith Respectfully, Norvil L. strength and hope) 101 MAY 26 shop. Brown, Chaplain AL-ALAnon (Family Celebrating Years! and friends of alcoholics BIG BROTHERS LISTENING EAR or problem drinkers), B- Happy Birthday From BIG SISTERS GRIEF SHARE SERVICES: PSA Beginners meeting Annual Meeting for Mid Grief recovery semi- FOR CLARE, ISA- Michigan Big Brothers nar and support group: BELLA, AND SUR- OSCEOLA COUNTY Family & Friends Big Sisters to be held Meets at Clare Assem- ROUNDING COUN- 4-H May 26th at noon. bly of God in Clare each TIES Now enrolling new Tuesday at 5:30pm. Are you Feeling Help- members for the 2021 MAY 27 The church is located at less, or Hopeless? Do year. 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Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 14, 2021 - Page A5 County fair has been entertaining for 138 years

Once again the Skerbeck Family will provide the Clare County Fair midway. By Pat Maurer They feature safe rides, pro- Productions is keeping our years and three are elected renovations. Michigan Pony Pulling at fessional and certified food western heritage alive with in another year. The Current They are constantly up- 7 p.m.; Thursday, the 29th County fairs are a family concessions, friendly and full rodeo action as part Fair Board President is Tom dating the electrical equip- brings the thrill of Harness tradition for many. They fun game concessions and a of this year’s shows at the Dewey. ment at the fairgrounds. “We Racing beginning at 6 p.m.; provide great opportunities friendly American staff and fair. Events to be featured The board is responsible own all of the electrical and More excitement is on tap to showcase our agricul- management. include bull riding, saddle for the maintenance and maintenance can be expen- on both Friday, July 30th tural heritage, and celebrate The Clare County Fair bronc riding, bareback rid- upkeep of the fairgrounds sive,” Gunden said in that and Saturday, July 31st all the bounty that is Pure has had some top quality ing, girls’ barrel racing, team in Harrison and they also earlier interview. when two exciting perfor- Michigan at its finest! shows over the years since roping, tie-down roping schedule all of the events The fairgrounds are mances of the Super Kicker After a year of cancelled they started holding special and mutton busting. Paris, that are held there. owned by the Clare County Rodeo with DeWayne Spaw events, including last year’s programs in 1986. The of- Michigan is home to Super A 501-C3 non-profit Agricultural Society. Main- are scheduled at 7 p.m. each 137th annual Clare County fice at the fairground is cov- Kicker Rodeo Productions, organization, the society is tenance and improvements day. Fair, one of the oldest fairs ered in autographed pictures a fourth-generation rodeo the owner of the fairgrounds to the site are an ongoing As always, there will be in Michigan, the fair is back of the many stars who have company committed to and manage the property process. (pandemic requirements this year and comes to Har- performed there. providing quality family en- without any local, state or They are very thankful allowing) 4H animals and rison July 26th through the They began with the Nit- tertainment which celebrates federal tax dollars. Funds for the community sponsors projects, and award winners 31st with fun and excite- ty Gritty Dirt Band and have our country’s western tradi- are raised through special and the volunteers that do- on display, competitions, 4H ment for the whole family. featured entertainers like tions. events scheduled there and nate their time every year to animal auctions, the very With the138th event, the Loretta Lynn, George Jones, The youth programs have of course the biggest event help make the fair happen. best the County has to of- Fair is featuring a full week Steppenwolf, Tammy Wyn- also been a big part of the of the year, the Clare County It’s a year-long project. fer, and, of course, that full of Grandstand entertainment ette, Wayne Newton, Eddie fair for more than 75 years. Fair, usually held at the end This summer, every week of grandstand events and midway events every Money, Kenny Rogers and “Some of our board mem- of July, or first of August grandstand event will be and shows. single day and more! the Oak Ridge Boys. In bers have grandparents that each year. something special. For grandstand event One of the reasons the addition they have featured participated in FFA (Future With the help of a Some of the great events tickets or information about fair has been around for 138 shows by Neal McCoy, Ras- Farmers of America) many $17,000 grant from the scheduled this year includes: this year’s fair, call the Clare years has to be their empha- cal Flatts, The Band Perry years ago,” former Fair Department of Agriculture On Monday, July 26th, thrill County Fair Office at 989- sis on a quality midway, ex- and Hunter hayse Hayes. Board President Lemar Gun- a few years ago, the Clare to the USA Demolition 539-9011 or see their web- ceptional entertainment both Other entertainers have den said in a 2015 interview. County Fair Board made Derby at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday site at http://www.clarecoun- on the midway and in the included Thomas Rhett, The FFA led to 4-H, an some much needed im- the 27th at 7 p.m. brings the tyfair.org/grandstand-events. grandstand, as well as 4-H Granger, Chase Rice and ongoing program at the fair provements to the restrooms West Michigan Tractor Pull; html animal displays and shows Carter Winter, Lanco and now for many years. “The investing $50,000 in the Wednesday, July 28th, it’s and by featuring the best even a second performance history of the fair is just food, crafts and displays that by the Oak Ridge Boys in incredible,” Gunden said. the county has to offer. 2019. After many years, he retired Once again, this year’s Over the years the Clare from the board in August midway will be by the Sker- County Fair has always pro- 2020. beck Family, whose history vided excellent grandstand The board consists of 11 in the amusement industry events with a weeklong volunteers. The members began in the 1850s when schedule of entertainment are elected from the Clare they began with a fam- including shows, demoli- County Agricultural Society. ily owned traveling circus. tion derby’s, tractor pulls, The members are elected, Nearly 170 years later, the harness racing and recently, in staggered terms for three Skerbecks provide excep- a rodeo.. years on the board. Four tional carnival midways. Super Kicker Rodeo are elected in each of two

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Page 6 - The Clare County Review - May 14, 2021 Viewpoints Mike’s Musings Pat’s Bits & Pieces Michael Wilcox, Publisher/Editor Pat Maurer, Review Correspondent Drinking age should be 18 Summer events are here! Many of our graduat- must wait until he is 21 Memorial Weekend and Memorial weekend also ing seniors have already to drink or smoke legally, the unofficial beginning of means our camping season turned 18, which quite posed this question: the summer season is now will begin again with a frankly, is a right of pas- “Why dad, can I go to only a short week away long holiday weekend in sage in to adulthood. The war and fight for my coun- and winds up the flowery Roscommon and a visit list of activities one can do try, or adopt a 17-year-old month of May on the 31st. with family and friends at 18, that they couldn’t do teenager, but I can’t drink I’m not sure where the there. a year earlier, is stagger- or smoke?” I have always month went but it is all but Around Clare County ing. Let me enlighten you: wondered the same, but over now and we are final- there will be loads to do -at the top of the list is had really never put it in ly getting summer weather, over the next few weeks. voting. At age 18, one can to words. even if the calendar says it June’s arrival brings register to vote and take It just boggles my mind isn’t here yet. more than just the warmth part in one of adulthood’s that if I was under 21, I booze was banned for ev- Now the fun begins. of summer to the area. If most important rights. could be married, have a eryone, yet most everyone It seems as though every an evening listening to -register for the selec- couple of kids, a fulltime was imbibing. Finally the single weekend in these music in the park is for For more about the fair see tive service ( this is a job, yet legally I couldn’t feds got wise, and legal- summer months is set you, the Clare Summer the article in this week’s requirement). At 18, you drink or smoke in my own ized alcohol. Will they get aside for something special Concert Series begins in paper. can enter military service home? wise, again? – this one for our visit with June and is scheduled When it comes to fes- and actually fight abroad. When I was in college, If you can die for your brother Jim in Stevensville every Thursday evening tivals and events, there’s -sign a contract. You the drinking and smoking country, why can’t you and a brief overnight with throughout the summer loads more going on dur- at 18, are of legal age, age was eighteen. It did take a sip of Whiskey? If Jack’s brother Brent and months. Harrison is going ing the summer months which means you can buy get changed to 21 halfway you are deemed intelligent his wife Cathy. to be adding music begin- and even into the fall this a house, car or whatever through my four years, but enough to cast a ballot The last time I saw Jim ning on Thursdays in June year. Check out the various you choose. quite frankly, on campus, why can’t you puff on a was Thanksgiving 2019, too, so our communities Chamber websites and see -change your name. If no one really followed the cigarette? To all the “kids” and we haven’t seen the have a lot to offer. what they will have to of- you don’t like your name, new law. It has been 21 who are turning 18 this “other Maurers,”…well I At the end of the month fer this year. you can apply at the court- ever since, but one might year, enjoy the new free- can’t remember for sure, comes the first celebrations With the pandemic house to have it changed, wonder if it isn’t time for doms, but please under- but it is over a year ago for the nation’s birthday winding down, and masks as long as you are 18 or a change. stand that those freedoms too. with “Fire in the Sky” off for those of us who older. After all, if you cross come with new responsi- One very special event on June 26 in Clare. The have been vaccinated, it -be called for jury duty. the border to Canada, or bilities, as well. this weekend is the open- event, formerly the Sum- looks like we will be mak- At 18, you can sit on a take a trip to Europe, the And to our fearless ing of the Clare County mer Music Fest and before ing up for losing nearly jury and decide whether legal age is eighteen. Only leaders, I encourage Historical Museum at the that the Summerfest Cel- all of the festivities and your neighbor is guilty or in America, is it 21. I’ve you to take a look at the corner of Dover and Eber- ebration, has always been fun last summer. At least I not. gotta say this is simply draconian laws that are hardt Roads! The Com- held just before the Fourth hope so. -get married without one of those laws that has broken more than they are plex will be open every of July. Now that we are living parental consent. been thrust upon us that adhered to. This writer Saturday from 1-4 through This year’s event will in our new place – the big -adopt a child. At 18, makes little sense. thinks they should be September. include entertainment, camper – and working on you are eligible to adopt a Little sense because changed. (Note: By no Harrison will hold its fireworks and the burial chores nearly every week- child from birth to age 17. your head is in the sand, means am I advocating annual Car and Motorcycle of a time capsule for the end (this last weekend was A couple of activities if you think the major- drinking or smoking. In Cruise and Show and Community’s 150th year. dedicated to smoothing you can’t do at age 18, is ity of 18 to 20 year old fact I advocate that no Mud Bog this weekend on Call 386-2442 for more the yard, covering the bare drink alcohol or smoke a teenagers aren’t drinking matter what age we are, Saturday and Sunday May information about the spots with black dirt, grass cigarette. My son who is illegally. It’s kind of like we think twice before we 25 and 26. There is also a celebration. The event seed and straw) we will 19, and like all teenagers the prohibition era, when drink, or smoke.) Gun and Knife Show at the also includes the annual really need a break. Just Clare County Fairgrounds City-Wide Garage Sales in this week we have ordered in Harrison on the 25th. and around the community five trees, planted flowers The end of May also which are held from June in six barrels and got two May I walk with you? brings the Memorial Day 25th through the 27th. others ready for beans and By Daniel Fachting, Ph.D. Weekend Car and Bike After all what’s summer tomatoes, and currently are Show and Car Cruise in without garage sales? watering everything nearly God’s love Harrison. This year’s event July’s big event this all day long. When I think of God’s I am unworthy that the runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year is the 138th annual So now I am also look- love, I think of words like God of the universe should with some great displays Clare County Fair in Harri- ing forward to some week- mercy and forgiveness. love me as He does. I of classic vehicles and son, one of the oldest fairs ends away at the “little While these words are ba- depend on His forgiveness motorcycles and winds up in Michigan! The week- camper” just off the Au sic, I also am experiencing and mercy for my sinful- with a cruise around Budd long Fair starts July 26 and Sable River by Roscom- four other words that help ness. Yet, I sometime Lake after the show. runs through the 31st at the mon. Memorial Weekend Daniel Fachting, Ph.D. is a For the Maurers, describe His love: uncon- think He looks past all of Licensed Psychologist, Lay Clare County Fairgrounds. – and no chores!! ditional, incomprehensible, that to see me His child- Minister at Our Lady of eternal and overwhelming. come-home. His love is Hope Parish in Clare, and God’s love is uncondi- so much greater than my Chancellor for Knights of tional. Regardless of our sinfulness. Want to expe- Columbus Council #3029. What’s Cooking? rience God’s love for you? He can be reached at facht- thoughts, behavior and [email protected] By Carol Cope emotions, whether good Ask for an experience of or by calling (989) 386- or bad, or our intentions, His love. Give your self 8166. Well just to let you broth. Cover and simmer perfect or imperfect, God to Him and begin reading all know, I did a tumble in for at least 7 to 8 minutes... loves us. His is a love the Bible and attending “May the Lord bless the rocks in my front yard, Puree’ with cream that cannot be earned or church, but watch out! It and keep you. May He let and ended up in the emer- cheese in a blender or food deserved. God loves us, may just change your life His face shine upon you gency room in Greenville processor. Add salt and not as a reward for being forever. and give you His peace.” Hospital, which is where I pepper to taste, and curry good, but because He is am now. I had my daughter powder if desired. wine. good and loving. bring my laptop to me so I ****This is a great Cover and simmer God’s love is incompre- could do some great food recipe for those wild slowly for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, hensible. It is not under- for you all. mushrooms that will be until tender. During that standable according to the Letters On a somber and sad popping soon...... time, turn meat once or world’s way of loving. note, I just found out about twice. If the sauce gets too While those in the world Conley plaque disputed Fr. Joe Fix, from St Agnes SWISS VENISON thick, just add a little more base love on the recipro- and Sacred Heart Parishes. STEAK wine. ***This is really a cation of give and take, Dear Editor, Lloyd and I conversed I am very saddened as he great food...... God continues to love us It was with intense many times about the was a true man of God and 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds even if we don’t love Him. interest that I read the ranking-or-importance was always there to help venison steak. 1 to 1 1/2 CRISPY WAFFLES How many times have we editorial honoring my that marching bands had anyone who needed it. inch heard things like, “What’s distinguished and bril- in our minds. Its repute Since I now live in Ionia, thick 2 cups Bisquick in it for me?” or “I’ll love never ascended to the I have not been in touch 2 to 3 tbs. butter 1 egg liant colleague, Lloyd with many of my friends 2 onions, sliced 1/2 vegetable oil you as long as you love Conley. It was my honor level of his willingness me.” Or “If you don’t treat to write and compose for from St. Agnes, and greve 1 16 ounce can of 1 1/3 club soda (1 10 to spend 12 years as his with you all. On a light tomatoes ounce bottle) me right, I’m done!” God them. We fully agreed associate with our Clare note, Fr. Joe is now fishing ½ tsp. marjoram loves us even if we don’t School Bands (all of about their secondary love Him. with Fr. Snyder. Catch the ½ tsp.thyme Preheat waffle iron them). Frankly, I chose importance. We actually big ones Fr. Joe!!!!! ½ cup red wine **(no oiling necessary if God’s love is eternal. to come to teach in Clare called it “their unimpor- pan is seasoned) We are his children, in his flour because of him. He tance”. Now for tasty foods salt and fresh ground Combine ingredients thoughts and in his plan related to me some years As well, the segment that I really hope you all pepper with a wire whisk. Pour as from the beginning of later that the Clare Board “Published Works Num- will enjoy...... Chili powder, (optional) needed on a hot iron and time. His greatest desire of Education authorized ber Approximately 600” bake until golden brown. is that we forever live in should read “Published MUSHROOM ZUC- Dredge steak in flour Serve with your favorite his presence and love. I him to find “a colleague of his choice to share Musical Works Exceed CHINI SOUP that’s been well seasoned toppings. like to think that heaven is the CPS band teaching 600”. with salt and pepper, ***This also makes for a place where we are eter- Lloyd Conley deserves This is a super soup pound into the meat...( a great supper topped with nally falling in love with responsibilities and he chose me.” I consider every accolade the article which can be served hot or you may add some chili chipped beef... God and each other. Who enumerates. I consider cold...... powder to the flour for a could ask for more? that an eternal honor. after working with him different touch). Well I will let you go God’s love is over- I do wish, though, that fact-checking would have for 12 years, 1967-79, 6 cups chicken broth In a large heavy skillet, with this thought, “Stay whelming. There is 1 1/2 pounds of zuc- brown meat quickly in safe, stay healthy, and look absolutely nothing more been done before mak- and knowing him for 40 more, 1979-2019, that he chini butter, then set aside. Sau- outside at this beautiful satisfying, more wonder- ing that beautiful plaque 2 pounds fresh mush- ter onions in a pan until spring weather.... ful, more comforting, that is now permanently was a quiet genius. His music is perma- rooms soft. Return meat to pan, more motivating and more presented about my 23 ounce pkgs. cream cover with onions and then God Bless, exciting than the ecstasy colleague. I, personally, nent. His carvings too. cheese with chives tomatoes. Add herbs and Caroll Jean one experiences in life know he would, himself, They’re perfect as they 1 tsp, curry powder than God’s love. If you vigorously dispute the are. Timeless. (optional) have ever fallen in love, statement “Composed Why not have the salt and pepper to taste you have only scratched and Published Pieces plaque dedicated to him the surface of God’s love for High School March- and his works equal to Bring chicken broth to for you. God’s love cre- ing Band”. He did NOT. the man and his life con- a boil in a large saucepan. GEGETT YOUR NEWS ONLINE ated the universe and at the He Composed and tributions? Slice zucchini 1-inch thick. same time, created you and Published Pieces for Clean then break mush- me, out of that same love. CONCERT BANDS. Ken Feneley rooms in half. Add the Sign Up Today Clare Bands 1967-1993 vegetables to their boiling for our E-Paper. The Clare County Review Filibuster needs to be eliminated It’s easy! The Dear editor, are 341 GOP/Heritage Just visit our website at Press I am a politically aware Foundation sponsored 135 N. 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Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 14, 2021 - Page A7 Obituaries

Kevin Methner David R. Ferguson Irene J. (Balint) Sheredy Kevin Methner, 66, of David R. Ferguson, Irene J. (Balint) Clare, MI passed away age 72 of Clare, passed Sheredy, age 96 of Clare, Saturday, May 15, 2021 away Wednesday, May passed away peacefully at MidMichigan Medi- 12, 2021 at the Mid- on Saturday, May 15, cal Center in Midland. Michigan Medical Center 2021 at her home. On Kevin was born August in Midland. David was August 1, 1924, Irene 29, 1954 in Clare to Eu- born the son of the late was born one of seven gene Methner and Janet Eugene Pearl and Sarah children to Emery and (Bolin) Nemeth. Jane (Fruit) Ferguson on Anna (Chirip) Balint in Kevin worked as an April 19, 1949 in Hazel Chicago, IL. Shortly af- oil field mechanic for Park. He had serviced ter her birth, Irene’s fam- many years. He adored his Country during the ily relocated to the Cen- his family and was a very Vietnam War in the U.S. tral Michigan area, where talented banjo player who Army. He was raised in she has been a lifelong had a passion for blue- Troy, lived for at time in resident. After her gradu- grass music, tinkering Georgia and for the past ation from Mt. Pleasant with muscle cars, watch- 21 years had called , Irene start- ing old western movies and cousins. Brother in Home. David was united Lois Smithy; and grand- ed a brief work career capped son David. and going for car rides law Don Clark of Beal in marriage to Jill Marie children Kayla Knapp, with the Ferro Stamping Irene is survived visiting the old family City, MI and step mom Knapp on March 17, Tyler Knapp, Jayden Company of Mt. Pleas- by her sister Margaret farm. He enjoyed idling Sandy Lyons Blue Stone 2000 in Clare. He was a Knapp, Gavin Knapp, ant. While working at Serviss of Harrison, down the dirt roads at a of Greeley, CO. Journeyman Electrician Macy Rulapaugh, Hagen the stamping factory, her several cherished turtles pace but those that Kevin was preceded in working in the Refrigera- Rulapaugh and Aviana Irene was introduced to nieces and nephews, and knew him best know in death by his step father, tion field, having owned Sprague. David was pre- Albert Sheredy and not her sisters-in-law Fran his earlier days, he would Garth Nemeth and sister, his own businesses both deceased by his siblings long after, the pair was Bolle, Kate Sheredy, and have had the gas pedal to Janee Clark. downstate, as well as in Shirley Paeth, Sara Jean united in marriage on Pat Sheredy. Irene was the floor. In keeping with Harrison. For a time he Buschell, Judy Ezakov- November 1, 1948 at the preceded in death by her In addition to his Kevin’s wishes, crema- was head of maintenance ich, Margaret “Peggy” Sacred Heart Catholic husband Albert Sheredy, parents, Kevin is survived tion has taken place. A at the Clare Hospital, and Dennis, William “Bill” Church of Mt. Pleas- her infant son Alan by his children, Joelle celebration of his life will had taught at the Mid- Ferguson and Ledora ant. Together the couple Sheredy and her adult (Rick) Wade of Browns- take place at a later date. Michigan Community “Lee” Reety. enjoyed nearly thirty- son David Sheredy, her burg, IN, Erica (Kevin) Memorial contributions College in Harrison. Da- Burial for David six years of marriage parents Emery and Anna Grove of Auburn, MI, in honor of Kevin may vid’s hobbies included was held in the Cherry together until Albert’s Balint, and her siblings Korey (Victoria) Meth- be directed to Dementia genealogy, cars, espe- Grove Cemetery in Clare passing in 1984. Irene Jimmy Balint, Christine ner of Spokane Valley, Society of America by cially Jeeps and riding with Military Honors became a proud mem- Kramer, Anna Luce, The- WA and Crystal Wig- mail to PO Box 600, motorcycles. He loved presented. Memori- ber of the St. Cecilia resa Niewiadomski, and gins of Wrightstown, NJ. Doylestown, PA 18901, taking and looking at pic- als are suggested to the Catholic Church after Veronica Daley. His siblings Pam (Tim) or online https://www. tures and spending time Clare Farwell American she and Albert moved to In keeping with Irene’s Sheredy of Farwell, MI, dementiasociety.org/. Ar- with his grandchildren. Legion. Arrangements Clare, and she served as wishes, cremation has Daren Methner, Loren rangements were handled David is survived were handled by the a member of the Ladies’ taken place. Her final Methner, Mike (Amie) by the Clare Chapel of by his wife Jill; children Clare Chapel of Ste- Guild. Her other pas- place of rest will be with Methner all of who Stephenson-Wyman Robert (Norma) Knapp phenson-Wyman Funeral sions included her love her family in the St. reside in Michigan City, Funeral Home. On- of Lansing and Amanda Home. On-line guest- for being outdoors to tend Cecilia Catholic Cem- IN. Nine grandchildren, line guestbook at www. Sprague of Mt. Pleas- book at www.stephenson- to her flower gardens and etery of Clare. Memorial one great grandchild and stephenson-wyman.com ant; his siblings Richard wyman.com yard work, following the contributions in honor several nieces, nephews “Sonny” Ferguson and current political events, of Irene may be directed watching golf (especially to the Our Lady of Hope Tiger Wood’s), and of Parish—St. Cecilia Robert Clare Folkert William Lattimer Sr course playing her daily Site. Those wishing to William Lattimer Sr. of scratch off tickets. But share an online condo- Robert Clare Folkert, those that knew Irene best lence, may do so on the age 87 of Clare passed Cadillac went home to be with his heavenly father, knew that her greatest Sheredy Family page away Monday, May 10, passion and pride in her at www.stephenson- 2021 at MidMichigan May 13th, 2021 with his loving family surrounding life was her caretaker role wyman.com Medical Center in Mid- she served for her handi- land. him. After a short battle Bob was born the son with Cancer. William of the late Glenn and was born May 11th, 1938 Lois (Rarney) Folkert on to Melissa Truax and January 8, 1934 in Cass Homer Lattimer. He was City, Michigan. He grew a member for 30 years at up in Bay City attending LifeHouse Assembly of grade school and Bay City God in Cadillac. He loved Mission Central High School. His spending time with his college years were spent grandchildren, family and at NYU in Manhattan and his dogs. He enjoyed fish- Chiropractic Western Michigan Col- ing, hunting, and cutting wood. He snowplowed Kevin (Gloria) of Tustin, Family Center lege. He went on to open fered home fires. He’d and purchase Mill End for 62 years while run- Christopher (Becky) of 11245 N. MissiMissionon Rd., ClarClaree Dr. Tamara Slusher open the store after hours ning his welding shop for Stores. and set them up with what Cadillac and daughter 989-386-KIDS (5437) Bob got a childhood 59 years and had many Ruby (Jason) Coc- he could: boots, coats, regulars that became like start in retail in his fa- jeans, shirts, or whatever keram of Lake City. 10 SPRING INTO HEALTH ther’s Mill End Store in family to him. He was a grandchildren - Melissa, would help. master of all trades and downtown Bay City by Bob served his country Michelle, Ashley, Matt, opening and managing his could fix anything you Kristy, Brittany, Emily, in the US Army. No one put in front of him. He All New Pa� ents own small candy counter. knew until it was declas- Kaylee, Dustin and Bran- His father gave him a loan worked for CMI, Trinity dy, 17 great grandchildren sified in the 1990’s that he Machine, Merrills, Ray to purchase his inventory, served under Greenbrier, and brother Melford Tony $ Modders, Bill Payne, Scott of Cadillac, best 69.95 START UP teaching him merchandis- West Virginia, which was Delfield Co. friends Leo Ingraham, Spinal Exam, 2 plates of X-rays & Ini� al Adjustment ing, pricing, and simple the nuclear bunker for the If insurance exists, all procedures must be billed per provider agreement. Expires 5-31-2021 Presiding him in death Bruce Chaney and Tracy bookkeeping. U.S. Congress and staff in While on business in are his parents and the Baxter of Cadillac. times of emergency. couple who raised him MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED Chicago Bob met a viva- Bob spent his time with Celebration Of Life Ruth and Simon Williams will be Saturday, June Participating with: Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, PPO, Blue cious immigrant girl from his kids hunting, golf- Care Net., Aetna, Health Plus, Cofi nity, United Health Care Ireland with a resem- of Marion, and his brother 5th, at 2pm at LifeHouse ing, fishing and camping. Lewis Lattimer. He is Assembly Of God in Ca- Workers’ Comp. & Auto. Call for a complete list. blance to Elizabeth Tay- He was a lifelong skier Alkaline Water Distributor Cold Laser Digital X-rays lor, Johanna Ryan. They survived by his wife of dillac. In lieu of flowers and an avid contra and 62 years Phyllus (Snyder) Emergency Care Available Percussion Massage married, had two girls and square dancer. He loved tributes may be donated moved to Clare in 1963 Lattimer, son’s William to his wife Phyllus Lat- Wheatland and attended (Rhonda) of Cadillac, where he opened his own religiously. His children timer. Mill End Store on the loved doing it all with corner of 4th Street and him. He hated to cook but McEwan in the former enjoyed going to Meijer Davy’s Department Store because they’re good re- Brewer Bouchey Monument Co. location. tailers. He will be deeply Family owned since 1895 In boyhood his favor- missed by his family. We have no salesmen & are not affi liated with funeral homes ite department became Bob is survived by his hardware, which occupied three daughters, Rainey the basement of the Bay Folkert, Dierdre Folk- Visit our large iindoorndoor showroomshowroom City Store. At that time ert, and Jacklyn Folkert www.burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com the store sold only salvage and his sister Geraldine merchandise. 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Page A8 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 14, 2021 Sports NMC kickers record back to back shutouts Marion scores a double victory by Ben Murphy runs in the first inning and Sports Writer seven in the second to take control of things early on. The Marion baseball In game two, Chase team continued to make Seeley picked up the win noise in the West Michigan on the mound, pitching ‘D’ League at Walkerville two innings and striking on Thursday, May 13. The out two batters. Yowell Eagles had an easy time pitched three innings and with the Wildcats, cruising struck out seven batters. to wins of 21-3 and 11-1. With three hits was In the opener Thomas Mason Salisbury, Hammer Jenema picked up the win, and Williams had two hits needing to toss just three apiece and James Alberts innings in the mercy-short- had one hit. ened contest. “I thought Chase and The offensive attack Aadin do a great job on the saw Aadin Yowell and mound and McCoy Wil- Braden Prielipp get three liams and Mason Salisbury hits apiece, Riley Moggo both had a couple big and Weston Cox had two hits,” head coach Chad hits each, while Cotlon Grundy said. Hammer, McCoy Wil- Marion (19-4 over- liams, Dylan Thomas and all, 11-1 WMD) plays at Josh Peterson had one hit Mason County Eastern on apiece. Monday hosts Harrison on The Eagles scored nine Wednesday.

photo by Ben Murphy Clare thinclads run- NMC’s Maggie Yount looks to make a play in traffic during Wednesday’s 5-0 home win over Gladwin. by Ben Murphy fense and we were able to kick. seconds to play, with Ebels nerup at invitational Sports Writer move the ball quickly and Megan Bennett earned getting the assist. find the right pass to attack the shutout victory in goal. Bennett had the shutout The McBain Northern them.” On Monday, the Comets in goal. Clare track teams host were fourth and sixth in Michigan Christian girls The scoring started were able to pick up a 4-0 “So incredibly proud invitational the long jump. soccer team made it back- eight minutes into the home NMSL win over of my four backs, Maggie by Ben Murphy For the boys, it was to-back shutouts Wednes- contest with a goal by Jada Ogemaw Heights. Yount, Alaina Rozeveld, Sports Writer Frankenmuth dominating day night. The Lady VanNoord, on an assist by NMC started its scoring Kate Shaarda and Jamie things to get the win with Comets, hosting Gladwin, Mable Yount. VanNoord on a goal by Paige Ebels, DeKam,” VanNoord said. The Clare track and 202 points. Mt. Pleasant was able to tame the Lady added her second goal of as she sent home a Van- “They deserve so much field teams tuned up for was second with 94, with Flying G’s 5-0, good for the night, seven minutes Haitsma corner kick in the credit and they work hard the post-season with a late 93 and in third was St. their second shutout victor before the half, on a free 25th minute. In the closing for 80 minutes every game. season home invitational Louis, Freeland was fourth yin a row. kick from about 25 yards moments of the opening I also thought we passed on Saturday. The talent- with 88 and Clare placed “This was a great night out. half, Aria Cucinella found the ball extremely well rich field saw the boys fifth with 83. for our offense, they were In the second half, the back of the net, on an and found a nice rhythm team take second, while For the boys, Matthew able to show how much Brooke VanHaitsma assist by VanNoord, mak- offensively.” the boys had to settle for Harton was fourth in the they have grown as soccer showed off her offensive ing it 2-0 at the break. NMC (12-1-1 overall, fifth. 100, Deven Pawlowski players,” head coach Jen skills, netting three goals The Comets tacked on 10-1 NMSL) heads to On the girls side, Free- was third in the 200 and VanNoord said. “It was re- to help the Comets finish two late goals, both from Clare tonight (Friday) and land won the seven team Ben Wood had a winning ally fun to see and I am so off the win. The first was VanNoord. She found the hosts Cheboygan in a key event, with 152 points run in the 400, with a time proud of their hard work. unassisted, the second was net in the 76th minute to league game on Monday. while the second place of 52.17. Scott Rodenbo Gladwin plays a very tight assisted by Kate Krick and make it 3-0, then booted Lady Pioneers had 118. had finishes of sixth and and compact physical de- the third was on a penalty another one in with eight Kenna Barber took 10th 11th in the 800 and 1600 in the 100 meter dash and and in the 3200, Andrew ninth in the 200, Holley Klaus was 10th. In the 110 Gilmore was second in the hurdles, Kaleb Brewer McBain overtakes Mesick in 200, while Riley Schroeder and Wyatt Allbee were was second in the 400. third and sixth and the Katherine Haupt added a 300 hurdles had seventh home twinbill seventh place in the 800 and 10th place finishes by by Ben Murphy and she was fifth in the Kegan Paisley and Kaleb Sports Writer 1600. In the 3200 Hattie Brewer. The 4x200 and Veenkant added a third 4x400 relay teams took The McBain softball place finish. Lexi LaPoe second place while the team was able to notch two won the 100 hurdles on a 4x100 team was third. more to the win column time of 16.8 and she was In the shot put, Jordan Wednesday. The Lady third in the 300 hurdles. McPhall was 10th, with Ramblers, hosting a solid Clare also had third place Pawlowski taking 11th in Mesick squad, won both finishes in the 4x100, the discus. Brody Yost and sides of the non-league 4x200 and 4x400. Caden Dunn tied for eighth doubleheader, 4-3 and In the throwing events, in the high jump, Aidan 13-8. Leah Palmer was second Paisley won the pole vault Claiming the win in in the shot put and seventh at 13-00 and Wood fin- the opener was McKenna in the discus, while Julia ished up third in the long Gilde, who struck out 13 Haggart was fifth in the jump. batters. shot put. The high jump Clare heads to East For the offense, Morgan saw Sofiah Coker and Al- Jordan on Saturday for Eisenga, Caitlin Butzin exah Coker take fifth and a division three regional and Mya Eisenga each eighth, Teagan Russell and meet and heads over to hit a home run and Gilde Molly Weeks were third Farwell on Tuesday for added a double and an RBI and sixth in the pole vault the Jack Pine Conference to help her own cause. and Russell and S. Coker championship meet. In game two, Gilde pitched her team to the win again. Emma Boonstra led Farwell the offense with a double and two singles, Gilde had a doble. Single and three RBI and Butzin had Family Dentistry a double, two singles and one RBI. On Tuesday, McBain 301 W. Main Farwell won a pair of home High- 989-588-4121 Open Mon-Thursday 8-5 land Conference games, 16-2 and 20-14 over Pine photo by Ben Murphy River. Emma Boonstra ropes a base hit. In the opener, Gilde In game two, it was but the bats got nice and tossed the team to the win, all over the place. I love Accepting New once again Gilde getting warm and we started bat- when we finish a game and striking out six batters. the win, and she struck out ting around,” head coach At the plate, Kayda all the girls are covered in six batters. Chantel Zuiderveen said. dirt, you know they played Cotter had four singles “Top to bottom each and Patients and one RBI, Butzin had The offense saw Mya hard when that happens.” Eisenga smack two dou- every girl played a huge McBain stays at home a home run, a double, bles, two singles and three role in our win. I’m proud one single and one RBI, to play Lake City today RBI, Cotter had a triple, of their determination (Friday), plays in the Most Insurance Accepted Brecken Gilde had two single and three RBI and singles, one walk and three and fight. They were not Cadillac Tournament on Boonsstra had a double, going to give up. 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Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 21, 2021 - Page A9 McBain earns split with visiting Mesick by Ben Murphy Sports Writer The McBain baseball team was able to play its way to a non-league split with visiting Mesick Wednesday night. The Ramblers got a walk-off 9-8 comeback win in the opener, but lost the night- cap, 7-3. Braylon Pace pitched the final one and two-third innings to get the win, and he ensured the comeback when he hit the game- winning single. Kendrick Smallegan started the game on the mound, toss- ing four and one-third Daniel Rodenbaugh throws the ball to his cutoff after field- innings and striking out ing a base hit. three batters. Nick DeRuiter led the offense with two hits and two runs, Tyler Koetje had two singles, Mason Heuker Marion softball hit a double, Trey Boven had a single, one RBI, one breezes by Mason run and one walk, Smal- legen had a two run single, Carter Quist had a two RBI Eastern hit in the bottom of the by Ben Murphy two triples and four RBI, sixth and Dylan Schonert Sports Writer Meyer added a triple and a double, McKayla Cruson, had two sacrifice bunts, one walk and one run. The Marion softball Lexi Bain and Aarin Hall “Kendrick continues to team dominated its road had two hits apiece and pound the strike zone and West Michigan ‘D’ League Lyly Schwab added a makes hitters put the ball games at Mason County single. in play,” head coach Shaun Eastern Wednesday night. In game two, Payton Mulder said. “He mixes his photos by Ben Murphy The Lady Eagles gave Raymond pitched all three pitches well, and holds the McBain’s Braylon Pace fires in a pitch during Wednesday’s home games with Mesick. up just one hit the entire innings and gave up just run game down very well. night, and their offense did one hit, while striking out and Daniel Rodenbaugh In order to do something scored any runs so I know plenty of damage, as they five. I was so proud of how had hits as well. Heuker like that, you have to have he’s frustrated with that, Pace pitched the last in- swept the twinbill 15-0 in The Eagles had an of- and Quist had RBIs in the guys knowing what they’re but we just have to keep five innings and 17-0 in fensive barrage of doubles ning. He just continues to contest. doing with the baseball plugging away and con- want to get better and it’s three innings. off the bats of Payton Ray- “Haverkamp continues before it is hit. Kenny and tinue to improve. I know In the opener, Georgia mond, Meyer and Mad- starting to show. It made to get better as a pitcher, Trey are probably two of it’s not showing up in the it even sweeter that he had Meyer earned the win, dox, who also drove in at he was able to give us two the most heads up play- win column but this team tossing a no hitter and least one run apiece while the walk off hit. Overall, I strong innings and threw ers on our team so it just is getting better.” striking out 14 of the 18 Maddie Sutten and Cruson was very proud of how the a lot of strikes,” Mulder worked out perfectly.” Game two had Eli Baker guys closed this one out. batters she faced. added one hit apiece. said. “I’m so happy for On Tuesday, McBain take the loss, pitching two The offense saw Marion hosted Pent- We have played a lot of Westdorp and finally be- lost a pair of home High- innings and striking out really good baseball teams Nicolette Maddox get water on Thursday, hosts ing able to get him some land Conference games to three. Koetje, Boven (three three hits and two RBI, Bear Lake on Monday recently, including Mesick, pitching work. He did a Pine River, 11-0 and 16-7. strikeouts) and Pace all so it felt really good to Jacelyn Moggo had three and heads to Frankfort on phenomenal job in relief In game one, Heuker pitched in relief. hits, Harley Bear had Thursday. finally put one in the win and gave us a chance to took the loss, striking out Haverkamp, Koetje column, on a comeback win. Schonert was also three batters in three and Nick DeRuiter led the walk off hit nonetheless.” solid and didn’t give up an innings of work. Roden- offense with hits, Dylan Farwell softball In game two, Evan earned run in little over an baugh also struck out three Schonert scored twice and Haverkamp suffered the inning of work. I’m so en- in three innings. had an RBI and Roden- loss, striking out one batter couraged by how far those The Ramblers were un- baugh also had an RBI. drops pair at in two innings of work. three guys have come this able to get a hit on offense. McBain hosts Lake Lance Westdorp and Dylan year. Smallegan turned a “Heuker pitched well City today (Friday), is in Shepherd Schonert each pitched in 5-4 triple play, where he again, we just never give the Cadillac Tournament relief and struck out one by Ben Murphy one-third innings and gave caught a line drive, stepped him any kind of run sup- on Saturday and heads Sports Writer batter each. on third base and threw it port,” Mulder said. “In his to Houghton Lake on up seven runs, four earned Koetje had two hits, to Boven at second base. last three starts, we haven’t Monday. on six hits, one strikeout while Haverkamp, Heuker The Farwell softball and one walk. Emma team was unable to pick Swarthout pitched three up a Jack Pine Conference and two-third innings and win at Shepherd on Tues- gave up three runs and Clare softball comes up short at Beal City day. The Lady Eagles lost struck out one batter. by Ben Murphy double and a single. walks. Mellish lost the opener both sides of the twinbill At the plate, Swarthout Sports Writer In game two, Claylee Raegan Louch and while Jalyn Burhans and to the Lady BlueJays, with hit a home run, one single Veitengruber and Mell- Natalie Armstrong had two Annisten Louch had one scores of 12-1 and 10-7. and two RBI, Lake had The Clare softball team ish shared pitching duties, hits apiece and combined single apiece. Maddy Travis took the a double, single and two made the trip to Beal City while the offense had for five RBI. Game two saw Robin- loss in game one, as she RBI, Brown had a double on Saturday for a pair of Brandon and Mara Pomer- In game two, Savan- son take the loss, while pitched four and one-third and a single and scored a non-league games. 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Page A10 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 21, 2021 Clare kickers drop home match with McBain track claims Frankenmuth, 6-1 two more Highland by Ben Murphy “Not our best game,” 4-0 by the half. but we were not able to Sports Writer head coach Jim Bond said. Caton Walter scored two capitalize on any of our wins “Because of some inju- minutes into the second chances,” Bond said. by Ben Murphy For the boys, McBain The Clare soccer team ries and missing players, half to make it 4-1, but the Clare (7-6-1 overall) Sports Writer topped Evart 114-45 and wasn’t able to pick up a and because it was senior Eagles booted in goals in had Thursday’s game at NMC 133-20. NMC also home win over Franken- night, we had some players the 58th and 77th minutes. Tawas Area cancelled, The McBain track teams came up short against muth on Friday. The Lady playing out of position Bella Smylie Leah hosts McBain Northern competed in another High- Evart, 77-31. Pioneers, were hosting the and some trying to play Palmer shared goaltending Michigan Christian today land Conference double For McBain, Jaden Lady Eagles in a non- through injury.” duties on the night. (Friday) and heads to dual on Tuesday, this time Blood was third in the league game, but allowed Frankenmuth netted the “We played a little bet- Gladwin on Wednesday. at Evart. Both the girls and 100, Brock Maloney was three early goals, eventu- game’s first three goals for ter in the second half, but boys teams were able to second in the 200, Brock ally leading to a 6-1 loss. a quick 3-0 lead, and led they scored twice more keep their league records Maloney won the 400 on perfect with two more a time of 54.88, Grayson wins. VerBerkmoes won the Farwell thinclads compete at Fulton The Lady Ramblers 800 at 2:07.34, where topped Evart 108-40 and Kadin Eastway was also by Ben Murphy The Eagles had a nice the 1600 and 14th in the 16th in the pole vault and defeated McBain Northern second and Blake Whet- Sports Writer second place run in the 800, while Madison Dys- Macy Campbell was sixth Michigan Christian 129-9. stone placed third. Connor 4x200, thanks to a team of inger was ninth in the 1600 in the high jump. NMC also lost to Evart, Murphy won the 1600 Saturday saw the Far- Calvin Linton, Rylee Carn- and 15th in the 800. Austin Farwell makes the trip 87-17. meter run in a time of well track and field teams cross, Tigner and St. Johns. Brugger was eighth in the to East Jordan on Saturday They had success in the 4:52.19 and he was second take on nine other squads In the field events, St. 100 hurdles. for a division three region- relays, winning each one. in the 3200. Juan Marin at the Fulton Invitational. Johns was third in the long In the shot put and dis- al meet and hosts the Jack In the 4x100, the team of won the 3200 on a time The boys team was able to jump, Xavier McNinch cus Madison Rodgers was Pine Conference champi- Emma Schierbeek, Alainia of 13:24.10. Wyat Soule come away in eight place and John Walkiewicz were sixth and ninth, Brugger onships on Tuesday. Eisenga, Sydney Heuker (21.81) and Keith Baker while the Lady Eagles seventh and ninth in the was 13th in the discus and and Analiese Fredin won (56.47) won the 110 and notched a ninth place fin- discus and Calvin Linton on a time of 57.64. The 300 hurdles. The Ramblers ish. and Avery Cotton were 4x200 team of Gabrielle also won the 4x400, on Highlights for the boys ninth and 13th in the shot Harrison boys finish Verberkmoes, Eisenga, a time of 3:54.75 thanks included Devon St. Johns put. Schierbeek and Sydney to Brock Maloney, Kyle taking second in the 400 For the girls, Alexis fourth at invite Heuker won with a time Pylkas, Murphy and and 12th in the 800, Cam- Lake was fourth in the 400, of 1:58.21, while the Grayson VerBerkmoes. eron Tigner was fourth in fifth in the 100 hurdles and by Ben Murphy In the shot put, Landon 4x400 squad of Alexis The winning 4x800 team the 110 hurdles and he was second in the 300 hurdles, Sports Writer Conrad was 13th, Raymond Gilde, Fredin, Heuker and was Kadin Eastway, Blake 13th in the 200. Madi Haring was 10th in Cole-Schad was sixth in the Maggie O’Malley had a Whetstone, Marin and With the post-season discus, Jones was third in time of 4:33.87. In the VerBerkmoes, with a time looming, the Harrison track the high jump, Noble won 4x800, the winning time of 9:26.74. Marion girls win and field teams competed the pole vault at 11-03 and was 11:07.05, thanks to Mack Bontekoe won the in their largest meet of the Hillier placed 11th in the runs by Kahli Heuker, shot put at 39-06.25, with Kalkaska invitational season on Saturday. The long jump. Baylie Eisenga, Gilde and Kalvin McGillis taking Eagles were at the Manton For the girls, Libby O’Malley. second. Bontekoe also Invitational, where the boys Brand was eighth in the 100 O’Malley claimed first won the discus at 116’6. by Ben Murphy and Thomas Jenema won place points in the 1600 as Kaiden McGillis was a Sports Writer team was able to come in and sixth in the 200, while with a time of 47.53, fourth place and the girls well, on a time of 5:27.44 winner in the high jump at Braden Prielipp broke Molly Minor and Jiaryatou placed seventh, in a field of Cisse were ninth and 10th and she was second in the 6-06, Jesse Sikkema won The Marion track and the school record in the 200 meter dash. the pole vault at 11-06 and field teams competed at 14 teams. in the 100. Coline Cocchi high jump, taking second For the boys, Johnmy In the hurdles, Fredin McGillis was also second the Kalkaska Invitational at 6’6”. Houck was also was seventh in the 400 and Dumalo was sixth in the ninth in the 800. Haley won both, with a time of in the long jump. on Monday. The Eagles second in the 100 meter 18.87 in the 100 and a NMC had Barrett Boss- saw their girls team win 100 meter dash and 11th in Cooper added seventh place dash on a time of 11.98, the 200, Blake Hillier was 52.09 in the 300. VerBerk- cher take sixth in the 100, the invitational, while the he was second in the 200 finishes in both the 800 and third in the 400 and fifth 1600 meter runs. moes won the 400 meter Isaac Bowden was third boys team wrapped up a with a personal best time - dash on a time of 1:06.52, in the 200, Jacob Booher seventh place fininsh in the in the 200, Hunter Tes The Hornets also had a of 23.92 and he was third sner was 17th in the 800 Gilde won the 800 meter was fifth in the 400 and 13 team event. in the long jump at 19’3.5. winning 4x100 relay team and Josh Jones won the of Libby Brand, Hailey run with a 2:41.51 and Re- the 800, Jonas Lanser was The Lady Eagles won Williams added a third ese Ensing won the 3200 at second in the 1600, Carter with 102 points, Johannes- 1600 (4:24.37) and he was LeVasseur, Minor and place finish in the shot put second in the 3200. Dalton 13:17.10. Helsel was second in the burg-Lewiston was second at 40’10.75. Cisse, with a time of 55.35. Noble was third and Oryan Brand won the pole vault The shot put had Addy discus, Bowden was sec- with 96 and Kingsley Marion heads to a Nederhood with a heave of ond in the pole vault placed third with 85. Norton fourth in the 110 at 7-06, Cisse was eighth division four regional on hurdles, with Norton plac- 30-3.75 and Klaire Polling- McBain is at a division Highlights included Saturday in Brethren. in the high jump and Minor ing sixth in the 300 hurdles. placed 14th in the long ton added a second place three regional meet at Ben- Stella Henderson winning finish in the discus. Khali zie Central today (Friday) the 100 meter dash in a jump. Harrison heads up to Heuker was also second in and heads to Manton on time of 13.94 and she was the high jump and Emma Tuesday for the league third in the long jump at East Jordan on Saturday for its division three regional Schierbeek was second in championship meet. 13’11.5. Nicolette Mad- the long jump. 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Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 21, 2021 - Page 11 MMDC presentation highlights Clare meeting By Pat Maurer year we ever had.” vironment, Great Lakes, and it was the cause of the high Correspondent MMMDC was one of 15 Energy). EGLE is providing levels of carbon monoxide local organization chosen in $2.5 million to the City to in the building. The 20-year- A presentation of the Michigan to distribute CO- replace lead and galvanized old boiler will have to be annual report from Middle VID relief funds under the services and water ser- replaced. The City staff will Michigan Development Michigan Small Business vice lines for the city. The get quotes for replacement Corporation was the first Restart Program. MMDC agenda report said EGLE and present them to the City. item of new business at the was selected to distribute has submitted the contract to Howard also reported Clare City Meeting Monday $3,325,000 in grants to the City to accept the grant. that the Treasurer/Finance evening. eligible small businesses The agreement allows the Director’s position has been President James McBryde located in Arenac, Clare, use of the total amount for posted with a June 1 dead- and Clare County Director Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella the City. line for applications and Pam O’Laughlin were at the and Midland Counties. Out The City also designated also noted that tree removal meeting to outline the orga- of 871 applicants, 842 small a space at the Clare Union in the airport runway area nization’s accomplishments businesses were approved Railroad Depot for the have been removed except over the past year. for grant funding through burial of the 50-year time for those in the j127 corridor McBryde said 2020 was a the program. MMDC President Jim McBryde and Clare Director Pam capsule. The capsule will be which are on Michigan very challenging year due to In January, 2021, under O’Laughlin were at the Clare Commission meeting Mon- buried during the festival at Department of Transporta- the COVIID-19 pandemic, the Survival Program day to review the Corporation’s work in 2020. the end of June. tion property. He said, “We but despite the challenges another $1.9 million was for training: Advanced Bat- the MMDC costs the City In His report to the Com- have requested an extension MMDC made over 520 earmarked for distribution. tery Concepts was awarded $15,000 a year. mission, City Manager Jer- for another 60 days on the virtual company visits while In the last year, business- $11,470; Four Leaf Brew- Another item on the emy Howard reported that provisional license to cover the companies we work es in Clare received a little ing was awarded $3,599; agenda Monday was the the carbon monoxide detec- the MDOT timeline for the with in Clare and Isabella extra support from Consum- Integrity Printing received approval of a Lead Service tors in the City Hall went off removal of trees.” Counties reported over $130 ers Energy’s “Our Town” $33,550; and Mid-Michigan Line Replacement Grant while he there working late. The Commission also million in new investments. Campaign which matched Industries was awarded Agreement with EGLE (the The gas company inspected approved bills totaling The report said gift cards purchased to $33,550. Michigan Department of En- the boiler and determined $71,860.46. $134,472,995 was invested; redeem at local businesses. MMDC CEO and Presi- $4,240,706 in grants was The program raised $24,000 dent McBryde was honored received; there were 298 for the Clare Chamber to be twice in 2020. He was Featured Home new hires; 542 company spent at local businesses. awarded the Michigan Eco- visits and 1,219 company In the State’s “Going nomic Developer Associa- assists. McBryde said, “the Pro Talent Fund, five Clare tion’s Medalist of the Year $64,900 State asked us to help more County businesses and one and elected to be the MEDA 20521 30th Avenue, Marion, Michigan 49665 businesses get through the in Isabella County received President for 2021. #21014871 2 bedroom, 1 bath pandemic. It was the busiest a total of $91,706 in funding Clare’s membership in Easy to maintain home just on the outside of the Farwell Elementary Students Village of Marion. This 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom of the Month home comes with all new windows! Comes with the convenience of Natural Gas. Also new bedroom carpet. Walk across the street to family dollar! Check it out!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Visit us The Village of Farwell Council will conduct a second public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Vil- on Face- $114,900 $69,000 lage of Farwell Zoning Map: 409 E Main Street, Marion, Michigan 49665 18444 70th Avenue, Marion, Michigan 49665-8226 ON MONDAY, June 7th, 2021 AT 6 p.m. #21014873 3 bedrooms #20047765 3 bedrooms 2 baths to consider the request of the property owner MEL- book for Charming 3 bed, 1 bath home in beautiful downtown Marion. Turn Come enjoy this Country home sitting on 2 acres. Put the 24x20 LING PROPERTIES, L.L.C. to amend the Village of the century home has been updated from top to bottom, yet Pole Barn to use and the horses out back. Put your fi nishing of Farwell Zoning Map. The property sought to be morenews retains its rustic charm. Features knotty pine throughout, silestone touches on the inside to make this the home you desire. 2020 rezoned is lies north of, and adjoins the existing Mel- kitchen countertop, hardwood fl oors and a gorgeous three-sea- updates include hardwood fl ooring and some vinyl plank fl ooring. sons porch. Spacious master bedroom and bath. Main level laun- Roof was replaced in 2013. Come check it out! ling Products manufacturing facility, which is zoned you can dry and den area leads to your back yard and additional 50x132 M-1 Limited Manufacturing District. The property to secluded wooded lot with 2 car garage. be rezoned is currently zoned LDR, Low Density Resi- use. CALL US TODAY! dential, and has a legal description of: Littlefi eld’s Addition to the Village of Farwell Block “Forward way of thinking, Backwoods way of life.” C Lot 6, Littlefi eld’s Addition to the Village of Farwell Block D Check Lots 6 and 7. The property tax identifi cation number of the parcel is 18-041-626-001-00 out our Zoning Ordinance amendments require approval by the Village Council following a separate public hear- website ing conducted by the Council. The Council considers the matter upon receipt of a report and recommen- Aaron Michell Dan Michell Will Pollington for even Broker Realtor Realtor dation from the Village Planning Commission. This 231.468.8882 989.418.1358 231.884.2427 Zoning Map amendment request is being considered more [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] consistent with the provisions of the Village of Farwell Zoning Ordinance Article 4 §4.2, and the Michigan news. 214 E. Main St. Marion MI Zoning Enabling Act, MCL 125.3202. mybackwoods.com 231.743.6995 All interested persons are invited to be present and be heard as to their views. Persons making oral presen- tations are encouraged to submit written copies to the Village of Farwell Council at adrian@villageoff arwell. www.harrison-realty.com org via e-mail, for the record. Public comment/testi- www.buyhr.co mony may be given at the appropriate times during the Serving Northern Michigan since 1953 meeting when called for. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK !!! For further information on this proposal or the public Harrison office: (989) 539-2261 hearing, or if interpretation or translation services are 795 N 1st St Fax: (989) 539-9770 P.O. Box 499 OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY needed, including for the hearing impaired, call the Harrison MI 48625 Village offi ces at 989 588 9927. The location of the proposed map amendment is indi- cated on the accompanying maps. The area marked with black lines is the area sought to be rezoned.

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Page A12 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - May 14, 2021 CITY OF CLARE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 2020 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT

We are pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the eff orts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source comes from wells which draws from the City of Clare aquifer.

We are pleased to report that our drinking water meets federal and state re- quirements.

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Dale Clark at 386-2321. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly sched- uled meetings. They are held on the fi rst and third Monday evenings of each month, at 6:00 pm in the Commission Chambers at Clare City Hall, 202 West Fifth Street, Clare, Michigan. The City of Clare Municipal Water System routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The table below shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2020. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to con- tain at least small amounts of some constituents. It is important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water:

1. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. 2. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff , industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. 3. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff , and residential uses. 4. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff , and septic systems. 5. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In the following table, you will fi nd many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following defi nitions: Average (Avg) – A running average of all samples collected during the reporting period. Maximum (Max) – The maximum value of all samples used to calculate the Average. This is the upper part of the range of sample values. Minimum (Min) – The minimum value of all samples used to calculate the Average. This is the lower part of the range of sample values. Non-Detects (ND) – laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Action Level (AL) – The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT) – A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) – The “Maximum Allowed” is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasi- ble using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) – The “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known of expected risk to health. MRDLG’s do not refl ect the benefi ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contami- nation by substances that are naturally occurring or manmade. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chem- icals and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contam- inants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health eff ects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the pos- sible health eff ects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health eff ect. * If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Infants and children who drink water containing lead could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Chil- dren could show slight defi cits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could de- velop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Clare is re- sponsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by fl ushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you have a lead service line it is recommended that you run your water for at least 5 minutes to fl ush water from both your home plumbing and the lead service line. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is avail- able from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at http://water.epa.gov/drink/lead. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-com- promised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). The MDEQ and EPA performed additional analysis in 2002 under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) for the presence of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene, 4-4’-DDE, Acetochlor, DCPA di/mono acid degradate, EPTC, Molinate, MTBE, Nitrobenzene, Perchlorate and Terbacil. All compounds were not detected (ND). The hardness of the City’s water supply averaged 412 mg/L or 24.1 grains per gallon. Please call our offi ce if you have questions or wish a copy of this report, source water assessment, wellhead protection plan and/or UCMR results. Copies of this report results will also be made available at the Clare City Hall and the internet. The staff of the City of Clare work very hard each and every day of the year to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future. Please contact our offi ce for any information on how to protect our water resources. Dale Clark Director of Water Treatment 989-386-2321 [email protected]

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Section B Clare BPA accomplishments are many By Pat Maurer 8th; Integrated Office Ap - struction, and increases the Correspondent plications, 5th) retirement system contribu- Lucas Forbes (IT Con- tions. Most of proposed At Monday’s Clare cepts, 2nd, Digital Com- changes will have negative Board of Education meet- munication, 10th; Digital impact on our budget status, ing, BPA Advisors Car- Marketing, 2nd; Linux even though we remain rie McConnell and Ben Operating System Funda- strong at this time.” He said Goward gave a presentation mentals, 1st; PC Servicing the next “Revenue Consen- to the board outlining the and Troubleshooting, 2nd) sus Estimating Conference” group’s accomplishments Riley Hayer (Banking is set for this Friday, May this year. They said, “This and Finance, 5th) 21st. year we had 50 students Emily Klaver (Website In other business: join the BPA program and Design Team, 7th; Health *Retiring staff was also compete virtually at the Administration Procedures, honored at the meeting regional level.” 7th) Monday evening. Retirees During the presentation Evan Lake (Advanced include Middle School the advisors reported, “Of Spreadsheet Applications, Counselor Chris Fedewa, the 50 members (of BPA), 7th) BPA students (not in order and not all are pictured) include: Anna Adsit, Abigail Allen, Paraprofessional Donna 33 advanced to the State Alex Leos (Website Chloe Allen, Natalie Armstrong, Lilyahna Arnink, Malachi Bear, Kenneth Beatty, Morgan Hammond, Paraprofes- Beeckman, Morgan Bowers, Allie Boyd, Katherine Brandon, Jaxson Bryant, Mason Bry- Conference via a virtual Design Team, 7th) ant, Gabriel Camp, Noah Camp, Hayley Campbell, Ethan Cook, Ava Crowder, Bailey sional Raymond Hammond, competition. Students com- Ethan Miller (Integrated Dole, Timothy Eberhart, Lucas Forbes, Kara Forsberg, Aleah Garver, Julia Haggart, Middle School Teacher and peted throughout the week Office Applications, 10th) Riley Hayer, Riley Hayer, Emily Klaver, Evan Lake, Alex Leos, Chase Lincoln, Aaron Custodian Thomas Robison. in a multitude of business Lucille Nobis (Economic Lingaur, Ethan Miller, Lucille Nobis, Sydney Nummerdor, Calvin Older, Riley Schroeder, *The board approved professional competitions Research Individual, 6th) Kalista Schuster, Bailey Seibt, Bella Smylie, Lucas Snyder-Somers, Chloe Sprague, the Clare-Gladwin Budget and 22 students placed in Sydney Nummerdor Caleb Thering, Kyia Tunder, Hattie Veenkant, Claylee Veitengruber, Megan Veitengruber, Resolution and the appoint- the top 10 and 14 students (Video Production Team, Brian jVorac, Caton Walter, Lily Ward, Brodreick Yost, and Rozlynn Hernandez. ment of Ben Browning as advanced to the National 5th) designee and Samantha Leadership Conference.” Calvin Older (Broadcast National Competition were board approved the Clare revisions throughout the Sharp as alternate in the Finalists included: News Production Team, *Lucas Forbes (Digital Educational Support Per- contract.” CGRESD election on June Anna Adsit (Integrated 8th) Communication, 2nd; Linux sonnel Association contract In his report to the board, 7th. Two seats are open Office Applications, 2nd; Bailey Seibt (Video Operating System Funda- (for paraprofessionals). Su- Walter said, ”The state’s with two running for reelec- Intermediate Word Process- Production Team, 5th) mentals, 2nd); and perintendent James Walter budget process remains up tion Sue Murawski and ing, 2nd) Bella Smylie (Presenta- *Evan Lake (Advanced said, “In terms of wages, in the air at this point. We Barb Richards. Chloe Allen (Video Pro- tion Management, 2nd) Spreadsheet Applications, we re-wrote the wage scale are hopeful for a bud- *A letter of Agreement duction Team, 5th) Hattie Veenkant (Graphic 10th) and employees will move get agreement by July 4, was approved with the Natalie Armstrong Design Promotion, 8th) The BPA advisors ex- to hourly rates ranging from although this is little more Clare Education Associa- (Advanced Word Process- Brian Vorac (Integrated pressed their appreciation $14 per hour to $15.50 per than an educated guess. tion (teachers) to add Clay ing, 8th) Office Applications, 8th; for a great year saying, “A hour. Increases range from The Governor, Senate and Target Shooting coaches Morgan Bowers (Fun- Intermediate Word Process- HUGE thank you to our stu- approximately 7% to 20% House have all proposed positions including head damental Spreadsheet Ap- ing, 6th) dents for pushing through as we worked together to small increases in the coach and assistant coach. plications, 10th) Caton Walter (Admin the tough year. We weren’t modernize the paraprofes- foundation allowance. No *The Extended CO- Allie Boyd (Legal Office Support Research Project, able to offset testing with sionals wage scale and be entity sufficiently addresses VID-19 Learning Plan Procedures, 5th) 8th; Graphic Design Promo- fun events, but yet they competitive for top notch declining enrollment which Monthly Assurances were Mason Bryant (Extem- tion, 6th) persevered. We would also people in these positions.” will hurt nearly all districts approved. poraneous Speech, 2nd; Lily Ward (Video Pro- like to thank the teachers He continued, “Ad- in the COVID era.” *The board approved Broadcast News Production duction Team, 5th; Health for great flexibility, and our ditionally, we made minor He continued, “An- bills for April totaling Team, 8th) Administration Procedures, administrators and board for improvements to insur- ticipated budget legislation $364,592.00 and payroll of Gabe Camp (Advanced 5th) supporting us this year.” ance contributions, and currently removed flex- $360,071.89. Spreadsheet Applications, Students who placed at In another matter, the addressed minor language ibility for days/hours of in- Engel retires from Sheriff’s department after 37 year By Pat Maurer her great personality and simple. “She said she loves A widow, Sheryl’s mother Correspondent compassion will be missed. being at home and looks and one brother still reside We wish her the best in forward to spending her in Sanford and one brother Sheryl Engel has worked retirement.” time there.” lives in the Bay City area. under four Clare County Kim Davis, co-worker Sheriffs beginning with and another long-timer Sheriff Ghazey (Gus) Aleck at the department, said, Farwell High School followed by Sheriff Howard “Sheryl and I have worked Haskin, Sheriff Jeff Goyt together at the Clare County earns the highest Score and currently under Sheriff Sheriff Department for over John Wilson. 35 years. Being at the top She is retiring from the two positions on the senior- in JPC, RESD Clare County Sheriff’s Of- ity list, I would have to say, By Pat Maurer State’s lowest level, etc., fice after 37 years. Her last we’ve seen it all, heard it all Correspondent day with the CCSO will be and have done it all!” and yet our staff and com- June 1st. She continued, “Sheryl munity rallies together to Sheryl was born in has been my confidant, Farwell Superinten- give our students the best Midland and grew up in sounding board, and the dent Steven Scoville education possible”. Sanford, attending Meridian best friend a person could reported Wednesday, “The High School Principal Schools. possibly have. We have Eagles of Farwell are Dr. Dee Yarger said, “Fan- celebrating great news. tastic news for our entire Before she came to work A 37-year veteran, Sheryl Engel is retiring from the been through some of the for the Sheriff’s Office, CCSO. She is shown here with Sheriff John Wilson. best and some of the worst The U.S. News recently district and community! she was a nurses’ aide in times together. We have released their 2021 Best Farwell High School is Midland, worked in Quality assistant. of a quarter that I would seen the Jail grow from a U.S. High Schools rank- ranked 8,770th in National Control in Coleman and was Sheriff John Wilson said, be receiving a jail financial 28 bed facility to a 60 bed ings and the Farwell High Rankings. Schools are a full order cook at Snows- “Sheryl is an icon here. She report from her. Like others and then to an 178 bed School received the high- ranked on their perfor- nake Auto/Truck Plaza and was here when I first started have commented, we have facility. We have seen so est ranking of all schools mance on state-required Restaurant in Harrison. on the Reserves in 1987 and been through everything many people come and go in the Clare Gladwin tests, graduation and how She started with the from the beginning she had you can imagine in 30 through these doors. Some RESD and in the Jack Pine well they prepare students Sheriff’s Department as a this calming personality that some years of working in a of them didn’t stay long and Conference.” for college. part-time secretary/matron stayed with her, her entire Sheriff’s Office. I told her moved on while others have “In fact,” he said, “FHS The scorecard lists on July 1, 1984 and was pro- career.” He continued, “ I that the homemade cookies moved through the ranks was the only school within Farwell at 50.80 with 48 moted to full time January worked with her in the early she brings every couple of and became Sheriff, not years when it was the two these two groups to score percent mathematics profi- 1, 1985. weeks must continue. I will only in Clare County but in in the two hundreds. FHS Along with “multitudes of us working a shift. She miss her dearly.” other Counties as well. We ciency, 65 percent read- of paperwork,” her duties in- was out by the front counter Undersheriff Dwayne have made friendships that earned a ranking of 297th ing proficiency and an 89 cluded dispatching and cor- and I was in the dispatch Miedzianowski also com- will last a lifetime. I thank out of all Michigan High percent graduation rate. rections work (before there room. We spent many hours mented on Sheryl’s retire- her for everything. I am Schools.” The U.S. News Best was corrections officers in together working side by ment. “Sheryl is an amazing so happy for her, but will He continued, “We are High Schools rankings the department staff) and side in the early days.” person that has devoted a definitely miss seeing her at very proud of our FHS include data on nearly any other duties assigned by Wilson added, “When I large portion of her life to work every day! staff and students and 24,000 public high schools the Sheriff. was elected Sheriff in 2008, serving our community. She She added, “Sheryl is a know that a lot of hard in 50 states and the District She was promoted to Sheryl was my right hand in has always been diligent very kind-hearted, dedi- work has gone into earning of Columbia. Nearly matron/clerk in 1995. That handling all the jail bill- and caring, always trying to cated and loyal person and this high of a ranking. We 18,000 schools were position’s title was later ing. I knew within the first do her job to the best of her loves her cats. Davis said face a lot of challenges, ranked on six factors. changed to administrative couple of days after the end ability. She is well liked and her plans for retirement are poverty rate, funded at the Get a Quote and I’ll donate to a cause

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CLARE SURREY TOWNSHIP IS TAKING The Clare City Commission will hold a special NOTICE OF 2021 SUMMER BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 6:00 p.m. TAX DUE DATE SERVICES: at Clare City Hall, 202 W. Fifth Street, Clare, MI 48617, to hold a public hearing regarding the pro- Summer Property Tax bills will be mailed out on *1* leveling the grounds (approx.5 acres) in the un- posed application for a Community Development July 1, 2021 and will be due, in accordance with City developed section at the Surrey Township Cemetery Block Grant in the amount of $2 million dollars Charter, on August 31, 2021. located on Ludington Dr., Farwell, MI. for water and sewer related infrastructure improve- ments. The public is invited to provide comment Tax payments may be mailed, paid online with a *2* services of seasonal rolling of brush/leaves at regarding the proposed application at the hearing. credit or debit card at www.cityofclare.org, a check the Surrey Township Transfer Facility located on Written or verbal comment may be submitted to the or money order can be deposited in the entry way Old State Rd., Farwell, MI. City Clerk at 202 W. Fifth St., Clare MI 48617; by drop box at City Hall or paid in person during regular email at [email protected]; or by calling (989) business hours at 202 W. Fifth St., Clare, Michigan The deadline for receiving the bids is Monday, June 424-4068. Comments that are not provided in per- 48617. 7, 2021 by 5 p.m. mail:110 E. Michigan, P.O. Box son must be received prior to 4:00 pm on the date of The City of Clare is an equal opportunity provider 647, Farwell, MI 48622 or fax: 989-588-3524 or the hearing for consideration. and employer. •drop off at the offi ce (there is a locked mailbox on the east end of the building). Call 989-588-6691 Diane Lyon Diane Lyon regarding all questions to Russ Hamilton (ext. 104) Clare City Clerk Clare City Clerk or Rod Williams (ext. 106).

CITY OF CLARE CITY OF CLARE COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING UNOFFICIAL CONDENSED MINUTES MAY 17, 2021 The Village of Farwell Planning Commission will The City of Clare Planning Commission will hold conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Village of Farwell Zoning Map: a public hearing on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 6:30 ON MONDAY MAY 24th, 2021 AT 6 p.m. p.m. at Clare City Hall to receive public comment The regular meeting of the Clare City Commission to consider the request of the property owner MEL- pertaining to a Request for Change in Zoning of was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Clare City Hall LING PROPERTIES, L.L.C. to amend the Village a parcel located on the northeast corner of Rebak Commission Chambers by Mayor Pat Humphrey who of Farwell Zoning Map. The property sought to be Way and Consumers Energy Parkway, Clare, Mich- led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were: Commis- rezoned is lies north of, and adjoins the existing Mel- igan, from C-2 Commercial to Industrial, and to sioners Bob Bonham, Maegan Jenkins, Pat Humphrey, ling Products manufacturing facility, which is zoned Nick Loomis, and Gus Murphy. concurrently hold a public hearing for a request for M-1 Limited Manufacturing District. The property to approval of a proposed Site Plan to construct two be rezoned is currently zoned LDR, Low Density Resi- Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was supported dential, and has a legal description of: 60,000 sq. ft. spec buildings at that location. The and approved. Planning Commission will accept verbal comment Littlefi eld’s Addition to the Village of Farwell Block Public Comment: None. C Lot 6, during the hearing or written comment provided Jim McBryde and Pam O’Laughlin presented Littlefi eld’s Addition to the Village of Farwell Block D that the written comment is received by the Clare MMDC’s annual report. Lots 6 and 7. City Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of Motion to approve a Grant Agreement with EGLE for The property tax identifi cation number of the parcel is the hearing. Water Service Line Replacement was supported and 18-041-626-001-00 approved. Zoning Ordinance amendments require approval by The City of Clare City Commission will hold a Motion to approve placing a 150th year City founding the Village Council following a separate public hear- anniversary time capsule on the Clare Depot property ing conducted by the Council. The Council considers public hearing on Monday, June 21, 2021, 6:00 was supported and approved. p.m. at Clare City Hall to receive public comment the matter upon receipt of a report and recommen- The Treasurer’s Report was received. dation from the Village Planning Commission. This pertaining to the Request for Change in Zoning as The City Manager’s Report was received. noted above. The City Commission will accept Zoning Map amendment request is being considered The Budget Workshop information was presented. consistent with the provisions of the Village of Farwell verbal comment during the hearing or written com- Extended Public Comment: None. Zoning Ordinance Article 4 §4.2, and the Michigan ment provided that the written comment is received Commission Topics: None. Zoning Enabling Act, MCL 125.3202. by the Clare City Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on Motion to adjourn at 7:51 pm was supported and All interested persons are invited to be present and be the date of the hearing. approved. heard as to their views. Persons making oral presen- tations are encouraged to submit written copies to the A copy of the application for the Request for A complete copy of the minutes is available at the Village Planning Commission at adrian@villageoff ar- Clerk’s offi ce upon request. After approval, minutes well.org via e-mail, for the record. Public comment/ Change in Zoning and the Site Plan Application are are posted on the City website: cityofclare.org.- available for review by contacting the Clare City testimony may be given at the appropriate times Boards & Commissions-Mayor and City Commission. during the meeting when called for. Clerk, 989-424-4068 or email dlyon@cityofclare. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and org. For further information on this proposal or the public employer. hearing, or if interpretation or translation services are needed, including for the hearing impaired, call the The City of Clare is an equal opportunity employer Diane Lyon Village offi ces at 989 588 9927. and provider. City Clerk The location of the proposed map amendment is indi- cated on the accompanying maps. The area marked with black lines is the area sought to be rezoned. NOTICE IS HEAREBY GIVEN PUBLIC NOTICE FARWELL VILLAGE COUNCIL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Notice is hereby given pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as may be amended, that the Planning Com- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the mission of the Village of Farwell will hold a public requirements of Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, hearing on May 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Village on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hall located at 109 S. Hall Street, Farwell, Michi- Chambers, 109 South Hall Street, Farwell, at which time gan, 48622. and place the Farwell Village Council will consider the e Planning Commission will hear a presenta- following request: tion, hold a public hearing, and may decide on the following: Request of property owner Melling Properties LLC, for 1. Application for one Class C Adult Use Grower’s the establishment of an Industrial Development District License under the Plant Rehabilitation and Industrial Development 2. Application for one Adult Use Processing District Act of 1974, as amended. License The requested Industrial Development District is for 3. Application for one Medical Processing License property located at 333 Grace Street, Farwell, MI 48625 e special use permits will be utilized at 1250 situated on real property in the Village of Farwell as Commerce Drive, Farwell, MI 48622. e agenda and described below: packet will become available, and requests for the agenda and/or packet can be made by contacting the T17N R5W SEC 25 . LOT 18 BLK 3 N OF GRACE ST Village Offi ce at 989-588-9926. ORIGINAL PLAT VILLAGE OF FARWELL AND ALSO e Village invites all interested persons to attend T17N R5W SEC 25 . BLK C & D LITTLEFIELDS ADD this meeting or send written correspondence to Vil- EXC THE W 188 FT OF LOT 7 BLK C & EXC THE W lage of Farwell, P.O Box 374, Farwell, MI 48622. e 218 FT OF LOT 1 BLK D & EXC THE E 1/2 OF LOT Village of Farwell will make reasonable accommo- 7 BLK C AND ALSO T17N R5W SEC 25 . VACATED dations to all persons with disabilities, to eff ectively WEBBER ST BETWEEN LOTS 1, 2 & 3 BLK C AND participate in the hearing. Individuals requesting LOTS 1, 2 & 3 BLK D LITTLEFIELDS ADD TO VIL- accommodations should contact the Village Offi ce LAGE OF FARWELL (40 FT BY 696 FT BLK D) (40 FT GRANT TOWNSHIP NOTICE at 989-588-9926 no later than Wednesday, May 19, BY 687 FT BLK C) 2021, 4:00 pm. Grant Township is seeking applicants for position of Note: In the event that in person meetings are no All interested persons are invited to be present and be Township Trustee. Persons who wish to apply may do longer allowed due to the current pandemic, the heard as to their views. Persons making oral presentations so by submitting a resume before May 20th. Resumes hearing and meeting will take place virtually. If so, are encouraged to submit written copies to the Village of can be submitted by mail and sent to: the link will be posted in a public notice ahead of the Farwell Council at adrian@villageoff arwell.org via e-mail, Grant Township Clerk, P.O. Box 208, Clare, MI 48617. meeting date. for the record. Public comment/testimony may be given at Resumes may also placed in the Township Hall Drop the appropriate times during the meeting when called for. Box. The Township Board will hold a special meeting Sincerely, For further information on this proposal or the public hear- on May 25th at 7pm at the Grant Township Hall, to Adrian Krawczynski ing, or if interpretation or translation services are needed, select the new Township Trustee. Village Clerk/Treasurer including for the hearing impaired, call the Village offi ces Tammy Teall at 989 588 9927. Grant Township Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE PERE MARQUETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY VILLAGE OF FARWELL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission Notice is hereby given pursuant to Public Act 110 of 2006, as may be amended, that the Planning Commis- of the Village of Farwell will hold a public hearing on PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, June May 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Village Hall located sion of the Village of Farwell will hold a public hearing on May 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Village Hall locat- 1st, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pere Marquette District at 109 S. Hall Street, Farwell, Michigan, 48622. Library, 185 E. Fourth Street, Clare Michigan, the The Planning Commission will hear a presentation, ed at 109 S. Hall Street, Farwell, Michigan, 48622. The Planning Commission will hear a presentation, District Library Board of the Pere Marquette District hold a public hearing, and may decide on an applica- Library will hold a public hearing to consider the Li- tion for a Special Use Permit for a daycare facility of hold a public hearing, and may decide on a Zoning up to twelve children, located at 331 Mill Street, Far- Variance Request for the property located at 391 Mill brary’s proposed budget for the fi scal year beginning Road, Farwell, MI 48622. The agenda and packet will July 2021. well, MI 48622. The agenda and packet will become The Board may not adopt its proposed budget until available, and requests for the agenda and/or packet become available, and requests for the agenda and/or packet can be made by contacting the Village Offi ce at after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed can be made by contacting the Village Offi ce at 989- budget will be available for public inspection during 588-9926. 989-588-9926. The Village invites all interested persons to attend normal business hours at the Library, 185 E. Fourth The Village invites all interested persons to attend this Street, Clare, Michigan. All interested parties will be meeting or send written correspondence to Village of this meeting or send written correspondence to Village of Farwell, P.O Box 374, Farwell, MI 48622. The Vil- given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing Farwell, P.O Box 374, Farwell, MI 48622. The Village regarding the proposed budget of Farwell will make reasonable accommodations to lage of Farwell will make reasonable accommodations all persons with disabilities, to eff ectively participate to all persons with disabilities, to eff ectively participate in the hearing. Individuals requesting accommodations in the hearing. Individuals requesting accommodations The property tax millage rate proposed to should contact the Village Offi ce at 989-588-9926 no should contact the Village Offi ce at 989-588-9926 no be levied to support the proposed budget will later than Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 4:00 pm. later than Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 4:00 pm. be a subject of this hearing. Note: In the event that in person meetings are no lon- Note: In the event that in person meetings are no ger allowed due to the current pandemic, the hearing longer allowed due to the current pandemic, the hearing This notice is given by order of the Pere Marquette and meeting will take place virtually. If so, the link and meeting will take place virtually. If so, the link will District Library Board. will be posted in a public notice ahead of the meeting be posted in a public notice ahead of the meeting date. PERE MARQUETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY BOARD date. WE ARE SOCIAL Adrian Krawczynski Want to get our News sent to Connect with other readers and Village of Farwell Clerk/Treasurer your e-mail? get the latest breaking news. Just visit our website at epaper.wilcoxnewspapers.com to start your $20.00 email subscription. wilcoxnewspapers.com You’ll always have the news at your fingertips!

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