989-386-3600 TheThe ClareClare CountyCounty ReviewReview FREE VOLUME 73, NO. 44 Established 1947 FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021 Mid Michigan’s Most Widely Circulated Weekly Newspaper • Serving all of Clare County • 989-386-4414 • On Line at www. wilcoxnewspapers.com Sesquicentennial flag presented to Clare Commissioners Wednesday, March 17 Clare County Histori- and Grant Township. the Clare County Histori- cal Society is proud to The flag conveys cal Society presented a recognize Clare County’s Clare County’s 150-year th Sesquicentennial flag to 150 anniversary and history from March 16, the Clare County Com- its achievements in its 1871 to March 16, 2021. missioners as part of history of lumbering, The white axe in the the celebration of the agriculture, industry and black Axe represents the County’s 150th birthday. education.” lumbering era; The presentation was The Sesquicenten- the shamrock repre- made 150 years and one nial Flag was designed sents Clare County’s day after the Michigan by Herbert N. Beyers, Irish Heritage; Legislature’s legal orga- Jr., an Ohio graphics the circle around the nization of Clare County. designer, now retired, shamrock represents Clare County Historical whose connection to agricultural (a harvesting Society President Dennis Clare County dates back machine flywheel) or a Carbeno and Historical to his first year of life simple round button rep- Society Member Jon H. lving in a cabin at the resenting Clare County’s Ringelberg presented Cornwell Ranch, and to homesteading spirit; the five foot by eight his genealogical roots in the four leaves of the foot flag to be hung on the Budd, Saul, Hoover shamrock represent Clare the wall facing the north and Rowley families County’s achievements side entrance to the Clare who have had a physi- in its history of lumber- cal historical presence ing, agriculture, industry County building. Badger took 1st place in the Irish Fest Pet Photo taking home $75. Carbeno said, “The in Greenwood, Freeman and education. Clare celebrates Irish heritage, despite pandemic The 47th Irish Festival a virtual Irish Road Race, monies to Clare County was a Clare happening, contests and more. Non-Profit Units that work but a whole lot different Kids dug through green toward Homelessness this year. This years event slime looking for gold at Prevention. commemorates Clare’s the 505 Café, while their Clare County Com- 150th birthday, the City’s folks enjoyed some Irish munity Investment Fund Sesquicentennial. fare. #701. This is the major Due to pandemic A scavenger hunt began fund the foundation makes restrictions the festival at Buccilli’s in Clare, grants to nonprofits via was downsized from the where Reuben Subs were an application. Examples: normal festivities with features along with a spe- Rail Depot projects, com- the parade, bed races and cial Guinness Stew which mercial building facade many of the public events will be the special all day programs, fire department cancelled due to Covid. long tomorrow March 20th. equipment upgrades, etc. Despite that, there was The traditional Kathy along with the same type still a lot of fun to be Rynearson Memorial Food of grants to other county found around the commu- Drive still took place. communities. nity during the seven-day To carry on her legacy, The Annual Irish event. anyone could and still can Fest Virtual Road Race Clare businesses and donate to the Clare County celebrated participants the Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation with a t-shirt and finisher’s were still celebrating through two funds: medallion. Clare’s Irish heritage with The Kathy Rynearson The MI Rock Stop Gifts On St. Patrick’s Day, the Clare County Historical Society presented a Sesquicentennial & More in downtown Flag to the Clare County Commissioners. Six District Commissioners and CCHS Presi- local businesses stepping Homelessness Prevention dent Dennis Carbeno are shown in the picture. up to over entertainment, Service Endowment Fund Clare hosted an Irish Fest Photo courtesy of Jon Ringelberg food and drink specials, #712. This fund grants Rock Hunt all weekend, with participants finding some beautiful crystals and MMMC- Clare picked for pilot COVID vaccine project stones and winners every day. The winners of the By Pat Maurer “We want to make sure Alpena counties; Region “Irish Fest Rock Hunt & Correspondent all Michiganders have VII Area Agency on Aging More! “ guess the weight access to the safe and in Saginaw County; Alma contest are: Mixed red MidMichigan Medical effective vaccines as we Family Practice, P.C. in stones: Thomas Brewer; Center-Clare was one of work toward our goal of Gratiot County; and the Walnut jasper: Corky 22 organizations chosen vaccinating 70 percent of Saginaw County Health Ouellette; and Mixed to receive large supplies Michiganders age 16 and Department. green stones: Brittany Gin- of COVID-19 vaccine in a up as quickly as possible,” Protect Michigan Com- mission Director Kerry gerich. Another guess the new pilot program, accord- Chief Medical Execu- weight winner was Kyria ing to a March 9 release tive and Chief Deputy for Ebersole Singh said how Kozack. from the Michigan Depart- Health with MDHHS Dr. much she appreciates the At the Venue at 501 in ment of Health and Human Joneigh Khaldun said. “I volunteers who reviewed Clare a St. Patty’s Day want to thank everyone Services (MDHHS). the applications. “These Market was held Saturday The MDHHS and the who submitted an ap- Pilot projects will help - - improve access to the … with candy for the young Protect Michigan Commis plication to support these sters at every booth. sion awarded 35,800 doses vaccine in Michigan and efforts and to help increase MidMichigan Medical Center - Clare The annual Irish Fest of COVID-19 vaccine to vaccinations for those ultimately get us closer Pet Photo Contest was a the 22 pilot projects to most at risk of negative store and manage the vac- most vulnerable residents to ending this pandemic.” enhance the state’s vaccine cine; 60 and older; and She said more than one big part of the festival with COVID-19 outcomes.” “Badger” taking first place equity. 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Page A2 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - March 19, 2021 Celebrations top Farwell BOE meeting By Pat Maurer Contingency Learning Correspondent Plans. Through the amazing hard work of our Special Teachers, athletes, and Education teachers the Far- students were lauded at well Area Schools were the Monday evening’s Board of first district in our RESD Education Meeting. to have zero overdue IEP’s Farwell’s Powerlifters, and Contingency Learning who each earned a spot in Plans. This was no small the top ten in their class at feat!” state competition recently, He added, “The amazing were congratulated. efforts of our staff should (see related ‘Powerlift- certainly be commended. ers’ story) While some schools Carrie Carncross was struggle with the idea of honored for recently earn- returning to teach students ing the 2020-2021 STEM in person, the staff at FAS STEM Star winner Carrie Star Award. are proving it can be done Carncross Superintendent Steven daily, safely, and effectively. well the new Forestry Class Scoville she was one of 70 This is just another example is doing. He said, “Students who were nominated for the of how our Farwell Eagles at the Farwell Area Schools award. “Carrie has always Rise Above!” are returning to their roots. gone above and beyond Elementary Principal Farwell was originally es- as a staff member. She has Cathy Gross gave another tablished as a logging town. shared her love of science example of how her staff Now students at FHS are with her students, while stepped up to improve some learning about this history teaching in many different classrooms and repurpose and the science of the natu- assignments, he said. “Two equipment and furnishings ral resources around them Cupboards were removed from the Teachout wing and repurposed in another classroom. years ago, Carrie estab- in the soon to be demol- through our new Forestry administration have made Area Schools are still requiring staff and students lished a new STEM class in ished Teachout Wing. Class. From the science of it to the schools. More participating in weekly calls to quarantine if they travel,” the Middle School and El- She said, “many Eagles predicting, measuring, and disturbing is that normally with our Health Depart- he said. “The CGRESD ementary. Her students are went above and beyond to harvesting sap from maple by now, budget discussions ment. We are still working (Clare-Gladwin Regional developing the same level repurpose items from the trees, to identifying trees would be well underway for closely to stay up to date Education Service District) of excitement about science old wing scheduled to be and the good practices to the 2021-2022 School Bud- on the latest procedures, will be offering rapid test- and learning that Carrie fre- demolished. From repurpos- create a healthy forest, our get. It appears that no real and practices on contact ing on April 3rd to all staff quently demonstrates. Each ing cabinets from the music Eagles are putting in the progress on the 2021-2022 tracing issues.” He said the and students that have trav- day is a new discovery in room, to creating a great work to improve our school School Budget has been CDC (Centers for Disease eled and would like to take Mrs. Carncross’s STEM new space for lockers. This forests.” accomplished. The deadline Control) and the CMDHD a test. This is voluntary,” he Class.” amazing group dramatically It wasn’t all good news for the school budget is the (Central Michigan District added. He added, “Carrie was improved the educational at the ZOOM meeting end of June, and for the Health Department) have Business at the meeting nominated for this award space in other elementary however. The budget is still third year in a row, it ap- changed quarantine rules included approval of the by April Frost, one of her classrooms.” uncertain. pears that Lansing will very for those who have already resignations of Custodian middle school colleagues.” She continued by thank- Superintendent Sco- likely miss this very real been vaccinated.” Matt Hamlin, Art Teacher Scoville went on, “All of ing those who stepped up ville reported, “Lansing deadline again. The failure He also added that the Brenda O’Brien who is our Farwell Area Schools and worked late including remains in grid lock. The of our leaders to work district goal is still to get all retiring; and JV Softball staff have gone above and “Carrie Forfinski, Corey power struggle between together and lead are mak- students back in the class- Coach Kaylie Scott. beyond during this pan- Forfinski, Madison Forfin- the Governor and State ing it very difficult for the room for in person learning, New Hires at the meet- demic. One example is our ski, Tracey Laverty, Angela Senate / House continues. state’s educators to make but that as of Monday, the ing included Boys Var- special education teachers. Pakledinaz, Darcie Lewis, One example is the ESSER quality plans to support our schools continue to offer sity Bowling Coach Brian These teachers were already Jennifer Sweet, Cathy II funds that continue to students and families.” remote and face-to-face Eigner; Custodian Crystal faced with the added bur- Gross, Bill Hammon, and be held up in Lansing. Scoville also reported on learning options. He said Lopez; and Boy’s 8th Grade den of IEP, and Medicaid our outstanding mainte- Currently, zero dollars of the COVID Learning Plans the majority of district Basketball Coach Jesse billing. New, beginning nance team.” the money that was signed before the board approved families have chosen the Fogle. in 2019, was COVID-19 Scoville reported on how into law under the previous them. He said, “Farwell face-to-face option. The board also approved One change he recom- an overnight field trip for mended and the board Bowling Regionals and an Gladwin man charged with stealing $400k approved is ending early re- amendment to the budget leases on Friday beginning increasing revenues by April 9, citing difficulties $216,439 and expenditures in tax refunds with after school activities by $216,549. Business and sports. He said there Manager Dorothy Boge re- By Pat Maurer clients unfiled versions cally diverted.” Magistrate Judge David R. are also shared staff ported that the fund balance Correspondent of their returns showing . Ms. Semer calculated Grand (of Bay City) for his schedule conflicts in the was at 12.86 percent and they had a smaller refund an approximate loss to her arraignment on March 12. third Trimester and added that the target is 18 percent. A Gladwin man, Mark amount coming. clients of over $400,000.00 He was charged with one transportation costs with the She said the ESSER Dis- Alan Patterson, 52, was A press release on April and immediately contacted count of wire fraud (an up early release. He reported cretionary funds 2 Formula arraigned March 12th in 23 from Attorney Mat- local authorities. to 20-year felony) and with that the Elementary now funds, now being contended federal court on charges thew Schneider of the “Investigating tax one count of tax evasion, a has 22 remote students; the in the House, is $1,952,129 of allegedly stealing more U.S. Attorney’s Office and refund fraud is a top five year felony, plus a fine middle school has 13 and and the ESSER state discre- than $400,000 in tax re- Special Agent in Charge priority for IRS Criminal of up to $250,000 on each the high school 34. tionary amount is estimated funds from his clients. Sarah Kull of the Internal Investigation,” said IRS of the counts. Despite the relaxing of at $359,413. “We will get According to the crimi- Revenue Service, Criminal Criminal Investigation Judge Grand entered a some COVID restrictions, these funds, it’s just a ques- nal complaint, Patterson Investigation said, “In late Special Agent in Charge, not-guilty plea on Pat- Scoville said the schools tion of when,” she added. worked as a tax return February of 2020, Jennifer Sarah Kull in the release terson’s behalf. He is free are still off limits for use by The BOE also approved preparer for Schuster Tax Schuster Semer, owner last March. “Stealing cli- on a $10,000 unsecured outside groups and non- monthly operational in- Service in Beaverton from of Schuster Tax Service ent tax refunds is a serious bond. His next court date is educational events. Another voices totaling $311,196.92. 2015 to February 2020. informed law enforcement crime that hurts innocent pending. change is relaxed guid- The complaint alleged that one of her former taxpayers and IRS-CI ance on travel. “We are not that Patterson stole por- employees had engaged in works tirelessly to hold tions of his clients’ tax re- a potential fraud scheme. those that commit refund funds by directing portions Ms, Semer discovered ap- fraud accountable for their of those refunds into bank proximately 124 client tax actions.” accounts that he controlled. returns dating back to 2015 Patterson appeared via Allegedly he gave the that had refunds electroni- Zoom before U.S. District

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Page A3 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - March 19, 2021 Second Front Page DAR Good Citizen award goes to five students

Rhianon Seiser, Skeels Riley Hayer, Clare High Alicia Frost, Farwell High School Andrea Weaver, Marion High Taelor McVicar, Harrison Christian School school school High School

The National Society of the Daughters of as their Good Citizen winner. Typically, the which are Dependability, Service, Leadership ter of the DAR to present the 2021 local High the American Revolution (DAR) is a non- DAR has a luncheon to recognize the school and Patriotism; a transcript, two letters of ref- School winners of the Good Citizen Award partisan, non-profit organization, dedicated winners of the contest. However this year erence; and an essay. The writing of the essay Contest: Riley Hayer from Clare, Alicia Frost to preserving the memory and spirit of the due to Covid-19, there was no luncheon. So was supervised, timed, limited to 550 words, from Farwell, Taelor Mc Vicar from Harrison, men and women who achieved American a small delegate from the DAR had the honor and with no prior knowledge of the title for the Andrea Weaver from Marion and Rhianon Independence, promoting the development of to present the awards to each student individu- essay. These documents were submitted to Seiser from Skeels Christian. Each student an enlightened public opinion and fostering ally at their school and in a safe manner. In the local DAR Good Citizen Committee Chair, received a certificate, a monetary award, a patriotic citizenship. The local chapter of the some of the schools the winner was able to be who chose three non-DAR, impartial judges pin and a wallet size card. Congratulations to Dar is the Michilimacinac Chapter. Besides acknowledged in front of their peers. to score each student packet. The highest total these deserving students for all of their accom- contributing to other non-profit organizations This year there were five participating high scorer would become the Michilimacinac’s plishments and for being chosen as winners both by charitable donations and through schools: Clare, Farwell, Harrison, Marion and Chapter winner. The winner would then ad- of the Good Citizen contest for their schools! service, we sponsor the Annual Good Citizen Skeels Christian. Each student had to submit vance through the State and National levels of Riley Hayer of Clare is the Michilimacinac Award contest, which acknowledges deserv- several documents which included: An outline judging, with awards increasing at each level. Chapter winner of the 2021 DAR Good Citizen ing seniors who are chosen by their schools of how they met the criteria of a Good Citizen, It is the honor of the Michilimacinac Chap- Award. Congratulations Riley! Covid numbers down, vaccinations up By Pat Maurer vaccinated with at least one 18 deaths to date. Wear masks, practice ments and recommendations. seem to cause more severe ill- Correspondent shot. COVID-19 cases totaled Mecosta County, with physical distancing, and People are considered fully ness, the release said, but the just 17 more since the first a population of 36,425 has adhere to other prevention vaccinated for COVID-19 higher rate of transmission According to the numbers week of March, now 1,421, reported 7,565 vaccinations measures when visiting two weeks after they have could increase the number of Monday, 24.9 percent of with 1,067 recovered and to 20.77 percent of residents. with unvaccinated people received the second dose people who are hospitalized Michiganders are now vac- deaths still numbered at 68 as They report a total of 2,075 who are at increased risk for in a 2-dose series (Pfizer- or lose their lives if the vari- cinated and 21 percent of the of Tuesday. Covid-19 cases with 21 severe COVID-19 disease or BionTech or Moderna), or ant begins circulating widely United States population have Isabella County, with the deaths. who have an unvaccinated two weeks after they have in Michigan. received at least their first highest population of resi- Midland with a popula- household member who is received a single-dose vac- It has been found in 47 vaccination. dents at 59,116, has distribut- tion of 67,698 has delivered at increased risk for severe cine (Johnson and Johnson/ states and jurisdictions and A Monday release from ed 12,329 doses of vaccine to 20,518 doses of vaccine COVID-19 disease, Janssen). as of Sunday, March 7 there the CMDHD said, “Our staff 20.86 percent of its residents. to 30.31 percent of county Wear masks, maintain The CMDHD learned were 437 cases of the variant is quickly working to give COVID – 19 cases there num- residents. Their Covid cases physical distance, and this week that two cases reported in Michigan. shots to the priority groups bered 3,653 on Tuesday with number 5,232 with a death practice other prevention of the COVID-19 variant, Masks and social dis- as detailed by the CDC and 3,132 recovered and 72 that toll of 66. measures when visiting with B.1.1.7 have been found in tancing remains even more the State of Michigan. We are have died from the virus. Statewide, the Michigan unvaccinated people from the district. Both were adult important now. Read more currently working through 1B Arenac County, with Department of Health and multiple households, females, one in Gladwin and details on the CDC web- and 1C groups.” 12,537 residents, the lowest Human Services reports a Avoid medium- and large- one in Roscommon County. page. Information around Those groups include number in the CMDHD, has cumulative total of 674,494 sized in-person gatherings, They were identified through the COVID-19 outbreak is those 75 or older, frontline given 3,921 doses of vaccine, cases as of Wednesday with Get tested if experienc- routine surveillance by the changing rapidly. The latest workers, teachers and support the highest percentage at 556,697 recovered and 16,805 ing COVID-19 symptoms, MDHHS. The case investiga- state and national information staff, child care workers, first 31.28. Cases there now total deaths. Across the state there Follow guidance issued by tion and contact tracing have is available at Michigan.gov/ responders, corrections work- 690 with 532 recovered and have been 2,015,532 doses of individual employers, been completed. Coronavirus and CDC.gov/ ers, homeless shelter staff, 25 who have died. vaccine administered. Follow CDC and health Although B.1.1.7 appears Coronavirus. workers in congregate child Osceola County, with a In the United States department travel require- more contagious, it doesn’t or adult protective services population of 18,941, has more than 107 million have and individuals from age 65 distributed 4,539 doses of received at least one vac- to 74. vaccine to 23.96 percent of its cine shot as of Monday. U.S. The CMDHD has recently residents. COVID-19 cases cases number 30,235,730 with opened vaccination slots for there totaled 977 with 730 of 22,359,523 recovered and additional groups. Now the those recovered and 23 who 549,484 who have died. Phase 1B Group C has been died. The release from the added. It includes frontline es- Gladwin County, whose CMDHD said those who have Royal Oak sential workers – food proces- population is 21,274, has dis- been fully vaccinated can: sers, critical manufacturing, tributed 5,749 doses to 27.02 Visit with other fully vac- Metal Sales, LLC public transit, grocery store percent of residents. Covid cinated people indoors with- staff, postal workers, non- numbers there total 1,277 out wearing masks or physical hospital lab personal, people with j1,017 of those recovered distancing, age 50 and above, people 16- and 40 who have died. Visit with unvaccinated 49 with underlying medical Roscommon County, people from a single house- conditions and caregivers of with a population of 20,911, hold who are at low risk for children with special needs. reports the highest percent- severe COVID-19 disease in- The release said, “We now age of vaccinated residents – doors without wearing masks have a self-scheduling link on 30.86 percent or 6,453 doses or physical distancing, our website at www.cmdhd. of vaccine distributed. The Refrain from quarantine org. If you fall under the pri- Covid total there is 1,105 with and testing following a known ority groups listed above, you 825 recovered and 35 deaths. exposure if asymptomatic. may schedule an appointment. In neighboring counties, For now, fully vaccinated FAST SERVICE HIGH QUALITY GREAT PRICES If appointment slots are full, Missaukee reports 2,781 people should continue to: please check back at a later doses of vaccine, 23.07 per- Take precautions in public time. 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Page A4 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - March 19, 2021 COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS JOSHUA’S HOUSE READY TO LAUGH? MARCH 26 Joshua‘s House Presents: Comedy Night MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “A Happy Heart is Good Medicine “ The 40&8 and the American Legion Post in Meetings every second Tuesday of the month at 6 Where: Brown Corners Church 5540 Clare Ave. Clare, MI 48617 Temple will be having a Steak dinner on March pm at the Marion Village Hall. For more informa- When: Saturday, 3/27/21 26 4pm to 7pm with limited seating to go orders tion, contact Chamber President Tony Maddox at Doors Open at 6:00pm will be available you get a ribeye steak with baked 231-631-9228, or email MRTRMaddox@yahoo. Appetizer Buffet at 6:25 potato salad and more com Meet & Greet w/David Farrell Comedy Show at 7:30 $100+ Gift Giveaway at conclusion of event APRIL 2 COMMUNITY OF HOPE FREE CLOTH- Seating is limited safety practices will be in place. ING STORE Tickets are $25 each & are available at: Brown The 40&8 and the American Legion Post in Tem- Community of Hope free clothing store is next Corners Church, Clare Church of The Nazarene, Clare Assembly of God and The Red Door Thrift Store for ple will be having a fi sh fry on April 2 4pm to 7pm to Living Hope Lutheran Church, 2855 Cadillac more information call: 989-400-3301 with limited seating to go orders will be available Drive, Farwell east of the US 10 and M115 over- you get 3 4oz cod loins with fries and more pass. We are open every Tuesday from 9:00am to 4:00pm including March 2, 2021, March 9, APRIL 4 2021, March 16, 2021, and March 30, 2021. We are so thankful that so many generous people THE CLARE CONGREGATIONAL have donated to this cause and helped us stock all CHURCH our shelves. Without you this community service 110 W. 5th street would not be possible. 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Clare County Review/Marion Press - March 19, 2021 - Page A5 Clare sculpture walk coming next year By Pat Maurer around town, there are Correspondent several smaller ones in the Art Alley, the presentation Jeff Best’s engineer/con- said. ductor sculpture in front of A selection committee the Clare Depot on Fourth made up of City staff, visu- Street, the giant chicken al artists and local business in front of the Evening and community leaders Post, the Pioneer Woman will critique the applicants in front of Clare’s Middle on artistic merit, creativity, School and the “Pioneer” public safety, and durabil- at the Brookwood Athletic ity in an outdoor setting. Field are the inspiration Plans are to place up to for a new project to add ten sculptures throughout sculptures to the City. downtown Clare, some on Carol Santini of the business property and the Clare County Arts Coun- majority on sidewalks and cil attended remotely the green spaces owned by the Zoom meeting for the City. City last Monday evening Cost for the project is to present the idea of a estimated at $40,000, with “Sculpture Walk” to the funds raised through the Commission. Community Foundation, The Clare County Arts patrons, sponsors, applica- Council, Clare Parks and tion fees, grants a sculpture Recreation, Mid -Michigan raffle, artwork sales and Development Corporation other fundraisers. and local artist Jeff Best Possible locations of the Devil’s Rope Art include the sidewalk at the Studio have been working Doherty Hotel, at Isabella on putting together infor- Bank’s sidewalk, Timeout mation about the potential Tavern’s sidewalk, in front new sculpture display in of Cops & Doughnuts, at the City. City Hall, the Clare City The proposal has Park, the Prince of Peace already been given the Lutheran Church, Pettit go-ahead by Clare’s Park, 501 Venue sidewalk, Downtown Development Johnston Elevator, Jays Authority, who voted Sporting Goods and the unanimously to support Rails to Trails. the Arts Council to move A member of the City forward with planning and staff has been asked to be development of the “Des- involved in the project by tination Clare Sculpture serving on the Commit- Walk.” tee and The City of Clare According to the pre- would partner by assisting sentation, Sculpture Walks with bases for the sculp- Jeff Best’s sculpture of the Railroad engineer/conductor The Pioneer man is located at the Brookwood Athletic feature outdoor sculptures tures, providing labor and stands in front of the Depot. Field. displayed year-round. Art- resources to install and ists place their sculptures uninstall the sculptures and Natural Resources Recre- purposes at the property of (Michigan DEQ, MDEQ, that a citizen contacted the in the program for one by purchasing a piece of ation Passport Playground Richard Hunt at 508 Forest or simply DEQ). city about creating a bike year, and all sculptures art, when it is appropriate. Surfacing Grant. Avenue. Held a first reading rack shaped like a train to are promoted to the public Other business at the Approval of a Fireworks Approved a contractual and public hearing for the be placed at the Depot in for sale. There are awards Clare City meeting in- permit for the annual sum- agreement with Progres- proposed updated sign memory of a loved one. including 1st, 2nd, 3rd and cluded: mer fireworks show in the sive AE for professional ordinance which will com- Howard also noted people’s choice. Approval of a $1,200 City on June 26th. services in the dredging ply with the City’s Master that work is continuing A sculpture walk is used disbursement request for Approval to initiate the project for Lake Shamrock Plan. throughout the City on across the country to bring Hammerberg funds from process to establish a new including surveying, work- Heard a report from the clearing of the Little sculptures into parks and Joy Simmer, Director of Industrial Development ing with EGLE for permits, Treasurer Steven Kings- Tobacco Drain all through downtowns. Artists are Parks and Recreation to District at 11250 North project coordination and bury that included his note Clare. invited to participate in assist in the cost of three Mission Road for MTW logistics. The Michigan that the City has closed on The Commission temporary sculpture walks music licenses for 2021 Industries, LLC (at the site Department of Environ- the $1.3 million bonds for approved bills totaling to exhibit and sell their and a second request of of the former Shopko) to ment, Great Lakes, and En- the Lake Shamrock dredg- $127,304.41. work. $10,000 to cover match- facilitate tax abatements. ergy (EGLE), was formerly ing project. Besides the four large ing funds needed for the Granted a request for a the Michigan Department A report from City permanent sculptures Michigan Department of private well for irrigation of Environmental Quality Manager Jeremy Howard Grant Twp will look for new environmental legal firm By Pat Maurer North County Line paving ings Act and processes for approved bills totaling scheduled for March 23 not be held this year due Correspondent project. “We should not Appeals. $134,070.72, an amount and March 30 with both to Covid restrictions. expect any contribution After Kunse’s report, that included the annual meetings starting at 7 The next regular Grant At their March 9th by our Isabella County Dysinger noted that “all Fire Protection payment p.m. March 30 will be the Township meeting will be meeting, the Grant Town- neighbors,” he said. of the requirements of to the City of Clare for Public Hearing adoption April 13. ship Board approved a At the meeting, Dys- Assessing reform violate $118,391.74 of the 2021/2022 budget. search for a new legal inger reported that the an- the Michigan Constitu- Budget workshops are An annual meeting will firm to help the Town- nual Board of Review has tion, Article 9, Section 29 ship on oil and gas and been adjourned. He said provisions.” environmental issues. there were 23 petitions In her report to the The search is necessary filed with the majority board, Treasurer Tammy because attorney Susan being veterans’ exemp- Shea said the current low Topp, who was represent- tions and one that was a interest and unfavorable ing the Township has poverty exemption. “This terms led to her recom- retired, Supervisor Dan was one of the lowest pe- mendation to the board Dysinger told the board. titioned Board of Review that they do not purchase Dysinger presented the appeals meetings in the new CDs. Previously board with information last 15 years,” he said. surplus cash reserved for about the revenues from New Trustee Tom a project was invested in the Grant 1-18 oil well. Kunse reported that he CDs to gain some interest He said, “When look- participated in the Board before withdrawing the ing at the documents it of Review Training hosted funds to pay bills without appears, we may not have by the Michigan Town- a penalty to the township. received any payments ship Association in a That option is no longer due to improper address- zoom meeting. He said available she reported. ing.” He contacted the the basic training class, The interest rates are legal representative Attor- although it did have some now so low that purchas- ney SusanTopps, only to helpful content, mostly ing any CD with a long find that she was retiring. reviewed processes that maturity date is just not Topps informed him that the Township Board of feasible, she said. The to enforce the agreement Review is already follow- board accepted her recom- with Ranch Productions ing. Some of the subjects mendation. on the well, the Township included the Open Meet- Finally the board would need to enter court action. He said, “I would hope we don’t need to use an Attorney in this matter, but it is better to line up someone just in case. Dysinger also reported I GOT that he has spoken with MY COVID19 Al Leonard and Dave Blondie (Clare County VACCINE! Road Commission) about 2˝ and 4˝ Well Repair 5˝ PVC Wells Drilled upcoming summer road Water Pump Sales and Service projects. He reported that the work to replace the Brett Dodd Owner/Driller 5323 NN.. Old State Harrison bridge on Surrey Road is RReg.eg. No.No. 18-1995 estimated to start in May, 989.539.8505 doddwdoddwells.comells.com when the road will be closed to through traf- fic for about two weeks depending on conditions. The new bridge is actually a “box culvert” he said, although it is classified Protect yourself. as a bridge. He said it will be much wider and should last for decades. The bridge is located ap- Get vaccinated. proximately ¼ mile east of Leghorn Road. On the Kapplinger Road project, Dysinger The COVID-19 vaccine said the stakes have been set to outline where trees close to home. need to be removed, the first step in the gravel Getting the COVID-19 vaccine will protect not only you but road’s improvement. Final surveys still need to also your family, friends, and neighbors. Family Health Care is be completed before the now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to our communities. We project begins, he said. encourage all eligible recipients to receive the vaccination. On another matter, Dysinger said he spoke The vaccine is free and has been proven safe and effective. with Jeff Bean in Ver- non Township about To schedule an appointment, call Family Health his letter of inquiry on financial support from Care in Cadillac at (231) 876-6515. other sources for the 2022 Appointments are required. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Page A6 - The Clare County Review - March 19, 2021 Viewpoints Mike’s Musings Pat’s Bits & Pieces Michael Wilcox, Publisher/Editor Pat Maurer, Review Correspondent Cancel Culture should March in Michigan The Old Farmer’s close, get out of its way. set sites on WAP Almanac says March is the We did just that back in Cancel Culture had the Grammy Awards Show most changeable month. ‘86, moved everything a field day last week. If Sunday night. The first I tend to agree with “up” and ourselves out, Aunt Jemima, and statues couple hours of the Gram- that, especially in this and the next day came and schools touting former mys, at least I felt, were part of Michigan, where back to clean up the mess presidents like George very good. There were no in just the past week we the river left behind. Washington and Abraham political statements and have had sunny spring After that year we were Lincoln weren’t enough, the musical acts were less weather, a snowstorm and pretty lucky I guess, and last week sent loveable provocative than previous rain predicted for tonight although that river flooded cartoon characters like Pe- years. Host Trevor Noah (Wednesday). nearly every year at some ter Pan, Speedy Gonzalez was spot on with his hu- Oh, I can’t leave out point, it would usually just and Pepi Le Pew to the mor. That is until the WAP ably the most celebrated temps up in the 60s ex- fill up most of the back showers. duo took the stage. song of 2020. It won the pected in the next few days and side yards. It never did The week previous, There they were, scant- American Music Award as well. (Note: I woke up get into the house again. than usual, but unless cancelled six of Dr. ily clad with extremely for favorite song and the this morning to snow. So In 2004, it did give us we have a major storm it Seuss’s published books. suggestive choreography People’s Choice Award much for 60 degrees.) a little scare. It got higher won’t create a problem for Blasphemy I say. singing their X-rated lyrics for Favorite Collaboration It must be spring? than it had since that major the new owners out there on the Tobacco. Historical figures, for young and old to see Song. It is entertaining, living 1986 flood, pretty close cartoon characters, mov- and hear on CBS. Here’s But WAP is only the out here on Whiteville, to the house in fact, and I When the river behaved, ies, books and on and on an example, just in case most celebrated of many and enjoyable most of the have to admit Jack and I it was beautiful. You didn’t are being cancelled as we you couldn’t make out rap tunes that promote time, but I am sure missing were both pretty nervous even remember those enter a new age where the words that came from sexually charged lyrics. spring at our old place on before the water started times staying up most of the past means much less their potty mouths: Rap as a musical genre the Tobacco. going down again. Those the night to watch how than the here and now. Beat it up n------has always been on the It wasn’t enjoyable all were the times that we high the water would rise. Being an oldtimer and one Extra large and extra cutting edge, but lately the time though. Some don’t miss these days at I guess that was the reward that values traditions, I’m hard some of the newer acts, spring storms could turn all! for living out there. pretty upset with all the Put this p------right in have turned to volatile lyr- river into a unbelievable In fact, anytime it rains And, in the summer, cancellations. your face ics as a way to get noticed. torrent overnight. I sure hard, we still remember when I was watching the But what really jolts my Swipe your nose like a Cardi B, who has bounced don’t miss those times. 1986 and how we used grandkids “fishing for sense of decency is that credit card around for several years A few years ago, back to watch the river to see minnows,” swimming, or while we cancel traditions, Hop on top, I wanna as a collaborator with in March of 2004, the river if we needed to evacuate wading in the shallows, or when I was sitting on we allow filthy, disgust- ride many popular performers came up over the banks – for a day or two. We did inglyrics to permeate our Spit in my mouth, look including Bruno Mars and nearly six feet higher than that several times over the the old steps by the river’s children’s airwaves. If I in my eyes Maroon Five, needed a normal, and peaked out years. edge in the evening and was the Cancel Culture This p----- is wet, come hook to vault to the top of just six feet away from When it flooded it listening to the water take a dive the charts. WAP, which is the southeast corner of the was scary, but still pretty bubble over the rocks in chieftain, filthy lyrics midstream, I was sure would be first on my It goes on and on, nasty short for wet-a__, p____, house. In fact it did that entertaining. I remember agenda. rhyme after nasty rhyme. was all she needed. three times over the years watching a huge carp making some great memo- Cardi B and Megan If there ever were a tune to So lyrics that denigrate we lived there. swim right through the ries. When I was doing Thee Stallion featured cancel, in my opinion this- the human body are a-ok, When it floods that river center of the back yard that, I didn’t remember the their #1 single, WAP on would be it. Yet, it is prob- but Speedy Gonzales is no is a scary thing. that last time it flooded a scary times at all. longer allowed to run We lived there for 35 couple of years ago. One These days we are mak- because some think he years watched the water year we even watched an ing new memories in our May I walk with you? might be an offending ste- rise and fall several times. empty canoe make its way cozy little place that is full In September of 1986 for a downstream. We never did of sunshine (when the sun By Daniel Fachting, Ph.D. reotype to Mexicans (and gee I thought Mexicans day and a half, we actually find out where that came shines) all day long. Jack were the hardest working lived “in” the river, not from and the water was too calls it our “Big Camper.” Ancestry and people anywhere)? Am I on it. It made us wonder deep and fast to even try I am learning to like living missing something here? if living out there was and catch it. here. Instead of a river, we brotherhood Musical artists ought to be “worth it.” This year, we haven’t have a pretty view of the Paleoanthropologist, allowed to express When the Tobacco had enough snow for this fields all around and get to those scientists who study themselves, but so should flooded, it would be like recent “thaw” to cause see some incredible sun- the origin of human beings, animators and authors. If muddy brown raging even a slight problem for rises and sunsets as well. seem to be in agreement we cancel the latter, then animal, and the only thing the new residents at our It’s not all fun and that all human ancestors the same should happen to you could do was watch former home. The river games though – You see have their roots in Africa. the former. it come, and if it got too might get a little higher we are still unpacking. This says to me that no matter what race I am, I am the brother of all human be- Daniel Fachting, Ph.D. is a ings. What I have in com- Licensed Psychologist, Lay mon with all human beings, Minister at Our Lady of Letters is brotherhood. I have not Hope Parish in Clare, and subscribed to an organiza- Chancellor for Knights of tion that promises to do my Columbus Council #3029. Editorial on the dangers of runaway spending is timely genetic ancestry, but one He can be reached at facht- [email protected] The CCR’s editorial and their children to get they can’t make that argu- put the burden to pay for thing seems to be certain. or by calling (989) 386- concerning the dangers of over. We amass this debt ment convincingly, so they it on future generations. Whether I descended from 8166. runaway federal spend- not for protecting the coun- get our consent to pass the Other than degree, how is people from Europe, Asia, ing and debt couldn’t try from its enemies, but to cost on to others and give slavery different from what South America, North other; each of us uniquely have been more timely. pay for fleeting individual us a $1400 bribe to not ask we are doing to our future America, or the Middle gifted. I would not be who I As I write this, the current needs. Which only habitu- questions. citizens? (That is not a rhe- East, my most ancient am, were we all the same. administration is in the ates us to allowing the gov- Not only will future torical question, I would ancestors were African. This may sound racist, process of paying a large ernment to borrow to pay Americans be saddled with really like one of our This dove tails quite but in a very real sense, number of us $1400 in for things that we should this unfair debt, they will social-justice warriors to easily with the story of our I am African. I am also bribes. Bribes to buy our be finding a way to pay for suffer the loss of opportu- write and explain the dif- first parents, Adam and Caucasian. Does that make silence and complicity in in the present time. Despite nity to advance themselves. ference.) How is it ethical Eve, in its implications me a white African? I don’t perpetrating a monstrous the fact that the American Economic growth will be to force payment for our for the brotherhood of all know. I am American. injustice upon the future Rescue Plan has very little impossible when produc- wants and needs onto the human beings. Every hu- What our common ancestry Americans who must pay in it that directly targets the tivity will be focused on backs of future Americans? man being is my brother or tells me is that ultimately our debts. On top of the pandemic, it is still very paying debt, interest on (Again, not a rhetorical sister, in that all ultimately people of every race and already huge outstanding popular. Would it be so that debt, and keeping up question.) This looks a lot have the same ancestry. I faith are our brothers and federal debt, the American popular without the $1400 with inflation. like the “involuntary ser- like the Biblical account sister. We are family. Rescue Plan recently ap- bribe? If the programs in The legacy left to us vitude” prohibited by the found in Genesis, because it “May the Lord bless and proved by a Democrat Sen- the ARP are so important, by our ancestors is one of Thirteenth Amendment to adds that all of us were cre- keep you. May He let His ate, House and President let the politicians convince freedom and the opportuni- the Constitution. These are ated by God, in his image, face shine upon you, and adds another unclimbable us that we should pay for it ty to pursue happiness. The not the actions of an ethical and share not only physical give you His peace.” mountain for our children ourselves. But they know legacy we will be leaving society. ancestry, but also, spiritual our progeny will be one of Have you ever won- ancestry. We are not just indebtedness. Over the last dered if American slave animals, but children of Putting the national debt into perspective several years we have seen owners from the 17th, 18th, God. To the editor: perspective. This chart want, but in the real world a big push from some po- and 19th centuries traded That being said, all I read with interest your shows the effect of the that wants both more litical parties and the media their souls for the ill- races are very much the concerns about the nation- much, much lower interest services and lower taxes, for social justice reforms. gotten benefits that slavery same. We are also differ- al debt. While the wisdom rates the government now debt will continue to be Reforms to make up for provided for them? Are ent. How do the races find of what the debt is spent pays to finance the debt. the way to go. We have the injustices of the past. we trading our souls for a common unity? There is on can be debated, the As you can see, the seen the enemy, and they These reforms cost a lot $1400? appears to be two opposing fiscal impact of the debt relationship of debt pay- are us! of money, but rather than ideas. One idea is that we itself needs to be put into ment to debt amount fell Robert Knapp paying for it ourselves, we Dale Grigg should try do away with all precipitously of our racial and cultural (that is, the differences so that we can debt got Words of misdirection that confuse and mislead be the same. The other is cheaper), What you do not know and corporate, as well as that law is Common Law. to recognize and accept although it may cost you. In school the to individuals. The word The vocabulary and defini- tions within the statutes are our differences and find is true, it has dictionary was a must to un- individual is not defined unity, without doing away gotten some- derstand what some words in the statutes so we must designed to mislead and what more were and meant. Definitions use the common definition obscure the true meaning of with our racial and cultural “SINGULAR” and above what the statutes are trying identities. expensive are even moreimportant of late. That today to understand how we it mean bodies politic or to convey as law. Can we not accept are being misled and where corporate or “legal entity”. Statutory law has a people of other races, said, old 30-year debt confusion of understanding The Government would like unique property of being despite cultural, religious, cost us as Men and Women. us Men and Women to be- written literally; the law social and physical differ- at 16% will lieve we are “Individuals” means what the words continue to Our Executive branch, ences? Rather than per- legislators, and udicial folks but in law person has three say: Know the Definitions ceiving these differences as be refunded use common words with meaning. Person = bodies statutory law is only for at less and something to be ignored or totally different meanings politic (those paid from "persons" (see MCL 8.3L). feared, can we not see them 1/5th that which is equals to mis- the government treasury, "Individuals, firms, corpora- as gifts? I had eight sib- rate and new representation in the laws elected official or appointed tion and voluntary associa- lings, and I am not exactly debt can be statutes of Michigan. official). tion only get Fair and just like any of them emotion- issued at Article 3, Sec. 7 Com- The dictionary of legal treatment... SEE how when ally, mentally, or physically, 1/5th that mon law and statutes, words will defined “may you learn to decode the yet we accept and love each cost as well. continuance. (The common equaling shall” and the constitution and the statutes Rather than law and statute laws now in common vernacular has it becomes easier to see The hyperven- force, not repugnant to this reduced the phrase “indi- how we are being misled Clare County Review tilating about the dollar constitution, shall remain vidual person” or “man” or and stripped of our wealth amount of debt, we should in force until they expire “woman” to just “individu- because we do or did not pay attention to the cost by their own limitations, or al”. The maxim of law that know the WORDS mean- The to fund it. Judged by that, are changed, amended or what is not plainly stated ing. Press we are nowhere near any repealed. is not meant to be inferred. When they officials say 135 N. McEwan Clare MI 48617-1402 breaking point. As to This article says there This being said, YOU and that is the way it has always Phone: 989-386-4414 are TWO separate styles of I, still cannot infer that the been and it is the law it comparing the federal debt is time to look extremely with household manage- law one being the common “Person” or “Individual” Editor/Publisher: Mike Wilcox law for Men and Women, means man and woman. If it hard at the WORDS in the ment habits, currently does not plainly say "MAN" scheme they are perpetrat- CORRESPONDENTS: ADVERTISING REPS: more than half of house- You and I the other being Mike Wilcox,Kathee Cannon the statute laws for regula- or "WOMAN" it does not ing. Pat Maurer, Ben Murphy, holds carry an average Just one more thing Julie Traynor, tion, oversight and control mean a man or woman.... John Raff el, GRAPHIC CONSULTANT: of $67,000 in debt. This of let’s say Barber Licenses. get it...!!!!!! 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Obituaries More obituaries on Page A8 Marjorie Jeanne Brines Ronald Elmer Osborn Gregory Vern Gardner Marjorie Jeanne Brines, Ronald Elmer Osborn, Gregory Vern Gardner, 86, passed away at her age 84 of Farwell went 68, of Danville, KY, passed residence in Farwell, home to be with his Lord away at his home on March Michigan, on Saturday, and Savior March 13th, 10th, 2021 after a short March 6, 2021. She was 2021. Ron was born May battle with lung cancer. the daughter of the late 24th, 1936 in Clare, Michi- Gregg was born on No- Rev. Orville Lester Davis gan to Elmer Leroy Osborn vember 26, 1952 to Carleton and Anna Lois Davis of and Pearl May (Wilkie) Lee Gardner and Donna Greencastle, Indiana. Osborn, but he didn’t arrive Jean (Williams) Chapman in Marjorie Brines began her alone. His twin brother fol- Clare, MI. After graduating life’s journey in Atlanta, lowed right behind. Ron was from Marion High School Georgia, on August 18, a proud US Army veteran in 1971, he followed in his 1934, while her father was being honorably discharged father’s footsteps as an elec- a faculty member at Gam- in October 1957. Ron was trician for Evart Products. mon Theological Institute united in marriage to Eliza- In 1997, he married De- located on the campus of beth (Beth) Williams on nise, and shortly after they Morehouse College. She August 18th, 1962. Ron had moved to El Paso, TX and had a beloved older sister mances were some of her many jobs that he excelled ler, Elaina, Braxton, Ayla, then Dell City, TX where He is survived by his wife Betty (Benjamin) Dean favorite social events. at but spent the majority of Jace, Dylan, Evan, Lillian, they owned and operated Denise (Manthey) Gardner who also preceded her in (Her son Dirk and his wife his life driving trucks as a Tucker, Joseph, Keean, Silas Tuco’s Market. In 2015, of 24 years, daughter Heidi death. Marjorie and her Mary Ellen taught at Alma furniture mover, later retir- and Iris. they moved to KY. (Connie) Gardner, and sons family departed Atlanta College, and their children ing. He then continued to He was preceded in Gregg always had a pas- Shane (Chrissy) Gardner, when she was about six Vaughn, Margo, and Devin drive dump trucks as a side death by his parents, Elmer sion for law enforcement Sean (Lindsey) Adkins, years old for India where graduated from there.) job for Harsh Excavating and Pearl, his in laws, Carl and firefighting. He held Travis (Jenifer) Adkins, her father served as Marjorie and her neighbors and Bauer Excavating. He and Gladys Williams, his several law enforcement and Zane (Lisa) Adkins; president of Leonard Theo- formed a monthly pinochle always worked tirelessly for 7 siblings; Ernest (Danny), positions in Michigan and grandchildren Brayden, logical Institute until after card club which met at the his family whom he loved Kathleen (Kate), Ruth, served as a volunteer fire- Rylan, Nevaeh, Caleb, Ava, World War II when she members’ homes. Shar- dearly. Ron was a former Elva (Red), Laurel, Richard man in both Michigan and Ariana, Branwyn, Sophia, was about twelve. Because ing baked goods and time fireman for both Jerome (Dick), Nelson, 4 grandchil- Texas. Gregg also held a and Isaacs; brother Eric her mother was involved together was as important Township in Sanford and dren; Ronald, Christopher, Master Mason Degree with (Davi) Gardner and sister in teaching Bible classes, as participation in playing Surrey Township in Farwell. Monica, Dylan, and 1 great the Freemasons. Joy Gardner; five nieces and music, and nutrition to pinochle. Marjorie always Ron was an avid lottery grandson, Oliver. Throughout his life he nephews, three aunts, sev- women in India, Marjo- had a heart for charities; player never turning away a A funeral service will enjoyed hunting, boating, eral cousins, and his beloved rie and her older sister the March of Dimes was good scratch off ticket. Ron be held at the Campbell photography, Nascar and dogs Blue, Roxy, and Bella. were sent to Woodstock one of her favorites. She was a member of the Clare Stocking Funeral Home in classic rock n’ roll. He also The family would like to School. She often liked to was also a lifetime member Church of the Nazarene and Farwell on Friday, March loved to fly and obtained a express our sincerest grati- tell of her boarding school of the Republican Party. enjoyed attending as much 19, 2021 at 1:00 PM with FAA single engine private tude for the wonderful care experiences and returning Nature also fascinated as he could. He was excited Reverend Jeremy Gomez pilot license. During his re- and guidance of Heritage to the United States on the Marjorie. She recalled hik- to be baptized only a few presiding. Visitation will be tirement he enjoyed leather Hospice, Inc. troop transport ship USS ing and camping trips she years ago. held from 11:00 AM until working, watching MLB No services will be held General Butner. Being the shared with her dad in the Ron leaves behind his the time of service. Face baseball, and became a fan at this time and the family daughter of Methodist mis- mountains of central India. wife Beth, of 59 years, his coverings will be required, of University of Kentucky requests that any donations sionary parents encouraged She also had fond memo- daughter Devonne Osborn and temperatures will be basketball and football. be made to the American her spirit of wonder and ries of working with him of Farwell, his son Donald taken at the door upon entry. Gregg was preceded in Cancer Society or the Shri- adventure and her deep in his half-acre Indiana (Julie) Osborn of Farwell, Ron will be laid to rest in death by his father Car- ners Hospital for Children. personal relationship with garden. When the harvest daughter Davette (Carl) Surrey Township Cemetery leton and mother Donna. Jesus. came, Marjorie and her Schafer of Farwell, son Da- following the service, with Upon graduation from dad would distribute the vid (Lisa) Osborn of Clare, military honors taking place Donna Jean Brandon Greencastle High School produce to various church and son Darren Osborn of at the graveside. Please con- in 1952, Marjorie attended members around Green- Farwell, 11 grandchildren sider memorial donations Donna Jean Brandon Indiana State Univer- castle and Bainbridge, and significant others; to the family to help with fu- 74 of Lake passed away sity where she intended to Indiana. Varieties of flow- Earl, Kari, Bryce, Amber, neral expenses % Devonne Thursday, March 11, 2021 major in art and elemen- ers adorned her yard and Logan, Jaedalin, Vince, Williams. Envelopes will be at MidMichigan Medical tary education. As an home. She spent a lot of Ryan, Derek, Carissa, Justin, made available at the funeral Center-Midland. Donna ISU freshman, she met time outside and would Alexis, Amber, Tyler, Jacob, home. Please share your was born September 6, her late husband William bring things like snail Zane, Kandice, and Ethan, memories and condolences 1946 in Chattanooga, Thomas Brines at a soror- shells, bird feathers, rocks, 20 great grandchildren; Mat- with Ron’s family online at Tennessee, the daughter ity function. The couple and acorns into the house thew, Ellymay, Ruby, Ivy, www.CampbellStocking. of Donald and Eugenia married August 22, 1953; to display on shelves. And Carter, Hunter, Aiden, Sky- com. (Palmer) Jackman. Donna they remarried Novem- she loved her pets--mostly graduated from High- ber 2, 2002. William and dogs. Her most recent dog Richard Allen Shilling land Park High School Marjorie moved to Flint, Scooter was her constant in 1964. Donna furthered Michigan, after college companion on walks Richard Allen Shil- her education, earning her graduation when William around Surrey Lake across ling – Age 77 of Brant, MI Bachelor’s and Master’s was given a teaching posi- from her home. passed away at Sparrow degrees in education tion in the Flint Communi- Marjorie Brines is Hospital in Lansing on from Central Michigan ty Schools. They had three survived by Dirk and Saturday, March 13, 2021. University, Mount Pleas- Mr. Daniel I. Brandon of sons, Dirk, Greg, and Kurt Mary Ellen of Farwell, Rich was born on May ant, Michigan. Donna Lake, her daughter, Phoebe (deceased). Marjorie was Michigan, and Greg of 5, 1943 to parents Clyde was united in marriage to Hall and husband Randy a dedicated hockey mom Gainesville, Florida. Her and Florence (Musall) Mr. Daniel I. Brandon on of Lake, a brother in-law, who made friends easily dear friend Carol Brines Shilling at their home in August 20, 1975 in Clare. Jerry McKenna of Colum- with the other parents who was also a frequent visitor Farwell, MI. After gradu- Donna had resided in Lake bus, Ohio, one niece, Jean- shivered along the boards and companion. She had ating from Farwell High since 1974, moving from nie McKenna-Martin of at the outdoor ice rinks five grandchildren: Vaughn School, Rich married Joy Saginaw, Michigan. Columbus and her beloved where she would often (Samanta), Margo, and Lynn Groves at St. Cecilia Mrs. Brandon retired dog, Curly Bill. Donna watch two to three games Devin are Dirk and Mary Catholic Church in Clare from Farwell Area Schools was preceded in death by in a row. She supported Ellen’s. John (Brittany) on September 26, 1964. in 2003 as a Remedial her parents and one sister, her sons in every activity and Jane are Greg and Rich worked for GM, Teacher. She also worked Shirley McKenna. and event of their lives Carol’s. She also had four primarily as a vehicle over ten years at Harri- Celebration of Life and took an active interest wonderful great-grandsons tester. After many years as his brothers; George son Community Schools, services honoring Donna in all of their friends and who are John and Brit- of experience, he became Shilling of White Lake, prior to her employment were held at Gilmore classmates. tany’s children. Their somewhat of a jack-of-all- Chuck and Ann Shilling of at Farwell Area Schools. Church of Christ. Memo- Marjorie contributed names are Levi, Jahs, trades in the automotive Sanford Lake, and Jim and Donna was a devote mem- rial gifts in memory of to her family’s material Titus, and Adoniis. She department. This position Barb Shilling of Farwell, ber of Gilmore Church of Donna may be considered support all of her life. As was fiercely proud of her prompted him and his as well as other extended Christ, Farwell and vice to: Gilmore Church of she developed her career children, grandchildren, growing family to eventu- family and friends. president of Bayou Vista Christ, 2093 W. Coleman in retail sales, she exempli- and great-grandchildren, ally move to the Saginaw He was preceded in Property Owners Associa- Road, Farwell, Michigan fied persistence, integrity, and she loved to share area, to lessen the com- death by his parents, Clyde tion, Lake. She enjoyed 48622. To share an online honesty, and empathy. family photos and sto- mute and time spent away and Florence Shilling, 3 creating unique stained memory or condolence During more than two de- ries whenever she could. from his family, whom grandchildren and 1 great glass creations, floral with Donna’s family, cades of service, she rarely She is also survived by were his biggest pride and grandchild. gardening, pontoon cruises please visit: www.stock- missed a day of work and her brother-in-law Dave joy. Rich loved farming, A funeral service is around Littlefield Lake, ingfuneralhome.com. often led her Value City Brines, sister-in-law but his favorite thing was scheduled at the Campbell reading, listening to music Arrangements and care Furniture Store in sales. Carolyn Brines, and nieces to be actively involved in Stocking Funeral Home and spending time with her of Mrs. Brandon and her In fact, she was among and nephews in Michigan his children’s interests and in Farwell for Thursday, family and dear friends. family are entrusted with the corporation’s national and Indiana. In addition, activities. Everything from March 18th, 2021 at 2:00 Surviving Mrs. Brandon Stocking Funeral Home, sales leaders. Marjorie was she will be missed by 4H to Band, Rich was his PM, with visitation from is her husband and best Harrison (989) 539-7810. appreciated by her sales friends in Flint, Farwell, children’s biggest fan. He 12:00 PM until the time of friend of forty-six years, colleagues and customers and Sanford, Michigan, never missed an event, service. Pastor Ray Francis alike. as well as those in Indiana and that carried over to his will officiate. Masks will Marjorie Brines was and Florida. Marjorie will grandchildren as well. be required in the building very creative and had an always be remembered Rich will be dearly and temperatures will be eclectic array of interests. for her generosity and her missed by those who taken upon entry. Rich will She enjoyed painting with encouraging, reassuring survive him, including his be buried in the Gilmore water colors and often attitude, especially in times loving wife of 56 years, his Township Cemetery fol- chose the iris growing out- of adversity. Her greatest son, Bill Six, 3 daughters; lowing the service. Please side of her home as sub- gifts were faith, hope, and Stacy (Arthur) Caldwell, share your memories and jects. When her sons were love of God and neigh- Kristin (Thomas) Bower condolences with Rich’s toddlers, she made match- bors--all expressions of the and Heidi Stinson, 8 family online at www. www.burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com ing outfits for them on her love God has for her. grandchildren and 10 great CampbellStocking.com. mother’s Singer sewing A celebration of grandchildren, as well machine. As a member of Marjorie’s life and burial the Flint Holy Redeemer will be announced in the church choir, she partici- near future. Arrange- We are here to help pated in liturgical music ments were handled by the and never hesitated to lend Farwell Chapel of Ste- every step of the way her voice to congregational phenson-Wyman Funeral singing when she wasn’t Home. On-line condo- an official choir member. lences may be left at www. Later in her life, Alma stephenson-wyman.com College musical perfor- 231-825-8191 211 N. Pine St., McBain Stephenson-Wyman Brewer Bouchey Monument Co. 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Page 8A - Clare County Review/Marion Press -March 19, 2021 Rebecca Lynn Jennings Marvin Eustace Scott Philip Joseph Bechard Rebecca Lynn Jen- Marvin Eustace Scott, Philip Bechard, 66, of nings, age 67, passed away age 79, of Clare, passed Weidman passed away on peacefully at home with her away at his home on Mon- Friday, March 5, 2021, at family at her bedside. Born day, March 15, 2021. He home with his family by July 31, 1953, daughter of was born the son of William his side. Phillip was born Frieda and Malon Jennings, H. and Igerna M. (Faus- on November 22, 1954, she grew up in Ft Worth, naugh) Scott on Dec. 16, son of the late Arthur and Texas until she and her 1941 in Saginaw. He mar- Clementine (Dufault) mother moved to Clare in ried Eunice Mae Spicer on Bechard. Phillip enjoyed 2016 to live with Martin March 14, 1964 in Coleman dancing, and music. His and Diane. Although she and she preceded him in Army Men were very had developmental dis- death on Mar. 3, 2014. Mar- special to him and he loved abilities from birth she vin had served for over 20 superheroes, his favorite never complained and was years as a mechanic in the was Superman. Phillip sweet, cheerful, and loved US Air Force. They moved liked all foods and watch- being with her family and to Clare in 1987 after living ing movies on T.V., he friends. She was active in in Montana and Idaho. Mar- worked for MMI, in Clare, various community activi- (Diane) Jennings of Clare, vin Enjoyed Hunting, his wife, parents, brothers, for over 37 years. During (Elizabeth) Bechard of ties, especially the ARC in MI, niece Jaime (Jason) Fishing, and Camping, and Rolland, LeRoy, and Wil- his last 40 years, he has Brownstown; nieces and Ft Worth. Homeschooled Hatmaker of Davisburg, had attended the Colonville liam, and sisters, Marjorie lived with his sister Chris- nephews, Brian, Kevin, by her mother and grand- MI, nephews Adam (Jessie) Bible Church. Schneider, Anne Campbell, tine and her husband John. Claire, Nicole, Joseph, mother, she was able to Jennings of Hudsonville, MI Survivors include his and Regina Wendell. They enjoyed having him David; seven great nieces enjoy social activities, danc- and Bryan Jennings of Ft children, Marvin E. and Cremation has taken in their home and during and nephews. Phillip is ing, bowling, eating out, Worth, TX, and great aunt Janine Scott of Lake, Terry place and a Memorial the last year, the support preceded in death by both and travel. She especially Lou Fithian of Ft Worth, and Marie Scott, Shawn Service will be scheduled at from Larry and Libby was parents; nephew Anthony. enjoyed vacationing in TX. She looked forward Scott, William Scott, and a later date this spring. Ar- extraordinary. Phillip will A private family service Arkansas, Tennessee, and to visits by her great-nieces Cheyenne Scott all of Clare. rangements were made by be greatly missed by his will be scheduled, and her trip to Europe visiting and nephews Nicholas, Also surviving are his sister, the Stephenson-Wyman family and friends. Phillip he will be interned at the Germany, Switzerland, and Cheyenne, Maxon, Mylan, Maxine Lago, nine grand- Funeral Home. Online is survived by his siblings, Fairview Cemetery in England. She was a stead- Elle, and Nash. children, ten Great-grand- condolence messages may Father Gerard Bechard of Weidman. To sign the on- fast believer in Santa Clause Arrangements are being children, and several Great- be left on Marvin’s Tribute New Boston, Dennis (Bar- line guest book or leave a and the Easter Bunny, which provided by Clare Chapel of great-grandchildren. He page at www.stephenson- bara) Bechard of Fridley, condolence for the family had absolutely nothing to Stephenson-Wyman Funeral was preceded in death by wyman.com Christine (John) Tait of please visit www.Charles- do with the gifts and candy Home. Cremation followed Weidman, and Lawrence RLux.com. that were left behind in the by a private graveside ser- morning. vice will take place in West Robert Lee Bazuin She was predeceased Virginia. On-line guestbook by her parents Frieda and at www.stephenson-wyman. Robert Lee Bazuin age siblings, Ken (Norma) Want to get our Malon Jennings. She is sur- com 81 passed away at his Bazuin of Marion, Ruth vived by her brother Martin home in Middle Branch Ann (Dennis) Smith of News in your Township, Osceola Coun- Dighton and several nieces e-mail? ty, on March 8, 2021. He and nephews. MaryAnn Miller was born on July 8, 1939 He was preceded in Just visit our website in Highland Township to death by his parents, at epaper. Miller, MaryAnn, age to 20 and great-great- Harry and Pauline (Dow- brother, Larry (Virginia) wilcoxnewspapers. 84, former Farwell resi- grandmother to one. lyn) Bazuin. He married Bazuin, son in law, Bill com dent. She is also survived by Betty Lou Barker in 2005 McArthur, and brother- in- Beloved wife of the late many lifelong friends. at there home in Marion. law, Ronald Barker. to start your $20.00 Thomas. MaryAnn was a former He had worked as a A Celebration of Life email subscription. Loving mother of Karen and much-loved employee trucker hauling freight will be held at a later date. You’ll always have (Greg), Sharon, Marie, of Fitzgerald School over the road. He enjoyed Funeral arrangements the news at your Susan (Patrick) and the District. his tractors and farming. are being handled by the fingertips! late Timothy. Please share memories He is survived by his Burkholder Family Fu- Cherished grandmother at mandziukfuneralhome. wife, Betty Lou Bazuin of neral Home in McBain and to 17, great-grandmother com Marion, daughter, Bo- thoughts and prayers may Clare Serving all of Clare County Kentucky and Carmen County Review bette McArthur of Byron Struble-Zellmer of TN. He be left at www.burkholder- Center, stepchildren, Cecil also has 5 grandchildren, familyfuneralhome.com Arthur Struble of Southern C NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, on September 9, 2004, a certain Adjustable Rate Home Equity Conversion WHEREAS, on May 7, 2008, a certain Adjustable Rate Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Mortgage was executed by William Roy Davis, Jr. and Mary C. Davis, as mortgagors, in favor was executed by June Geraldine Emmons, as mortgagor, in favor of Financial Freedom of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B., Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B., as mortgagee, which was as mortgagee, which was recorded September 17, 2004 at Liber 927, Page 835, Clare County recorded July 15, 2008 at Liber 1083, Page 850, Clare County Records; and, WHEREAS the Records; and, WHEREAS the mortgage was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing mortgage was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the and Urban Development (the “Secretary”) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose “Secretary”) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family of providing single family housing; and, WHEREAS the mortgage is now held by the Secretary, housing; and, WHEREAS the mortgage is now held by the Secretary, through mesne assign- through mesne assignments as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage, dated June 14, 2017 ments as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage, dated December 8, 2014 and recorded and recorded June 29, 2017 at Liber 1351, Page 749, Clare County Records; and, WHEREAS May 18, 2015 at Liber 1286, Page 634, Clare County Records; and, WHEREAS the mortgage the mortgage at Paragraph (9)(b)(i) states that “Lender may require immediate payment in full at Paragraph (9)(b)(i) states that “Lender may require immediate payment in full of all sums of all sums secured by this Security Instrument if . . . [T]he Property ceases to be the principal secured by this Security Instrument if . . . [T]he Property ceases to be the principal residence residence of a Borrower for reasons other than death and the Property is not the principal resi- of a Borrower for reasons other than death and the Property is not the principal residence of at dence of at least one other Borrower;” and, WHEREAS William Roy Davis Jr. has vacated the least one other Borrower;” and, WHEREAS June Geraldine Emmons has vacated the premises premises and there is no other borrower occupying the property; and, WHEREAS Mary C. Davis and there is no other borrower occupying the property; and, WHEREAS the debt secured by the has vacated the premises and there is no other borrower occupying the property; and, mortgage has been accelerated and is due and owing in the amount of $72,602.62 as of Febru- WHEREAS the debt secured by the mortgage has been accelerated and is due and owing in ary 22, 2021, and which remains wholly unpaid, as of today’s date; and, WHEREAS the debt the amount of $188,986.30 as of February 22, 2021, and which remains wholly unpaid, as of must be paid in full to avoid foreclosure of the property commonly known as: 8688 W. Eight today’s date; and, WHEREAS the debt must be paid in full to avoid foreclosure of the property Point Lake Rd., Lake, Michigan; and, commonly known as: 5870 W. Ludington Dr., Farwell, Michigan; and, WHEREAS, by virtue WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the indebtedness secured by the mortgage to be immediately due and payable; mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclo- in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. § 3751 et seq., by 24 sure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. § 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secre- CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, tary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on April 12, 2019 at Liber recorded on April 12, 2019 at Liber 1411, Page 358, Clare County Records, NOTICE IS HERE- 1411, Page 358, Clare County Records, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, BY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. local time, the real property April 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. local time, the real property located in the Township of Garfield, located in the Township of Surrey, County of Clare, State of Michigan, the below described will County of Clare, State of Michigan, the below described will be sold at public auction to the be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: highest bidder: Part of the Southwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 18, Town 17 North, Range 5 West East ½ of property beginning at the Southeast corner stake of the Southwest ¼ of Section described as: Beginning North 89 degrees 34’39” East, along the South Section line, 830.62 15 and proceeding thence West 618 feet to a point of beginning; proceeding thence West feet from the Southwest Corner of said Section 18; thence continuing North 89 degrees 30 rods; thence North to within 4 rods of South side of P.M.R.R. R/W; thence proceeding 34’39” East, along said South Section line, 400.00 feet to the West 1/8 line; thence North in a Southeasterly direction paralleling and 4 rods distant from South side of P.M.R.R. 00 degrees 32’09” West, along said West 1/8 line, 1320.82 feet to the South 1/8 line; thence R/W due North to a point 618 feet West of Southeast corner stake of Southwest ¼ of said South 89 degrees 33’54” West, along said South 1/8 line, 400.00 feet; thence South 00 de- Section 15; thence South 863 feet to the point of beginning. Being a part of Southwest ¼ grees 32’09” East, 1320.73 feet back to the place of beginning. of Section 15, Town 17 North, Range 6 West. Commonly known as: 5870 W. Ludington Dr. Commonly known as: 8688 W. Eight Point Lake Rd. Tax Parcel No: 18-014-018-300-18 Tax Parcel No: 013-015-302-02 The sale will be held at the Clare County Circuit Courthouse, which is located at 225 West The sale will be held at the Clare County Circuit Courthouse, which is located at 225 West Main St., Harrison, Michigan. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may bid any Main, Harrison, Michigan. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may bid any amount up to and including the total debt at the date of sale, plus any and all amounts recover- amount up to and including the total debt at the date of sale, plus any and all amounts recover- able under the provisions of the mortgage. able under the provisions of the mortgage. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchas- will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the er will pay, at or before closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling 10% When making their bids, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the successful bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to the of the successful bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid oral, a deposit of 10% of the successful bid must be presented when the bidding is closed. The is oral, a deposit of 10% of the successful bid must be presented when the bidding is closed. deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 of the sale or such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being days of the sale or such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders them. will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the pay- The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the pay- ment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The ment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Secretary extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Com- representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The mission may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the Commission may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser upon receipt of the entire purchase the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser upon receipt of the entire price in accordance with the terms of the sale, as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale, as provided herein. HUD does not the property will be vacant. guarantee that the property will be vacant. The mortgage cannot be “reinstated” prior to sale, as the event triggering acceleration was not a The mortgage cannot be “reinstated” prior to sale, as the event triggering acceleration was default in payments. Payment of the entire outstanding balance of the mortgage debt is required not a default in payments. Payment of the entire outstanding balance of the mortgage debt is to stop the foreclosure. The “outstanding balance” includes amounts that would be due under the required to stop the foreclosure. The “outstanding balance” includes amounts that would be mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs, due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, posting costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable advertising costs, posting costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the road distance for posting notices, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien most reasonable road distance for posting notices, reasonable and customary costs incurred for record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure and all other costs incurred in connec- Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure and all other costs tion with the foreclosure prior to the sale. incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to the sale. Date: February 23, 2021 Date: February 23, 2021 Heide M. Myszak Heide M. Myszak Foreclosure Commissioner for the United States Foreclosure Commissioner for the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 145 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 STATE OF MICHIGAN ) STATE OF MICHIGAN ) COUNTY OF OAKLAND ) SS. COUNTY OF OAKLAND ) SS. On this 23rd day of February, 2021, before me, a Notary Public in and for Oakland County, ap- On this 23rd day of February, 2021, before me, a Notary Public in and for Oakland County, peared Heide M. Myszak, Foreclosure Commissioner for the United States Secretary of Housing appeared Heide M. Myszak, Foreclosure Commissioner for the United States Secretary of and Urban Development, to me personally known and being duly sworn did say that said instru- Housing and Urban Development, to me personally known and being duly sworn did say that ment was signed and did acknowledge the same to be her free act and deed. said instrument was signed and did acknowledge the same to be her free act and deed. Name: Karolyn A. Hanna Name: Karolyn A. Hanna Notary Public, Macomb County, Michigan Notary Public, Macomb County, Michigan My Commission Expires: February 5, 2025 My Commission Expires: February 5, 2025 Drafted by and when recorded return to: Drafted by and when recorded return to: Gary C. Bengtson (P57250) Gary C. Bengtson (P57250) Trott Law, PC Trott Law, PC 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 145, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 145, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Trott # 500796L01 Trott #464897L02

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Section B Sports Pioneers slip by Shepherd, revenge earlier loss

Photo by Ben Murphy Photo by Ben Murphy Caden Dunn dribbles by a defender. Mason Poet (no. 32) goes up for a rebound as Jacob Recker (no. 5) is near the action.

By Ben Murphy where the team made five- in the frame by Recker and Sports Writer of-six free throws to help single treys by Warner and seal the win. Haggert. The Clare boys basket- Leading the Pioneers Recker buried six threes ball team was able to notch in the win was Recker and finished with 23 points a win over host Shepherd and Singh with 13 points to lead the Pioneers, who Tuesday night. The Pio- apiece, Haggert scored also had Haggert net 15 neers lost to the Bluejays seven, John put in six and points, Warner finished earlier in the year, but Caden Dunn netted one. with eight, Dunn put in got the better of them in On Saturday, Clare won four and with two apiece this Jack Pine Conference a home JPC game against were John, Evan Lake showdown, 40-37. Harrison, 58-36. and Clayton Phillips and Photo by Ben Murphy The first quarter saw In the first, Recker hit Mason Poet added one. Clare’s Al Warner goes in for a lay-up during last week’s home loss to Gladwin. Jacob Recker bury a pair a pair of threes and Al For the Hornets, Lucas of threes as Clare led 10-2, Warner hit one from deep in the first round of divi- at the half and 41-33 enter- at Meridian. The Pioneers Gillespie led the team with sion three district action at play in a division two dis- though it could only get as well, though Harrison, 10 points, Logan Ashcroft ing the fourth. led by seven points in the - Beaverton. Meridian, Beal Recker was able to trict at Standish-Sterling, four points in the second, added nine, Davis fin City, Pinconning and host net 17 points in the loss, getting single field-goals frame by Hunter Davis, ished with seven, Andrew beginning Tuesday against Erskine netted six and with Beaverton are also in the Haggert scored 11, Warner Gladwin. The winner by Dawson John and Miles trailed just 17-16 after one. chipped in with nine, Singh Haggart, seeing its lead Recker put in seven two was Zahn Tuckey. district. moves on to the semi-finals more points in the second Harrison (2-11 overall, On Thursday, March 11 had four and with two on Thursday to play the shrink to 16-10 at the half. the Pioneers lost a home host Panthers, while Chip- Manmit Singh had as the Pioneers led 32-18 2-11 JPC) hosts Farwell to- points apiece was Dunn seven points in the third at the half, and Clare led JPC game to Gladwin, and John. pewa Hills and Ogemaw night (Friday) to finish the Clare (5-7 overall, Heights play in the other quarter as Clare held a 28- 48-28 entering the fourth, regular season and plays 56-45. 20 lead entering the fourth, thanks to a pair of threes Farwell again on Tuesday The Flying G’s led 16-6 5-7 JPC) wrapped up the semi-final. after the first quarter, 24-15 regular season on Thursday Coker’s double double spurs Lady Pioneers to easy victory By Ben Murphy and we moved the ball on steals and two assists, Izzy 14 of our 25, then Taylor force the extra session. Meridian. The Pioneers Sports Writer offense really well, bal- Jones and Megan Gross was solid in the 2nd with Taylor and Gross led the play in a division two anced scoring after Sofia had six points apiece, Louch, Jones and Coker way with 16 points apiece, district in Big Rapids, be- The Clare girls basket- Coker, who had a monster with Jones adding seven being steady throughout. A with Taylor adding seven ginning Wednesday against ball team had one of its game with 20 points and rebounds, two assists, one late bucket by Jones forced rebounds and three steals the winner of Monday’s lowest offensive outputs 15 rebounds.” steal and one block and the overtime, and then and Gross had four re- game between Ogemaw of the year in a loss earlier The Pioneers led 20- Gross dished out three an offensive rebound by bounds. Louch added nine Heights and Gladwin. Big this season against Shep- 14 after a high-scoring assists. Ava Crowder also Coker and a dish to Louch points and three rebounds, Rapids, Chippewa Hills herd. Monday night, the first quarter, but saw that had four points, two re- for the winner with six Coker was good for eight and Standish-Sterling are Lady Pioneers got their trimmed to 27-26 at the bounds and two steals. seconds left in overtime for points, four rebounds, four also in the district. revenge, to the tune of half. Clare managed a 41- On Friday the Pioneers a great win.” steals, three blocks and two “I like how we are play- a 55-41 home Jack Pine 31 lead entering the fourth won a thrilling overtime The Pioneers saw assists and Jones added six ing into the tournament,” Conference victory. and hung on from there. game in Gladwin, 55-54. themselves behind 14-11 points, three rebounds and Maxwell said. “Our district “Nice to get a win To go along with “They played us really after the first quarter, but a block. is loaded, so we’ll have to against a team we strug- Coker’s big night, Raegen tough, they had four girls managed to tie things up Clare (8-3 overall, 8-3 play well to advance.” gled with earlier in the Louch finished with 11 in double figures and shot at 25-all at the half. Clare JPC) was at Harrison on year,” head coach Dave points and three rebounds, the ball well,” Maxwell trailed 38-34 entering the Wednesday and wraps up Maxwell said. “Our defen- Bailey Taylor had 10 said. “Gross was huge for fourth, where they man- the regular season tonight sive energy was terrific, points, five rebounds, two us in the first half scoring aged to draw even late to (Friday) at home against

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Page 2B - Clare County Review/Marion Press - March 19, 2021 Defense leads Farwell girls over Meridian by Ben Murphy and hit rotations. We also first half and only gave up Thrush added six re- better and we started Sponseller added seven Sports Writer cleared the glass defen- three total field goals in bounds and three steals. to get in sync but we points, five rebounds and sively and came up with a the game,” Groulx said. On Monday, Farwell weren’t able to overcome four steals, Raini Spon- The Farwell girls bas- lot of loose balls.” “One of the best defen- returned to the court for the first half. I thought we seller had six points and ketball team used a strong In the first quarter, sive games I have been the first time in nearly played with energy and six rebounds and Thrush defensive showing to shut Anna Pitts netted four a part of as a player or two weeks, but came up competed.” finished with six points. down visiting Meridian points and Raini Spon- coach. Extremely proud short at JPC foe Beaver- Farwell trailed 12-6 Farwell (6-3 overall, Wednesday night. The seller hit a three as it of our players. I love ton, 41-29. after the first quarter and 6-3 JPC) wraps up the Lady Eagles held the was a 7-0 lead entering coaching them.” “After a 10 day quar- fell behind 20-8 at the regular season tonight Lady Mustangs to five the second. There, Pitts Travis finished with 12 antine and one day of half. The Eagles had a six (Friday) in Pinconning or fewer points in each added six more points and points, 10 rebounds and practice we traveled to point third quarter from and has its division quarter, allowing them to Madison Travis scored two blocks, Pitts con- Beaverton, the first half Travis as they pulled three district opener on claim a 31-14 Jack Pine six of her own as Farwell tributed 10 points and 12 was sloppy which was within 26-16 entering the Monday at tourney host Conference win. pulled away to a 21-5 rebounds, Raini Spon- expected but give Beaver- fourth, but they were un- Harrison on Monday. “Overall, a great defen- lead at the half. Entering seller had five points, four ton credit defensively,” able to make a serious run Meridian, Beal City and sive effort,” head coach the fourth, Farwell’s lead rebounds and three steals Groulx said. “They con- at the Lady Beavers’ lead. Beaverton are the other Mike Groulx said. “The was 25-11. and Remi Sponseller tested every shot and hit Travis led the team teams in the district. girls communicated well, “We held Meridian had four points and five rotations. In the second with eight points and competed extremely hard without a field goal in the rebounds. Madelynne half our offense scored eight rebounds, Remi Walkerville tames Marion girls a second time Walkerville tames Marion girls, On Thursday, March 11 again Marion claimed a narrow home by Ben Murphy win over Manistee Catholic Cen- Sports Writer tral, 35-31. “We were able to overcome Walkerville continued to be a a rough night at the offensive thorn in the side for the Marion end and at the free throw line,” girls basketball team this winter, LaGrow said. “eight-for-26 at the beating the Lady Eagles for the free throw line, and struggled to second time this season Monday put the ball in the basket. Re- night. After falling at Walker- ally struggled in the third, only ville 55-46 about a week earlier, scoring three points, and giving Marion lost on its home court up 10. We had to fight our way Monday night, getting outscored back from behind. Worked hard, 47-27. made plays on defense and over- “I was happy once again with all played a really solid fourth to our defense, our girls played pull out the win.” hard and we can build off of Marion led 10-8 after the first that,” head coach Matt LaGrow and 18-15 at the half but fell said. “Offensively, we played behind 25-21 entering the fourth well at times. When we moved where it had its best offensive the ball around and attacked frame to rally for the win. their aggression with controlled Leading the way in the victory aggression we got some really was Meyer with 20 points and 20 good looks. However, there were rebounds, Henderson had eight too many possessions where we points, seven rebounds and six were standing and spectating as steals and Oghosasse Osadiaye opposed to moving, which result- added four points and seven ed in too much dribbling, lack of rebounds. ball movement toward the basket Marion (8-3 overall) opens and ultimately turnovers.” division four district action at Marion was behind just 6-4 McBain Northern Michigan after the first quarter but steadily Christian on Wednesday, against fell further back, 16-8 at the half the winner of Monday’s game and 33-16 at the other quarter between Mason County Eastern breaks. and Big Rapids Crossroads. Georgia Meyer led the Eagles NMC and Pentwater are on the with 10 points and 13 rebounds other side of the bracket, with the and Stella Henderson added finals slated for Friday. eight points.

Yowell nets 25 as Marion wins easily Clare Auto by Ben Murphy league is kind of all over play and seven points Marion (3-6 over- Service, Inc. Sports Writer the map; some that are total in the second as all) was at Baldwin on equal to us, some that are Marion coasted to a 38- Thursday and wraps up The Marion boys bas- better than us and some 15 lead at the half. the regular season tonight ketball team celebrated that aren’t so it was nice In the third, Yowell (Friday) when it hosts WWee are bringing our integrity and honeshonestyty its most lopsided win of to get a win and get a added another seven Mason County Eastern. ffromrom our sales side overover ttoo our serviceservice side. the year, if not several good boost heading into points and Moggo netted The Eagles open the divi- seasons Friday night, as districts. We played a six as the lead grew to sion four post season on LowesLowestt labor raterate in town!town! it easily handled visiting little sloppy but we got 53-24 entering the fourth. Tuesday with a district Grand Traverse Academy, away with it because our Yowell finished with game against Walkerville 70-30 in non-league ac- talent was a little better.” 25 points, Moggo netted in Mason County East- tion. The first quarter saw 14 points, Josh Peterson ern. McBain Northern Big city “Probably our easiest Aidan Yowell hit for three hit double figures with 10 Michigan Christian, Bald- sservice,ervice, win of the year, we will treys and Mason Salis- points, Thomas Jenema win, Pentwater and host take the win and kind of bury and Riley Moggo hit added eight points, Ma- Mason County are also in smalsmalll ttownown boost the program a little one each from behind the son Salisbury chipped in the district. bit and help the boys,” long line as well as the with five, Gavin Prielipp ppricingricing head coach Shane Suiter Eagles led 20-9 after one. put in three and Chase said. “Competition in our Yowell had an and-one Seeley added one. 215 W. 5th Street, Clare Finally! (located next to the Firehall) A new tool to treat ppainain 989-386-3964

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Page 4B - Clare County Review/Marion Press - March 19 2021 All ten Farwell powerlifters place high at state finals

All State performer Devon St John (right) who took home a 3rd place finish to end his HS career. Owen Murphy (left) a Avery Cotton, Coach Lard, and Wyatt VanBuskirk previous 2 time All State lifter, would of made a 3rd if not for Covid rules, took home an 8th place finish this season.

By Pat Maurer gram focuses on each ath- weight class - 7th Place Correspondent lete pushing themselves and Varsity Team; their team mates to achieve Xavier McNinch - 275 Congratulations were in their personal best. Many weight class - 5th Place order for Farwell Powerlift- of our Eagles were able to Varsity Team: and ers at Monday’s Board of power through the many Glen Coburn – SHW (Su- Education meeting. challenges and push, pull or per Heavy Weight) - 2nd All ten powerlifters lift weights to achieve new Place Varsity Team. each placed in the top ten personal bests.” Underclassmen: at state finals, Superinten- Seniors: Wyatt Van Buskirk - 207 dent Steven Scoville said. Devon St. John - 132 weight class - 6th Place “Congratulations to our weight class - 3rd Place JV Team; Farwell Powerlifters,” he Varsity Team; Madison Rodgers - 198 added. “Despite a shortened Owen Murphy - 181 weight class - 8th Place Powerlifting season, due to weight class - 8th Place JV Team; COIVD, our Eagle Power- Varsity Team; Avery Cotton - 220 lifters were still able to rise Brendan Green - 207 weight class - 3rd Place to the occasion and put their weight class - 7th Place JV Team: and hard work on display at the Varsity Team; Mason Detwiler - SHW - State Competition. This pro- John Walkiewicz - 220 5th Place Varsity Team. (Left to right) Xavier McNinch, Brendan Green, Mason Detwiler, John Walkiewicz,(back) Coach, and Glen Co- burn (front) PUBLIC NOTICE e City of Clare’s Downtown Development Authority PRE-BID MEETING NOTICE Want news sent to your e-mail for free? and the Local Development Finance Authority  e City of Clare will be accepting sealed bids for Just visit our website at epaper.wilcoxnewspapers.com Water Line Replacements.  e Pre-Bid meeting is to start your $20.00 email subscription.  e City of Clare’s Downtown Development Author- scheduled for  ursday, April 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., to You’ll always have the ity and the Local Development Finance Authority have be held at the DPW Garage, 307 Maple Street, Clare, scheduled their fi rst of two semi-annual informational MI. The meetings for the year 2021, in accordance with PA57 of  is meeting is not mandatory but highly recom- 2018 requirements. mended that you attend if you are going to place a bid Press  e Clare Downtown Development Authority will on this project. hold their public informational meeting on Friday, Serving Marion, McBain and Osceola County Project descriptions may be obtained from Clare City April 9, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., at the Clare City Hall, Clare, Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Michigan. 989/386-7541, ext. 202 and will be available at the  e Clare Local Development Finance Authority NOTICE pre-bid meeting.  e City of Clare reserves the right will hold their public informational meeting on Friday, to accept and/or reject any and/or all bids.  e City April 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., at the Clare City Hall, Clare, of Clare is an equal opportunity employer. Grant Township will hold budget workshops on March Michigan. 23rd and March 30, both meetings are at 7pm. A If you have questions or comment related to this Luke Potter, Director meeting, please contact the City Treasurer at 989-424- Department of Public Works Public Hearing will be held on March 30 at 7:15pm to 4069 or via email at [email protected] hear public comments and adopt the Townships budget for fiscal year 2021 / 2022. Both meetings are held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. CHERRY GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Dan Dysinger VILLAGE OF FARWELL CEMETERY NOTICE Supervisor Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission Please take notice that the annual Cherry of the Village of Farwell will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Village Hall located Grove Cemetery Spring Cleanup is sched- PUBLIC NOTICE at 109 S. Hall Street, Farwell, Michigan, 48622. uled for April 1-15, 2021. In accordance with  e Planning Commission will hear a presentation, the Rules & Regulations, any person having  e City Commission of the City of Clare will hold a hold a public hearing, and may decide on an applica- winter decorations they wish to keep should public hearing on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. tion for a Special Use Permit for a Class C Cannabis remove them prior to April 1, 2021; and at Clare City Hall, 202 West Fi h Street, Clare MI Grow and Processor license, located at 1250 Com- spring/summer decorations may be placed 48617 to receive public comment pertaining to the merce Drive, Farwell, MI 48622.  e agenda and establishment of an Industrial Development Dis- packet will become available, and requests for the a er April 15th. ank you.  e City of Clare trict and Plant Rehabilitation District as authorized agenda and/or packet can be made by contacting the is an equal opportunity provider and em- under the provisions of Michigan P.A. 198, at the Village Offi ce at 989-588-9926. ployer. request of MTW Industries for property ID 18-002-  e Village invites all interested persons to attend 30-010-01, Legal Description: PART OF N 1/2 OF this meeting or send written correspondence to Vil- Luke Potter, Director of Public Works SW 1/4 SEC 2 CITY OF CLARE DESC AS BEG N lage of Farwell, P.O Box 374, Farwell, MI 48622.  e 00D26M54S W, ALG W SEC LN 1429.45 FT FROM Village of Farwell will make reasonable accommo- City of Clare SW COR OF SAID SEC TH N 00D26M54S W, 76 dations to all persons with disabilities, to eff ectively FT TH N 89D33M06S E, 200 FT TH N 00D26M54S participate in the hearing. Individuals requesting W, 157.3 FT TH N 89D16M23S E, 1281.58 FT TO accommodations should contact the Village Offi ce at CITY OF CLARE COMMISSION MEETING W’LY ROW LN OF BR US-27 XWAY TH 405 FT 989-588-9926 no later than Monday, April 5, 2021, UNOFFICIAL CONDENSED MINUTES ON 2188.83 FT RADIOS CURVE TO RT HAVING 4:00 pm. MARCH 15, 2021 LONG CHORD BEARING S 34D01M55S E, 404.42 Note: In the event that in person meetings are no FT TO S 1/8 LN TH S 89D16M23S W, 1505.29 FT longer allowed due to the current pandemic, the hearing and meeting will take place virtually. If so,  e regular meeting of the Clare City Commission TH N 00D26M54S W, 104.7 FT TH S 89D33M06S was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Clare City Hall W, 200 FT TO POB, commonly known as 11250 the link will be posted in a public notice ahead of the meeting date. Commission Chambers by Mayor Pat Humphrey who North Mission Road (former Shopko building). led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were: Commis- Public comment will be accepted by the City Com- sioners Bob Bonham, Maegan Jenkins, Pat Humphrey, mission during the scheduled public hearing or in Adrian Krawczynski Village of Farwell Clerk/Treasurer Nick Loomis, and Gus Murphy with audience in writing if received by the City Clerk not later than attendance via remote audio meeting attendance as 4:00 p.m. on the date of the scheduled hearing.  e authorized under the Open Meetings Act. request is available for review by contacting the Rules for Public Comment during the remote elec- Offi ce of the City Clerk, Phone 989/424-1068 or by tronic meeting were read by the City Clerk. email to [email protected]. VERNON TOWNSHIP Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was sup- Diane Lyon BUDGET HEARING NOTICE ported and approved. Clare City Clerk Public Comment: None. The Vernon Township Board will hold a Public Motion to approve Destination Clare Sculpture Hearing on the proposed township budget for the Walk was supported and approved. fiscal year 2021-2022. It will be held on March 29, Motion to approve a Disbursement the Hammer- Notice of Public Hearing 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via zoom. See instructions below. berg Funds was supported and approved Village of Farwell The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied Motion to approve a Fireworks Permit Request from Marihuana Licensing Ordinance and to support the proposed budget will be a subject of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce was support- this hearing. ed and approved. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Motion to initiate the process to Establish a New A copy of the budget is available for public in- Industrial Development District was supported and Notice is hereby given pursuant to Public Act 110 of spection at the home of Loren Cole, Clerk, 10877 N. approved. 2006, as may be amended, that the Planning Commis- Lincoln Rd., Clare, MI after March 27, 2021. Motion to approve a Private Well Request at 508 sion of the Village of Farwell will hold a public hearing Forest Avenue was supported and approved. on April 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Village Hall locat- Topic: Vernon Township Budget Hearing Motion to approve a contractual agreement with ed at 109 S. Hall Street, Farwell, Michigan, 48622. Time: March 29, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US Progressive AE for the Lake Shamrock Dredging  e purpose of the public hearing is to receive public and Canada) Project was supported and approved. comment on a proposed new Marihuana Licensing Join Zoom Meeting Motion to open a public hearing for a fi rst reading Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance for the Village of https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86700877921?p- of Ordinance Amendment 2021-001 (Signs) was Farwell, which may permit issuance of Adult Use Mar- wd=LzdiYXQ0TEVqN21tODE3VnJoTXhCZz09 supported and approved. ijuana licenses. A Copy of the proposed ordinances  e Treasurer’s Report was received. are available for inspection at the Village Hall during Meeting ID: 867 0087 7921  e City Manager’s Report was received. regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 Passcode: N7h4En Extended Public Comment: Pam O’Laughlin, Rich- a.m. – 4:00 p.m. One tap mobile ard Hunt, Jim McBryde, Nate Rogers, .and Carol  e Village invites all interested persons to attend this +19292056099,,86700877921#,,,,*576854# US Santini thanked the Commission. meeting or send written correspondence to Village of (New York) Commission Topics: Appreciation to the Planning Farwell, P.O Box 374, Farwell, MI 48622.  e Village +13017158592,,86700877921#,,,,*576854# US Commission for the Sign Ordinance and grandfa- of Farwell will make reasonable accommodations to (Washington DC) thering of signs. all persons with disabilities, to eff ectively participate in Dial by your location Motion to adjourn at 6:37 pm was supported and the hearing. Individuals requesting accommodations +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) approved. should contact the Village Offi ce at 989-588-9926 no +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) A complete copy of the minutes is available at the later than Monday, April 5, 2021, 4:00 pm. +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Clerk’s offi ce upon request. A er approval, minutes Note: In the event that in person meetings are no lon- +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) are posted on the City website: cityofclare.org.-Boards ger allowed due to the current pandemic, the hearing +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) & Commissions-Mayor and City Commission.  is and meeting will take place virtually. If so, the link will +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) institution is an equal opportunity provider and em- be posted in a public notice ahead of the meeting date. Meeting ID: 867 0087 7921 ployer. Passcode: 576854 Adrian Krawczynski Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ Diane Lyon Village of Farwell Clerk/Treasurer kcgjH8DWxU City Clerk

Clare County Review/Marion Press - March 19, 2021 - Page 5B cooked noodles 1 can cream of mushroom Missaukee prosecutor Cooking & Recipes soup 1 ½ cans water Carol Cope concerned about Grease a one (1) quart contract What’s Cooking? casserole dish. Mix all ingredients and pour into By John Raffel and the demand is impact- the casserole dish. Bake Correspondent ing community’s ability to I need to apologize bread pieces or crack- uncovered for one (1) hour provide housing for young for not giving some great ers!!!!! at 350 degrees. Remove LAKE CITY – Dave families, seniors, and the recipes for St. Patrick’s from the oven and serve ... DenHouten, Missaukee workforce. Day as I have had my nose TV CEREAL CRUNCH ***Excellent with a County Prosecuting Attor- The commission ap- glued to the basketball by Patti Gasper great salad and good hard ney, updated his depart- proved the COVID-19 finals...Sorry about that, so bread.... ment at the Missaukee Carry-Over Policy pro- I will try to make this up 1 pound bacon grease County Board of Commis- posed revisions. CHEESY POTATO by giving some super food 1 cup butter PUMPKIN BROWNIES sioners meeting last week. Commissioners also recipes now. ¼ tsp. Tabasco sauce & LEEK SOUP He voiced concern on appointed Joshua Pellow From Shirley Fernandez I just looked out the 1 tsp. Lawrey’s seasoned 1 15 ounce can pumpkin the Department Health and as Rec/Tourism Rep and window to see if it was salt Human Services contract Robert Sturdavant Public- 5 pounds potatoes 1 chocolate cake mix raining or snowing and 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 to 2 Tbsp. water and having adequate At-Large to the Planning saw my first robin. Thank 1 tsp. celery salt 2 quarts of chicken broth staffing to handle the Commission, with terms 1 whole leek, chopped or Chocolate chips (opt.) God as that is a sure sign 1 box Rice Chex chopped nuts (opt.) duties as it relates to that expiring March 30, 2023 of spring, but we always 1 box Wheat Chex sliced contract. DenHouten said and March 30, 2022, re- 1 stick butter have a spring snowstorm 1 box Corn chex Preheat oven to 350 the contract expires Sept. spectively. so do not put those shovels 1 bag pretzel sticks 1 lb. Velveeta cheese 30, 2021, and his request The commission ap- 2 cans Pet milk degrees and grease a 9 x away.. Sorry, but mine is 2 pounds mixed nuts or 13 inch baking pan. would be it not be re- proved the contract with sitting just outside of the peanuts Mix pumpkin into the newed. Atwell LLC for 2021 garage ,,,Now for some Peel and slice potatoes. Heather Harris-Jensen, Remonumentation Grant Put in chicken broth along cake mix; add water as spring recipes!!!!!! Melt bacon grease needed (batter should be Commission on Aging project. and butter; add spices with the leeks and cook for gave an update on her It was reported the about 20 minutes or until thick). Pour into the bak- SPINACH DIP and Tabasco sauce. Mix ing pan and place into the department. Community Action from Judith Dobbs well. Pour over mixed ce- the potatoes are tender. Neil Hammerbacher, Agency has secured fund- Remove from heat; Add preheated oven. real, pretzels and nuts. Stir Bake for 30 minutes or Gabridge & Co, reviewed ing for their weatherization 1 pkg. frozen spinach, well and bake at 200 de- butter and cheese. Stir the final fiscal year 2020 program. Protentional ap- until melted, then add the until a knife or toothpick drained well grees for 20 minutes. Stir inserted comes out clean.... financial audit. plicants can call 231-947- 1 cup mayonnaise and return to the oven for milk and heat..then serve... The commission adopt 3780 to see if they apply 1 cup sour cream 20 minutes more, remove ***This is a super good a resolution in support of for this income-based soup and very easy to Until next week, enjoy ¼ cup diced onion and stir again, return to each day and watch for the Homes For Our Future program. 1 pkg. Knorr vegetable the oven for the final 20 make...... Campaign. The resolution Commissioners were those robins to enter your soup mix minutes... yard for some food and a noted a potential demand told the Health Depart- Remove from the oven; HAM NOODLE BAKE in Missaukee County for ment’s staff is stretched by Joyce Tarantine nesting place for the new Combine all ingredients stir and allow to cool for batch of beauties to come 540 units in 2020 and na- very thin with COVID-19 and mix well. Refriger- one (1) hour before serving tional studies have shown vaccination clinics. They ½ cup cooked ham ... ate overnight. Serve or transferring to air-tight God Bless, Carol Jean development and housing were also informed the with pumpernickel bread containers for future use. ¼ pound American cheese supply to be constrained McBain TIFA and DDA pieces.. ***Great for any gather- 1 med. green pepper by rising construction are currently focused on **This is so easy and ing!!!!! 1 small onion costs, changes in the mar- the new city hall that is good with any type of 5 to 6 ounces un- ket, and a labor shortage currently under renovation. SERVICE DIRECTORY

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