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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. He continued, “I look they can identify a they can identify barri- million Michiganders have method for participants to been vaccinated across the for $75; “Callie” collecting More than 70 applica- forward to more outreach ers such as transportation, 2nd for $50 and third place tions were received and a - to vulnerable communi get a second dose; language, disabilities, and state so far. winners Tinkerbell and volunteer panel from the ties as vaccine supplies they can enter doses more and strategies to The program to vacci- - administered into the overcome those barriers Rocky winning $25. Protect Michigan Com increase.” nate even more began last To complete the Michigan Care Improve- for program participants. week. For more informa- mission (which included The 22 “Providers” festivities, everyone had community professionals) were selected because: ment Registry within 24 Some other health pro- tion visit Michigan.gov/ reviewed the applications they are federally hours; viders in the mid-Michigan COVIDvaccine. The latest a chance to see some fan- and selected the awardees, enrolled to administer the they have strong part- area who were selected for information is available at tastic Irish Fest Window Displays at stores all over who could each request up vaccines; nerships with organiza- the pilot vaccine program Michigan.gov/Coronavirus to 2,500 doses. they can successfully tions that can help reach included MidMichigan and CDC.gov/Coronavi- town. out to the community’s Health in Alcona and rus. Rudy’s Tobacco Shop LLC Brad Malley 989-386-3513 1418 N. 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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.