989-386-3600 TheThe ClareClare CountyCounty ReviewReview FREE VOLUME 73, NO. 50 Established 1947 FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Mid Michigan’s Most Widely Circulated Weekly Newspaper • Serving all of Clare County • 989-386-4414 • On Line at www. wilcoxnewspapers.com Harrison awarded $3.4 million by USDA for water system By Pat Maurer the approval of a USDA independent living and Correspondent (United States Depart- senior cottages and even The City of Harrison, ment of Agriculture) Rural single-family housing. once named “Michigan’s Development Loan of The new facility will be toughest town,” would be $1.2 million and a grant of located on County Farm unrecognizable to those $2.2 million to fund $3.4 Road. early settlers if they could million in upgrades to the Conlay said, “We see it now. city’s aging and undersized haven’t started the project Harrison has become watermains, to improve the yet, but we are planning a vibrant small city with city well and well pump, to begin in the summer of a new Municipal Center, improve two water tow- 2022, with bids going out City Market, Town Square, ers and add a permanent for the improvements in and even a new Splash Pad generator. the first part of 2022.” to refresh yourself on a The loan will be repaid She continued, “Right hot summer day. The City over 40 years at an interest now we are looking for even has a new improved rate of 1.25 percent. USDA funding to upgrade location for the Chamber The Harrison im- our aging sewer system of Commerce. provements are part of in a similar project.” She The community and sur- the USDA’s $43 million said it would be more rounding area have become investment in rural water economical for the City to a destination for outdoor and sewer infrastructure do both projects together enthusiasts, visitors and in 11 rural communities Harrison’s new City Hall, part of a major improvement project just a few years ago. if they can get a similar new residents to the north. across the state, an April grant and loan. For many years, Harrison 22 press release from the environmental steward- yl Holm. “They highlight Also included in the The project to improve has been called, “a city USDA said. ship, the release said. our enduring commitment City’s projects financed the City’s water system representative of small- “Michigan is one of 45 “These investments in to rural communities.” by the USDA funding would benefit 1,131 town American life.” states that are getting part clean drinking water and City Manager Tracy will be, in cooperation people in the community. And now, more im- of the $490 million invest- enhanced sewer systems (Beadle) Conlay said one with HAEDCO (Harrison Other Michigan coun- provements are coming to ment in critical infrastruc- will help preserve Michi- part of the massive project Area Economic Develop- ties benefitting from the Harrison next year. ture that will help commu- gan’s environment for will be to inventory lead ment Corporation), the USDA funding are Ant- The Community just nities build back better and years to come,” said USDA connections to the City’s development of a new rim, Genesee, Houghton, got another bonus with the stronger while prioritizing Rural Development Flint- homes, and enlarge water 52-acre senior complex Ionia, Monroe, St. Clair, recent announcement of climate-smart solutions and Mason Area Director Cher- mains where needed. – for assisted living, Van Buren, and Arenac. Prom gets go ahead from Farwell board Date set for May 29
By Pat Maurer He said the event School’s Pet Food Drive. Correspondent would be held on May Business Manager 29th at the Tobacco Dorothy Boge reported Farwell Juniors and Ranch in Clare and an $865 anonymous Seniors will have a Prom would be “covered” by donation in memory of on May 29th this year. a tent, but with the sides Kap Paesens. She also The Board of Education open to allow air to blow reported on ESSER II & approved unanimously through and protect III funding and insur- two motions: everyone in case of rain. ance increases due to Authorizing Farwell The prom will start at 7 COVID. High School to host [a] p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Superintendent Steve prom in [the] spring of At the meeting, High Scoville said in his 2021 outside with all School Principal Dr. report to the board that students/guests receiv- Dee Yarger announced he had received a budget ing a negative rapid that the 2021 Valedicto- update from Lansing [COVID] test on Friday rian will be Madelynne and it is unlikely that before the prom to be Thrush and the Salutato- the board will have the allowed to attend; masks rian is Alicia Frost. state budget [figures] in required throughout; and Elementary Principal time to adopt the school no food consumption. Cathy Gross reported budget, so the board will Authorization of Far- that Kindergarten Round have to do an amend- 28 Corvettes were on display last Saturday at the Chamber’s Coffee and Corvettes event. well High School to host up would be held this ment in the fall. the Prom on the School week on April 29 and In Celebrations, Campus “or elsewhere. 30. She also noted that Scoville reported that the Corvettes take over Clare Student Advisor Andy construction is “moving 2021 STEM Star recipi- By Pat Maurer on the breezy day, included ers, Mancino’s of Clare, Fisch said Wednesday, along” on the new addi- ent is Carrie Carncross. Correspondent the 505 Café’, Big Boy, Ruckle’s Pier, The Evening “The kids found out tion. In action items, the Buccilli’s Pizza, Cops & Post, Timeout Tavern and prom was approved Middle School Princi- board: The first event of spring; Doughnuts, Dairy Phil, the the Whitehouse Restaurant. Tuesday morning [April pal Nancy Cairnduff re- *Accepted a donation Coffee and Corvettes was Doherty Hotel, Four Leaf The event was sponsored 20th] and within two ported that 1,800 pounds from the Clare Area Ju- held last Saturday, April Brewing, the Herrick House by: days they had it all of food was donated to nior Golf Association of 24th in the parking lot on the & Mulberry Café’, JT Bak- Continued on page 12 planned. They did the the Clare Animal Shel- $2,000 to $3,000 for the north side of work quickly and well!” ter during the Middle purchase of a golf equip- the Doherty ment trailer to transport Hotel. golf equipement with a Despite private vehicle which the chilly will save on bus trans- weather, portation for the team. about 28 cor- *Approved the new vettes were hire of Steven (Tucker) on display as Scoville as a custodian; well as more *Approved the press than ten clas- release about encourag- sic cars. ing vaccination; The event *Approved a reso- took place lution to consider the from 10 a.m. designation of a Clare- to 2 p.m. Gladwin RESD Election Business- representative. Board es accept- awas selected as alter- ing coffee nate designee; coupons, *Approved monthly much needed operational invoices totaling $3,391,523.94; This classic 1963 Chevrolet Impala squad car got a lot of attention Farwell High School at the Coffee and Corvettes event last Saturday. Rudy’s Tobacco Shop LLC 989-386-3513 Brad Malley 1418 N. McEwan St. Suite B Clare, MI ZERO TURN Well Drilling Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 6:30pm 24 Hour Sunday 11am - 4pm 0% Financing Emergency Service CBD’S • E-Liquids • Gift Certifi cates 42-72” Mowers 989-772-2765 and Much More Seawalls Gas & Diesel Engines 1-800-717-6022 Roofing Siding ** Decks STOP SPENDING $6.00 A PACK! 2˝ + 4˝ Well Repair Premium Cigars 5˝ PVC Wells Drilled New Construction E-Cigs & MODS Capital Premium Pipe Tobacco 989-588-0199 Shire/Wooden Pipes EQUIPMENT FFreeree EstimaEstimatestes Licensed Glass Pipes & Accessories Clare 302 N. McEwan Lic # 372084 Roll Your Own Tobacco’s & Tubes & Insured 989-386-2192 wwwwww.bradmalleywelldrilling.com.bradmalleywelldrilling.com The Ultimate Wood Heat. Set the thermostat where you want for a more comfortable home.
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Page 2 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - April 30, 2021 CMU quarterback, friend in stable condition after being shot at party By Pat Maurer morning in Union Town- then transferred by am- Correspondent ship’s Deerfield Apart- bulance to MidMichigan ments. Medical Center – Mid- One man has been Main said deputies land where he was listed arrested and another is were dispatched to the in stable condition, a sought in connection apartment complex at Monday release from with the Mt. Pleasant 12:49 a.m. April 24th the ICSO said. shooting that left two by the report of “shots The shooter fled CMU students seriously fired.” When officers the scene and officers injured last weekend. arrived, they found searched throughout the Both victims, CMU that during a party in Mt. Pleasant area unsuc- Backup Quarterback one of the apartments, cessfully on Saturday Jonathon Keller,20, who several others arrived and Sunday, and asked transferred from Ohio, at the party and shortly the public for their help. and 23-year-old Tyler after their arrival a fight Monday the Sheriff’s Bunting were in stable broke out. “One or more Office released informa- condition Wednesday, of the subjects went to tion that a warrant had after both were hospi- a vehicle and returned been issued for “a male talized with gunshot with a weapon to begin subject in the case from wounds after an alterca- firing at or inside the the southeastern part tion at an off-campus apartment.” of the state,” which led party. Keller was hit in to the arrest of Thomas In a fourth update on the chest and flown by Tuesday. CMU Quarterback Jonathon Keller, a transfer from Ohio, was shot in the chest at a party the shooting Tuesday, helicopter to Hurley The 4th update said, early last Saturday morning. Isabella Sheriff Michael Medical center in Flint “The investigation has Deerfield Road. After a He added that detec- Michigan State Police Main said, “Today with where he was first listed determined that Ken- short time at the party tives are still working on Crime Lab, Central the help of the Michigan in critical condition. neth Thompson and there was an altercation the case and additional Michigan University State Police Fugitive His condition had been several other people had between the group from charges are coming Police Department, the Team, Isabella County upgraded to stable Tues- come [to Mt. Pleasant] Detroit and those at the for other person(s) Mt. Pleasant Police De- detectives were able to day. A fundraiser with a from the Detroit area … party. Kenneth retrieved who were involved. partment, the Saginaw take Kenneth Thomas $1,000 goal had raised on Friday, April 23rd a firearm and began to “Detectives from the Chippewa Tribal Police into custody in the $13,781 by Monday, to socialize at local fire without regard for ICSO have worked Department and Mobile Detroit area.” Main said according to a Morning establishments. When human life into the gath- tirelessly over the past Medical Response Am- Thomas was arrested Sun article. those establishments ering. [striking Keller three days,” Main said, bulance Service. on a 10-count felony Bunting was taken closed, Kenneth and the and Bunting].” “to take a very chaotic warrant for the shoot- by private car to a local others heard about an The release continued, scene involving dozens ing early last Saturday Emergency Department, afterhours gathering on “Kenneth and the others of witnesses, a large then fled the scene and amount of social me- returned to the Detroit dia evidence, multiple Local Racer Honors Veterans area.” search warrants and witness interviews to Willis McKenzie, also On Friday, April 30th, who continue to serve.” Sheriff Man said the known as “Bug” to close 2021, Bug will be rac- This race will take place group did not have any develop a suspect, issue friends and family, has ing a car dedicated to at the Mount Pleasant connections to the Mt. a warrant and apprehend been racing since he was local veterans, with the Pleasant community, the the person accused of Speedway. Attending apartment complex or committing this crime.” One suspect is in custody 17 years old. Bug enjoys names of around 300 this event is a great, and officers say their may the adrenaline rush of veterans represented on inexpensive way to sup- CMU, calling the shoot- The Sheriff’s Office be other arrests. racing and inherited his the vehicle. Bug chooses port the community. It’s ing “random.” has been assisted by the father’s passion for rac- to honor the veterans a family friendly event. ing. Bug has participated because “they gave Discounted tickets are Sizzle this summer with our in approximately 600 everything for us, and available for college races in his 29 years of someone needs to show students and seniors. Epaper! On ANY device! racing. In the words of our appreciation for Veterans can come see his niece Robin, Bug is them [because] with- themselves represented a “caring, laidback, easy out them, we couldn’t on Bug’s car. 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Page 8 - The Press - October 25, 2019 Page 8 - The Press - October 25, 2019 Sports Sports Page 8 - The Press - October 25, 2019 Eagle runners place 14th at state finals Sports by Ben Murphy Eagle runners place 14th at state finals A pleasant fall day led to great day of racing for the by Ben Murphy
Marion cross country team on Saturday. The Eagles A pleasant fall day led to great day of racing for the competed at the class D state finals at Shepherd, where Marion cross country team on Saturday. The Eagles the Lady Eagles were able to come up with a 14th place competed at the class D state finals at Shepherd, where Eagle runners place 14th at state finals the Lady Eagles were able to come up with a 14th place finish. finish. “The weather was practically perfect for running and “The weather was practically perfect for running and our runners responded with a great outing,” head coach by Ben Murphy our runners responded with a great outing,” head coach Jason Keeler said. “While the course was modified from the normal path and a little soft from the abundant rain Jason Keeler said. “While the course was modified from we’ve received, the changes actually added another the normal path and a little soft from the abundant rain trip over the one hill of any significance, making it a little more challenging than it normally is at the Class A pleasant fall day led to great day of racing for the we’ve received, the changes actually added another D meet. In spite of the changes, nearly everyone on the team raced well and earned a personal record time.” trip over the one hill of any significance, making it a The girls were led by Sara England and Chloe Philo Marion cross country team on Saturday. The Eagles little more challenging than it normally is at the Class coming in 85th and 89th in times of 24:24 and 24:26. Elizabeth Fouch was 104th and Nolah Grundy was D meet. In spite of the changes, nearly everyone on the 105th in times of 25:25 and 25:37, Andrea Weaver competed at the class D state finals at Shepherd, where team raced well and earned a personal record time.” placed 109th at 26:14, Selena Quintero crossed 120th in a time of 27:43 and Lisah Buchanan was 134th in a time the Lady Eagles were able to come up with a 14th place The girls were led by Sara England and Chloe Philo of 31:06. coming in 85th and 89th in times of 24:24 and 24:26. The boys only had four runners and did not tally a team score. Aidan Timko led the boys with a 116th finish. Elizabeth Fouch was 104th and Nolah Grundy was place finish in a time of 20:49, Eric Williams was 120th at 20:56, Jordan Wood was 164th at 23:01 and Trey 105th in times of 25:25 and 25:37, Andrea Weaver Davis placed 181st at 26:09. “The weather was practically perfect for running and placed 109th at 26:14, Selena Quintero crossed 120th in “It is super hard to pick out a single individual who had a stand out race but I think Chloe and Andrea for a time of 27:43 and Lisah Buchanan was 134th in a time the ladies and Eric and Trey for the boys had the biggest our runners responded with a great outing,” head coach of 31:06. improvements over previous best times,” Keeler said. “For many on our team, this was the first time running Jason Keeler said. “While the course was modified from The boys only had four runners and did not tally this course and racing with this much good competi- a team score. Aidan Timko led the boys with a 116th tion and I really think the results show the effect of the effort they have put in over the length of the season. It’s the normal path and a little soft from the abundant rain place finish in a time of 20:49, Eric Williams was 120th the perfect time to be reaching our peak performance as at 20:56, Jordan Wood was 164th at 23:01 and Trey regionals is peeking around the corner.” Marion returns to Shepherd today (Friday) when it we’ve received, the changes actually added another Davis placed 181st at 26:09. runs in a division four regional race. The Lady Eagles were crowned conference champs and placed high last week in the state championships. “It is super hard to pick out a single individual who trip over the one hill of any significance, making it a had a stand out race but I think Chloe and Andrea for little more challenging than it normally is at the Class the ladies and Eric and Trey for the boys had the biggest Marion earns key win over Check It Out! 3 bdrms • 5.8 acres improvements over previous best times,” Keeler said. Vestaburg, 24-16 D meet. 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Page 3 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - April 30, 2021 Second Front Page Farmer’s Market opens in Farwell Clare Small Business Week starts Sunday According to their com/ClareChamber/ Facebook post, the Clare The #shopsmall event Area Chamber of Com- has been made possible merce has BIG plans for through the generosity of National Small Business the following businesses: Week with a “Customer Platinum Sponsors: Appreciation & Gift MidMichigan Medical Certificate Giveaway Center – Clare; and Isa- Campaign!” bella Bank. How it works: Dur- Gold Sponsors: Ad- ing the week of May 2nd vanced Battery Concepts; through the 8th, the Clare Wood’s Household; Buc- Area Chamber of Com- cilli’s of Clare; and merce will post a local 98.5UPS; and Jackson business gift certificate Street Chapel. giveaway on either their Silver Sponsors: Ace event page or on their Hardware; Jay’s Sport- Facebook page. Comment ing Goods; Letherer on the post, like it, and Truss and Wall Systems, share it for a chance to Inc.; Rudy’s Tobacco win. On that day the com- Shop; Cops & Dough- ments will be entered into nuts – Clare City Bakery; the drawing for that gift Johnston Elevator; Jim certificate. Only one entry Colville Crop Insurance; Farwell’s Farm, Arts and Craft Market opens tomorrow. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May 1st to per person per day. MidMichigan Col- October 2nd. Feel free to get creative lege; StageRight; Clare and have some fun! Automotive; Edward By Pat Maurer weekly Farm, Arts and They offer Double http://www.farwellfarm- Please remember Jones; Sharpco Welding Review Correspondent Craft Market in the pole Up Food Bucks. Stretch ersmarket.org/ that the gift certificate and Fabrication; Com- building on the corner of your food bucks further... The market will be giveaways will only be pass Drug Screening; Beginning tomor- Illinois and Hall Streets. Bring your SNAP Bridge open every Saturday posted on the Facebook Michael Leary Agency row, May 1st Farwell The Parks and Recre- Card to Farwell Farmers’ from May 1 to October 2, event page, so make sure Farm Bureau; Mancino’s will once again have a ation Committee, which Market info booth and according to their flyer. to invite your friends and of Clare; and Great Lakes weekly Farmer’s Market oversees the Farmer’s start doubling up! Their Facebook page family to participate in Fireworks. each Saturday through Market, includes Market Free spaces are also said, “Alongside of all the the fun while supporting Please feel free to the summer. The Grand Manager Robinson, Allen available to non-profit or- fresh produce, homemade local small businesses! contact the Clare Area Opening, from 9 a.m. to Brewer, Linda Williams, ganizations for fundrais- crafts and baked goods, Also, please remember Chamber of Commerce 2 p.m. will feature ap- Gena Hamilton and Vicki ing. Contact the FFM for the Farmers Market has to give the Clare Area for sponsorship opportu- proximately ten vendors, Hamilton. more information today! some great upcoming Chamber of Commerce’s nities or with any ques- Market Manager Bella The market accepts “We are still accepting events and kid’s crafts! If Facebook page a LIKE: tions. Robinson said, although EBT’s. The program vendors for the 2021 sea- you are a farmer/grower, https://www.facebook. the number varies. revolves around a token son,” Bella said. Anyone artisan, crafter, baker or Their motto is “Fresh. system. EBT/SNAP, interested can contact her food truck the Village of Local. Friendly.” Credit and Debit card- at 989-588-9926 or email Farwell Farmers Market Manton woman Since 2012, the holders exchange their farwellfarmmarket12@ has a spot for you!” Farwell Village Coun- benefits at a wireless card gmail.com. arrested for cil has sponsored the terminal. Visit their website at unlawful weapon On April 25, 2021 at 5:20 p.m., troopers from the Clare County extends state of emergency Mount Pleasant Post were working a Traffic Safety Initiative on M-115 near 18 Mile Road in Highland By John Raffel agreement between the allow animal control for all county buildings Township of Osceola County. Troopers conducted a Correspondent county’s prosecuting at- to replace a part-time with Conti LLC, pending traffic stop on a south bound SUV for traveling 94mph torney’s office and MGT secretary who will be review from the county in a 55mph zone. HARRISON – The of America Consulting. resigning attorney. A subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the Clare County Board Commissioners ap- with a part-time animal A motion to replace the driver, a 33-year-old Manton woman, for Carrying a of Commissioners last proved allowing the control officer at no -ad main door on the court- Concealed Weapon (pistol) on her person, in a mo- week declared a state of prosecuting attorney to ditional cost to the animal house for $8,582 failed tor vehicle. The woman was driving on a suspended emergency for the county replace the child support control budget. to pass. license and had multiple outstanding warrants for her which shall continue until specialist retroactive to A motion failed to ap- The board adopted the arrest. She was lodged at the Osceola County Jail on termination by the board. Monday, April 19. prove the three-year HVC budget calendar for fiscal the Carrying a Concealed Weapon charge and is pend- The board approved The board voted to maintenance contract year 2022. ing her arraignment. the consulting service
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restores MMDC funding subdivisions in the County. BBy Pat Maurer mission. but I don’t think we should property by the Clare During Public Comment *Approval to allow a Correspondent County Sheriff’s Offi ce for Valerie Kusiak of Hearts In other business at the County adopts $12.4 million budget, do this until the end of the County meeting: Request For Proposals to the construction of a pole for Mid Michigan told the With the County’s fund year. *Phelps are Region 7 complete subdivision plats MMDC’s current barn there that would be board that, “commercial into ownership parcels/ balance declining and activity is taking over our Director Bob Brown gave contract with the County shared with the Sheriff’s shapefi les. despite some controversy Offi ce to store equipment natural resources area,” an annual update on the between board members, expires December 31. Mc- area Agency on Aging. *Approval of Statu- Bryde told the board that and vehicles including the noting that Clare County tory Finance Commit- the County Commission mobile advocacy center has approximately 18 *A presentation was restores MMDC funding subdivisions in the County. MMDC would hold off given by Dr. Karen Moore tee meeting minutes of approved 5-2 an estimated FREE BBy Pat Maurer During Public Comment mission. billing for next year until during the winter months. gravel pits. “How come August 26 in the amount property by the Clare $12,396,266 balanced on the MIDC court fund- but I don’t think we should In other business at the *Approval to allow a July. If approved the grant In a letter to the board, our roads are so bad?” she of $141,221.51 and Sep- AVAILABLE Correspondent budget of revenues and ex- ing for indigents. She do this until the end of the County Sheriff’s Offi ce for Valerie Kusiak of Hearts funds would come through she wrote that the 36 by 48 asked. “We don’t need tember 9 in the amount of County meeting: Request For Proposals to penditures for 2020 at their foot structure was estimat- any more.” She asked reported that the Courts the construction of a pole for Mid Michigan told the meeting Wednesday morn- in April. determine who is indigent $47,371.05. year. complete subdivision plats Senior Services-Council ed to be complete this fall. what the annual income *Approval of an agree- With the County’s fund board that, “commercial *Phelps are Region 7 ing. Commissioners Dale Mark Hugo Contracting for the Board members and that MIDC does not MMDC’s current barn there that would be into ownership parcels/ Majewski and Samantha on Aging Director Lori handle any fi nances. ment with the Department balance declining and Director Bob Brown gave Phelps added her support, of Essexville will be the was and if they received of Treasury for Clare contract with the County shared with the Sheriff’s activity is taking over our Pitchford voted no. contractor for the project. benefi ts. Also how much * Approval of Memo- an annual update on the shapefi les. Commissioner Dale saying, “We are presently randum of Understanding County audits for fi scal The Clare County Review despite some controversy Offi ce to store equipment natural resources area,” working on a Community She said the new building money could be saved if years 1019, 20 and 21. expires December 31. Mc- *Approval of Statu- Majewski said “My big- wouldn’t cost the county the County took over the between the County and between board members, noting that Clare County area Agency on Aging. gest concern is that we Development Block Grant the Prosecutor’s Offi ce on *Approval for Senior Bryde told the board that and vehicles including the tory Finance Commit- that would offset the costs anything as they have Road Commission. Byard Services to hire a part-time the County Commission *A presentation was aren’t addressing the fund already raised “$75,000, replied that the County behalf of the Ten16 Recov- OLUME O Established 1947 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 mobile advocacy center has approximately 18 for MMDC. She told the ery Network. Title V worker, a driver V 73, N . 18 balance. We have no more MMDC would hold off given by Dr. Karen Moore tee meeting minutes of board, “I’m sure we will are awaiting notifi cation BOC chair receives just for medical transporta- approved 5-2 an estimated during the winter months. gravel pits. “How come money coming in.” on a $10,000 grant and over $9,000 annually and *Approval of an billing for next year until August 26 in the amount The fund balance, get the funds, we’ve done amendment to the agree- tion part-time and to give $12,396,266 balanced our roads are so bad?” she on the MIDC court fund- it before and we will do it are in conversations with the other board members all Home Health Aides a July. If approved the grant In a letter to the board, of $141,221.51 and Sep- down to approximately a funder for the remaining each get just over $8,000 ment with the Michigan Mid Michigan’s Most Widely Circulated Weekly Newspaper • Serving all of Clare County • 989-386-4414 • On Line at www.clarecountyreview.com budget of revenues and ex- ing for indigents. She $80,000 for the coming again.” Supreme Court State Court .50 per hour increase, all she wrote that the 36 by 48 asked. “We don’t need “It is our job to look at cost. The total estimated but that they don’t get funded through the Area funds would come through reported that the Courts tember 9 in the amount of year, County Administra- price is $92,850.00 benefi ts. Administrative Offi ce and penditures for 2020 at their foot structure was estimat- any more.” She asked tor Tracy Byard said, was what’s best for the County. the 80th District Court – on Aging. in April. $47,371.05. These are good deals for The Board of Commis- Commissioner Leonard *Approval of monthly meeting Wednesday morn- what the annual income determine who is indigent bolstered with an addi- sioners approved the lease Strouse read parts of a let- Veterans Treatment Court. Senior Services-Council ed to be complete this fall. *Approval of an agree- tional $300,000 transferred us,” Kleinhardt said. *Approval to develop expenses for August total- ing. Commissioners Dale and that MIDC does not About another fund- of the property for $1 per ter from the Farm Bureau ing $2,338,114.51 with Mark Hugo Contracting for the Board members from the excess in the year, to be renewed annu- encouraging the County to GIF layers for better map- on Aging Director Lori ment with the Department Delinquent Tax Revolving ing cut, Don Kolander of ping of properties and General Fund expenses Majewski and Samantha was and if they received handle any fi nances. County Parks and Recre- ally. take over the road com- Phelps added her support, of Essexville will be the of Treasury for Clare Fund, in addition to the totaling $909,789.97. Pitchford voted no. * Approval of Memo- budgeted $750,000 from ation said they are looking saying, “We are presently contractor for the project. benefi ts. Also how much for grant funds and ways Commissioner Dale randum of Understanding County audits for fi scal our already diminishing working on a Community She said the new building money could be saved if years 1019, 20 and 21. fund, have been added to to keep Parks and Recre- County adopts $12.4 million budget, Majewski said “My big- between the County and balance the year Treasurer ation in existence. “I am wouldn’t cost the county the County took over the Development Block Grant *Approval for Senior Jenny Beemer-Fritzinger pursuing grant money, if gest concern is that we the Prosecutor’s Offi ce on I do receive grant funds that would offset the costs anything as they have Road Commission. Byard Services to hire a part-time said after the meeting. aren’t addressing the fund already raised “$75,000, replied that the County behalf of the Ten16 Recov- She said the ending I would like the board to for MMDC. She told the ery Network. Title V worker, a driver fund balance for 2019 renegotiate to keep Parks balance. We have no more BOC chair receives just was $1,289,112, but ap- and Rec.” board, “I’m sure we will are awaiting notifi cation for medical transporta- Kolander also urged money coming in.” over $9,000 annually and *Approval of an propriations at the end of get the funds, we’ve done on a $10,000 grant and tion part-time and to give the meeting Wednesday the board to reinstate the The fund balance, the other board members amendment to the agree- lowered that amount by MMDC. “These people restores MMDC funding subdivisions in the County. are in conversations with create jobs. That’s a mission. it before and we will do it all Home Health Aides a $77,000 to $1,212,112 BBy Pat Maurer During Public Comment down to approximately each get just over $8,000 ment with the Michigan service they provide. We but I don’t think we should property by the Clare *Approval to allow a again.” a funder for the remaining .50 per hour increase, all when the Board had to ap- Correspondent In other business at the $80,000 for the coming cost. The total estimated but that they don’t get Supreme Court State Court propriate $42,000 for the would be making a mis- Valerie Kusiak of Hearts “It is our job to look at funded through the Area State Child Care Fund and take if we let them go.” do this until the end of the County Sheriff’s Offi ce for year, County Administra- Administrative Offi ce and The County may be hit County meeting: Request For Proposals to what’s best for the County. price is $92,850.00 benefi ts. on Aging. approve another appro- the construction of a pole for Mid Michigan told the tor Tracy Byard said, was The Board of Commis- Commissioner Leonard the 80th District Court – priation for $35,000 for the for another big expense in year. complete subdivision plats These are good deals for *Approval of monthly County Child Care Fund. the next couple of years. *Phelps are Region 7 bolstered with an addi- Veterans Treatment Court. Clare County Drain With the County’s fund board that, “commercial sioners approved the lease Strouse read parts of a let- A motion by Commission- MMDC’s current barn there that would be us,” Kleinhardt said. *Approval to develop expenses for August total- Commissioner Carl Parks into ownership parcels/ tional $300,000 transferred of the property for $1 per ter from the Farm Bureau er David Hoefl ing to allow was at the meeting to re- balance declining and activity is taking over our Director Bob Brown gave About another fund- ing $2,338,114.51 with the payment contingent shared with the Sheriff’s from the excess in the encouraging the County to GIF layers for better map- on the DHS working with quest the County’s support contract with the County shapefi les. ing cut, Don Kolander of year, to be renewed annu- General Fund expenses for a $125,000 loan for despite some controversy an annual update on the Delinquent Tax Revolving ping of properties and Texas on a needed home Offi ce to store equipment natural resources area,” ally. take over the road com- study for a child custody the Little Tobacco Drain expires December 31. Mc- *Approval of Statu- County Parks and Recre- totaling $909,789.97. Board. He said of $1 mil- between board members, area Agency on Aging. Fund, in addition to the issue was not supported. and vehicles including the noting that Clare County ation said they are looking He voted against the mo- lion borrowed earlier, only Bryde told the board that budgeted $750,000 from about $10,000 was left. *A presentation was tory Finance Commit- for grant funds and ways tion to pay the apportion- the County Commission mobile advocacy center has approximately 18 our already diminishing ments. The $250,000 bond MMDC would hold off tee meeting minutes of to keep Parks and Recre- “We have to do this,” issue would be through approved 5-2 an estimated given by Dr. Karen Moore fund, have been added to Commission Chair Jack Isabella Bank. The resolu- during the winter months. gravel pits. “How come ation in existence. “I am tion pledges “full faith Call or Fax or Bring in your billing for next year until August 26 in the amount balance the year Treasurer Kleinhardt said. “We don’t on the MIDC court fund- pursuing grant money, if have a choice.” and credit for the prompt $12,396,266 balanced In a letter to the board, our roads are so bad?” she Jenny Beemer-Fritzinger payment of 70 percent of July. If approved the grant of $141,221.51 and Sep- I do receive grant funds Prosecutor Michelle ing for indigents. She Ambrozaitis said after the principal and interest Bob David checks out the samples at Maxwell’s Flowers at last years, “A Taste of Clare.” budget of revenues and ex- asked. “We don’t need said after the meeting. on the Note and any Note funds would come through she wrote that the 36 by 48 I would like the board to the meeting that a home 2018 Photos by Damon DuBois tember 9 in the amount of She said the ending study with two Michigan issue to refi nance the Note penditures for 2020 at their reported that the Courts renegotiate to keep Parks for the Drainage District. foot structure was estimat- any more.” She asked fund balance for 2019 children’s father, who lives in April. $47,371.05. and Rec.” in Texas, is a legal matter The previously estimat- meeting Wednesday morn- determine who is indigent was $1,289,112, but ap- between DHS and the ed cost of the renovation to 2nd annualMaxwell’s Taste Flowers of & Clare set for Saturday ed to be complete this fall. what the annual income Kolander also urged the Little Tobacco Drain, By Pat Maurer Senior Services-Council *Approval of an agree- propriations at the end of courts, and was the cause Correspondent Gifts, Apple Tree Lane, ing. Commissioners Dale for the Board members and that MIDC does not the board to reinstate the of the needed $42,000 which runs through the Four Leaf Brewing, Mark Hugo Contracting the meeting Wednesday appropriation in the State northern part of Isabella Witbeck’s Family Foods on Aging Director Lori ment with the Department County, through Clare City A big event in the City Majewski and Samantha handle any fi nances. MMDC. “These people Child Care Fund. of Clare will take place & Fuel, Hungry Howie’s of Essexville will be the was and if they received lowered that amount by The beginning fund and through Grant Town- Pizza, CULA FOODS, Phelps added her support, of Treasury for Clare create jobs. That’s a ship where it connects this weekend when the Pitchford voted no. * Approval of Memo- $77,000 to $1,212,112 balance for 2020 is now Clare Area Chamber of Buccilli’s Pizza of Clare, contractor for the project. benefi ts. Also how much service they provide. We the lowest since 2009 at with the Tobacco River, Dairy Phil, Mancinos’ of saying, “We are presently was $7.5 million. Parks Commerce presents the County audits for fi scal when the Board had to ap- $1,212,112. second annual “Taste of Clare, Ponderosa Steak List, Prints, Plans & Ideas randum of Understanding Commissioner Dale money could be saved if would be making a mis- Kleinhardt said, “If we said the project is “mov- House, and Clare Big Boy! She said the new building propriate $42,000 for the ing forward.” The funds Clare!” working on a Community years 1019, 20 and 21. take if we let them go.” don’t pass this budget we With a ticket to the Tickets are $10 each Majewski said “My big- between the County and State Child Care Fund and will have to meet next will pay for the removal of and will be available for wouldn’t cost the county the County took over the The County may be hit buildings along the course great event participants Development Block Grant *Approval for Senior approve another appro- week and make some can enjoy samples of the purchase at the Clare Area gest concern is that we the Prosecutor’s Offi ce on major cuts. We will have of the drain. Parks said he Chamber of Commerce. anything as they have Road Commission. Byard for another big expense in couldn’t give an accurate best the City has to offer. that would offset the costs Services to hire a part-time priation for $35,000 for the to cut people.” Participating businesses The Clare Area Chamber behalf of the Ten16 Recov- the next couple of years. Byard said, “We have estimate of the costs until of Commerce is located in aren’t addressing the fund replied that the County County Child Care Fund. it is bid. in the Taste of Clare this for MMDC. She told the already raised “$75,000, Clare County Drain to adopt the budget by the Saturday has doubled, ac- the Historical Clare Depot. Title V worker, a driver 30th.” Commissioner Fitzpat- On the day of the event, balance. We have no more ery Network. A motion by Commission- rick asked when the drain cording to Clare Chamber Sampling the goodies at Cops and Doughnuts are awaiting notifi cation BOC chair receives just Commissioner Carl Parks After a report from Executive Director Damon Bonnie N Clyde’s Most board, “I’m sure we will for medical transporta- er David Hoefl ing to allow Jim McBryde and Pam was installed and when Wanted Pizza and The money coming in.” *Approval of an was at the meeting to re- any work had been done DuBois. well as My 1043 and 92.3 Chamber of Commerce on a $10,000 grant and over $9,000 annually and the payment contingent O’Laughlin of the Middle “Last year we only had Wild Pumpkin will be FM.” DuBois said. with any questions at get the funds, we’ve done tion part-time and to give quest the County’s support Michigan Development to it. distributing their samples amendment to the agree- on the DHS working with Parks replied that no nine participating busi- Contact the Clare Area (989)386-2442. The fund balance, are in conversations with the other board members Corporation, the Com- nesses and now, for this from the Depot; the rest for a $125,000 loan for mission also voted 4-3 to improvements or renova- of the samples will be dis- it before and we will do it all Home Health Aides a Texas on a needed home tions to the drain had ever year, we have 18,” he said. Rudy’s Tobacco Shop LLC Brad Malley down to approximately ment with the Michigan the Little Tobacco Drain reinstate funding for the From 4 to 8 p.m. tributed at each individual a funder for the remaining each get just over $8,000 study for a child custody been made. 989-386-3513 We will provide you with a MMDC, contingent on business location (a map Well Drilling again.” .50 per hour increase, all He estimated later win- Saturday, September 21st, 1418 N. McEwan St. Suite B • Clare, MI Board. He said of $1 mil- MMDC’s help in acquiring a ticket to the event will will be provided). $80,000 for the coming Supreme Court State Court issue was not supported. ter or early spring when Monday - Saturday 24 Hour cost. The total estimated but that they don’t get potential technology grant get participants a sample DuBois urged every- “It is our job to look at lion borrowed earlier, only bids would be let and said 9:30am - 6:30pm Emergency Service funded through the Area He voted against the mo- funds that would pay bring of food or beverage from one to come and enjoy year, County Administra- Administrative Offi ce and he is hoping the project Sunday 11am - 4pm 989-772-2765 about $10,000 was left. a little over $18,000 to any of the following busi- the event. “Take a tour of price is $92,850.00 benefi ts. will begin in 2020. 1-800-717-6022 what’s best for the County. on Aging. tion to pay the apportion- the county and more than nesses: Bonnie N Clyde’s Clare area businesses for premium cigars the 80th District Court – The $250,000 bond Bethany Law, Executive 2 + 4 Well Repair tor Tracy Byard said, was ments. make up for the $12,500 Most Wanted Pizza, The food/beverage samples and ˝ ˝ The Board of Commis- Commissioner Leonard Director of the Norther e-cigs/Mods & 5˝ PVC Wells Drilled These are good deals for *Approval of monthly issue would be through annual cost of partnering Wild Pumpkin, Almost shopping!” e-liquids bolstered with an addi- Veterans Treatment Court. “We have to do this,” with MMDC. Michigan Alliance for “A Taste of Clare has sioners approved the lease Strouse read parts of a let- Isabella Bank. The resolu- Children had another Up North, Trackside Meat us,” Kleinhardt said. expenses for August total- Commission Chair Jack Commissioner David Market, 505 Cafe, Cops been sponsored by all of Ryo pipe tobaccos Free Estimates *Approval to develop tion pledges “full faith request for the Board of the participating busi- & Tubes Lic # 372084 tional $300,000 transferred of the property for $1 per ter from the Farm Bureau Kleinhardt said. “We don’t Hoefl ing said, “It’s great Commissioners. & Doughnuts - Clare City About another fund- ing $2,338,114.51 with that we may get the grant Bakery, Timeout Tavern, nesses mentioned above as Pipes & More www.bradmalleywelldrilling.com from the excess in the year, to be renewed annu- encouraging the County to GIF layers for better map- have a choice.” and credit for the prompt She requested to lease ing cut, Don Kolander of General Fund expenses Prosecutor Michelle payment of 70 percent of Michigan’s Largest Delinquent Tax Revolving take over the road com- ping of properties and the principal and interest Selection of Pre-Owned Hershberger’s Pro Hardware County Parks and Recre- ally. totaling $909,789.97. Ambrozaitis said after Bob David checks out the samples at Maxwell’s Flowers at last years, “A Taste of Clare.” & Brand New Golf Carts. 3 Miles E. of Clare on Old US 10 to Leaton Rd., 1 Mile South on the Note and any Note 989-386-5338 quote for your projects Fund, in addition to the the meeting that a home 2018 Photos by Damon DuBois ation said they are looking issue to refi nance the Note budgeted $750,000 from study with two Michigan Seawalls for grant funds and ways children’s father, who lives for the Drainage District. GOLF CARTS BUILDING SUPPLIES The previously estimat- Roofing Siding ** Decks our already diminishing in Texas, is a legal matter WE TAKE PRIDE IN Trusses • Lumber • Siding • Roofi ng New Construction to keep Parks and Recre- ed cost of the renovation to 2nd annual Taste of Clare set for Saturday OUR GOLF CARTS! fund, have been added to between DHS and the By Pat Maurer Maxwell’s Flowers & New Houses • Pole Barns • Garages • Decks the Little Tobacco Drain, Sales • Service • Rental Quality Products • Competitive Pricing 989-588-0199 ation in existence. “I am courts, and was the cause Correspondent Gifts, Apple Tree Lane, 162 W. Ludington Dr., Farwell Licensed balance the year Treasurer which runs through the Outstanding Service of the needed $42,000 Four Leaf Brewing, 989-339-7215 & Insured pursuing grant money, if northern part of Isabella Jenny Beemer-Fritzinger appropriation in the State A big event in the City Witbeck’s Family Foods Child Care Fund. County, through Clare City & Fuel, Hungry Howie’s and through Grant Town- of Clare will take place The beginning fund this weekend when the Pizza, CULA FOODS, balance for 2020 is now ship where it connects Buccilli’s Pizza of Clare, with the Tobacco River, Clare Area Chamber of the lowest since 2009 at Commerce presents the Dairy Phil, Mancinos’ of $1,212,112. was $7.5 million. Parks Clare, Ponderosa Steak said the project is “mov- second annual “Taste of Kleinhardt said, “If we Clare!” House, and Clare Big Boy! don’t pass this budget we ing forward.” The funds Tickets are $10 each will pay for the removal of With a ticket to the will have to meet next great event participants and will be available for week and make some buildings along the course purchase at the Clare Area of the drain. Parks said he can enjoy samples of the major cuts. We will have best the City has to offer. Chamber of Commerce. 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COMMUNITY EVENTS VA Disability Law Center MAY 1 For more information go to www.clarecountydemocrats. VA Disability Law Center com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clarecountydems. MSU EXTENSION BEEF TEAM (269)436-8316 The MSU Extension Beef Team has once again organized MAY 13 & 20 Full Service Firm for Veterans regional Bull Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) Clinics. By identifying potential male fertility problems, producers can JOSHUA'S HOUSE Matthew R. Cooper, Attorney reduce the risk of a less than optimum breeding season. The Joshua’s House, a place of hope, is looking for some amazing Personal Injury, Wrongful Death MSUE Beef Team encourages producers to have BSE con- men and women to serve as client coaches for non-residential VA Disability Compensation ducted on their breeding bulls every year. programs! This volunteer training is on two Thursdays, May There is a clinic scheduled in Clare County, at the Stamper 13 and 20 from 6-9pm. At this discovery training, you will www.veteransdisabilitylawcenter.com Farms, on Saturday May 1, 2021. Producers wanting to learn more about this ministry to women and men facing get their bulls tested need to register by calling the MSU pregnancy and parenting challenges, how we serve clients, Extension Offi ce in Gladwin County at: (989)426-7741 or by and what it might look like for you to be involved. Would you like to be a part of this pro-abundant-life minis- emailing Kable at: [email protected]. Cost is $60 - $75 per bull when done at one of these MSUE Clinics. The price is try? Call or text today at (833)424-2229 to sign up for this dependent on bull numbers. The clinic starts at 9:00 AM. training. Directions to the farm will be given at the time of registration. Now Hiring! For more information on the BSE clinic in Harrison, please MAY 26 contact Kable Thurlow at the Gladwin County MSU Exten- sion offi ce at 989-426-7741, or email at [email protected]. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Annual Meeting for Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters Bus Drivers FREE DRIVE THRU MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBU- to be held May 26th at noon. TION $750 Signing Bonus (with conditions) At the Clare County Fairgrounds, 418 Fairlane St., Harrison, ON GOING MI 48625: Vehicle line up/registration begins at 9 a.m. Dis- $16 Per Hour After Probationary Period tribution is 10:30 a.m. until noon. One household per vehicle GRIEF SHARE Paid Training is encouraged. Please bring a government issued ID or piece Grief recovery seminar and support group: Meets at Clare of mail to meet residency requirements. Restrooms will NOT Assembly of God in Clare each Tuesday at 5:30pm. The All CDL Test Fees Reimbursed be available. If you do not have access to a vehicle or are church is located at 3557 E Colonville Rd. GriefShare fea- experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home and tures nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Apply at www.hlcsk12.net arrange for someone to bring a copy of your ID and a note Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” The Challenges or call allowing them to pick up food for you. The May 2021 dis- of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt tribution is sponsored by United Way of Clare and Gladwin and Anger.” 989-366-2029 Counties and the Greater Lansing Food Bank. For more information call Earline at (989)386-3232. MAY 7 MARION VFW Meetings every 2nd Thursday of the month, at 6pm (7pm SPRING RUMMAGE SALE will be held at First Congre- from April – November) at VFW Post 6015. For more infor- gational Church (211 W. Spruce St., Harrison) on Friday, May mation, contact Quartermaster Paul Bates at 231-942-8624, 7 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, May 8 from 9:00 or message the VFW Facebook page; For Hall rental, please AM to 3:00 PM. Safety precautions will be observed. Masks message the VFW Facebook page. are required. Community Schools REVOLUTIONARY WAR GRAVESITES WILSON-BLACKMER The Central Michigan Chapter of the Sons of American Revo- CHAPTER 105 D.A.V. lution are attempting to locate and identify gravesite of Any MEETINGS SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT Patriots/Veterans of the Revolutionary War 1775-1783, buried 7:00 P.M. in Clare County in order that we might identify and honor Veterans and family potluck at 11:30 am on MAY 7th their resting places. If you are aware of the grave sites of any Networking of these Founding Forefather Patriots, we would appreciate if PIANO CONCERT AT LIVING HOPE you would contact one of our offi cers listed below: Butler Pianist, Adea Badivuku is graduating on May 7th with her President Don Rothenberger- [email protected] Master’s Degree from CMU.. 1st Vice President Harry Rice- [email protected] Adea is from Kosovo. She will be returning home before Secretary Bernie Grosskopf- [email protected] Professional Knowledgeable Experienced moving to Reno, Nevada to study Respectfully, Norvil L. Brown, Chaplain for her Ph. D. She wants to treat the community with a con- cert before she leaves. LISTENING EAR SERVICES: PSA FOR CLARE, • Security Cameras The concert will be on May 4th at 7:00pm at Living Hope ISABELLA, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES • Customized Computer Training Lutheran Church, 2855 W Cadillac Dr, Are you Feeling Helpless, or Hopeless? Do you need some- • Business Phone Systems Farwell, MI. Just before the US10 overpass at M-115. one to talk to, or want to know where to fi nd assistance? Listening Ear Crisis Center is where help begins! Their • Computer Repair MAY 8 Professional Staff can listen, connect and support you with a • High Speed Internet veriety of community Resources. But most importantly, they • Domain, Website & Email Hosting THE FEEDING AMERICAN FOOD TRUCK WILL liston to you, the caller, and the strengths you bring. Listening • Troubleshooting & Technical Support BE AT THE MARION VFW HALL, 520 EAST MAIN Ear is "ALWAYS THERE". Their services are free and avail- STREET ON MAY 8, 2021. able 24 hours a day, every day. Through Listening Ear's Youth • On-Site Service REGISTRATION WILL BEGAIN AT 10:00 AM WITH Programs, they provide Prevention, Counseling, Emergency • Networks/Servers Design & Management FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW. Housing, and Crisis Services for Qualifi ed Youth through 21 • Back-up, Restoration & Data Recovery THE DRIVE THROUGH PROCEDURE IS STILL IN Years of age. If you are homless, they can off er housing while PLACE SO PLEASE HAVE YOUR VEHICLE READY TO you fi nish school, gain work experience, and learn to become RECEIVE THE FOOD. self-suffi cient. FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES OF FEEDING AMERI- IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM CLARE COUNTY: 231.743.9749 CAN, THERE IS A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) FAMILIES 9.8.9…3.8.6…2.7.7.4. www.networkingbutler.com FOR EACH VEHICLE TO RECEIVE THE FOOD IF YOU ARE CALLING FROM ISABELLA COUNTY: THAT IS BEING DISTRIBUTED. 9.8.9…7.7.2…2.9.1.8. “BEHIND EVERY PHONE CALL IS A ‘LISTENING MAY 11 EAR’!” GLADGLADWINWIN COMMUNITY OF HOPE FREE CLARE COUNTY ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS CLOTHING STORE ALAnon Listing of Group Meetings AA info toll free 866- Community of Hope free clothing store is next to Living 227-0015 Code to Type of Meeting TRADE & SALES Hope Lutheran Church, 2855 Cadillac Drive, Farwell East of C-Closed (attendance is limited to those who have a desire to M115 and Us 10 Overpass. We are open every Tuesday from stop drinking), O-Open (those who have questions about their PPAWNSHOPAWNSHOP 9:00am to 4:00pm including May 4, 2021, May 11, 2021, drinking or AA), OS-Open Speaker (when an AA or ALAnon May 18, 2021, and May 25, 2021. Donations to this cause member shares their experience, strength and hope) 989-426-6811 have been wonderful so we have lots of clothes especially for AL-ALAnon (Family and friends of alcoholics or problem children. There are clothes, shoes, jackets, hoodies, blankets, drinkers), B-Beginners meeting 1739 N. State St. (N-M18) • Gladwin sheets, towels, too many things to mention for everyone. We have diapers for men and women (2 packages per family). If OSCEOLA COUNTY 4-H you have need of some medical equipment such as walkers, Now enrolling new members for the 2021 year. Michigan BBUY,UY, SELL,SELL, PAWNPAWN beds, shower chairs, etc. please let us know and we will try 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-19 and off ers many club-based FFirearms,irearms, GGoldold & MMuchuch MMoreore to locate them for you. We are looking forward to seeing you programs such as crafts, textile, and science to name a few. and help you fi nd something for your family. Any questions There is no cost to join Osceola County 4-H. The 4-H slogan call Marian 1-989-544-2883 or DeLynn 1-989-588-9701. is “learn by doing” so please contact the Osceola County 3 MMONTHONTH PPAWNSAWNS PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK. KEEP SMILING AND MSU Extension at 231-832-6139 to start your “learn by do- 33%% + $$33 PPerer MMonthonth GOD BLESS YOU ALL ing” experience today.
MAY 12 CLARE COUNTY 4-H Quality New & Pre-Owned Now enrolling new members for the 2021 year. Michigan 4-H • Rifl es • Ammo THE CLARE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY is open to all youth ages 5-19 and off ers many club-based Regular monthly meetings the 2nd Wednesday every month, programs such as crafts, textile, and science to name a few. • Shotguns • Cross Bows 6:30 pm. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 12th. This will There is no cost to join ClareCounty 4-H. The 4-H slogan is • Scopes • Comp Bows be a remote meeting using ZOOM. You can attend either by “learn by doing” so please contact the Clare County MSU VIDEO or by PHONE. If you would like to attend, email ste- Extension at (989) 539-7805 to start your “learn by doing” [email protected]. The Public is welcome to all of our experience today or for more information contact Alex Sc- meetings and events. Hope to see you there! hunk at [email protected]
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Clare County Review/Marion Press - April 30, 2021 - Page 5 Clare, Clare County celebrate 150 years by Robert Knapp, time he worked with noto- Clare County Historical rious underworld figures Society member such as Meyer Lansky to facilitate illegal operations An engine of the Flint in the United States and and Pere Marquette abroad. Railroad pulled to a stop Ed. Note: He was amidst a few ramshackle generous in his support of buildings in early De- the City and the commu- cember 30, 1870. William nity named the “Garfield and John McEwan’s bet Library” after him. The had paid off: their plat name was changed in of property now had rail more recent years to the connection and so a bright Pere’ Marquette Distict future. Less than three Library. months later, on March The war years wore 16, 1871, the surveyed on Clare as they did on town plat was recorded everyone. A civilian air and the Village of Clare defense team took up obtained legal existence. position atop the Doherty The place was abuzz Hotel while many families with logging activity. sent sons and daughters White pine by the mil- off to war, some never to lions fell to meet the return. From the late 40s, boundless needs of a Clare continued to recede growing nation. Innumer- into being just another able board feet floated small northern Michigan down the Tobacco River town. Some oil remained toward Saginaw or passed to be exploited in the through town on flatcars county in a mini-boom while local mills turned during the 1960s, but oil out boards, shingles, and greatness did not return. barrels. Prostitution, mer- Fires devasted parts chants, bar fights, law- of downtown. Many old yers, swindlers, a fledg- homes were demolished ling newspaper—it was as the regional medical all there, a microcosm of center expanded. Toxic Michigan’s northern pine- waste threatened to poison lands frontier. Fires swept the city’s water supply. through the devastated, But these changes and debris laden forest. Flood- challenges were all suc- ing regularly soaked the cessfully met. Life for the town center. But, as the average person went on loggers picked up stakes quite undisturbed. United and headed north, farmers States Senator Debbie Sta- moved in. These hearty benow grew up in Clare souls bought the cut-over during the 60s, graduating land. They surveyed fields from Clare High School studded with stumps, before setting out on her imagined fields of corn long and influential politi- and wheat and beans, and cal career. set to work. Clare became Clare’s economy in the main market town the twenty-first century of area. It should be the Author Robert Knapp depended on its role as county seat! the locals a mercantile center. A tious Arthur J. Lacy came “The Mail Comes to clamored. But this was Check out our special Tabloid new, nationally known, not to be—first Farwell, to Clare in 1899. The Clare” murals in the new landmark, the Cops and then the almost non- famous “boy mayor,” his section celebrating Clare’s 150 years post office. Clare has more Doughnuts Clare Bakery, existent town of Harrison fellow townsmen elected Depression art than any him mayor at age 26 and coming in early May other Michigan town of emerged. The area around won that honor. Dismayed is alive with cottages and returned him four times in its size. - but not daunted by this - tourists during the sum loss, Clarites proceeded to all. He left Clare for De to the south saw an oil Although the Depres- After Isaiah Leebove mer and fall. Increasingly, create the finest town in troit and had a successful boom in 1928. Clare, also sion did not bring com- was gunned down by a the town is a manufactur- inland Michigan north of career as a lawyer. At the in the oil-rich Saginaw plete economic disaster, disgruntled associate in ing center as the city took Mt. Pleasant. The Calkins start of the Depression he Basin, came into its own a fine side-effect was the the Doherty Hotel in 1938, effective steps to lure made a name for himself as an oil town shortly creation of a good deal of the most famous mob- House offered first-rate working for banking relief companies to its industrial hospitality. Three or more thereafter. The population Depression art in town. ster in town was Samuel park. Where the Flint and and reform. The Democrat doubled. Out-of-towners The Federal Artist Project Garfield. Born in the doctors treated patients. Party nominated him for Pere Marquette Railroad There were two undertak- filled up the Doherty created four magnificent Jewish slums of Detroit, once passed through town, ers, nineteen saloons, dry governor, but he lost to Hotel as they explored and murals by Gerald Mast for Garfield came to Clare at a rails-to-trails path allows goods merchants, grocers, Republican Frank Fitzger- exploited the black gold. the high school audito- the same time as Leebove bikers and hikers to cross and for the same reason— barbers, a half-dozen ald in 1934. Isaiah Leebove, a lawyer rium as well as a statue the entire state, stopping, The first decades of the with close ties to the New of the Pioneer Mother by to facilitate a connection as the railroad engines did churches—everything a between criminals and oil town needed, including twentieth century were York City underworld, Samuel Cashwan for the 150 years ago, in the pros- the railroad that continued low-key times for Clare. came to organize invest- school’s front grounds. In exploitation. He remained perous city of Clare. - It continued to flourish as ments in the Clare oil addition, the Department a Clarite throughout his to offer the best connec a mercantile center for the tions south, east, and patch—investments that of the Treasury financed long life, during which area around, but nothing featured money from west. - Still, Clare was just set it apart. Then oil ar leaders of Detroit’s infa- - rived. A viable well came mous Purple Gang. Clare a small town. Success in for Saginaw investors fully gaining the status throve; there was almost of a City in 1891 did in 1925. Isabella County no Depression in town. not change that reality. There were fewer than 1,200 townsfolk in 1880 and scarcely more in 1920. But during those years three major figures emerged. The first was Alfred J. Doherty. He Monday-Friday 8:00am-9:00pm came to Clare in 1875 to Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm work first in the mills and then as a rural school- teacher; he died Clare’s leading citizen in 1929. Doherty represented the area as a state senator (1902-1908) and was boomed for the Republi- can gubernatorial nomina- tion in 1908. His finest monument, however, is the Doherty Hotel. Built on the ashes of the renowned Calkins House in1924, the hotel has been the center of Clare’s social and politi- I GOT cal activity for almost 100 (989) 506-3966 MY COVID19 years. 6019 East Broadway Road VACCINE! A young and ambi- Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 The Ultimate Wood Heat. 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Page A6 - The Clare County Review - April 30, 2021 Viewpoints Mike’s Musings Pat’s Bits & Pieces Michael Wilcox, Publisher/Editor Pat Maurer, Review Correspondent Academia must Wish I was looking for Recognize two sides morels I’m a firm believer that accountable will not It’s that time of year what their name was, both sides of a particu- eradicate the racism woven again and the morel but they were the first lar story need to be told, throughout the fabric of hunters are out and wildflowers other than before an intelligent deci- our society. The murder of many are reporting that dandelions I would find sion can be made. This is George Floyd, and more they are finding those in the spring. happening less and less in recently the killings of elusive, delicious fungi. I love all kinds of the year 2021. So many of Daunte Wright and Adam This time of year, I plants and flowers, but us are making decisions Toledo, and countless will always be miss- unfortunately, I have based on one set of facts, other Black and Brown ing them, along with a notorious “black which leads to stalemates people, is the tip of the the signs of spring we thumb.” I can kill most and careless decisions. iceberg. This is not only a enjoyed while living anything given enough No where is this problem within policing blood by a white cop. “on the Tobacco.” The time (including every more prevalent than in and our criminal justice Truth is however, property here is just one single house plant I tried the half acre of cattails academia. For a long time system. We see it in the many more whites die at acre instead of nearly to move to this place). along the north side of colleges have followed attack on voting rights, the the hands of cops, than five and we don’t have Still, I would try and the yard. Can you tell I the lead of their more disproportionate impact of Blacks, despite Blacks a woods, or many trees be a real gardener every am getting anxious? prestigious counterparts, COVID-19 on communi- committing far more at all. year and plant lots of We have discussed and have taught one set ties of color, inequities violent crimes than whites. We were so lucky stuff around that huge window boxes, some- of values and principles throughout our education For this college president when we lived there yard. I would always put thing I’ve always without providing system, and all levels of to write Floyd, Wright and because we almost the little sticker next to wanted, and vegetables the other side of the society.” Toledo are the tip of the always found a meal or each plant in so I could in five of the barrels we coin. Unfortunately the Then of course the bal- iceberg is simply irrespon- two of morels to enjoy. read it if I couldn’t brought with us when lack of impartiality has ance of the letter was how sible. Far more Blacks and Afraid those days are remember what I had we moved here. In those crept in to our high schools the college was presenting whites die in car accidents- over. That is unless we planted. we will put tomatoes and middle schools as several solutions to help many more, than at the manage to get up north Despite the size of the and beans, which are well. resolve racial inequities hands of police. at the right time to look yard here (only one acre a couple of growing I have often used my on campus. Maybe I’m And to bring in to the for them in the woods all together), we are in things that I do best son’s college experience naïve, but I think America argument voting rights, near the camper. the middle of discussing with. as an example. He is a has less racial inequities COVID and our educa- I always loved hunt- what we will be planting I may even plant one very intelligent young man than any other country tion system smacks of ing for them from the this spring. of those stupid magnolia and scores great grades on earth. Sure we can do partisanship. The percent- time I was a youngster. Just discussing it trees so I can watch it at his university. But the better, but to continually age of people that believe They are the only kind though because Jack bloom way too early and one-sided curriculums beat ourselves up is not the America is systemically of mushrooms I can feel says I have to wait until when it freezes (and it and sometimes ridiculous solution. If we are as racist racist is far less than those safe about. I remember the end of May to actu- always does) turn brown edicts from the college as some would like us to that do, and our colleges hunting for them in the ally plant flowers so the within a couple of administration make it believe, why are hundred need to recognize that fact. woods up north with frosts (we always have days…. then I can gripe difficult for my contrarian of thousands of immi- We need to teach both Mom and our neighbor a few) don’t kill them about it in this column son. grants and illegals pouring sides of the equation at all Alma. It was a good all. For perennials, I just like always. For instance the day across our borders, seeking levels of education. Stu- chance to go exploring know I really want some If all else fails I know after Derek Chauvin was a better life? dents should be given a too. I never did find a lot lilacs and at least one there is one spring found guilty of second de- I question whether choice. After hearing of those elusive morels or two flowering crab flower I am a real expert gree murder in the George George Floyd’s death had the liberal viewpoint and though. I just didn’t see trees. There’s nothing as at growing – dandeli- Floyd case, the president anything to do with rac- then the conservative, them, at least not until beautiful as those spring ons! We have always of his college felt the need ism. I believe Chauvin was they should be allowed to someone pointed them blooms and they smell had a bumper crop of to preach to his students a bad cop and certainly choose their own path and out to me. absolutely heavenly. those. And guess what? about racial injustice. deserved the guilty verdict, not be made to feel guilty I always did find In fact, I want to plant The flowers themselves Here’s what he wrote but I don’t believe race by professors, or even loads of wildflowers lots of trees (I really are editable. Rinse them, to each student: “We have was ever interjected into college presidents, if they when we lived on the miss them) around the dip in egg and then flour much work to do across all the trial proceedings. choose the least popular river though, especially yard. I want a couple or and fry them up… of our structures, organiza- Outside of the courtroom, path. After all, there is no white ones along the three of weeping wil- Yum, they taste just tions, and institutions to Floyd certainly was de- right or wrong philosophy, river bank. I don’t know lows along the edge of like a morel. eradicate systemic racial picted as a martyr- another only a choice. inequities and injustices. African American that had Holding Derek Chauvin been murdered in cold Proud to be a Pioneer May I walk with you? Jim Walter, Superintendent Clare Public Schools By Daniel Fachting, Ph.D. Our decisions make us who we are Our decisions make I’m grateful for all in our community, the New Age stuff us. The choices we make the support you’ve given most important of which Now and then, someone today define, in part, our over these last 15 months. is modeling what we hope will offer me a book about future whether we’re fac- For me, friendships and for our kids to become as spirituality, asking me to ing a personal crossroads, relationships are an invest- Pioneers. Be as purpose- read them and perhaps evaluating our COVID ment. Your willingness ful about protecting the give my opinion. Being a risk, selling a product, or to trust, ask meaningful dignity of those you curious and avid reader, I writing a story. Few skills questions, encourage, disagree with as you are welcome these opportuni- are more important than and support has made about making money…be ties. One of the ideas I the ability to make good all the difference. In a as purposeful about main- look for is how the author decisions. year filled with societal taining friendships with their potential can become defines us as human be- No, I’m not talking unrest, a hotly contested those on the other side of a very successful reality. Thanks for all that you ings. Who are we? What Daniel Fachting, Ph.D. is a about which tie to wear, presidential election, and the political aisle as you I have noticed is that many Licensed Psychologist, Lay which toothpaste to buy, COVID…I know we can are committed to your be- do in our schools and of these books are written Minister at Our Lady of or even which brand of discuss anything and still liefs. You are masters of community, and for mak- for people who have been Hope Parish in Clare, and truck to consider – though remain friends. We all influence among our kids, ing Clare a great place to injured by religion. Some Chancellor for Knights of we often overanalyze play many important roles and with your influence live and learn! of the churches in our Columbus Council #3029. these. Problems whose childhoods put the em- He can be reached at facht- answers are “gray” are [email protected] phasis of the religious and or by calling (989) 386- the toughest to answer. spiritual life on heaven and 8166. Despite in depth research Letters continue on page 12 hell. Some of us, including and speaking to experts in Letters myself, accepted a belief union with him. We know the field, the answer(s) is that we were depraved and that we are not his equal. still often unclear. Experi- Bills will restrict voting rights corrupted and that there While the Bible teaches ence plays a role, and so Dear Editor: Why? Shouldn’t those Instead, by circumventing was no good in us. God that we are (s)ons and (d) does that pesky gut feeling was portrayed as a vicious aughters of God, we are in order to decide the best Michigan State leg- elected to governmental the clerks who consistently islators have introduced train for their positions, God who was just wait- not the (S)on of God. course of action. office be at the forefront of ing for us to disobey so While the Holy Spirit In school, this has a package of thirty-nine efforts to improve access they have insulted their that we could be punished dwells in us and we are become increasingly dif- bills which they claim will to the ballot and to make integrity and have done the forever in an unending and created in his image, we ficult in the era of teacher strengthen and insure elec- the voting process easier? opposite. non-consuming fire. It was are not the Holy Spirit or shortage, and of course tion integrity. The explana- Instead, these bills would They have introduced ugly and untrue! the Father. the age of COVID. We tions for their motivation do the opposite. eleven more bills that dem- A response to this erro- Many of the problems are often challenged to are not truthful. That this They have introduced onstrate a significant lack neous teaching is the New we have in this world are think in terms of years, not past 2020 election was the seventeen bills that would of knowledge and existing Age stuff that recognizes a direct result of our trying days. Quick choices in most secure and well-run harm election administra- procedure. I’ve received the evil present in such to elevate our selves to our school system happen in this state and across the tion by making the entire a mailing from my state ideas, but takes it to the the level of God. I am not every day, but making nation is well-documented process more cumbersome. senator claiming that these extreme of saying that we God. I am his child. I am meaningful decisions often fact despite the ongoing Why? Shouldn’t they have bills will increase access to as humans are on the same not Jesus, but his follower. must be done with care for attempts to rewrite history consulted the municipal and improve the election level as God. Sometimes I am not the Shepherd, the long-term effects of and convince voters of the clerks all across this state process. Actually, they indicating that we have the but the sheep. We have our direction. The most opposite. for input as to whether would do the opposite. same powers as God and a promise from God that successful school districts These legislators have there were improvements Why? that we are equal with Je- someday all will be well, are keenly “future-orient- introduced eleven bills they would welcome sus as Sons and Daughters but it can only happen ed.” We are occasionally to restrict voting rights. and what they would be? Lois Schwartz of God. New Age people when all of us give our forced to “react,” just as teach that the Church only lives to God and follow his we did in the spring of Shame on Mike for not fact checking wants to control us and teaching as outlined in the 2020. But in order to keep us afraid, using fear Bible. Someone once said forge ahead for our kids Dear Mike, In the April 23 issue of claim, you would have and guilt and shame as that if you want to make and community, we had to I feel that you, as the The Press, a letter, writ- found out that it is abso- tools of control. the world a better place, quickly re-orient and think publisher of community ten by Christine Pechack lutely false. There was no Those of us who have start with yourself, by giv- about the year or years newspapers, should make cited a study by Stanford such study. encountered Jesus know ing yourself to God, letting ahead. every attempt to check University which claimed https://www.factcheck. that New Age stuff is in his love transform you. This means we’re the accuracy and truth of that “face masks have org/2021/04/scicheck-sto- error in that we know that “May the Lord bless constantly envisioning everything in your news- absolutely zero chance of ries-falsely-cite-stanford- God does not control us, and keep you. May He let the future. Technology, papers. preventing the spread of study-to-misinform-on- but his love invites us His face shine upon you online offerings, keeping Specifically, the accu- COVID-19.” face-masks/ to happiness and joy in and give you His peace.” kids connected in person, racy of the information in Had you spent thirty Please, in the future, meaningfully question- the “Letters to the Editor.” seconds “Googling” this check the accuracy of the The ing the status quo and the information sent to your Clare County Review “experts,” are all a part of Letter on masks inaccurate papers by readers. envisioning. I may sound a little like my dad, but Dear Editor: was not affiliated with Thank you, The we’re trying to examine I read Christine institution. Stanford Med- Frank Berry Press the future consequences Pechacek’s letter in icine, in a Twitter post Midland 135 N. McEwan Clare MI 48617-1402 of all our actions, taking which she called every- said it “strongly supports Phone: 989-386-4414 a few deep breaths before one who wears a mask to the use of face masks we proceed, and taking combat Covid-19 a cow- to control the spread of Read all the Editor/Publisher: Mike Wilcox care to stay healthy our- ard and then cites a study COVID-19.” CORRESPONDENTS: ADVERTISING REPS: selves. After 15 months it she said was done by I’d like to suggest that news, columns, Pat Maurer, Ben Murphy, Mike Wilcox,Kathee Cannon would be easy for “deci- Stanford University that the Review be careful obituaries and John Raff el,Julie Traynor, GRAPHIC CONSULTANT: sion fatigue” to set in, confirms her claim that in printing information Aaron Michell, & Elizabeth LaValle and serving the needs of masks are ineffective in from readers that may sports online at Carol Cope 1800 students and adults combating Covid-19. Had be harmful to the public clarecounty Ms. Pechacek done even and easily checked for OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE: is weighty business. But review.com Kieley Grider TECH MANAGER I’m pleasantly imagining the slightest research she accuracy before printing. Sherry Landon- SOCIAL MEDIA JORDAN WILCOX we’re going to make it would have found that Printing opinion is one successfully to the conclu- Stanford had NOTHING thing. Printing opinion to do with that study. In dressed as fact is another. Website Email Us At: [email protected] sion of the 2020-2021 updated weekly [email protected] school year. Thanks in fact, they disavowed the Thank you This newspaper is not responsible for mistakes in advertising beyond the cost of the space involved. large part to all of you. study and said its author Marty Johnson
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Wrona awarded scholarship Noah Wrona of Farwell High School was awarded a scholarship by the Lake George Boosters Club represented by Carol Maas. The scholarship will help Noah in his college studies. We wish him all the best.
Osceola Road Commission finalizing 2021 plans By John Raffel $799,200 from the Michigan summer. pavement. the estimated $139,000 cost. Correspondent Local Bridge program. The con- “We do not have a firm sched- • 170th Ave, Schofield Rd, “220th Avenue in Richmond tractor is Miller Development, ule yet, but expect the work to and 160th Ave from Hersey Township from Meceola Road MARION – Luke D. Houl- Inc. of Weidman, Michigan. be completed in July or August Road south the Meceola Road. to Two Mile Road will get an ton, Manager of the Osceola “Three Mile Road from this summer,” he said. “LeRoy Township is con- asphalt overlay with Richmond County Road Commission. said 125th Avenue east to the Hersey The chip seal project locations tributing $9,250 of the esti- Township contributing $80,000 his department is still working Township will be reconstructed are: mated $37,000 cost for 210th to the estimated $160,000 cost on finalizing some plans. and paved. The estimated cost is • 20 Mile Road from Lakola Avenue chip seal project and for the paving. Craft Road from The project to replace the 5th $450,000 with half of the fund- Road to the southbound US-131 Hersey Township is contribut- the Hersey River Bridge to 200th Avenue Bridge over the west ing coming from Meemo’s Farm. ramps. ing $27,000 of the estimated Ave and 200th Ave from the Pere branch of the Clam River, is This project is currently under • 20 Mile Road from M-115 $108,000 cost for the 170th, Marquette rail trail south to the expected to begin Monday, May construction and is expected to the west village limits of Schofield Road and 160th Ave end of the pavement will also be 17, and be completed by the first to be complete by the end of Marion. project,” Houlton said. “We also overlayed with Richmond Town- September. May 7 Mile Road from 100th • 20 Mile Road from the have a few paving projects set ship contributing $39,000 to the “The road will be closed Avenue east to 95th Avenue will east village limits of Marion to up with Hartwick and Richmond estimated $78,000 paving cost.” during construction with traffic be reconstructed and paved. The Clareola Road. Townships. 17 Mile Road in Houlton said there are several detoured to the east using 22 estimated cost is $350,000 with • 18 Mile Road from Pine Hartwick Township from 120th re-graveling projects set up in Mile Road, Kirby Road (Clare half of the funding coming from River School Road to 140th Ave to 110th Avenue will be Marion, Burdell, Highland, County) and County Line Road,” Osceola Township.” Avenue. widened a couple feet and over- Lincoln, Evart and Sherman Houlton said. “The project cost Houlton said there are several • 210th Avenue, 14 Mile layed this summer. Hartwick Townships. is estimated to be $886,000 chip seal projects scheduled this Road south to the end of the will be contributing $34,750 to and will be funded in part with Obituaries
Jeffery Gordon Crawford Eva Hazel Braley Jeffery Gordon Craw- with his hands and was ford; grandchildren, Piper, Eva Hazel Braley- age 60 ford, 56, passed away loved by many. He had a Blakelee, Josephine, and passed away on Thursday, peacefully at his home love and talent for running Jack. Jeff was predeceased April 22, 2021 at her home in Lake, MI on Sunday, big machinery and equip- by his father, Patrick in Lake. Eva was born on April 25 with his family by ment. He enjoyed spend- Crawford. October 22, 1960 in Michi- his side. Jeff was born in ing time with his kids and A private service will be gan City, Indiana, to parents Clare, MI on February 20, grandkids, flying his 1975 held at the Clare Chapel Walter Junior and Jenette 1965 to Patrick Crawford Grumman airplane, play- of Stephenson-Wyman (Colton) Braley. Eva worked and Bonita (Huntoon) ing his guitar, deer hunt- Funeral Home followed at Jay’s Sporting Goods Crawford. ing, playing on the lake, by burial at Cherry Grove where she met and was loved Jeff graduated from and traveling with his wife. Cemetery in Clare at 12 by many amazing people. Clare High School in Jeff is survived by his Noon with Military Hon- Anyone who met her or 1983. He enlisted in the wife, Lisa; children Ross ors. The Funeral ceremony knew her, instantly liked her. United States Army and (Laura Walton) Crawford will be live cast on the She loved fishing, quilting, served his country from of Clare, Rachael (Jason) Funeral Home’s Facebook crocheting, gardening, and 1983-1988. Jeff returned to Humphrey of Farwell, page beginning at 11 AM most of all, loved spend- Clare where he resided for and Riley (Katie Lochart) on Friday ing time with her nieces most of his life and raised resided until 2020. In April Crawford of Kalamazoo; Memorial Contributions and nephews. She will be by her parents and two his three children. He just 2020, they moved to their step-daughters Gretchen in honor of Jeff can be dearly missed by her sisters; sisters; Violet Elaine Ward, celebrated his 29th year future retirement home on Zimmerman of Ann Arbor made to the Pardee Cancer Madelene Smith of Lake, and Vicki Jean Mastantuono. of service at Consumers Crooked Lake. and Grace Zimmerman of Treatment Fund of Clare JoAnn Sliger and husband A memorial gathering is Energy. He started there as Jeff was a member of Auburn Hills; mother, Bo- County. On-line condo- Jerry of Novi, brothers; Wal- planned for Sunday, April a meter reader, then a tree the First United Methodist nita (Huntoon) Crawford lences may be left at www. lace Braley and wife Leeann 25th, 2021 from 12pm until trimmer, and then worked Church in Mt. Pleasant, (Jack Cotter) ; siblings, stephenson-wyman.com of Australia, Jeffery Braley 3PM, at the Campbell Stock- his way through the com- the Pilot’s Association Jennifer (Jamey) Carbeno, and wife Diane of Lake, and ing Funeral Home in Far- pany to become a lineman at the Clare Municipal Joe (Darlene) Crawford, many nieces and nephews. well. Strict Covid guidelines crew leader. In July 2014, Airport, and the Clare/ and Jason (Jennifer) Craw- Eva was preceded in death will be followed. Jeff married Lisa Zim- Farwell American Legion. merman (Cottle) from Mt. Jeff was a quiet, generous Pleasant where they then man who enjoyed working Brewer Bouchey Monument Co. Family owned since 1895 We have no salesmen & are not affi liated with funeral homes Coleman Fields has an All-Inclusive pricing. Visit our large iindoorndoor showroomshowroom Rent, meals, utilities, cable TV, personal/medical assistance, Wi-Fi, room furnishings, activities, and more are included in one monthly cost. 989-252-7532 www.burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com NNowow Available!Available! Call today to learn about our services, pricing FFactoryactory DirDirectect SaSavingsvings and waiver/aid programs that may benefit you. Free Up ttoo 50% OFF on Ask about our new resident move-in special that can save you $1,750! We are here to help Delivery CCrema�rema� onon VaultsVaults & UrnsUrns www.colemanfields.com every step of the way 211 N. Mill St. 288 West Old Orchard Trail, Coleman, MI Downtown St. Louis BUY DIRECT AND (989)681-3300 SAVE UP TO 50% Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 231-825-8191 • 211 N. Pine St., McBain www.brewerbouchey.com
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Sports Pioneers score 15 twice in twin win over Chip Hills by Ben Murphy victories. the final inning and John had a home run, Sports Writer Game one, which the struck out three batters two singles and four had two steals each. bases well, stealing a “We hit well and we total of 11 bases.” Pioneers won in five an gave up one hit. runs, Al Warner had The Clare baseball innings, had Westyn Clare racked up 15 three hits and scored ran the bases well, steal- Bouchey went four- team made the trip to Bryant get the win. He hits in all, led by Gar- twice and others with ing eight bases,” head for-four at the late, Chippewa Hills on Mon- tossed four innings and rett Stevenson who was hits were Jacob Recker, coach Dave Gould said. getting a double and day. The Pioneers came gave up three runs on four-for-four at the plate Jake Punches, Gage In game two, it was three singles, Tanner had home in a good mood, three hits, three strike- with two RBI. Kevin Beckner, Jon Bouchey more of the same as a double and a single, thanks to their 15-3 and outs and three walks. Tanner had a home run, and Carter Smedley. Clare once again put up Punches had two hits 15-8 non-conference Dawson John pitched a single and two RBI, Tanner and John also 15 runs. Miles Hag- and scored four times gart got the win, pitch- and John, Haggart, ing two and two-third Smedley and Al Warner innings and giving up each had a hit. Punches Clare thinclads post 1st, 2nd JPC meet seven runs on five hits, and Smedley had two two strikeouts and five steals each. walks. John pitched in Clare hosted Harrison team finishes relief to get the save, on Thursday to open up by Ben Murphy Lexi LaPoe swept Russell won the pole and Kegan Paisley and giving up one run on Jack Pine Conference Sports Writer top honors in the hurdle vault with an 8-06.01. in first, second and third two hits and one strike- play, heads to Gladwin events, winning the 100 Miedzianowski was also in the 300 hurdles was out. on Tuesday and makes The Clare track and in a time of 17.43 and second in the long jump. Brewer (46.05), Allbee “With the bats, we the trip to Shepherd on field teams competed she won the 300 on a On the boys side, it and Paisley. continued to hit well,” Thursday. in their first Jack Pine run of 50.74. Ava Harton was Shepherd getting The 4x200 relay team Gould said. “We ran the Conference event of the also took second in both first, Clare second and of John Marshall, Grady season on Thursday, hurdle events. Gladwin third. McGillis, Blake White April 22. The meet, held Winning the 4x100 Deven Pawlowski and Rodenbo placed at Gladwin, saw the relay in a time of 54.72 fared well in the sprints, second, as did the 4x400 NMC soccer blows Clare girls come in first was Molly Weeks, Sa- winning the 100 meter squad of Keagan Pais- place and the Clare boys vannah Woods, Jessica dash on a run of 12.21 ley, Aidan Paisley, Kar- by Crossroads, place second. Sierocki and Gilmore, and winning the 200 son Tocco and Harton. The girls side had winning the 4x200 was with a time of 24.41. The shot put had Shepherd come in sec- Weeks, Sierocki, Ava Mattehw Harton was Mike Franko and Ethan remain undefeated ond and Gladwin place Miedziankowski and Si- also third in the 200. Cook place second and by Ben Murphy a hat trick, and Paige third. ara Gilmore and winning In the 400, Ben fourth, while Cook and Sports Writer Ebels finished off the The Lady Pioneers the 4x800 was Brooklyn Wood was third, Scott Jordan McPhall were scoring with a late game had Holley Gilmore Dangler, Kaechele, Lily Rodenbo was sixth in second and fifth in the Things continue to goal on an assist by Van- come in third in both Ward and Bailey Seibt. the 800, Brad White and discus. The high jump go well for the McBain Noord. the 100 and 200 meter Clare’s 4x400 team fin- Rodenbo were fourth featured fourth and fifth Northern Michigan Megan Bennett was dashes, Riley Schroeder ished second, with runs and fifth in the 1600 and place finishes by Caden Christian girls soccer in goal to get the shutout was third in the 400 and by Cayla Barber, Allie in the 3200 White and Dunn and Brody Yost, team this spring. The victory. Katherine Haupt was Boyd, Sofiah Coker and Ted Bell were fourth and A. Paisley and Bruer Lady Comets, hosted On Wednesday, April third in the 800. Haupt Abby Leigh. fifth. Staley were second and Big Rapids Crossroads 21 the Comets picked placed second in the In the shot put and In the 110 hurdles it third in the pole vault on Friday, controlled up another NMSL win, 1600 and Hattie Veenk- discus, it as Leah was a one-two-three- and Wood and Tocco this contest as well, topping host Houghton ant and Kara Forsberg Palmer taking second, four finish for Kaleb were second and fourth playing their way to a Lake by a score of 8-0. were second and third in Coker was second in the Brewer (17.89), Wyatt in the long jump. 6-0 victory and keeping The team saw Brooke the 3200 meter run. high jump and Teagan Allbee, Landon Cook their season and North- VanHaitsma and Kate ern Michigan Soccer Krick boot in three goals League record perfect. apiece, with VanNoord Marion baseball blitzes MCC, sits atop WMD The first goal of the and A. Krick adding one game was an unassisted goal each. The contest by Ben Murphy three RBI, Riley Moggo outing, only giving up an roped a double. one by Ally Krick, and ended on via mercy with Sports Writer added a double and Blaine infield single in the first Game two saw B. Prie- she also scored late in about seven minutes left Faulman had a hit and an inning,” Grundy said. lipp get the win in another the half to make it 2-0 to play. The Marion baseball RBI. On Thursday, April 22, mercy shortened contest. on an assist by Aria Cu- Bennett earned the team continues to meet all “Chase pitched a great the Eagles notched a pair He walked one batter and cinella. Jada VanNoord shutout win in goal. challenges thrown its way game and we got big hits of blowout WMD victo- struck out six. also scored in the first NMC (6-0 overall, in the West Michigan ‘D’ with guys on base,” head ries over visiting Pentwa- Getting three hits was half as it was 3-0 at the League. The Eagles, play- coach Chad Grundy said. ter, 10-0 and 23-1. G. Prielipp, Salisbury had 4-0 NMSL) was at ing at Manistee Catholic Game two was even Seeley was the game two hits and three RBI, break. Brethren on Wednesday, Central on Monday, were more lopsided, with one winner, pitching all Yowell added three hits VanNoord booted in played at Gladwin on able to pick up two more Marion winning 11-0. five innings of the mercy and four RBI, Moggo had two more goals in the Thursday and plays at wins, putting their league The winning pitcher in shortened game and gave three hits, Colton Ham- first eight minutes of the Crossroads on Wednes- record to a perfect 6-0. this one was B. Prielipp, up no runs on four hits mer and Josh Peterson second half to give her day. In game one, Marion as he tossed four and and five strikeouts. had two hits apiece and was able to claim a 12-5 two-third innings, gave The Eagles kept the Dylan Thomas had one victory. Chase Seeley up one hit, struck out 11 offensive pressure going, hit. earned the win, pitching and walked one. Salisbury scoring three runs in the “This was our best hit- five innings and giving struck out the final batter first, one in the second, ting night of the year and up two earned runs and of the game. three in the third and three we got to great pitching striking out seven. Aiden The offense saw Salis- more in the fourth. performances to go with Yowell pitched the sixth bury get a triple and a With a monster game at it,” Grundy said. inning in relief. double, G. Prielipp had a the plate was G. Prielipp Marion (11-1 overall, At the plate, Mason triple and three RBI, with with four hits and two 6-0 WMD) hosted Lake Salisbury had a double Yowell and B. Prielipp RBI, Moggo had three City on Thursday, hosts and three RBI, Gavin Pri- adding hits as well. hits and two RBI, B. Brethren on Monday and elipp and Braden Prielipp “Braden pitched a great Prielipp had two hits, heads to Mason County each had two hits, Weston game and he continues Salisbury also had two Eastern on Thursday. Cox had a double and to get better with each hits and McCoy Williams
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Clare County Review/Marion Press - April 30, 2021 - Page 9 Harrison places second at Lady Pioneers score twinbill Farwell meet win at Chip Hills by Ben Murphy jump at 5-05, with Noble Devon St. Johns took by Ben Murphy and four RBI. ing all three innings and Sports Writer In game two, Robinson giving up no runs, no hits, Sports Writer taking second. Noble also second in the 200 and the earned the win in the cir- two strikeouts and one hit won the pole vault at 10- 400 and he was also third The Clare softball team cle. She pitched six innings batter. The Farwell track and 06 and Dumlao was fifth in the 100. Rylee Carn- had plenty of offense in its and gave up 12 runs, nine Veitengruber had a field team hosted a Jack in the long jump. cross was fourth in the non-league doubleheader earned on 13 hits, eight home run, two doubles and Pine Conference tri-meet For the Lady Hornets, 400 as well. at Chippewa Hills on Mon- strikeouts and one walk. five RBI and Louch had on Thursday, April 22. Jiaryatou Cisse took John Walkiewicz was day. The Lady Pioneers The offense had Mell- two hits and four RBI. Meridian won both sides second in the 100, with third in the shot put and had enough defense and ish, Claylee Veitengruber Game two had Robinson of the event, Harrison Molly Minor taking third. Avery Cotton was fourth pitching to get the job done and Mara Pomerville get get the win, as she pitched took second place in both In the 400, Lilly Brand in the shot put and sixth as well, as Clare claimed three hits apiece and they three innings and gave up the boys and girls portion was third and Coline in the discus. The long wins in both contests, 12-8 combined to drive in six no runs on one hit, struck and Farwell placed third. Cocchi was fourth and jump saw Nathaniel Carl- and 18-12. runs. Robinson, Burhans out seven and walked one. The Harrison boys in the 800 Haley Cooper son take seventh. In game one, Abby Mel- and Raegan Louch had two Paige Bailey and Mara had Johnmy Dumlao was second and Cocchi The Lady Eagles had lish was the winner, as she hits apiece, including a Pomerville led the of- take fifth in the 100 and was third. Cooper was Macy Campbell win the pitched all seven innings home run for Louch. fensive attack and Kalista fourth in the 200, Hunter also good for second 100 hurdles in a time of and gave up eight runs, On Thursday, April 22 Schuster had two RBI. Tessner was second and place in the 1600. 20.57, with Alexis Lake five earned on nine hits, the Pioneers played on the Clare hosted Harrison Victor Krueger was third The Hornets added first taking second, In the 300 four strikeouts and three road against Grayling, and on Thursday to open up in the 800. Krueger added place points thanks to a hurdles it was Lake get- walks. won two convincing con- Jack Pine Conference play, a first place finish in the winning 4x100 relay team ting the win on a time of For the offense, Savan- tests via the there inning heads to Gladwin on Tues- 1600 on a run of 5:50.78, of Brand, Hailey LeVas- 1:00.48. nah Robinson had two mercy rule, 15-0 and 20-0. day and makes the trip to doubles and a single and Mellish pitched to the Shepherd on Thursday. and he was followed by seur, Minor and Cisse, Madi Haring place fifth Jalyn Burhans had a single win in the opener, pitch- teammates Tessner and with a time of 56.88. in the 800 and the 1600, Christopher Benoit in In the shot put, Brit- with Madison Dysinger second and third. Krueger taney Hansen was second placing sixth in the 800 was second and Benout and Kaydasin Sant was and fifth in the 1600. Featured Home was third in the 3200. third, the discus had The 4x400 relay team In the 110 hurdles, Hansen place third and of Lake, Campbell, Har- Dalton Noble won with Cooper was second in the ing and Dysinger was $157,000 a time of 19.09 and the high jump, with Brand second. NN Garfi eld Avenue, Marion, Michigan 49665 300 hurdles saw Oryan placing second in the pole Madison Rodgers #20002469 11 acres Norton win with a 1:11. vault. won the shot put with a Norton was also second Minor won the long throw of 27-04 and she A great piece of Farm land in the 110 and Benoit was jump at 12-10, with was second in the discus. east of Marion. A total of third in the 300. Coccchi placing second Campbell won the high 77 acres, with roughly 35 Raymond Cole-Schad and Maryrose Sapp com- jump with a 4-07. acres currently farmed. In was fifth in the discus ing in third. and Norton won the high For the Farwell boys, the middle of the farmland fi nd some great cover for deer hunting with a mix of hardwoods. Parcels like this are very rare to fi nd! Harrison baseball drops two to Now includes producing mineral rights at no addi- Pine River tional cost! by Ben Murphy werp, Jayce Russell, Lo- VanAntwerp suffered Sports Writer gan Ashcroft and Hunter the setback in game two, Davis. giving up five unearned The Harrison baseball On Thursday, April 22 runs, he struck out four, team wasn’t able to pick the Hornets lost a pair walked four and hit two up a win over visiting of non-league games at batters. Ashcroft pitched non-league foe Pine River Montabella, 7-2 and 6-2. in relief, striking out one Monday night. The Hor- Hunter Davis took the batter. nets dropped the open- loss in game one, as he “Game two was a simi- ing game in a lopsided gave up five unearned lar outcome,” Saupe said. contest, but played much runs, struck out three “We were only able to closer in game two, fall- and walked two. Todd score two again on seven $69,900 $97,500 ing just 7-5. Kirchen pitched in relief, hits, leaving four on base. 19292 130th Avenue, Tustin, Michigan 49688-8603 502 E Main Street, Marion, Michigan 49665-49665 “We lost game one in striking out four. #20049415 3 bedrooms 1,400 sq. ft. #20047031 3,519 sq.ft. Again, errors in the field Lots of potential here! This 3 bed, 1 bath home sits on three lots 3500 square foot commercial building features six separate offi ce an ugly fashion and that Scoring for the Hornets cost us the game.” totaling 1.31 acres. Located just north of Dighton, you’re only 13 spaces with a shared hallway and shared restrooms. Property rests solely on my shoul- was Russell and Logan Harrison was at Clare miles of pavement from downtown Cadillac. This turn of the century can be used for six different businesses! In the past, the Marion ders,” head coach Mike Ashcroft. on Thursday in its Jack farmhouse has a lot of character, and just needs some TLC to Mini-Mall has held WIC offi ces, local health department, medical Saupe said. “Game two, “We were only able to Pine Conference opener, bring it back to life. Original hardwood fl oors throughout that could offi ces, a hair salon, a chapel and more! Property sits on 3 lots be polished up nicely. Newer furnace, and new steel roof has been with an entrance on both Main St. and 1st St. One empty lot we lost also, but it was score two runs on six hits, plays in a tournament in partially completed. 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Page 10 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - April 30, 2021 Clare soccer erases halftime Lady Ramblers have big deficit, win 3-2 offensive explosion by Ben Murphy game winner on a penalty Gladwin in a NMSL battle, by Ben Murphy also scored late in the half other NMSL win, topping Sports Writer kick; giving Clare the lead notching a 4-0 victory. Sports Writer to make it 2-0 on an assist host Houghton Lake by a 3-2. Walter was able to send by Aria Cucinella. Jada score of 8-0. The Clare girls soccer “Both teams had op- in a pair of goals while No- Things continue to VanNoord also scored in The team saw Brooke team may have been down portunities to score after bis and Bailey Taylor had go well for the McBain the first half as it was 3-0 VanHaitsma and Kate at the half of its Northern that, but neither did,” head one goal each. Kaydence Northern Michigan Chris- at the break. Krick boot in three goals Michigan Soccer League coach Jim Bond said. “We Pung had two assists and tian girls soccer team this VanNoord booted in two apiece, with VanNoord and game at Gladwin Tuesday had three shots go off the Tait assisted on one. spring. The Lady Com- more goals in the first eight A. Krick adding one goal night. The Lady Pioneers crossbar and Gladwin had Palmer played in goal ets, hosted Big Rapids minutes of the second half each. The contest ended on regrouped in the second at least one.” for the first 32 minutes, Crossroads on Friday, to give her a hat trick, and via mercy with about seven half however, playing their Bella Smylie earned the without facing a shot. controlled this contest as Paige Ebels finished off the minutes left to play. way to a hard-fought 3-2 win in goal. Smylie finished things out well, playing their way to scoring with a late game Bennett earned the shut- victory; their third win in On Friday, April 23 the in goal the rest of the way, a 6-0 victory and keeping goal on an assist by Van- out win in goal. a row. Pioneers played a NMSL making four saves. their season and Northern Noord. NMC (6-0 overall, 4-0 Lucy Noble scored contest at Brethren and “We only scored once Michigan Soccer League Megan Bennett was NMSL) was at Brethren the game’s first goal to won handily, 8-0. in the second half, even record perfect. in goal to get the shutout on Wednesday, played at put Clare ahead 1-0, but Nobis had a hat trick though I thought we actu- The first goal of the victory. Gladwin on Thursday and Gladwin was able to score with three goals, Walter ally played better,” Bond game was an unassisted On Wednesday, April 21 plays at Crossroads on twice in the final moments netted a pair of goals, with said. “Gladwin’s keeper one by Ally Krick, and she the Comets picked up an- Wednesday. of the opening half, includ- Mya Tait, Leah Palmer and stepped up and had a good ing once on a penalty kick Smylie getting one goal second half.” to give it a 2-1 lead at the apiece. Clare (5-2-1 overall, break. Smylie, Valerie Rahl 4-2-1 NMSL) hosted Big Early in the second half, and Jessica Seirocki shared Rapids Crossroads on Noble was able to find the duties in goal, but Brethren Thursday, heads to Oge- McBain captures 2nd round of back of the net once again did not manage a shot the maw Heights on Monday to knot things up at 2-2, entire contest. and hosts Boyne City on Missaukee cup and Caton Walter booted On Wednesday, April Friday. what turned out to be the 21 the Pioneers hosted by Ben Murphy Vandervelde each hit a 43 ner said. “The greatest Sports Writer to tie for first in the event, thing about tonight was Matt Utecht hit a 48 and the improvement in team Round two of the Mis- Chrisitan Mitchell tallied scores from the last round. saukee Cup went much a 51. Between all three teams, like the first. McBain was “(We) improved by 17 the overall scores dropped McBain takes pair from Manton once again the winner, giv- shots from the last match,” by 62 strokes from a ing the Rambler golf team McBain head coach Pat couple weeks ago. That is phouse had a double and the lead in the standing Martine said. “I couldn’t an incredible improvement by Ben Murphy a late one run deficit. halfway through the annual Sports Writer Tyler Koetke had a an RBI, Dylan Schonert be happier with the direc- for all three schools, some- two run single to put the had a single and two RBI, challenge; held at Mis- tion we are headed.” thing each coach needs saukee Golf Club in Lake For the Comets, Cam to see at this point in the The McBain baseball Ramblers ahead in the fifth Evan Haverkamp had a team saw to a pair of wins inning, while Trey Boven single and an RBI and Trey City. Baas led the way with a season. We’re all getting over Manton on Friday. and Dan Rodenbaugh also Boven had a single and an Wednesday night, 48, Andrew Eisenga carded better.” The host Ramblers won hit in the contest. RBI. McBain won with a score a 51, Tucker Tossey hit a For Lake city, Teague by scores of 7-3 and 12-6, Game two featured a McBain was at Roscom- of 185, McBain Northern 54 and Tristin Hill came in Helsel and Andrew giving them a pair of hard- completed game from mon on Wednesday, makes Michigan Christian was with a 59. Vandertuig each hit a 55 earned early season High- Rodenbaugh. the trip to Beal City on second with a 212 and “Our hitting has been while Sam Baron and land Conference victories. At the plate, Heuker had Tuesday and hosts Kings- Lake City was third with pretty decent, but we need Kasey Keenan both carded In game one, Mason three hits and three RBI, ley on Friday. a 222. more time to develop feel a 56. 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Page 12 - Clare County Review/Marion Press - April 30, 2021 MP cops arrest Alma woman for ramming vehicle, fleeing scene By Pat Maurer fled, possibly north- removed from the Ford Correspondent bound, from the resi- Fusion (which had been dence on Adams Street. rented from Enterprise A 32-year-old Alma Thompson said he was Rent-A-Car by Jones), woman, Heather Jones, northbound on Adams led to the discovery of was arrested April 19 when he spotted and a “small locked black when ran away from stopped the southbound backpack,” which police after she allegedly Ford by turning on his Thompson suspected backed the rental vehicle, emergency lights and was a bag for narcotics. she was driving into a then interviewed the The woman who was van owned by another driver and a passenger in removing personal items woman. the vehicle. The vehicle before the vehicle was The incident hap- occupants followed Of- claimed by the rental pened Monday, April 19 ficer Thompson back company, denied the at 1:06 p.m. according to the Bruce Street small bag was hers, but to the police report by residence to “get things said she would take it. Officer Thompson who cleared up.” Since she said it wasn’t reported that City units He met with the hers, Thompson did not were dispatched to Bruce Bruce Street victim give the bag up. None Street by the report of a who reported an earlier of the three women disorderly subject. incident with Jones, who would confirm that the He continued that they is married to her son. She bag belonged to them, were informed that the reported that during that although one of the two subject had hit a vehicle “altercation,” her driver’s passengers did eventu- with her own vehicle and Many Corvette owners raised their hoods so visitors could check out those side door was damaged ally confirm the bag classic engines. by Jones. Because of that belonged to Jones. earlier incident, she said Meanwhile the bag Jones was not welcome was considered “aban- at her home. doned” and Thompson Corvettes take over Clare On the 19th, the victim was able to cut the reported that Jones was lock and examine the Continued from page 1 Chapel; tor, JC Colville Crop Great Lakes Fireworks. in her driveway when contents of the bag. 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Jones vigorously resisted Jones was lodged at arrest and attempted to the Isabella county Jail bite one of the officers for resisting and ob- and kick another who structing a police officer was attempting to place and for a hit and run her in handcuffs. accident with additional Jones, who claimed charges requested for to have “broken knees the other two women. and broken wrists” was The evidence was taken to McLaren Central turned over to the Pros- Michigan Hospital ER ecuting Attorney Office, for a medical evalua- the Department of tion, Officer Thompson Corrections Probation/ reported. Parole and to Gratiot During the investi- County Probation. gation items that were Letters Contnued from page 6 Become a Vegan Dear Editor, ligence, and ability to Last night’s Oscar for suffer. Then, we condemn best documentary went Asians who do the same to Netflix’s trailblaz- to animals we consider ing documentary My pets. Octopus Teacher. The We pride ourselves on Tom Pirnstill brought his “classic” Corvette to the event. He said he bought it from Mike and Teresa Wilcox documentary chronicles being intelligent, rational a complex relationship beings. We have gone between a man and the to the Moon, unraveled VILLAGE OF FARWELL world’s most bizarre ani- and modified genetic mal – an octopus. It fur- codes, and found cures ORDINANCE NUMBER 2019-04 ther testifies to our highly for deadly diseases. Yet PUBLIC NOTICE conflicted relationship we still have not figured with non-human animals out our relationship with and the natural world. non-human animals and The Village of Farwell Ordinance #2019-04, an Most of us treasure the natural world. amendment from Ordinance #1993-5, states that any our “pets” – dogs, cats, Some of us have. weeds, grass or deleterious unhealthful growths or other horses. Our allegiance Vegans profess compas- noxious matter which are higher than 8 inches in height to them transcends that sion and respect for all after May 1st may be cut by representatives of the to our own species. If sentient beings. Vegan- Village Council. All charges shall be due and payable our dog and a Congolese ism requires no special by said owner. Marvin Eustace Scott child were competing for courses or certifications. If you would like a copy of this ordinance, you can scarce funds for life- Every one of us can be- stop by the Village Office at 109 S. Hall Street from Memorial service/dinner for Marvin Eustace Scott, will be saving surgery, we know come one on our next trip 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit our held at 5:30pm, Saturday May 1st, 2021 at Yoder’s Farm, who would live. to our supermarket. website at www.villageoffarwell.org. 10885 N. Leaton Rd. Clare, MI. Where the Amish auction Yet, we torment, and fl ea market are held. Come and share a story or a kill, and consume other Sincerely, Adrian Krawczynski memory of Marvin. Thank you and hope to see you there, animals that are similar Payton Nicholson Village of Farwell Clerk The Scott Boys. in appearance, intel-
VILLAGE OF FARWELL PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION Grant Township will hold public hearings on May 11 Following a formal adoption of the following named and June 8, 2021 at 7pm, to hear public comment on Ordinance at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting on the proposed development of an ordinance to regulate Monday, April 19, 2021, the Village of Farwell has wind and solar farms in Grant Township. The meetings adopted the Ordinance No. 2021-01 “Village of are to be held at the Grant Township Hall. Farwell – Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Persons can provide comments in person or in writing Marihuana Licensing Ordinance”. For a full copy of by mail and send to: the ordinance, please contact the Village Clerk, at the Clerk, Grant Township, P.O. Box 208, Village of Farwell, 109 S Hall St, Farwell, MI 48622. Clare, Mi. 48617 Tammy Teall Adrian Krawczynski Clerk, Grant Township Village of Farwell Clerk Happy 90th Birthday Tiny Eichhorn. Still going strong. SALE OF USED 1,000 PROPERTY FOR SALE If you see her out and about, wish GALLON PROPANE TANK her a Happy Birthday. Clare County, A Political Subdivision, is providing Farwell Area Schools is soliciting bids for the sale of one notification of its intention to sell property identified as: Love and Wishes from your family. (1) used 1,000 gallon propane tank. This is being sold as is PARCEL # DESCRIPTION with no warranty. 007-272-015-00 T19N R4W Sec 8 Lot 15 Inquiries regarding this tank may be made by email or Harrison Industrial Park Sub phone. On-site inspection on this tank is available by 007-272-016-00 T19N R4W Sec 8 Lot 16 appointment only. Harrison Industrial Park Sub Erwin Strickland For questions or to inspect, All bids shall be returned 007-272-017-00 T19N R4W Sec 8 Lot 17 please email or call: to: Harrison Industrial Park Sub August 8, 1948 - May 3, 2020 Debbie Schomisch Debbie Schomisch 007-272-018-00 T19N R4W Sec 8 Lot 18 Transportation Director Transportation Director Harrison Industrial Park Sub 989-588-9111 399 E Michigan St dschomisch@farwell- Farwell, MI 48622 Anyone Interested in acquiring the above mentioned property schools.net has thirty (30) days from the date of this publication to notify Bids must be returned prior to 2 pm on May 7, 2021, at the County of Clare in writing of your interest in aquiring the which time the bids will be looked at. property. However, this offer shall not obligate the County to sell the property to you. All bids received after the deadline will not be considered. The Farwell Area School Board reserves the right to accept Interested parties must notify the County in writing with a or reject any or all bids. letter of interest to: Bidders will be contacted via telephone or email, as Tracy Byard provided on the bid sheet. The successful bidder must take 225 W. Main St. PO Box 438 It’s already been a year since you left possession of the tank and remove it from school property Harrison, MI 48625 us, yet it seems like a lifetime ago. by May 21, 2021. If the tank is not removed by this date, it will result in the winning bid being dismissed and the tank You may direct questions to: [email protected] We Love You!!! off ered to the next highest bidder. Trena, Blake, and Todd