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NOTICE Cleaver Gets School Expansion Sneak Peek

CMDHD to receive Larson New Construction more vaccine doses The Central Michigan Progressing Well District Health Department Hillside Elementary, visitors were to date, will house the new gymna- kids can go up and down the nice shown irreparable damage result- sium and some 12 classrooms for posted a special notice Monday hill they made for us in the winter- ing from age and years of roof fail- grades 3, 4 and 5, along with on its public Facebook page. It time.” That, of course, was a refer- read as follows: ures. Combined with the basic administrative offices, RESD ence to the extraordinary difference Vaccine update: We expect need for building security and an offices, two Title I rooms, an art in lot elevation caused by the grade to receive 2,600 first doses and environment conducive to aca- room, a special education class- 2,175 second doses this week. demic achievement, the eye-open- room, lots of storage and, of changes needed to keep the entire This is the largest allocation ing tours laid a wide path to a suc- course, restrooms. Foote said the school on the same level. that we have received to date. cessful May 2017 millage vote. new gym will have bleachers and a “Soon, they’ll be putting in the In short drop-down projection screen simi- flooring and the cabinets,” Foote As of last Friday, we have vac- order, architec- lar in size to the one in the high cinated 6,860 people. We said. “They’ve got quite a bit done tural drawings school auditorium. appreciate your patience as we Piipe welding in a short period of time.” were finalized “They’re still installing conduit continue to vaccinate as quick- is just one of the He noted that exterior brickwork and construc- so they can pull all the wires,” ly as we can based on our sup- many jobs being was already being done on the back tion schedules Foote said, pointing up and noting ply. We are asking for your tackled Jan. 28 of the building, and pointed out pal- set. That led to how quickly things progress. patience as we continue to as the Larson lets of brick warming in the new Phase I work “They’ve been pulling all the data work through everyone who Elementary on the high drop wire. I came in here and none gym prior to installation. wants a vaccine. Thank you for School expan- school and of this stuff was here – I come in The open concept portion of the your understanding. sion. (Cleaver middle school two or three days later and I’ve got Larson building will see renova- A follow-up email also photo by Dianne buildings the a whole bunch of stuff.” tion/construction start immediately addressed those who have Alward-Biery) signed up for vaccination: summer of He also pointed out the installed after school recesses for the sum- When we have appointments 2018 – work ducting and that preparations were mer. Describing the projected work available, CMDHD will email completed shortly after the fall nearly complete for installing the schedule, Foote said the week after you (or call you if you do not semester commenced. drop ceilings, anticipated to hap- May 29 crews will come in and do have internet) to make an In July 2020, the City of pen the following week. exactly what was done at the high appointment. The information Harrison Planning Commission The walk-through was simple school: demolition and prepara- approved the site plan, and con- should come directly from enough, as the classrooms hall- tions for running plumbing and struction bids for Phase II were ways basically “horseshoe” around CMDHD. Emails should not be wiring, pouring floors, building forwarded to friends, neigh- approved by the Harrison the gymnasium, yet there was walls, installing bors, or family members, and By Dianne Alward-Biery The proposed changes were to Community Schools Board of plenty to see as a variety of work- doors/windows/drop ceilings, and appointments scheduled by for- Cleaver Staff Writer address not only the building inef- Education. That set in motion ers tackled everything from wiring warded emails/text messages HARRISON – This story began ficiencies and age degradation, but excavation/grading work in prepa- to HVAC to painting to welding. more. will be canceled. in 2016 when a dedicated group of also the shortchanging of students ration for the new construction at The site seems rather quiet from “It shouldn’t take them long to If you do not have internet knowledgeable individuals formed from inadequate technologies and Larson. In a few short months, a the exterior, but inside, it was a knock down stuff over there,” (or someone you know does not the Step Up For Our Students non-secure buildings. School tours gentle slope turned into a sizeable busy, busy place – steady work Foote said. “Just like the high have internet), they can call Committee and took on the task of in April 2017 made clear, visually, hill topped by a looming block punctuated by the lilting notes of school.” our local branch offices and informing the community what a the sad state of the structures, i.e., structure. On Jan. 28, HCS whistling echoing in the back- That was when Sarah Rust, HCS leave a message with their proposed millage would mean: not piecemeal barriers created by high Superintendent Rick Foote showed ground. name, phone number, county, only in property taxes, but also school and Larson Elementary the Cleaver around the worksite, Approaching one of the tem- See LARSON on page 10 and a brief message. We will what school upgrades would mean teachers desperate to separate their where progress is truly the order of porarily boarded over exterior return the call as soon as we for students and the community students from distractions caused the day. openings, Foote kidded that it was can and sign them up to receive overall. by “open concept” layouts. At This new Larson construction, “where the tow rope will go so the Man on Day Pass a call when there is more vac- cine available. Turns Himself in Please be patient with this Bipartisan commission focused on equitable distribution of safe, effective vaccine to save lives, strengthen economy process. The vaccine is in high Three Days Late demand and we are waiting to Protect Michigan Commission hosts first receive more vaccine from the Robert Anthony McAulay, 34, state and federal government. was released from the Clare meeting, highlights state’s vaccine strategy County LANSING – The Protect every part of our state,” Lt. Gov. communications to build public ated $90 million in additional Jail on a It’s a Budd Lake Michigan Commission, comprised Gilchrist said. “The best thing we trust. resources for vaccine distribution day pass of a diverse group of leaders from can do right now is to work togeth- -Data is used to promote equity, in Michigan through the by an Meltdown! across the state charged with help- er to ensure that Michiganders, track progress and guide decision Coronavirus Response and Relief order ing raise awareness about the safe especially those with questions making. Supplemental Appropriations Act. from the Come join the Harrison and those hardest hit during the -Resource stewardship, efficien- and effective COVID19 vaccine, Whitmer's MI COVID Recovery Clare Chamber of Commerce at Saxton’s pandemic, have a plan to get vacci- cy, and continuous quality plan will use this federal funding hosted its first meeting today and County Landing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. unveiled Michigan’s COVID-19 nated. Our clearest path to healthy improvement drive strategic to ramp up vaccine distribution in Courts Saturday, Feb. 20 for a fun day on Vaccination Strategy. communities, a growing economy, implementation. Michigan and bring us closer to and Budd Lake. Fun for all ages! Established by Executive Order and day-to-day activities free from “I am proud to co-chair the our goal of 50,000 shots in arms There will be an ice-skating ordered 2020-193, the commission serves fear is through the COVID-19 vac- Protect Michigan Commission as per day. McAULAY rink, a path to pull sleds around, as an advisory group to Gov. cine.” we work collaboratively to get This funding will help provide to return plus a sledding hill. And a bonfire Gretchen Whitmer and the The governor has selected Kerry 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and financial support to local health by 6 p.m. that same date. to warm you up! Michigan Department of Health Ebersole Singh to lead the Protect older vaccinated with the safe and departments for vaccine adminis- McAulay failed to return as Hotdogs, cocoa, music will all and Human Services. Michigan Commission and assist effective COVID-19 vaccine as tration costs, including sta aug- ordered and a warrant was issue be provided! Just bring yourself, “The work of the bipartisan in mobilizing the ongoing efforts quickly as possible,” mentation, as well as provide for his arrest on Jan. 29. your skates and sleds. Protect Michigan Commission will of the commission. said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief equipment and supplies. Michigan On Sunday Jan. 30 McAulay Join us as we put our Harrison help Michigan reach its goal of “Today marked the start of the medical executive and chief will also receive $575 million to turned himself in to the Clare Hornet Statue on the ice for our commission’s mission to protect deputy for health. “The strategy 50,000 shots in arms per day and expand COVID testing, tracing, County Jail. He was arraigned on first ever Budd Lake Meltdown! the health and safety of announced today clarifies our and lab capacity in Michigan. help ensure all Michiganders have Monday, Feb. 1 in the 80th You will be able to enter our a plan to get their vaccine once it is Michiganders by ensuring all resi- state’s goals and strategies and pri- More information about the District Court by Magistrate contest of when the statue will fall their turn,” said Whitmer. “The dents who want a COVID-19 vac- oritizes equity, efficiency, and commission, including a list of Worpell for escaping awaiting a into the lake...guess the day, hour safe and effective COVID-19 vac- cine are able to get one,” transparency. I am proud of the members, is available at MDHHS and minute that it will fall. Guess cine is our way forward out of this said Ebersole Singh. “The expert- work of our partners across the - Protect Michigan Commission. felony trial, with a habitual as many times as you want for $5 pandemic and will allow us to ise of all involved in the commis- state in helping us reach our goal. Information around this out- offender third offense notice. each. We will start the guessing return to a sense of normalcy and a sion will help eradicate the spread Everyone has a role to play in end- break is changing rapidly. The lat- He is currently lodged in the from Feb. 20 until the statue falls. strong Michigan economy.” of the virus in our state.” ing this pandemic.” est information is available at Clare County Jail on a $300,000 You can cast your guess during the “As we work to ensure that every During the Jan. 29 meeting, the The Protect Michigan Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and bond. Fun Day or go to harrisoncham- Michigander who wants a vaccine commission unveiled the state’s Commission will work to protect CDC.gov/Coronavirus. To learn ber.com/Budd Lake Meltdown. will get one, the Protect Michigan strategy to get 70% of the health and safety of Michigan more about the COVID-19 vac- *** Winner takes home 50% of the Commission will play a vital role Michiganders age 16 and older residents by educating communi- cine, visit proceeds! in reaching out to Michiganders in vaccinated as quickly as possible. ties about the effectiveness of an Michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine. The strategy is being guided by the approved COVID-19 vaccine to following guiding principles: eradicate the spread of the coron- EVENTS -All Michiganders have equi- avirus. Need Legal Forms? VETERANS COFFEE HOUR DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING table access to vaccines. To achieve this, the bi-partisan The Clare County Democratic Look No Further... RESUMES FEBRUARY 9 -Vaccine planning and distribu- commission will develop an out- Party will meet at 6:30 p.m. on The monthly Veterans Coffee tion is inclusive and actively reach strategy to identify and work Many In Stock, including: Wednesday, February 10. This engages state and local govern- with communities around the state Hour is scheduled for 9:00 am • Quit Claim Deeds • Land Contracts will be a remote meeting using ment, public and private partners; where there is hesitancy to the vac- February 9 at Hayes Township ZOOM. You can attend either by and draws upon the experience and cine. • 183 W. Main Street • • Power of Attorney • Guardianship Hall in Harrison. The meetings VIDEO or by PHONE. If you expertise of leaders from histori- The commission will complete PO Box 436 • Harrison, MI • Rental Agreements • Warranty Deeds will continue the second Tuesday would like to attend, email steph- cally marginalized populations. its work and submit a report to the EMAIL: [email protected] • Wills • Many more... of every month at the 9:00am [email protected]. -Communications are transpar- governor by Dec. 31, 2021. unless otherwise notified. The Public is welcome. ent, accurate, and frequent public Last month, Congress appropri- 989-539-7496 STOP IN TODAY!!! Page 2 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Thursday, February 4, 2021

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Blight Still MMCA Volunteer Hot Topic Assistance With Tax in Hayes Preparation to Begin By Dianne Alward-Biery in February Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Attendees at the Mid Michigan Community Action Will be Providing Volunteer January general meeting of the Income Tax Assistance in 2021 Hayes Township Board continued to experience difficulty participating Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) via the Microsoft Teams program. will be providing free income tax preparation services through the For some that meant an extreme Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. audio delay between the dial-in VITA is an IRS program managed by partners all over the country, number and the Teams Meeting lis- including Community Action Agencies. IRS trained and certified vol- ten-only mode, and for others it unteers work with community members to prepare their taxes safely, meant attending via cell phone after confidentially, and at no cost to the community members. being unable to connect online. From left, Maye Tessner-Rood and Deb Hoyt listen as Rick Jones fields remote attendee questions To allow for ongoing social distancing measures, VITA appoint- Superintendent Rick Jones encour- during the January Hayes Township Board meeting. (Cleaver screen capture photo) ments will be low-contact with most aspects of the tax return process aged a follow-up phone call the next mentioned audio delay caused each what the budget reflects. Work will not yet read it. being conducted virtually, by phone, and/or by mail. Due to the Stay day to work through the difficulty. comment and response to broadcast soon begin preparing the 2021-2022 Deb Hoyt noted there were Home order in March of 2020 and the tax program closing early, Mid No county commissioner partici- simultaneously, resulting in a bit of budget, from which will arise the seven pages of Fire Report, where Michigan CAA will be able to process 2019 tax returns in addition to pated, so business moved on to the COVID communications chaos. She next business plan.) usually there were one or two – 2020 tax returns. library report from Deb Hoyt. She made two points: that there is a -Blight! again linked to those storm associ- “Each year our volunteers work throughout the tax season to help said the library had moved to Stage blight ordinance that is not effective; The board moved on to approv- ated runs. as many households as possible claim their maximum refund includ- 5 in its reopening, meaning it is that any one of the board members ing the Dec. 15 General Meeting “I have to commend the ing all credits without filing costs or hidden fees,” said Outreach open to the public with conditions. can actively enforce a blight ordi- minutes and the consent agenda. Harrison Fire Department and the Director Eva Rohlman. “Though this year is going to look a little dif- Occupancy limit is 15 people; com- nance without need for a blight offi- In her Treasurer’s Report, sheriff department for their ferent, the high-quality tax preparation service we can provide to our puter time is limited to one hour at a cer, adding that most of the county’s Tessner-Rood said her office has response during the winter storm,” communities will remain the same.” time; with winter hours of 9 a.m. to townships have not blight officer. been busy, as many people wait she said. The VITA program will run from Feb. 1 through April 15, serving 6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adams added that his research until the end of December to pay In final Public Comment, more residents of Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta and Osceola counties. Those Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. showed three neighboring town- their taxes, compressing payments postings were read, which again interested in having their taxes prepared at no cost to them should to 1 p.m. Saturday. ships paid one individual to enforce into a short timeframe. spoke to a blight officer being contact call nearest office: Big Rapids 231-660-0271, Farwell 989- Public comment Q&A included: their blight issues. Ken Hoyt’s Zoning Report unnecessary as the township had 386-3805, Gladwin 989-426-2801, or Reed City 231-791-7078. -To supervisor, not sure why you Deb Hoyt informed that the included December approval of 6 been offered an alternative blight Those interested in volunteering should contact Sheri Nartker at are not publishing the Meeting Join blight issue is something the board zoning permits, bringing the year’s ordinance; and a statement saying 989-386-3805, ext. 1024 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Quick Start Guide that was offered is looking into, and that the total up to 104 (matching 2019). the new administration should have To learn more about our tax prep program, visit last week to instruct remote users to Michigan Townships Association Deb Hoyt reported the township a vision of its first 100 days based www.mmcaa.org/taxprep. join remotely. (Jones said he did not attorney does not recommend that had completed its Risk Limiting on campaign platforms and asking Mid Michigan Community Action guides local residents on the have an answer for that questions.) board members enforce the ordi- Audit of the November 2020 bal- what the supervisor was going to path to self-sufficiency through empowerment, education and com- -Have you begun work on a nance. The topic was left with lots, and the results turned over the do for the community. Another munity enrichment. blight ordinance? (Jones and Hoyt Collins planning to drop off a list of county clerk who will send the comment lauded the zoning admin- both responded no.) townships which have a board results on to the State of Michigan. istrator for due diligence, profes- Pat Adams, part-time resident, member directly address blight Under New Business, the board sionalism and commitment to his sought clarification that the town- complaints. moved to: responsibilities. “The Country King” ship has a blight ordinance but that it More questions arrive: -Adopt the 2021 IRS standard Jones responded there was noth- is suspended. Clerk Deb Hoyt said -Supervisor, the new board has mileage rate for mileage reimburse- ing he could do individually about that since the township does not cur- been in office for 60 days and has ment; blight, because it takes money to rently have a blight officer to WKKM 106.5 FM not, to my knowledge, offered any -Adopt Resolution 20-09 Hayes fund a blight department and offi- enforce the ordinance, it is suspend- business plan. Can the public be Township participation in the Fire cer. Pat Adams then added a blight -- Playing “Traditional” Classic Country Music 24/7 -- ed. apprised of your 20-21 business Insurance Withholding Program; comment regarding the cockroach At that point, when resident “COMMUNITY EVENT” ANNOUNCEMENTS plan? (Treasurer Maye Tessner- -Approve 2021 Fire Department problem that persists in his Ginnie Collins attempted comment Rood explained that the township is contract with the City of Harrison; Cranberry Lake subdivision, driv- Aired Monday • Wednesday • Friday at 12 Noon and was responded to, the afore- in FY 20-21 until June 30, and that’s and ing home the need to pursue a mill- (989) 539-7105 -Approve payment for the age to fund blight control. P.O. Box 549 • Harrison, MI 48625-0549 18tf required training for the Board of Jones said that topic would be Discount Variety Review addressed at the board’s Feb. 9 The board then approved the workshop, and that the deadline Serving the Harrison area 3384 N. Clare Ave. Harrison, MI • 539-8353 Annual Zoning Report, with an would be April 21 for any proposal since 1964 abstention by Rick Jones who had to be placed on the August ballot. • Land Clearing Special of the Month • Septic Systems • Drainfields • Basements • Road Construction • Crawlspaces $1.00 • Ponds • Landscaping Mulch • Driveways • Demolition Off 18+ pounds of 5527 E. Townline Lake Road • Harrison, MI 48625 Bird Seed We Also Offer The Following: SpartanNash build much more than homes in • Fill Dirt Sale lasts February 1st - 28th • Coupon No cash value Clare County, by visiting • Screened Top Soil Foundation, Harrison’s Family Fare. This pro- • Road Gravel motion is offered thoughout all Harrison’s Michigan Family Fare • Trucking Supermarkets. • Crushed Limestone Family Fare A big Thank You goes to • Washed Stone support Clare SpartanNash and the local • Steel Culvert Hilts Harrison’s Family Fare. Clare County Habitat County Habitat for Humanity is Compllete,, Professiionall,, Siite P l u m b i n g & H e a t i n g proud to be a partner with Family Pllanniing & Devellopment L ICENSED & INSURED for Humanity’s Fare of Harrison. • Free Estimates on Replacing and Feb. 10-21 Installing Furnaces & A.C. fundraiser

• Upgrade to a High Efficiency Furnace The community is asked to join or install a Geothermal Heating Harrison Family Fare as it helps Attention Small Businesses & Cooling System! Clare County Habitat for Humanity, teaming up together to build a strong foundation and a • Now Scheduling path toward homeownership in Home & Cottage Clare County. Clare County is offering 1% loans to small businesses Plumbing & Heating The retail scan campaign runs Inspections from Feb. 10-21 and store guests of up to $15,000 for five (5) years with initial monthly who visit the Harrisons Family • Free Estimates Fare store will have the opportu- For Plumbing on nity to donate $1, $5, $10 or installment deferred for the first nine (9) months. new construction round up to the nearest dollar at & remodels. any checkout lane. Fully 100% of all funds raised during the scan campaign will for directly to Please contact (989) 539-2761 for more information. 539-5551 Clare County Habitat for Humanity. 142 North Second St. Clare County Habitat asks the Harrison, MI. 15 - eow - tf community to join them as they Thursday, February 4, 2021 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Page 3 Outdoors With Jeff ~ CLARE COUNTY HISTORY ~

Sitting at the table, watching out some of those forts are quite elabo- the window, the temperature is in rate. Some of the forts have, peep the teens. The snowbanks are taller holes, they have escape tunnels. than I am. The snow has all my Some have an open roof and others trees bent over; they all look more have some sort of a roof. In middle like weeping willows. school, we discover that you can Occasionally, when I’m in my yard make igloos, simply by hollowing or out in the woods, its not uncom- out the snowbanks, that the snow mon to hear a crackle of another plows left in your front yard. There limb falling off the old pine trees. were some occasions that our igloos As I reminisce, of winters past, I collapsed, there were no injuries, realize that age, has a lot to do with and we were lucky. how you look at winter. When you Some of the boys, joined the Boy are a toddler, winter is more like an Scouts, they precipitated in camp- exploration and amazement. You ing in the snow for two days, to first look at the white ground and earn their Polar Bear patch. When you touch it for the first time. You you got into high school, the whole immediately pull your hand away thing changed. The first thing you JEFF GOYT because it’s so cold. But that found out, that the snow shovel was being cooped in our homes for a doesn’t stop you, you immediately turned over to you, you were taking year, this would be a great time to put your hand in again and you gig- your dads place in removing the get you and the kids outdoors. gle. You get a little older and you’re snow in the drive and this includes Check their podcast with Mike in grade school, you have learned shoveling off the roof of the cabin. Avery as they discuss this great how to throw a snowball accurately. In early adulthood, you start ice event. Listen here; You also, learn to make snow forts; fishing from morning to night. You https;//bit.ly/3nNjHdn. chased snowshoes hares from dawn Don’t stay locked up in the to dusk. Many of times, I heard my house, just get outside for a while. friends say, you got to love winter. Check for other places to get out- A Glimpse Into The Past We didn’t care if the temperature doors for a while, in case they have was around zero, you could usually been canceled because of the virus. With our Editor on the sideline this week feeling under the weather, we’ll feature the find us on some frozen lake or hunt- Spring will be here soon enough, above picture of Mussell’s The Druggist in Clare, MI - circa 1895. Back in that day she 5 ing in some cedar swamp. For us, it seems that January went by pretty may have had to go see this old version of what we now call a pharmicist. Get well soon adulthood went all too fast, the fast, hopefully February and March February 8 - 12 snow shovel, seemed to get heavier will go by fast too. Angie. Hot Meal Menu and heavier. There were times, we Recommended Donation is $2.25 swore, each shovel of snow Please Note: We are delivering Meals on weighed fifty pounds. There were Wheels Monday - Friday. Congregate times we would hear about a neigh- Centers are NOT OPEN to the public, but Early Clare County Legal Cases all Seniors (60+), can pick up a meal to go. bor having a heart attack while You must call Cheryl or Brenna in Harrison shoveling snow, we would eventu- (989-539-6515) OR Deb in Lake George ally shovel all the neighbors’ drive- PEOPLE vs. S.N. Clark as her guardian, and by (989-588-9841 ext. 01) to reserve. ways, so no one else would have a MORRISSEY W.W. Harper, Superintendent of Monday, Feb. 8 heart attack. SEPTEMBER 27, 1904 – the Poor. The $325 would have a Today, its all different, with this A Happening In The dollar value of $8,348 in 2017. Swiss Chicken, virus, we are more restricted to stay Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Clerk’s Office Leads To A The following information at home. Some of my articles, I Baby Carrots, Red Apple. Teacher Being A Daddy relating to this legal case was have mentioned that don’t stay a obtained in research by Angela prisoner of your home. Get outside Jessie May Clark of Frost Tuesday, Feb. 9 Kellogg, a Clare County historian, and walk, go fishing or hunt rabbits. Township signed a Complaint Chicken Pot Pie on Biscuit, Now the Michigan Department of before Justice of the Peace in March of 2017. The research Chalet Garlic Veggie Blend, Natural resources did a press indicates that it is doubtful that Applesauce. Algernon S. Young on August 13, STEVE O'DAY ENTERPRISES release to get outside and enjoy the Jessie May Clark was at the Clare Optional: Fruit Mix 1904, alleging that Stephen A. snow. They said it’s a great time to Morrissey was the father of a County poor farm, although the Roofing and Vinyl Siding Wednesday, Feb. 10 get out and enjoy Mother Nature. poor farm at the time may also “male bastard” child she delivered When you get outside and enjoy have served as the Clare County Shingle Roofs: New Construction • Reroofs • Low Slope Applications Baked Ziti, Green Beans, on August 12th. Specifically she VISIT US AT: STEVEODAENTERPRISES.COM nature at is best. There are groomed infirmary. Jessie May Clark, born Parslied Cauliflower, claimed that defendant Morrissey FREE ESTIMATES CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED LICENSED & INSURED Fruit & Dip trails to walk on and watch wildlife May 6, 1883, was the daughter of and wild birds at their best. ‘did beget her with child in the 7750 Springwood Lk. Rd. - Harrison Optional: Garlic Toast Sylvester Noble Clare and There’s another event to get out City of Harrison . . . on or about HOME REMODELING/NEW CONSTRUCTION Caroline Canfield. Caroline Thursday, Feb. 11 with your little children at Mid the 26th day of November, A.D. Canfield’s sister, Laura married Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes, Michigan College. Its for ages from 1903, at the Clerk’s office in the 989-539-3757 Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, 5 to 19. This is sponsored by Jays Court House.’ Justice Young Edmund Bailey. Jessie May Clark Under The Sea Salad. Sporting Goods. The dates are examined Jessie May Clark under died in 1955, although no death or February 19 to the 21, you must be oath and she related that she was cemetery record can be found in Friday, Feb. 12 preregister. It’s called, Winter VFW 1075 HARRISON begotten with child “about confirmation. Jessie May Clark Outdoor family adventure event. Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanksgiving day 1903 . . . married William Naegele on Chicken Fajitas, Spanish Rice, You can pre enroll here at Become a Member Thanksgiving night was the last September 16, 1906, and the 1910 Refried Beans, Cherry Pie. https://events.anr.msu.edu/winter- census has a child, Leo, living outdoorfamilyadventure After time that I was with him, I was begotten with child in the clerk’s with them in Detroit. You can join the VFW if you: office in the Court House . . . In 1913 Jessie May and William • Are a US citizen or US national (989) 539-5911 Stephen Morrissey . . . is the divorced and the divorce informa- Father of my child.” tion does not mention the child, • Have served honorably or are currently serving Defendant Morrissey worked as Leo. However, one might assume in the US Armed Forces Keysor Builders a Deputy Clerk and Register for F. that Leo is the ‘bastard child’ and • New Homes • Decks M. Morrissey and had been a son of Stephen Morrissey. The • Received a campaign or service medal for • Garages • Siding teacher in Clare County. 1915 Detroit City Directory has • Polebarns • Roofing overseas service Following arrest, defendant Jessie May living on Concord Owner Harrison, MI Steve Keysor Morrissey waived preliminary Avenue as a widow; William hav- • Served at least 30 consecutive or 60 non- ing remarried and having a child Licensed Insured examination and Justice Young set consecutive days in Korea anytime since 1949 bond at $400. The bond was pro- in that marriage in 1933; and, vided on August 16th with Ora D. William dying in 1973. • Received Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay Cleveland and John H. Richmond The 1929 Detroit City signing as sureties. The Return of Directory has Jessie May living Visit vfw.org/Join Justice Young was filed in Circuit with Leon, an auto worker on for a complete list of eligibility. Court on September 27th. Kercheval Avenue. In 1930 Jessie However, the matter was settled on is living with her sister Fannie Hill Contact 989-539-6172 if you have any (widowed) and her brother Nelson September 15th on defendant questions or would like to enroll! Morrissey paying Jessie May Clark (single) in Livingston 49 • 2”, 4” AND 5” WELL REPAIR • Clark $325 “for all claims of every County. Jessie is listed as • 5” PVC WELLS DRILLED • divorced. • WATER PUMP SALES & SERVICE • nature and kind . . . on account of The 1930 census and 1940 cen- the support of myself and child”. P.O. Box 436 • 183 W. Main St. Brett Dodd 989.539.8505 30 Years Experience This typed agreement/receipt sus have Leo Naegele living as a Owner/Driller 5323 N. Old State boarder in Detroit and working as Harrison, Michigan 48625 www.doddwells.com was signed by Jessie May Clark, Reg. No. 18-1995 a carpenter and an auto factory Phone: (989) 539-7496 trimmer. FAX: (989) 539-5901 Then in 1933 Jessie May mar- Website: www.clarecountycleaver.net ATTENTION FRANKLIN TWP. RESIDENTS ries Orin Graves and a Leo E-Mail: [email protected] - Established in 1881 - Neagele attends the wedding as a As of January 1st, we have contracted with a new trash company, American Waste. witness. This was Orin Grave’s first marriage and Jessie May’s Subscription Rates You should have already received a new green & black receptacle from them. second. In Clare County:

Orin was an oil field worker. 1 Year in Advance - $30.00; 6 Months - $20.00 American Waste will NOT pick up trash in the old brown or blue Republic Stephen Morrissey married Ada Elsewhere In The United States: containers, these belong to the property owners. Hull on Sept 12, 1904, just a 1 Year in Advance - $32.00; 6 Months - $21.00 month after the baby with Jessie On-Line Only - 1 Year in Advance - $26.00 We ask that you please, was born. They moved to Benzie No Subscription taken for less than 6 months. MOVE THE OLD CONTAINERS BACK FROM THE ROAD. County and had three children. Single Copies: 75¢ By Jon H. Ringelberg Paper Published Weekly (#115100) Thank you, Member, Clare County Periodicals Postage Paid at Harrison, Michigan POSTMASTER: Send Change of Address to: Historical Society Franklin Township Board P.O. Box 436, Harrison, MI 48625 revised wk28 / 2017 Page 4 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Thursday, February 4, 2021

OUTLOOK MIXED ON MICHIGAN’S EFFORT TO ‘FIX THE DAMN ROADS’ Grammar Guy By SHEL KRAUSE Counties, issued a statement sup- local and federal, that may assist us of helping local units of government. Capital News Service porting infrastructure’s spotlight in in continuing the mission of improv- “When it comes to some of his Whitmer’s address. ing our infrastructure.” appointments, there’s a lot of mayors LANSING – With a new presi- “We appreciate Gov. Whitmer’s Todd Behring, the managing sprinkled out there,” Gilmartin con- A feather dential administration and an call to improve our local roads and director of the Montmorency County tinued. “There’s certainly a knowl- expressed willingness for bipartisan infrastructure,” association execu- Road Commission, said he doesn’t edge of what happens at city hall – cooperation from Gov. Gretchen tive director Stephan Currie said. believe that Whitmer has made a sig- what goes on at a local level – in the in your Whitmer, advocates of better roads “While this is not a new topic at the nificant difference in the condition administration.” and infrastructure say they have state Capitol, or at the local diner, it of his county’s roads. Buttigieg made his priorities for mixed expectations about increased is a critical one.” “I don’t think her election had the position clear in testifying at his capitonym funding and improved federal guid- The association’s director of gov- anything to do with our roads getting U.S. Senate confirmation hearing, Last week I wrote about the dif- ance. ernmental affairs, Deena Bosworth, better because the funding was put in saying, “I look forward to working ference between “capital” and The governor made it clear that also noted support for increased place before she stepped in,” he said. with our partners at the state, local, “capitol.” My research opened up she hasn’t forgotten about the policy local funding of Whitmer’s clean “As far as the funding she’s put in territorial and tribal levels to find a can of worms, which is what I promise that helped get her elected, water initiatives. place, it has helped the state roads, solutions to our infrastructure issues wrote about two weeks ago. While as evidenced by her references to the Reactions from county road com- but we didn’t really receive any of while we also prepare for the future researching when the word “capi- “Fix the Damn Roads” slogan in her missions varied. that at the county level.” of transportation at a time of great tol” needs to be capitalized I stum- recent State of the State address. A representative from the Wayne On the federal level, some advo- change.” bled upon the topic of She touted the Rebuilding County Department of Public cates of greater spending on roads Robert Laitinen, of the Chippewa “capitonyms.” Michigan Bonding Plan of 2020 as Services commented after and bridges say they’re pleased by County Road Commission, said he Capitalization changes every- CURTIS HONEYCUTT evidence that the state can “walk and Whitmer’s address. the nomination of former South doesn’t have particularly high hopes thing. A capitonym is a word chew gum at the same time” by tack- “Our state and federal govern- Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg for the new administration. whose meaning changes when its favorites: “nice” and “Nice”; ling COVID-19 and the deteriorat- ments have made it clear that they to be the U.S. secretary of “I have not heard or seen any first letter is capitalized. “mobile” and “Mobile”; “reading” ing infrastructure simultaneously. understand the need to increase Transportation. details released on that. There’s been Capitonym purists will tell you and “Reading”; and “tangier” and funding and address critical Whitmer also boasted of large Dan Gilmartin, the executive some speech that’s put out there, but that, when capitalized, the “Tangier.” Interestingly, each of improvements to infrastructure,” interstate highway renovation proj- director and CEO of the Michigan I’ve seen no concrete plans or infor- capitonym’s pronunciation the cities I just listed takes a differ- said communications director ects in Oakland County and Lansing. Municipal League, said he is cau- mation that would lead me to believe changes as well, as in the example ent pronunciation from each of Tiffani Jackson. Whitmer’s plans for infrastructure tiously optimistic about increased that that’s going to happen,” Laitinen of “polish” and “Polish.” I sub- their lowercase counterparts. If I “As the largest county road improvements in 2021 include ask- federal support for infrastructure said. scribe to the more inclusive defini- wanted to break that pattern, I ing the Legislature to increase fund- agency in the state of Michigan, the projects. “But yes, I have definite hopes tion that a capitonym’s pronuncia- would have included “scone” (the ing for local government projects, as Wayne County Department of “There’s a lot of goodwill right that something’s going to occur tion sometimes changes when the delicious breakfast biscuit) and well as a $500 million MI Clean Public Services remains hopeful, now,” he said. “President [Joe] that’s going to put some real invest- word is capitalized. Let’s look at “Scone” (the city in Scotland). Water Plan. committed and supportive of any Biden has talked a lot about commu- ment back into our system, because some examples. Perhaps this is where you can find The Michigan Association of form of a stimulus package, both nities and talks a lot about the issues it’s sorely needed,” he added. For some reason, some of the the Scone of Destiny. most notable capitonyms are Still another batch of familiar months. Think about “march” and capitonyms falls into the category Sen. Outman Reacts To State Of The State Address “March”; “august” and “August”; of religious terminology. A “mosa- and “may” and “May.” When these ic” is different from “Mosaic” for Michigan’s future, but actions “With that said, I hope she is final- from people being locked in their words appear in their lowercase Law. When something is always speak louder than words ly willing to work with us. We can homes. forms, they mean one thing; when “catholic,” it’s universal; when written in a speech. start by giving people some certainty “Finally, she can join us in approv- they are capitalized, they are someone is “Catholic,” they “For nearly a year, the Legislature as to when they can return to work ing a responsible budget that puts months in the Julian calendar. If belong to a global Christian has been left out of discussions sur- and do so without changing the rules some money back in our savings and you want to dive down a fun rabbit denomination. “See” what I mean? rounding the pandemic response. At a few days before the restrictions are funds critical state services like pub- hole, look up the “year of confu- What was Job’s job, anyway? Can first, it was calling on the Legislature to be lifted. lic safety, public health, road repairs sion.” In the year 46 B.C., Julius I have the lawnmower back that I to work with her on roads before she We can also continue working to and our schools. Caesar decided he wanted to begin lent you around Lent? A mass of chose to go it alone to solve that provide relief to those businesses “I’ve said from the beginning that his new twelve-month calendar the people attended Mass. issue. We then set up a responsible that are on the brink of shutting the solution cannot be worse than the following year. As a result, 46 B.C. Once you delve into the world of budget and she gutted it and sent down to help them stay afloat. cure, and as we watch families strug- ended up lasting 455 days. capitonyms, you’ll notice them money where she saw fit. We have Workers and businesses need cer- gle, businesses fail, and people’s everywhere. You may even notice provided input and feedback from tainty. They cannot keep making life’s work being thrown out through There’s another category of that it’s rainier up on Mt. Rainier. our constituents about how the pan- investments in safety equipment and the decision-making of one person, I common capitonyms: place names. Whether we’re dealing with coun- Curtis Honeycutt is a syndicated SEN. RICK OUTMAN demic is negatively affecting them, extra measures only to be shut down believe we have reached that point. but she routinely ignores these pleas anyway. “I hope 2021 is the year the gover- tries or cities. In the case of coun- humor columnist. He is the author LANSING – State Sen. Rick and has continued to keep the state nor finally does join hands with the tries, we have “china” and of “Good Grammar is the Life of Outman, R-Six Lakes, issued the fol- locked down while changing the “Next, we can get kids back into Legislature. I hope she does give “China”; and “turkey” and the Party: Tips for a Wildly lowing statement Jan. 27, in rules time and again when her exten- schools and allow them to compete people in this state a voice. “Turkey.” I found a lengthy list of Successful Life” Find more at cur- response to Gov. Gretchen sions are set to expire. in winter sports and have that much- “I look forward to the governor’s capitonym cities, but here are my tishoneycutt.com. Whitmer’s 2021 State of the State “So, forgive me for being skepti- needed interaction with their peers. budget presentation in the coming address: cal of her calls tonight for us to work This will be a tremendous first step weeks and seeing if she truly means “It is always interesting to hear the together. It takes two to do so and in addressing and healing the mental the words she said tonight, or if it governor’s priorities and her outlook we’re tired of holding our hands out. health problems that have developed was another speech for the cameras.” Submit All Editorials/Letters To The Editor content/inquiries to: Secretary Of State Benson Continues To Bolster Election Security CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • clarecountycleaver.net EMAIL: [email protected] • 989-539-7496 Secretary of State Jocelyn State, they will be registered auto- Benson announced Jan. 28 that Ongoing voter registration list maintenance matically unless they opt out of ongoing voter registration list and election audits arm public trust registration. maintenance and post-election The Bureau is also carrying out audits continue to demonstrate the all our election processes and pro- a notification prior to the 2018 the following two additional list integrity, transparency and accura- tocols, in preparation for 2021’s election requiring a response, did maintenance activities: cy of Michigan elections. local elections.” not respond to the notice and did -Providing to local election “Michigan’s 2020 elections In support of those efforts, not engage in any voting activity clerks the absentee ballot applica- were the most secure, successful Benson made publicly available in at least the last two federal elec- tions returned undeliverable to the and accessible in state history. 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LOCAL EVENTS & NEWS • ClareCountyCleaver.net • EMAIL: [email protected] • 989-539-7496 SpartanNash pharmacies prepare to Outside Looking In By: Charlie Ziesemer my fingers dipping into the gash administer free COVID-19 vaccine The Greatest of my leg. I laid back down real- izing I was injured. I remember GRAND RAPIDS – As part of Word people all around me, including the frazzled truck driver, telling its continued efforts to ensure the me it would be OK. The next well-being and safety of its family It’s hard to believe we have thing I remember is traveling in of associates, customers and com- entered the year 2021. I remember an ambulance to the hospital. I munities during the coronavirus as a teen thinking about what it thought that this is really cool. pandemic, SpartanNash has part- would be like in 2021. It seemed so As I laid in the bed in the hospi- nered with the U.S. Department of far away and hard to imagine when tal emergency room all of a sud- Health and Human Services, I would hit that age of 70. It’s still To ensure the safety of both pharmacies have adjusted opera- den Dad came busting into the along with state programs in all hard to fathom that I have reached store guests and pharmacists as tions to ensure the safety of store room asking if I was OK? I don’t states the company operates in, to the “golden years” and am experi- well as the availability of the guests, offering walk-up vaccina- ever remember seeing that emo- offer the COVID-19 vaccine in COVID-19 vaccine, customers tions for the flu, shingles and more tion from my dad. I remember accordance with the nationwide will schedule an appointment and and free, same-day prescription mom telling me later that when rollout plan. complete a health screening prior delivery at all company-owned they had received the call that I The vaccine will be adminis- encing the same life and to receiving the vaccination. These pharmacies, as well as introducing was in an accident, Dad raced out tered at no cost to patients and thoughts of my parents and measures ensure low wait times reserved pharmacy hours for older to the car yelling at her to “let’s will be available at each of grandparents and so many ahead go”. Mom had to change her and appropriate social distancing adults, pregnant women and SpartanNash’s 88 company- of me. Yet here I am, 71 years clothes and use the bathroom. She efforts, as well as allowing cus- immunocompromised store guests owned pharmacies, including young, retired, and living a life said Dad actually drove up and tomers to receive their second in Michigan. Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, that continues to make memories down the driveway a couple of dose in a timely manner. Select SpartanNash pharmacies Martin’s Super Markets, VG’s Save-A-Lot Food Stores and provide new challenges that times impatiently waiting for her During the scheduled vaccina- in Michigan, Indiana and Grocery, Family Fresh Market, is searching for qualified will make a difference, no matter to come out and get into the car. tion appointment, the pharmacist Minnesota also offer free COVID- how small, in this crazy world. Forest Hills Foods and They then drove to the accident will administer a contact-free tem- 19 testing. candidates for our CLARE As you get older you learn to Econofoods stores in Michigan, area to get my bike. The police perature reading, and both the To maximize access to COVID- cherish the memories of your were still at the scene and told my Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, SAV E -A-LOT, located at pharmacist and the customer will 19 vaccines for all Americans, the parents and grandparents and the dad that I was in pretty bad shape. Nebraska, South Dakota and be required to wear a medical U.S. Department of Health and 10350 S. Clare Drive impact they made in forming Dad looked at the crushed bike Wisconsin. grade face mask, provided by Human Services recently Clare, Michigan 48617 your life and the person you are. and I can imagine his thoughts as Store guests can sign up to be SpartanNash as an additional safe- announced the U.S. government’s It makes you much more aware he jumped into the car and raced notified when the vaccine is avail- We are Recruiting for ty measure. partnerships with large chain phar- of how you interact with your to the hospital. I just know that I able at their nearest SpartanNash Following the COVID-19 vac- macies and networks that repre- the Following Position: children and especially your will never forget the look on his pharmacy at cination, customers will be visual- sent independent pharmacies and grandchildren. Raising my chil- face as he rushed into the room shopfamilyfare.com/covid19vac- • Assistant Store dren, I depended on the same ly monitored by the SpartanNash regional chains. Through the part- and saw that I was OK. cine. Manager - Previous techniques and practices as I pharmacist who administered the nership with pharmacy chains, this I know how much my parents “With multiple COVID-19 vac- learned from my parents. I feel I loved me by being a good parent. vaccine for a brief period of time. program covers approximately 60 Retail Management cinations approved and ready for was a result of a good upbring- I also know how much my grand- “While we wait for the much- percent of pharmacies throughout broad distribution in the coming Experience Required ing so why change anything parents loved me by becoming a anticipated vaccine, our family of the 50 states, the District of months, SpartanNash and our from what I feel was a success. grandparent. I learned that love is retail stores remain committed to Columbia, Puerto Rico and the We Offer You: family of retail pharmacies are With grandparenting you rely shown by our actions and the life serving our customers with all of U.S. Virgin Islands. Full Benefits Including: here for our store guests, and we more on being involved and pro- we live. We don’t always say the the products they need to stay For all of SpartanNash’s ongo- are committed to providing them Medical, Dental, Vision, viding support. I also think that words “I love you” as much as we healthy, including affordable, ing efforts, visit: the example you show and how with a safe, clean environment to should but it would be far worse nutritious foods for a balanced spartannash.com/spartannash- Life Insurance, Disability, you live your life is the best receive this important vaccine,” to say I love you and not show it diet, flu vaccinations, medications coronavirus-updates. teacher of all. My dad was not a by our actions. Love is the great- EVP and Chief Merchandising Paid Vacations and more,” EVP and General man of words, but I could tell by est word and the perfect way to and Marketing Officer Lori Raya A Fun & Exciting Manager, Corporate Retail Tom Family Fare, D&W Fresh his actions he was one who live. We can thank God for that said. “Our pharmacists have and Swanson said. “And when the Market, Martin’s Super Markets, Opportunity & Challenge loved his children and God. He and especially for those times will continue to play an important time comes, our pharmacies are VG’s Grocery pharmacies current- worked hard to provide us with when we bounce off the truck and role in the fight against the coron- Please Submit Cover prepared to be your go-to choice ly offer walk-up flu, shingles vac- all we needed to be a family. don’t slide under it. avirus, providing critical care for to get your COVID-19 vaccina- cinations; reserved hours; and Letter & Resume’ along And although he didn’t say the Do you have any stories to tell? the communities we serve. You tion.” free home prescription delivery to with references to: words “I love you” until we Send them to me at cziese- can trust us to provide safe access were older, I learned that he Since the onset of the coron- ensure well-being and safety of [email protected] or in care of to the COVID-19 vaccine when it Freeman Family loved us and my mom by his avirus pandemic, SpartanNash customers and communities the Cleaver. becomes available.” Enterprises actions and by the way he lived his life. 829 West Main Street, I remember one day when I Suite C was delivering my newspapers Early Head Start is Enrolling Now on my bike. 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JANENE MARIE COUGHLIN RONALD “RON” LEE MONVILLE KEITH ALLEN CZARNECKI

MAY 10, 1970 - JANUARY 24, 2021 OCTOBER 9, 1954 - JANUARY 26, 2021 JUNE 27, 1947 - JANUARY 9, 2021 Janene Marie Coughlin of Ronald “Ron” Lee Monville Keith Allen Czarnecki 73 of Ortonville; Died January 24, 2021. age 66 of St. Johns, Michigan Harrison passed away Saturday, She was 50. She was born on May went to be with his Lord and January 9, 2021 at Covenant 10, 1970 in Clare, Michigan to the Healthcare-Saginaw. Keith was late Jack and Jeanette (nee: Bruce) Savior on Tuesday, January 26, born June 27, 1947 in Royal Oak, Chaffee. She married Scott Coughlin 2021, surrounded by his loving Michigan the son of Joseph P. and on December 19, 1992 in Harrison, family. Ronald was born October Alice O. (Olson) Czarnecki. Keith Michigan. She is survived by her 9, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan the graduated in 1967 from Walled loving husband, Scott Coughlin; son of Elmer Eugene Monville three children, Shayla Coughlin, Lake High School. Upon high Sierra Coughlin, Ryan Coughlin, and and Elsie Maxine (Johnson) school graduation, Keith enlisted dog, Denali; two sisters, Joy (the late Monville. Ronald enlisted in the in the United States Army and John) Fahrner and Judi (Mike) Ridge; United States Army and honor- honorably served his country. one brother, Jim Chaffee; her father ably served his country. On June After completing his commitment and mother-in-law, Ron and Connie A memorial visitation will be 20, 1981 in Harrison, Ron was to his country, Keith attended Mid Coughlin; sister and brother-in-law, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for family and Sherry and Pat Baldwin; nieces and united in marriage to Ms. Robyn great-nieces, great-nephews, sev- Michigan Community College Leslie of Harrison, one grandson, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for friends on and spent three years furthering nephews; and countless loving Sue Curns. Mr. Monville has eral extended family members Declan Czarnecki also of Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Village his education. friends. Funeral Home, 135 South Street, resided in St. Johns since 1985, and his beloved dogs; Daisy and Harrison, four sisters; Cheryl Mr. Czarnecki had resided in Janene received her bachelor’s Ortonville, Michigan. Due to COVID moving from Midland, Michigan. Norton of Harrison, Myra degree in Accounting and was Lucy and beloved cat, Grace. Harrison since 1969, moving from restrictions we are allowed 25 people Ronald was currently Coopshaw and husband Rich of employed by the Brandon School Ronald was preceded in death by Walled Lake, Michigan. While in the chapel at a time. We will rotate employed with Michigan Paving Harrison, Bertha Combs and hus- District in Data and Pupil Services. people thru. Please be aware there his parents, mother in-law, Nellie living his Harrison, Keith was a and Materials of Lansing, band Bob also of Harrison and She worked at Brandon Fletcher may be some waiting time. MASKS Curns, one brother, Leslie Tax Preparer for many years. On Intermediate School, Brandon Faith Cooper and husband ARE REQUIRED. Memorial contri- Michigan as an Aggregate Monville, his niece, April June 3, 1999, Keith was united in Kenneth of Harrison, plus many Middle School, and Central Office. butions may be made to the family Technician. Ron attended She loved the Brandon School Monville, two sisters in-law and marriage to the former Judith nieces, nephews and extended for a future scholarship fund for Community Christian Church of District, especially the cheerleading two brothers in-law. “Judy” Foutch-Sprague in Ohio. family members. Keith also was Brandon athletes. If you would like to St. Johns with his family. For Keith enjoyed socializing with his and football programs. She loved leave a condolence for the family go Life Celebration services and preceded in death by his parents, many years, Ron volunteered friends, clients and even complete crafting, sunshine, flowers, reading, to www.villagefh.com Military Honors for Mr. Monville one sister, Sharon Miller and three hammocking, and the ocean. with Area 28 Special Olympics of will be held Saturday, February strangers. Many will remember brothers; Paul Joseph Czarnecki, Keith as an avid gambler, visiting Clinton County. He enjoyed fish- 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from James S. Czarnecki and James S. several Casinos throughout ing, hunting, bowling, reading, Brown Corners Church, 5540 O’Toole. watching movies, photography Michigan. He also could be seen Services celebrating Keith will ELIZABETH “LIZ” IZORA FRIES South Clare Avenue, Clare, Mi. daily at various locations purchas- and most importantly, spending be held later this year. To share an 48617 with Mr. Tyler Barlage ing Michigan Lottery tickets. He AUGUST 20, 1942 - JANUARY 26, 2021 time with his family, making officiating. A time of gathering online memory or condolence enjoyed watching televised golf with Keith’s family, please visit: memories. will take place on Saturday, Elizabeth Izora Fries 78 of and football game’s as well as www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Harrison passed away Tuesday, Surviving Mr. Monville is his February 13, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. political events, as many know he Arrangements and care of Mr. January 26, 2021 at Michigan loving wife and best friend of until time of service. Inurnment was very politically involved. Czarnecki and his family are Medicine University of Michigan, thirty-nine years, Mrs. Robyn will take place at Summerfield Surviving Mr. Czarnecki is his entrusted with Stocking Funeral Ann Arbor, Michigan. Elizabeth was Sue Monville of St. Johns, two son, David Czarnecki and wife born August 20, 1942 in rural Township Cemetery, Harrison. Home, Harrison (989)539-7810. Harrison the daughter of Ellsworth daughters; Tara Flores and hus- Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Miller and Esta (Price) Miller. Liz band Frankie of Bay City and Monville may be considered to: graduated from Harrison High School Ashley Monville of St. Johns, Special Olympics Area 28, 10100 in 1960. After graduating high school, one granddaughter, Jesa Flores of Williams Road, DeWitt, Clare County Senior Services is hiring a home delivered Liz attended Mid Michigan Bay City, three brothers; Keith meal driver for delivery to the Clare/Farwell area. Meals Community College. Liz was united Michigan 48820. To share an in marriage to Mr. Francis Fries in Monville of Indiana, Bob online memory or condolence are picked up at the Senior Center in Harrison. The hours are 1966 in Harrison. Mr. Fries preceded Monville and wife Katrina of with Ron’s family, please visit: 5 days per week, 4 hours per day, 10am-2pm approximately. Elizabeth in death the year of 2008. Chesterfield, Michigan and www.stockingfuneralhome.com. There is also an opening for up to 5 days per week, 4 hours per Mrs. Fries has resided in the Duane Monville and wife great-grandchildren two sisters; Carol Arrangements and care of Mr. day, in the Harrison area. Harrison community her entire life. Raydene of Lincoln, Michigan, She retired from Amble School of Beggs and husband Jerry of Monville are entrusted with The rate of pay is $10.15 per hour; use of company vehicle for rural Harrison in 2001 after 25 years Crossville, Tennessee and Shirley four sisters in-law; Mary Lee Stocking Funeral Home, route. Please drop off your resume or obtain an application at: Senior Croff of Hastings, Michigan, two as a Teachers Aide. Liz was a member Pearson, Carol Bedard and hus- Harrison (989) 539-7810. Services at 212 S. Broad St., Harrison, Michigan (formerly the brothers; Larry Miller and wife Marti of Faith Lutheran Church, Harrison band Marv, Vicky Searles and Following COVID 19 guidelines, Knights of Columbus Hall behind the Courthouse.) and Harrison TOPS. Liz loved chil- of Gladwin, Michigan and George Miller and wife Kathy of Clare, many Rita Duma and husband Dan, all guest attending the gathering Further inquiries can be directed to Brenna Chapman at dren, she continued helping children three brothers in-law; Bruce with reading and school for many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and and service for Mr. Monville are 989-539-6515. years after her retirement. Liz’s love great-nephews and her special long- Curns and wife Deb, Robert required to wear face masks and time friend, Gary Haskell of Harrison. for Jesus Christ and her family for Curns and Dave Curns and wife practice suggested social distanc- Liz also was preceded in death by her unconditional. She enjoyed cooking, Sue, plus many nieces, nephews, ing. canning and enjoying the fruits of her parents, two sisters; Mildred and labor, brewing a fresh cup of coffee, Dorothy and six brothers; William, sharing many conversations with John, Richard, Paul, Ervin and James. family and friends with the guarantee Life Celebration services honoring that it would not be boring, playing Mrs. Fries will be held Saturday, June and cheating at cards, chewing out her 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. from Cedar Crest partner for loosing the game. Liz Cemetery, Harrison. Inurnment will demanded every kid, grandchild or immediately follow services at Cedar friend the importance of washing your Crest Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial Strengthen Your Faith hands, and helping her with chores, as gifts in memory of Liz may be consid- ered to; Harrison District Library, 105 there was always something to do. If FIRST you were close to Liz, your name was: East Main Street, Harrison, Michigan Kim, Carol, Cheree or whatever the 48625 or Harrison Community CONGREGATIONAL UCC Schools Library Fund, 420 West hell your name is. CHURCH SCHOOL 10:30am Surviving Mrs. Fries are her two Spruce Street, Harrison, Michigan daughters; Kimberly Graham and 48625. To share an online memory or WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30am husband Kevin of Clare, Michigan condolence with Liz’s family, please 211 W. Spruce St., Harrison • 539-7163 visit: and Cheree Tuttle of Gillette, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wyoming, seven grandchildren; www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Jeremy, Jordan, Janiece, Jessica, Arrangements and care of Mrs. Fries 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School Nathaniel, Joshua and Joel, many and her family is entrusted with You Are Invited To 11:00 a.m. - Morning Services Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison. LEOTA 6:00 p.m. - Evening Services Wed. 7:00pm full Youth Programs COMMUNITY 3088 Mostetler 539-7301 STACY STOCKING ST. 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This notice relates to a redemption period shall be NO. 004/2020 Church, Clinton Township, NOW THEREFORE, Date of birth: March 28, REAL ESTATE LEGALS Mortgage made by Donald the later of thirty (30) days To the most Reverend Dr. Michigan, USA Notice is hereby given that 1936 James L. Osiwala on this FOR SALE P. Fuson, a single man from the date of sale or Signed by: the power of sale contained TO ALL CREDITORS: * (“Mortgagor”) to Chemical fifteen (15) days from the date of November 1, 2020, Mar Basileus Adao Pereira in said Mortgage has NOTICE TO NOTICE OF Bank and Trust Company, date the notice required by that this title and instrument I become operative and that CREDITORS: For Sale By Owner FORECLOSURE dated April 29, 2003, and MCL 600.3241a(b) was will be from this date forth, Perpetual Defender of the pursuant to that power of The decedent, As is Hunters Cabin on Notice under MCL recorded in the Office of the posted and mailed. Perpetual in time for this Ecclesiastical Monarchy of sale and MCL 600.3201 et. RICHARD R. CARLEY, , wooded 91.77 acres. 600.3278: Pursuant to MCL Register of Deeds for the Dated: January 15, 2021 most Blessed Disciple of the the seq., on March 10, 2021 at died December 25, 2020. Located in Leota, MI. 600.3278, if the property is County of Clare in the State By: NICOLE R. GRAF Faith and our Lord Jesus Church of the East. 11:00 a.m., at the County Creditors of the decedent Christ. Please call 810-348-3782 or sold at a of Michigan on May 7, (P55474) Signed by: Most Reverend Courthouse in Harrison, are notified that all claims ALWARD FISHER RICE We sign and confirm Our Charles McWilliams 810-992-5281. foreclosure sale under MCL 2003, in Liber 848, Page(s) Michigan, that being the against the estate will be 434, et. seq., on which ROWE & Hand and seal with our Bishop of the place for holding the Circuit forever barred unless 3-3* 600.3201 et. seq., the Mortgage there is claimed to GRAF, PLC weapons on this date of Church of Hope Court and/or for conducting presented to Russell borrower will be held be due as of the date of this Attorneys for TCF November 1, 2020, at St. Monastic / Ecclesiastical / such foreclosure sales for L. V. Carley, personal responsible to the person MISCELLANEOUS who buys the property at the Notice the sum of 202 E. State Street, Sharbel Maronite Catholic Indigenous Medicines the County of Clare, there representative, or to both the

FOR SALE mortgage foreclosure sale or $17,151.99, together with Suite 100 Church, Clinton Township, In the Name of the Father, of will be offered at public probate court at 225 W.

the mortgage holder for interest at 5.50 percent per Traverse City, Michigan Michigan, USA the Son and of the Holy sale, the premises, or some Main St., P.O. Box 96,

damaging the property annum. 49684 Signed by: Ghost. Amen... part thereof, described in Harrison, Michigan 48625- Seasoned Hardwood during the redemption NOW THEREFORE, (231) 346-5400 Mar Basileus Adao Pereira 3­3 said Mortgage as follows, 0096 and the personal You cut - $25/cord. Price is period. Notice is hereby given that File No.: 16498.0190 I *** to-wit: representative within 4 negotiable depending on ATTENTION the power of sale contained (TCF / Fuson) Perpetual Defender of the Land, situated in the months after the date of quantity. Located on Lily POTENTIAL in said Mortgage has 3­3 Ecclesiastical Monarchy of NOTICE OF Township of Grant, County publication of this notice. Lake Road in Harrison. Call PURCHASERS become operative and that *** the FORECLOSURE of Clare, State of Michigan, Dated: January 27, 2021 Brian at 989-339-7903. AT FORECLOSURE pursuant to that power of Church of the East. Notice under MCL described as: Marcoux Allen 5* SALE: sale and MCL 600.3201 et. Public Notice Signed by: 600.3278: Pursuant to MCL Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Bower & Kendall PC ______In the case of seq., on February 24, 2021 Let it be known to one Most Reverend Charles 600.3278, if the property is the Northwest 1/4, Section Richard C. Mills resolution prior to or at 11:00 a.m., at the County and all that on this date of McWilliams sold at a foreclosure sale 12, Town 17 North, Range 4 P68618 simultaneously with Courthouse in Harrison, November 1, 2020, of the Bishop of the under MCL 600.3201 et. West, described as: 145 S. Jackson Street the aforementioned Michigan, that being day of our Lord, that Church of Hope seq., the borrower will be Beginning East along the P.O. Box 787 Pawn Shop foreclosure sale, TCF the place for Macomb County, State of Monastic / Ecclesiastical / held responsible to the North section line, 979.24 Jackson, MI 49204-0787 BUY, SELL, TRADE National bank, successor by holding the Circuit Court Michigan and Resident of Indigenous Medicines person who buys the feet from the Northwest (517) 787-4100 merger to Chemical Bank, and/or for conducting such the United States of In the Name of the Father, of property at the mortgage corner of said Section 12; Russell L. V. Carley Cash For Guns formerly known as foreclosure sales for the America, Dr. James L. the Son and of the Holy foreclosure sale or the thence continuing East, 20739 Tomlee Ave. Cash For Gold Chemical Bank and Trust County of Clare, there will Osiwala was Ordained and Ghost. Amen... mortgage holder for along said North section Torrance, CA 90503 Company may rescind this be offered at public sale, the Bestowed the degree and 3­3 damaging the property line, 342.24 feet to the West (310) 251-1480 3-month Pawn sale at any time prior to the premises, or some part title of Deacon by the *** during the redemption 1/8th line; thence South 00 5 *** 3% + $3 Per Month end of the thereof, described in said Sovereign Ecclesiastical Public Notice period. degrees 19’29” East, along redemption period. In that Mortgage as follows, Monarchy: SACRED Let it be known to one ATTENTION said West 1/8th line, 198.00 Gladwin Trade & Sales event, your damages, if any, to-wit: CATHOLIC CHURCH OF and all that on this date of POTENTIAL feet; thence West parallel to PUBLICATION 1739 N. State Street shall be limited to the return Platted Lot(s), situated in THE EAST. November 1, 2020, of the PURCHASERS AT the North section line, OF NOTICE Gladwin, Mich. of your bid amount tendered the Township of Frost, Let it be known that, We, day of our Lord, that FORECLOSURE SALE: 342.05 feet; thence North 00 In the matter of Finn at the sale, plus interest. County of Clare, State of Mar Basileus Adao Pereira Macomb County, State of In the case of resolution degrees 22’42” West, Family Living Trust u/a/d 989-426-6811 10tf Michigan, describedPlatted I, By the Grace of Almighty Michigan and Resident of prior to or simultaneously 198.00 feet back to the Place November 11, 1991, as Lot(s), situated in the God and with Divine the United States of with the aforementioned of Beginning. amended. Township of Frost, County Permission, Sovereign, America, Reverend Dr. foreclosure sale, TCF The redemption period shall TO ALL INTERESTED The Little Shoppe of Clare, State of Michigan, Head of State and James L. Osiwala was National Bank, successor by be twelve (12) months PERSONS including: * described as: Generalissimo of all the Ordained and Bestowed the merger to Chemical Bank, unless the property is Whose address(es) are N EW, RECLAIMED & COLLECTABLE I TEMS Lot 41, EXCEPT the East Militaries and Clergies. degree and title of Priest by formerly known as established to be abandoned unknown and whose interest 10 feet thereof, Lot 42, and WE DECREE: the Sovereign Ecclesiastical Chemical Bank and Trust pursuant to MCL in the matter may be barred A Treasure Trove the East 5 feet of Lot 43 of By virtue of our Rights and Monarchy: SACRED Company may rescind this 600.3241a, in which case or affected by the following: the Supervisor’s Plat of Privileges, according to the CATHOLIC CHURCH sale at any time prior to the the redemption period shall The decedent, Doris M. In Harrison Hirim Hills Subdivision, canonical laws and Rules of OF THE EAST. end of the redemption be the later of thirty (30) Finn, who was a resident of Frost Township, as set forth the Sacred Catholic Church Let it be known that, We, period. In that event, your days from the date of sale or Clare County, Michigan 517-449-3010 26-11 in Plats, Clare County, of the East, Chaldean Rite, Mar Basileus Adao Pereira damages, if any, shall be fifteen (15) days from the died December 10, 2020. 3514 N. Clare Ave., Harrison, MI. 48625 Michigan. as: We Certify through this I, By the Grace of Almighty limited to the return of your date the notice required by John A. Finn is the Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 10 am - 4 pm; Thurs. & Sun.: Closed Lot 41, EXCEPT the East instrument, that: God and with Divine bid amount tendered at the MCL 600.3241a(b) was successor trustee of the Finn 10 feet thereof, Lot 42, and James Lawrence Osiwala, Permission, Sovereign, sale, plus interest. posted and mailed. Family Living Trust u/a/d the East 5 feet of Lot 43 of was blessed, Ordered and Head of State and This notice relates to a Dated: January 26, 2021 November 11, 1991, as POLE BUILDINGS & GARAGES the Supervisor’s Plat of Ordained to the Rank of Generalissimo of all the Mortgage made by Chad M. By: NICOLE R. GRAF amended. Creditors of the Militaries and Clergies. Over 30 Years Hirim Hills Subdivision, Deacon, and is fully Ruby and Mary Beth Ruby, (P55474) decedent are notified that all Experience Frost Township, as set forth authorized to WE DECREE: husband and wife, to ALWARD FISHER RICE claims against this Trust OM’S POLE BUILDING in Plats, Clare County, perform all his/her By virtue of our Rights and Chemical Bank Michigan, ROWE & GRAF, PLC Estate will be forever barred POLE BUILDINGS Michigan. Ministerial Duties, Privileges, according to the recorded on June 16, 1994 Attorneys for TCF unless presented to the & GARAGES 1-800-541-3974 The redemption period Canonically resident in the canonical laws and Rules of in Liber 227, Page(s) 47, et 202 E. State Street, We Accept Major Credit Cards ROOFING & SIDING Successor Trustee, John A. CONCRETE FLOORS shall be twelve (12) Sacred Medical Order - the Sacred Catholic Church seq. (“Mortgagor”) with a Suite 100 Finn within 4 months after & DRIVEWAYS 30x40x10 months unless the Church of Hope. We hereby of the East, Chaldean Rite, Loan Modification Traverse City, Michigan the date of publication of 10% Down CHAIN LINK & Today PRIVACY FENCING property is established to be present this Certificate: We Certify through this Agreement recorded in 49684 this notice . Guarantees FEATURING ULTRA 2000 Prices abandoned pursuant to MCL CERTIFICATE OF instrument, that: Liber 1343, Page(s) 116, et (231) 346-5400 Dated: January 18, 2021 With 19 colors to choose from And A 45 YEAR WARRANTY 600.3241a, in ORDINATION OF James Lawrence Osiwala seq., which Mortgage was File No.: 18443.0005 Gambrell and which case the DEACON Was blessed, Ordered and last assigned to Chemical (TCF / Ruby) Associates PLC From Beginning Permits to Cleanup, We Do It All! Ordained to the Rank of Bank and Trust by 5-3 Todd M. Gambrell Priest (Father), and is fully Assignment of Mortgage, *** P57171 authorized to and recorded in the Office of 240 West Main Street www.harrison-realty.com perform all his/her the Register of Deeds for the STATE OF Suite 1000 Ministerial Duties, County of Clare in the State MICHIGAN Midland, MI 48640 Harrison Office: (989) 539-2261 Canonically resident in the of Michigan in Liber 227, PROBATE COURT (989) 631-7626 Fax: (989) 539-9770 Sacred Medical Order - Page(s) 345, et. seq., on COUNTY OF CLARE John A. Finn e-mail : [email protected] Church of Hope. We hereby which Mortgage there is NOTICE TO 530 Bertha Drive 795 N. 1st St. • Box 499 present this Certificate: Member of the Clare-Gladwin Board of Realtors www.claregladwinrealtors.com claimed to be due as of the CREDITORS Farwell, MI 48622 Harrison, MI 48625 CERTIFICATE OF date of this Notice the sum Decedent’s Estate (989) 339-0878 PROPERTIES FOR EVERY BUDGET ORDINATION OF of $25,057.11 together with FILE NO. 21-18234-DE 5 PRIEST interest at 8.875 percent per Estate of Richard R. *** NO. 035/2020 annum. Carley To the most Reverend Father Dr. James L. Osiwala on this date of November 1, www. BuyHarrisonRealEstate.com 2020, that this title and CONDELL Located 3/4 Miles North of State Park instrument will be from this WONDER LAND (989) 539-2771 date forth, Perpetual in time REALTY [email protected] for this most Blessed (989) 539-2771 Disciple of the Faith and our 3701 N. Clare Ave. • Harrison, MI OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Lord Jesus Christ. 14.15 ACRE WESTLAWN - Great Development site. We sign and confirm Our 14.75 ACRE CLARE AVENUE - 14.75 +/- acres ready to Approximately 14.15 acres in the City of Harrison ready to be Troy A. Condell Dale Walter Jr. Faith Hensel Bob Dahl Tony Condell Gail Korman Loraine Gunderson Rob Dimmer be developed, just south of the north Harrison freeway inter- developed. The ground work has been done. Part of this is currently Hand and seal with our weapons on this date of change. The property has been cleared and is ready to be zoned R-2 and part is currently zoned residential, the Future Use 212 PARK. 1 Bdrm. well 143 OAK GROVE. 4 trails. $429,900. MLS built on. Great traffic flow. $172,500 according to the City Future Use Map calls for part of this to be November 1, 2020, at St. & septic, lp gas space Bdrm. 2 bath, utility, nat. 173601 https://harrison-realty.com/173564 Commercial. The rezoning of this parcel would be subject to Sharbel Maronite Catholic approval by the City of Harrison. Subject to City Approval of Split. heater, on a large lot near gas, cent. air, shed, 821 PINE - The fish are always 3390 CLARE AVENUE Seller will sell all or part of this parcel. $172,500 state land & trails. 24x24 pole barn, & on a 6670 EBERHART. biting at Bertha Lake!! Enjoy Commercial concrete block https://harrison-realty.com/173563 $21,500. MLS 173804 nice lot with access to a Custom built log sided 4 this 1141 sf, 2 BD, with 2 lots & building with windows facing bdrm. 2 bath home with 120 ft of water frontage. US127 for display of your 2686 JEAN - Find a real honey 06, 07, 08 TAMARACK shared waterfront lot on $145,541 inventory. Restore and open! in this metal-roofed 2-bedroom RIDGE RD - Building lot over- 6559 SAW MILL. 3 Budd Lk. $93,500. MLS large family room, Cottage-style. Well water. Right looking 7th fairway Tamarack garage, on 10 wooded 2061 GARY - Explore the many $49,000 Bdrm. Waterfront 83’ on 174105 virtues of this 2-bedroom For Photos Text style, right comforts! $34,686 Golf Course, comes w/3 years Jewelry, Silver acres near lakes, state 15 WHITE PINE RIDGE - membership for 2 offered at and Coins canal of Chain of Lakes, Ranch. Freshly painted, new RBFJZMP To 52187 land & trails. $349,900. bath, move in ready. Possible LOT 10 HAWTHORNE - Level building lot over looking $29,900 per lot. Immediate Payment 6009 PIERCE. 160 vinyl siding many MLS 173387 LC. $97,700 Wooded, rolling lot on dead end the 11th fairway on an 18 hole 2439 LUDINGTON DRIVE - Gold Rush updates, move in ready, acres, small hunting cabin 2160 BERT ROAD - Visualize paved stree in City limits with golf course in Northern 5 Semi Wooded acres with yourself in this rewarding 3-bed- country settig. build your dream Michigan. $29,900 Beautifully remodeled Home Jewelers decks, shed, beach area with elec., gas heat, no (Due To Many Recent For Photos Text just off M 115 close to US 10 3 and seawall. $124,900.00 well or septic. has many room Contempo. Gas heat. home. $12,000 NEW OWNERS Sales, Listings Greatly Garage, basement, well water. For Photos Text T101141 To 52187 BD 1.5 BA all new 828 W. Houghton Lake Drive MLS 173696 trails, great hunting area Prudenville (989) 366-7939 Needed & Appreciated!) $69,000 RBFTJWB To 52187 Open by Appointment Only bordering state land & 23tf Page 8 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Thursday, February 4, 2021 Advocacy Groups Seeking Additional Relief For Consumers Energy’s Low-Income Customers

LANSING – In an effort to General, MEC, NRDC the LIA credit program, the same time gas and utility detrimental consequences without affordable for more low-income secure additional financial relief and Sierra Club also raised the MPSC did not approve that rates continue to increase,” remediation.” customers and lead to more timely and for customers of Consumers concerns about the unaffordability relief. Instead, the said Charlotte Jameson, If adopted, the proposal would result complete payments thus reducing Energy Co., Michigan Attorney of Consumers Energy’s electric MPSC approved program director legislative in a minimal cost increase of less than collection activities by Consumer General Dana Nessel and several bills for its lowest-income the company’s original affairs, energy, and drinking a quarter per month for all residential Energy. Reduced collection costs will ratepayer advocacy groups are customers. In 2020, Consumers pre-pandemic $6.1 million water policy for the Michigan ratepayers. However, the expanded ultimately benefit all electric asking the Michigan Public Energy’s bills were on average the proposal for bill assistance. Environmental ratepayer access to the $30 per-month customers. Service Commission (MPSC) to highest in the state at $106 per The majority ($4.6 million) of Council. “Given that the Public credit will make electric bills more reconsider its denial month. that money goes to an $8 per Service Commission just of support for expanding a progra During the rate case, the month Residential Income approved an 8 percent increase m the utility company Attorney General and advocacy Assistance credit that the ALJ in residential rates for CROSSWORD has which provides credits to groups argued for both short-term found to be nearly Consumers’ customers, we low-income customers. and longer-term programs and meaningless. would hope they would also Nessel and the Michigan policies to provide more The joint petition for increase assistance going to Environmental targeted, impactful and rehearing asks the MPSC to those who are struggling. We Council (MEC), Natural sustainable assistance for reconsider its decision to deny joined the petition for Resources Defense low-income customers, including the expansion rehearing so low-income Council (NRDC) and Sierra an expansion in the Consumers in the availability of the $30 consumers can get the relief Club led a motion on Jan. 15 for Energy’s low-income assistance per-month credit for they desperately need on their rehearing before the Michigan (LIA) credit program. low-income customers as monthly electric bills.” Public Service Commission In October 2020, recommended by the ALJ and “At a time when (MPSC) regarding the administrative law judge (ALJ unopposed by any other party Michiganders are facing record the utility company’s recent ) who presided over the case in the case. unemployment and lost wages, rate case. recommended the MPSC approve “There is valid concern low-income customers need On Dec. 17, 2020, a $12.5 million increase for regarding bill unaffordability, more assistance,” said Derrell the MPSC approved a $90.2 low-income payment assistance as particularly now due to the Slaughter, million rate increase for electric it relates to the LIA credit, which ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan clean energy advocat customers of Consumers Energy. would allow additional customers and low-income ratepayers e for the Natural Resources In addition to opposing the to receive the company’s $30 who are already struggling to Defense Council. “The amount of the company’s per-month credit. keep food on the table should commission should reverse its originally proposed $244 million Despite the lack of objections not be forced to choose decision to increase that rate increase, the Attorney to the ALJ’s proposal to expand between feeding their families assistance, while expanding and paying their utility the program and providing an bills,” Nessel said. “I hope the additional $12.5 million in relief requested in this joint funding for those customers.” petition brings additional “Even before the COVID-19 resources for the people who pandemic, Consumers need it, and I am grateful for Energy’s electric bills were the support of the MEC, highly unaffordable for the NRDC, and Sierra Club in 450,000 low-income customers this fight for the betterment of it serves,” The City of Harrison, Michigan, will receive all ratepayers.” said Sophie Stoepker, West sealed proposals at their office at: “We continue to see more Michigan clean energy organiz 2105 Sullivan Dr. Michigan families struggling er for Sierra Club. “The action Harrison, Michigan 48625 because of the ongoing of the Michigan Public Service until 10:00 a.m. local time, March 24, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic and Commission to reject this at which time the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing economic recession, while at assistance will likely have bituminous asphalt paving. Detailed specifications, bid forms and instructions to bidders may be obtained from DNR Accepting Applications For the City of Harrison. The City of Harrison Wolf Management Advisory Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or defects mere presence of a wolf near and to accept any bid or bids which are in the livestock or a dog does not best interest of the City. authorize the use of lethal control. 5 From an estimated survey of 140 wolves in 1998, to more than 600 every year since 2011, gray wolf populations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have recovered, based on goals set by state and federal Gray wolf shown in winter governments. Wolf woods. (DNR courtesy photo) management in Michigan is guided by Michigan’s Wolf The Michigan Department of Management Plan, which Natural Resources is now currently is being updated. accepting applications for the Wolf There will be opportunity for Management Advisory Council, an public input as work to advisory body that is being refresh the plan continues. re-established in light of federal To learn more about delisting (which went into effect wolves and wolf Jan. 4) of gray wolves as a Watch For Answers In Next Week’s Issue... management in Michigan, threatened or endangered species. visit Michigan.gov/Wolves. Crossword printed from www.metrocreativeconnection.com - 2020 The purpose of the council is to make recommendations on wolf management in Michigan. It will be comprised, at minimum, of representatives from conservation, hunting and/or shing, agricultural and animal advocacy organizations, as well as tribal government, as specified in state statute. Applications for the council will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CROSSWORD Thursday, Feb. 4. Request an 183 W. MAIN STREET HARRISON, MI 48625 application by • P. O. B OX 436 • LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS emailing DNR-Wildlife@Michiga (989) 539-7496 • EMAIL: [email protected] n.gov or calling the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453. ~ Weekly Published Newspaper & Operating Printshop ~ On Nov. 3, 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decided to remove gray wolves from the Excellent Quality Custom Printing federal list of threatened and endangered species in the lower 48 states. The action took effect Jan. 4. • Newsletters • Menus With the federal delisting of wolves, two state laws – Public • Letterheads • Postcards Act 290 of 2008 and Public Act 318 of 2008 – became effective. • Envelopes • Fliers These laws allow residents to use lethal control on wolves that are in • Brochures • Business Cards the act of killing or wounding livestock or a dog. 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Above left, Larson Elementary as viewed from the southeast last summer. Above right, the structure as it appears now from the same van- tage point. Noting the landmark trees in the background lends a sense of the project’s scale. Bricks are temporarily stored in the new gymnasium to warm up At left, the future gymnasium prior to installation. (Cleaver photos by Dianne Alward-Biery) serves as a staging/work prep area. At right is one of the many areas which will become access points into LARSON from page 1 the original Larson building once the administrative assistant and bonus tour guide, spoke up saying, “I can’t second portion of the project begins wait! I want them to start now! It will be interesting to see it when it’s all when school is out for the summer. done – seeing it progress is so interesting.” Below, the mechanicals mezzanine That construction will include 12 walled classrooms for grades K-2 and seemingly miles of pipes, cables and two specials rooms, each with its own restroom; RESD offices, two and ducting that will bring climate intervention rooms, a computer lab, a teachers’ lounge, and more. The control and function together. kitchen facilities will be expanded substantially, and the original gym converted into a cafeteria/multi-purpose space. The kitchen facility will be nearly tripled to accommodate the doubled student body. An addition- al projection screen will be installed in the new cafeteria. And, as was This painter done with the locker pits at the high school, the floors will be brought up rolls on the to one uniform height – no more walking down into that former gym ever-present area. Hornet Gold “Hopefully, the Tuesday after Labor Day they will be starting school stripes that here K-5,” Foote said. “That’s our goal: worst case scenario, if it’s not the course through Tuesday, it might be the Monday, but we’re hoping the Tuesday after every Labor Day everybody will be over here.” hallway. The last building to be addressed will be Hillside, and bids for that will go out in February or early March. Foote said the day after school lets out for the summer, the proposed renovations/rearranging of offices will begin, to include redoing the back entrance with ramps for accessibility. He also said the gym floor will be replaced and bleachers removed. “Kind of dress it up a little bit,” Foote said. “Then the ’38 building and We welcome new & the ’48 building will be taken down. Having things come down will be returning patients! the last thing that takes place. We’ll keep our offices where they’re at until they get the renovation done so that we just have to move across the Call us today to set up an appointment hallway, instead of moving, moving, moving. So, one step at a time.” The Hillside work will put a period on the end of a 5-year-long sen- for all your dental needs! tence. Some will wax nostalgic, saying it is the end of an era. Yet, others will say it is a bright new beginning, offering students a wider horizon Most insurances accepted and payment options where relevant technologies and safer facilities will provide enhanced are available. opportunities for success. It definitely will be a busy summer for Harrison Community Schools, and well worth keeping an eye on the construction progress. Dr. Gierucki 780 West Spruce Street • Harrison 989-539-2146 TREASURY OFFERS VIRTUAL COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Students and families looking for help paying for college are 45-51 encouraged to register for an upcoming Virtual College Financial Aid Night hosted by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Sessions will be available from 6:30-8 p.m. EST every Tuesday and Thursday in February. All sessions are free and open to the public. Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics: -FAFSA application information -Federal financial aid programs -State financial aid programs -Scholarship searching -MiSSG Student Portal Accounts Due to limited space, participants are encouraged to sign up for one session only. Registration can be completed by visiting the MI Student Aid website at www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid. Administered by the state Treasury Department, MI Student Aid is Michigan’s go-to resource for finding the financial resources needed to pay for college. For more information, contact MI Student Aid at [email protected], 1-888-447-2687 or @mistudentaid on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

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