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BUCK TALES Taking a Peek Behind the Curtain Four County Residents Anyone living in Clare Surrey-to-Library Conversion Progressing County age 65 and older still By Dianne Alward-Biery Sentenced needing a COVID vaccination Cleaver Staff Writer please call Clare County Senior HARRISON – When Harrison Services to schedule an District Library Director Sheila appointment at 989-539-8870. Bissonnette asked if the Cleaver was interested in doing a walk-thru update on the library’s Surrey House renovation progress, there COMING was no question – the answer was a resounding “YES!” That led to EVENTS meeting up Friday morning to get a peek and to share with readers Chrishton Chapman what has been going on behind the Free Drive Thru Mobile building’s historic walls. Food Distribution at the Clare The Surrey was purchased in County Transit Corp. Saturday, April 2016, the architectural draw- The Harrison District Library’s March 6 in Harrison. Vehicle ings done by May 2017, and the remodeling of the former Surrey House lineup/ registration at 9 a.m.; plan finalized in June 2018. Now, is shown Feb. 26. Pictured are contrac- distribution 10:30 a.m. until nearly three years later, and after tors Jeff Wagner and Rich Hilton, along noon. One household per vehi- years of fundraising and grant- with library director Sheila Bissonnette, cle; bring a government issued writing, the final result is a bit eas- as insulation is applied, the height of ID or piece of mail to meet res- ier to visualize. bathroom tile is set at 54 inches, and the idency requirements. Bissonnette opened the front Eric Newell Restrooms NOT available. possibility of flip down window seats is door, leading the way into the mys- discussed. (Cleaver photos by Dianne tery lying in the community’s The Clare County Alward-Biery) Democratic Party will meet at midst. She explained the building 6:30 p.m. March 10 via had been gutted in Zoom/phone or video. To early 2018 to learn attend, email stephterpening@ “what things would gmail.com. jump out at us.” during COVID with Hilts’ Plumbing and Mark Fortunately, not times. Heckman [electrician]; we’re Clare's 47th Annual Irish much materialized “We actually going local as much as possi- Festival March 11-17 in Clare. by way of unexpect- have two con- ble.” View events at www.clare ed discoveries: a pipe tractors who She added that while the lat- Mark Kanoff michigan.com. here, a chimney work at the ter two contractors are very Chapman Sentenced for CSC Crimes there, and some lead library,” busy, they come in periodically Chrishton Daniel Chapman, of Ice shanties in the northern paint and asbestos- Bissonnette as the project evolves. Farwell, plead no contest to Child Lower Peninsula including laden tile adhesive said. “Jeff It was also noted that the pro- Sexually Abusive Activity, Criminal Clare County must be removed Sexual Conduct 3rd Offense (13-15 years which simply needed Wagner does ject’s roof work went to local by midnight March 15. of age); and Inducing a Minor to Commit to be sealed rather our maintenance contractor Britton Roofing a Felony, and he plead guilty to habitual than removed. stuff and Rich which, fortunately, provided the bit at a time. That is due in part offender 4th offense on January 12, 2021. For the most part, the library Hilton has worked our circula- most economical bid. to financial frugality and in part This case was originally brought to light board has been serving as project tion desk, and he’s a licensed because contractors and materi- through defendant’s parole agent and was manager and tackling the project a contractor. They’re working See on page 2 then investigated by the Clare County als have been in short supply LIBRARY Sheriff’s Department. Based upon the vol- ume of suspected child sexually abusive County Commissioners Learn Legal Skinny on Court ‘Revenue’ activity located in defendant’s possession, the FBI took over the investigation and turned the matter over to the US Attorney’s BOC Hears from Prosecution, Courts Office for review for charges. After a year of no action, the US Attorney’s Office By Dianne Alward-Biery cutors maintain determined they were not going to main- Cleaver Staff Writer competency in tain the file for prosecution and referred it

their field. back to Prosecutor Ambrozaitis to review HARRISON – The Feb. 17 Chief Judge Joshua Spring Weight Ambrozaitis said for state charges. On March 1, 2021, meeting of the Clare County Farrell addresses the that, while Judge Evans sentenced him to serve 8 Restrictions Enacted Board of Commissioners, more Clare County Board of COVID has years, 3 months to 50 years in prison. The Michigan Department of than three hours in length, was a Commissioners in 2016 Chapman did not receive credit for the 818 enabled some of Transportation and local agen- diverse mix of concerns. The about a personnel change days he served pending the resolution of the training to be cies are enacting spring weight Administrator’s Report touched in the courts, which this case because he was on parole at the done online/virtu- restrictions, an annual move to on documents prepared and sent necessitated hiring at time he committed these new offenses. He ally or be set aside protect roads. in for a previously discussed least one full-time was also ordered to pay a total of $1894.00 for another time, it in fines, costs, and court appointed attor- Effective 6 a.m. Monday, Community Development Block replacement employee. is important to ney fees. March 1, weight restrictions are grant which will cover a portion Farrell also addressed the maintain the Newell Sentenced for Meth imposed and enforced on all of the HVAC repair costs, and BOC Feb.17 in an effort budget for travel Manufacture and Possession state trunkline highways from has been working on an HVAC to clarify the limitations and expense to Eric Edward Newell, of Harrison, the Michigan border north to request for proposals. Byard said on the court to assess plead guilty to Delivery/Manufacture ensure everybody and including M-20 from the all the departments had been fines and costs, and how Methamphetamine, Possession of is trained and “on interchange with US-31 in notified of auditor requests for little actual revenue Methamphetamine, and Possession of a top of their Oceana County, then east on M- documents, as well as working comes through the courts Controlled Substance under 25 grams on game.” She also 20 to US-131, then north on on OPEB reporting for retiree into the county’s coffers. October 27, 2020. These convictions were pointed out that a result of an investigation conducted by US-131 to M-20 in Mecosta health care. Byard also noted (Cleaver file photo) the work of her the Clare County Sheriff’s Department. County, then east on M-20 to that the attorney is working on office results in On January 21, 2021, he was sentenced by US-10 in Midland County, then documentation of the 17 drains court fines and fees assessed Judge Mienk to serve 15 months to 20 east on US-10 to M-25 in Bay owned by the county, listing behest of the Central Michigan the child support billing and the which generate money for the years, 15 months to 10 years, and 15 City, including the entire accompanying lake levels. She said District Health Department. procedure for receiving pay- months to 4 years respectively with credit county, which led to discussion Thumb region. this will be a benefit going forward “The health department has ment from the state. She for 3 days served. He was also ordered to of the disparity of fines levied All state trunklines in this with any additional drains the called on them to take on the described an online research pay $1894.00 in fines, costs, and court by the courts and actual prose- area will have weight restric- county may acquire in the future. scheduling of the clinics,” provider contract which had appointed attorney fees. cution costs. st tions imposed and enforced. She also had been preparing Byard said. “What an amazing been renegotiated for a cheaper Kanoff Sentenced for CSC 1 Degree “They [courts] need to Mark Anthony Kanoff, Harrison, plead State routes typically carry M, I, documents needed for preparing job they have done.” rate, and also spoke of a sub- understand it’s not right that the guilty to Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st or US designations. the Tax Anticipation Note Prosecutor Michelle scription for ICLE [continuing other taxpayers pay for that per- Degree (under 13 years of age) on Clare County restrictions In the absence of Community Ambrozaitis provided a budget legal education for Michigan] son doing the crime,” Majewski September 21, 2020. The investigation began Feb. 27, and Maple Services Director Lori Phelps, review, describing grant fund- which provides access to digital said. “And that these costs are regarding this case began in 2011 by the Grove from M-115 to North Byard also pointed out the work ing received, and how when the versions of evidence and appel- Clare County Sheriff’s Department. higher than what we’re charg- Road has been added to the Phelps and her Senior Services pandemic had stymied the orig- late books, alleviating the need Charges were brought; however, the case ing, and we need to send the restricted routes. staff had been doing in coordinat- inal purpose for the funds, she to acquire expensive hard was ultimately dismissed without preju- ing vaccination clinics at the had been able to change the copies. Ambrozaitis said her burden to the criminal or the dice after discussions with the minor vic- scope of the grant to use money office had also gone to an person being charged.” tim’s parents regarding difficulties with set aside for a counselor to online sentencing guideline cal- Noting the difference the case. In 2019, during an investigation into this defendant by the FBI, additional implement a case tracking sys- culator, which she said aids in between what Clare County and Need Legal Forms? other counties assess for prose- information was uncovered that made this Look No Further... tem, which takes the prosecu- preparation for a plea offer in a stronger case. On March 1, 2021, he was tor’s office paperless. The sys- felony cases. cutor expense, Ambrozaitis said charges will be/and have begun sentenced to prison for 25 years to 50 Many In Stock, including: tem’s Cloud storage enables the The prosecutor said the trav- years, with credit for 365 days served. His to be higher. • Quit Claim Deeds • Land Contracts cases to be accessed from any- el and expense budget is essen- sentence will run concurrent with a federal where – especially beneficial tial to ensuring her staff and Also addressed was a pro- sentence that he is currently serving. He • 183 W. Main Street • • Power of Attorney • Guardianship now with the current need to attorneys are continually posed attorney pay scale, was ordered to pay $1258.00 in fines and sought to stem employee PO Box 436 • Harrison, MI • Rental Agreements • Warranty Deeds work remotely. trained and stay up-to-date on costs. Prosecutor Ambrozaitis thanks all Addressing budget expendi- procedures, saying it is her turnover, which Ambrozaitis agencies involved for their efforts to bring- EMAIL: [email protected] • Wills • Many more... ing this defendant to justice. tures, Ambrozaitis talked about office’s duty to do so, and is asked commissioners to review CONTINUES ON PAGE 4 989-539-7496 STOP IN TODAY!!! 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end of this year, but that more likely it Residents Missing Abundant Printouts Available at In-Person Meetings from page 1 Library will be 2022. She said Dave Lipovsky, county “We’ve come a long way, and Hayes Board Exploring Blight Options Viability building inspector, has been helpful there’s really not [much left]” she said, By Dianne Alward-Biery also when surprises are encountered, adding that once the bones of the could continue on looking at the making recommendations which can Cleaver Staff Writer structure are complete, “Then it’s just blight issues. be taken back to the architect. finishes.” HARRISON – While the Hayes Jones said he had not completed What cannot be missed are the seri- For now, the interior actually looks Township Board continues to meet his portion, and Tom Willett ously spacious, functional areas for like any serious home remodeling remotely via Microsoft Teams, cit- reported having begun the webinar children, activities, expanded stacks, project: doors to be salvaged leaning izen participation continues to be series on municipal and civil historical/archives, meeting room, against exposed, newly-insulated stud limited. At the Feb. 16 general infractions. Tessner-Rood patron quiet reading and computer walls; construction materials in the board meeting, the agenda’s expressed the need to speak with access areas. Bissonnette conceded the process of being applied/stored for the Community Reports section began local courts and the court adminis- window-lit, largest room will be a bit next step; and two men working hard with Deb Hoyt, township clerk, trator regarding how cases are han- different once the 90-inch tall double to bring the library’s vision into reali- reporting that no correspondence dled. bookshelves are in place. She also ty. had been received from any of the “It sounds like a lot of them end noted the architect’s plan for skylights Long sections of hanging, black three county commissioners who up there,” she said. “I was a little in that area were omitted, due to its flat insulated coil ducting provide heat to represent Hayes Township. surprised at the lack of returned roof increasing the possibility of leaks. the construction area of the building, Supervisor Rick Jones reported funding to the township in fines “Just having the space – that’s the bringing to mind the film “Anaconda” biggest thing,” Bissonnette said. the Airport Board meeting had and what automatically goes to the – enough said. The existing out- been canceled, and that he had court [judges] retirement fund.” The community door wrought iron has been able to asked the City of Harrison and the Hoyt added that MTA and the fenced patio will watch changes to the Clare County Board of attorney were asking what the “PVC Joy!” remain and be used for building’s exterior: Commissioners to schedule a joint township’s plan was moving for- kids’ activities, book work done on the meeting but had not heard back on ward, so the township needed to group meetings, etc. front façade and roof his request. (Cleaver photo by Dianne Alward-Biery) develop a blight plan of action so And Bissonnette envi- repairs. Another con- Under Public Comment, resi- the attorneys can better answer the sions the expansive spicuous change is the dent Valerie Kusiak noted the month. She said most of the rev- know her thoughts on the matter. township’s questions. She did note front porch being used absence of the porch January general board meeting was enue, $853,209.09 was taken in Zoning Administrator Ken Hoyt receiving one particular attorney by patrons who stop by railing, which posted online, but that the Feb. 9 through taxes, and that expenses noted only three permits issued in comment regarding establishing a with their own coffee Bissonnette said special meeting was not. She then were $1,099,454.53 with January, all for fences. He also blight committee. shop brew to enjoy an could be replaced, requested that, before voting, the $9,360.82 in payroll transfers in said 911 calls were down by 22 “The township attorney is look- outdoor read. although she actually Feb. 9 meeting be read aloud, as and out. The left a $1,477,779.43 from the previous January and ing into that more,” she said. “The Utility costs will be prefers the new well as the bills paid prior and the fund balance. included one CSC, but no Narcan northeast states tend to use a town- a bit more than at the current library, “openness.” She also pointed out the bills to be paid, which also were In her report, Deb Hoyt spoke of calls. He added that stalking and hall form of government instead of but minimized by the use of LEDs and porch posts, now clad in long-life/low- not posted and available to the House Bill 4131 being considered suspicious persons were down, but township boards, and that’s why extra insulation in floors, walls and maintenance PVC, noting that paint- public. Kusiak then listed many which would permit increasing ORV complaint calls “were way they form a lot of committees. But ceilings. Another part of making funds ing is an option, but unnecessary. The other items on the Feb. 16 agenda, precinct active voter size from the up, with 30 calls for that.” Hoyt he is looking into that for us and go as far as possible is delaying heat to large overhanging entryway may still the upper floors – for now. asking that they, too, be read aloud. current 2,999 limit up to 5,000 also said there are usually one of [will] do more research on it.” see some modifications, but that is yet Amazingly, all the work to-date has Jones informed her that she could active voters. Hoyt said she could two suicide calls but there had Willett added that it seems more to be decided. Also, the drive-up win- been done using only about $30,000 of dow may be affected by the location of pick up copies of those items at the foresee problems if precinct sizes been four in January, although he blight concerns arise in areas away the $400,000 project fund – that’s a sewer drain cleanout access. township office. were increased. Asked how that was unsure if those incident calls from the lake communities and what can happen when people with a Again, as with any remodeling After approving the general might affect Hayes, she said it were separate. Hoyt also noted fire that lake communities police shared vision and other generous folks project, obstacles arise and plans board meeting minutes of Jan. 19 would make running elections calls in Hayes Township: two for themselves rather tightly. Hoyt donate their time and efforts. adjust – so, the community just needs more difficult, although she didn’t and the special meeting minutes of medical assists for EMS, a car advised that one of the guidance Bissonnette said the hope had been to stay tuned and wait for the turning Feb. 9, the board moved on to the think it would mean having to accident medical assist, two short- statements provided said the key to to have the project completed by the of the library’s next page. consent agenda, which included combine the two Hayes Township ed electrical equipment/transform- code enforcement is to treat every- bills paid prior, bills to be paid, and precincts. The township has a total ers, two non-life threatening fires one equally and not deviate from the treasurer’s report. Treasurer of 3,862 registered voters: 2,013 in and one house fire on Lois Drive ordinances. “The Country King” Maye Tessner-Rood reported the Precinct 2 and 1,849 in Precinct 1. between Harrison and Coolidge Under Public Comment, part- township had a $1,545,684.33 Hoyt said she would be reaching avenues. time resident Pat Adams requested beginning balance, with out to the Michigan House Under New Business, the board how he could learn about previous Elections Committee to let them WKKM 106.5 FM $853,442.63 in receipts for the moved to: years’ township revenues/expenses -Renew the expired, prior Joint and various other expenditures, -- Playing “Traditional” Classic Country Music 24/7 -- Information Center [JIC] particularly what had been spent “COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS” A Tribute Memorandum of Understanding on the Mostetler Road gravel pit between Clare County and Hayes legal fees. He was advised that all Aired Monday • Wednesday • Friday at 12 Noon Township [which is used in case the township audit information (989) 539-7105 For Clare County’s Godfather of emergency, exercise or disaster was available through the state P.O. Box 549 • Harrison, MI 48625-0549 18tf (1/27/35 – 3/6/2020) for the coordination of informa- treasury website, and that for the tion distribution]; gravel pit information, he should -Adopt Policy manual updates submit a Freedom of Information His name was Howard Haskin, for Chapter 1 of the Board and Act request to the township clerk, the right kind of name for Administration Policies Manual which she said would be looked at the good/bad cop façade [no changes]; and Chapter 2 of the and honored. Township Board [with changes]; “Anything to do with the gravel he almost always wore, Hilts -Adopt Resolution 20-12 pit, we have required FOIA so he could switch sides, Budget Amendment for the second requests,” Hoyt said. P l u m b i n g & H e a t i n g quarter [increasing revenues to When Adams asked if the board quick silver, with a sardonic grin. L ICENSED & INSURED $626,338.98, an increase of was leaning toward using a blight Hard to read until followed $3,797 and increasing expenses by committee rather than hiring a per- • Free Estimates on Replacing and by his chuckle/laugh that let $4,478 and bringing expense son, Tessner-Rood explained that Installing Furnaces & A.C. you know he loved you budget to $621,405; Road Fund there was no leaning. expense increase of $6,207; new “We’re not leaning toward any- • Upgrade to a High Efficiency Furnace and that was enough Expense Budget of $145,742; Fire thing yet,” she said. “We’re to make you love him back. Fund expense increase of researching the feasibility in or install a Geothermal Heating RIP, $1,939/new budget $78,639; Michigan. That’s used mostly on & Cooling System! Recreational Development fund the East Coast, but it was brought

From a friend increase of $90,406]; forward by a taxpayer that asked • Now Scheduling -Approve Michigan Association about it. So, we’re trying to cover of Township Supervisors one-year all bases with everybody and see Home & Cottage 9 membership at $80; what’s most viable.” Plumbing & Heating -Approve spending $295 for Adams also asked why there Inspections Michigan Association of Planning was no longer a capability for • Free Estimates training consisting of eight class- attendees to type in questions TH NNUAL 10 A es; [through Microsoft Teams], Jones For Plumbing on -Approve the scheduled deputy said it was too difficult for him to new construction Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day treasurer wage increase from monitor the computer and run the & remodels. $11.25/hour to $11.75/hour effec- meeting, adding that until there is a March 27, 2021 tive Feb. 14; and facilitator for the program, that “Welcome Home U.S. Veterans” -Approved the Assessor’s function will not be available. 539-5551 Report, as read aloud by Rick The Hayes Township General 142 North Second St. Your Vietnam Veterans say thank you & welcome home Jones. Board meetings are held at 7 p.m. Harrison, MI. 15 - eow - tf to all our U.S. Military Veterans. It was noted the updated the third Tuesday of the month. Consumers Energy Ordinance had Let us never again forget another era of veterans! been sent to Consumers for approval, and when it is returned Serving the Harrison High Quality Join us at the to the township, it will be offered Oak Firewood Area Since 1964 Harrison American Legion Post for approval by the township Stacked & Ready • Land Clearing board. Septic Systems 1267 West M-61, Harrison, Michigan • Then it was time for an update We Also Offer The Following: • Drainfields 989-539-9792 • Fill Dirt • CrushedCrushed LimestoneLimestone on township blight. Deb Hoyt said • Basements board members had divided ele- • Screened Top Soil • WashedWashed StoneStone • Road Construction All Gave Some, Some Gave All ments of blight concern among • RoadRoad GravelGravel • Steel Culvert • Crawlspaces them and for her part, she had • TruckingTrucking • Firewood • Ponds Sponsored by: heard back from the township C, P, S • Landscaping Mulch The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1047 of Harrison, Michigan attorney and insurance agency. • Driveways Funds go to VVA 1047 to help Veterans in need. Hoyt said she would share that P D 6-6 5527 E. Townline Lake Road • Harrison, MI 48625 • 989-539-3211 • Demolition information with the board so it Thursday, March 4, 2021 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Page 3 Outdoors With Jeff ~ CLARE COUNTY HISTORY ~

It’s about this time of the year, old men were a lot younger there I can’t wait until we start seeing was no turkey season back then signs of spring. It’s this time of the and for that matter there were no year people, me included, are turkeys. They discussed the only looking vigilantly for spring to other things they could do are not arrive. Most of the group known as until April arrives. April is the the grouchy old men, are constant- opening of trout season, the end of ly telling they want spring to hurry the month if the weather is perfect up and get here. One person asked you can find and pick mushrooms. these old guys what are you going After I listened to these old to do when spring gets here? guys, I started thinking and many There’s nothing to do yet. It took a decades ago there were plentiful while for these old duffers to come times to get outdoors. It was a big up with an answer. They simply event for sportsmen in town; it A Glimpse Into The Past told the group of younger people lasted for a week or more. You Stamman’s Hi-Way Food Store was in Harrison in the current location of the car wash across from that were there were things to do at could see when it was getting JEFF GOYT Walraven’s Country Market. This photo is from 1959. Many Harrison residents will remember street this time of the year, many years close, you would find sportsmen dances in front of Stamman’s. ago. out in their barns or garages, dig- waiting for the smelt to come up It saddened them to think that ging for the equipment. the river. When they started dip- Way Back in the Day-1884 One of the plates glasses in Carr & his head. He has traveled a good deal what they used to do is long gone People today, would probably ping the smelt, they would fill sev- 136 Years Ago Granger’s store at Mt. Pleasant was and has been in Colorado, California, and they only have the memories think these sportsmen had lost eral washtubs up with smelt. After John Reed was arrested and tried [at blown in by the heavy wind of Tuesday Texas and all through the west. He was night, breaking chinaware etc., to the heard to say that he had a brother in of the fun they have had. They did their minds. You would see them you got enough fish, you would sit Harrison] for selling liquor without a on the bank and watch the intoxi- license. He was convicted and fined amount of $250. Cincinnati who was employed in driving admit that today there is one thing digging out stuff and one of the A prematurely born infant was a street car. His remains were brought to cated dippers for entertainment. fifty dollars and thirty days in jail. The they can do now that wasn’t an first things they may grab what case has been appealed. found interred in a cigar box, under one Clare, afterward taken to Mt. Pleasant option in years past. When these looks like an old refrigerator, how- Fishermen would again supply the Smith Bartoo presented a meat bill of the warehouses by the railroad on and interred in the Catholic cemetery. ever it is no longer a refrigerator, town with smelt, enough to last to John White last Sunday night at Tuesday. The boys in camp where he was at work An unknown man in this vicinity beating the expensive. it’s called a smoker. It may look them the rest of the year. Hatfield’s. Bartoo received a “diff” in Those days have long passed. the neck and side of the head. When a giving his name as John Keiley, aged Back in the Day-1959 like a refrigerator, now it had a about 32 years and employed in Pratt’s There is no more sucker spearing warrant was issued no one could be 62 Years Ago chimney and all the parts that make found that would testify that White camp, where he had been at work about Events commemorating the 50th that was stopped by the DNR. The it run has been removed. They struck him first and so the case was twenty eight days, met with an accident Anniversary of the Citizens State Bank smelt are gone also. It’s believed; on Saturday morning March 1st, which 9 would clean it out and remove all dropped. were announced this week by J. Stuart resulted in his death. He had just fell a the dead bugs that made their home they were consumed after the Charles Bailey is drawing hay from Bicknell, presidents. The bank, which salmon was introduced in the great his farm near Clare to his farm north tree and a limb had broken off and began business under a state charter on March 8-12 in the smoker over the past year lodged in another tree. He proceeded to lakes. You no longer see refrigera- west of Harrison. March 10, 1909, will honor the occasion along with any old mice that may A pretty good evidence of Spring cut the tree up into logs and some of the by events starting with a stockholder Hot Meal Menu tor smokers; only thing now is a Recommended Donation is $2.25 have taken up residency inside. has come is to see a group of boys on the men noticing the limb handing about employee family dinner on March 8. small, electrical smoker. Please Note: We are delivering Meals on They would wash it out and make side walks playing marbles. cautioned him about doing under but he Whilden Hughes, Wayne thought, as the tree was a only a small Wheels Monday - Friday. Congregate the interior shine. Many people in So, if you’re tired of sitting A party from outside came into town Trowbridge, Keith First and Marion Centers are NOT OPEN to the public, but home for a year, get out and apply last Monday got pretty full and rather one, he could cut the log before it fell. Roth drove to Detroit Sunday to attend all Seniors (60+), can pick up a meal to go. town would take notice and for He started to work again when hearing it You must call Cheryl or Brenna in Harrison for a turkey permit. There were abusive and consequently got thumped. the hockey game Sunday evening and (989-539-6515) OR Deb in Lake George some reason it made them think of The longer we will the more we find give he stooped his head and the limb returned home Monday. more sold last year, then ever (989-588-9841 ext. 01) to reserve. good food. out. (which had broken off in the shape of a Dale Brockway and Glen Stephison before. Winter will soon be over. wedge and would weigh about thirty Monday, March 8 The other thing that neighbors If the youngster who born at accompanied some friend to Thunder pounds) came down, the end striking would see them drag out what Harrison two weeks ago lives to be 50 Mountain, near Boyne Falls, skiing Burbon Chicken, years old he can have only twelve birth- him and was driven about six inches into Sunday. Sweet Potatoes, looked like a spear with many day parties in all that time. His mother Stewed Tomatoes, tongs on it. Once again when th presented him to the world on Feb. 29 . Corn Muffine. neighbors seen the spear come out, The Cleaver thinks the last Register (989) 539-5911 Tuesday, March 9 they thought of food again. What article about Gallup are published pure- the sportsmen were getting ready ly from spite and that in publishing them Layered Beef & Cabbage, to do was going spear fishing for Holden has committed another blunder. Keysor Builders Whole Potatoes, suckers. Dozens would go up to Butter Beans, • New Homes • Decks Sliced Peaches. Houghton Lake at the Cut River • Garages • Siding Optional: Br own Roll. and spear suckers. It wasn’t hard; • Polebarns • Roofing the fish were wall to wall. Once I Owner Wed., March 10 Early Clare County Legal Cases Harrison, MI Steve Keysor was with Jack Robbins, he took his Potato Crunch Cod, spear and threw it several yards Licensed Insured Baked Potato, down the river, when he walked up JOLIET BRIDGE & lien did not apply to two “Wickes” Ceasar Salad, he had two fish on his spear. These Cracked Wheat Roll. IRON CO. vs. Vertical steam boilers. fishermen would ensure that VIDALIA O NIONS FOR S ALE Optional: Creamed Corn. FARWELL PORTLAND A Taxed Bill of Costs added everyone in town would get $99.89 to the amount of the Thursday, March 11 CEMENT CO. The Lions Club of Harrison smoked sucker in their refrigerator. Decree. After the four plus year DECEMBER 28, 1904 – is now selling Baked Ham, The whole town smelled like delay from the time of filing the Maple Spice Squash, Vidalia Sweet Onions. smoked sucker. The ‘Year’ Ends Poorly Bill of Complaint, Notice of a Green Beans, Vidalia onions are milder & Another thing you would see sweeter than any other onion! Fresh Orange, Raisin For Littlefield’s Commissioner’s Sale was pub- them drag out of a barn or garage They are excellent in salads, Vanilla Bread Pudding. Farwell Portland lished beginning on April 2, 1909, was large metal landing net. These sandwiches, or simply raw or baked. Profits from fund Friday, March 12 in the Clare County Cleaver by raiser will be donated to the new Library Project. fishermen would be heading to the Cement Co. publisher Jesse Allen; and, Place Your Order Now - Call (989) 578-7599 or (989) Smothered Meatloaf, The Joliet Bridge & Iron Singing Bridge located in AuGres. Commissioner Wm. H. Browne 539-1010. Order before April 7, 2021 & pay when they Redskin Mashed Potatoes, It was smelt dipping time. Company entered into a contract are delivered. Sauteed Spinach, posted Notice of Sale at the office Hundreds of dippers would show with the Farwell Portland Cement The club is located at: 417 Fairlane • Harrison, MI / Near fairgrounds 7-2 Cantaloupe, door of FPCC, at the front of B.W. up, they would drink beer, while Company to build beginning on Multigrain Roll. January 1, 1903, a 50’ by 134’ Browns store, and one near the Engine and Boiler Building (and New Farwell House (sic) in the possibly other buildings) in the Village of Farwell; and, also on STEVE O'DAY ENTERPRISES town of Farwell pursuant to spe- the front door of the Court House, cific construction sheets. at the street corner of the State Roofing and Vinyl Siding The work was to include struc- Savings Bank, and at the “corner tural, galvanized corrugated steel of first and Main street at Browne Shingle Roofs: New Construction • Reroofs • Low Slope Applications covering, and painting -- and & Co. Store” in the City of VISIT US AT: STEVEODAENTERPRISES.COM labor. Plaintiff JB&IC did the Harrison. FREE ESTIMATES CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED LICENSED & INSURED work totaling $28,950 and • 2”, 4” AND 5” WELL REPAIR • 7750 Springwood Lk. Rd. - Harrison At the Commissioners Sale on received payments from FPCC, • 5” PVC WELLS DRILLED • HOME REMODELING/NEW CONSTRUCTION however a balance of $15,042.45 May 17,1909, Commissioner • WATER PUMP SALES & SERVICE • was claimed due and owing as of Browne “fairly struck off” the Brett Dodd 30 Years Experience the filing of the Bill of Complaint buildings and land of FPCC to 989-539-3757 Owner/Driller 989.539.8505 5323 N. Old State JB&IC for $11,663. On Order on December 28, 1904. Reg. No. 18-1995 www.doddwells.com Plaintiff JB&IC asserted a Confirming Report of Sale by mechanics lien on the property. Commissioner was filed on June The building(s) had been built on FREEMAN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS 14, 1909. P.O. Box 436 • 183 W. Main St. property which was located on the Notice Of Public Hearing See Meek, MH, pages 294-295, Harrison, Michigan 48625 West side of present day Corning for a historical overview of the Phone: (989) 539-7496 The Freeman Township Board will hold a public Avenue [a/ka/ Vandecar Road Farwell Portland Cement extended North of Main Street/ FAX: (989) 539-5901 Company. hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal US BS-10] at its intersection with Website: www.clarecountycleaver.net by Jon H. Ringelberg year 2021/2022 at 7280 Mannsiding Road, Lake, MI Ohio Street. The property with 4 E-Mail: [email protected] 48632 on March 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. large buildings indicated appears Member, Clare County - Established in 1881 - The property tax millage rate proposed to be in the 1906 Plat Book. Historical Society levied to support the proposed budget will be a Note that a mechanics lien cre- ates a security interest in the title Subscription Rates subject of this hearing. to property for the benefit of those In Clare County: A copy of the budget is available for public who have supplied labor or mate- 1 Year in Advance - $30.00; 6 Months - $20.00 inspection at 7280 Mannsiding Road, Lake, MI rials that improve the property. Elsewhere In The United States: 48632, starting February 24, 2021. The Answer of defendant 1 Year in Advance - $32.00; 6 Months - $21.00 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary FPCC generally denied without On-Line Only - 1 Year in Advance - $26.00 aids or services should contact the Freeman lengthy elaboration the claim of No Subscription taken for less than 6 months. JB&IC. Township Clerk by writing or calling 989-588-2752. Single Copies: 75¢ Following a hearing on February 23, 1909, Judge Peter F. Paper Published Weekly (#115100) Julie Lightfoot Periodicals Postage Paid at Harrison, Michigan Freeman Township Clerk Dodds decreed a lien on the prop- POSTMASTER: Send Change of Address to: erty for $11,431.16 except that the P.O. Box 436, Harrison, MI 48625 8-1 revised wk28 / 2017 Page 4 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Thursday, March 4, 2021

Senators Stabenow and Peters Introduce MICHIGAN JOINS FIGHT Grammar Guy IN SUPPORT OF STATES' Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen American RIGHT TO ENFORCE LAWS AGAINST 3D-PRINTED A column that Manufacturing and Create Michigan Jobs 'GHOST GUN' FILES WASHINGTON – U.S. Make It in America Act sector. The 1933 Buy American LANSING – Michigan Attorney reads like an Senators Debbie Stabenow and to Ensure Federal Act requires federal agencies to General Dana Nessel has joined a Gary Peters introduced their give preferential treatment to coalition of attorneys general from N*SYNC song Government Spends bipartisan bill Feb. 23 to strength- manufacturers of high quality, around the nation in fighting a lawsuit I hope that headline grabbed en our Buy American laws. The Taxpayer Dollars on American-made goods and prod- that seeks to stop states from enforc- your attention. As much as I’d love Make It in America Act will make American-Made Goods ucts. Unfortunately, loopholes, ing their laws against a company dis- to see a reunion tour of Justin it harder for federal agencies to waivers, and outright violations seminating dangerous 3D-printed gun Timberlake and the other guys, the use waivers to get around Buy to grant Manufacturing Extension have allowed federal agencies to les on the internet. closest thing to an N*SYNC lyric American requirements, requir- Partnerships (MEP) federal fund- buy products overseas — leaving In an amicus brief in Grewal v. you’re going to get today is in this ing the federal government to ing to help small and medium- our American manufacturers Defense Distributed before the U.S. article. It might sound crazy, but it give preference to American sized manufacturers across the behind. Supreme Court, the coalition seeks to isn’t a lie; today we’re reviewing companies and spend taxpayer country expand growth, maintain The Make It in America Act protect states’ efforts to stop Defense the words “buy,” “bye” and “by.” dollars on American-made prod- staff and adapt to market changes would close loopholes in our Buy Distributed from unlawfully publish- As much as I wanted to quote the ucts and American jobs. was signed into law. Peters also American laws and make waivers ing easily-downloadable internet les chorus of N*SYNC’s turn-of-the- In 2018, Senator Stabenow previously introduced bipartisan public. For example, the bill that provide instructions to build dan- millennium chart-topper “Bye Bye CURTIS HONEYCUTT released her Buy American report legislation to ensure that would stop the use of the “public gerous 3D-printed firearms, including Bye” word-for-word, I have some that found exceptions and American taxpayer dollars are interest” waiver if a foreign con- assault weapons. serious grammatical grumbles with “Bye” can also mean when a play- waivers to the Buy American Act used to buy American-made iron, tract would decrease American "Despite law enforcement efforts, the song’s subpar syntax. Feel free er or team advances to the next allowed federal agencies to spend steel and manufactured products employment. The bill would also Defense Distributed continues to to re-discover the swoon-worthy round of a competition without $92 billion on foreign-made for federally funded infrastruc- increase American-made content recklessly, and illegally, make 3D- lyrics for yourself in your search playing: The Chiefs got a bye in products between 2008 and 2016. ture projects. from 50 to 75 percent to ensure printed firearms easily accessible to engine of choice. the first round of the NFL play- Senator Stabenow’s Make It in Additionally, Peters previously that manufactured products anyone with an internet connec- The words “buy,” “bye” and offs. America Act addresses the abuses introduced legislation that would bought by the federal government tion,” Nessel said. “These so-called “by” are easy to switch around, “By” may be the most versatile identified in this report. The bill address outsourcing and reform are made with American-made 'ghost guns’ are unregistered and especially because they only of this word trio. As a preposition, is part of her American Jobs the tax code to reward businesses components. The bill would also untraceable, making them especially require a few letters and they’re “by” means “near,” “toward,” “no Agenda, which will ensure we are that bring jobs back from foreign require that each waiver to the dangerous. States must have the abili- pronounced identically. It’s kind of later than,” or to indicate the per- making products in America, countries. Buy American Act be publicly ty to enforce our own laws and use the like trying to distinguish the boy son who created a work, just to closing loopholes that send jobs “Ensuring that the federal gov- posted online with detailed justi- tools at our disposal to fight back bands from the late ‘90s and early name a few. As an adverb, “by” overseas, and holding countries ernment is spending taxpayer fications. against these illegal efforts in order to aughts from each other — they all can mean “past,” “near,” or like China accountable for unfair dollars on products made by The bill would create a new protect our communities.” sound the same. “aside.” “By” can also function as trade practices. American workers will create “Made in America Office” within For years, Defense Distributed has The primary definition of the an adjective, meaning “being off “Michigan’s workers and man- jobs and level the playing field the Office of Management and attempted to widely disseminate inter- word “buy” is to purchase some- the main route.” By golly, the ufacturers are the best in the for our small businesses and man- Budget, charged with reviewing net les that give individuals the ability thing with money: Pat, I’d like to word “by” can get by in just about world. This bill would make sure ufacturers,” said Senator Peters, a waivers to the Buy American Act to manufacture unregistered and buy a vowel. If something is con- any sentence! they are first in line when it member of the Commerce, and ensuring compliance with untraceable 3D-printed firearms that sidered a bargain, someone might By now, there are even a few comes to government contracts Science and Transportation other Buy American laws. This can be extremely difficult to detect, say it’s a “good buy.” Another def- more homophones for “buy,” and spending. It’s common sense Committee. “I’m proud to join office mirrors President Biden’s even with a metal detector. A number inition of “buy” is to believe or “bye” and “by.” The word “bi” that American tax dollars should Senator Stabenow in announcing executive order to create a central of state and local officials sent the accept something: Byron doesn’t stands alone in the dictionary as be used to create American jobs this commonsense legislation that office dedicated to enforcing Buy company cease and desist letters buy the fact that the Apollo 11 crew an abbreviated way to describe by purchasing American prod- would strengthen Buy American American laws. ordering the company to stop break- landed on the moon. someone who is bisexual. Finally, ucts, not products made over- rules, invest in Michigan and Finally, the Make It in America ing state laws. Defense Distributed The word “bye” has its own set you can travel to the tiny Swedish seas,” said Senator Stabenow. American workers and help Act would give small- and medi- then sued the officials in federal court of definitions. The primary defini- town of “Bie,” although it may be Peters has led numerous efforts rebuild a stronger economy.” um-sized American manufactur- in Texas, but ultimately only pursued tion of “bye” comes from the word pronounced like “bee.” Now that to support American manufactur- Each year, federal agencies ers the first opportunity to pro- its case against New Jersey’s attorney “goodbye,” which is a compound we’ve said all our “byes,” it’s time ers and workers. This past spend billions in taxpayer dollars vide products for federally-fund- general. After the U.S. Court of word combining the words “good” to standby until the next install- December, Peters’ bipartisan bill to buy products from the private ed transportation projects. Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found and “bye.” The word “goodbye” ment of Grammar Guy. that Texas courts had personal juris- originated as the contraction Curtis Honeycutt is a syndicat- Harrison Man, 1 of 2 Charged diction over New Jersey’s attorney “Godbwye,” which was a short- ed humor columnist. He is the general, he petitioned the Supreme ened form of “God be with ye.” author of “Good Grammar is the For Threats Made to Public Officials Court to take up the case. Today, we just say “bye,” but the Life of the Party: Tips for a Wildly In the amicus brief, the word’s roots lie in the pious society Successful Life.” Find more at LANSING – Two men are facing hour in which he claimed people “It is unacceptable and illegal coalition argues that cease and desist criminal charges for reportedly will die and used violent references, to intimidate or threaten public of sixteenth-century England. curtishoneycutt.com. letters are critical and cost-effective making threats against public offi- while also noting events that took officials,” Nessel said. “To those tools for enforcing state law, and, in cials in the events leading up to and place at the Capitol building. who think they can do so by hid- 8-1 the internet age, state and local offi- REEMAN OWNSHIP following the November general The charges against Thompson ing behind a keyboard or phone, F T cials increasingly must direct such let- election, Michigan Attorney involving the incident with Sen. we will find you and we will March BOR 2021 ters out of their jurisdictions. Because General Dana Nessel announced Stabenow and an April 2020 call to prosecute you, to the fullest out-of-state entities, like Defense Our Board of Review is today. Rep. Slotkin were led in Livingston extent of the law. No elected Distributed, operate online and across Monday, March 8, 2021 Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Daniel Thompson, 62, formerly County District Court. The charge official should have to choose state lines, state officials cannot pro- from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm of Gregory and now living in involving the second call to Rep. between doing their job and tect their residents from violations of and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Harrison, is charged with three Slotkin was led in Clare County staying safe.” their own state’s laws by such entities counts of malicious use of service District Court. Arraignments of both defen- Freeman Township Hall without being able to provided by a telecommunications Clinton Stewart, 43, of Douglas, dants remain pending and no 7280 Mannsiding Road • Lake, MI. 48632 send cease and desist letters out of service provider, a six-month mis- Georgia, is charged with one count additional court dates have been state. The purpose is to hear tax payer's appeals of current year assessments. demeanor and/or a $1,000 fine. of malicious use of service provided scheduled. Additionally, the coalition argues Appeals must be submitted in person or received by mail by the end of The Attorney General’s office by a telecommunications service AG note: A criminal charge that the Fifth Circuit failed to account March 9th or e-mail [email protected]. Please check website at alleges that Thompson left threaten- provider, a six-month misdemeanor is merely an allegation and the for critical state-sovereignty and fed- Freemantwp.com for any changes due to covid restrictions. You may ing messages for U.S. Sen. Debbie and/or a $1,000 fine. defendant is presumed innocent also during the meeting times at (989) 588-2752. eralism considerations when it found Stabenow on Jan. 5 from The Attorney General’s office unless and until proven guilty. that the Texas courts had personal Livingston County and made vulgar alleges that on Sept. 18 Stewart left jurisdiction over New Jersey – in vio- and threatening remarks in a phone a threatening voicemail message for “THE ORIGINAL” lation of longstanding Supreme Court conversation with a member of U.S. Michigan Court of Claims Judge CONTINUED FROM FRONT Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s office on Jan. Cynthia Stephens in which he precedent set out in cases, such Dennis Henry's Complete as World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. 19 from Clare County. A third accused “activist judges” of making Moore Sentenced for Tree Service & Stump Grinding charge alleges Thompson made rulings that favored then presiden- Woodson. Specifically, the federalism Stalking and Assault principles underpinning that prece- "We'll Go Out On A Limb...For Your Business!" another threatening call to Rep. tial candidate Joe Biden to win the We Trim The Tree - Not The Customer! Slotkin from Livingston County on election through mail-in ballots. Jerad Keith Moore, of dent do not permit the recipient of April 30, 2020. The message was discovered by Harrison, plead guilty to several a cease and desist letter from an out- FREE ESTIMATES--FULLY INSURED The voicemail message for Sen. an employee of Judge Stephens’ charges in three different files on of-state official to sue the official in Offering Complete Tree Removal & Trimming Brush Chipping & Complete Clean Up Stabenow left by Thompson, who office on Oct. 2, shortly after January 19, 2021: two counts of the recipient’s home state when the letter was sent from the official’s 80' & 58’ Bucket Truck & Wood Chipper identified himself as a Republican, Stephens ruled in favor of plaintiffs Aggravated Stalking, two counts Insurance Work Welcome home state, and the official is simply contained vulgar language and in Michigan Alliance for Retired of Assault with a Dangerous Any Type Storm Damage Clean-Up 539-9504 enforcing his or her own state’s laws DENNIS HENRY, threatened violence meant to intim- Americans v Secretary of State. In Weapon, and Possession of a OWNER/OPERATOR (Satisfaction Guaranteed) 429-0044 idate the public officials. Thompson that ruling, which was ultimately as applied to the recipient’s activities EXPERIENCED Now Offering Excavating, Back Hoe & Dozer CELL loaded firearm within a Motor in the official’s home state. stated he was angry about the overturned by the Michigan Court Vehicle. His convictions were a results of the November election, of Appeals, Stephens granted plain- The coalition makes clear that per- result of investigations conduct- that he joined a Michigan militia tiffs’ request for declaratory and mitting suits in such circumstances – and that there would be violence if injunctive relief with respect to the ed by the Clare County Sheriff’s as the Fifth Circuit did here – forces a the election results were not receipt deadline for absentee ballots Department from September to state official to risk burdensome and J & G Auto changed. In an email to Stabenow’s and ballot-handing restrictions that October of 2020. He was sen- expensive lawsuits in a foreign forum office, he reiterated the threatening limit who can lawfully possess tenced to prison term on March as the cost of protecting state resi- remarks and used vulgar language. another voter’s absentee ballot. 1, 2021, by Judge Evans as fol- dents from an entity that is reaching Thompson also spoke with a The charge against Stewart was lows: 17 months to 5 years on into the official’s state and violating staff member from Congresswoman led in Wayne County’s 36th District the Aggravated Stalking convic- that state’s laws. Putting a state offi- Clinic cial to that choice undermines state Slotkin’s office for more than an Court in Detroit. tions, credit for 172 and 130 sovereignty and harms the public days served on each separate interests of the official’s state by chill- count; 17 months to 4 years on ing legitimate law enforcement efforts AJOR EPAIRS the Assault with a Dangerous or else dramatically increasing the M R Weapon convictions; and, 16 costs of those efforts, including by • Engines • Transmissions • Shocks • Brakes months to 2 years on the encouraging premature lawsuits Possession of a Loaded Firearm against states in courts that lack 989-539-5141 Foreign & Domestic Cars 3950 N. Clare Ave. within a Motor Vehicle, with 187 expertise and a stake in the relevant FREE ESTIMATES Brake Drum, Rotor Resurfacing Harrison, MI state’s law. days credit for those counts. All Welded Factory-Tough Exhaust Systems sentences are to be served con- The coalition asks the Supreme currently. The weapons were Court to review the Fifth Circuit’s In-Stock All Season Tires forfeited. He was also ordered decision, and ultimately order the dis- In Business 69 Years! missal of Defense Distributed’s case to pay a combined total of Front or Rear Wheel Drive in Texas for lack of personal jurisdic- $4630.00 in fines, costs, and tion. Master Mechanic on Duty court appointed attorney fees. tf Thursday, March 4, 2021 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Page 5

LOCAL EVENTS & NEWS • ClareCountyCleaver.net • EMAIL: [email protected] • 989-539-7496 Clare County Animal Shelter Among Selected 2021 Recipients MDARD Grants Will Help Animal Shelters, New Pet Adopters

LANSING – The Michigan Department of -Outreach and educational materials to $10,000. Agriculture and Rural Development gain support for community changes that The generosity of Michigan taxpayers makes these grants possible, which helps (MDARD) is proud to announce the recipi- help promote the importance of shelters fill the needs present in their communities. To continue to protect homeless ents of the 2021 Animal Welfare Fund grants. spay/neuter and proper pet care. animals and improve their care, check the Animal Welfare Fund’s box on Form This year, MDARD will distribute $137,144 -Certified anti-cruelty training for ani- 4642, Voluntary Contributions Schedule on your state tax returns. to 24 registered animal shelters throughout mal control officers to aid in their inves- the state to support various animal welfare tigations of cruelty and fighting inci- 6-3 projects. dents, as well as assist in the cooperation SUMMERFIELD TOWNSHIP, CLARE COUNTY The Animal Welfare Fund is supported by and coordination of local law enforce- 2021 March Board Of Review generous Michiganders during tax season ment, the prosecutor’s office, and com- Meeting Schedule when they check the fund’s box on Form munity relations. 4642, Voluntary Contributions Schedule on -Surgical packs for spay/neuter of shel- The Summerfield Township Board of Review for March 2021 will be their state tax returns. ter animals to reduce the backlog of sur- held by electronic remote access, unless by the dates of the March Board Since 2010, MDARD has distributed more geries and reduce the length of stay for of Review meetings it becomes lawful under state agency rules and than $1.4 million to over 213 local animal shelter animals, helping them make it to statute for an in-person meeting to be held. Electronic remote access, in shelters. One hundred percent of the contri- new homes sooner without the chance of accordance with Michigan law, will be implemented in response to butions made to this fund go directly to these more unwanted puppies or kittens. COVID-19 social distancing requirements and limitations on the shelters to support efforts that increase steril- The following animal shelter organiza- number of individuals in a meeting hall. ization rates among dogs and cats prior to tions were awarded 2021 Animal Welfare adoption, provide anti-cruelty training for Fund grants: If in-person meetings become a lawful option, then the meeting will animal law enforcement agencies, offer prop- Alpena County Animal Control be held both in person at the Summerfield Township Hall, 9971 N. er animal care programs to the public, and $4,925; Al-Van Humane Society Inc. Finley Lake Ave and via electronic remote access. assist shelters with the unreimbursed costs of $9,60; Bay County Animal Control The public may participate in the meeting through electronic remote care for animals involved in legal investiga- Shelter $5,600; BestPals Animal Rescue access via (freeconferencecall.com) by computer, phone. tions. Taxpayers: remember to check Center $2,500; Cheboygan County “Thanks to the kindness of Michigan tax- Humane Society $6,990; City of River Dial-in number (US): (978) 990-5012 payers, MDARD can help to support the 'Animal Welfare Fund' box on voluntary Rouge Animal Shelter $9,650; City of Access code: 5465016# growing needs of shelters around the state,” contributions tax form Romulus Animal Shelter $4,376; Clare Online meeting ID: hallsummerfield said State Veterinarian Nora Wineland, County Animal Shelter $6,480; Country Join the online meeting: DVM. “Over the last three years, we have seen an increase in not Cat Lady $2,700; Friends of Companion Animals $700; Genesee https://join.freeconferencecall.com/hallsummerfield only the number of shelters applying for grants but also an increase County Animal Control $9,630; Greater Hillsdale Humane Society The public may also participate by landline phone or cell phone in the amount of funds being requested. This year in particular, $1,570; Humane Society of Midland County $5,302; Humane by calling into this 978-990-5012 applicants have asked for more funds to educate the public and Society of Monroe County $4,125; Isabella County Animal train staff.” Control $7,550; Kent County Animal Shelter $5,585; Lincoln Park The township will post the information confirming whether the For this year’s grant cycle, MDARD received 59 applications, Animal Shelter $3,000; McCloud's Lake Haven $7,500; Newaygo March BOR will meet in person on its notice (board, sign, window), and totaling more than $511,000 in requests. Projects funded this year County Animal Shelter $891; Ontonagon County Animal the township’s website and shadow box.

include the following: Protection Inc. $2,055; Otsego County Animal Shelter $10,000; The Summerfield Township March Board of Review will meet on -Equipment for the safe and secure transport of animals found in Roscommon County Animal Shelter $7,215; Saginaw County the following dates: large-scale neglect and hoarding situations. Animal Care and Control $9,200; and Taylor Animal Shelter • Tuesday, March 2, 2021, (11:00am -?): Organizational Meeting • Monday, March 8, 2021, (9:00 am – 3:00pm): Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing COVID-19 one year later: Americans Continue • Tuesday, March 9, 2021, (3:00 pm – 9:00 pm): (Note: Appeal Hearing days must provide a total of at least 12 hours during the second Stepping up to Address Families’ Urgent Needs week of March, with at least three (3) hours held after 6 p.m. as required by MCL 211.30.)

One year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a dents have proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to recog- The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed pandemic, people have stepped up to address the emotional needs of nize people giving back through its lifesaving mission – which necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2021 families reeling from the coronavirus and 2020’s record-breaking disas- is powered by more than 90% volunteers. assessments. By board resolution, taxpayers are able to protest by letter, ters. They include people like Helen Ostien, a social worker who (including email), sent to (9971 N. Finley Lake Ave, Harrison, MI 48625 has volunteered with Red Cross disaster response for 20 years In Michigan and across the country, trained American Red Cross dis- or [email protected], provided protest is received prior to in Michigan and beyond. Ostien and other disaster mental aster mental health and spiritual care volunteers have had more than March 9, 2021. 53,000 conversations to provide emotional support to people in 2020 – health volunteers provide emotional support, psychological which had the greatest number of billion-dollar disasters in a single year. first aid and referrals to community assistance for families Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice: In addition, trained volunteers have provided free crisis counseling coping with disasters during the pandemic like home fires and The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals through the Red Cross Virtual Family Assistance Center for grieving the Midland floods. with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon three (3) days’ Contact: 989-539-2501 Summerfield Township families during COVID-19. “Community resources have been stretched thin by the pan- notice. demic,” said Ostien. “Red Cross mental health volunteers help “The past year has been overwhelming for many in our community, Board of Review Members: people work through the challenges they’re facing as a result and yet through it all, people are caring for one another,” said Mary Lynn Thomas Rhinehart, Chair of disaster by engaging clients in conversation, problem solv- Foster, Regional CEO. “When help can’t wait, they provide families with Robert Daves the support they need during emergencies. During Red Cross Month in ing and providing structure so clients can triumph over the dis- Laurie Bartel March, we honor this humanitarian spirit and ask you to join us by donat- ruption a disaster creates.” Meghan Van Wormer, Secretary of Board of Review/Assessor ing, giving blood, volunteering or taking a class to learn lifesaving A GROWING DESIRE TO GIVE BACK: A 2020 study Dan Wilhelm, Supervisor skills.” on a rise in volunteer experiences added to LinkedIn profiles WHAT IS RED CROSS MONTH: For nearly 80 years, U.S. presi- shows that more people want to help others during this Notice Summerfield Township unprecedented time. Last year, more than 70,000 people 9970 North Finley Lake Ave. across the country became new Red Cross volunteers largely to support urgent disaster and essential blood donation needs. Appointments for meetings are highly recommended. In addition, thousands of COVID-19 survivors – many new to Call Summerfield Township at 989-539-2501 to schedule blood donation – rolled up a sleeve to give convalescent plas- your blocked time. ma and help patients battling COVID-19. L-4035a – Petition for Board of Review Every day thousands of patients rely on lifesaving blood Forms must be filled out and turned in prior to scheduled meeting. donations. The need for blood is constant, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tina Rocco knows firsthand how important it is to have blood on hospital shelves. After welcoming baby Gemma by Seasonal Employment cesarean section, she began hemorrhaging badly and was rushed back into the operating room. “I was later told it was City of Clare several pints of blood and an amazing doctor that saved my The City of Clare is accepting applications for seasonal help life,” Rocco said. “That allowed me to hold my first daughter and go home all together as a family of three.” for parks mowing and grounds maintenance of City properties. Before that day, Rocco hadn’t known anyone who needed This position pays $12 per hour, 40 hours per week, and runs blood transfusions. Now, this grateful mother says, “You truly through November 14. never know when you, or someone you love, might need it.” HOW TO HELP: You can help ensure that families don’t Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma; face emergencies alone – especially during a pandemic: the ability to establish and maintain positive working relation- DONATE: Support our Disaster Relief efforts at ships with fellow employees and the general public; the ability redcross.org/GivingDay. A gift of any size makes a difference to perform routine work in an accurate, efficient, self-motivated to provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance. Your donation will be part of our annual manner; and the ability to organize, prioritize and work Giving Day on March 24 to aid families in need across the independently. country. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and are subject VOLUNTEER: Visit redcross.org/VolunteerToday for to a background check and drug and alcohol screening. most-needed positions and local opportunities. GIVE BLOOD: If you’re healthy and feeling well, make Applicants must submit an application for employment online an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org. Your donation can at www.cityofclare.org , or submit a resume detailing their make a lifesaving difference for a patient in need. As a thank qualifications and include a minimum of three professional you, those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma on work references to: March 15-26 will receive a Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. City of Clare, Seasonal Employment, LEARN LIFESAVING SKILLS: Take a class in skills 202 W. Fifth Street, Clare, MI 48617. like CPR and first aid to help in an emergency at The deadline for application is 11:59 pm on March 14, 2021. redcross.org/TakeAClass. Online options include our In Business Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 course, which covers The City of Clare is an equal opportunity 50 Years! how to manage stress and support yourself and others. employer and provider. 9 Page 6 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Thursday, March 4, 2021 Obituaries

TERRY STEPHENSON MARY HELEN WALTON DALE ALAN WOODWORTH

AUGUST 8, 1952 - FEBRUARY 15, 2021 FEBRUARY 4, 1949 - FEBRUARY 15, 2021 Dale Alan Woodworth, age 60, died at his youngest daugh- Terry Stephenson, age 68, of Mary Helen Walton 72 of rural ter’s Florida home on Friday, Harrison, Michigan, passed away Harrison passed away peacefully at February 12, 2021, after a three- on February 15, 2021 at the V.A. her home on Monday, February 15, year battle with small cell lung 2021. Mary was born the daughter Palliative Care Unit in Saginaw, cancer. Born in Jackson, of Maurice Frederick Monroe and MI. after a service-connected ill- Michigan, the United States Air Helen Agnes (Berger) Monroe on ness from the Vietnam War. He Force veteran and long-time February 4, 1949 in Lansing, was born August 8, 1952 in Harrison resident is survived by Michigan. Mary graduated from Dearborn, MI to H.L. Stephenson his two daughters, Lesley Webberville High School in 1967. and Erma Dale (Massey) (Steven) Marie Woodworth- On July 27, 1974 at St. Mary Stephenson. Thomas and Tonya Lynn Cathedral, Lansing, Michigan, At age 17, he enlisted in the Mary was united in marriage to the Woodworth; ex-wife, Patricia army and did his basic training at love of her life, Mr. William Ann Woodworth; two brothers, Fort Knox. He trained for Special Edward Walton. Lester (Crystal) George Services, and was sent to Fort unwavering optimism and zest Mary had resided in Harrison Woodworth II and Carter Andrew Wainwright, Alaska for further Woodworth; his youngest sister, for life were evident, even in his since 2015, moving from Ossineke, final days. Dale’s family will training. He then went to Michigan, where she, her husband Margie (Michael) Lynn Gestro; daughter Amy from a former ters in-law; Alice Monroe of Holt, spread his ashes at sea in a pri- Vietnam, where he was injured. and two daughters had resided for his uncle, Arthur (Diane) Dale marriage, and son, Matthew Michigan and Andrea Monroe of vate gathering on May 20, 2021, He became a P.O.W and after res- many years. Prior to her retirement, Woodworth; and three grandchil- Stephenson, three step-daughters, Calumet, Michigan, one brother in- in Fort Myers, Florida. cued, went to Valley Forge to Mary worked as a bookkeeper for dren, Makayla Lynn Woodworth, Rebecca (Lee) Robertson of law, David Kidd of Dansville, A separate Celebration of Life recuperate. He got his Honorable several businesses in the Ossineke Clara Marie Thomas, and Tristan Clinton Twp., MI., Vickie (Dana) Michigan, many nieces, nephews, will be held for family and Discharge and left the service in area. Upon retirement in Harrison, Salvatore Thomas. Dale was pre- extended family members and her friends at the home of Dale’s 1971. He later did Infiltration Wade of Miamisburg, OH, Mary became a member of St. ceded in death by his parents, beloved fur babies; Kal and Kai. cousin Bert (Kay) Stinson, locat- Specialty for the government. Donna (Randall) Sullivan of Athanasius Catholic Church, Lester George Woodworth and Mary was preceded in death by her ed at 3444 Camino Rd, Harrison, He came to Harrison in 1977 Riverdale, MI, and also a half- Harrison. She enjoyed bird watch- Marjorie Marie Mitchell; his sister, Charlotte. Brothers, Rick parents, one sister, Elizabeth Kidd MI 48625, on Saturday, August 7, and finished his education with a ing, floral gardening, boating on and two brothers; Maurice Monroe uncle, Robert (Helen) Alan (Janie) Stephenson of Arizona, 2021, at 4:00 pm. Inquiries may degree at Mid Michigan her beloved Lily Lake, rock pick- Jr. and Joseph Monroe. Woodworth; and two sisters, Tim (Donna) Stephenson of be e-mailed to Tonya Community College in Harrison. ing, studying Astrology, cooking Celebration of Life services Dawn (Skip) Louise Willis and Lexington, KY, Mark (Nancy) Woodworth: tonyalwood- He met his wife, Carol, over a family dinners, cheering for her honoring Mary Walton will be held Sharron (Robert) Lynn Curns. Stephenson of Prattville, [email protected]. pool game. Three months later, favorite drivers in NASCAR and Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 3:00 Dale was always the enter- Alabama. Sister Linda Sue The family asks that dona- they eloped to South Carolina cheering for the Detroit Lions and p.m. from Hope Baptist Church, tainer, the life of the party, with tions, in lieu of flowers, be made during spring break on April 15, (Mike) Stevens, nieces, and Detroit Tigers. Mary’s fondest 3315 East Townline Lake Road, his witty sarcasm and gregarious to the American Cancer Society. 1978. They moved to Escanaba, nephews. His mother-in-law, memories were shared with her Harrison, Michigan with Pastor grin. A prankster in his youth, his MI., where he attended Bay de Garnet Davis, and his long-time family, especially time spent spoil- Connie Bongard officiating. A time ing her grandchildren. Noc College, and then to friend, Vern Watkins, both of of gathering will be held Saturday, Surviving Mary Walton is her Menominee, MI., where he Fairborn, OH. and nine grand- March 6, 2021 from 1:30 p.m. until loving husband and best friend of worked at Enstrum Helicopter. children. time of service. Memorial gifts in forty-six years, Mr. William After a death in the family, A family service was held at honor and memory of Mary may be Edward Walton of Harrison, two they moved to Ohio, where they New Comers Funeral Home, considered to: V.F.W. Post 1075 of daughters; Erin Pilarski and hus- lived in the city where his wife, Kettering, OH, with a full mili- Harrison, 3190 North Clare tary burial at the Dayton National band James of Holland, Michigan Avenue, Harrison, Mi. 48625. To Carol, was from. They returned and Jennifer Volker and husband Cemetery. Condolences may be share an online memory or condo- to MI and settled in Harrison. Matthew of Blackfoot, Idaho, ten made to the Go Fund Me at lence with Mary’s family, Being 100% disabled vet, he was grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Abagale, https://gofundme/8154ccee, to please visit: www.stockingfuneral- a life member of the D.A.V. and Erek, Elisabeth, Gabriel, Hallie, help with expenses or to a charity home.com. Arrangements and care American Legion. Jayden, Jensen, Tayson and Brie, of Mary Walton and her family are 9-23* He was predeceased by his of choice . two sisters; Lynda Hetrick and hus- entrusted with Stocking Funeral parents, H.L. & Erma Dale We wish to thank the Home band Paul of Grayling, Michigan Home, Harrison (989) 539-7810. Harrison Sportsman’s Club Stephenson, his sister, Regina, Care Team Hospice, the V.A. and Barbara Monroe of Lansing, Following COVID 19 guidelines, numerous aunts, uncles, & Palliative Care, and the nurses Michigan, two brothers; who cared for him. We are plan- all guest attending the gathering Youth Archery Shoot cousins. He is survived by his Christopher Monroe and wife and service for Mary Walton are ning a memorial service in the January 3, 2021 - March 7, 2021 • 1 pm to 3 pm wife of 42 years, Carol Debbie of Remus, Michigan and required to wear face masks and summer at a date not yet set. Location: 3704 N. Harrison Ave. • Harrison, MI (Brandenburg) Stephenson, Steven Monroe and wife Maureen practice suggested social distanc- of Webberville, Michigan, two sis- This archery shoot is open to all ages, also all levels of shooting. All ing. equipment is furnished. We have a 60 ft. indoor shooting range with 3D & paper targets. If you have a bow of your own, please bring it. Also this year, we would like to invite the parents to shoot with the Sign up now: CLARE COUNTY 4-H kids as well. If you have any questions please contact Ray 989-539-5004. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE 50 § Now enrolling new members for the § 2021 year. Michigan 4-H is open to all § youth ages 5-19 and offers many club- CLASSIFIEDS FOR GREAT RESULTS based programs such as crafts, textile, and science to name a few. There is no Strengthen Your Faith cost to join Clare County 4-H. The 4-H slogan is “learn by doing” so please contact the Clare County FIRST MSU Extension at (989) 539-7805 to CONGREGATIONAL UCC start your “learn by doing” experience CHURCH SCHOOL 10:30am today or for more information contact WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30am Alex Schunk at [email protected] 211 W. Spruce St., Harrison • 539-7163 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH You Are Invited To 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School LEOTA 11:00 a.m. - Morning Services 6:00 p.m. - Evening Services STACY STOCKING COMMUNITY Wed. 7:00pm full Youth Programs 3088 Mostetler 539-7301 Owner/Manager CHURCH, ST. ATHANASIUS Stocking Funeral Home, Inc. a non-denominational CHURCH (989) 539-7810 bible church 310 S. Broad St., Harrison Mass Schedule 165 W. Oak St., Harrison, MI 48625 SUNDAY SERVICES - 10:30 am Sunday 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY Celebrate Recovery - 6:30 pm Compassionately Providing Traditional Burial COMMUNITY Church Located at: 1946 Muskegon and Cremation Services to the families of BAPTIST CHURCH RD. • Harrison, MI 452 N. Clare Ave. • Harrison • Clare County for over 40 years. 539-9101 9:45AM - SUNDAY SCHOOL 989-539-1590 11AM - MORNING SERVICE www.stockingfuneralhome.com 38-3* 6PM - EVENING SERVICE 6:30PM - WED. NIGHT PRAYER SERV. & KINGS KIDS THE GATHERING 9 A UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Your local hometown HERO . . . (989) 539-1445 Join Us Sunday 11:00am Bonham 426 N. First St. • Harrison, MI Deputy New Pastor Ray McClintic 1-25*

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MISCELLANEOUS LEGALS the Southeast quarter, for the party foreclosing the 125-098-00 The redemption MICHIGAN 21-18266-DE PERSONALS & OTHER FOR SALE PROBATE COURT Estate of Mary Jane Mains Section 15 Town 19 North, mortgage at the telephone period shall be 6 (six) Hi, I’m Barry. I golf, ten- Notice of Foreclosure Range 6 West, Redding number stated in this notice. months from the date of COUNTY OF Date of birth: 9/16/1953 FOR SALE nis, motorcycle, go for by Advertisement Township, Clare County, This notice is from a debt such sale, unless determined CLARE TO ALL Cedar Chest - 45” long, 20” walks, & love the outdoors. Notice is given under Michigan, described as collector. abandoned in accordance NOTIE TO CREDITORS: * wide & 14” deep with an 67-years old. Looking for a insert, it’s a beauty. $250 section 3212 of the revised beginning at point which is Date of notice: with MCLA 600.3241, in CREDITORS NOTICE TO White female. Please call FIRM. Call 989-539-9646. judicature act of 1961, 1961 North 89 degrees 25 February 11, 2021 which case the redemption Decedent’s Estate CREDITORS: 989-544-0549, between 8 9* PA 236, MCL 600.3212, minutes 35 seconds East, Trott Law, P.C. period shall be 1 month, or FILE NO. The decedent, Mary Jane am – 9 pm, if you would ______enjoy spending time togeth- that the following mortgage along the East/ West one 31440 Northwestern Hwy, under MCL 600.3241a 30 21-18233-DE Mains, died 12/7/2018.

WANTED & er. will be foreclosed by a sale quarter line, 426.23 feet Suite 145 days from the date of such Estate of JAMES A. Creditors of the decedent HELP WANTED 8-1* of the mortgaged premises, from the center of said Farmington Hills, MI sale, or 15 days from the BATEMAN are notified that all claims ______or some part of them, at a Section 15, thence 48334 MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, Date of birth: 8-14-1941 against the estate will be HELP WANTED at public auction sale to the Continuing North 89 (248) 642-2515 whichever is later, or TO ALL forever barred unless AUCTIONS Pallet Solutions highest bidder for cash or degrees 25 minutes 35 1429106 extinguished pursuant to CREDITORS: * presented to Duane Mains, Willing, cheerful attitude cashier’s check at the place seconds East, along said 6-3 MCL 600.3238. If the NOTICE TO personal representative, or required. Will train for Large Online Firearm & skills. Incentive based pay. Ammo Auction Bidding Is of holding the circuit court East/West one quarter line, *** property is sold at CREDITORS: to both the probate court at Call now for immediate Open & Begins Closing in Clare County, starting 214.47 feet; thence South 01 foreclosure sale under The decedent, JAMES A. 225 West Main St., P.O. Box openings. 330-473-3530. Mon. March 8 @ 8:00 promptly at 11:00 AM, on degrees 18 minutes 56 NOTICE OF Chapter 32 of the Revised BATEMAN, died 11-18- 96, Harrison, MI 48625 and 9-1* PM. March 17, 2021. The seconds East, 1117.17 feet, MORTGAGE Judicature Act of 1961, 2020. the personal representative ______Sale Features: 246 Lots amount due on the mortgage thence South 88 degrees 28 FORECLOSURE SALE pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Creditors of the decedent within 4 months after the With 114 Firearms may be greater on the day of minutes 30 seconds West Notice of foreclosure by the borrower will be held are notified that all claims date of publication of this GARAGE & Including (63) Rifles, (32) sale. Placing the highest bid against the estate will be notice. YARD SALES Shotguns & (19) Handguns. 214.46 feet; thence North 01 advertisement. Notice is responsible to the person Sale Also Includes: 1,000’s at the sale does not degrees 18 minutes 56 given under section 3212 of who buys the property at the forever barred unless Dated: 2/26/2021 Of Rds. Of Ammo. & automatically entitle the seconds West , 1120.73 feet the revised judicature act of mortgage foreclosure sale or presented to AMY J. Denise Medina Moving Sale Primers. purchaser to free and clear back to the point of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL to the mortgage holder for MASON, personal P82976 March 6 & 7 from 9 am – 6 Located: 27 E. M-61 ownership of the property. A beginning 600.3212, that the following damaging the property representative, or to both the 31800 Northwestern Hwy. pm. Couch with hide away Gladwin. Preview Is potential purchaser is Common street address (if mortgage will be foreclosed during the redemption probate court at 225 W. Ste. 350 bed and matching loveseat, Welcome By Appointment. encouraged to contact the any): 8383 Fir Trl, by a sale of the mortgaged period. MAIN, HARRISON and the Farmington Hills, MI dressers, chairs, home John Peck Auctioneers For county register of deeds Harrison, MI 48625-8427 premises, or some part of ATTENTION personal representative 48834 décor, Elvis collection, & Over 40 Years, (989) 426- tons more. Harrison Estates 8061 To View A Complete office or a title insurance The redemption period them, at a public auction HOMEOWNER: within 4 months after the 888-789-1715 (on Mostetler Road), Lot 39. Detailed Listing With company, either of which shall be 6 months from the sale to the highest bidder for If you are a military date of publication of this Duane Mains 989-339-7598. Hundreds Of Photo’s Visit may charge a fee for this date of such sale, unless cash or cashier’s check at service member on active notice. 3086 Tobacco Rd. 8-1* johnpeckauctions.com information: determined abandoned in the place of holding the duty, if your period of active Dated: 1-26-21 Harrison, MI 48625 ______8-1* Name(s) of the accordance with MCL circuit court in Clare duty has concluded less than TARA S. HOVEY 9 ______mortgagor(s): James S. 600.3241a; or, if the subject County, starting promptly at 90 days ago, or if you have P54258 ***

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§ Original Mortgagee: agricultural purposes as 2021. The amount due on please contact the attorney P.O. BOX 649 LEGALS Green Tree Financial defined by MCL the mortgage may be greater for the party foreclosing the HARRISON, MI 48625 (Continued on Page 8) The Little Shoppe Servicing Corporation 600.3240(16). on the day of the sale. mortgage at the telephone (989) 539-7134 Foreclosing Assignee (if If the property is sold at Placing the highest bid at number stated in this notice. AMY J. MASON N EW, RECLAIMED & COLLECTABLE I TEMS any): U.S. Bank National foreclosure sale under the sale does not ATTENTION 12854 RAMBLER RD. A Treasure Trove Association, as Trustee, for Chapter 32 of the Revised automatically entitle the PURCHASERS: DEWITT, MI 48820 Manufactured Housing Judicature Act of 1961, purchaser to free and clear This sale may be (517) 388-2457 Right-Way In Harrison Contract pursuant to MCL 600.3278 ownership of the property. A rescinded by the foreclosing 9 Senior/Subordinate the borrower will be held potential purchaser is mortgagee. In that event, *** ROOFING 517-449-3010 26-11 Pass-Through Certificate responsible to the person encouraged to contact the your damages, if any, shall Doing roof repair 3514 N. Clare Ave., Harrison, MI. 48625 Trust 1999-6 who buys the property at the county register of deeds be limited solely to the STATE OF now & scheduling Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 10 am - 4 pm; Thurs. & Sun.: Closed Date of Mortgage: July 27, mortgage foreclosure sale or office or a title insurance return of the bid amount MICHIGAN roofs for spring. 1999 to the mortgage holder for company, either of which tendered at sale, plus PROBATE COURT POLE BUILDINGS & GARAGES Date of Mortgage damaging the property may charge a fee for this interest. COUNTY OF Call Over 30 Years Recording: August 17, during the redemption information. This notice is from a debt CLARE 989-387-5650 Experience 1999 period. MORTGAGE SALE – collector. NOTICE TO 9-2* OM’S POLE BUILDING POLE BUILDINGS Amount claimed due on Attention homeowner: If Michelle Lee Skonieski, Dated: CREDITORS & GARAGES 1-800-541-3974 date of notice: $45,195.70 you are a military service original mortgagor, granted February 16, 2021 Decedent’s Estate We Accept Major Credit Cards ROOFING & SIDING CONCRETE FLOORS Description of the member on active duty, if a Mortgage to United States For more information, & DRIVEWAYS 30x40x10 10% Down CHAIN LINK & mortgaged premises: your period of active duty of America, acting through please call: Today PRIVACY FENCING FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Guarantees FEATURING ULTRA 2000 Situated in Township of has concluded less than 90 the Rural Housing Service, (513) 852-6066 Prices With 19 colors to choose from Board Of Review And A 45 YEAR WARRANTY Redding, Clare County, days ago, or if you have its successors and assigns, Daniel A. Cox and Michigan, and described as: been ordered to active duty, United States Department of Crystal L. Saresky Wood & From Beginning Permits to Cleanup, We Do It All! Franklin Township will be holding Board of Agriculture, dated October Lamping LLP Attorneys Review meetings via ZOOM this time around.

14, 2002, and recorded for Servicer March 2 at 5:00 pm www.harrison-realty.com October 18, 2002 as Liber 600 Vine Street, The ID# is 83723985008 815 Page 816 in Clare Suite 2500, The Passcode is 020512 Harrison Office: (989) 539-2261 County records, Michigan, Cincinnati, OH 45202 March 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Fax: (989) 539-9770 which mortgage there is File 21-02014 The ID# is 89715011202 e-mail : [email protected] 795 N. 1st St. • Box 499 claimed to be due at the date (02-25)(03-18) The Passcode is 828643 Harrison, MI 48625 Member of the Clare-Gladwin Board of Realtors www.claregladwinrealtors.com hereof the sum of 8-3 March 10 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm PROPERTIES FOR EVERY BUDGET Eighty-Two Thousand, Two *** Hundred and Twenty-six The ID# is 88202212460 8-1 dollars and 56/100 dollars The Passcode is 609408 ($82,226.56). The following described www. BuyHarrisonRealEstate.com premises: Situated in the CONDELL Located 3/4 Miles North of State Park Township of Hayes, County WONDER LAND (989) 539-2771 of Clare, and State of REALTY [email protected] Michigan: Lots 98 and 99, (989) 539-2771 Second Addition of 3701 N. Clare Ave. • Harrison, MI OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 3519 N CLARE AVE - Well established High demand Golf 14.75 ACRE CLARE AVENUE - 14.75 +/- acres ready to be Allendale Subdivision, In Business 33 Years! Cart Store in Resort Area 4040 SQ FT Inc. Stylish developed, just south of the north Harrison freeway interchange. Troy A. Condell Dale Walter Jr. Faith Hensel Bob Dahl Showroom 60x40 Service area and Storage Plus Parts and The property has been cleared and is ready to be built on. Great Hayes Township, Clare Tony Condell Gail Korman Loraine Gunderson Rob Dimmer Workshop rooms Sales office Paved parking and 2+ acres traffic flow. $172,500 County, Michigan https://harrison-realty.com/173564 212 PARK. 1 Bdrm. 143 OAK GROVE. 4 & trails. $429,900. MLS Includes all Inventory,Tools and Equipment Truck and trail- Commonly known as 1004 ers for pick up and delivery Very clean ready for you to take well & septic, lp gas Bdrm. 2 bath, utility, nat. 173601 6350 ROBIN - Find real com- 07 TAMARACK RIDGE - James Street, Harrison, MI over! With room to expand! $299,900 space heater, on a large gas, cent. air, shed, https://harrison-realty.com/173048 fort in this metal-roofed 2-bed- Building lot overlooking 7th room home with beach access fairway Tamarack Golf Course, lot near state land & 24x24 pole barn, & on a 6670 EBERHART. 14.15 ACRE WESTLAWN - 9.5 ACRES CLARE AVE - and a pole barn to store the toys. comes w/3 years membership trails. $21,500. MLS nice lot with access to a Custom built log sided 4 Great Development site. Great development property on $79,900 for 2 $29,900 173804 shared waterfront lot on bdrm. 2 bath home with Approximately 14.15 acres in BUS127 south of the north free- For Info Text For Info Text the City of Harrison ready to be way interchange 400’ frontage. RBFQMVK To 52187 RBGHCQS To 52187 Budd Lk. $93,500. large family room, developed. $172,500 $150,000 6559 SAW MILL. 3 MLS 174105 garage, on 10 wooded Jewelry, Silver For Info Text For Info Text 2686 JEAN - Find a real honey LOT 10 HAWTHORNE - Bdrm. Waterfront 83’ on and Coins acres near lakes, state RBFVJQQ To 52187 RBGFXHS To 52187 in this metal-roofed 2-bedroom Wooded, rolling lot on dead end canal of Chain of Lakes, Cottage-style. Well water. Right paved stree in City limits with Immediate Payment 6009 PIERCE. 160 land & trails. $349,900. 3200 GREENBRIAR - 2061 GARY - Explore the many style, right comforts! $34,686 country setting. build your Gold Rush vinyl siding many acres, small hunting MLS 173387 3BR/2BA Ranch. Nat Gas heat. virtues of this 2-bedroom For Info Text dream home. $12,000 updates, move in ready, cabin with elec., gas heat, (Due To Many Recent Fire place Two-car garage, well Ranch. Freshly painted, new RBGHCQQ To 52187 For Info Text Jewelers decks, shed, beach area water. Do not let this lovely bath, move in ready. Possible RBFTJWB To 52187 no well or septic. has Sales, Listings Are NEW OWNERS and seawall. charmer get away! $159,000 LC. $97,700 828 W. Houghton Lake Drive many trails, great hunting Greatly Needed & For Info Text For Info Text Prudenville (989) 366-7939 $124,900.00 MLS area bordering state land RBGJTSS To 52187 RBGHCQR To 52187 Open by Appointment Only 173696 Appreciated!) 23tf Page 8 THE CLARE COUNTY CLEAVER • HARRISON, MICHIGAN Thursday, March 4, 2021

Monarchy: SACRED Church of the East in Brazil. 600.3241, in which case the An Ex Parte Motion for Date of Mortgage: period. ~ LEGALS ~ CATHOLIC CHURCH OF We sign and confirm with redemption period shall be 1 Order to Answer having April 11, 2005 Attention homeowner: (continued from Page 7) THE EAST. our hand and seal with our month, or under MCL been made pursuant to MCR Date of Mortgage If you are a military service SACRED MEDICAL arms. 600.3241a 30 days from the 2.105 (I), this Order to Recording: April 20, 2005 member on active duty, if Public Notice State Constitution) and ORDER OF THE Certificate of Ordination date of such sale, or 15 days Answer is hereby entered by Amount claimed due on your period of active duty Let it be known to one the Washington State CHURCH OF HOPE of Priest No. 033/2020. from the MCL 600.3241a the Court pursuant to MCR date of notice: $46,143.92 has concluded less than 90 and all that in the United Nonprofit Corporation ORDINATION OF THE Let it be known that from (b) notice, whichever is 2.106 as follows: Description of the days ago, or if you have later, or extinguished States of America and the Act including, but not DEACON this day of November 1, The Plaintiff, through his mortgaged premises: been ordered to active duty, In the name of the Father 2020 and hence forth the pursuant to MCL 600.3238. World that on this 9th day of limited to RCW 24.03 as attorneys, Dreyer Hovey & Situated in Township of please contact the attorney January, 2021, year of our well as all rights and the Son and of the Holy Official Title Bestowed If the property is sold at Post, PLLC, filed a quiet Hayes, Clare County, for the party foreclosing the Lord, that the Sacred guaranteed in the Federal Spirit, Amen. To All the shall read: foreclosure sale under title action against said Michigan, and described as: mortgage at the telephone Medical Order of the Law through the First Faithful in Christ: Peace, REVEREND FATHER Chapter 32 of the Revised Church of Hope (SMOCH), Amendment, 26 U.S.C. Health and Divine Grace. DAVID JOHN Judicature Act of 1961, Defendant. Lot 86, Little Long Lake number stated in this notice. establishes a new Priory (Internal Revenue Code), By the Grace of God, we MCFADDEN pursuant to MCL 600.3278 The real property is Subdivision No. 4, Hayes This notice is from a debt (Church) to be known as: 508 (c) (1) a: 6033 (a) (3), inform that in accordance to This title and ordination the borrower will be held described as: Township, as set forth in collector. Health and Wellness and the Religious Freedom the canonical laws that was bestowed to Reverend responsible to the person The East 2/3 of Lot 7, Plats, Clare County Records Date of notice: Healing Ministries- Priory Restoration Act 42 U.S.C. governs our Ecclesiastical Father David John who buys the property at the Block F, Littlefield Addition Common street address (if February 11, 2021 No. 182, Inc.; which is to be Chapter 21B 2000. Community (Ecclesiastical McFadden by: Dr of mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Village of Farwell, any): 3247 Lansing St, Trott Law, P.C. established on this date of GIVE THE 9TH DAY OF Sovereign Principality) and Medicine Charles to the mortgage holder for Clare County, Michigan. Harrison, MI 48625-9183 31440 Northwestern Hwy, January 9, 2021, and will be January 2021 in accordance with the McWilliams: Vicar Bishop damaging the property The Defendant, or any The redemption period shall Suite 145 Perpetual in existence from By: SMOCH traditions and laws of the and Grand Master and Mar during the redemption person claiming interest in be 6 months from the date of Farmington Hills, MI this date forth to administer ACCEPTED FOR NAMED Ancient and Holy Church of Basilus Adao Pereira: period. the aforesaid property are such sale, unless determined 48334 its Sacred God given tenants PRIORY BY: Christ, we certify through Metropolitan Arch Bishop ATTENTION directed to answer or take abandoned in accordance (248) 642-2515 the instrument, the of the Holy Catholic Church HOMEOWNER: anywhere in the United Dr. of Medicine Charles other action as permitted by with MCL 600.3241a; or, if 1429314 States of America and the McWilliams: Vicar Bishop Ordination of the of the East in Brazil. If you are a military law or court rule in the the subject real property is (02-11)(03-04) World. and Grand Master REVEREND FATHER 7-3 service member on active Circuit Court for the County used for agricultural 6-3 The Sacred Medical ACCEPTED BY: Reverend DAVID JOHN *** duty, if your period of active purposes as defined by *** Order of the Church of Father James Lawrence MCFADDEN duty has concluded less than of Clare on or before April Hope (SMOCH) is a Church Osiwala: Minister According to the Ancient NOTICE OF 90 days ago, or if you have 23, 2021. The effect of MCL 600.3240(16) . Pawn Shop of special and sacred In the Name of the Father Rite of the Holy Catholic MORTGAGE been ordered to active duty, failure to answer or take If the property is sold at BUY, SELL, T Ministry of Monastic and of the Son and of the Church of the East in Brazil. FORECLOSURE SALE please contact the attorney other action, as permitted by foreclosure sale under RADE Medicine, Sanctified Holy Ghost. Amen.... We sign and confirm with Notice of foreclosure by for the party foreclosing the law, by any Defendant Chapter 32 of the Revised Cash For Guns Healing, Ecclesiastical 6-3 our hand and seal with our advertisement. Notice is mortgage at the telephone named herein, shall result in Judicature Act of 1961, Cash For Gold Medicine, Holistic *** arms. given under section 3212 of number stated in this notice. an Order being entered by pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Medicine, Traditional Certificate of Ordination the revised judicature act of ATTENTION this Court granting the relief the borrower will be held 3-month Pawn STATE OF of Deacon No. 031/2020 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL PURCHASERS: Medicine as well as requested by the Plaintiff in responsible to the person 3% + $3 Per Month Indigenous Medicines as MICHIGAN Let it be known that from 600.3212, that the following This sale may be and to the above described who buys the property at the IN THE this day of November 1, mortgage will be foreclosed rescinded by the foreclosing part of our religious property. mortgage foreclosure sale or Gladwin Trade & Sales 2020 and hence forth the by a sale of the mortgaged mortgagee. In that event, doctrine. As an Ecumenical CIRCUIT COURT Dated: to the mortgage holder for 1739 N. State Street FOR THE Official Title Bestowed premises, or some part of your damages, if any, shall Order, we welcome February 18, 2021 damaging the property Gladwin, Mich. Membership by all those COUNTY OF shall read: them, at a public auction be limited solely to the Roy G. Mienk during the redemption 989-426-6811 who have faith in God/or CLARE DEACON DAVID sale to the highest bidder for return of the bid amount 10tf Jesus Christ and or a Higher FILE NO. JOHN MCFADDEN cash or cashier’s check at tendered at sale, plus Circuit Court Judge Being or Life Force into the 20-900335-CH This title and ordination the place of holding the interest. 8-2 Sacred Medical Order. CEDAR SHORES was bestowed to Deacon circuit court in Clare This notice is from a debt *** Temporary Health and Wellness CAMPGROUND David John (J.) McFadden County, starting promptly at collector. Notice of Foreclosure Employment Healing Ministries - CONDOMINIUM by: Dr of Medicine Charles 11:00 a.m. on March 31, Dated: by Advertisement Priory no. 182, Inc. IS ASSOCIATION, McWilliams: Vicar Bishop 2021. The amount due on February 16, 2021 Notice is given under Notice Of HEREBY affiliated with Plaintiff, and Grand Master and Mar the mortgage may be greater For more information, section 3212 of the revised and established and V. Basilus Adao Pereira: on the day of the sale. please call: judicature act of 1961, 1961 Job Opening sanctioned by Ecclesiastical KEVIN LYNN Metropolitan Arch Bishop Placing the highest bid at (513) 852-6066 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, decree under The Sacred PANCOAST and JOETTA of the Holy Catholic Church the sale does not Daniel A. Cox and Crystal that the following mortgage The Clare County Road Commission will be Medical Order of the PANCOAST, of the East in Brazil. automatically entitle the L. Saresky Wood & will be foreclosed by a sale taking applications for temporary employment 7-3 purchaser to free and clear Lamping LLP Church of Hope (SMOCH), Defendants. of the mortgaged premises, at the Clare County Road Commission office, in accordance with their IZAK J. POST *** ownership of the property. A Attorneys for Servicer or some part of them, at a 3900 East Mannsiding Road, Harrison, Constitution, By-Laws and P77832 potential purchaser is 600 Vine Street, public auction sale to the Code of Ethics. SMOCH Dreyer, Hovey & Post, PUBLIC NOTICE encouraged to contact the Suite 2500, Michigan 48625 (989.539.2151) between 7:00 (The Sacred Medical Order PLLC Let it be known to one county register of deeds Cincinnati, OH 45202 highest bidder for cash or a.m. and 3:00 p.m. of the Church of Hope), Attorneys for Plaintiff and all that on this date of office or a title insurance File 21-02026 cashier’s check at the place Wage will be $12.00 per hour with no perceives philosophical, 195 W. Main November 1, 2020, of the company, either of which (02-25) (03-18) of holding the circuit court benefits. Applicants must possess a valid theological, and scientific P.O. Box 649 day of our Lord, that may charge a fee for this 8-3 in Clare County, starting Michigan Drivers License. For consideration, studies, the practice of Harrison, MI 48625 Macomb County, State of information. *** promptly at 11:00 AM, on applicants must be able to bend, stand, walk, health and maintenance of (989) 539-7134 Michigan and Resident of MORTGAGE SALE – March 17, 2021. The kneel and reach repeatedly during the work ORDER FOR the United States of Benjamin A. Williams, a STATE OF homeostasis of the body, amount due on the mortgage schedule, including overtime hours; lift weights mind or spirit of a person ALTERNATE SERVICE America, Dr. David John single man, original MICHIGAN may be greater on the day of in excess of 80 pounds; be able to work out- Under the Kingdom of God BY PUBLICATION McFadden was Ordained mortgagor, granted a IN THE sale. Placing the highest bid doors in all types of weather. The selected as a religious therapeutic- At a session of said Court and Bestowed the degree Mortgage to United States CIRCUIT COURT at the sale does not applicants will be subject to a physical the Kingdom of Health. We held in the Courthouse in and title of Priest by the of America, acting through FOR THE automatically entitle the the Rural Housing Service, respect the relationship the City of Harrison, Sovereign Ecclesiastical COUNTY OF purchaser to free and clear examination, drug screening and possible skills Michigan on February 10, Monarchy: SACRED its successors and assigns, between psychophysical CLARE ownership of the property. A test. health and spiritual health 2021. CATHOLIC CHURCH OF United States Department of File No. 21-900058-CH potential purchaser is The Non-CDL Employment Application is and present a model for PRESENT: HONORABLE THE EAST. Agriculture, dated SHAWN W. BURGER, encouraged to contact the available at www.clarecrc.com. interpreting connections ROY G. MIENK SACRED MEDICAL December 19, 2007 and Plaintiff, ORDER OF THE recorded December 28, county register of deeds The Clare County Road Commission is an between medicine, Circuit Judge v. indigenous cultures and An Ex Parte Motion for CHURCH OF HOPE 2007 in Liber 1064, Page office or a title insurance Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BARBARA 8-2 traditions, healing, religion Order to Answer having ORDINATION OF THE 846, in Clare County company, either of which CALCATERRA, and spiritual medicine in all been made pursuant to MCR PRIEST records, which mortgage may charge a fee for this Defendant. world traditions to help 2.105 (I), this Order to In the name of the Father there is claimed to be due at information: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS communicants and others Answer is hereby entered by and the Son and of the Holy the date hereof the sum of TARA S. HOVEY Name(s) of the Sixty-Two Thousand, Nine P54258 that want to heal. Nunc Pro the Court pursuant to MCR Spirit, Amen. To All the mortgagor(s): Oscar Separate sealed bids for the construction of Tunc (now as it was then). 2.106 as follows: Faithful in Christ: Peace, Hundred and Sixteen dollars Dreyer Hovey & Post, Dombrowski, an unmarried renovations and alterations to existing building for new Let it be known that on The Plaintiff, through Health and Divine Grace. and 39/100 dollars PLLC man and Barbara E. this date of January 9, their attorneys, Dreyer By the Grace of God, we ($62,916.39). The following Attorneys for Plaintiff Clare Senior Center. Including new commercial Kriesch, an unmarried kitchen, freezer/cooler additions, delivery ramp and 2021, in the year of our Hovey & Post, PLLC, filed inform that in accordance to described premises situated 195 W. Main woman the canonical laws that in the Township of Hayes, storage area will be received by Lori Phelps, Director Lord 2021 (Health and a complaint with this Court Box 649 Original Mortgagee: Wellness Healing against said Defendants. governs our Ecclesiastical County of Clare, State of at the office The Council on Aging, 212 S. Broad St, Harrison, MI 48625 Mortgage Electronic Ministries - Priory no. 182, The real property is Community (Ecclesiastical Michigan Lot 20, Harrison, MI until Noon on March 19, 2021 and then (989) 539-7134 Registration Systems, Inc., Inc.), a Church Priory, described as: Sovereign Principality) and Woodstock Subdivision, at said office publicly opened and read aloud. ORDER FOR as mortgagee, as nominee Will be under the faithful Unit Number 330, Cedar in accordance with the according to the recorded ALTERNATE SERVICE The contract documents may be examined at the Shores Campground, a traditions and laws of the plat thereof, Clare County for lender and lender’s watch and supervision of BY PUBLICATION following location, 212 S. Broad St., Harrison, MI or Reverend Father James campsite condominium, Ancient and Holy Church of Records. Commonly known successors and/or assigns At a session of said Court call 989-539-8870 for PDF copies or paper copies of Lawrence Osiwala: according to the Christ, we certify through as 4875 Glenwood Drive, Foreclosing Assignee (if the contracted documents. Copies of the contract Minister. Consolidating Master deed the instrument, the Harrison, MI 48625 held in the Courthouse in any): HSBC Bank USA, ORDERS thereof, as recorded in Liber Ordination of the Property ID# 007-500-020- the City of Harrison, National Association as documents may be obtained at the office The Council OF DIRECTION 408, Pages 352 through 410, REVEREND FATHER 00 The redemption period Michigan on February 18, Trustee for Ownit Mortgage on Aging located at 212 S. Broad St., Harrison, MI The herein named Clare County Records, as DAVID JOHN shall be 6 (six) months from 2021. Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan upon payment of $50 for each set. Monastic Order Priory designated as Replat No. 2 MCFADDEN the date of such sale, unless PRESENT: HONORABLE Asset-Backed Certificates, Clare County (Church), is/as an of the Clare County According to the Ancient determined abandoned in Roy G. Mienk, Circuit Series 2005-3 225 E. Main St independent organization, Condominium Subdivision Rite of the Holy Catholic accordance with MCLA Judge 7*7-2 Harrison, MI 48625 shall operate under the No. 1, Clare County following basic Records. Tax ID #: 18-007- guidelines/tenants: 183-330-00 &,7<2)+$55,621 Priories/Churches and The Defendants, or any 0$5&+%2$5'2)5(9,(: GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP Orders operate person claiming interest in independently and the aforesaid property are $VUHTXLUHGE\WKH*HQHUDO3URSHUW\7D[$FWSXEOLFQRWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQE\WKH&LW\RI+DUULVRQWKDW Board of Review – Meeting Schedule autonomously, and must directed to answer or take WKH0DUFK%RDUGRI5HYLHZZLOOPHHWDWWKHIROORZLQJORFDWLRQVGD\VDQGWLPHVIRUWKHSXUSRVHRI abide by local laws and other action as permitted by The Greenwood Township Board of Review UHYLHZLQJWKHDVVHVVPHQWUROODQGKHDULQJSURWHVWVDQGDSSHDOVRIDVVHVVHGDQGRUWHQWDWLYHWD[DEOH will hold an Organizational Meeting at the customs in the spirit of law or court rule in the YDOXHVDQGKHDULQJDQGGHFLGLQJRQRWKHUPDWWHUVDVSHUPLWWHGE\ODZ harmony under the Circuit Court for the County Town Hall: Kingdom of God. of Clare on or before April 25*$1,=$7,21$/0((7,1* 3447 West Temple Ave., Harrison Priories/Churches and 9, 2021. The effect of failure (Organizational meeting only. Protests or appeals will NOT be heard at this session.) Tuesday, March 2 at 4 pm Orders will work within the to answer or take other  scope of their knowledge action, as permitted by law, 7XHVGD\0DUFKDWSP The Board of Review will hear appeals at the using all known healing by any Defendants named  Township Hall from property owners modalities sanctioned by the herein, shall result in an 38%/,&$33($/+($5,1*6 regarding their 2020 tax assessment on: Sacred Medical Order of the Order being entered by this  Tuesday, March 9 Church of Hope (SMOCH). Court granting the relief 7XHVGD\0DUFKSPWRSP Priories/churches receive requested by the Plaintiff in :HGQHVGD\0DUFKDPWRSP 9 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4 pm their financial support and to the above described  Thursday, March 11 primarily from church property. Additional dates and times may be added by the Board of Review as necessary. Such dates and times will 2 pm – 5 pm & 6 pm – 9 pm members and public Dated: Feb. 10, 2021 be posted at the City Hall. All meetings are subject to the guidelines of sources, e.g. fund raising, HONORABLE  Michigan’s Open Meeting Act. grants, services, donations, ROY G. MIENK 7HQWDWLYHUDWLRVDQGHVWLPDWHGPXOWLSOLHUVIRUUHDOSURSHUW\FODVVHVLQWKH&LW\RI+DUULVRQDUH etc. as opposed to Circuit Court Judge  Facial Masks and Social Distancing governmental sources as 7-2 &RPPHUFLDO  5HVLGHQWLDO  will be required well as totally manage their *** ,QGXVWULDO    own funds.  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It LANSING – A who exploit minors or support to come here legally to work hard, 6) Cultivate class warfare: After over 200 years of experi- was clipped and kept former Osceola County sheriff’s that immoral behavior are pun- contribute, and assimilate into our Divide a population into opposing ence, we know definitively what deputy pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to ished.” by a reader and they society. America's reputation as a segments based on money, race, has worked for America. We also multiple felony A tip provided to authorities suggested we run it melting pot is derived from the gender, religion, and age. Provoke know just as definitively, what has drug charges and possessing chil led to the execution of a search again. fact that people from every walk the various groups to fight with caused other countries to fail. d sexually abusive material, warrant, which allowed police to of life work together to create an each other. This creates civil America was the first country in Michigan Attorney General discover more than 100 images ing under tyrannical regimes that unstoppable force for good. unrest, which prevents unification history to be founded exclusively Dana Nessel announced. and video of child sexually abu- exerted iron fisted control through History has also clearly docu- against oppressive policies. on individual freedom. It was an Andrew Wernette, 39, of Reed sive material on Wernette’s com- the elimination of freedom. mented the tactics used by dicta- 7) Suppress free speech and experiment never before done. The City, entered the plea Feb. 26 in puters and cell phone. It also led The American Constitution was tors, tyrants, and fascists to dissent: Crush criticism of the outcome was unknown. Today we Osceola County 49th Circuit authorities to the discovery of crafted specifically to limit the enslave a population through the government by wielding the force do know with certainty the wildly Court before Judge Scott Hill- drugs that were illegally scope of government in order to suppression of freedom. History of government agencies. successful impact freedom has on Kennedy. in Wernette’s possession. prevent its infringing on individual has recorded the abject misery and 8) Eliminate privacy: Monitor people. Americans have created Wernette pleaded guilty to: Wernette used his position as a liberties. Our government was suffering which results. all communications. Install an the highest standard of living, -Two counts deputy in charge of the drug formed to serve the people, rather Here are 9 of the tactics used by endless array of cameras. along with the best quality of life of aggravated child sexually takeback program at the Osceola than vice versa. tyrannical regimes throughout his- 9) Spread fear: Use fear of in human history. abusive activity, a 25- County Sheriff’s Office’s to pro- America was created to enable tory to destroy freedom: government retribution to force While America was growing year felony; cure various medications, meant each citizen to control his or her 1) Control healthcare: people into submission. and prospering, most other coun- -Using a computer to commit to be disposed of, for his own destiny without fear of interfer- Government control of healthcare America's greatness is proof of tries were doing the exact oppo- a crime, a 20-year felony; personal use. ence by government or others. provides control over virtually the power of freedom. However, site. Their populations were suffer- -Child sexually abusive activi- Michigan State Police con- every aspect of people's lives. liberty is only maintained through ty-aggravated possession, a 10- ducted the investigation and 2) Increase poverty: Expand constant vigilance. America's year felony; arrested Wernette on Sept. 14, the welfare state by suppressing founders recognized that the -Child sexually abusive mate- 2020. The Attorney General’s the economy and driving up unem- forces of evil seeking to destroy rial-distributing or promoting, a office is prosecuting the case fol- ployment. People who are depend- America would be ever present. seven-year felony; lowing a request from the ent on government are readily con- Our Constitution provides the -Larceny in a building, a four- Osceola County Prosecutor’s trolled. Poor people are easier to framework to protect America. It's year felony; Office due to a conflict of inter- control and will not object to up to Americans to ensure that the -Possession of a controlled est. oppression when government is Constitution is enforced. If there is substance – morphine, a two- Wernette was originally providing everything for them to no outcry when the Constitution is year felony; charged with additional counts, live. violated, then its provisions will -Possession of a controlled but those were dismissed follow- 3) Create massive debt: no longer protect our Country and substance – OxyContin, a two- ing his plea Feb. 26. Those Increase national debt to an unsus- America will fail. year felony; and charges were: tainable level. Taxes can then be America belongs to you. If you -Controlled substance-main- -Child sexually abusive activi- increased, which suppresses the love freedom, don't sit on the side- taining a drug house, a two-year ty, a 20-year felony; economy leading to more poverty. lines watching it slip away. Stand high-court misdemeanor. -Using a computer to commit 4) Prohibit self-defense: up and speak out in support of lib- “The crimes this defendant has a crime, a 20-year felony; Remove the ability of individuals erty. America's fate is in your now pled guilty to are extremely -Child sexually abusive activi- to defend themselves. This enables hands. disturbing,” Nessel said. ty, a 15-year felony; and justification of the creation of a “Children must never be taken -Controlled substance – deliv- police state under the guise of Golden is the author of "Dare to advantage of, and this office will ery/manufacture of morphine, a pubic safety. Live Without Limits." Contact him take aggressive action to ensure seven-year felony. 5) Centralize control of educa- at [email protected] or visit the laws that protect them are He is scheduled to be sen- tion: Total government control of www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.co enforced and those individuals tenced March 26. what children learn in school m, 2014 Bryan Golden

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By Dianne Alward-Biery “I don’t believe there’s anybody Cleaver Staff Writer 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Resolution Gets Mixed Reception who doesn’t believe in the Second HARRISON – Also addressing Amendment,” he said. the BOC Feb. 17 was Gordy Mason, who requested “There was something presented over the weekend Then commissioner comments began, starting with: Haskell then informed Mason that the board would the BOC adopt a resolution to make Clare County a that really doesn’t look good,” Mason said. “It’s so “Now it’s getting crazy.” take his document and make a decision on it at the Second Amendment Sanctuary. He said the movement important that we do this. It’s so important when a per- “I don’t think it’s physically possible to take away next meeting. of Second Amendment sanctuaries was gaining popu- son enlists in the service and takes the oath of office to our guns,” said Bristol. “I think financially, logistical- Mason reiterated that he believed the resolution was larity around the country, with counties adopting reso- defend the Constitution, and it would be very easy to ly, the Second Amendment is good enough. No other just a reaffirmation of the Second Amendment. lutions and ordinances. He even said some states are give up this right by turning a administration has tried to take Bristol said she thought it was fear mongering. considering it, adding that three states are proposing a blind eye or vote, and you’ll Bill of Rights guns away.” Majewski suggested the board needed to find out law so that their individual states are not bound to never get it back.” Amendment II “I think in order to change a the court legalities, and whether it would stand up if obey or enforce federal laws that are done by execu- He said he was before the A well regulated Militia, being Constitutional Amendment, it’s the county signed it, and that it really needed to be tive order. board to reaffirm its support that necessary to the security of a free got to be done through Congress,” researched prior to signing. It was decided the resolu- “I see one state is even attempting to pass a bill this county would never under State, the right of the people to keep said board vice chair Dale tion should be forwarded to the county prosecutor for allowing their state law enforcement to arrest any fed- any circumstances enforce any and bear Arms shall not be Majewski. “And it can’t be done an opinion, and also that the sheriff’s input should be eral agent attempting to violate the Second laws that are contrary to the idea. infringed. by executive order. I know there’s sought, as well. Amendment,” he said, adding the reason for that is When commissioner Sandra as many gun-toting Democrats as “We had a sheriff that said he wasn’t going to that so many people are afraid their Second Bristol asked if Mason was worried his guns would be there are Republicans, and we all own the same guns. enforce certain executive orders of the governor,” Amendment rights will be taken away or violated. taken away, he said there was a plan proposed over the And I just don’t see something like that coming Majewski said. “I’m quite passionate about it because it’s such an weekend to do just that, and that to do so, in his opin- through our Congress – whether it’s a Democrat-con- “And if he did decide to enforce some sort of ‘taking important part of our history. It’s not about our forefa- ion, would violate the Second Amendment. trolled or definitely not a Republican-controlled your guns away,’ how would he pull that off?” Bristol thers coming back from a hunting trip, it’s about them Bristol then asked who proposed the plan, and Congress.” said. “And even if he decided he would do that – defending their rights against tyrannical government. Mason said he did not want to be political, but that Haskell said that, obviously, whatever Congress which he never would, I’m sure – the minute I heard It’s about our inherent right to own and possess a President Biden had “proposed some things,” and passes is a law, and the resolution would not supersede that, I’d take my .22 and bury it in the backyard. Even firearm to protect ourselves and our family. It’s about more specifically “to take away all our semi-automatic that or anything else but would simply show support on a national level, what are they going to do, send in a person being put in a situation where they need to firearms, no shotguns larger than a .410,” and that he that people in this area believe in the Second the army and the Air Force? Go door to door? I don’t defend themselves, without becoming a criminal in the didn’t remember all of it. Amendment. He suggested it could be talked about think it can be done.” process.” When Bristol then asked “Where did you get that until the next board meeting. Mason agreed, saying he didn’t think it could be He said some of the laws being presented today are information?” Mason replied, “I read an article.” He Majewski urged caution in what documents the done either, repeating that the resolution is a reaffir- doing just that. did not cite the source of the article. county observes. mation.

BOC from page 1 the early buy-out which yielded meanor has a $500 maximum fine, other commissioners have the abil- people to stay off the roads, as was what Farrell called “a substantial you’re not supposed to assess ity to contact legislators’ offices at advised by the Michigan State as she planned to present it at the of circuit court. He also informed savings to the board.” He advised more than two-thirds of that in any time. Bristol also reminded Police. Schools in the county also next board meeting. that revenue from the circuit/pro- the board that when court opera- costs. We’re already ordering $750 that the winter storm of Feb. 4 and were closed that day. Commissioner Bronwyn Asplund bate court was close to where it tions is prioritized, collections is at to $775, so when you add costs of 5 caused herself and many other requested the prosecutor provide a should be at this time. Schlese also the very bottom. prosecution and law enforcement, comparative listing of prosecutor noted the current figures are “You deal with felon incarcerat- I fully support that. Absolutely. salaries from other counties. affected by as-yet-unreceived state ed inmates and work your way But you’re squeezing blood out of Haskell conceded the fact that payments. down,” Farrell said. “And right a turnip.” raises are not forthcoming unless Majewski then asked why the now, due to limited staffing … He said no matter how much someone leaves and their replace- courts can’t assess the true costs of we’re working with a skeleton cost is added, until there is staff to ment hires in at a lower rate of pay, prosecuting a crime, rather than crew right now.” collect it, “it’s not going to hap- freeing up the balance for distribu- the lesser fines and costs tradition- He also noted that there are pen.” tion among existing employees. ally adjudged. Schlese said the cir- many criminal justice reforms During Commissioner Reports This he called a double-edged cuit court judges have their own coming in the next couple months, near the end of the meeting, Sandy sword, and assured Ambrozaitis philosophy on what judgements which also will substantially affect Bristol mentioned a letter to the that the board is putting increasing should be, and deferred response revenues. An example cited was a editor in which the writer took revenues at the top of its list. for district court to Worpell and simple sheriff department issued issue with elected officials not In his report at the end of the Judge Joshua Farrell. ’S LAUNDROMAT ticket which had to be paid within having attended Sen. Rick LEEN GENE meeting, Rick Fancon said he had Farrell said he wanted to be sure AT K 14 days will now have to provide Outman’s Feb. 5 community reached out to Rep. Jason the board had a clear understand- for options such as community office hours, other than Lori Wentworth to inquire about the ing of the two things being dis- service in lieu of payment. Farrell Martin, county clerk/register. county’s budget worries, employ- cussed. also mentioned the example of the Bristol took issue with people • Bright and clean ee retention and election integrity. “For the newer board members, NEW OWNERS - recreational marijuana law which being denigrated for not attending, • Fast and efficient Fancon had asked if there was any the Constitution states that every resulted in at least a $70,000 to noting that, other than herself, all • Oversized loads help available at the state level. county in the state must fund a $90,000 decrease in revenues. the commissioners have jobs. • Convenient parking SAME CLEAN ATMOSPHERE “What he offered to do is get court system,” Farrell said. “Most “The next few months will be Martin, of course, was already at • Detergent vending two budget specialists and set up a boards like to see that county very key to the courts’ budgets,” her job in the County Building. • Free wifi 129 N. 2nd Street | Harrison meeting with commissioners to sit departments and court depart- he said. “I agree that we need to Community Office Hours are down and look at our budget and ments run as a business where you 989-539-9294 get these funds from the people essentially opportunities for citi- try to help us see if there’s any- have a balanced budget. that are committing crimes; we’re zens to bring up topics of concern thing out there, or anything in- Unfortunately, just simply due to Check out our Ice Cream & Snack Bar already at the top end of the fines with their district representatives. house we can do,” Fancon said. the nature of the people we deal 10 am - 7 pm and costs schedule. If a misde- Dale Majewski added that he and 32-eow “Jason’s going to get back with me with, that’s not always possible.” when he gets it all set up, and I’ll He said many court systems bring it back to the commission- around the state run “in the red” ers.” every year, but that doesn’t mean Administrator Tracy Byard said things get cut from the courts, Wentworth had also included Dina because there is a constitutional Bosworth from the Michigan duty to run the court system. Association of Counties to work Farrell noted that at the current with their staff. The consensus was time district court is under expect- the help would be a good thing, ed cost and over projected rev- and Haskell said the idea was actu- enues, while running the same ally exciting. Haskell also urged caseload as in previous years, Fancon to relay to Wentworth the despite the effects of COVID-19. BOC’s desire to speak with him He reminded the board that just a about Indigent Defense, as well. few years ago, between the two Speaking on behalf of the courts counties, district court handled were Darrell Schlese, court admin- 14,000 cases, and although that istrator/referee, and Steven has come down, that even with Worpell, magistrate, whose budget 2019 numbers there were more presentation was short and to the than 430 felonies, 778 misde- point, describing the courts’ rela- meanors, more than 1,600 civil tionship with the BOC and provid- infractions, more than 1,500 civil ing an overview of the anticipated cases and problem-solving courts. to-date budget spending. Schlese Farrell reminded the board that, also described the changes to pro- due to some court employee retire- bate court cases, noting that many ments, district court is operating at matters previously handled in pro- 25% of its work hours of several bate court have now come under months ago. 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