Est. 1881 75¢ “In The of Michigan’s Vacationland” Volume 138, Issue 17 Thursday, April 25, 2019 • (989) 539-7496 ••clarecountycleaver.net • Harrison, Michigan BUCK TALES BOC Hears of Road Commission Text to 9-1-1 Service Spring Means Rumor, Townships Discussion Mushrooms! Launches in By Dianne Alward-Biery since 2007 implementation of PA Audrey Chapman found this 5- Cleaver Staff Writer 598 of 2006. It further informed inch morel mushroom by the front HARRISON – Addressing the that the State Board of Public Clare County doors of Harrison Middle School April 17 meeting of the Clare Works statute requires a minimum on Friday, April 19. It was yummy! County Board of Commissioners of five members (or the Drain The 911 Director, Mariana was Dan Dysinger, chairman of the Commissioner is authorized to act Terrian and Peninsula Fiber Clare County Township as the sole member of the existing Network, LLC announce that Supervisors Group. Dysinger Road Commission). Clare County Central Dispatch sought to inform the Board of the It was pointed out that, by law, if now supports emergency text supervisors’ March 25 meeting and Board opted to change the road messages from wireless its discussion of the Clare County commission to five members, the devices to 9-1-1. Beginning Road Commissioners’ compensa- additional members would be Friday, April 19, 2019, individ- tion and board composition. In a appointed by the BOC to serve until uals anywhere in Clare County, letter to BOC Chairperson Jack the next general election. could send a text message to 9- Kleinhardt, which he read aloud, Further discussion pointed out 1-1 in an emergency. Dysinger prefaced the outcome by ongoing talk in townships regarding “We are very excited to saying it was not the group’s intent roads. launch this service in Clare to compel the BOC to take up the “A common denominator is County,” said Terrian, “Calling subject, but it was by unanimous roads,” said Mark Fitzpatrick. “It’s and speaking with a dispatcher agreement that the letter be sent. a big topic at meetings.” is still the most efficient way of The letter further stated: It was also pointed out that a reaching emergency services COMING “Our discussions of the subject five-person road commission could but that is not always an only suggest that Commissioners Commissioners Karen Hulliberger and Tim Haskin add their voices to the allow for dividing the county into option.” EVENTS review the salary levels and as well discussion of whether to go from a three-member to a five-member Clare quadrants, which Fitzpatrick said is Texting to 9-1-1 is a critical consider the Road Commission be County Road Commission during the April 17 meeting of the Clare County a common setup. service that will benefit anyone converted from 3 persons to 5 per- Board of Commissioners. (Cleaver photo by Dianne Alward-Biery) Dysinger pointed out that under who is not able to speak due to The 8th Annual Freedom 5K sons. A primary concern is restric- the current County compensation an emergency such as a home Run/Walk in Memory of Spc invasion or an abusive partner. tions due to limitations under the depending on how the rules are devel- lations are more likely with three structure, a commissioner could It is also intended to help indi- Robert Friese 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Open Meetings Act. Let me empha- oped. commissioners, as when any two of realize a substantial total compensa- viduals who are deaf, hard of Saturday, April 27. All proceeds size again these are only suggestions The letter was attached to refer- them might have a conversation, they tion package. hearing, or have a speech dis- will go to the Veterans Freedom to consider. It is strictly a Board of ence information from other counties would constitute a quorum and be in After Dysinger had finished his ability. It can also be a benefit Park of Clare County located in Commission decision to take action.” with road commissioner compensa- violation. Also, more commissioners comments, the Board was addressed in areas where wireless service Harrison. The letter also spoke to discussion tion, to include: salary, per diem, result in more oversight and fewer by current road commissioners Tim is limited. of Assessing Reform being developed mileage and health/retirement. potential problems, as well as bring- Haskin and Karen Hulliberger. The “Please remember to Call Lake George Boosters Club, by the State Tax Commission, and The reference material also noted ing more viewpoints, ideas and Clare County Road Commission when you can; Text when you 89 S. Bringold Ave., Lake George noted the implementation of language the positive and negative aspects of a expertise. It was noted that no private meets the first and third Wednesdays can’t,” said Terrian. There are a is hosting a Swiss Steak Dinner to make sweeping changes to the three-person over a five-person road company with a $7 million budget of the month, but this day it had met few important tips to remember beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, April General Property Tax Act, changes commission board. The only pro was would only have a three-member early which enabled them to attend when texting to 9-1-1. Send 27. Take-outs available. The pro- that will affect local assessing units that having three commissioners is a board of directors. the BOC meeting. brief messages without using ceeds will go to their college (townships, cities and villages) across yearly cost saving over five. The final element stated that the The Board was told that Tim abbreviations or slang or scholarship fund. the state. It went on to say it would The con list held more items. The trend in other counties is for five Haskin took the insurance package, emoji’s. Be prepared to com- also have some impact on counties, first was that Open Meetings Act vio- members: now 28 of the 83 counties Earth Day Event at Harrison See BOC on page 2 municate your exact location City Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and what type of emergency Saturday, April 27. help is needed. Stay with your wireless device and be prepared Harrison Chamber Business 3 SENTENCED IN STRING OF HOME INVASIONS, B&ES to answer questions and follow After Hours 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Prosecuting attorney release sentenced by Judge Mienk on instructions from the 9-1-1 dis- May 2 at McDonald Chrysler in Co-Defendants Gregory April 22, 2019, to serve 3 years patcher. Clare. Todd Siegel and Travis Louis to 30 years in prison with credit Finks, both of Harrison, and for the time he has served to date. Spring Rummage Sale at the Zachary Allen Hidey of St. He was ordered to pay a total of First Congregational Church in Helen, Michigan, were all $34,564.82 in fines, costs, court Important Harrison offered from 9 a.m. to 5 charged by Prosecutor appointed attorney fees, and p.m. Friday, May 3 and 9 a.m. to 3 Ambrozaitis with restitution joint and several with Text 911 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Call 989- Conducting a Criminal his co-defendants. Guidelines 539-7163. Enterprise for a string of On February 25, 2019, Seigel home invasions and breaking entered a no contest plea as Clare County Food and entering from October charged and a guilty plea to • Only text 911 in an Distribution and Nutritional 2017 through February 2018 habitual third offender and was emergency. Education event will be on throughout Clare County. SIEGEL FINKS HIDEY sentenced by Judge Mienk on • DO NOT include Saturday, May 4. Registration The charges were the culmi- April 22, 2019, to serve 7 years starts at 9 a.m. at the Harrison nation of a joint investigation a Criminal Enterprise and was sen- fines, costs, court appointed attorney to 40 years in prison with credit emojis. Palace Senior Center at 212 S. between the Michigan State Police tenced by Judge Roy Mienk on April fees, and restitution joint and several for 199 days served to date. He was Broad St., Harrison. Food will be and the Clare County Sheriff’s 22, 2019, to 7 months in jail with with his co-defendants. ordered to pay a total of $51,848.23 in distributed beginning at approxi- Department. credit for 151 days already served, On October 24, 2018, Finks fines, costs, court appointed attorney mately 11 a.m. in the parking lot of On May 21, 2018, Hidey entered a with a 5-year probation term. He was entered a guilty plea as charged as a fees and restitution joint and several Clare County Central the Clare County Building. All guilty plea to Attempted Conducting ordered to pay a total of $34,564.82 in habitual second offender and was with his co-defendants. Dispatch has been working who want food will receive it as with PFN to bring Next long as supplies last: one food Generation 911 services to package per household. Free Jury Finds Health Knowledge Offers Opportunity to Thrive Clare County. “We have pedometers will also be available. Farwell Man worked closely with the Clare Patrons should bring a picture ID Visitors Flood Pirnstill Health, Safety Fair County Central Dispatch to if they have one and reusable bags, Guilty on 3 implement a system that is boxes, or baskets if possible. By Dianne Alward-Biery capable of supporting new Charges Cleaver Staff Writer technologies, such as texting to Lake George Boosters Club is FARWELL – Area residents had 911” said Dave McCartney, Prosecuting attorney release a beautiful spring day on which to hosting Summer Euchre from h PFN general manager.