City approves tax relief for Van-Ko senior housing plan
The Clare City Commission backs a 90 unit high rise and 70 townhouses for seniors by Van-Ko Realty on an 11 acre site, with tax relief tied to elderly units lasting 40 years. State housing aid, rent subsidies, and potential rental levels from 55 to 299 dollars are noted, plus state and water issues influencing buildout. A citizens committee to study city code is also appointed.
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Clare City Commission
Van-Ko Realty Co
Lansing
McEwan St
Hemlock St
Clare
Kenneth Fowler
Van-Ko Realty
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Fowler
Alfred R. Bransdorfer
Barbara Burtch
Tim Cotter
Willard Koch
Ron Verch
James Allen
Dick Alexander
Michigan Lottery winner nets $21000 on Michigame show
Herbert Erickson 64 a retired Highland Park employee living near Farwell won 21000 on the Michigan Lottery Michigame television show last week Julius and Kathy Mihalyff of Clare joined Erickson in Detroit for the telecast They carried an Irish theme flag to decorate Clare during St Patrick's Week Erickson bought the ticket at Giant in Clare The city will meet Feb 28 to discuss Irish Week plans and remodeling downtown The council approved remodeling at Ron Kinse Sheridan Realty office and advertising for a 5th Street house removal for a fire department parking lot plans Also discussed were retirement plan changes and police contract negotiations led by City Attorney Jack Winter
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Herbert Erickson
Highland Park
Farwell
Michigan Lottery
Julius
Kathy Mihalyff
Clare
Erickson
Detroit
St. Patrick’s Day
County Clare
Giant
Calvin Foss
Ben Burdo
Don Bryant
Ron Kinse
Sheridan Realty
5Th St
Doherty Hotel
Jerry Forsberg
Glen Cain
Jack Winter
Chris Smith
Elly Tice
Cain
Vandewarker
Schoolcrest
McEwan St
Dunlop Road
Wilcox Parkway
Farwell district proposes 3 mill tax for schools
Farwell Area Schools Board moves to place a 3 mill additional proposal on the March 28 ballot, alongside a 12 mill renewal, for five years. Projections show full transportation, health services, admin support, extracurriculars, and driver training funded at current or higher levels.
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Board of Education
Farwell Area Schools Board of
Irish Committee Plans Second St Patrick's Day Event in Clare
The Irish Committee of Clare announces a second annual St Patrick's Day promotion in Clare with a draw for a trip for two to Ireland. A gala parade downtown after school on March 17 is planned with involvement from businesses and youths. An 8 p.m. meeting Wednesday invites new volunteers.
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Clare
Ireland
Teacher George Hill resigns after plea in reduced charge
Mt. Pleasant teacher George Hill aged 34 resigns from Clare Junior High after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of allowing a person under 16 to remain out after 10 pm. The agreement required Hill to resign and surrender his state teaching certificate while sentence is deferred for a pre sentence investigation.
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Clare
George Hill
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella District
Hill
Claré
District Court
Clare County Board rejects funds for elder smoke detectors
The Clare County Board of Commissioners rejected a request to buy smoke detectors for elderly and low income residents. The vote was unanimous after weeks of study following a presentation by Social Services Director Pat Redman.
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Clare County Board of Commissioners
Board
Social Services
Pat Redman
Clare millage vote set for Saturday at high school
The Clare School District asks voters to renew 18 mills and approve 3 more for operations on two ballots. Ballots will be cast Saturday February 26 at Clare High School.
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Clare
Clare High School
Clare Hospital Auxiliary funds portable patient monitors
Clare Osteopathic Hospital received several model 1607 1600 portable monitors funded by the Clare Hospital Auxiliary. The devices display ECG, heart rate, pressure pulse, temperature and mean pressure digitally with a 12 hour battery life, 16 hour recharge, and options for surface or esophageal temperature monitoring.
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Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Hospital
A.C
Harrison offers fire protection to Summerfield Township
Summerfield Township eyed a fire protection agreement with Harrison after a recent township fire left no department to respond. Harrison proposed a contract totaling a base $10,000 for equipment plus $1,595 yearly, payable over three years, with the annual fee scaling with valuation. Harrison already serves Arthur, Franklin, Frost, Greenwood, Hamilton, Hatton, and Reeding townships.
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Summerfield Township
Harrison
Arthur
Franklin, Frost
Greenwood
Hamilton
Hatton
Hayes
Reeding
Farwell Fluoride Program Opens Enrollment for Children
Farwell announces its annual fluoride program inviting parents to enroll children from ages three to eighth grade. Each participant has four appointments with dates to be announced, at a $4.00 fee per child. Contact fluoride program chairman Ellen Agle at 598-2663 after 5:30 p.m. before March 1.
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Farwell
Ellen Agle
Fire at Beck's Service Station Damages Storage, Tires
A fire at Beck's service station on north McEwan caused extensive damage to a storage area and tires. Clare City police discovered the blaze and reported the alarm at 4 a.m. Sunday morning.
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Beck
North McEwan
Clare City
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Kay Crawford
Randy Miskimon
American Optical
Rozanne Hughes
Clare Sentinel
Farwell Schools
Clare Hospital Auxiliary
Harrison City Commission
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