Annual Clare County Fair Opens August First
Clare County Fair prepares to open on Sunday August 1 with Running and Speed Horse Racing in eighteen classes and a premium display. Evening shows include the Clare County Ministerial Association program and Latin Messagers, with bingo, clown acts, and country music performances by Toni Ingraham. Other events include 4-H demonstrations, horse costume judging, livestock auctions, pet parade, tractor pull, and a Dapper Dan Fleenor stunt show funded by advance ticket sales starting Saturday.
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Clare County Fair
Clare County Ministerial Association
Lolly
Toni Ingraham
California
Clare County Board of Commissioners
Clare County Humane Society
Michigan
America
Dapper
Dan Fleenor
Hurrican Hell
Puerto Rico
Clare teen fights to save 1918 Doherty house from clinic plans
An 18 year old Cynthia Methner of Coleman leads a bid to save Clare's 1918 Doherty house at 717 N McEwan from demolition for a surgical clinic by Dr. Shurlow. She has consulted officials and offers moving the house or relocate the clinic. She urges local citizens to act.
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N. McEwan
Cynthia Methner
State Historical Society
A.J. Doherty
Clare Sentinel
Clare
Mid States
D.E.C
Dr. Shurlow
Cynthia
Shurlow
Camiel Vanacker
Isabella County
Vanacker
The
Midland and Mt. Pleasant Historical Society
Washo
Doherty
Claré Sentinel
Coleman
N. McEwan St
Prosecutor Warns Of Bad Checks
Prosecuting Attorney Richard Allen warns that summer increases bad checks. Merchants should require ID, mark checks, and observe sellers to identify them in court if needed. Avoid third party or out of area checks and beware checks large compared to a purchase. He urges verifying with banks to prevent losses.
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Richard Allen
Allen
Harrison District millage vote set for July polls
Harrison School District voters will go to the polls on July 27 to decide 1.7 mills for one year. The proposal divides into three propositions: 0.55 mills for general operations, 0.8 mills for building repairs and improvements, and 0.35 mills for curriculum improvements.
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Harrison School District
Summer Superstar Contest Set For Shamrock Park
During the week of July 26 30 Shamrock Park hosts a five event Superstar Contest with yahtzee checkers races softball throw and croquet the top scorer wins a prize. A picnic for attending children closes the program July 30 from 11 00 am to 1 00 pm.
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Shamrock Park
Clare
Community Education Office
Neighbor Saves Farwell Boy in Pool Rescue
A Farwell child fell into a 4 foot pool while playing with siblings. Neighbor Elmer Godwin, aided by mother Mrs. Cando and brother Jody, performed mouth to mouth resuscitation until the boy revived. Michigan State Police Trooper Endelman arrived, the boy was taken to Clare Osteopathic Hospital and released.
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Farwell
Ralph Cando
Tom
Ronnie Cando
Maple Grove
Jody
Mrs. Cando
Elmer Godwin
Michigan
Tom Endelman
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Endelman
Godwin
Open Space Ruling Sought for Land in Clare County
Clare County Board of Commissioners consider placing 1748.9 acres owned by Delos Hamlin of Hatton Township into Open Space Easement. The move would freeze development and taxes, with possible future tax implications and penalties if withdrawn. Dennis Hall of the DNR explained procedures. The board will vote at the August 2 meeting.
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Clare County Board of Commissioners
Delos Hamlin
Hatton Township
Henice
Dennis Hall
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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