County fair schedule opens Monday in Clare County
The Clare County Fair runs July 31 to August 5 at Harrison fairgrounds with entry day Monday. Demolition derby at 8 p.m. and harness racing at 2 p.m. daily in places around the grandstand. A bicycle prize drawn Aug 4 with winners present. Skerbeke Amusement Office hosts drawings. bicycles donated by Clare Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Bank and Trust. Must be present to win.
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Clare County
Harrison
Sker~ Beke’s Amusement
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Bank and Trust Company of
Clare, Coleman and Rosebush
Skerbeke Amusement Company
Clare Fairboard
W.H.A
Broadside accuses Engler of misusing funds for primary bid
Rep. Dick Allen and supporters charge Rep. John Engler used taxpayer money for his August primary campaign. Engler says the brochures, numbering 28,0071, were not campaign material but a year end legislative session report. Both seek the Republican nomination in Michigan's 89th District. The leaflets, arriving in Gratiot Montcalm Isabella and parts of Clare County, cover two years of Engler's service in Isabella and Montcalm counties.
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Dick Allen
Rep
John Engler
Engler
Erial
Allen
Gratiot
Montcalm
Isabella
Clare County
Kngler
Clare
Sheridan Township
Terrance Jaglois
American Mailers
Gratiot County
Jaglois
Don Holbrook
Clare Sentinel
IDC Sifts for Buyer for Chandler Evans Plant
Clare County IDC works to sell the Chandler Evans plant listed at 725000. Frank LaGoe says reps from Michigan agencies and two utility firms have shown interest while 11 groups hold floor plans. Plant spans 120000 square feet. buyers prefer 12000 foot options. final sale rests with Chandler Evans.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Development Committee
IDC
Chandler Evans
Frank LaGoe
Michigan Department of Economic Expansion
Consumers Power
Michigan Consolidated Gas
Ken Barnes
Chamber
Barnes
LaGoe
County seeks county wide solid waste system amid landfill cost concerns
Clare County sanitarian Bernard Bauman says townships cannot bear legal landfill costs, urging a county wide solid waste disposal system. He notes private landfills may help but risks price gouging and limited space. Similar systems exist in St. Clair and Gratiot counties with user fees. Bauman suggests a central, equitably located landfill with stations every few miles.
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Clare County
Bernard Bauman
Bauman
Bauer
St. Clair Court
Clare
Gratiot County
Department of Public Works
Harrison
Troy weighs buy of Clare County park land near Arthur Township
City of Troy plans to purchase 879 acres on Brand Ave four miles from Old 27 to create a recreation park for 4-H access and future trails. Mayor Jule Famularo says funds may come from pension fund or farm revenue. public hearing to follow though opposition from the Troy Parks Board exists.
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City of
Troy
Clare County
Arthur Township
Detroit
Brand Ave
Old 27
Jule Famularo
Clare Sentinel
Famularo
Kamutaro
Troy Parks and Recreations Advisory Board
Mike
Marie) Hebner
Francis McKenna
Hebner
Mid States Land Company
McKenna
icKenna Real Estate
Harrison
Southfield
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Gary Valentine
Mike Callum
Larry Acton
Mustang Hell
Brokrage
Grantior
Mae Mc
Callum
Enngler
Department of Natural Resources
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