š± Could your old family photos rewrite a piece of Clare County history?
Clare, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Clare? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could your old family photos rewrite a piece of Clare County history?
- See how Clareās Jacob Halicek earned his MHSFCA All-Star spotlight
- How a Lansing earmark scandal reached a Clare-based development project
Also on today's calendar: JV Softball vs Meridian Early College High School and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Spikehorn and Friendsā¦but Who? (clarecountycleaver.net) ā Local history buffs will enjoy a fresh look at Spikehorn Meyerās famous Harrison bear park, rooted in stories from Clare Countyās past. Newly discovered 1930s photosāsoon headed to the Harrison District Library collectionāsparked speculation about a Henry Ford visit and highlight how residentsā family albums keep Clare County history alive. 
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2. Mid-Michigan talent headed to MHSFCA All-Star showcase (themorningsun.com) ā Clare High School standout Jacob Halicek has been selected for the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association East vs. West All-Star Game, giving him one more chance to represent Clare on a big stage. The June 20 showcase at Lawrence Tech will feature top seniors from across Michigan, with Halicek heading to Northern Michigan University afterward. Ā Ā Ā
3. Beydoun Charged with 16 Counts: Legal Implications (sbam.org) ā State investigators have charged Detroit-area business leader Fay Beydoun with allegedly misusing a $20 million state grant, part of a broader crackdown on questionable earmarks that also includes charges tied to the Clare-based Complete Health Park project. The case is fueling debate in Lansing over āglass slipperā grants and how tightly taxpayer-funded economic development deals are monitored across Michigan. Ā Ā Ā
4. Obituary: Sharon Ann McCarthy, 76 of Scottville (masoncountypress.com) ā Family and friends in Clare may recognize Sharon Ann McCarthy through her grandson, Zachary Hoffman of Clare, who survives her along with other loved ones across Michigan and Arizona. The longtime crafter, antique shop owner, and former Arizona school bus driver died April 29 at age 76, and her family plans a private graveside memorial with memorial gifts suggested to kidney dialysis centers. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Clare
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Upcoming Events in
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Meridian JV Softball @ Clare ā
Clare High School, 306 Schoolcrest Ave, Clare
4:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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JV Softball vs Meridian Early College High School ā
Brookwood Athletic complex, 688 Ann Arbor Trail, Clare
4:00 pm -
Meridian JV Baseball @ Clare ā
Clare High School, 306 Schoolcrest Ave, Clare
6:00 pm -
Yoderās Amish Flea Mark & Quilt Auction ā
10885 N Leaton Rd, Clare
12:00 pm -
Adult Ukulele Class
Pere Marquette District Library Adult Events, 185 E. 4th Street, Clare
6:00 pm -
Beal City JV Baseball @ Clare ā
Clare High School, 306 Schoolcrest Ave, Clare
4:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
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š Events Nearby
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Story Learning with Tony ā
CRDL-Faith Johnston Memorial Library, 4035 N Mission Rd, Rosebush
10:30 am -
Varsity Baseball @ Gladwin High School
FARWELL AREA SCHOOLS 1400 N Spring St, Gladwin, MI 48624, USA
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JV Softball vs. Mason County Central High School
FARWELL AREA SCHOOLS 9555 S Old State Ave, Farwell, MI 48622, USA
4:00 pm -
JV Baseball vs. Gladwin High School
FARWELL AREA SCHOOLS 9555 S Old State Ave, Farwell, MI 48622, USA
4:00 pm -
Varsity Softball @ Gladwin High School
FARWELL AREA SCHOOLS 1400 N Spring St, Gladwin, MI 48624, USA
4:00 pm -
Freeman Township Monthly Board Meeting ā
Freeman Township Hall, 7280 Mannsiding Rd, Lake
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The truth isā¦ when kidsā teeth are healthier, they are, too.
Kindergarten Dental Screenings help find dental problems early. Theyāre free, local, and now theyāre required for all Michigan kindergarteners. Findā¦ (Nextdoor )
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Member in Clare. Apply here.
- Clean Team posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner in Clare. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clare here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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