Central Boiler Certified Classic Edge outdoor furnaces. Exceptional performance and value. Call today! Gauthier Heating & Cooling (989) 471-2478.

Treadmill, one year old, and bench press, bar, and weights. $600 or best offer (248)640-0075.

Mikado Goodfellows Bingo every Monday 6:30 p.m. at Mikado Civic Center.. Hot ball, Bingo ball, milk money and winner take all game. All proceeds to charity.

PT Bookshelver at Alcona County Library, Harrisville, summer months only. Applications and job description available at any branch or on our website at http://alconalibary.com. Students 16 and older are encouraged to apply. Applications accepted until 5:00 p.m. June 6, 2025, at any branch or via email at director@alcona.lib.mi.us.

We are seeking a reliable and skilled full-time maintenance employee. Ideal candidates should have knowledge and experience in hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you! For more information, please call Joe at (989)464-6059.

Local sawmill seeking reliable and self-motivated individuals for laborer positions. Call Joe at (989)464-6059.

June 7 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Craftmakers’ Cabin 106 S. State Road, Harrisville Free Flea Market. Sell crafts, vintage, produce, flea market for FREE. Plant Sale also at Cabin. Call Nancy 734 904-0108 to participate.

The regular meeting of the City of Harrisville Council held on Monday, April 14 was called to order at 6 p.m. by mayor Gehring. The "Pledge of Allegiance" was said. Roll call: City council members: Bean, Claseman, Mason, McKenzie, Schwanz, Vanderheuel, and mayor Gehring, clerk Harmon and treasurer Luenberger.

Motion by Mason, seconded by Vanderheuel, to approve agenda. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Mason, seconded by Vanderheuel, to approve the minutes of the meeting March 10, 2025. Motion carried 6-0.

Public comments opened with Tim Sleszak voicing his displeasure over the board of review tax appeal. Hanna Rainey addressed the council members.

Motion by Vanderheuel, seconded by Bean, to pay the bills in the amount of $39,581. Motion carried 6-0.

Communications: Alcona Community Schools Business Manager Nick Cordes presented to the public and council the upcoming renewal election. Mayor Gehring opened the public up for question and answers from the school representative. The upcoming election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Alcona Youth Baseball representatives were not able to be in attendance.Mayor Gehring presented the field usage contract received. Motion by Schwanz, seconded by Bean, to approve the usage of the three ball fields April-July as written in the received agreement. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Gehring stated to council that the infields were in need of maintenance to repair. Mayor Gehring has requested quotes on crushed limestone and reaching out to local sources. Mayor Gehring requested from council to allow him to seek bids, receive quotes and make purchase of the crushed limestone needed for repair on the ball fields with the cost not to exceed $10k. Discussion. Motion by Schwanz, seconded by Vanderheuel, to approve the $10k for materials and repairs to the three ball fields. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Gehring presented the agreement received from WSP for monitoring of the lagoon’s groundwater. Motion by Mason, seconded by Schwanz, to approve the $2,700 agreement with WSP for lagoon monitoring. Motion carried 6-0.

City of Harrisville DPW will begin hydrant flushing beginning the week of May 5 – May 16.

Motion by Schwanz, second by Mason, to publish the hydrant dates for city residents. Motion carried 6-0.

Old business: The status of the City of Harrisville Harbor audit is to be completed this week.

New business: Ed Chrumka presented the sale of his business Huron Gardens to the new owner Jerry Millen of Farmer Maxx. Planningcommission had reviewed the transfer/new business binders and voted unanimously to approve the sale. Motion by Vanderheuel, seconded by Mason, to approve the transfer of ownership from Huron Gardens to Farmer Maxx. Motion carried 6-0.

Requests were received for event usage space from three inquires with Porchfest requesting permission for usage of the Pocket Park on August 30, with permission to continue the fee waiver.

Motion by Mason, seconded by Schwanz to approve the usage of the Pocket Park for Porchfest on August 30 with the agreement that the fee will be waived. Motion carried 6-0.

The Craftmakers' Cabin requested permission with a fee waiver for a craft and vendor fair during the Fourth of July weekend beginning on Thursday, July 3 and ending Sunday, July 6. Motion by Mason, seconded by Mckenzie, to approve the Craftmakers usage for dates July 3-July 6, with the agreement that the fee will be waived. Motion carried 6-0.

Inspiration Alcona Harbor Nights Concert series requesting the usage of the City Harbor Pavilion every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. starting June 13, ending September 5, with the harbor bathrooms available until 8 p.m.

Motion by Bean, seconded by Vanderheuel, to approve Inspiration Alcona the usage of the City Harbor Pavilion every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. starting June 13, ending September 5 with the harbor bathrooms available until 8 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.

Mill Pond Park improvement discussion was led by Ed Chrumka accompanied by Bob Barlow and Kenny Mooma. Chrumka discussed in detail, the plans for improvements and future progression at the Mill Pond Park. The improvements will be in four phases, dredging, water wheel, bridge and boardwalk and general improvements. Kalitta Air of Oscoda, is contributing donations. The Lions Clubs allocated donation support towards the water wheel.

Mayor Gehring discussed with city council the upcoming assessment with Assured Partners for the city insurance policies. The next council meeting will bring a finalized policy report.

The City of Harrisville DPW has requested to place a proposal of bid for a new truck. Discussion of funding resources. Motion by Schwanz, seconded by Mason, to publish request of bid proposals for a new DPW truck. Motion carried 6-0.

Planning commission request approval of seat referrals. Planning commission has two open seats, one in city resident, one out of city resident.

Motion by Schwanz, seconded by Mason, to approve Monica Spears as the out of city resident to sit on the planning commission beginning May 2025 with term ending December 2027. Motion carried Ayes:4. Nays:2.

Motion by Vanderheuel, seconded by Bean, to approve Allen Kay as the city resident to sit on the planning commission beginning May 2025 with term ending December 2027. Motion carried Ayes: 6. Nays:0.

Huron Pines Partnership Agreement for 2025-2026 was presented to council for continuing efforts to eradicate invasive species in the area. Motion by Schwanz, seconded by Claseman, to approve Option 1, two-year partnership with Huron Pines. Motion carried 6-0.

A discussion regarding a tree on Huron Ave. as to whose property, city or resident and the process to go about handling the discrepancy and tree handling. Mayor Gehring will investigate.

A topic regarding short term rentals was brought to council. Planning commission will be taking a further look into the short-term rentals. Currently, the city does not have ordinances for short-term rentals.

Reports: Mayor Gehring reported that he will be contacting Harrisville Township to see if they are interested in combining Board of (Tax) Reviews. The City of Harrisville has two open seats that need immediate attention.

Clerk Harmon mentioned her findings of the concession stand at the baseball field and that she would like to look into pursuing getting the concession open, usable and rentable.

Treasurer Luenberger requested approval of budget adjustments. Discussion. Motion by Mason, seconded by Mckenzie, to approve the general fund budget adjustments. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Vanderheuel, seconded by Mckenzie, to approve the major/minor fund budget adjustments. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Mason, seconded by Vanderheuel, to approve the water/sewer fund budget adjustments. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Schwanz, seconded by Mason, to approve a budget adjustment of $10,000 for the baseball fields maintenance. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Vanderheuel, seconded by Schwanz, to approve a budget adjustment of $2,700 for Huron Pines Partnership. Motion carried 6-0.

RRC and planning commission liaison Schwanz reported the updating of documents. Submission of the yearly report and feedback to help finalize the last step to being certified.

Harbor committee liaison Claseman stated the requirement for the harbor to be included on the liability insurance for the wine and food festival event. Response was given that the harbor was already included on the liability insurance. The next harbor meeting is scheduled for April 28 at 5 p.m.

Becky Bean reported for the Tree Board that all of the new trees look to be alive and doing well. She asked for the watering bags to soon be placed on the trees.

Alderman Mckenzie asked about the $10,000 that was received from the township for ballfield. She also mentioned the power pole leaning on Lake Street. Alderman Vanderheuel asked about liners at basketball courts being taken off, seal coatting the baseball fields, and thanked alderman Schwanz for her continued work on the RRC project. Alderman Claseman stated that EGLE is in town for harbor sampling. Mayor Gehring will ask the sherriff to report quarterly. Alderman Schwanz added the continued work and clean up going on at the disc golf course and looking for chainsaws to help with clean up and water absorbing plants to be added to the golf course water hazards.

Motion by Mason, seconded by Vanderheuel, to adjourn meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Next city council meeting to be held May 12 at 6 p.m. Published prior to council approval.

Foreclosure Notice

(Alcona County)

Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement

Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Alcona County (at the west entrance to the Alcona County Building in Harrisville, Mich.), starting promptly at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Default has been made in the terms and conditions of the mortgage made by Rudolph L. Paratchek and Rita A. Paratchek, husband and wife, as original mortgagors, to FirstMerit Bank, N.A., as original mortgagee, dated August 12, 2014, and recorded on September 8, 2014, at the Alcona County, Michigan Register of Deeds, in Liber 509, commencing on page 1104, which mortgage is now held by the Huntington National Bank, a national banking association, successor in interest by merger to FirstMerit Bank, N.A.

The amount claimed to be due on this mortgage, on the date of this notice, was $51,662.46. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information.

The description of the mortgaged premises is all that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Curtis, in the County of Alcona and State of Michigan further described as follows: The south 1/2 of the south 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4, Section 8, Township 25 North, Range 6 East. Commonly known as: 2913 Spencer Road, Glennie, Mich. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later or unless the redemption period is shortened in accordance with MCLA 600.3238. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower and mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.

Attention Homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice.

Attention purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Shaheen, Jacobs & Ross, P.C. is a debt collector attempting to collect this debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dated: May 2, 2025

The Huntington National Bank, a national banking association Mortgagee

Shaheen, Jacobs & Ross, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq.

Attorney for Mortgagee

615 Griswold Street, Suite 1425

Detroit, Mich. 48226-3993

(313) 963-1301

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To all Creditors:

George R. Schindler (date of birth September 16, 1940), Settlor of the George R. Schindler Revocable Living Trust dated August 7, 2014, who lived at 5344 Mt. Maria Road, Hubbard Lake, Mich. 49747, died January 3, 2024. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom letters of administration have been issued.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the George R. Schindler Revocable Living Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Madison Elizabeth McGlothin, trustee, within four months after the date of publication.

Notice is further given that the trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it.

Date: May 28, 2025

Madison Elizabeth McGlothin, Trustee

806 West Cook Street

Duncan, Okla. 73533

Lyn M. Maison, P49548

Attorney for Trustee

28 First Street, Suite C

Mt. Clemens, Mich. 48043

(586) 465-1900

State of Michigan

23rd Judicial Circuit

Alcona County

Publication and Notice

of Friend of the Court

Annual Statutory Review

Public Notice

Pursuant to Michigan law, the chief circuit judge annually reviews the performance record of the friend of the court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1, 2025. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: whether the friend of the court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act are being met; and whether the duties of the friend of the court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the chief judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to Hon. Richard E. Vollbach, 120 N. Grove Street, Standish, Mich. 48658.

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