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Hartman Roofing is now hiring experienced roofers and laborers for the 2025 season. Call 989-739-7923.


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LEGAL NOTICES:

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, starting promptly at 10 a.m., on May 14, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of 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.

Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Judith C. Urban, unmarried. Original mortgagee: PNC Mortgage, division of PNC Bank, National Association. Foreclosing assignee (if any): None. Date of mortgage: April 17, 2015. Date of mortgage recording: April 28, 2015. Amount claimed due on date of notice: $43,125.81.

Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Hawes, Alcona County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 44 of Stuve Ranch Subdivision, a recorded plat, as found in Liber 1 of Plats, page 191, Alcona County Records, and that part of the southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 33, T27N, R7E, described as commencing at the northwest corner of Lot 44 of Stuve Ranch Subdivision, thence west on a continuation of the boundary line dividing Lot 44 and Lot 45, 125 feet, thence south parallel to the west boundary of Lot 45 to a point which is directly west of southwest corner of Lot 44, thence east to the southwest corner of Lot 44, thence north 31 degrees 57 minutes west 89 feet along the west bourndary Lot 44, thence north 5 degrees 9 minutes west 70.53 feet to the point of beginning.

Also, Lot 45 of Stuve Ranch Subdivision, a recorded plat as found in Liber 1 of plats, page 191, Alcona County Records, Section 33, T27 north, range 7 east, also commencing southwest corner Lot 45, west 125 feet, thence north 100 feet, thence east 125 feet, thence south 100 feet, thence east 125 feet, thence south 100 feet to point of beginning.

Also, Lot 42 of Stuve Ranch Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, as found in Liber 1 of plats, page 191, Alcona County Records.

Common street address (if any): 1119 Esther Road, Barton City, Mich., 48705-9768

The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16).

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower 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.

This notice is from a debt collector.

Date of notice: April 16, 2025

Trott Law, P.C.

31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 145

Farmington Hills, Mich. 48334

(248) 642-2515

1558741

4-16, 4-23, 4-30, 5-7


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, starting promptly at 10 a.m., on June 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of 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:

Names of the mortgagors: Herbert W. Trader and Miranda M. Trader. Original mortgagee: Northland Area Federal Credit Union. Date of mortgage: May 26, 2017. Date of mortgage recording: June 12, 2017, in Liber 532 at pages 985-999. Amount claimed due on date of notice: $70,422.91.

Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Mitchell, Alcona County, Michigan, and described as: the northwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section, 25 Township 27 North, Range 5 East. Common street address: 1654 Reeves Road, Curran, Mich. 48728.

The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower 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. This notice is from a debt collector.

Date of notice: April 23, 2025

Wenzloff & Fireman, P.C.

903 North Jackson Street

Bay City, Mich. 48708

(989) 893-9511

4-23, 4-30, 5-7, 5-14


The regular meeting of the City of Harrisville Council held on March 10 was called to order at 6 p.m. by mayor Gehring. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call: city council members: Claseman, Mason, Schwanz, Vanderheuel, mayor Gehring, clerk Harmon and treasurer Luenberger. Absent: Bean, Mckenzie.

Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Mason to approve agenda. Motion carried: 4-0. Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Schwanz to approve the minutes of February 17. Motion carried 4-0.

Public comments: Monica Spears followed up with the city garden business group. Monica has talked with Hargers Nursery and Billie at White Barn Gardens who have reached out to help contribute to the garden group. Businesses participating will be Blooming Buds (south US-23 garden), Alcona Coffee (north US-23 garden), Hollyhock Emporium (US-23/M-72), Tackleland (near Cook’s office). Gardens unknown at the moments are at the ballfield with interested participating business.

Patty Thomas pertaining to the hoop house question from the February meeting that there is contact information inside the hoop on a desk for waiting list. Council thanked Patty for her information. Motion by Mason, support by Vanderheuel to pay the bills with corrections in the amount of $65,467.85. Motion carried 4-0.

Communications: guest speaker Doug Cheek presented the BEAD Grant to City Council with a letter of support intended to be received from each council and official. The grant is for the broadband program for the county. Doug spoke about the broadband program. Council thanked him for his time and commitment.

Clerk Harmon brought to council the documentation received from MML answering the seating of harbor commissioners in which is allowed under the Fourth-Class Cities Act. Council asked the question if the harbor was a separate entity to which Mayor Gehring stated that the harbor is a city entity under the proprietorship of the city. The harbormaster enforces the ordinances, regulations and day-to-day operations. Mayor Gehring strongly stated that the harbor is functioning successfully and financially stable.

The City of Harrisville will be certain that the Harrisville Harbor is listed properly on the special event liability and insurance clause and notify the event host of the proper insurance that is needed.

Reminder of the sewer rate increase that will begin April 1. The rate will increase by $26. This rate increase has been adjusted to support the sewer project grant balance. Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Schwanz to publish the sewer rate increase. Motion carried 4-0.

Bond Ordinance No. 2025-01 was adopted and signed on March 10 and shall be effective upon its adoption and publication. Publication scheduled for print with the Alcona County Review on March 19. The ordinance authorizes the bond notice approved by council in January. Motion by Mason, support by Schwanz to adopt the ordinance. Ayes: Claseman, Mason, Schwanz, Vanderheuel. Nays: 0. Absent: Bean, and Mckenzie. Motion carried 4-0.

A situation was brought to councils attention regarding the MDOT report for the fiscal year. The city office is working on the finalization of reports and information that is needed. Will report further at the next meeting.

Clerk Harmon presented a procedure for following the OMA (open meetings act) policy for minute taking. The March meeting minutes will change to follow the OMA policy that starts with a draft available to view no later than eight days with the minutes to be approved by council at the following meeting and published after any amendments and city council approval. Motion to move by Mason, support by Schwanz to follow the OMA literature with draft minutes on the website and available at office and to be published after approved from council. Motion Carried 4-0.

Arts council requested to save the date of July 5 and rain date of July 6 for the kids parade. Motion by Mason, support by Claseman to save the dates of July 5 and 6 for the arts council's parade. Motion carried 4-0.

Mayor Gehring did not report. Clerk Harmon reported that she was continuing to work on policies, will start back on the website and apologized for the delay as other items had come in that needed attention.

Treasurer Luenberger presented the preliminary budget reports for the general funds and major/minor street funds. Discussion. Motion by Mason, Support by Schwanz, to accept the general fund budget as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Motion by Mason, support by Schwanz, to accept the major/minor fund budget as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

RRC Ex-Officio Schwanz reported that the website will soon be receiving updates. At the planning meeting, the committee will be approving the Capital Improvement Plan and Melissa Chambers, NEMCOG representative will also be attending.

Planning commission; Mayor Gehring added that at Wednesday's meeting RRC and letters of interest will be discussed and Melissa Chambers of NEMCOG will be present.

Harbor Commission Ex-Officio Claseman reported on the bathroom repairs. A grant from groundworks has been applied for to continue support of the Farmers Market. A subcommittee has been established and will begin meeting shortly.

Fire Department: Mayor Gehring reported the amount of calls and would like to announce that the department is heavily seeking volunteers.

County commissioner Craig Johnson was unable to attend due to virtual connection errors. Doug Cheek reported for Commissioner Johnson that Alcona County is working with Develop Iosco to develop workshops that will be made available.

Alderman Mason thanked Kyla (clerk) for her hard work with policies and communication to council. Alderman Vanderheuel shared a residential water situation and requested emergency contact. Alderman Claseman suggested a proposal to council to help promote city cleanliness for the city to make available ashtray buckets to local businesses that would be provided by the city and maintained by the business. Alderman Schwanz asked to apply for the Consumers Energy grant to put your town on the map. Discussion. Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Mason to allow Alderman Schwanz to apply for the Consumers Energy grant.

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Schwanz to adjourn meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

Next city council meeting to be held April 14 at 6 p.m.

Draft available before approval. Not published until April meeting upon council approval.

 

 

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