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

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For sale stereo speakers call 989-736-1574.

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.

Auto body technician; Commission or hourly, 40 hours per week, vacation pay, 401 K. Apply in person at Zubek Collison 5681 F-41, Oscoda.

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Alcona County is seeking applicants for the position of Building Department Manager. The position is a part-time 25 hour per week position. Minimum requirements include but are not limited to possessing current Michigan builders license with 7 years experience, computer skills including knowledge of BS&A software. Managerial experience in building trades is highly recommended. A full job description can be found at www.alconacounty.gov, or a written description is available at the Alcona Clerks office 106 5th Street, Harrisville, MI 48740, or call (989) 724-9410. Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. November 22 at the Alcona County Clerk’s office.

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The Alcona County Road Commission, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking to fill the position of a full-time Laborer/Truck Driver. This position will challenge the selected individual to operate and utilize various equipment to maintain roads and road right-of-way throughout Alcona County, perform general maintenance of equipment, roads, road signs, complete winter maintenance, and more. High school graduate or equivalent required. Must have a driving record sufficient to maintain a valid CDL Class B (Standard Transmission) minimum with a medical card, class A preferred. Must be free of drug and alcohol abuse. See complete job description on our website for additional requirements and duties. Competitive wage and benefit package. Apply by sending application and resume to P.O. Box 40, Lincoln, Michigan 48742 until December 20th, 2024, or until which time the position is filled. Applications are available at www.alconacrc.com or at the road commission office.

Notice of Foreclosure

Sale 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 1 0 a.m., on December 11, 2024.

The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the say 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 deed office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information.

Name of the mortgager: Dale I. Smith, a single woman, of 331 N. Barlow Road, Lincoln, Mich. 48742. Name of mortgagee: Paul Emmi and Janis Emmi, husband and wife, and assigned to Paul Emmi and Janis Emmi, Trustees of the Paul Emmi and Janis Emmi Revocable Trust Agreement dated August 15, 2014, of P.O. Box 102, Richmond, Mich. 48062. Date of mortgage: October 23, 2008. Date of mortgage recording: October 24, 2008, in Liber 546, page 743.

Amount due on date of notice: Sixty three thousand, one hundred sixty seven and 83/100 ($63,167.83) plus interest, costs and attorney fees incurred from January 17, 2024, as provided by said mortgage note.

Description of the mortgaged premises are situated in the Township of Gustin, County of Alcona and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Part of the SE-1/4 of the NE-1/4 of Section 12, T26N, R8E described as commencing at the northeast comer of said Section 12; thence south 00 deg. 40’24" east along the east line of said Section and the centerline of Barlow Road 1577.87 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing south 00 deg. 40’24" along said east line and centerline 265.66 feet; thence south 88 deg. 58’26" west 327.94 feet; thence north 00 deg. 40’06" west along the west line of the E-1/2 of the E-1/2 of the SE-1/4 of the NE-1/4 of said Section 265.66 feet; thence north 88 deg. 58’26" E. 327.91 feet to the point of beginning.

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 or 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.

Dated this 6th day of November 2024.

For more information, please call:

David H. Cook

Attorney for Mortgagee

5466 M-72

Harrisville, Mich. 48740

(989) 724-5155

11-6, 11-13, 11-20, 11-27

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Short 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, starting promptly at 10 a.m., on December 4, 2024.

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. Mortgage: Mortgagor(s): Mary Lee Wartell, an unmarried woman. Original mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), solely as nominee for lender and lender`s successors and assigns. Date of mortgage: November 4, 2015. Recorded on November 10, 2015, Liber 519, on page 277. Foreclosing assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Forty-three thousand three hundred seven and 23/100 dollars ($43,307.23). Mortgaged premises: Situated in Alcona County, and described as: Lot 23 and Lot 39 of Scotts Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof being part of Government Lot 1 Section 24, Town 28 north, Range 7 east. Commonly known as 5472 Lakeview Dr., Spruce, Mich. 48762.

The redemption period will be six month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under 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. Rocket Mortgage, LLC

f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC

Mortgagee/Assignee

Schneiderman & Sherman P.C.

23938 Research Dr., Suite 300

Farmington Hills, MI 48335

(248) 539-7400

1544947

11-6, 11-13, 11-20, 11-27

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State of Michigan

Probate Court

Alcona County

Notice to Creditors

Decedent’s Estate

Case No. 24-6490-DE

Laura A. Frawley

106 N. 5th Street

Harrisville, Mich. 48740

(989) 724-9490

Estate of Audrey Fay Durfee

Date of Birth December 18, 1929

To all creditors:

Notice to creditors: The decedent, Audrey Fay Durfee, died April 4, 2022.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Craig Lance Durfee, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 106 N. 5th Street, Harrisville, Mich. 48740 and the personal representative within four months after the date of publication of this notice.

Date: November 20, 2024

David H. Cook, P40560

Attorney

5466 M-72

Harrisville, Mich. 48740

(989) 724-5155

Craig Lance Durfee

Personal representative

206 Alger Steet

Lincoln, Mich. 48742

(989) 335-5073

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State of Michigan

Probate Court

County of Alcona

Publication of Notice

File No. 24-2780-NA

In the matter of Naomi Hendricks

To all interested persons: Unknown father, whose addresses are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:

Take notice: A petition has been filed in Alcona County regarding Naomi Kaye Hendricks, a child born on July 2, 2014, in Tawas City, Michigan, to mother Chantel Hendricks. A petition to terminate the parental rights of both parents has been filed in Alcona County, Michigan. A hearing will be held on December 5, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. before the Honorable Laura Frawley, at the Alcona County Courthouse located at 106 5th Street, Harrisville, Mich. 48740. The natural father of Naomi Kaye Hendricks must appear at this hearing to express his interest, if any, in the minor child. Failure to attend the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the minor child, a waiver of a right to appointment of an attorney and could result in termination of any parental rights.

November 20, 2024

Nicole Sauvola-LaMay, P85900

Attorney

401 W. Lake Street

P.O. Box 9

Tawas City, Mich. 48764

(989) 820-7100

Marilyn Hendricks

Petitioner

4475 Baker Road

Glennie, Mich. 48737

(989) 254-0430

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The regular meeting of the Harrisville City Council was held on November 11 at the city office and presented on Google Meets. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by mayor Gehring and the "Pledge of Allegiance" was said.

Present: Mayor Gehring; treasurer Luenberger; clerk elect Harmon; council members, Bauermeister, Kaiser, Schwanz, Bean, and Vanderheuel. Absent Mason.

Motion by Bean, support by Kaiser to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried: 5-0. Motion by Kaiser, support by Bean to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 14. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Bauermeister, support by Bean to pay the bills in the amount of $55,180.79. Motion carried 5-0.

In old business, the council was asked to review Zoning Ordinance 3.22 that was tabled from the October meeting. Mayor Gehring confirmed with the council members that all were able to review and agree with the changes.

Motion by from Vanderheuel, support by Schwanz to accept the adoption of Zoning Ordinance 3.22. Motion carried 5-0.

In new business, mayor Gehring asked to set the finance meeting with the finance committee. A date is set for Monday, Nov. 18, at noon.

As decreed by mayor Gehring, holiday office closures shall be:

November 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving; December 24-26 for Christmas; December 31- January 1-2, 2025 New Year. The city office will reopen Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Alderman Schwanz brought forward to council the documentation received from planning commission in regards to the capital improvement plan. The planning commission will be making final approval at their upcoming meeting.

Mayor Gehring commented that he has been in contact with MDOT directors to communicate the traffic issue regarding Jefferson and First streets. He reported that trees have been removed and cleaned up and street lights corrected. He thanked the election committee for their time. Also, thanked the tree board and volunteers that planted trees.

Clerk elect Harmon brought forward an approval request to council for a new Christmas decoration. Motion by Schwanz, support by Vanderheuel, approving the purchase. Motion Carried 5-0.

Treasurer Luenberger discussed the need for a sewer rate increase of $26 and an additional usage rate increase to $1 per thousand gallons over 10,000 gallons per quarter. Effective April 2025 billing. Motion by Schwanz, support by Bean to amend Ordinance 75-2 to reflect the sewer and additional usage rate increases. Effective April 2025 billing. Motion Carried 5-0.

Planning commission will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. to finalize the RRC documentation and tree ordinance.

Becky Bean discussed a six month plan and tree survey to be completed in the spring and will be removing autumn olive from the ball fields next spring.

County commissioner Craig Johnson reported that early voting was very well attended at the county level.

Comment cards: Christy Holmes from Harrisville Arts Council request the use of city property for the Main Street tree lighting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. Motion from Schwanz, support by Kaiser to approve the Harrisville Arts Council request. Motion Carried 5-0.

Tim Sleszak presented the new farmers market sign that will hang near Tackleland next spring to help promote the farmers market.

Alderman Vanderheuel discussed budgeting for new software updates and meeting equipment. Vanderheuel also stated that the welcome signs need to be repainted and that she has a volunteer. Alderman Schwanz reported the MSHDA grant has received the first level of approval. She will continue to search for more grants to bring forward.

Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Schwanz to purchase updated software not to exceed a budget of $3,000. Motion Carried 5-0.

Motion to adjourn by Bauermeister, support by Kaiser. Adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

Next city council meeting: Monday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

Published prior to council approval.

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Synopsis is being printed prior to board approval. The Caledonia Township Board regular meeting held November 13 at 7 p.m. During regular meeting, motion passed to pay bills and approve meeting minutes from October 9 and October 16. Motion to approved Resolution 24-05 for AAACU account to be opened. Motion order veterans memorial plaques. Motion to get modem for public use wifi. Adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

Cindy Smith

Township Clerk