Legal and Public Notices ... published on August 28, 2024
 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST ESTATE OF JEAN C. TERVEER, DECEASED

DATE OF BIRTH: OCTOBER 27, 1934

TO ALL CREDITORS:

Notice to Creditors: The Decedent, Jean C. Terveer, together with her husband, created a trust known as The Albert and Jean Terveer Trust. That Albert J. Terveer predeceased the decedent on December 29, 2021. That Jean C. Terveer, lived at 400 Country View Lane, Fremont, MI 49412, and died on July 14, 2024.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to Nancy Riness, of 4894 Lordon Lane, Fremont, Michigan 49412, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

Dated: August 23, 2024

Murphy Caris & Miller, P.C., Attorney for Successor Trustee, Nancy Riness, Mark C. Miller (P68609, 20 E. Main Street, Fremont, Michigan 49412, (231) 924-2224

Nancy Riness, Successor Trustee, 4894 Lordon Lane, Fremont, Michigan 49412

08/28/2024

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

PROBATE COURT

NEWAYGO COUNTY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Decedent’s Estate

CASE NO. and JUDGE:

24-9650-DE

Melissa Dykman

Court address: 1092 Newell Street, White Cloud, MI 49349

Court telephone no. (231) 689-7270

Estate of Wesley Martin Meeuwsen

Date of birth: January 27, 1943

TO ALL CREDITORS:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS:  The decedent, Wesley Martin Meeuwsen, died December 25, 2023.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Karen A. Meeuwsen, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 1092 Newell Street, White Cloud, MI 49349 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

Date: 08-21-2024

Delienbusch & Ryan, PLC, Nicholas J. Ryan P79370, Attorney, 2944 Fuller Ave., NE, Ste. 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, (616) 451-4242

Karen A. Meeuwsen, Personal representative, 10000 S. North River Drive, Fremont, MI 49412, (231) 924-6678

08/28/2024

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TO ALL PERSONS, including anyone whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:

TAKE NOTICE: JASMINE MICHELLE MANSFIELD has filed a petition for name change.

A name change hearing will be held on 09/23/2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Probate Courtroom, 1092 Newell, White Cloud, MI 49349 before Judge Melissa K. Dykman to change the name of Jasmine Michelle Mansfield to Punkin Quinn Mansfield

08/28/2024

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TO ALL PERSONS, including anyone whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:

TAKE NOTICE: DESTINY MAY MANSFIELD has filed a petition for name change.

A name change hearing will be held on 09/23/2024 at 10:45 a.m. at Probate Courtroom, 1092 Newell, White Cloud, MI 49349 before Judge Melissa K. Dykman to change the name of Destiny May Mansfield to Dylan Ray Mansfield

08/28/2024

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TO ALL PERSONS, including anyone whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following:

TAKE NOTICE: MAYA CAROLINE WISZCZUR has filed a petition for name change.

A name change hearing will be held on 09/23/2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Probate Courtroom, 1092 Newell, White Cloud, MI 49349 before Judge Melissa K. Dykman to change the name of Maya Caroline Wiszczur to Milosz Roman Wiszczur

08/28/2024

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Visscher Living Trust dated December 16, 2009

In Re: Keith L. Visscher

Date of birth: December 4, 1940

NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, Keith L. Visscher, of 409 Mary Lane, Fremont, MI 49412, died May 9, 2024.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Keith or his Trust dated December 16, 2009, will be forever barred unless presented in writing to Karen F. Visscher, as Trustee of the Visscher Living Trust dated December 16, 2009, of 409 Mary Lane, Fremont, MI 49412 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.  No probate proceedings will be initiated.

Date: August 22, 2024

Anna Urick Duggins (P57402), Parmenter Law, Attorney at Law, PO Box 786, Muskegon, MI  49443, Phone: (231) 722 1621

Karen F. Visscher, Trustee, 409 Mary Lane, Fremont, MI 49412

08/28/2024

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

PROBATE COURT

COUNTY OF NEWAYGO

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Decedent’s Estate

File No. 24-9655-DE

Estate of WILLIAM T. HANSING

Date of birth: 11/04/1960

TO ALL CREDITORS:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, William T. Hansing, who lived at 4695 Miramar Avenue, Newaygo, Michigan died 06/21/2024.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Lynn A. Hansing, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 1092 Newell St., White Cloud, Michigan 49349 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice.

Date: 08/20/2024

Jeffrey A. VanMeter P49046, Attorney, 80 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 301, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, (616) 774-3020

Lynn A. Hansing, Personal representative, C/O 80 Ottawa Avenue, N.W., Suite 301, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, (616) 774-3020

08/28/2024

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - 

FAMILY DIVISION

OCEANA COUNTY

PUBLICATION OF HEARING

CASE NO. 24-16364-NA

TO: ALISON JOSEPHSON

IN THE MATTER OF: Beau Robert Dehoff

A hearing regarding Adjudication Trial will be conducted by the court on October 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Oceana County Judicial Circuit Family Division, 100 S. State, Court Room M10, Hart, MI 49420 before Referee Anna R. Rapa.

You have the right to an attorney and the right to a trial by judge or jury.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Alison Josephson personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above.

This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights.

08/28/2024

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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.

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 Newaygo County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM on SEPTEMBER 17, 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. 

Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ryan Stroven, unmarried man and Nikole Crumpler, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Top Flite Financial, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 28, 2023 and recorded March 31, 2023 in Liber 492, Page 1282 Newaygo County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five and 55/100 Dollars ($172,595.55).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Newaygo County, Michigan at 10:00 AM on SEPTEMBER 17, 2024.

Said premises are located in the Township of Merrill, Newaygo County Michigan, and are described as: 

Parcel 1:Lots 1 through 4, inclusive also Lots 45 through 50, inclusive, Block 391, Woodland Park No. 2, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 37.Parcel 2:Lots 5 through 14, inclusive, Block 391, Woodland Park No 2, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 37.

1853 Washington Ave, Bitely, Michigan 49309

The redemption period shall be 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 30 days from the date of such sale. 

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, 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 damage to the property during the redemption period. 

Dated: August 14, 2024

File No. 24-002081

Firm Name: Orlans PC

Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084

Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400

09/04/2024

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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 NEWAYGO County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on September 17, 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 INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by George Joseph Dennis, unmarried, whose address is 1800 W. 48th Street, Fremont, MI 49412, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Coast One Mortgage LLC, being a mortgage dated April 25, 2022, and recorded on April 28, 2022 in Liber 488 Page 4317, Newaygo County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated January 10, 2023 and recorded on January 10, 2023 in Liber 491 Page 4298, Newaygo County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 22/100 DOLLARS ($198,364.22). Said premises are situated in the Township of Garfield, County of Newaygo, State of Michigan, and are described as: A square parcel containing 2 acres in the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, Township 12 North, Range 13 West, Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Street Address: 1800 W. 48th Street, Fremont, MI 49412 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 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. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. Dated: August 14, 2024 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson, Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: MI 24 5872

09/04/2024

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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 Newaygo County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on September 24, 2024. 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): Andrew P. Everding and Jeanette L. Everding, husband and wife., who acquired the subject property as Andrew P. Everding, a single man and Jeanette Bean

Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns

Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee of New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-RPL3

Date of Mortgage: October 27, 2003

Date of Mortgage Recording: April 21, 2004

Amount claimed due on date of notice: $36,191.45

Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Denver, Newaygo County, Michigan, and described as: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, commencing North 00 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds West 2032.5 feet and West 108 feet from the South 1/4 corner; thence South 300 feet; thence West 130 feet; thence North 438.66 feet to Highway; thence Northeasterly along highway to point lying North 30 degrees 57 minutes 09 seconds West 226.26 feet from point of beginning; thence South 30 degrees 57 minutes 09 seconds East to point of beginning, Section 30, Town 14 North, Range 14 West, Village of Hesperia, Newaygo County, Michigan, and also commencing 105 rods North and 238 feet West of the South 1/4 Post of Section 30 Town 14 North, Range 14 West; thence West 107 feet; thence North 346.64 feet to the Highway; thence Northeasterly along the highway 140.27 feet to a point due North of the place of beginning; thence South 438.66 feet to the Place of beginning

Common street address (if any): 302 Adams Rd, Hesperia, MI 49421-9172

The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a.

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: August 21, 2024

Trott Law, P.C., 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, (248) 642-2515, 1538242

09/11/2024

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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.

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 Newaygo County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM on SEPTEMBER 10, 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. 

Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheyenne Redman, single woman and Gregory Fox, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Churchill Mortgage Corporation, its successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2021 and recorded September 7, 2021 in Liber 485, Page 3348 Newaygo County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Planet Home Lending, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Four and 32/100 Dollars ($116,804.32).

Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Newaygo County, Michigan at 10:00 AM on SEPTEMBER 10, 2024.

Said premises are located in the Township of Everett, Newaygo County Michigan, and are described as: 

The South 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 20, Town 13 North, Range 12 West, excluding West 266.90 feet.

1495 E 32nd Street, White Cloud, Michigan 49349

The redemption period shall be 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 30 days from the date of such sale. 

If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, 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 damage to the property during the redemption period. 

Dated: August 7, 2024

File No. 24-008623

Firm Name: Orlans PC, Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084, Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400

08/28/2024

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NEWAYGO COUNTY

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #01/2020 NEWAYGO COUNTY PARKS ORDINANCE RULES AND REGULATIONS

On August 17, 2024, Newaygo County (the “County”) adopted Ordinance No 24-ORD-01, Ordinance To Amend Ordinance #01/2020 Newaygo County Parks Ordinance Rules And Regulations (the “Ordinance”). The following is a summary of the Ordinance. A true copy of the Ordinance is available at the County Clerk’s Office, 1087 Newell St, White Cloud, MI 49349, entrances to County Parks and on the County’s website www.countyofnewaygo.com. 

SECTION 1. ADDITION OF NEW SECTION 33

A new Section 33 entitled “Violations Enforcement Policy” shall be added to Ordinance #01/2020 which shall read, in its entirety, as follows:

SECTION 33: VIOLATIONS ENFORCEMENT POLICY

a) Purpose.

The purpose of this policy is to provide County Park Staff a process for addressing violations of the Newaygo County Parks Ordinance Rules and Regulations. This Violations Enforcement Policy will set forth the process and procedure for violations of all Park policies. Nothing in this policy will prevent Law Enforcement from lawfully enforcing the County Parks Ordinance.

b) Parks and Recreation Director/Designee’s Right to Suspend Privileges.

Pursuant to this Policy, upon determining that a Park policy has been violated, the Parks and Recreation Director or the Director’s designee may restrict access to Park Property with immediate dismissal of the patron from the Park Property, by suspending the patron’s access to Park Property, or by denying access to specific services and/or programs. When appropriate, law enforcement may be called to intervene or assist Park Staff.

I. Incident Reports. Park staff shall record in writing in the form of an Incident Report any violation of this Policy that may result in a suspension of Park privileges. 

II. Violation of the Policy – Suspension of Privileges. Unless otherwise provided in this Ordinance, the Park shall handle violations as follows:

1. Initial Violation: Park patrons or groups observed violating this Policy will be asked to cease the violation with a verbal request and educated about the Policy. 

2. Subsequent Violations: If the park patron or group is observed violating Policy after the initial violation, the Park Manager, Operations Supervisor or Director will make contact to address the additional violation. At that time Park Staff may ask the patron or group to leave immediately or may elect to give a final warning. A final warning shall be made verbally or in writing and shall include an explanation of next steps including removal, and possible trespass proceeding. 

If the patron/group refuses to leave, law enforcement may be contacted.

The Parks and Recreation Director or the Director’s authorized designee may further institute proceedings to trespass that patron from all parks and properties owned or operated by the Parks Commission. The Parks and Recreation Director shall send an official trespass warning letter to the individual outlining why they are being considered for trespass and the date, time and location of a hearing to consider the trespass. The hearing shall be held promptly following mailing of the trespass warning letter, but not less than seven (7) days. 

If the violator cannot attend the hearing, they may request the hearing be done over the phone or other audio or video conferencing platform, or submit a written statement to be reviewed during the hearing 

The hearing will be held by the Park Board Vice-Chairman and two other Park Commissioners. The committee will review the incident reports, interview staff or witnesses and listen to and/or read the violator’s statement at the scheduled hearing. 

III. Violations that Affect Safety and Security. Violations involving verbal abuse, violence, threatening behaviors, sexual harassment, vandalism, drug sale or use or attempted drug sale or use, intoxication, theft or attempted theft, physical harassment, sexual misconduct, or any behavior that threatens the safety and security of staff and/or patrons shall be handled as follows:

1. Violation: Law enforcement will be called immediately if the conduct constitutes a violation of local, state, or federal law; arrest or criminal prosecution may ensue. Violations of this nature will result in an immediate suspension of Park privileges and trespass from Park Property. The Parks and Recreation Director shall send an official trespass warning letter within ten business (10) days to the individual outlining why they are being trespassed and the date, time and location of a hearing to consider extending the trespass. The hearing shall be held not less than seven (7) days, but not more than thirty (30) days following mailing of the trespass warning letter. The hearing shall be held in the same manner as set forth in section b(II)(2) above.

IV. Reinstatement. The patron whose privileges have been limited or suspended (and the patron’s parent or guardian if the patron is a minor) may elect to appeal the initial decision pursuant to the Appeal Procedure outlined in the Park Commission Bylaws and listed below. 

c) Right of Appeal.

Following proceedings under Section b(II)(2) or after a decision to extend or modify under Section b(III)(1), Patrons may appeal (1) a decision to limit or suspend privileges or (2) the conditions placed on reinstatement, by sending a written appeal to the Parks and Recreation Director within ten (10) business days of the date of the suspension or trespass. The Director will notify the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission of the appeal request. The decision of the Parks and Recreation Commission is final.

d) Appeal Procedure.

All appeals shall follow the Appeal Process as outlined in the current Park Commission Bylaws. Below is a copy of that Policy:

I. Appeal is requested by violator in writing to the Parks and Recreation Director. 

II. The Board Chair will set an appeal hearing date, time, and location and mail the violator a letter describing the location, date and time. The hearing may not be sooner than 7 days after the letter is sent to the violator. 

1. If the violator cannot attend the hearing, they may request the hearing be done over the phone or other audio or video conferencing platform, or submit a written appeal to be reviewed during the hearing 

2. If the violator fails to appear at the hearing or file an appeal within the ten (10) day appeal period, the original decision is final and may not be re-appealed.

III. The Appeals Committee hearing the appeal will review the incident reports, interview staff or witnesses and listen to and/or read the violator’s appeal at the scheduled appeal hearing. The Appeals Committee shall consist of a group of three Park Commissioners including the Chair of the Park Board and two others. None of the three members of the Appeals Committee shall be the same as those who served at the trespass hearing set forth in section b above. 

IV. The Appeals Committee will make a recommendation to do the following to the Parks Board: overturn the original decision, modify the penalty, or affirm the original decision. 

V. The Appeals Committee will designate one member to serve as a representative. The Appeals Committee representative will present the recommendation to the Parks Board at the next scheduled meeting. The Parks Board will not hold another hearing on the appeal.

VI. The Parks Board will then vote to approve, deny or modify the Appeals Committee’s recommendation at the next available Parks Board meeting following the appeal hearing. The Parks Board may ask the appellant/violator questions regarding the appeal, but the appellant/violator is not entitled to make further presentation on the appeal other than during the general public comment portion of the Parks Board meeting.

VII. All decisions voted on by the Parks Board are final and may not be re-appealed. 

SECTION 2. VALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY

If any portion of this Ordinance is found invalid for any reason, such holding will not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. REPEALER

All other ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Ordinance shall take effect as provided in Ordinance #01/2020 and the County and Regional Parks Act, PA 261 of 1965. 

Dated: August 17, 2024 Jason VanderStelt, County Clerk

1087 Newell St, PO Box 885, White Cloud, MI 49349

(231) 689-7235

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MERRILL TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Merrill Township is looking to fill positions on the Planning Commission, ZBA, and Board of Review. Anyone interested in these positions should send a letter of interest, resume, and credentials by September 1st to Merrill Township 1585 W. 11 Mile Road or to supervisor@merrilltownship.com. You must be a Merrill Township resident to apply.

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WANTED

HALL COORDINATOR

Bridgeton Township is seeking a hall coordinator that would be responsible for all details of hall rentals. Please contact Ann Marie Kossen-Priddy, Clerk, at 231 888-5233 or clerkannmarie@gmail.com

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NOTICE OF BALLOT PROPOSAL TO AMEND 

SECTION 5.11 OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO CHARTER

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO, NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Newaygo held on March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 to approve and submit to the qualified electors of the City of Newaygo at the regular election to be held on November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Section 5.11 of the City of Newaygo Charter to permit the salary of any city officer, elective or appointive, to be increased or decreased after his or her election or appointment. The proposed charter amendment with existing charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated by the amendment are as follows: 

1. The City Council, by not less than a 3/5 vote of its members, proposes that Section 5.11 of the City Charter be amended to read as follows: 

Section 5.11. Extra Compensation. 

The Council shall not grant or authorize extra compensation to any City officer, elective or appointive, or to any employee, agent, or contractor, after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into. 

2. Existing provisions of the City Charter that would be altered or abrogated by such proposal, if adopted, now read as follows:

Section 5.11. Increase or Decrease of Compensation.

The Council shall not grant or authorize extra compensation to any City officer, elective or appointive, or to any employee, agent, or contractor, after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into. Nor shall the salary of any officer, elective or appointive, be increased or decreased after his election or appointment.

3. If adopted, the proposed changes would be as follows:

Section 5.11. Extra Compensation.

The Council shall not grant or authorize extra compensation to any City officer, elective or appointive, or to any employee, agent, or contractor, after the service has been rendered or the contract entered into. 

4. The proposed Charter amendment shall be placed upon the ballot in the following form, with a provision for voting “yes” or “no” for its adoption:

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL TO PERMIT THE SALARY OF ANY CITY OFFICER, ELECTIVE OR APPOINTIVE, TO BE INCREASED OR DECREASED AFTER HIS OR HER ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT

Shall Section 5.11 of the City of Newaygo Charter be amended to permit the salary of any city officer, elective or appointive, to be increased or decreased after his or her election or appointment? 

A TRUE AND COMPLETE COPY OF RESOLUTION 2024-20 MAY BE OBTAINED, INSPECTED, COPIED, OR REVIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. 

Location:

28 State Rd, Newaygo, MI 49337

Hours of Operation: 

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Contact Information: (231) 652-1657

Date: August 20, 2024 

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Goodin, City Clerk

City of Newaygo

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NOTICE OF BALLOT PROPOSAL TO AMEND 

SECTION 6.8 OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO CHARTER

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Newaygo held on March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-19 to approve and submit to the qualified electors of the City of Newaygo at the regular election to be held on November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Section 6.8 of the City of Newaygo Charter to provide that members of the City Planning Commission shall be compensated in an amounted determined by the City Council. The proposed charter amendment with existing charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated by the amendment are as follows: 

1. The City Council, by not less than a 3/5 vote of its members, proposes that Section 6.8 of the City Charter be amended to read as follows: 

Section 6.8 – City Planning.

(a) The Council may provide for and maintain a City Planning Commission which shall possess all of the powers and perform the functions of planning commissions as set forth in Act No. 285 of the Public Acts of 1931 [MCL 125.31 et seq., MSA 5.2991 et seq.] as amended. The citizen members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council and they shall represent, insofar as possible different professions or occupations. The members of the Planning Commission shall be compensated in an amount determined by the Council. 

(b) The City Manager may appoint a Planning Director, subject to budget appropriations and the confirmation of the Commission, who shall perform the duties prescribed by the established rules of the Commission. 

2. Existing provisions of the City Charter that would be altered or abrogated by such proposal, if adopted, now read as follows:

Section 6.8 – City Planning.

(a) The Council may provide for and maintain a City Planning Commission which shall possess all of the powers and perform the functions of planning commissions as set forth in Act No. 285 of the Public Acts of 1931 [MCL 125.31 et seq., MSA 5.2991 et seq.] as amended. The citizen members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council and they shall represent, insofar as possible different professions or occupations. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.

(b) The City Manager may appoint a Planning Director, subject to budget appropriations and the confirmation of the Commission, who shall perform the duties prescribed by the established rules of the Commission. 

3. If adopted, the proposed changes would be as follows:

Section 6.8 – City Planning.

(a) The Council may provide for and maintain a City Planning Commission which shall possess all of the powers and perform the functions of planning commissions as set forth in Act No. 285 of the Public Acts of 1931 [MCL 125.31 et seq., MSA 5.2991 et seq.] as amended. The citizen members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Council and they shall represent, insofar as possible different professions or occupations. The members of the Planning Commission shall be compensated in an amount determined by the Council. 

(b) The City Manager may appoint a Planning Director, subject to budget appropriations and the confirmation of the Commission, who shall perform the duties prescribed by the established rules of the Commission. 

4. The proposed Charter amendment shall be placed upon the ballot in the following form, with a provision for voting “yes” or “no” for its adoption:

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL BE COMPENSATED IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL

Shall Section 6.8 of the City of Newaygo Charter be amended to provide that members of the Planning Commission shall be compensated in an amount determined by the City Council? 

A TRUE AND COMPLETE COPY OF RESOLUTION 2024-19 MAY BE OBTAINED, INSPECTED, COPIED, OR REVIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. 

Location:

28 State Rd, Newaygo, MI 49337

Hours of Operation: 

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Contact Information: (231) 652-1657

Date: August 20, 2024 Respectfully submitted,

Kim Goodin, City Clerk

City of Newaygo-----

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SHERIDAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD MEETING MINUTES SYNOPSIS 6/18/24

Pledge was said.

1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Approval of agenda as presented.

3. Approval of Board meeting minutes of 5/21/24 as presented.

4. Treasurer’s report was approved subject to audit.

5. Clerk and Treasurer’s was approved subject to audit. 2023 audit was presented.

6. Vouchers were approved for Kolk totaling $124.48 for education allowance and mileage.

7. Public Comment. 

a. Bryan Kolk, County Commissioner was present and reported on what was happening at 

the County. Also stated that he was running for District 2 Commissioner again. 

b. Stu Sanders, Register of Deeds was present and gave an update on what wa 

happening at that office. Also stated that he was running for Register of Deeds again. 

c. Bob Mendham, Sherriff was present and gave an update on what was happening at that 

office. Also stated that he was running for Sherrif again. 

d. Adam Mercer, candidate for Sherrif discussed what he thinks the issues were.

8. Old Business 

a. Refuge Park update – it was approved to get bids for the Refuge Park work proposed. 

b. Recreation Authority update – B Kolk updated on the language for the millage and 

millage increase. 

c. Aquatic Nuisance Special Assessment update – the Lake has been treated. 

d. Ordinance 24-04 was approved 

e, Ordinance 24-05 and agreement was approved. 

f. Picnic Park information was discussed.

9. New Business 

a. Building Inspector’s report – was reviewed 

b. Zoning Administrator’s report – was reviewed. 

c. Library Appointment was made to have Beverly Williams continue. 

d. Burn Ordinance sample was presented and discussed. Lance will continue to work 

on this. 

e. Ordinance 24-06 First Reading 

f. Consumers Energy Letter was review.

10. Board Member Comment Period 

a. Kolk discussed election bills that were proposed in the House and Senate.

11. Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

NOTICE: PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AT: sheridanchartertownship.com

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SHERIDAN CHARTER TOWNSHIP

BOARD MEETING MINUTES SYNOPSIS 7/16/24

Pledge was said.

1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Approval of agenda as presented. Adding under New Business f. Board of Review 

appointments.

3. Approval of Board meeting minutes of 6/18/24 as presented.

4. Treasurer’s report was approved subject to audit.

5. Clerk and Treasurer’s was approved subject to audit.

6. None 

7. Public Comment. 

a. Bryan Kolk, County Commissioner was present and gave an update on what was 

happening at the Count. 

8. Old Business 

a. Refuge Park update – There was some issues with the bids that were presented. A 

special meeting will be needed as soon as clarifications come in on the bids. 

b. Recreation Authority update – Millage renewal and increase is on the ballot 

c. Aquatic Nuisance Special Assessment update – There will be no further treatment this 

year. 

d. Picnic Park bids were reviewed and one was approved. 

e. Resolution 24-04 for a Road Millage proposal was approved with the ballot language.

9. New Business 

a. Building Inspector’s report – was reviewed 

b. Zoning Administrator’s report – was reviewed. 

c. Ordinance 24-07 First Reading. 

d. Fremont Community Joint Planning Commission minutes of 6/25/24 was reviewed. The 

approval of the denial of the rezoning request at 2717 S Dickinson, parcel 62-13-19-200- 

006 was denied. This will be on the August agenda. 

e. Parking lot bid to fill the cracks was approved. 

f. Board of Review will need two to three people to serve starting in 2025. Suggests will 

be given to Lance

10. Board Member Comment Period 

a. None

11. Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

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NOTICE OF BALLOT PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 2.3(G)

OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO CHARTER

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION 

TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEWAYGO, NEWAYGO COUNTY, MICHIGAN: 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Newaygo held on March 11, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-21 to approve and submit to the qualified electors of the City of Newaygo at the regular election to be held on November 5, 2024, the question of whether to amend Section 2.3(G) of the City of Newaygo Charter to allow the City Council to determine the method of publication of any matter required to be published in instances where there are no other publication methods required by law. The proposed charter amendment with existing charter provisions which would be altered or abrogated by the amendment are as follows:

1. The City Council, by not less than a 3/5 vote of its members, proposes that Section 2.3 of the City Charter be amended to read as follows: 

Section 2.3. Definitions and Interpretations. 

Except as otherwise specifically provided or indicated by the context of this Charter: 

(a) The word “City” shall mean the City of Newaygo. 

(b) The word “Council” shall mean the City Council of the City of Newaygo. 

(c) The word “officer” shall include, but shall not be limited to the Mayor, the members of the Council and, as hereinafter provided, the administrative officers, and members of the city boards and commissions created by or pursuant to this Charter. 

(d) The word “person” may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate and to partnerships and associations, as well as to individuals. 

(e) The words “printed” and “printing” shall include printing, engraving, stenciling, duplicating, lithographing, typewriting, photostating, or any similar method. 

(f) Except in reference to signatures, the words “written” and “in writing” shall include handwritten script, printing[,] typewriting, and teletype and telegraphic communications. 

(g) The words “publish” or “published” shall include publication of any matter, required to be published, in the manner provided by law or, where there is no applicable law, the Council shall determine the method of publication. 

(h) The words “public utility” shall include all common carriers in the public streets;[:] water, sewage disposal, electric light and power, gas, telephone and telegraph lines and systems, garbage collection, garbage disposal, refuse collection, refuse disposal and reduction plants, and such other and different enterprises as the Council may, from time to time, determine or designate. 

(i) All words indicating the present tense shall not be limited to the time of the adoption of this Charter, but shall extend to and include the time of the happening of any event or requirement to which any provision of the Charter is applied. 

(j) The singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine gender shall extend to and include the feminine gender and the neuter. 

(k) The word “freeholder” shall include any person and his spouse who is purchasing property on Land Contract. 

(l) The word “default” shall include being delinquent in taxes. 

(m) The word “statute” shall denote the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the word “statute” is to be applied. 

(n) All references to specific Public Acts of the State of Michigan shall be to such acts as are in effect at the time the reference to such act is to be applied. 

(o) The words “law” or “general laws of the State” shall denote the Constitution and the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the words “law” or “general laws of the State” is to be applied, and applicable common law. 

(p) All references to section numbers shall refer to section numbers of this Charter. 

2. Existing provisions of the City Charter that would be altered or abrogated by such proposal, if adopted, now read as follows: 

Section 2.3. Definitions and Interpretations. 

Except as otherwise specifically provided or indicated by the context of this Charter: 

(a) The word “City” shall mean the City of Newaygo. 

(b) The word “Council” shall mean the City Council of the City of Newaygo. 

(c) The word “officer” shall include, but shall not be limited to the Mayor, the members of the Council and, as hereinafter provided, the administrative officers, and members of the city boards and commissions created by or pursuant to this Charter. 

(d) The word “person” may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate and to partnerships and associations, as well as to individuals. 

(e) The words “printed” and “printing” shall include printing, engraving, stenciling, duplicating, lithographing, typewriting, photostating, or any similar method. 

(f) Except in reference to signatures, the words “written” and “in writing” shall include handwritten script, printing[,] typewriting, and teletype and telegraphic communications. 

(g) The words “publish” or “published” shall include publication of any matter, required to be published, in the manner provided by law or, where there is no applicable law, in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City, qualified by law for the publication of legal notices. 

(h) The words “public utility” shall include all common carriers in the public streets;[:] water, sewage disposal, electric light and power, gas, telephone and telegraph lines and systems, garbage collection, garbage disposal, refuse collection, refuse disposal and reduction plants, and such other and different enterprises as the Council may, from time to time, determine or designate. 

(i) All words indicating the present tense shall not be limited to the time of the adoption of this Charter, but shall extend to and include the time of the happening of any event or requirement to which any provision of the Charter is applied. 

(j) The singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine gender shall extend to and include the feminine gender and the neuter. 

(k) The word “freeholder” shall include any person and his spouse who is purchasing property on Land Contract. 

(l) The word “default” shall include being delinquent in taxes. 

(m) The word “statute” shall denote the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the word “statute” is to be applied. 

(n) All references to specific Public Acts of the State of Michigan shall be to such acts as are in effect at the time the reference to such act is to be applied. 

(o) The words “law” or “general laws of the State” shall denote the Constitution and the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the words “law” or “general laws of the State” is to be applied, and applicable common law. 

(p) All references to section numbers shall refer to section numbers of this Charter. 

3. If adopted, the proposed changes would be as follows:

Section 2.3. Definitions and Interpretations. 

Except as otherwise specifically provided or indicated by the context of this Charter: 

(a) The word “City” shall mean the City of Newaygo. 

(b) The word “Council” shall mean the City Council of the City of Newaygo. 

(c) The word “officer” shall include, but shall not be limited to the Mayor, the members of the Council and, as hereinafter provided, the administrative officers, and members of the city boards and commissions created by or pursuant to this Charter. 

(d) The word “person” may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate and to partnerships and associations, as well as to individuals. 

(e) The words “printed” and “printing” shall include printing, engraving, stenciling, duplicating, lithographing, typewriting, photostating, or any similar method. 

(f) Except in reference to signatures, the words “written” and “in writing” shall include handwritten script, printing[,] typewriting, and teletype and telegraphic communications. 

(g) The words “publish” or “published” shall include publication of any matter, required to be published, in the manner provided by law or, where there is no applicable law, the Council shall determine the method of publication.

(h) The words “public utility” shall include all common carriers in the public streets;[:] water, sewage disposal, electric light and power, gas, telephone and telegraph lines and systems, garbage collection, garbage disposal, refuse collection, refuse disposal and reduction plants, and such other and different enterprises as the Council may, from time to time, determine or designate. 

(i) All words indicating the present tense shall not be limited to the time of the adoption of this Charter, but shall extend to and include the time of the happening of any event or requirement to which any provision of the Charter is applied. 

(j) The singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular, and the masculine gender shall extend to and include the feminine gender and the neuter. 

(k) The word “freeholder” shall include any person and his spouse who is purchasing property on Land Contract. 

(l) The word “default” shall include being delinquent in taxes. 

(m) The word “statute” shall denote the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the word “statute” is to be applied. 

(n) All references to specific Public Acts of the State of Michigan shall be to such acts as are in effect at the time the reference to such act is to be applied. 

(o) The words “law” or “general laws of the State” shall denote the Constitution and the Public Acts of the State of Michigan in effect at the time the provision of the Charter containing the words “law” or “general laws of the State” is to be applied, and applicable common law. 

(p) All references to section numbers shall refer to section numbers of this Charter. 

4. The proposed Charter amendment shall be placed upon the ballot in the following form, with a provision for voting “yes” or “no” for its adoption:

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO DETERMINE THE METHOD OF PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION IN INSTANCES WHERE THERE ARE NO OTHER PUBLICATION METHODS REQUIRED BY LAW

Shall Section 2.3(g) of the City of Newaygo Charter be amended to allow, where there are no other publication methods required by law, the City Council to determine the method of publication of any matter required to be published? 

A TRUE AND COMPLETE COPY OF RESOLUTION 2024-21 MAY BE OBTAINED, INSPECTED, COPIED, OR REVIEWED AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. 

Location:

28 State Rd, Newaygo, MI 49337

Hours of Operation: 

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Contact Information: (231) 652-1657

Date: August 20, 2024 Respectfully submitted,

Kim Goodin, City Clerk

City of Newaygo

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY

104 East Main St., Fremont, Michigan

Newaygo County, Michigan

ON THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET 

FOR THE FICAL YEAR 2025

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE LIBRARY DISTRICT SERVICE AREA OF THE FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY:

PPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY will hold a public hearing on September 10th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to consider the approval and adoption of the operating budget of the FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY for the fiscal year 2025 (January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025).

Location of meeting: 

Fremont Area District Library

104 E Main St., Fremont, MI 49412

Upper Level Conference Room

Copies of the proposed budget are on file with the Library Director at the FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY, 104 East Main St., Fremont, Michigan, for inspection during regular library hours. At the public hearing, all citizens, taxpayers, and property owners of the FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY service area comprised of the City of Fremont, the Township of Dayton, the Township of Sherman, the Charter Township of Sheridan and those portions of Ashland Township, Bridgeton Township, Brooks Township, Garfield Township and Lincoln Township located within the Fremont Public Schools District, Newaygo County, State of Michigan, shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the approval of the budget.THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Trustees of the FREMONT AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY, Newaygo County, Michigan.

Any citizen requesting accommodations to attend this meeting or to obtain this notice in alternate formats please contacting the Library Director, Jackilyn Roseberry, by telephone at (231) 928-0243, or by e-mail at jroseberry@fremontlibrary.net. -----

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NEWAYGO COUNTY

ROAD COMMISSION

In accordance with MCLA 141.411 – 141.415, a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Newaygo County Road Commission will be held at the Road Commission offices at 935 One Mile Road, White Cloud, Michigan, at 8:00 a.m. on September 25, 2024.

BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF

NEWAYGO COUNTY

William Gonyon, Chairman

Douglas Harmon, Vice-Chairman

Lee Fetterley, Commissioner

Derek Wawsczyk, Manager • Kerry Hewitt, Clerk

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