10-03-2019 Public Notices and Want Ads

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE HARTFORD…United Methodist Church Rummage Sale, Saturday October 12th from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fall and winter clothing and blankets. Fall and Holiday decorations! (10-3-2019 TCR) FOR SALE JOHN DEERE…diesel irrigation pumps 200 hours. Old Massey Ferguson tractor and Rye seed for sale. Call 269-591-5737 (10-3 – 10-31-2019 TCR)

Garage/Moving Sale Everything must go… 10/5/19 9am-2pm; 3967 Hennessey Rd, Watervliet. Clothes, antiques & collectables, vacuum, electronics, holiday decorations, total gym, wheel barrel, kitchen items And much more!

ESTATE SALE OCTOBER 4 & 5…from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 6935 Curtis Drive, Coloma (Paw Paw Lake) Antiques, vintage collectibles, toys/games, furniture, tools, dishes, glassware, old GTE telephones, wood chippers, zero turn mower, table saw with stand, miter saw, arcade shooting game, and much more. Picker’s Dream! (9-26 & 10-3-2019 TCR)

HELP WANTED AmHawk LLC… Coloma Plant has immediate positions available for general labor, brake press operators. Health Insurance and 401K benefits. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. 200 N. West St. Coloma, MI (10-3 – 10-31-2019 TCR)

PUBLIC NOTICE BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP IS ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR THE POSITION OF “ORDINANCE ENFORCER” UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019. RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS THEY ARE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 22, 2019. JOB DESCRIPTION MAY BE OBTAINED BY MAIL, FAX, CALLING THE OFFICE (269-468-8040), OR PICKED UP AT THE BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP HALL AT 7315 TERRITORIAL ROAD, WATERVLIET ON MON., TUES., AND THURS., FROM 9:00A.M. TILL NOON. BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. (09-26, 10-3-2019 TCR)

STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MARION SUPERIOR COURT SS: COUNTY OF MARION CAUSE NUMBER: 49D09-1907-JC-001805 49D09-1907-JC-001806

IN THE MATTER OF: JAA (141256) – DOB 5/6/2010 AGE 9 years TES (141257) – DOB 3/27/2012 AGE 7 years CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES AND LORI ANN SANDERS (MOTHER) GUILLERMO MORON-AVILA (FATHER) JOAQUIN ROBLERO VERDUGO (ALLEGED FATHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING TO: Guillermo Moron-Avila Joaquin Roblero Verdugo and Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the children to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Marion Superior Court, 2451 N. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 317-327-8318 for a(n) Default Hearing on 12/4/2019 at 1:30 PM in JUVENILE COURT ROOM 02 4th Floor At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor children are children in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing.

UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the children including child support.

YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default, may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice. Ordered, Myla Eldridge Clerk of said Court, this 9/13/19

Janelle Rasmussen, 34161-56 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 4150 North Keystone Avenue Indianapolis, IN Fax: 317-232-1816 (9-26, 10-3, 10-10-2019 TCR)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BERRIEN Decedent’s Estate Estate of Bertha Jackson, Deceased, Date of birth: 04/24/1936 FILE NO. 2019-0100-DE-M TO ALL CREDITORS:** NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Bertha Jackson, died 02-12-2016. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Larry Brooks, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 811 Port Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 09-13-2019 Larry Brooks 108 Cross St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (10-03-2019 TCR)

COLOMA CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING September 11, 2019 CALL TO ORDER Supervisor Kenneth Parrigin called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at the Coloma Charter Township Hall, Coloma, Michigan. Present for the Township: Supervisor Kenneth Parrigin, Clerk Sandy Kraemer, Treasurer Jim Fulton, Trustees Jerry Willmeng, and Bob Howell. Absent Trustees Bryan Duffield and Rob Harper. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Clerk Sandy Kraemer. CONSENT AGENDA Treasurer James Fulton presented the consent agenda. Treasurer Fulton reported the finance committee met and approved the August, 2019 expenses totaling $281,251.61. Moved by Treasurer Jim Fulton, seconded by Trustee Jerry Willmeng, to approve the consent agenda and August 13, 2019 meeting minutes. ROLL CALL VOTE: Parrigin, yes; Kraemer, yes; Howell, yes; Duffield, yes; Willmeng, yes. Absent Trustees Bryan Duffield and Rob Harper. 5 Yeas. 2 Absent. APPROVED PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Frank LaPierri, from Wightman & Associates, and Andy Campbell, CPA from Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors LLC, did a presentation on the Sewer and Water Financial Analysis and Rate Study Plan. They answered all questions at the end of the presentation. CORRESPONDENCE None COMMITTEE REPORTS Chana Kniebes, from North Berrien Community Development, reported the North Berrien Community Development & Coloma Watervliet Area Chamber of Commerce next project will be “Halloween in the Park”, on October 26, 2019.

COMMITTEE REPORTS CON’T Tony Bertuca, with the Parks and Recreation committee, stated there have been 100 surveys returned with comments as to what direction the community would like to see in the “5-year Parks and Recreation Plan” the committee is reviewing. The committee held a Special meeting for public input an hour before the regular Township meeting. Treasurer Jim Fulton reported the planning committee recommends the Township Board approve the request for a special land use permit for a building to be built, for auto repair, at 6270 Red Arrow Highway, V-Force Auto Sales. Chief Wes Smigielski, reported there were 237 complaints investigated for the month of August, 2019. 8 Obstructing Justice, 5 Larcenies, 30 Suspicious Situations. He stated there were 18 Arrests, 71 Traffic Stops, 17 Citations Issued, 48 Traffic Warnings, and 91 Property checks in the Township. Chief Smigielski answered all questions. Clerk Sandy Kraemer stated Trustee Rob Harper was out of town for training. She reported there were 15 Fire calls in the month of August, 2019. The new utility truck is now in service. The Coloma High School Cross Country Team has requested use of Station One on September 29, 2019 to do a car wash fundraiser. This has been approved. Pride Care, ambulance service, gave their report for the month of August 2019. There were 6 priority one calls with an average response time of 09:21. There were 29 priority two calls with an average response time of 09:19. Total calls 35 during the month of August, 2019 with an average response time of 09:19. Trustee Jerry Willmeng reported the Paw Paw Lake Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the month of August, 2019, had total flow of 28,9994,500. Watervliet Township came in first and Coloma Township was second, with Watervliet City third and Coloma City fourth. Clarifiers have been re-built and in use. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bobcat Track Loader for Maintenance Department was again tabled until October meeting.

NEW BUSINESS A Resolution was presented to issue and sell revenue bonds to pay the cost of improvements to the Township’s sanitary sewer system. After discussion Treasurer Jim Fulton, seconded by Trustee Bob Howell, made a motion to approve a resolution to issue and sell revenue bonds to pay the cost of improvement to the Township’s sanitary sewer system. ROLL CALL VOTE: Howell, yes; Willmeng, yes; Fulton, yes; Parrigin, yes; Kraemer, yes. Absent Duffield and Harper. 5 AYES. 2 Absent. MOTION CARRIED. During the presentation a cash flow analysis chart was presented and suggested an increase of quarterly sewer bills from $80.05 to $98.00 starting with the next fiscal year. After Township Board discussion Trustee Bob Howell, seconded by Treasurer Jim Fulton, made a motion to approve an increase in the quarterly sewer bills from $80.05 to $98.00 starting the next fiscal year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Kraemer, yes; Howell, yes; Willmeng, yes; Fulton, yes; Parrigin, yes. 5 Ayes. 2 Absent. MOTION CARRIED. Clerk Kraemer stated the final billing has been presented, on lift station #4, of $16,404.50. After discussion Treasurer Jim Fulton, seconded by Trustee Jerry Willmeng, made a motion to approve paying the final bill on lift station #4 of $16,404.50. ROLL CALL VOTE: Fulton, yes; Parrigin, yes; Kraemer, yes; Howell, yes, Willmeng, yes. 5 Ayes. 2 Absent. MOTION CARRIED. Clerk Kraemer presented a letter from Indiana Michigan Power stating they want to change all street lights to LED in Coloma Township. This is no cost to the Township. After discussion Trustee Bob Howell, seconded by Treasurer Jim Fulton, made a motion to approve Indiana Michigan Power to change all Township street lights to LED. ROLL CALL VOTE: Willmeng, yes; Fulton, yes; Parrigin, yes; Kraemer, yes; Howell, yes. 5 Ayes. 2 Absent. MOTION CARRIED. Zoning Administrator, Cheryl Benjamin, recommended a temporary housing permit be issued to Peter Becker for his brother, George Becker, who cannot live alone, unsupervised and needs to be monitored by his family. She stated the request is to have a trailer placed on Peter’s property and when the time comes that his brother no longer occupies it will be removed within 30 days and that no other person may occupy the trailer. The permit will be reviewed on an annual basis to make sure it is still compliant. After discussion Treasurer Jim Fulton, seconded by Trustee Jerry Willmeng, made a motion to approve the temporary housing permit be issued. ROLL CALL VOTE: Willmeng, yes; Fulton, yes; Parrigin, yes; Kraemer, yes; Howell, yes. 5 Ayes 2 Absent. MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Berrien County Commissioner, Dave Vollrath, has spoken with Lex from the Berrien County GPS department concerning the name of “Coloma North Road or North Coloma Road”. Commissioner Vollrath stated Lex is willing to set up a meeting with Township people to decide on the name of this road. Supervisor Parrigin said to go forward in setting up this meeting. A group from the Little Paw Paw Lake Association presented a check for $2,000.00 for picnic tables to be placed at Helen Street Beach. Supervisor Parrigin thanked them very much and appreciated their assistance on this project. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Jerry Willmeng, seconded by Treasurer Jim Fulton, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10pm. Respectfully Submitted, Sandy Kraemer, Clerk Kenneth Parrigin, Supervisor Date Approved (10-03-2019 TCR)