Oceana’s Herald-Journal • July 21, 2016 • 3a
Voters can ‘Meet the Candidates’ Know tonight in Walkerville Bill establishing
Sheriff’s office investigating break-in
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180-day time limits for petition signatures
Signatures on petitions seeking to amend the Constitution or initiate legislation will no longer be valid if made more than 180 days before the petition was filed with the Secretary of State, under legislation signed last month by Gov. Rick Snyder. “Establishing reasonable time limits on when signatures can be collected helps ensure the issues that make the ballot are the ones that matter most to Michiganders,” Snyder said. Senate Bill 776, sponsored by state Sen. Dave Robertson, establishes a 180-day deadline for collection of petition signatures for initiated legislation or constitutional amendments. The bill codifies what has been the existing practice for 30 years. It is now Public Act 142 of 2016.
With the Aug. 2 primary election approaching, Walkerville Thrives is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” event Thursday, July 21 at the Walkerville Wesleyan Church gymnasium, 144 S. Hamon St., in Walkerville, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Invited to participate on July 21 are the 19 candidates in the five contested county races; district 1 commissioner, drain commissioner, road commissioner, sheriff and treasurer. Each will be given five minutes to talk about their qualifications and the major issue they feel the winner will face. They’re invited to stay after the program to chat informally with voters. Also invited are three area townships candidates in their contested races. Con-
tested candidates for Colfax, Elbridge and Leavitt townships will be given five minutes to talk about their qualifications and the major issue they feel the winner will face. They are invited to stay after the program to chat informally with voters. Additional unopposed county candidates have been invited to attend the “Meet the Candidates” to mingle with those in attendacnce following the program but will not be given time to speak due to time limitations. The Walkerville Wesleyan Church will provide dinner at $5 a person, so plan on having dinner at the event. Food will be available throughout the event. Food proceeds benefit the church’s parking lot project.
For more information, call 231-8731295. The Walkerville Thrives focus is on building a strong Walkerville area community for residents and businesses, encouraging youth as an investment in our community, maintaining and improving community support and resources, developing new and strengthening existing tourism/visitor attractions and building quality roads for businesses, farmers and residents. The Walkerville Thrives group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. The meeting location is announced on its Facebook page “Walkerville Thrives” or by calling 231873-1295.
Over $2,500 was stripped from the till of the River City Inn (formerly the Rosie’s River City Inn), 8347 E. Washington Rd. near Ruby Creek in Colfax Township. River City owners reported the theft Sunday morning, July 10 according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Mast said the break-in is believed to have take place the night before and the suspect or suspects caused some damage to the building as they used excessive force to gain entry to the building. Mast asked that anyone with information about the break-in contact the sheriff’s office at 231873-2121.
Adults urged to stay current with immunizations
Every year, tens of thousands of adult Americans suffer serious health problems including hospitalization and even death from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccines. The best way to ensure protection from several serious diseases and related complications is for adults to stay up-to-date on vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). “Vaccination not only protects the person receiving the vaccine, but also helps prevent the spread of certain diseases within the community, especially to those that are most at risk, including infants and young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems,” said Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive with the MDHHS. “It’s important that adults take the time to talk to their physicians about immunizations and prioritize their health so they can lead long, healthy lives and also help promote healthier Michigan communities.” While many adults suffer from vaccinepreventable diseases, vaccination rates are extremely low nationally and statewide. Fewer than 30 percent of adults in the United States who are recommended to receive Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and shingles vaccination have gotten these vaccines. Most health insurance plans cover adult vaccines. Talk to your healthcare provider today about vaccines that are recommended for you. If your healthcare provider does not offer the vaccines that you need, ask for a referral so you can get the vaccines elsewhere. Getting vaccinated is a lifelong, life-protecting job – you are never too old to be immunized. For more information, visit www.aimtoolkit.org.
Andrew Skinner • Oceana’s Herald-Journal
A Sweet Wednesday indeed
Lisa Housman and Dave Falk of band Sweet Wednesday performed Wednesday evening, July 13 at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse as part of the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association’s Night at the Light summer concert series. Wyatt & Shari Knapp will perform Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. during the next Night at the Light concert.
Fire’s cause undetermined
The cause of an unoccupied house fire at 4794 N. Oceana Dr. north of Hart Sunday evening was undetermined Monday was to be investigated by the Oceana County Fire Investigation Team this week. Hart Area Fire Chief Ken Klotz said the home owned by Jay Ball was insured and he believed that the home was not a total loss. Klotz said the Ball family had removed their remaining belonging earlier in the day Sunday. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene at 8:28 p.m. and remained on scene until 11:08 p.m. He said the fire started in the east rear portion of the house. The Hart Area Fire Department was assisted by the Pentwater Fire Department, Shelby-Benona Fire Department, Oceana Emergency Medical Services and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office.
Golden Township synopsis of Meeting
July 12, 2016, Regular Meeting
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Regular Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. present: don walsworth, Connie Cargill, Kevin Ackley, Rachel iteen. Absent: Carl Fuehring items approved: • Minutes of last month’s Township Board Meeting • Bills Approved for payment • signing of sewer responsibility for Craig Cihak • outdoor gathering permit for Applefest • Research Grant Application • Appoint Jake whelpley and Mark Borst to Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Copies of meeting minutes are available from the township or on our website. www.goldentownship.org.
Rachel Iteen, Clerk