August 17, 2011
The Bay Voice
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Fishing isn’t the same as catching
Andrew Benoit Sports Columnist I’ve been pretty pumped for quite a while because of a muskie fishing charter trip that I’ve had planned for a couple months. The day finally came after hearing reassurances that this was a great time of year for muskie fishing, I excitedly left the dock with some friends and family as well as the captain and crew of the boat. The day started off great with nice weather, but we were all aware that some storms may move across the lake later in the day - surely nothing that catching a few toothy fish couldn’t overcome.
Once we reached our destination in Canadian waters, I’ve been sworn to secrecy about the exact location, it wasn’t long before our first fish was on. We drew numbers amongst our party to determine the order in which we would bring in the fish and the first person stepped up and grabbed the rod. After fighting the fish for a few minutes, the line went slack; and it became clear the fish had thrown the hook. While it’s definitely a bummer to lose a fish, we all thought there would be plenty of other opportunities for fisherman number one to land a fish. It was a bit of a wait before our next hook-up but we finally locked into another fish and fisherman number two did a great job and successfully boated what was likely a fish in the upper 30 inch range. The fish that was landed definitely made us forget all about the first fish
that got away. That is until our next fish was on. We had almost a simultaneous hookup with our next fisherman quickly stepping up to grab the rod. While he was setting in to fight the fish the other fish proved to be a monster and snapped the 60 pound test line like it was dental floss. We still had one fish on though. That lasted about another 30 seconds until the fish came unhooked. Our success rate was plummeting. Score: fish-3, fishermen-1. I was up next and in the back of my mind I was thinking that I’ve done this before and would surely be able to boat the fish if we hooked into another one. After some time had passed, my chance came to redeem our group. I jumped up quickly and immediately began to make up ground on the fish. I could tell it wasn’t a giant but we needed to land something, anything, at that point. As I was it, I began to work at the task. A few seconds later my
stomach hit the deck of the boat when I could tell that the fish was no longer on the end of the line. Talk about a sour feeling. The captain kept reassuring us that we were doing everything correctly and that things like this just happen with these fish. For the record, we ended up hooking into one more fish before, yep you guessed it - it came unhooked and officially brought our tally to 1 for 6. The captain definitely did everything he could to get us another fish by fishing well past the scheduled ending time of our charter. It wasn’t until the incoming storm front blew us off the lake that we finally had to call it a day and head home with our tails between our legs. Anyways, I guess that’s why they call it fishing instead of catching. Contact Andrew Benoit at (586) 716-8100, ext. 303 or andrew.benoit@voicenews.com.
Tars begin practice for upcoming season The Anchor Bay High School varsity football team officially began practicing last week, just as the heat was starting to break. The Tars went 6-4 last year and will kick off their season this year against L’anse Creuse on Sept. 2.
Photos by DAVE ANGELL Right, the defensive line went head-to-head to strengthen their tackling skills for their first season game against L’anse Creuse on Sept. 2. Below, Carson Parzynski completes the pass as Zach Joyce goes for the block at a practice session held last week.
Although the heat began to break last week, the football players still needed to keep hydrated. Here they take a break from practice to cool off for a bit.
Have a great story? call the voice at 716.8100 CASCO TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VACANCY Township of Casco has a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals for an Alternate. Send any letters of intent to Casco Township, 4512 Meldrum Road, Casco, Ml 48064. Must be received by August 22, 2011. Published 8-10-11 and 8-17-11 NOTICE TO THE VILLAGE OF NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS OPEN SEAT ON PINEWOOD HOUSING COMMISSION The Village Council of New Haven is seeking residents that are interested in filling the open seat on the Pinewood Housing Commission. Residents interested in this position may submit a letter of interest to the Village Clerk at 57775 Main Street or by fax, 586-749-3859, by September 1, 2011 for review. (1) Position for the Pinewood Housing Commission The requirements for this position are as follows: 1. You must be a Village Resident for six months or more. 2. You must be a registered voter for the Village of New Haven. 3. You must be current on all bills from the Village of New Haven. The office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the Village Office at 586 749-5301. Deborah Mack, Village Clerk Published 8-17-11 CITY OF NEW BALTIMORE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 25, 2011, 7:00 PM Mayor Larry Smith called the regular City Council meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Butler, Christe, Hayman, Duffy, Burkhardt, Dupray. Absent: None Also present were Tim Tomlinson, City Attorney, Marc Levise, Administrative Assistant, Jeanne Bade, City Treasurer, Tim Wiley, Chief of Police, Ken Lawfield, Fire Chief, Andy Messina, Water Department Superintendent, Greg Nikkel, Building Official, Craig Higgins, Wastewater Plant Superintendent, Carlos Aprea, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, and Patrick Meagher, City Planner. Opening prayer was offered Police Chaplain Karen Winter. At this time, Chief Wiley introduced Father Saji Mukkoot, Police Chaplain. Motion by Hayman, second by Butler to approve Father Saji Mukkoot, from St. Mary Queen of Creation Church as a Police Chaplain for the New Baltimore Police Department. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Police Chaplain Father Saji Mukkoot. Motion by Duffy, second by Christie to approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of July 11, 2011. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Christie to rescind the prior motion by City Council to purchase all eight (8) tax reversion properties in the City of New Baltimore. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Christie to remove from the agenda the closed session item regarding discussion of the Aquatic Center and table the item until the next regular City Council meeting and add a closed session regarding City Attorney’s written legal opinion regarding: City of New Baltimore and L.A. Holding, and City of New Baltimore and Tri Tech Industries. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Christie, second by Duffy to approve the Budget and Revenue Reports for June 2011. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Duffy, second by Dupray to approve the consent agenda as follows: A. Schedule of Bills All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Christie, second by Duffy to receive the file the following communications and petitions: C-1 Planning Commission regular meeting minutes of April 21, 2011(approved). All voting yes. Opposing: none. Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Duffy to approve the local governing body resolution for charitable gaming licenses for Main Attraction Dance Boosters to be recognized as a non-profit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining charitable gaming licenses. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Burkhardt, second by Duffy to approve the request from Ms. Karen Russette for approval for a block party on July 29, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Dorset Court in the City of New Baltimore provided that the applicant use barricades for safety purposes and that the one lane of Dorset Court must remain open during the event for emergency purposes. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Hayman to direct the Administration to change the current tree fee of $300.00 for homeowners and resume requiring the developers and/or builders of a new home to install and guarantee the street trees as required by the City Code, Section 28-163 (d) (6). All voting yes: Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Hayman to adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Sign Application No. 79-05-03-11, New Baltimore Police Department, 37885 Green Street, New Baltimore, revised 07-14-2011. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Christie to approve the request from the Chief of Police to purchase a 2011 Ford Explorer from Gorno Ford, Inc. 22025 Allen Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183 in the amount of $26, 320.00 to replace the 2009 Dodge Charger that was totaled was a result of an accident on July 11, 2011. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Duffy to rescind the prior motion to purchase eight (8) City parcels by tax reversion through the Macomb County Treasurer’s Office as four (4) of the eight original parcels have been redeemed by the property owners and purchase the remaining four (4) parcels in the amount of $103,455.13 as follows: Parcel No. 06-0913-483-024 in the amount of $19,334.14, Parcel No. 06-09-13-483-025 in the amount of $4,699.24, Parcel No. 06-09-13-483-026 in the amount of $2,371.56 and Parcel No. 06-15-18-101-017 in the amount of $77,050.17. Voting yes: Butler, Duffy, Burkhardt, Dupray, Hayman. Opposing: Christie. Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Hayman to add Community Planning & Development to the agenda for discussion purposes regarding their consulting services as the City Planner for the City of New Baltimore. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Duffy to add to the next regular City Council meeting agenda of August 8, 2011, presentation by Patrick Meagher, Community Planning & Development informing the City Council of the direction they have pointed the City towards, their accomplishments and working relationships as planning consultants for the City of New Baltimore. Voting yes: Butler, Duffy, Burkhardt, Dupray, Christie, Opposing: Hayman Motion carried. Motion by Butler, second by Duffy to move into closed session to discuss the City Attorney’s written legal opinion regarding The City of New Baltimore vs. L&A Holding and City of New Baltimore vs. Tri-Tech Industries at 8:15 PM. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Council reconvened into open session at 8:25 PM. Motion by Butler, second by Duffy to adjourn at 8:25 PM. All voting yes. Opposing: none Motion carried. Marcella Shinska, City Clerk Published 8-17-11
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Brief Fall softball league beginning The St. Clair-Macomb girls fast-pitch softball league will soon begin games. The league starts Sept. 11 and runs through Oct. 16. Games will be played on Sundays at Pollard Park in Chesterfield Township. Age groups include 10U, 12U, 14U and high school divisions. For more information please contact b.worthen4@gmail.com.
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CASCO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY Township of Casco has an opening on the Casco Township Planning Commission. Any interested person may send a letter of interest to: Supervisor at 4512 Meldrum Road, Casco, MI 48064. Please include phone number. All letters of interest must be received by August 22, 2011. Published 8-10-11 and 8-17-11 LENOX TOWNSHIP: NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Lenox, County of Macomb, has a population of 2000 or more according to the most recent United States census and is therefore eligible to be incorporated as a charter township under the provisions of section 3a of the Charter Township Act, 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.3a). The township board has the right to exercise one of the three options concerning status as a charter township, as follows: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township; 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township; 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have a right to file a “Right to Referendum Petition”. This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse between passage of a resolution of the intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition shall follow, in general form, the nominating petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will indicate “Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township”. The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the registered voters of the township based on the vote cast for all candidates for supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. If a petition is successful, the question of incorporation will be placed on the ballot at the next general election to special township election. Published 8-10-11 and 8-17-11
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