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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.

Due to retirement, the Alcona County Library is accepting
applications for the position of Library Director.
The Director is accountable to an appointed Library Board of Trustees and represents the Library in the community. This position plans programs, services; administers library policies and financial controls; hires, and supervises staff, operations and develops collections. The Director provides leadership within the library and the community and serves as the official representative of all five branches of the library.
Desired qualifications for the Director include a Level 1 Permanent Professional Librarian Certificate from the Library of Michigan. Candidates without a MLS or MLIS may be considered based on relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $62,500 - $72,500, based on experience. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package consisting of retirement, health coverage, dental, vision, life insurance and long term disability. This position will be available January 1, 2027.
Alcona County Library is a Class 3 library system, in rural Northeastern Michigan. The library has headquarters in Harrisville, and serves a population of 10,167. The library branches are in Glennie, Harrisville, Hubbard Lake, Lincoln, and Mikado,. The library provides excellent service and programs, public computers and internet connectivity at all branches with free access to almost 35,000 e-books, and streaming services. In 2026, Alcona County Library passed a 10 year millage and moved into a new library branch in Hubbard Lake.
Alcona County is located in NE Michigan along the Lake Huron coast. The county consists of seven towns and villages plus many more small hamlets. The area depends largely on agriculture, forestry and tourist dollars to keep its economy vital. It is an outdoorsman’s paradise with the most scenic combinations of forests, lakes, rivers and beaches anywhere in Michigan or the Midwest. Wildlife is abundant and varied, pleasing both the nature watcher and the hunter. The lakes, rivers and Lake Huron provide many recreational possibilities.
Applicants must email an application, cover letter, resume including references (with contact information), and other pertinent materials to Paulas@alconalibrary.com at the Alcona County Library, by November 1, 2026.
Application and job description are available on the library’s website alconalibrary.com

WINTER PLOWING
Mikado Township is seeking bids for parking lot plowing and sidewalk shoveling of the Mikado Civic Center and plowing of the Mikado Fire Hall. Please call the Township Clerk for bidding details at 989-736-7721 or visit mikadotwp.com. Proof of all required insurances are required. Mikado Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. No bids will be accepted after October 14, 2026.
Rita D. Sands
Mikado Township Clerk

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Harrisville City Council was held on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Schwanz and the "Pledge of Allegiance" was said. Mayor Gehring arrived at 6:06 p.m.
Roll call: Schwanz, Vanderheuel, McKenzie, and Claseman. Absent: Bean, Mason. Also present: Mayor Gehring and treasurer Luenberger. Absent: Clerk Pierce.
Motion by Vanderheuel, support by McKenzie, to approve the agenda. Motion carried: 4-0.
Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Claseman to approve the bills in the amount of $1,371,254.50. Motion carried: 4-0. Motion by Schwanz, support by McKenzie, to approve August 20 minutes. Motion carried: 4-0. Motion by Vanderheuel, support by Claseman, to approve the closed session minutes. Motion carried: 4-0.
Public comments: Maureen Sullivan addressed city council. September 17, 2026. Dear Harrisville City Council, I would like to express my dissatisfaction with a planning commission member, Monica Spears. For the parade which took place on Sunday, Sept. 6, I was asked to serve as Grand Marshal, which was truly an honor. I’d asked my father to ride with me since he and my mother were also Grand Marshals 20 years ago. While traveling past Monica’s business, Hollyhock Emporium, Monica was screaming at the top of her lungs “Maureen Sullivan, grand marshal. She’s the reason that Main Street is dead!”
Brenda Bray thank you to the zoning administrator. Missing May minutes on the city website. Can budget be made available to the public on the website? Teri O’Callaghan took pictures during the Labor Day parade and would like to change the parade policy regarding parking on Main Street. A small child had to be grabbed by the mom to get out of traffic because of the parked cars remaining on the street during the parade.
Monia Spears commented that parking is the responsibility of the arts council and the cones were put out at 11:58 a.m. Cynthia Schuholz addressed the 88-1 grant and the MOU. Will it be shared with the harbor?
Old Business: Discussion concerning the Blight Ordinance which was tabled last month. Monica Spears sent blight ordinance to city attorney. Discussion. Motion by Schwanz, support by McKenzie, to table blight, short term rentals and vacant building ordinances. Motion carried: 4-0.
Investigation update. Contract for three-year payroll audit received. Motion by Schwanz, support by Vanderheuel for mayor to sign audit contract. Motion carried: 4-0. Dock Street fencing is up and complete. Signage: "Children At Play" signs are available at the city office.
New Business: Blooming Buds request withdrawn. Mayor Gehring presented a copy of the grant contract brought by Ed Chrumka for Mill Pond renovations. Will receive more information by the end of October.
Kari Vanderheuel asked for approval to hold the Christmas Tree display again this year at the county property on US-23. Discussion. Motion by Schwanz, support by McKenzie to approve Christmas tree display. Motion carried: 4-0.
Public comments No. 2: Cynthia Schuholz asked about the Consumers grant.
Reports: Mayor Gehring complemented all the organizers of the Old Timers Baseball Game and the Safe opening event. Well Done! The last lagoon will be operational by the end of September.
Treasurer Luenberger voiced concerns regarding a substantial increase in attorney fees and requested approval for the purchase of a new black and white printer. Motion by McKenzie, support by Claseman to approve $1,800 towards the purchase of a new printer. Motion carried 2-2 with Mayor voting in favor. Attorney reported that company was missing payments. Treasurer will look into it.
Harbor commission: Claseman - the next commission meeting will be Monday, Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. Winter building maintenance cost approximately $4,000. McKenzie asked about 88-1 and who is responsible for the maintenance and the separation of responsibility between the harbor and the city. Attorney stated that the harbor is a committee of the city. The harbormaster manages the revenues and day-to-day operations but cannot delegate any power.
Planning commission: There will be a free meal at 10 a.m. on October 16 at the ACCOA in Lincoln to discuss data centers.
Beautification: The Beautification committee will meet at 11 a.m. September 18 at the Alcona Coffee shop. All are welcome. Halloween scarecrow competition discussed. Registration forms will be available at the city office. Committee discussed several community events still in the planning stages. On September 23 the committee will be doing cleanup at the ball fields. Mayor has rented a chipper to help with the cleanup.
Fire department had nine fire calls and 58 Medical First Responder calls for the month of August.
Kari Vanderheuel reported that the county commissioners have been contacted as to the city using the commissioner’s room for the city’s monthly meetings. There are no issues with that request. A YouTube channel would be needed for streaming the city meeting. Mayor Gehring will work on moving the October City Council meeting to the commissioner’s room.
The Labor Day Arts and Craft Show went very well. Recycle Alcona will be ending the monthly drop-off at the ARA site at the end of this year. Price increases have made it cost prohibitive to continue this service. The county is working on alternative solutions for drop-off points and recycling bins.
NEMT has a grant for non-emergency medical transport vehicles for use within the county. Two vans would be used for transport for doctors appointments, etc. A new police car is being purchased.
Zoning administrator Moran is working on construction zoning and the building on Dock Street. He would like a new edition of the zoning ordinance book as asked by the court officer. Moran is looking at accessory buildings conforming to lots they are placed on.
Schwanz discussed letter of reply from city to G. Klingenberg addressing her request for city to pay for inconvenience of workers vehicles impeding her access to her property during the summer months while construction was ongoing at the pump station at US-23 and Clark Road.
Concern about city parade policy not being followed because of candy being thrown from parade vehicles and hitting children at curbside. Vanderheuel was notified that the water tower will begin being cleaned this Saturday.
A security system is being installed at the city offices and came in under budget. Will help with any indication of trespassing. The stairs at the harbor are still not blocked off. What is the ordinance for chickens in the city? Claseman offered assessment on stairs at the harbor. Discussed city accept vacant property offered at no cost to city, and then sell it.
Motion by McKenzie, support by Claseman to adjourn. Motion carried: 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Next City Council meeting Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Published prior to council approval.