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Gardner was ar­ NATIONAL raigned April 8,2010 on four CRIME VICTIMS' counts of third-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct, which in­ RIGHTS WEEK volves penetration, and one count of fourth-degree crimi­ BEGINS nal sexual conduct, which in­ w volves touching. APRIL 18 State police from the Gay- lord Post led the investiga­ ByJimAkans tion into allegations the man hadjexual contact with two The numbers are alarming. 13-year-old Otsego County girls. Charges involving the The Washington D.C. Bureau of same victims are pending Justice statistics show.that approxi­ against Gardner in Emmet mately 21 million United States resi­ and Cheboygan counties, po­ dents age 12 and older were victims of lice said. Gardner is a current crimes in 2008. Most of these crimes registered sex offender in (approximately 16 million) were Charlevoix County. property related; a few were personal thefts, and many, up to 5 million, in­ volved violence. An estimated $581 million worth of property was stolen SEE CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK PAGE 2 ' i ,— .->>" ft?.r^. ^}-fifi. T !•; -'> 1 New Director for Commission on Aging The county board of commissioners approved the contract appointment Commission with Messer at a commis­ By B. J. Conley on Aging seeks sion meeting on March 25. His salary is $68,250 per in honor of its' 40th anniversary new director for the By B.J. Conley year, plus county benefits Earth Day has become Earth Week Charlevoix County for 2010. STORY PS. 5 ' and a 40IK retirement Public forums Commission on The city will continue its A program. The interim di­ are scheduled Aging is in his second involvement in the Main rector, David Emmel, is ds follows: .'*' week on the job with the Street Program at the Asso­ being paid $10,000 per interim director staying ciate level, which will allow Classified month, however that fee until the new director is PH0T0 BY B.J. CONLEY East Jordan Civic Center, it to benefit from training will end soon. Emmel, acclimated to the position. Jack Messer is the new Executive 10:30 a.m., and education offered to of­ I Ads Director of the Charlevoix County With 35 years of experi- working as a consultant, Monday, April 19 ficials. ... Commission on Aging. He will at- reorganized the COA, as low as ence in public service man- tend ^ C0A'S Public Forum in Qualifying to become a worked on the commis­ Melrose Township Hall, agement, Jack Messer East Jordan on Monday, April 19 at Main Street Program city s sion's budget and updated 10:00 a.m., shouldn't take long to get 10:30 a.m. at the East Jordan Civic opens the doors to state Centen Senjors care the bylaws. Monday, April 26 2.00 up to speed Messer 59 ' 9»vers and grant opportunities, and al­ L •• i ' r, ^ ' ' otner interested members of the Messer said he is looking Delivered through- Boyne City High School, though those grants usually who lives in Bay Town- pub|ic are enCouraged to attend. forward to working with jout Charlevoix require the city to con­ ship, has a background seniors and advocacy 1:30 p.m., County each week. tribute in some formula of that includes managing di­ groups. Although he has Monday, May 17 rector of the regional of­ match, Main Street makes it no background in geriatric CALL fice of emergency management, that is related to but possible to make down­ separate from 9 -1-1. He also worked for the Michigan towns attractive to residents 989-732-8160 State Police where he began as a trooper, then eventually was promoted step by step to 1st Lieutenant. SEE MEW DIRECTOR PAGE 7 SEE MAIN STREET PAGE 7 r •-'• Kt'~ ri-f'-f- * ' \\ ; ••Uvi.'' I.'.-.<,. • •• $0.75 • Published by Michigan Media 7 day weather forecast News Briefs 8, 10 Movie Guide 9 Health & Wellness 6 Local Sports 11-13 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Real Estate : 14 High 70, low 48 High 52, low 36 High 53, low 35 High 57, low 39 High 61, low 35 High 60, low 39 High 56, low 37 8 ^37654^56678 ' ? SWwind13mph NWwind 16mph NNWwind 15mph WNW wind 8mph WSW wind 9mph N wind 10mph NNWwind 10mph Classifieds 15 + PjQ .Box-205,- Boyne City, Ml 49712 • www.CharlevoixCountyNews.com • (989) 732-8160 • [email protected] Page 2 • Charlevoix County News ApriM5,2010 LOCAL NEWS On-line at www.charlevoixcountynews .com Concord Boyne hosts Kindergarten Roundup BOYNE CITY - Concord Academy Boyne, a tuition-free ByB.J.Conley , Whistleblowers Act(MCL 15.362)1. nurse, then became a team leader! ar public Charter school, is holding its Kindergarten Roundup on Renkiewicz alleges that EvWis fired clinical coordinatotand in GctoJ>er ' Tuesday, April 20. AVegistered^e witKB yearsof: her installation for a report she 2006, was named nianagerof thede- x . School administrators ask parents to take this opportunity to employment^a$ thecbuntys public A - •mote'to him in defense pf employees mentia unit. ' i , [- visit the school, have their child individually tested, and meet nursing hojme* Gr^clvue Medical'1. ' s^e'said he planned to discipline. She Evans said the complaint is in; the \^th the teacher. Concord Academy Boyne is committed to excel­ CareFac0ity,l^e,^iCdm|)laintwitlj stated he woul<ji be InTioIatipn o£ hands of a lawyer. He assureVJ the" -'_, lence with small class sizes. The school offers education in con­ AejChaSerok'fcoun^CJier^VOfi, ' Griddmcs policies of elthfcs,and} I junction with the fine arts. <ficeonFriday,Af>ril4. ? '/< fommon sense. * -,^ and patients needsare beinfg met,- - Elementary students, K-4, learn music through the Orff Janet "Renkiewicz^vas discharged . ••< ' The complaint stem that her job Grandvue has 21 days to aniwe^the'" method which helps students develop their natural sense of %y Administrator Kevin-Evans from ' p'erfdrmanee record was spotless , , complaint. ->-"<" t^ '\'~ ^ rhythm and melody through speech, movement and instrument fherposk|onas'maiiagerof the de- * until" just before her discharge when playing. This method helps students use both sides of their brain ment&:unat atGmftdvue.receiitly.;,', ~ ' ' two negative entries appeared. to achieve their optimal potential. She brought hercasfe under $hr,- s Renkiewicz began at Grandvue as a Please call (231) 582-9194 to schedule an appointment. W L8CAT10N PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS warrant from Kalkaska County, move vehicle. April 03,2010 fender Registry AUTO REPAIR Boyne City Police Dept. also no insurance and driving 07:10 - Assisted Parks Dept 10:53 - Verified address for Sex Of­ has moved to a new location. while license suspended. Saturday, April 10,2010 07:15 - Assisted Parks Dept fender Registry Incident Report 8:38am Set of keys dropped 14;14 - Assisted citizen 4455 N} Waterman Rd. 12:50pm Responded to civil com­ 07:25- - Traffic stop on S Lake St off that were left at Avalanche. 16:10-Illegal burning (just east of tine Mallard Golf Course) plaint in the 300 block of E Divi­ near Water St for improper turn Tuesday, April 6,2010 17:20 - Assisted Chamber of Com­ East Jordan 12:17pm Assist State Police sion St. .08:30 - Arrest subject on bond vio­ 7:15aiti Open door reported in merce Fugitive Team arrest subject on 2:55pm 2 skateboarders located lation the 400 block of State St. All warrant. 21:07 - Traffic stop on State St near 231-222-2645 jn the Central business District. 11:20 - Domestic dispute OK . 2:55pm Received parking com­ Manning Dr for defective taillight 11:19pm Citation issued for speed. 12:45 - Traffic stop on S Lake St 12:49pm Report of solar light plaint at Lincoln and S Park near Water St for expired tabs 21:28 - Assisted Parks Dept stolen from yard in the 200 Streets. Owner contacted and 21:29 - Assisted Parks Dept Sunday, ApriM 1,2010 13:00 - Report of embezzlement block of North St advised to move car. 15:28 - Assisted Charlevoix County 1:32am Citation issued for broken Inter net 6:39pm Report of vehicle at 6:53pm 911 hang up call from Sheriff Dept April 08,2010 windshield and headlight out. Avalanche with doors open payphone outside PD. No one 17:45 - Assisted citizen 13:49 - Breaking & Entering 8:15am Citation issued for Driving Unlimited Hours. No Contracts! and no one around. It was around phone. 18:01-Civil dispute 14:39 - Larceny of hockey equip­ While License Suspended-4th. ment gone on arrival. 7:08pm Report of skateboard- . 22:50 - Assisted Parks Dept $ 8:50am Report of suspicious sit­ 15:58-Found bike ers in roadway on Park near 22:55 - Assisted Parks Dept JF*JW9' 18:49 - Traffic stop on Water St near Wednesday, April 7,2010 Division Streets.