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All doors were 1 boy in possession of several knives was several break-ins within locked at approximately 8:15 a.m., but Seniors apprehended near the high school by were reopened just before 8:30 a.m„ East Jordan police and the county sher­ Charlevoix County, was found following the police taking the boy into iff's office and taken into custody on custody. Funding Tuesday, Nov. 24. by East Jordan police officer Superintendent Hansen applauded BY B. J. CONLEY The boy, who is a suspect in several the school staff for their reaction to the City manager of Boyne City, CHARLEVOIX-The break-ins within Charlevoix County, Clyde Payton, who is the incident. Michael Cain, shows the appear­ Charlevoix County Com­ was found by East Jordan police officer "This morning's incident was a ance of the signs the city will place mission on Aging board Clyde Payton, who is the school re­ school resource officer. type of situation that we had planned in areas where work by the city will learned of cutbacks from source officer. Paytori found the boy in and trained for and our staff did an ex­ be performed. The signs notify resi­ the state of Michigan's Office a wooded area near the high school assistance of a sheriff's deputy. The po­ cellent job." Hansen thanked the city's dents of public meetings to be held of Services to the Aging at a with his girlfriend who is a student at lice found two more knives on him. police department and the sheriff's of­ concerning the work. board meeting on Monday, the school. East Jordan Police Chief, Dan fice for the swift response. Nov.30. Payton found a knife on the boy. Reece, commended Officer Payton for The 15-year-old was taken to the The state office has an The 15-year-old bolted and. was chased his quick action in keeping the schools Charlevoix County Probate Court of­ Signs, overall reduction of nearly by the officer. He was apprehended on safe. fices. His name is being withheld be­ 14 percent and expects a North Street by Officer Payton with the East Jordan Public Schools super­ causehe is a minor. sharp curtail in services. Facilities But, David Emmel, interim director for the Commis­ sion on Aging in Charlevoix and Bus County, said that the AT- ^ p- r ontkm Summer Breezes county's senior millage Stops \tfould soften the blow. A Far Cry from ^ "Our COA is mostly s funded by a millage, so it BY B.J. CONLEY won't be affected by state BOYNE CITY — Despite and federal cuts so much," the efforts of the city to keep a Emmel said. "It will have bus stop, Indian Trail bus minimal impact." service has eliminated its The state's Office of travel into the Boyne City stop Services to the Aging funds at McDonald's restaurant. The the Area Agency on Aging closest bus service will be Boyne Falls. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 The city had written to state representatives and to the Governor, but the bus service is cutting costs. The effective date to stop service into Boyne Internet ?; ' , City was Dec. 1.. City manager Michael Unlimited Hours. No Contracts! Cain reported on the new + public hearing notice signs at the city commission meeting « FREE 24/7 Technical Support on Nov. 24. He said the signs • Instant Messaging - keep your buddy list! are part of an effort to im­ «10 e-mail addresses with Webmail! 1. , '?j> ----^:^ prove communication be­ • Custom Start Page - news, weather & more! .. nSj' .•> r«- tween the city and the citizens. Surf up to 6X faster! 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Sattrtitmrn 112 S LAKE ST, EAST JORDAN • 231-536-1400 WWW.MIBANKOWNED.COM Search for foreclosures at www.MiBankOwned.com F?0 Box 205, Boyne City, Ml 49712 • www.CharlevoixCountyNews.com • (989) 732-8160 • [email protected] Page 2 • Charlevoix County News December 3, 2009 CALL (989) 732-8160 FAX (888) 240-5499 ocal News EMAIL:[email protected] ** # ENGAGEMENT Grover - Streufert V Roderic>and Bonnie Grover of East Jordan, as well as Tim and Kelli Streufert of East Jordan, an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Tabitha **«£.. , -** '*V Marie Grover and Andrew Thomas Streufert. Tabitha is a graduate of East Jordan High School and has completed her Associate of Arts and ABOVE: Overseeing the Certificate of Hospitality and Casino Management at operation of the Boyne North Central Michigan College. She is currently Boyne Valley Food Pantry Valley Food Pantry are (from right); Bill Cousineau, Pastor employed by Boyne Mountain. Wayne McKenney, Sally Andrew is also a graduate of East Jordan High McKenney, Vida Massey and School and has completed his certificate of Com­ Penny Massey. puter Aided Design at North Central Michigan Col­ Up and Running lege. He is currently employed by The Home Depot. The wedding is August 28, 2010 at the Light­ Three-Fold Increase in Traffic by Second Week of Operation house Missionary Church in East Jordan. Engagement Announcements can be e-mailed BY JIM AKANS * dally right now when there are so many come at our pantry." tg [email protected] people falling through the cracks, par­ So far, most of the recipients visit­ What began as a seed of an idea ticularly those who are underemployed ing the pantry reside in the west side of this past August is now a reality, and and suddenly find themselves unable to , the county, primarily in the Boyne Val­ quickly gaining momentum as the cover their basic food costs." ley area. As the program grows, addi­ f^entral l akc number of recipients visiting the new The Boyne Valley Food Pantry re­ tional guidelines may be established for Boyne Valley Food Pantry has in­ ceives donations for area churches, utilizing the pantry. creased three-fold since the facility businesses and individuals in both non- Boyne Valley Food Pantry hours TTeasureQest opened on November 19th. • perishable food items as well as money are Thursdays from 2 pm until 5 pm. CONSIGNMENT & RESALE "This came together very fast" that is utilized to purchase food items The exception is they will be open on , states Pastpr Wayne McKenney of the arid suppliesthrough the Manna Proj- Wednesdays instead of Thursdays the he Ultimate Curiosity 5^opi J u Boyne Falls United Methodist Churcii/1 ' ect'in Petdskey. week Christmas and New Years. Conveniently located downtown "Penny Massey originally came up with "We currently do not have specific The pantry is located at 3031 Main s Wedding Gowns Central Lake at 2433 N. Main (M-88) the idea of starting a food pantry, our qualifications for individuals using the Street in Boyne Falls. To make food or & Tux Rentals 231-544-3333 • Mon-Sat 10 am*5 pm congregation joined in, and soon after pantry," notes Bill Cousineau, who also monetary donations, please stop by the St. Augustine Church became in­ spearheads the Food Pantry project. "If pantry during hours of operation or volved." someone doesn't have the money to buy contact Bill Cousineau at (231) 549- il I lilt II II AllfC* Pastor McKenney adds, "We feel their food and they live in the 2230. Oouniv News this is much needed in this area, espe- Charlevoix County area, they are wel- Published Weekly BOYNE CITY POLICE 4:28pm: 2 vehicle private property Owner was located and moved car. on Thursday. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 dam:age accident in the 300 block of E 6:06pm: Unlocked vehicle in the 100 12:27am: Arrested male subject for Water St.