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8 Thursday, July 18, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com

SHELLY KEHRLE-SULSER Executive Editor A growing local business that start- ed in Augusta at the former Askler’s Pharmacy celebrated the opening of its fifth location in Battle Creek Saturday. The liquidation firm Bin and Pallet Co. also has stores in Portage and Athens in addition to a local ware- house. “I’m so excited that the community’s here,” said owner Melissa Brink as she opened the doors to a long line of waiting customers, “and that we are hopefully able to provide a great spot for people to come and save some money. We’re welcoming people into a safe space. We have a nice little coffee bar and a lend- ing library. Good meeting place for friends and family.” Nearly 100 percent of the inventory, she said, is purchased from “big box” retailers such as Target, Sam’s Club, Amazon and Lowe’s, she said. “And then we do have a couple of

Bin & Pallet Co. holds grand opening at new location

Bin and Pallet Co. owner Melissa Brink, center, greets the crowds lined up at the door for the July 13 grand opening at 700 N. 20th Street. (Shopper News photo by Shelly Kehrle-Sulser) small local businesses that do provide us inventory that we purchase at wholesale,” said Brink, who oper- ates the business with husband, Jeff. “So, we have like Shelby’s Treasures

is one of them where she makes 3D printed figures and then I purchase them and sell them in my store. And we’re looking at expanding that in the future to provide wholesale for

other businesses.” The Brinks are originally from Crystal Lake, Ill. but moved to Michigan to follow Jeff’s career. Now, they employ 30 people across all five locations. “I sell the same stuff as other stores but at a discount,” said Melissa. At the grand opening, people were able to take advantage of a new clearance shelf where products are “50-percent off our already reduced pricing.” “Our normal pricing is 40 to 70-percent off retail, depending on the quantity of the item,” she explained as the new location at 700 N. 20th Street buzzed with eager shoppers during the grand opening. “We did create a bulk buy area where people can purchase items by the box instead of individually so that’s good for people maybe want- ing to supply a classroom or donate somewhere or maybe Christmas See BIN on 9

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The City of Battle Creek is seek- ing members for a new, volunteer Community Oversight Board, and is asking for applications to be submit- ted by Monday, Aug. 5. The board was established with City Commission approval, and several years of work throughout the community, said city spokesperson Jessica Vanderkolk. The Community Oversight Board (COB) will be an advisory board to the city manager, reviewing appeals of investigations and findings from community complaints against the Battle Creek Police Department. The COB will also create bridges between the community and law enforcement officers by supporting community education and transparen- cy, providing community perspective on police department practices and policies, and working to build cred- ibility and community trust. The board will have seven members and two alternates who reflect the city’s racial, gender, age, skill and

other demographics as closely as pos- sible:

Up to seven members who live in
the City of Battle Creek; voting mem-
bers; three will represent the NAACP,
Voces and the Burma Center, com-
munity organizations serving and
advocating for marginalized neigh-
bors.

Up to one member who lives in
another municipality that receives
contracted BCPD services.

Two members who live in the
City of Battle Creek; alternates who
will attend all meetings and have the
rights, responsibilities and obliga-
tions of members in those members’
absence.
In addition, the City of Battle
Creek Human Resources director and
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offi-
cer will serve as ex-officio and non-
voting members.
Members must attend meetings at
least quarterly, as well as mandatory
training sessions.
They must also participate in com-

munity engagement activities and additional relevant training opportuni- ties. Members can serve two consecutive three-year terms. The following may not serve on the COB: current City of Battle Creek employees (except the HR director and DEI officer, as described); immediate relatives of city employees (siblings, children, spouses/partners, parents, or household members); active employees of other area law enforcement agencies and their immediate relatives; former or retired law enforcement officers who worked in Calhoun County. People may visit battlecreekmi.gov/ BoardsAndCommissions to apply online or download the application form to fill out and mail or drop off at City Hall. Those who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application can contact the city manager’s office at (269) 966- or [email protected].

City looking for members for new oversight board

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