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8 Thursday, October 31, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com

Bronson

Obstetrics &

Gynecology

Specialists

has wel-

comed

Jessica

Ramirez,

DO, and

Brendan M.

Collins, DO,

to its team.

Both doc-

tors are board-certified in obstetrics

and gynecology, providing compre-

hensive health care to patients at

all stages of life, said spokesperson

Marcie McCann.

They will be delivering babies at

the Birthplace at Bronson Battle

Creek Hospital.

“Every day I am excited about

work. OB-GYN is a unique field that

encompasses many aspects of health

on the spectrum of life. I feel privi-

leged to support patients during some

of the most exciting and emotionally

taxing moments of their lives. I strive

to deliver compassionate and unbi-

ased care, working together to help

patients achieve their health goals,”

said Collins.

Collins completed his residency

in obstetrics and gynecology at St.

Francis Hospital and Medical Center

in Hartford,

Conn., and

earned his

Doctor of

Osteopathic

Medicine from

Michigan State

University.

With nine

years of expe-

rience in the

field, he was

most recently

affiliated with Grace Health.

Ramirez completed her resi-

dency in obstetrics and gynecology

at Corewell Health Butterworth

Hospital in Grand Rapids, and

received her Doctor of Osteopathic

Medicine from Arizona College of

Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern

University in Glendale, Ariz.

“I became a doctor to help others.

It’s incredibly rewarding to posi-

tively impact someone’s life,” said

Ramirez.

Both doctors are currently accepting

new patients.

Bronson Obstetrics & Gynecology

Specialists is located at 3238 Capital

Ave. SW in Battle Creek.

For more information or to schedule

an appointment, call (269) 979-

or visit https://bronsonhealth.us/bbc-

obgyn.

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Pastors and ministers in Battle

Creek will gather at 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 3, at City Hall

and walk to the Sojourner Truth

Monument in a “Prayer Walk.”

The prayer walk is being led by

members of the clergy who are pray-

ing for a safe, peaceful and fair elec-

tion, and one that will be respected

and accepted by the citizens of all

communities, said a press release

from Second Missionary Baptist

Church.

The prayer walk is not a political

event that endorses candidates or

encourages people to vote a certain

way. There will be no political signs

allowed.

Three prayers will be said at the

monument: one for communities

across the country to have a fair

and safe election; the second will be

prayed for the will of the people to

be respected; and the final prayer will

be for those who are electedto serve

in the best interests of the people, the

press release stated.

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are welcome to attend. Those who

choose not to walk cangather at

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p.m.

‘Prayer Walk’ for peaceful

election is slated for Nov. 3

LEROY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE

The Leroy Township Board will conduct a Public Hearing on November 7, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Leroy Township Community Build-

ing, 8146 4 Mile Road, East Leroy, MI 49051, as required under State of Michigan Public Act 188 of 1954, Public Improvements.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear any objections to the special assessment roll for Wastewater Special Assessment District

No. 1, as outlined under Leroy Township Resolution 2024-10-01, and as adopted by the Leroy Township Board on October 17, 2024.

The creation of the Wastewater Special Assessment District No. 1 and the proposed special assessment roll shall be necessary to pay

for those improvements to the Edgebrook Pump Station O-2. The special assessment district shall consist of the following parcels of

land within Leroy Township:

1. Parcel No. 14-012-015-50- 26.083 +/- acre parcel with improvements being located adjacent to 3971 Capital Avenue, SW.
   Said parcel is owned by Caribbean MHC Owner, LLC, and contains the following legal description:
   LEROY TWP. SEC.1 T3S R8W N 20 ACRES S 5/8 NW1/4 EXC W 660 FT ALSO THAT PART W1/2 NE1/4 LYING W OF W’LY
   R/W M-66 & N OF S LINE N 20 ACRES OF S 5/8 NW1/4 EXTENDED E TO W’LY R/W M-


2. Parcel No. 14-012-006-00- 3971 Capital Avenue, SW. Said parcel is owned by Caribbean MHC Owner, LLC, and contains
   the following legal description:
   LEROY TWP. SEC.1 T3S R8W N 57 ACRES OF NW1/4 EXC COM S89DEG 43’E 23.5 FT FROM NW COR SEC S89DEG 43’E 309.
   FT S1DEG 04’W 312.58 FT S88DEG 43’W 295.42 FT N1DEG 29’W 320.78 FT TO BEG.
   In order to appeal the amount of any special assessment, affected owners or parties with an interest must protest the proposed
   assessment. This may be done by filing a protest by the hearing date, by letter addressed to the Township Clerk at 8156 4 Mile Road,
   East Leroy, MI 49051, or by protesting at the hearing. An owner or party having an interest in the real property affected by the special
   assessment may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of
   the special assessment roll if that special assessment is protested at said hearing.
   Periodic redeterminations may be made without further notice to record owners or parties having an interest in the real property.
   A copy of the proposed special assessment roll is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Leroy Township
   Office, 8156 4 Mile Road, East Leroy, MI 49051, or via the Leroy Township website at http://www.leroytwp-calhounmi.gov.
   Nicole Hardish, Leroy Township Clerk
   8156 4 Mile Road
   East Leroy, MI 49051
   (269) 979-