32 Thursday, September 26, 2024 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS http://www.thebattlecreekshopper.com
NOTICE
TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE
CITIES OF BATTLE CREEK & SPRINGFIELD,
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIPS OF BEDFORD, EMMETT & PENNFIELD
AND THE TOWNSHIP OF LEROYNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test will be conducted for the Tuesday, November 5,
2024 General Election, to test the optical scan tabulation equipment to ascertain that it will accurately count the
votes cast for all offices appearing on the ballot. This test is also being conducted to demonstrate the computer
program used to record votes cast. The Public Accuracy Test for each respective jurisdiction, and the Municipal
Early Voting site, will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the following locations:
CITY OF BATTLE CREEK – 10 N. Division, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, Battle Creek, MI 49014
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD – 601 Avenue A, Springfield, MI 49037
BEDFORD CHARTER TOWNSHIP – 115 South Uldriks Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49037
EMMETT CHARTER TOWNSHIP – 621 Cliff Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014
LEROY TOWNSHIP – Community Building, 8146 4 Mile Road, East Leroy, MI 49051
PENNFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP – 20260 Capital Avenue NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017Individuals with disabilities requiring necessary reasonable, auxiliary aids or services, such as signers for the
hearing impaired, and audio tapes of printed material being considered in the Public Test, should contact the
Cities of Battle Creek or Springfield, the Charter Township of Bedford, Emmett and Pennfield or the Township
of Leroy by writing or calling at least one week prior:Victoria L. Houser, City Clerk Kristin R. Vogel, City Clerk Joyce Feraco, Township Clerk
City of Battle Creek City of Springfield Bedford Charter Township
10 N. Division, Room 111 601 Avenue A 115 South Uldriks Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014 Springfield, MI 49037 Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 966-3348 (269) 441-9272 (269) 965-1999Tracy Myers, Township Clerk Nicole Hardish, Township Clerk Kathleen Case, Township, Clerk
Emmett Charter Township Leroy Township Pennfield Charter Township
621 Cliff Street 8156 4 Mile Road 20260 Capital Avenue NE
Battle Creek, MI 49014 East Leroy, MI 49051 Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-0241 (269) 979-9421 (269) 968-8549Notice of Board Vacancy
The Lakeview School District is seeking applications for a vacant position on the Board
of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through
December 31, 2024.Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must be residents of Lakeview, at least 18 years of age, and registered voters.Application Process & Deadline
Interested persons must submit their name, address, and phone number in writing, along
with a letter expressing why they are interested in the board position and their
qualifications for it. After reviewing the submitted materials, interviews with selected
candidates will occur during a public meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024.This information must be received by Monday, September 30, by 4:00 pm. All
applications should be addressed to:Eric Greene, Board of Education President[email protected]
Lakeview School District
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015Information on board membership responsibilities is available online by visiting
lakeviewspartans.org/board and selecting Bylaws. Please direct questions to the Office of
the Superintendent, [email protected] or (269) 565-2400.Minutes from the September, 2024 Board Meeting have
been posted to our Website and can be reviewed at
http://www.pennfieldmi.gov or they are available from the
Township Clerk during regular business hours.-Kathy Case, Clerk
Pennfield Charter Township
20260 Capital Avenue N.E., Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-8549 • FAX (269) 968-2021The Arc of Calhoun County is cel-
ebrating 70 years of service in the
community with a Platinum Jubilee
on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Riverside Golf Club & Banquet
Center, located at 245 E. Columbia
Ave., in Battle Creek.
The Arc of Calhoun County has
been serving individuals with intel-
lectual and developmental disabili-
ties (IDD) and their families in the
community since 1954, said Clare
Tanner, executive director.
What began as an advocacy group
has grown to include education and
programming, said Tanner.
“All efforts have been in pursuit of
the vision for all people with IDD toThe Arc celebrates 70 years with Platinum Jubilee
grow, succeed and have influence in
their community,” Tanner added.
“By supporting The Arc, whether
through attending events such as
the Jubilee, becoming a member,
or being a community site for our
programs, you become a vital part of
promoting social cohesion and creat-
ing an inclusive environment for all,”
said Lisa Wolf, business manager at
The Arc.
There is a fee for tickets; program
participants attend for free.
Proceeds from the Jubilee will sup-
port The Arc’s educational advocacy
program, keeping advocacy services
available to students and families
at no cost, as well as introducing
a new program in partnership with
Community Inclusive Recreation.
“One of the things we continue to
hear is the lack of connection people
with disabilities and their family
members feel, so we are collaborat-
ing with CIR to provide support to a
group of self-advocates who are orga-
nizing themselves to take on commu-nity projects that reduce stigma and
promote inclusion for people with
disabilities,” said Tanner.
At the Platinum Jubilee, attendees
can enjoy table games, a raffle, a
silent auction, a cash bar, and hors-
d’oeuvres.
Sponsorship spots are still available
for the event.
“Calhoun County is so large and
still, after 70 years, there are people
who haven’t heard about [The Arc]
and what we offer,” Wolf said. “My
hope for the next 70 years is to con-
tinue expanding and diversifying our
programs while extending our reach
within the community.”GIVE US
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