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Everyone of us at ADPS would like to thank our community for the continued support. We love each and everyone of you and strive to be the best public servants we can be for our entire community.
APS does a great job 💕👍
Love you Kelli♥️. Mama P
Thank you Officer Kelli!
Love Officer Kelli, you are the best.
Proud of you❤️
Thank you ADPS!! There are many amazing officers that protect our community but I’d have to say Lucy Jo is the cutest❤️🤷🏻♀️😂😂
Several hundred people took part in a peaceful protest march along Michigan Ave in downtown Marshall this evening to protest the death of George Floyd and to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Marshall Public Safety Chief Scott McDonald, Marshall Police Chief Josh Lankerd and Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley walked alongside the protesters.
Hey there’s me
Peaceful. Good. They did it right.
I hope more videos will be shared of how amazing that protest was
Will there be another?
We will see how peaceful it is after the sun goes down hoping it stays that way
Governor lifts stay-at-home order; eases library restrictions
Yesterday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifted the stay-at-home order and the order that closed libraries across the state. This new executive order (2020-110) allows libraries to reopen, subject to guidelines established in several executive orders.
Our outside dropbox is OPEN, effective immediately, and patrons are encouraged to return their items, including MeLCat items.
Please be patient with us as we slowly navigate reopening. We are just as excited as you are, but there are many pieces that need to fall into line and it will take some time. Staff will return on-site next week to check-in returned materials, process new materials, ready the building, train on new procedures, and prepare for curbside service.
“We know that our community is excited to return to the library, and so are we! We're working hard to adjust the logistics of our phased reopening with this surprise announcement, and appreciate your patience. We have missed seeing all of you, and look forward to beginning curbside service in the next few weeks,” ADL Director Cynthia Stanczak said.
We will continue to phase in services gradually, consistent with executive orders, OSHA & MIOSHA standards, and public health guidelines. The health and safety of our patrons and staff is our highest priority, so please expect some new procedures when the library reopens.
Please watch our website and Facebook page for updates. More details about how curbside service will work at ADL will be shared in the coming days.
YAY!!
Don't forget to tune in this Thursday evening for Goodnight with Dolly, as Imagination Library founder Dolly Parton reads selected books from the collection. Did you miss the others? Click below for the YouTube playlist to watch them.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family’s income.
Supported by donations and the Albion District Library, if you live in the greater Albion area and have children below age 5, you can sign up to receive free books mailed directly to your child at home by following this link: imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability. You can register online or request a printed application.
Goodnight with Dolly - YouTube
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Dolly reads select Imagination Library books, all carefully chosen for their appropriate content at this moment in time. #StayHome #WithMe #ReadWithMe #Goodn...
Pastor Paul Koehn of St. Paul's Lutheran Church was among many church leaders, community leaders, and city residents invited to speak at this peaceful call for unity on Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Holland Park. Organizers were Ronnie Sims and Sonya Brown, both of Albion.
City of Albion Mayor Dave Atchison talks about the community partners and the work it took to make this weekend's coronavirus testing by the Michigan National guard such a success reaching almost 700 people.
Where is his mask???? Just asking
Too bad they include ALL of the MHS grads, as it's always been done.
Mass testing for COVID-19 will take place this Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Opportunity High School, 225 E. Watson Street in Albion.
Testing is being conducted by the National Guard with follow up results, whether positive or negative, being provided by the Calhoun County Health Department, Deputy Health Officer Brigette Reichenbach said.
People can drive up, can bring others, should bring valid identification and everyone should stay in their cars and wear masks or face coverings. Testing is FREE, no doctor's order nor pre-registration is required. Walk-up testing is also allowed and those folks are also asked to keep their distance from others, to provide valid ID and wear masks. Results should come back in 48 to 72 hours, said Reichenbach.
The purpose of the mass testing in Albion this weekend is to make it accessible in an area that has a lack of health care providers. People who are not symptomatic and want a test can get a test at this event, too, said Reichenbach, who said another purpose for the event is to not only help individuals find out if they have COVID-19 but to help the county keep track of the infection rate.
“The testing is just a snapshot in time," she said. "It's true, you could leave there and go to a gas station or someone could cough on you and you could get infected but we encourage people to get tested so we get a better idea of where we stand in the county." All Calhoun County residents of all ages welcome.
Any antibody testing?
If it's not the antibody test its tells you only that you aren't infected at that moment in time. It doesn't tell you whether or not you've been infected in the past, recovered and possibly have immunity. Unless you have symptoms or know you've been around a person confirmed to be currently ill from Covid-19, it's a waste of time.
Thanks but no thanks
Not doin’ it.
Calhoun Residents only?
Angela Proudfit Whitesell
MPS SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR LUNCHES ANNOUNCED
Lunches will cease to be delivered as of Friday, May 29th. Please adhere to the schedule and share with friends and family. Thank you Marshall Public School system, Substance Abuse Prevention Services (Harry Bonner Sr.) and Elijah Armstrong Jr for your commitment to the youth of Albion and making sure that families received nutritious meals in their neighborhood during the remainder of the school year.
Opportunity High School
11:30-12:30
Harrington Elementary
11:30-12:30
McIntosh Park
11:15-11:45
Holland Park
12:00-12:30
OakMeadow Apartments
11:15-11:45
Kids N Stuff
12:00-12:30
For more information contact the Food Service of the Marshall Public Schools at (269) 781-1323.
The boil water advisory for Irwin Ave and S Clinton St has been lifted. from Albion Department of Public Safety : Nixle
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The Public Services Department has lifted the boil water advisory for Irwin Ave and S Clinton St effective immediately.Advisory is for South Clinton St. and Irwin Ave
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A boil water advisory has been issued for the 100 and 200 blocks of Irwin Ave, but not including 101 Irwin Ave and for the 800 and 900 blocks of N. Clinton St. This is a precautionary advisory ...Not to mention 601 Manor Drive!
Gas Main Break from Albion Department of Public Safety : Nixle
Gas Main Break from Albion Department of Public Safety : Nixle
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Irwin Ave is closed between Church St and Finley Rd (27 Mile) due to a gas main break in the 800 block of Irwin Ave. Due to the high winds out of the west residents in the city east of the location .....Albion College News from Facebook
"While change is long overdue and any action will be insufficient compared to the injustice that has taken place, I believe that action must be taken NOW." Read President-Elect Johnson's message by following the link below.
President-Elect Johnson: Albion Must Be Boldly and Courageously Anti-Racist - Albion College
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An Albion College education. It's hands-on. It's the liberal arts. It's career readiness. It's providing you the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need to succeed in college, in your career, a...Well said, President-elect Johnson. As a parent of an Albion student, thank you for committing to foster deeper discussions of systemic racism, America's worst historical legacy. Looks like that discussion is beginning already on this page.....
As an Albion College alum, I agree. We must do something about the very serious long-standing ongoing epidemic of vicious, disgusting, racist black-on-white violent crime.
Glad I chose Albion, Go Brits !
Wow!
Thank you for this bold statement, Dr. Johnson. Your words are important, and they are necessary, as is the action that you rightly say must take place, now. Welcome to Albion, and thank you.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR DEPOSIT AND BE ENTERED TO WIN A MACBOOK AIR! When you submit your enrollment deposit prior to June 1, you’ll be entered into the drawing for a chance to win. Deposits received from May 2 - June 1 are eligible.
Enrollment Deposit - Albion College
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An Albion College education. It's hands-on. It's the liberal arts. It's career readiness. It's providing you the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need to succeed in college, in your career, a...You have till Monday to qualify for the Michigan 2020 Promise! We will cover 100% of tuition for MI families making under $65K. Those making over $65K can get up to $136K in scholarships too. Students who are MI residents are eligible, learn more below! albion.edu/mi20promise!
Michigan 2020 Promise - Albion College
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An Albion College education. It's hands-on. It's the liberal arts. It's career readiness. It's providing you the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need to succeed in college, in your career, a...
That’s a wrap on the 2019-2020 academic year for the Pleiad. Thank you for your continued support as we made tremendous growth throughout the... interesting... year. It has been a blast to bring you the latest Albion news and interact with our loyal followers. As we transition into summer, continue to stay home and stay safe, but don’t forget to reach out to friends and family. Don’t worry, we’ll be back in August to continue our awesome student-journalism work for you.
Well done! Your alumni readers appreciate all of your editorial contributions to The Pleiad.
This was amazing work!!! Thank you for showing that journalistic integrity still exists. I also appreciate the Pleiad staff's ability to adapt to unknown changes. This academic experience has provided you all with many unforseen and unique situations and throughout it all the staff has provided a voice not for just those on campus, but all who sought out information. You have raised the journalistic bar high! This alumna is looking forward to future editions, and to those seniors graduating I know you will achieve greatness in your next area of life.
Very well done Pleiad staffers. It’s been a pressure-packed year. This alumnus looks forward to seeing you in August.
Get to know more about Albion College’s 17th President, Dr. Matthew Johnson.
www.albionpleiad.com/2020/04/introducing-albions-17th-president-dr-mathew-johnson/
Introducing Albion’s 17th President: Dr. Mathew Johnson
www.albionpleiad.com
Following former Albion College President Mauri Ditzler’s retirement announcement, the college began a four-month-long search to find Ditzler’s successor. After sorting through nearly 100 candidat...Despite their visitors being gone, the animal inhabitants of Whitehouse Nature Center have no knowledge of the current pandemic.
www.albionpleiad.com/2020/04/whitehouse-nature-center-remains-open/
Whitehouse Nature Center Remains Open
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Students have gone home. Faculty and staff are no longer required to work from their offices on campus. Administration works from home. But one group has not left campus. Wildlife continues to roam…More Albion News from Facebook
Michigan Municipal League
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has lifted the stay at home order. Join us for a webinar on what that exec order means for municipalities, Open Meetings Act & more, June 8, 10am. Register now. bit.ly/2z4nPT0Governor Gretchen Whitmer has lifted the stay at home order. Join us for a webinar on what that exec order means for municipalities, Open Meetings Act & more, June 8, 10am. Register now. bit.ly/2z4nPT0
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And another one! The market right now is on 🔥! This new construction 3 bedroom 2 bath on a double lot wasn’t going to last long and it didn’t. #BuildingABetterAlbionAnd another one! The market right now is on 🔥! This new construction 3 bedroom 2 bath on a double lot wasn’t going to last long and it didn’t. #BuildingABetterAlbion
We have a new record for the Ocqueoc River! The hoist at the Ocqueoc River sea lamprey trap met its match last week when Hammond Bay Biological Station (HBBS) technicians, Trisha Searcy and Tyler Bruning (pictured), discovered a record number of adult sea lamprey in a single Ocqueoc River trap – 2,363! The trap was so full that the hoist couldn’t lift the slimy load from the water, so Tyler and Trisha dipped the sea lamprey out one writhing net-full at a time.
Sea lamprey traps across the Great Lakes are operated in partnership among the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, tribes, and other contracted entities. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on travel, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) staff at HBBS are operating traps on local streams through an agreement with the GLFC and USFWS. Procurement of live sea lamprey by HBBS staff is essential to USGS and GLFC-funded research efforts to develop and test control methods for sea lamprey, as well as the GLFC’s communications program. Northeastern Michigan, where HBBS is located, is the “sea lamprey capital” of the Great Lakes - more sea lamprey are trapped there than any other location. Consequently, operation of those traps is also critical to the GLFC’s ability to track sea lamprey population sizes over time.
On the day of the record-setting single-trap catch (Sunday, May 24), Tyler and Trisha also trapped a record 2,843 total sea lamprey from the Ocqueoc River, breaking the previous record of 1,414 by more than double. In total that weekend, Tyler and Trisha removed almost 6,000 sea lamprey from three streams: the Ocqueoc River, Cheboygan River and Carp Lake Outlet. The total collection so far this spring is 8,500 sea lamprey. Current trap efforts will continue through June!
For anyone wondering: the record-setting trap catch does not indicate an exceptionally large or increasing Great Lakes sea lamprey population. More likely the large catch reflects the rapid temperature change in northeastern Michigan from below-freezing temperatures in early-to-mid May to much warmer temperatures in late May, when this catch occurred. Warming water triggers sea lamprey movement in streams, and the rapid change in weather this year likely kick-started the migration in a big way, causing most of the sea lamprey to migrate over a few days as opposed to a few weeks, which is more typical. Most of this year’s total catch to-date occurred during a single weekend, supporting the rapid start to the spawning season as an explanation for the large catch, as opposed to a larger sea lamprey population in general.
Oh, and did you notice those great masks?
Photo credits: Tyler Bruning, USGS (photo on left); Andrea Miehls, GLFC (photo on right).
#GreatLakesScience #scicomm #fish #sealamprey #invasivespecies
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Tuesday March 17th, 2020
Albion MI 49224
SUBJECT: Notification that your water service line is unknown
Dear Water Customer
Your drinking water service line material is unknown, but the City of Albion is working toward identifying service line materials throughout the water supply. Because your service line material is unknown, there is the potential that some or all of the line could be made of lead or galvanized pipe that was previously connected to lead. People living in homes with a lead service line have an
increased risk of exposure to lead from their drinking water.
Why are you receiving this letter?
Lead can cause serious health and developmental problems, especially in developing fetuses and young children.
If your home service line contains lead you are at an increased risk of lead exposure
This letter serves to notify you of this risk and provides information to help you reduce the risk of lead exposure.
What can I do to reduce my risk?
Review the enclosed flier for steps you can take to reduce your exposure to lead in drinking water. In addition to your service line, other plumbing in your home may contain lead and could increase the levels of lead in your drinking water. These may include faucets, valves, and soldered joints.
It is recommended that homeowners contact a licensed plumber and have a plumbing assessment done to determine if your in-home plumbing is a source of lead in your drinking water.
Please contact the City of Albion at 517-629-7866 if you have questions regarding this letter.
Please visit Michigan.gov/MILeadSafe for more information about sources of lead and what you can do to reduce your exposure.
For additional information about your water system, or a copy of Albion Water System's Consumer Confidence Report, an annual report on what is in your drinking water, please Lindsey Collins at 517-629-7866.
Sincerely,
Jay Loomis
Water Foreman
517-629-7866
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So are we all responsible to find out if their service lines have lead or not?
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