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Information of Interest!
CLAY TOWNSHIP PHRAGMITES 
PUBLIC MEETING
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Clay Township Hall
4710 Pte Tremble, Clay Twp., MI 48001
9 TO 10 AM 10 TO 10:30 AM 10:30 AM TO NOON
CLAY TWP. PHRAGMITES PROGRAM
(Similar to last year's presentation) 		DUCKS UNLIMITED PRESENTATION
D.U. Phragmites Control Program		 PHRAGMITES CONTROL WORKSHOP
(Similar to last year's program)

It's official!
Recycling is back in Clay Township at the same site - 9625 Ainsworth.
Latest Information on Ferry Rate Increase Request!

Champion's Auto Ferry's Proposed Rate Increase Suspended

Contact: Judy Palnau, 517-241-3323

Agency:  Michigan Public Service Commission

Release Date: April 17, 2012

April 17, 2012 - The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued an order resulting in the

suspension of Champion's Auto Ferry's proposed rate increases for ferry service between Harsens Island and

Algonac until June 1, or until further order by the MPSC.

The company on March 1 filed a tariff with the MPSC proposing rate increases of $1 on most of its scheduled fares.

On March 28, the MPSC suspended rates for 30 days and scheduled a hearing before an administrative law judge.

At the April 12 hearing, the company and the MPSC staff stipulated to postpone the effective date of the rate

increase to June 1 or by order of the Commission, whichever comes first.  The company is also required to submit

certain information to support its rate increase request.

The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Case No. T-1866

For more information about LARA, please visit www.michigan.gov/lara 

Interested persons may read the pertinent documents at the following link.

The Association has submitted a comment (document #19 on above link) to the MPSC in this matter.

As of today, May4, 2012,  after 3 days of hearings, staff is recommending to the commission not to grant the requested increase. Shortly, much of the testimony should be available on the website under e-docket U-01866.
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Lake Level Bulletins


Lake St. Clair
MEETING SCHEULE!
The Board of Directors meets monthly on the 2nd Saturday

at 9:30AM January through April and at 9:00AM May through December in the Lions Hall.
This meeting is open and all members and interested individuals are welcome to attend.

     Before attempting to reserve Browne's Field check our Calendar for available dates and

Call "Cindy Pilato" at:
734-718-8192
to reserve your date.

Just click on button to see our Calendar for the year

HISCFA Calendar

Interested in controlling Phragmites on your property?

Please read the synopsis of the  Phragmite Control Program

Clay Township Phragmites Advisory Board, PO Box 429 Algonac, MI 48001, 810-519-2985.

Check out what's happening in your neighborhood!
The link to "Discover the Blue" covers events along the river from Harsens Island (Clay) to Port Austin along the shores of Lake Huron.

And, follow the link to "RELEVANT TOPICS" to read the short but important State Supreme Court ruling on the Lucky Seven appeal. 

Have you ever wondered about traffic on the St. Clair River during thr early years of the 19th century.
Well,
Welcome Aboard! Take a trip from Detroit to the hotels in the St. Clair Flats and Harsens Island on steamers of the White Star Line Circa 1900 to 1936. Read more about the interesting stops along the river and see how they have changed. Follow the link to the historical society's website on the left panel and look for the brochure.
and
check on a Vintage USCG rescue craft.
           A 1930s Coast Guard rescue craft once used at the Chicago Coast Guard station at Navy Pier in Chicago, Ill., has been restored and launched in Michigan. After the vessel was retired from duty, it was sold and eventually found its way to Nantucket, Mass., where it was used as an outdoor exhibit for 10 years. Maritime enthusiast Jeff Shook acquired the boat in order to restore it and help publicize the efforts of the Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy in preserving an historic 1909 U. S. Life Saving Service 36-foot Motor Life Boat, which is the last surviving craft of its type where the crew was awarded Gold Medal.
To learn more about these efforts visit Lighthouse Digest

A Special Thank you
The Board of Directors takes this opportunity to express their appreciation to all who will return their 2012 membership applications. It is with your help that we continue to serve island interests. It is not too early to plan on joining your association and reserve your copy of the 2012 Delta News. After you receive your 2012 edition, take a moment to check our advertisers both on our board at the Ferry and in the Delta News. Patronize their businesses and services whenever a need arises.
               
For more information, contact us at:
HISCFA
P. O. Box 51
Harsens Island, MI 48028
or

email us


Please consult the most recent Newsletter for more information.


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(Posted 5/8/12)