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Are you planning to attend our Community Picnic on August 1st?

Come join us for lunch, live music off of Lake Charlevoix, and our silent auction with unique and cool items!

Here are a few of the fantastic items we will feature at our silent auction.

United Nations Hand-carved/painted Artwork

This beautiful and unique art piece is from the United Nations collection.  There will be 2 art pieces up for auction.

Keurig Iced Coffee Machine, Chefman Fast Boil Kettle, Rustic Pie Safe Small Cupboard

Concealed Shelf for Home Protection

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks into auction items!

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We are accepting applications for an alternate position on our Zoning Board of Appeals.  If anyone is interested, please fill out the application and return it to our Clerk, Kristin Baranski.  Please feel free to call the township with any questions. 547-6961

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Hayes Residents: How do you know if your tax payment has been processed?

There is a very simple way to check.  On the homepage of our website, there is a green BSA box on the left hand side where you can make payments and find out other information about your taxes.  Simply click on that prompt, type your parcel number(s) or name in, and you will get the most current update.  If it shows zero balance, your tax payment has been processed and will be deposited ASAP.  If it shows owing, then your payment has not yet been processed/arrived at the hall.

This is a new feature with our BSA Tax Software that is simple and quick

Just a reminder that summer property taxes are due on Monday, September 14th.  The office will be open from 9am-5pm for tax collection.

Questions?  Feel free to contact our Treasurer Julie Collard at treasurer@hayestownshipmi.gov or 231-675-5927.

Hayes Township Residents,

During the July 13 Board of Trustees meeting, the Board discussed the current invoice from the Charlevoix Fire Department in the amount of $109,300. This represents a significant increase from last year’s cost of around $76,000, and the projected contract amount for next year is $125,000.

Like many public services, the cost of fire protection, equipment, personnel, and operational resources has continued to rise. In previous years, the annual fire protection contract could be accommodated within the Township’s regular operating budget. However, the current and projected costs place a substantial demand on Township finances.

To address these increasing expenses while maintaining essential fire protection services, the Board is preparing ballot language for consideration by voters in the November election.

A Special Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m. to review and discuss the proposed ballot language for a Fire Protection Millage. At the July 13 meeting, the Trustees discussed proposing a 0.5-mill levy for a period of three years. If approved by voters, the revenue generated from this millage would be dedicated exclusively to funding the Township’s fire protection contract. Establishing a dedicated millage would provide a transparent funding source for these essential public safety services and allow residents to clearly understand the cost of fire protection.

The Board will continue its discussion and consider the proposed ballot language at the July 27 Special Meeting. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts.

Please take care of yourself, your neighbors, and your pets during this heat wave.

What Should You Do During Extreme Heat?

Stay Hydrated

-Drink plenty of fluids. Encourage others to drink plenty of fluids, too.

-Replace salt and minerals with snacks or a sports drink.

Stay Cool-

-Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible.

-If your home does not have air conditioning, go to your predesignated cool location.

-Wear lightweight, loose clothing and take cool showers or baths.

-Limit your outdoor activity. If you must work outdoors, schedule tasks earlier or later in the day.

Prevent Heat Illness

Check on your friends, family, and neighbors. Help them prevent heat illness. Act fast if you notice someone with symptoms. Anyone can develop heat illness. But, people at greater risk are:

-Older adults

-Infants, children and pregnant women

-People with medical conditions

-Outdoor workers

-People with limited personal resources

-People living in places that lack green spaces

What to Do After Extreme Heat

Take Care of Yourself

-It’s normal to have a lot of bad feelings, stress or anxiety.

-Eat healthy food and get enough sleep to help you deal with stress.

-You can contact the Disaster Distress Helpline for free if you need to talk to someone.

Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Exhaustion is severe and may require emergency medical treatment.

What to look for:

-Heavy sweating

-Cold, pale and clammy skin

-Fast, weak pulse

-Nausea or vomiting

-Muscle cramps

-Tiredness or weakness

-Dizziness-Headache-Passing out

What to do:

-Move to a cool place

-Loosen tight clothing

-Cool the body using wet cloths, misting, fanning, or a cool bath

-Sip water slowly

-Get medical help right away if:

• • Vomiting occurs
  • Symptoms last longer than 1 hour or get worse
  • Confusion develops

Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke is deadly and requires emergency medical treatment.

What to look for:

-High body temperature (104°F or higher)

-Hot, red, dry or damp skin

-Fast, strong pulse

-Headache-Dizziness

-Nausea-Confusion-Passing out

What to do:

–Call 911 right away, then:

-Move to a cool place

-Cool the body using wet cloths, misting, fanning, or a cool bath

-Do NOT give the person anything to drink

–Adapted from the American Red Cross