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BOIL WATER ADVISORY: East Bay Township Water System Contamination

𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: The East Bay Township public water supply lost pressure and contamination may have occurred in specific areas (see map). 𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐋 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 Due to a SCADA network communication error that prevented the well systems from operating and resulted in a loss of pressure in the East Bay Township water supply, bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system. Bacteria are generally not harmful and are common throughout our environment. Corrective measures are currently being undertaken to correct the situation. 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. Continue using boiled or bottled water until further notice. These precautionary actions are being taken due to the loss of water pressure in the water distribution system caused by a SCADA network communication error preventing the well systems from operating on June 9th, 2026. Whenever a water system loses pressure for any significant length of time, precautionary measures are recommended. 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐏 𝐎𝐅 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒 The GTC Department of Public Works and its contractor have completed repairs, and water staff will be taking other remedial actions, such as flushing and collecting bacteriological samples from around the system. The samples will be collected to determine whether the water quality meets the state drinking water standards. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤. 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝. For more information, please contact Grand Traverse County DPW at 231-995-6039 or at 2650 LaFranier Road, TC, Ml 49686. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.PDF of Map

June Hiking Devotional: Explore Great Lakes Trails with PCTC

Inspired by our hiking small groups at PCTC, Pastor Julie Delezenne wrote a 12-month hiking devotional to be used by small groups or individuals embarking on hikes in Northern Michigan (or similar climates!). Begin your hike by reading the devotional and closing prayer together and continue with one or more of the listed “practices” during the hike. Suggested hikes listed connect with the theme of the month (but are only suggestions!). May God bless your journey in God’s wonder-full creation. June The Great Lakes Suggested Hikes:  Empire Bluff Trail Whaleback Natural Area “Where I’m From” by Joanne Esser I first belonged to Lake Michigan, To its cold gray waves, sharp whitecaps, Its terrible changeable moods And how it crashes against the rocks I once climbed on.  The never-still voice  Of wind, its power over water- thrilling, A little bit frightening. But also to its splitters of silver, lilting notes Lifted on the tips of splash.  White bright Sun reflected in shards. Vast gleaming. Both at once. Was I born in awe? I rose there, a girl brought so often To the cusp of something. A birthplace to which I keep returning  As if called by that shifting gleam. Child of water, light, ice.  Standing near But rarely entering its chill, its grip. Slippery boundary.  I hold my breath, Balance there on the flat tops of boulders, Chips of solid earth piled at its edge. So many days spent poised on the brink Of land and lake, working to keep equilibrium. Have you ever had the chance to show someone a Great Lake who has never seen one or stood at its shores before?  It is often a thrilling, awe-filled experience:  “Are you sure this is not an ocean?!” “This is FRESH water?!?”   For those of us born, like poet Joanne Esser, near the Great Lakes, or who have lived much of their lives around them, we might be more used to their presence, moods, and vastness, and yet their beauty, mystery, and “greatness” still can take our breath away.  Were we “born in awe”?   In his book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, psychologist Dacher Keltner defines “awe” as: “the feeling of being in the presence of something that transcends your current understanding of the world” (7).    When we experience awe and wonder, Keltner argues, our individual sense of self gives way to realizing we are part of something much larger. In his study, he finds that we developed as humans living in community and as living beings with a physiological, psychological, and communal need for awe and wonder. We need to experience wonder in the world (through art, music, nature, community, encounters with the divine, etc.) in order to be greater in tune with our connection to the world beyond our individual selves. This connection is, of course, necessary for our survival.   In our culture of individualism, materialism, and digital technologies, a rekindling and reconnection to our need for wonder is not just for our pleasure, but essential for our individual and collective well- being. It is hard to stand at the top of the Empire Bluff, looking out over Lake Michigan and not feel a sense of wonder.  It has become quite a popular trail and if you are there in June, you are most likely not hiking alone but with neighbors, even from around the world.  Take some time to listen to the sounds and comments of wonder and awe from your fellow hikers.  Help them take a group/family picture to remember the moment.  Give thanks not only for the wonder of the immense water, but also the joy of connection and community.   During the Hike: Stand at the water’s edge of Lake Michigan.  Repeat the prayer of wonder of Psalm 46: “Be still, and know that I am God.”  Touch the water and place the sign of the cross on your forehead or hand.  Remember your baptism and remember that it connects you not only with the God of the universe, but also with your neighbor and all of creation.   Discuss with a hiking partner or ponder alone:  What are some things that bring you wonder on a daily basis?  What do you love most about living near a Great Lake?   Prayer:  Creator God, your greatness is beyond what we can imagine.  You fill us with awe. Your creation continuously astounds us.  Let that awe transform us and our communities to live in love, care, and connection. Amen.  Bibliography: Esser, Joanne.  “Where I’m From.” In Dunes Review: Literary Journal, Vol 28 No. 2, Fall/Winter 2024. Keltner, Dacher. Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. Penguin Press, 2023.

Visit Our Schools

One of the best ways to know if our schools are right for your child is to simply visit. In a visit, you can gauge a number of things that are immeasurably important to your child’s experience. So don’t be shy! Sign up to take a tour or to have your child shadow a current student. Contact Admissions at 231 995-8477 or [email protected] to make arrangements.

Christ Church of Traverse City Weekly Newsletter – May 24

May 24, 2026 – Weekly Newsletter Posted on May 26, 2026 by Jeff Goodwin Categories: Uncategorized READ HERE!

Christ Church of Traverse City Weekly Newsletter – May 31

May 31, 2026 – Weekly Newsletter Posted on June 1, 2026 by Jeff Goodwin Categories: Uncategorized READ HERE!

YMCA Golf Classic at Crown Golf Club Benefits Local Youth Programs

The YMCA Golf Classic is more than just a day on the course, it’s an opportunity to invest in the future of local kids and teens. Proceeds from this fundraiser directly support YMCA youth programs, helping provide access to childcare, summer camp, youth sports, swim lessons, teen programs, and financial assistance for families in our community. Join us at the Crown Golf Club for a 10:00 AM shotgun start, with registration beginning at 9:00 AM. Registration includes one 4-person team (foursome), golf with cart, meals, contests, prizes, and a meaningful day spent making a lasting impact for youth at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. The post Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Golf Classic appeared first on Grand Traverse Bay YMCA.

YMCA Celebrates Phase 2 Expansion Groundbreaking in Traverse City

Join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone for your YMCA and the community we serve. The Growing for Good Phase 2 Groundbreaking Ceremony marks the official start of the next chapter in expanding our impact, creating more space, greater access, and more opportunities for all. This moment reflects the strength of our community coming together. Through the generosity, support, and belief in our mission, we are building a place where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive. We invite you to be part of this meaningful step forward as we break ground and continue growing for good, together. The post Growing For Good – Phase 2 Groundbreaking appeared first on Grand Traverse Bay YMCA.

Fife Lake Township Hiring Clerk

Click here for the Clerk Vacancy, full posting with instructions: Statutory Duties of Clerk

Spectrum Internet Assist Program Now Available

Spectrum's low-cost high-speed broadband program for low-income students and seniors who qualify is now available in our legacy Charter Michigan markets.   To assist consumers with the eligibility process, Charter has launched a new dedicated Spectrum Internet Assist website: www.SpectrumInternetAssist.com  To Enroll:  Prospective enrollees should call the Spectrum Internet Assist toll-free helpline at 1-844-525-1574 for enrollment assistance. Additional InformationPress Release

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a prayerful, peaceful method of presenting Scripture and the Truths of our Faith to young children in an atmosphere of tranquil joy. It has been used in parishes and schools across the world for more than 60 years. CGS takes place in a prepared space called an Atrium. This space has developmentally appropriate materials for students which will allow them to develop their relationship with Christ through Sacred Scripture and the Traditions of the Catholic Church. If you would like to  learn more, please visit https://www.cgsusa.org/. Additional Resources Overview of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfg9RfBk-fY A catechist at another school describes the Atrium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgVo3PIIUZs Homepage   https://stjoesmhd.com/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=//youtu.be/hfg9RfBk-fY&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 https://www.stmichaelstillwater.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=161260

Free Car Seat Safety Checks Return to East Bay Corners Farmers Market

Join us at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market for FREE car seat safety checks offered by Safe Kids North Shore, led by Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department! Available Dates:June 4th, 2:00-6:00 pmJuly 2nd, 2:00-6:00pmAugust 6th, 2:00-6:00 pmSept 3rd, 2:00-6:00 pmOctober 1st, 2:00-6:00 pmWhat to Expect:-30-60 minute check depending on the car seat and vehicle-Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will review your child’s age, height, and weight to make sure your car seat is the right fit-You’ll learn state laws, best practice recommendations, and the next steps for your child-Technicians will guide your installation of the car seatNo appointment  necessary. Simply join us at the Farmer's Market location!

Community Blood Drive June 25th at East Bay Township—Help Save Lives

East Bay Corners Farmers Market Community Blood DriveThursday, June 252:30 PM – 6:30 PMConference Room1965 North Three Mile RoadTraverse City, MI 49686 Give hope. Donate blood. Join us for a Community Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan and help make a lifesaving difference right here in our community. Just one blood donation can save up to 3 lives! Appointments are preferred:Call 866-642-5663Visit versiti.org/mi or directly schedule here.Or scan the QR code on our flyer. Walk-ins are welcome as schedule allows. Helpful Tip:  Please eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Thank you for helping create a ripple of hope in our community!

East Bay Corners Farmers Market Season Kicks Off Thursdays with Programming

Join in on Thursdays from 2-6pm for fresh produce, local products and more at East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Check out our special events: June 4 – Car Safety Seat Checks (Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority)June 11 – Food Safety at the Market and Home (Grand Traverse Conservation District) & Yoga (East Bay Library) *North Conference Room 5:30-6:30June 18 – Food Preservation Workshop (MSU Extension)June 25 – Blood Drive (Versiti Blood Center of Michigan) *North Conference Room 2:30-6:30July 2 – Car Safety Seat Checks (Grant Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority)July 9 – Yoga (East Bay Library) *North Conference Room 5:30-6:30July 16 – Cross Contamination Food Safety (EB TWP Food Security Advisory Committee)July 23 – TART 3-Mile Trail Promotion (Traverse Area Recreation Trail)July 30 – Cooking Demonstration (SEEDS)August 6 – Car Safety Seat Checks (Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority) & Cooking Demonstration (SEEDS)August 13 – Yoga (East Bay Library) *North Conference Room 5:30-6:30August 20 – TART 3-Mile Trail Promotion (Traverse Area Recreation Trail)August 27 – (No event, Market Only)September 3 – Car Safety Seat Checks (Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority)September 10 – (No event, Market Only)September 17 – TART 3-Mile Trail Promotion (Traverse Area Recreation Trail)September 24 – TBDOctober 1 – Car Safety Seat Checks (Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority)October 8, 15, 22, 29 – (No event, Market Only) Learn more here.   See you on Thursdays at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market!

MDOT: US-31 & 3 Mile Road Construction

East Bay Township: Boards and Commissions

Meetings are livestreamed on YouTube. To view a playback of various East Bay Charter Township meetings, please visit the Government Channel, brought to the public by a partnership between area local municipalities, including East Bay Charter Township, and Land Information Access Association (LIAA). Meeting videos are available for approximately four to six months after the aired meeting. For the Meeting schedule for Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners for 2025, click here.

Fife Lake Township Announces Logo Contest Winner

Winner Winner!  Emily has won the Logo contest!  After careful consideration off all of the applicants… Check out the other submissions ! Click here Thank you all for your time, and talent!

Eagle Scout Project Collects, Respects Worn Flags

Area residents can take advantage of new flag collection boxes in Long Lake, Blair, Almira and Inland Township halls in Grand Traverse and Benzie counties. The hinged oak boxes were constructed by Long Lake Township resident Levi Cederquist as part of an Eagle Scout project. But that isn't all. Cederquist, 18, also collects the flags whenever the boxes get full and retires them by burning them ceremonially and burying their ashes on his family's 14-acre property.

Spectrum Internet Assist Program Available

Spectrum's low-cost high-speed broadband program for low-income students and seniors who qualify is now available in our legacy Charter Michigan markets.   To assist consumers with the eligibility process, Charter has launched a new dedicated Spectrum Internet Assist website: www.SpectrumInternetAssist.com  To Enroll:  Prospective enrollees should call the Spectrum Internet Assist toll-free helpline at 1-844-525-1574 for enrollment assistance. Additional InformationPress Release

Oakwood Cemetery Notice: Jim Colbert

Professional Golfer. He was best known to golf fans for his success on both the PGA Tour and the PGA Champions Tour during a career that spanned from the 1960s to the 21st Century. Born James Joseph Colbert, he starred in both football and golf before an injury at Kansas State University pushed him fully toward the sport in which he would thrive. Turning professional in 1965, he went on to win eight PGA Tour titles, including two in 1983 during his best season on the money list, and later became a dominant force on the senior circuit with 20 PGA Tour Champions victories, highlighted by the 1993 Senior Players Championship. He also served as a key player director during a pivotal era for the PGA Tour, helped bring major professional golf back to Las Vegas, worked as an ESPN golf analyst, and co‑designed the acclaimed Colbert Hills course in Manhattan, Kansas.