The minimum qualifications of this position require at least an Associate Degree in Accounting and/or Business from an accredited college or at least two years related work experience and have a valid Michigan Driver’s license. Bachelors Degree with at least five years of governmental accounting experience in a similar position is preferred.

The candidate should have considerable knowledge of accounts payable and payroll management and procedures including applicable laws and regulations, purchasing polices and procedures, and various contract wage language and work schedules; considerable demonstrated skill in financial analysis and report preparation; and considerable knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting principles. Candidates must have excellent customer relation skills and solid working knowledge of computers system (Microsoft Excel, Word and financial software), and strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and to coordinate work with others, as well as good oral and written communication skills.

Official Applications are available at the City’s website or at Three Rivers City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093. Applicants must submit all of the following: Cover letter, Official Employment Application form, Release of Information form, resume, copy of HS/College diploma or GED (as applicable) and MI Drivers License to: Wayne Petzke, Administrative Services Director, City of Three Rivers, at the above listed address: Ph: (269) 273-1075 (Ext. 104), Fax: (269) 273-3132, Email: wpetzke@threeriversmi.org. Applications accepted until August 20, 2010. Salary: $42,000-$48,000 DOQ, plus excellent benefits. EOE/AA/M/F/H/V.

Notice is hereby given that the Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

At the election, candidates of the Republican Party and Democratic Party seeking nomination to the following public offices are to be voted for in St. Joseph County: US Senator, US Representative in Congress, State Representative, and such other partisan offices that may by law be required to be nominated at the primary. Delegates to the Republican Party and Democratic Party county conventions will be elected at the Primary Election also.

The Ballot will include a proposal to authorize an increase of the St. Joseph County millage for the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority to continue transportation services (.33 of a mill). Full text of the proposals is available by contacting County Clerk Pattie Bender at 467-5602 or at www.StJosephCountyMI.org/clerk.

POLLING PLACES

City of Three Rivers – Riverside Church at 207 East Michigan Avenue

Constantine Township – Township Hall at 165 Canaris

Fabius Township – Township Hall at 13108 Broadway

Flowerfield Township – Township Hall at northeast corner of M-216 and Creglow Road

Lockport Township – Township Hall at northwest corner of Holtom and River Road

Mendon Township – Township Hall at 136 West Main

Park Township – Township Hall at 53640 Parkville Road

Placards with voting instructions will be provided at the polling places. Instruction materials are available in alternate formats upon request, and the polling locations are accessible.

Please contact your City / Township Clerk for information regarding Absentee Ballots. The last day for Absentee Ballots to be mailed is Saturday, July 31, 2010.  AV Ballot Applications are available online or at your local Clerk’s office.

2009 CCR

In case of unforeseen problems or weather, we would reschedule for Friday, June 25th at the same time.  After water service is resumed, you may have rusty water and may need to flush your outside water spigot by letting it run for several minutes.  If you have questions, please call the Department of Public Services at 273-1845.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

DRAFT FIVE YEAR PARKS & RECREATION PLAN

TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:

On June 15, 2010 the City of Three Rivers reviewed the goals and objectives of the Draft Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan. During the televised meeting it was indicated that the plan could be reviewed at the following locations:

City Hall
333 W. Michigan Avenue
Three Rivers MI 49093

Three Rivers Library
902 W. Michigan Avenue
Three Rivers MI 49093

Comments on the plan may be directed in writing or via phone to the City Clerk, Lindsay Howes, at the above address or 269-273-1075 ext105.

Two Public Hearings will be held to listen to public input. The hearings will be held on Tuesday, July 6 at 6:00 pm and Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Both hearings will be held at City Hall at the above address. On July 20th City staff will be available for discussion at 5:00 pm at City Hall.

The plan includes an inventory of City-owned parks, park descriptions, previously obtained grant funding and goals for the parks. It also incorporates the recently completed Trails Master Plan. The parks plan is a means to prepare for future funding opportunities with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment or other sources, provide topics of discussion during the budget process, and guide work that can be completed by City staff.

Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than July 6, 2010. To register, visit any Secretary of State Branch office, the County Clerk’s office, Three Rivers City Hall M-F 8-4:30, or your local clerk’s office. Voter registration forms may also be obtained at specified agencies for clients receiving services through the Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health, the Michigan Jobs Commission, some offices of the Commission for the Blind, or at military recruitment offices for person enlisting in the armed forces.

At the election, candidates of the Republican Party and Democratic Party seeking nomination to the following public offices are to be voted for in St. Joseph County: US Senator, US Representative in Congress, State Representative, and such other partisan offices that may by law be required to be nominated at the primary. Delegates to the Republican Party and Democratic Party county conventions will be elected at the Primary Election also.

The Ballot will include a proposal to authorize an increase of the St. Joseph County millage for the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority to continue transportation services (.33 of a mill). Full text of the proposals is available by contacting County Clerk Pattie Bender at 467-5602 or at www.StJosephCountyMI.org/clerk.

Please contact your City / Township Clerk for information regarding absentee ballots. The last day for absentee ballots to be mailed is Saturday, July 31, 2010.

 Lindsay Howes
Three Rivers City Clerk
273-1075 x105

Marti Brown
Constantine Township Clerk
435-9900

Annette Ashby
Fabius Township Clerk
279-2727

Teresa M. Ives
Flowerfield Township Clerk
244-5215

G. Wayne Timm
Lockport Township Clerk
279-2722

Donna Cupp
Mendon Township Clerk
496-7708

Pat Henderson
Park Township Clerk
279-7860

The project should be completed by June 22nd at which time the water system will be returned to normal operation. If you have any questions please call the DPS office at 273-1845. Thank you for your patience.

Scidmore Park is located at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and Spring Street, across from City Hall.  

Petting Zoo Hours are:

Mothers Day to Fathers Day
Saturday Only – Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Fathers Day to Labor Day
Thursday through Sunday – Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Labor Day to Halloween
Saturday Only – Noon to 5:00 p.m.

2010 Summer Programs are FREE educational programs that will be held in the pavillion just outside of the zoo gates every Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

June 26 – Llama Workshop
July 3 – Avian Wonders
July 10 – Insects
July 17 – Piles of Reptiles
July 24 – Backyard with the Burpee Boys
July 31 – Bunny Bonanza
August 7 – Bird Biology
August 14 – Amazing Anacondas
August 21 – The Burpee Boys’ Turtle Tutorial
August 28 – Country Reindeer Farm

Art in the Park will be held the second Sunday of the month held by the Three Rivers Artist Guild:
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12