Michigan Law requires that anyone under the age of 16 must possess a valid ORV/ATV Safety Certificate when operating an ORV/ATV on land open to the public. The Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office is conducting an ORV/ATV Safety Certificate Course. This classroom course will cover Michigan law and basic ORV/ATV safety. There will be no "hands on" riding instruction; therefore, it is not necessary for participants to bring an ORV/ATV to the class. Participants
under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $25.00 charge for this course. Preregistration is required and acceptance will be on a first come basis. Additional courses may be scheduled at a later date.

The course is scheduled for following dates:
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
All Class Times: 9:00 am to Approx 2:00 pm
Contact the Sheriff's Office 231-587-8686 ext. 415

Location: Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office
Island Lake Annex, Kalkaska, MI
Island Lake Road Between West and W. Kalkaska

Pre-registration Required. Contact: Jill Juoz, 258-8686, Ext. 415

Information: Kalkaska County Sheriff Dave Israel reports that the investigation of a house fire located at 12838 Moorestown Road SE, Fife Lake, Garfield Township has been determined to be arson. The Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office, Kalkaska County Fire Investigation Team and the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall's Office are conducting the investigation.

Refer to CRIME TIPS LINK for Sketch of Suspect.

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Thank you.

Sheriff David A. Israel
Undersheriff Abe C. DeVol