School is out, summer is here, and our children are playing outdoors. Bicycles and walkers are on our streets from early morning to twilight. Motorists, please respect speed limits and stop signs. Pedestrians, please keep to the left side of the streets, facing traffic; and at night, wear light-colored garments or reflective accessories that can be seen in the dark. Children should be taught the “rules of the road” and to be extra watchful near the streets. Traffic safety in Loch Alpine is everyone’s responsibility. Reminder that the use of unlicensed motor scooters and motorcycles is not permitted on Loch Alpine streets at any time.

Scio Township leaders, and everyone else, were surprised to learn that our waste hauler, GFL Environmental, has sold Scio's waste contract to Priority Disposal. At the end of May, it was discovered that GFL sold all of its residential waste contracts with its 73 communities, including Scio, across southeast Michigan. 

The LAIA Board contacted Scio directly and learned that they recently met with both GFL and Priority Disposal and secured an agreement that the current GFL contract will be honored with the same services and costs. The Scio Board voted to move forward with Priority Disposal. Scio expects the change in ownership to be seamless, to be effective 7/1, and for information about the change to be communicated directly to customers.