The Iron Area Health Foundation has awarded Bates Township a $3,814 grant to purchase two new automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, that will be placed in the Bates Township Hall and in the work garage. Tom Bucek has provided AED and CPR training to all Bates Township employees and personnel. Shown at the check presentation are Lyle Smithson Jr., IAHF director; Mike Stafford, Bates Township supervisor; and Chris Kent, IAHF board president. (Submitted photo)
