Name: Sandy B. Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b) (Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
That would be quite frustrating, it seems that they should be assisting you in some way! I wonder if the local Extension Service, or maybe the Conservation District (formerly the Soil Conservation District) people could be of any help.
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer C/F temp conversion