tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49940603514402625212024-02-07T19:12:37.610-05:00Alpine Township Website CompanionThis blog was created in 2008 and reflects on some of the happenings that occurred from 2008 to 2016 under Alex Arends' terms as Township Supervisor. This is not an official Township site and any comments or questions should be sent to arendsa@wmis.netAfterthoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07457719059365915030noreply@blogger.comBlogger1075125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994060351440262521.post-58423323728041656792016-08-10T16:53:00.000-04:002016-08-10T16:54:07.973-04:00COMSTOCK PARK COMMUNITY CELEBRATION <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Afterthoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07457719059365915030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4994060351440262521.post-63720110103650358182016-08-03T15:04:00.002-04:002016-08-03T15:28:55.328-04:00Opportunity to Get involved in Environmental Project<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Tuesday is national<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.nationalflagday.com/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">Flag Day</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in the United States. While it is not a full-blown federal holiday, Flag Day is meant for Americans to recognize the importance of the flag and its place in U.S. history. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Especially now, Tim Lankford of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.legion.org/divisions" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">American Legion National Headquarters</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in Indianapolis told the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-flag-day-etiquette-met-0614-20160613-story.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">Chicago Tribune</span></a>.</span></em><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">His statement comes just days after the worst mass shooting in the country's history when <a href="http://www.voanews.com/content/autorities-pursuing-100-leads-in-mass-killing/3373752.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">Omar Mateen </span></a>went on a rampage at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and injuring 53 others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">"We would hope, or I would hope, the flag symbolizes everything America stands for and its Constitution," Lankford told the newspaper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Commemoration:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The date commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. The entire week, through Saturday, is designated Flag Week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">National holiday:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation for nationwide observance of Flag Day. In 1949, Congress passed legislation — signed by President Harry Truman — that made June 14 national Flag Day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><a href="http://www.usflag.org/flagholidays.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">Flag display</span></a>:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset. If there is inclement weather, an all-weather flag should be used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Orlando victims:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">President Barack Obama declared a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/06/12/presidential-proclamation-honoring-victims-attack-orlando-florida" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">national period of mourning</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, with the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff until Thursday (June 16) at the White House and all public buildings, military posts and naval vessels, as well as at all U.S. embassies and other facilities abroad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Can’t lower flag to half-staff?</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">U.S. flag code</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>doesn’t specifically address what to do if a flag can’t be flown at half-staff, such as those affixed to poles outside homes. U.S. Army Flag regulations allow for a black mourning streamer or ribbon to be attached to the top of the flag.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Flag etiquette:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">However, experts said it is not disrespectful to those in mourning if the flag is left in its normal position.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">John Hartvigsen, president of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://nava.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">North American Vexillological Association</span></a>, told the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Chicago Tribun</span></em>e that the normal flying of a flag still would honor victims of Sunday’s tragedy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">"It was not just an attack on the gay community and people in Florida, it was an attack on every American," Hartvigsen told the newspaper of the shooting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">U.S. flag facts:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The U.S. flag is older than the Union Jack of Great Britain and the tri-color flag of France, according to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.vfw.org/Community/PATRIOTIC-DAYS/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">Veterans of Foreign Wars</span></a>. It also is the only flag to have been<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/imgcat/html/object_page/a11_h_40_5875.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #132fbe; text-decoration: none;">flown on the moon</span></a>,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Pledge of Allegiance:</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SPRING INTO SPRING <br /> SECOND ANNUAL DANCE FOR OUR SENIOR ADULTS (60+)<br /> Alpine Floral and other businesses, including Beuschel Funeral Home and Amore Restaurant, are hosting the 2016 prom from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on April 26 at the Fine Arts Theater at Comstock Park High School. Senior Adults will be treated to an afternoon of dancing, photos, and food provided by Amore. "We want seniors to feel special," Dunham said. The entire afternoon is free to those attending. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by April 20 by calling Dunham at 616-784-0626.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A new group in the Grand Rapids area is working to empower members of the community to protect local water resources.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Friends of the Indian Mill Creek Watershed met for the first time Wednesday night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The headwaters of Indian Mill Creek are in Alpine Township. The creek flows through Walker and into Grand Rapids, flowing into the Grand River just south of Ann Street.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">They hope to clean up the watershed and help return Indian Mill Creek to its original state: a healthy, cold-water trout stream, said Wendy Oglvie of the Grand Valley Metro Council</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"What we try to do is empower the local communities and the residents of their watershed to take stewardship, take ownership of their water resources and figure out what they can do to help the waterways in their backyard," she said.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wednesday night's meeting was a brainstorming session to develop a plan of action for the group. </span><a href="http://www.lgrow.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For more information, visit this link</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. or watch the story on <a href="http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/metro/friends-of-the-indian-mill-creek-watershed-group-holds-inaugural-meeting/111082788" target="_blank">wzzm 13</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Alpine Firefighters Association sponsored an Awards and Appreciation Dinner for Alpine Township Firefighters and their spouses or friends on Saturday night. There is no doubt that Alpine Township has some of the most dedicated first responders in the County. Chief Klomparens spoke about the need to respond faster, since furniture material can burst into flames so much faster than it used to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the biggest events of the evening was recognizing Phil Brown as he retires after over forty years of service. Phil has been a very strong link in the successful operation of the department and is one of Alpine Township's finest citizens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also recognized was Doug Kramer for producing a number of excellent training videos and for his devotion to the Alpine Township Fire Department. A number of firefighters were recognized for their years of service. The event took place at the banquet facilities of the Gracewil Golf Club.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our staff is always looking forward to the week before Christmas as our Assessor Betty Keebler prepares a wonderful breakfast for us with out of this world oatmeal pudding and quiche. Thanks, Betty!</span><br />
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Members and guests of the Alpine Township Business Association (ATBA) enjoyed some special presentations at their membership meeting today. The main topic was "Inbound Marketing" and the second was on GROW, a micro loan program for women.</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I am excited to present my
book talk in Alpine Township on Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 2015 7 Mile Rd. NW. It is my first
official book signing for my new book, <em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Michigan
Apples</span></b></em>. Trees are blossoming and the Alpine Township region —
coined the “Fruit Ridge” — is where 65 to 70 percent of all Michigan apples
grow. Crazy, eh? Until you visit, it’s difficult to imagine miles of rolling
apple orchards in a 20 mile by 8 mile radius, just north of Grand Rapids.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">History buffs and apple
and cider enthusiasts: join me this Sunday for insight into how apples first
arrived in Michigan — long before Johnny Appleseed’s plantings in the Ohio
Valley. Learn about Detroit’s 1700s orchards, the 1840 Log Cabin and Hard Cider
campaign and other intriguing apple anecdotes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">By the way, there will be antique tractors on display as well!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And while Santa was attending to the children, members of the Comstock Park Rotary gathered at the Alpine Township Hall to pick up and distribute gifts on behalf of Santa Girls to families local families in need. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those who braved the weather Thursday evening enjoyed a taste of Comstock Park as local businesses offered generous samples of their specialties at the Fine Arts Center of Comstock Park High School.. Also on display were numerous decorated Christmas trees and wreaths that were part of a silent auction and were donated by various businesses and organizations. The tree raising the most funds was the tree decorated by Alpine Township employees. The event was sponsored by the Comstock Park Education Foundation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Alpine Township staff members are always pleased to participate in the Annual Comstock Park Educational Foundation's Holiday Fund Raising Festival, to be held at the High School's Fine Arts Center this Thursday November 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Each year employees decorate a Christmas tree as an entry for the Silent Auction. Last year's theme featured fire fighters. This year theme is "Frozen". Alpine Township staff will be looking for your vote!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bauble Patch Jewelers celebrated moving into its new location by inviting their customers and the community to an open house Thursday. The new location is at 5228 Alpine Ave NW which is on the corner of Alpine Ave and 6 Mild Rd. NW, with the entrance off 6 Mile Rd.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bauble Patch began in Alpine Township as a two man repair shop and has grown in building, staff, trust and reputation. They can design a ring just the way you want it. In addition to rings and diamonds, the store offers necklaces, braces, pendants, watches and more. Their website is available at </span><a href="http://www.baublepatchjewelers.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.baublepatchjewelers.com/</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Store Owner and designer Richard Kerkau and store manager and gemologist Trina Berkompas-Elvey invite you to visit them and the staff this holiday season or any other time.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Richard Kerkau and Trina Berkompas-Elvey</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Trina Berkompas-Elvey with Jenna <span class="ft">Arcidiacono from<span style="color: black;"> </span><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amoretrattoriaitaliana.com%2F&ei=4B5lVMK9CIT9yQSZkIHgAg&usg=AFQjCNFNEkaWw6p9IP5o3CEelC3dmSMH2w&sig2=AuELHFbdletLerHsXxcJlg&bvm=bv.79189006,d.aWw"><span style="color: black;">Amore Trattoria Italiana</span></a> who provided refreshments for her new neighbor </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Halloween night at home. Not safe on the streets today. Seems as if the dead returned from the graves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Members of the Alpine Township Historical Committee caught committee member Judy McNally by surprise this Sunday. Thinking that she was to present a program about her well known button collection, Judy learned early through her presentation that the committee had other ideas and instead intended to honor her for her life and many contributions. The 96 year old Judy is creating quite a legacy over her life span, beginning with her work during World War II with the Signal Corps and continuing today with her involvement in the Historical Committee, Audubon Society, and as a volunteer at the Veteran's Home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Members of the Alpine Township Board were on hand and Township Supervisor Alex Arends read a proclamation honoring Judy and proclaiming Sunday October 19 as Judith L. McNally Day. Special guest at the event was Michigan State Representative Rob VerHeulen who took time from a busy week of campaigning to present Judy with a Special Tribute signed by him, Senator Jansen, and Michigan Governor Snyder. Committee member Don Doyle read Judy's life story, from a book prepared by Marta Brechting. Judy's life story in words and pictures was also converted to video format so that the large audience was as entertained as Judy was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THANK YOU, JUDITH MCNALLY, FOR WHO YOU ARE AND ALL YOU DO!</span></div>
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