Michigan Township Association Education Conference

Trustee Mike Wahlfield proudly displaying 

Alpine Township flag in the opening ceremonies

Alpine Township Officials and Board Members attended the Michigan Township's Association's Annual Education Conference this week at Traverse City. The conference was attended by State wide Township elected officials and guests and offered many educational topics and updates.  Next year's conference will be in Grand Rapids.

One of the highlights of the conference was our State Senator Mark Jansen being recognized as Legislator of the Year.  Michigan Township Association's Executive Director Larry Merrill praised Senator Mark Jansen and remarked that Senator Jansen's support for local government did not surface some of the time but was present consistently.  Exemplifying Senator Jansen's support for the local municipalities within his legislative boundaries was the fact that he took the time Thursday evening to find Alpine Township representatives among the more than 1,200 people in the audience.   We salute Senator Jansen for his support and his efforts to stay in touch with his local constituents.

Grand Traverse Bay

Grand Traverse Bay

Mike Wahlfield doing the honors for Alpine Township





Trustee Mike Wahlfield, Senator Jansen and Clerk Jean Wahlfield

Senator Mark Jansen and Township Supervisor Alex Arends











Around the Township

A beautiful breeze travelled across the Township today, keeping the humidity down and making it a perfect day.

Festivities this weekend included an ice cream social at Wahlfield County Park, sponsored by Calvary Chapel, Riverside, 1950 Waldorf N.W. in Walker.

Members of the Alpine Township Fire Department where on hand when it was reported that a powerline went down near Wahlfield Park Sunday afternoon.

Kids were enjoying the playground and the athletic facility on the corner of Alpine Church Road and Baumhof.

Soccer was the featured activity for the day at the Sports Complex, with plenty of spectators on hand. If you enjoy soccer, you are invited to stop by on Saturday, the 4th of July. as some select teams from the Grand Rapids area will be playing at the facility, beginning at 3:00 PM. If you can't make it, there are more games on tap all day Sunday.

Geno Rangel (l) and security guard invite you to stop by Saturday afternoon.

Some of the spectators today

Young and old, all had a great time at the park.

More supporters and spectators on hand


One more picture

Game over

More Spectators


Great action




Great ball control