Wishing You a happy and prosperous new year

Getting into the Christmas Spirit

After a year of absence, the Alpine Fire Fighters Association held their Annual Christmas Breakfast with Santa.  The event, held at Kenowa Middle School on Hendershot Ave., was well attended and both adults and kids had a great time. The Association wishes to thank all those who contributed to the success of the program.

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. 

 

Appreciating All We Have

 

Comstock Park Education Foundation Holiday Celebration

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.

Entry from the Alpine Township[ Employees raised $100 for the Comstock Park Education Foundation

Comstock Park Educational Foundation's Holiday Fund Raising Festival

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!

Samantha Hanna and Julie Bulerski

Jean Wahlfield and Samantha Hanna

 

Bauble Patch Jewelers Celebrates New Location





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.

 

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 http://www.baublepatchjewelers.com/

 

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.

5228 Alpine Ave. at 6 Mile Rd.

 

 Richard Kerkau and Trina Berkompas-Elvey

Trina Berkompas-Elvey with Jenna Arcidiacono from Amore Trattoria Italiana  who provided refreshments for her new neighbor  

Tuesday November 4 is Election Day

Fright Night in Alpine Townhsip

Halloween night at home.  Not safe on the streets today. Seems as if the dead returned from the graves

 

 

 

 

Munchkins Unleashed

One of the favorite events at the Alpine Township Center is when preschoolers gather at the library and stop at the office for trick or treat. Staff is always prepared.  This year was no exception as the children enjoyed activities at the library and then toured our offices, led by Library Manager Shaunna Martz.

 




 Library Manager Shaunna Martz

 

Judith McNally: THIS IS YOUR LIFE!

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.

 

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.

 

At the end of the program, Judy was also presented with a cake especially prepared for her in her favorite colors. 

 

THANK YOU, JUDITH MCNALLY, FOR WHO YOU ARE AND ALL YOU DO!

Judy with Don Doyle who was master of ceremonies

Michigan State Representative Rob VerHeulen reads Judy a special tribute from himself, Senator Mark Jansen, and Governor Richard Snyder 

 

Representative Rob VerHeulen and wife Norma

 

Judy and her special cake

A few of the admirers who came out to help honor Judy