SANITARY SEWER SMOKE TESTING IN ALPINE TOWNSHIP

SPRING INTO SPRING
SECOND ANNUAL DANCE FOR OUR SENIOR ADULTS (60+)
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.

Friends of the indian mill creek watershed group holds inaugural meeting

From WZZM 13

A new group in the Grand Rapids area is working to empower members of the community to protect local water resources.
The Friends of the Indian Mill Creek Watershed met for the first time Wednesday night.
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.
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
"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.
Wednesday night's meeting was a brainstorming session to develop a plan of action for the group. For more information, visit this link. or watch the story on wzzm 13

 

 

 

Alpine Township Firefighters Association recognizes its own.

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.

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.

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.

Phil Brown with Fire Chief Dave Klomparens and Deputy Chief Jeremy Kelly

Doug Kramer with Fire Chief Dave Klomparens and Deputy Chief Jeremy Kelly

Firefighter Ron Heinbeck with his wife Cindy.  Ron was one of a number of firefighters

recognized for years of service, in Ron's case 45 years.

The event took place at Gracewil Country Club located in Alpine Township

 

Joys of the Christmas Season

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!

 

Shop with the Sheriff 2015

The venue for shop with the Sheriff changed from Walmart to Meijer but over 50 kids from our communities were taken on a shopping trip by officers and deputies from the Kent County Sheriff's Department. The kids received vouchers to pay for their purchase, thanks to the generosity of local donors.

Kenowa Hills School liaison deputy Tim Erhardt and Alpine Township Community Policing Deputy Ryan Guernsey were two of the dozens of deputies who volunteered their time.

SIgns of Christmas

 








 The Alpine Firefighters Association arranged for Breakfast with Santa this morning.

ATBA Monthly Meeting

 

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.

 

Michigan Apples book launch this Sunday  Sharon (M) Kegerreis

Apple trees are blossoming in Michigan

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, Michigan Apples. 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.

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.

 

By the way, there will be antique tractors on display as well!

Upcoming Events Presented by the Historical Committee

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