COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS:

PUBLIC NOTICE

ALGOMA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP

Dumpsters will be available at the Algoma Township Hall, 10531 Algoma Ave., Rockford, MI,

for Algoma Township Residents’ household refuses from

Tuesday, April 13 through Saturday, April 17, 2010.

Hours of operation will be:

Tuesday through Thursday:   9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday:                                      9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:                                  8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Clean up will be supervised by J & S Services, Inc. and they will have the authority to establish residency and to reject any questionable recyclables and yard waste.

No shovel offs or loose trash allowed. 

This is due to the mess it creates on the grounds and the length of time at the boxes.

All tires (car, semi, tractor etc.) must be cut into 4 pieces.

DEQ will not allow J&S to take uncut tires.

Fencing must be flattened or folded.

Barrels must have one end open or full of holes.

Propane and Fuel Oil Tanks must be cut in half.

No free pick up of junk cars or other items.

No liquids (paint, oil, etc.), No hazardous waste, No cement or yard waste.

There will be charges for:

                                       Batteries………………………………......................................... $1.00 ea.

                                       Units without Freon (washers, dryers, stoves, etc.)......$3.00 ea.

                                       Units with Freon…………………………………........................$15.00 ea.

                                       (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, etc.)

NO COMMERCIAL USERS.

ALGOMA TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL PARK

DEDICATION CEREMONY

Judy A. Bigney

 We had such a beautiful dedication and memorial service on Memorial Day 2009 and have received many positive comments and cards reflecting this.  The ringing of the bell while the wreath was placed was absolutely awesome!  The 21 Gun Salute always makes me tear up and to have both the American Legion and representation from Civil War Vets do this was heart wrenching.  I cannot express the feeling of gratitude that I have for that day, to be able to express ourselves in this way is truly a privilege we should never take lightly.

Wow!  All I can say is thank-you!  Thank-you to everyone who came and participated in our Memorial Park Dedication and Veteran Memorial Service:  State Representative Tom Pearce, Carl Friske, Boy Scout Troop #304, Pastor Dick Nichols, The Algoma Baptist Church Men’s Choir, Marcie Wisneski, Laureen Hoskins, American Legion Rockford Post 102, 3^rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Co. F – Representing the Civil War, Sandy Ellenwood, Historical Society members and Township Board members.  And I send out a very humble thank-you to our Guests of Honor, World War II P.O.W.s; Mr. Russell Powell and Mr. Harold “Hap” Teesdale, your presence made our service very special indeed!

I also thank everyone who has contributed to the construction of this memorial.  There are so many to list and I don’t want to make the mistake of leaving anyone out so I hope you will understand when I just say ‘Thank-you’ once again, this memorial could not have been done without any one of the many people or businesses that either donated their time, products, services or dollars.

The Historical Society will continue to sell indefinitely the veteran bricks to raise more funds to cover any other smaller types of memorials that we may want to add to this park someday.  These memorials may be specific to a war or a person we have not decided at this time.  Remember, your purchase of a brick is tax deductible. We will also have DVDs of the memorial event for sale through the Historical Society but at this time I do not know the costs so contact Julie Sjogren (866-1583) as she will be gathering this information for us.

In closing, if you could not be present at the service please take a few minutes to drive by the Memorial Park located adjacent to the Township Cemetery on Grange Avenue.  I hope you will be as impressed as I am on how well it has turned out.

Visit the Land Conservancy of West Michigan on-line at: www.naturenearby.org

The Algoma Advisor

is the newsletter for Algoma Township. 

It was first published in June of 1993. 

Currently the Algoma Advisor is published four times a year with mailings going out to property owners around April 1st, July 1st, September 15 and December 1st.  If you are not currently a property owner in Algoma Township and would like to receive a copy of the Algoma Advisor please contact the Algoma Township Clerk's Office and request your name added to our mailing list.  You can call 866-1583 or e-mail the Clerk at algomaclerk@charterinternet.com