April 2015 Newsletter

KIMBALL TOWNSHIP, 2160 Wadhams Road, Kimball, MI 48074
(810) 987-9797
Kimball Township News
Issue 60
Kimball Township - WEBSITE: kimballtownship.org
HAPPY
SPRING!
Are you ready for Spring? I know I am. It has
been a long brutal Winter and we are all looking
forward to the warmer weather.
Starting April 1st, the Sutherland Park and the
Smiths Creek Park will open for use.
If you are looking for a place to have that birthday party, anniversary party, reunion or any other
big party, you can rent the pavilions at either
park.
The fee for township residents is $25.00 and
non-residents fee is $50.00.
Stop in at the township hall to reserve the
pavilions today.
April 2015
Marysville Knights of Columbus
#9526 7th Annual Farmer’s Market/
Flea Market/Arts & Craft Event
When: Every Friday starting May 1st. thru
October 30th. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 4521 Ravenswood Road, Kimball, MI
Corner of Range/Ravenswood Roads.
So spread the word and bring some friends.
Plants, Vegetables, Arts & Crafts, Garage Sale
items, Baked Goods, etc.
There will also be a concession stand for your
convenience, serving Pop, Coffee, Hot Dogs,
Hamburgers, Sloppy Joe’s and Weekly
Specials.
If you are interested in a space to set your
items up, please call 810-364-6800 or Matt
Koss at 810-824-7435.
NOW HIRING FIRE FIGHTERS
Kimball Township Fire Department is now accepting
applications for the position of part-time paid fire
fighter and volunteer fire corps.
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Applicants must live within three miles of our fire
district.
Must have a valid Michigan Drivers License.
Must be able to pass a physical ability test and
background check.
All training and equipment is provided.
Applications can be picked up at Fire Station #1,
1970 Allen Road or Kimball Township Hall, 2160
Wadhams Road or on-line at the townships website.
www.kimballtownship.org
Applications can also be sent to:
[email protected]
COME JOIN US ALL SUMMER LONG!
TRIVIA QUESTION ABOUT MICHIGAN
Q. Which fruit does Michigan produce more of
than any other state?
The answer is hidden somewhere in this news
letter.
The answer to the last question was “Roads” is
the largest industry in Michigan.
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ISSUE 60
KIMBALL TOWNSHIP LITTLE LEAGUE
Kimball Township Little League would like to
recognize and thank our 2015 Sponsors!
Team Sponsors:
BIRDS
Find and circle all of the birds that are hidden in the
grid. The remaining letters spell an additional bird.
The answer will be in the next newsletter.
Cargill Salt (Cargill Cares Committee)
Emergency Truck Repair
FC Simpson Lime
Hammar’s Contracting
Jody Smith Chiropractic
Kimball Fire Fighters
Leverenz Family Chiropractic
McDonald’s
Pepsi
Red Line Auto Repair
Speedy Q
Treazure Hunt Quality Home Furniture
Vinckier Foods
Wadhams Family Care
Walt’s Trucking
Ward Construction Co.
Banner Sponsors:
D & G Storage
Grace Performance
JSM Landscaping
Marty’s Auto Detailing
Nature’s Living Bounty
Port Huron Glass
Richard’s Construction
Special thanks to G. Lynn Campbell Library and
The Smith Family for equipment donations for
our Opening Day Celebration!
Blackbird
Eagle
Martin
Robin
Budgie
Emu
Mockingbird
Seagull
Canary
Falcon
Myna
Sparrow
Cardinal
Finch
Ostrich
Swan
Chicken
Flamingo
Owl
Turkey
Crane
Goose
Parakeet
Vulture
Crow
Hawk
Parrot
Woodpecker
Dodo
Heron
Pelican
Wren
Dove
Jay
Pigeon
Duck
Magpie
Raven
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Kimball Township Little League Parents:
We ask you to support the businesses that
support your players.
The Parent’s Meeting location has been
changed to the Kimball Township Municipal
Office, located at 2160 Wadhams Road.
We will see you there on April 30th at 6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT TIME
Every Thursday from now until December.
we will have cards (Euchre, Bridge, etc.)
and board games (checkers, chess, etc.).
This will be available at Kimball Township
Municipal Offices from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Bring your group or come alone and meet
other people interested in a friendly game of
your choice.
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SYNOPSIS CONT.
ETHNIC GATHERING
Members of the past POW-WOW gathering at the
corner of North River Road and Wadhams Road
are trying to put together an ethnic gathering display for June 2015. This is for anyone who would
like to demonstrate anything from their family
background countries of origin or items from
those countries. Anyone or group interested getting involved in this event please contact Joe
Greaux at 810-985-8669 or 810-531-9814. The
event will be scheduled only if there are enough
individuals or groups interested. There are electrical outlets at the site for those who may need that
source.
Also, there is to be a POW-WOW
demonstration in July. Keep an
eye open for dates on both events.
The board approved Resolution 2015-03 to
purchase land at 1948 Allen Road.
Some changes in the contract with the little
league were discussed.
Jan. 20, 2015: Chief Gratz re-appointed Pat
Kilbourne to the position of Emergency Management Liaison.
A budget workshop will be held on February 23,
2015 at 6:30 p.m.
The board extended the due date for paying
Winter taxes to February 28, 2015.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
Sunny day’s are coming, along with (Yard
Work). It’s rewarding and appreciated and all
Dec. 2, 2014: Matt Williams from the landfill gave can enjoy a well maintained yard.
a presentation about producing methane gas and
the use of the generators.
The issue of junk vehicles continues to be a
concern in our township. “ALL” vehicles must
The board approved ditching on Burns Road
be licensed, functional, and insured.
north of Smiths Creek Road.
SYNOPSIS OF MEETINGS
Dec. 16, 2014: Fire Chief Gratz requested hiring Trash containers placed on the curbside the day
a new Administrative Assistant for the fire depart- of normal trash day must also be removed the
same day.
ment. The request was approved by the board.
Supervisor Usakowski announced there are
openings on some of the boards.
Please help make our township be a beautiful
and safe place to live and raise a family.
A motion was made to purchase the property to
the South of the Allen Road Fire Station.
Thank you,
We will be bidding the contracts for grass cutting, Neil C. Erickson, Zoning Administrator
legal services, auditing and office cleaning.
Jan. 6, 2015: The board approved the Cemetery
Advisory Board’s recommendation to raise the
fee for opening/closing of regular graves to $500.
The board set the poverty guidelines for the
Board of Review. The board approved the poverty guidelines Resolution #2015-01.
The board approved Resolution #2015-02 to
allow local residents to protest in writing their
property assessments.
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2015 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
These are the days that the township office
will be closed this year:
April 3: Good Friday
May 25: Memorial Day
July 3: Independence Day-(The 4th falls on a Saturday)
September 7: Labor Day
October 12: Columbus Day
November 11: Veteran’s Day
November 26 & 27: Thanksgiving & day after
December 24: Christmas Eve Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 31: New Year’s Eve Day
ELECTION INFORMATION
Don’t forget to vote May 5, 2015. Absentee
ballots are available through the Clerk’s
Department at 810-987-9797 ext. 111.
Michigan Sales Tax Increase for
Transportation Amendment, Proposal 1.
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G. LYNN CAMPBELL LIBRARY
Greetings from the G. Lynn
Campbell Library. We are
located on 1955 N. Allen
Road. We are right across
the street from the fire deA. Highbush Blueberries
partment. Great things are
happening here. Last year
the meeting room was remodeled and is now available to rent. Residents
can rent for free with a $25 refundable deposit. If
you haven’t been by to see the remodel stop in
and check it out. We have ceramic classes, a
book sale, movies, and much more in the upcoming months. To find out more about the
events being offered please call 810-982-9171.
We look forward to seeing you!
CASWELL CEMETERY
SPRING CLEAN-UP
The normal Spring Clean-Up day for the
Caswell Cemetery would be March 15th, but
because the Winter was so harsh, the date has
been pushed back to April 1st. If the ground
remains frozen it will be pushed back a little
further.
Just a little reminder that all new foundations
for new grave stones will be poured in May
before Memorial Day.
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