October 2013 newsletter

KIMBALL TOWNSHIP, 2160 Wadhams Road, Kimball, MI 48074
(810) 987-9797
Kimball Township News
Issue 54
Kimball Township - WEBSITE: kimballtownship.org
October 2013
KIMBALL TOWNSHIP LITTLE LEAGUE
2013
It’s that time again for all the little ghosts and goblins to show their faces. That’s right, HALLOWEEN is right around the corner and we want to
make sure all your little ones will be safe while
trick-or-treating. Here are a few tips for a safe
Halloween:
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Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups.
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes
to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags.
Look both ways before crossing the street.
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries.
Have your candy checked by an adult before
eating.
Also, The Kimball Township Fire Department will
be handing out treats and refreshments at both fire
stations on Halloween night, October 31st from
5:00p.m.—9:00p.m. They will also check your
child’s candy for safety reasons.
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Fire Station #1, 1970 Allen Road
Fire Station #2, 400 Henry Street
REMINDER
There is no burning allowed in Kimball Township
on October 30 and 31.
Burn permits are required for burning leaves. You
can purchase a burn permit at the Township office
for $15.00.
Starting the first of January, you can purchase a
new burn permit for $15.00 which is good through
December 2014.
We would like to give a
big “THANK YOU” to the
following sponsors for
your support of our Little
League and the children in
your community!!!
F.O.P. Lodge #129
McDonald’s
Flames Gymnastic
Cargill Salt
Ward Construction
Dick’s Signs
Kate’s Downtown
Skate Port 2
Grace Performance
Speedy Q
Kimball Firefighters
FC Simpson Lime
Nature’s Living Bounty
Walt’s Trucking
Richard’s Construction
Hammars Contracting
Jody Smith Chiropractic
Leverenz Family Chiropractic
Our growth is showing with the new “Field of
Dreams” t-ball field being in use for the first time
in 2013. The improvements and expansion of our
league and children is amazing with the support of
the sponsors and community. It takes everyone to
come together to fill the dreams of our children and
we are grateful for all the support our league has
received over the year.
Sincerely,
Kandie Morrison
President
Kimball Township Little League
KIMBALL TOWNSHIP NEWS
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ISSUE 54
HALLOWEEN
FAMILY EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KIT
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden
in the grid.
The remaining letters spell an activity played on
Halloween.
If there is ever an emergency, your family should
have a disaster kit which includes the following:
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Flashlight and extra batteries.
Battery operated radio and batteries.
Special medications for three days.
Non-electric can opener, utility knife.
Shut-off wrench to turn off gas and water.
First aid kit
Ready to eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables, especially for infants, elderly persons, and
persons on special diets.
One gallon of water per person, per day, keep at
least a three day supply for each person in your
family.
Canned milk, juice, soups.
Enough cash to last your family three days.
Fresh change of clothes for your family.
Blankets or sleeping bags.
DON’T FORGET TO:
APPLES, BATS, BLACK CAT, BROOMSTICK, CANDLE, CANDY, CEMETARY, COFFIN, COSTUME,
DRACULA, FRIGHTENING, FULL MOON, GHOSTS,
GHOULS, GOBLINS, GRAVEYARD, JACK-OLANTERN, MASK, MUMMY, NIGHT, PUMPKIN,
SCARECROW, SCARY, SCREAM, SKELETON, SKULL,
SPIDERS, TOMBSTONE, VAMPIRE, WEREWOLF,
WITCHES, ZOMBIE
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Store your kit in a convenient place known to all
family members.
♦ Change your stored water every six months so it
stays fresh.
♦ Rotate you stored food every six months.
♦ Ask you physician or pharmacist about storing
prescription medication.
DISASTER KITS FOR PETS
Answer: A pen
THANKSGIVING FUN FACTS
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In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for
the Thanksgiving celebrations.
Each year, the average American eats somewhere
between 16-18 pounds of turkey.
Californians are the largest consumers of turkey in
the United States.
Although, Thanksgiving is widely considered an
American holiday, it is also celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada.
Congress passed a law on December 26, 1941, ensuring that all Americans would celebrate a unified
Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November
every year.
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Pet food/water, and bowls. Keep at least three
days supply of food and water for your pets.
Medicines and medical records.
First Aid Kit
Collar with ID tags, harness or leash.
Crate or other pet carrier.
Sanitation: Litter and litter box and/or newspapers, paper towel and plastic bags.
A picture of you and your pet(s) together.
Familiar items can reduce stress on your pet.
ISSUE 54
KIMBALL TOWNSHIP NEWS
NOW HIRING
Kimball Township is looking to fill two openings.
One is for our Fire Administrative Board and the
other is for the Planning Commission.
If you are interested in either of these positions,
please contact Robert G. Hand, Clerk at 810-9879797, ext. 112.
THANK YOU!
We would like to send out a big “Thank You” to
everyone who attended the Kimball Township Fall
Extravaganza and to those who made it possible.
We hope to see you all next year.
PUZZLE SOLUTION FROM PAGE 2
The Hidden Message is: Bobbing for Apples
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From The Desk of Supervisor Usakowski
How would you like to give your thoughts and
opinions to the township board on topics you care
about? Well now you can. Over the next three
months, Kimball Township will be hosting a series
of workshops and issuing surveys to our residents
on four key areas of the community.
The Township Board selected the key areas after
two four hour workshops, where they discussed
topics they are concerned about, and issues that
have been expressed to the board by Township residents.
The four topic areas are:
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Parks and Recreation
Beautification of the Township
Community Center
Economic Development
Four citizen driven workshops will take place on
September 22. These will be idea generating
workshops, and will assist in developing ideas
within the four focus areas. Surveys will be generated to all residents from the workshop. Please
watch your mailbox for these very important surveys. We will begin to send those out in the middle
of October.
Once all the information is gathered, we will put
into place a plan of action on the focus areas. All
the progress will be generated by your input.
Please check the Township website for frequent
updates.
The
web
address
is
www.kimballtownship.org. We also have a Facebook page and Twitter account. Please follow us
on both. If you have any questions, feel free to call
the Township office at 810-987-9797.
FUN TRIVIA
What is the name given to a female swan?
The answer is hidden somewhere in this
newsletter.
Last newsletter trivia question was “The name of
what American tourist city
means “The Meadows” in
Spanish?
Answer: Las Vegas.
We are looking forward to your input.
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KIMBALL TOWNSHIP NEWS
Kimball Township Emergency Center
DID YOU KNOW:
Kimball Township Emergency Centers are there to
assist residents when circumstances beyond their
control occur.
Excessive heat or cold weather conditions can be
dangerous if you lose power or do not have air conditioning.
Our Centers provide residents a safe environment to
temporarily go to if needed. Centers are mobile
and can be opened in a variety of locations. Books,
magazines, puzzles and games are available for
your use during your stay.
ISSUE 54
ACCESS & FUNCTIONAL NEEDS FORM
(Formally know as the Special Needs Form)
The township is establishing a list of residents that
would need help in the event that an emergency
existed. If you live alone, are homebound, have
special medical needs, are elderly and or infirm
and do not have a caregiver or help in the event of
an emergency or evacuation; you can register to be
included on this list. Fill out the information on
the reserve and mail or take it to the Township Offices. You will be contacted to see if you qualify
to be included.
Please Print All Information
Residents with special needs or that need assistance
in an emergency can fill out an “Access &
Functional Needs Form” to register for the Township Assistant List.
Name: ______________________________
Address: ____________________________
City:_________________ State:__________
ZIP:______ Phone #(___)_______________
Centers are available to be opened 24/7.
Kimball was chosen as 1of 3 communities in St.
Clair County as a “Ready Community” in 2012.
Centers are staffed with a trained and dedicated
team of volunteers.
Special Need or Reason to be Included on List:
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For more information or to join our Center Team,
contact:
Pat (810) 479-2605,
Beckie (586) 854-5715 or
Sandy (810) 334-9243.
Alone we can do so little; together we
can do so much.
Helen Keller
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