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TOWNSHIP WEBSITE

Redesigning, updating and completing the website construction.  Doris did not ask for the rate of pay that a website designer

 
 

Would normally receive for their knowledge.  She is paid $10.00 per hour and I do believe that you will all agree that this is very reasonable for someone doing website maintenance.

Since we now have a website, this will be the last mailing for a newsletter.  If you wish to continue receiving a newsletter by mail, you will need send that request to me.  Deb Maki, 33607 Lake Gerald Rd., Toivola, Mi 49965.

 

DORIS……..

            DILIGENTLY AT

                        WORK
 

Elm River Township is now on the web.  Our website address is:

elmrivertownship.com

One of our very talented resident, Doris Johnson, has done a wonderful job of creating this website.  Once you visit the site you will agree that she has worked many hours to be able to provide as much information as possible to viewers.  Some of the site is still “under construction”.

Doris has done a great deal of this work on her own without any compensation.  The Elm River Township board voted to pay Doris for the hours she spends on
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


FIRE DEPARTMENT CONT’D

The fire department needed a new furnace this past year and a dormer roof over the side entrance doorway.  Hopefully we will not need any major repairs to the building in the near future.

We did have to replace the roof after the hailstorm that hit Twin Lakes but that was covered by our insurance.

The fire department made a purchase of a rescue sled that is for use on ice-covered lakes.  Should the need arise with all of the folks we have out ice fishing, the fire
 

Department is prepared.

In case you did not know, every summer on the Sunday following the 4th of July, the fire department has a pancake/French toast breakfast fundraiser at the fire hall in Twin Lakes along with a wood raffle.  The proceeds are used to purchase equipment that the department is in need of.

You can also pick up some delicious baked goods and handmade items for the Winona Church bake sale and bazaar.
 

 

 

Watch for……….

Next year’s

Pancake Breakfast

And raffle!!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 11, 2009
 
 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Thank you for turning in your survey. Your input is very important to the Planning Commission and the Township Board. Planning Commission Open House

could affect township waters.

Lynn will speak on Community Health as it relates to the township.  Topics likely to be touched upon are:  Waste Treatment, Impacts of Burning Wood and Raising Livestock.

The Commission members will review their progress on the Master Plan.
 

The Planning Commission is having an open house on July 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the township hall in the community room.

Guest speakers will be George Madison from the DNR Fisheries and Lynn Madison from the DNR Fisheries and Lynn Madison from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department.

George will give and overview on our local waters, fisheries, and potential fishing regulations that