MISCELLANEOUS

Lakes are the place to be on the 4^th!!!!

Also, “ THANK YOU” to all the volunteers from the park and community and to the businesses for their generosity for making the 4^th so special.

TO THE BOATERS, PONTOONERS AND JETSKIERS:

Please remember to respect other boaters and follow boating safety. And, please watch out for the wildlife on the lakes, specially the baby waterfowl. They are protected by law, and some are not able to fly yet. When you are seen plowing through them, you will be reported to the DNR.

On the evening before the 4^th of July, Lake Roland is a sight to behold. The boat parade was stunning again this year. The number of boats and pontoons was down, but the creativity and work that was displayed was absolutely fabulous. If you have not seen the parade, make sure that you do next year. You will be in awe of all the lights and themes that depict the celebration of the 4^th of July.

The children’s parade in the State Park at 1:00 p.m. on the 4^th is also a fun place to be. Lots of decorated bikes, trikes, golf carts, pets and other modes of transportation. And then the ice cream and hotdogs after. Twin

Enjoy your summer picnics.

SUMMER CLEAN-UP

Once again we will have a summer cleanup in the township. This went over real well last year. It gives everyone a chance to get all of their unwanted items disposed of properly.

We will have the Waste Management dumpsters on site in the parking area of the township hall on Saturday, August 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must be a

Township resident and/or taxpayer to dump your junk.

There will be someone at the site to assist you.

NO METAL, NO HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, NO REFRIGERATORS OR OTHER WHITE GOODS, NO PAINTS, OILS, ASBESTOS, FLOURESCENT BULBS.

LET’S

CLEAN-UP

OUR

TOWNSHIP

SNOWPLOWING IN ELM RIVER TOWNSHIP

Snowplowing of the roads in Elm River Township comes out of the Houghton County Road Commission facility located in Alston on M-38.

There is a total of 60 miles of roads to plow in our township and the driver has 37 intersections and turnarounds to maneuver. During the winter we have 39 households with residents that live here and endure our winters. From Alston

The drivers go to Winona first since the school is located there. The steep hill on the street going past the school is known as the “Hell Hole” to the drivers as it can be treacherous during heavy snow.

The snowplow drivers do an excellent job of keeping our local roads plowed. We commend them for their hard work and give them a big “THANK YOU”!!