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 June 2012

Are you noticing Street Lights out or blinking?  While street light maintenance is done by Consumer's Energy, any one can report problems.  When reporting a street light problem please have the following information: 1)nearest cross street 2)nearest address 3)city 4)county 5)the problem (blinking/out/vandalized) 6)Township 7)Pole number, if possible.
If this is used to light a bus stop please provided that information as well, as this may increase priority.
REPORTING THE PROBLEM -> You can do this by directly contacting Consumers Energy by calling 1-800-477-5050 or using their online form: www.consumersenergy.com/bdisu/streetLightRepair_start.sap.  Or contact Dalton Township and we'll report the problem: 231-766-3043 ext 406 or deptreas@daltontownship.org.
*Please keep in mind that Consumer's Energy can take up to 5-7 business days to fix/correct the problem.

Dalton Township is accepting Bids for Concrete Work.  Bids are being requested for a 4" concrete slab located under an existing pavilion.  The building size is 24' x 32' = 768sf.  The project is at Beegle Field located at 515 Tyler Road Muskegon, MI  49445.  Bids should be submitted to Dalton Township 1616 E. Riley Thompson Road  Muskegon, MI  49445.  231-766-3043.
Bid Deadline is Friday, June 29th, 2012. 

Consumer's Energy will begin their installation of Smart Meters in Muskegon County in August 2012.  Installations in Muskegon County will be completed in 2013.  Corix Utilities, an experienced meter installation vendor, is performing the majority of the installations as Consumer's authorized contractor.  The General Electric smart meters are provided by SmartSynch; the meters will use telephone networks to transmit data securely from the meter to Consumers Energy.  Consumers Energy will be mailing written communications to customer's homes and businesses as they move closer to meter installation.  Updated information will also be added to their website: www.consumersenergy.com/smartgrid.  They also suggest visiting the following 3 websites for more information: www.smartgrid.gov; www.smartgrid.eei.org; www.mpsc.org;
If you have questions or concerns feel free to contact Smart Grid Communicatons Coordinator Roger Morgenstern at 1-517-788-0091 or roger.morgenstern@cmsenergy.com

*Look below (in May's information) for a list of spraying/surveys to be completed on Twin, Middle, West, and North Lakes.

Few changes to the website.  We're working on making it easier to use.  1) As you see by the tabs to the left, there's fewer, and it's more organized.  2) Currently the contacts page has been updated and now includes Muskegon County contacts as well as Dalton Township's.  3) There has been a page added called "Boards and Commissions."  If you're interested in the groups (boards/commissions) that help make township decisions visit that page; you'll also find the term expiration dates for all of the board/commission members.

Website changes in the works: I hope to have a list of veterans on the cemetery page by the end of the year as well as more information on the parks & trails page.  If you have any suggestions or comments on what you'd like to see on the website, please let me know: deptreas@daltontownship.org

Dalton Township's Transfer Station's hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays 8-4.

Community Events:
  *Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 28th at 12:30pm.  Line-up is at 12:00noon at John's Market in Twin Lake.  The Parade begins at 12:30pm and makes it's way to the Twin Lake Cemetery where they will remain for approximately one half hour.

  *Twin Lake Firework Fundraiser: BBQ Chicken and Steak Fry.  Saturday, June 2nd. 5-7:30pm.  Bring your family and friends to the F.O.P. Lodge in Twin Lake.  $10/$15 both.  Prices include potato, beans, salad, bread, coffee, milk, pop or water, desserts and ice cream.  Call Kathy 828-6268 or Doris 828-4390 for more info.

  *Centennial/4th of July Celebration - Village of Lakewood Club: Saturday, June 30th.  Parade; Party in the park @1:00pm; Antique car show; Scotville Clown Band concert; Concession wagon; Craft Fair; Free ice cream socil; Pony rides; Children's games; Lakewood Bible Church Potluck; Evening concert; DJ; Fireworks.

  *Twin Lake Fireworks: over Twin Lake.  Wednesday, July 4th.

  *Country Dairy Open House: Saturday, July 7th 12noon-5pm.  Free tour, icecream, kid's activities, and more.  Visit their website for more information: http://www.countrydairy.com/blog/entry/ice-cream-social-2012/.

  *Centennial Garden Walk: Saturday, July 21st.  10-2pm.  In the Village of Lakewood Club.

  *Blueberry Fun Festival: Saturday, July 28th 8am-1pm. The festival will be held at Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church, rain or shine.  Pancake Breakfast includes blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee.  Prices for the breakfast are adults $6, youths $3, and 5 & under are free.  Children's activities include inflatables, games, face painting, foam penny scrable, and the blueberry harvester will be on display.  There will be live music and entertainment.  Other activities include a bake sale, basket raffles, arts and crafts booths, pony rides, a popcorn tent, and several blueberry items will be on sale.  Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church is located at 4284 N. Weber Road, Whitehall, MI  49461 (on the corner of Duck Lake Road and Weber Road).  www.fruitlandcovenant.org 231-766-3871.

  *Have an event? - Let us know the details and ask to have it posted.

Resident Dump Pass 
The 2012 "Dump Pass" will be, again, in the form of a post card.
The pass will be worth $5.00 to be used at the Dalton Township Transfer Station.  This means it will not cover a "free dump" like in the past.
The card can be used $1 at a time, in part, or in full.  Jerry Shelder, our Transfer Station Attendant will punch the card for each $1 used.
                         Look for your dump pass in the mail the first week of May.

2012 Election Update/News:  All of your election questions can be answered on our Voting and Elections page.
*You must be a registered voter to vote at an election.  August 7th is the State Primary, the next election.  In order to vote in this election you must be a registered voter by July 9th.  If you are not registered or are unsure, contact Dalton Township Clerk Tracy DeMarse at 766-3043 ext. 402.

Dog licenses are due according to the month your dog recieved it's last rabies shot.  If you are unsure when this was contact your vet, Muskegon County, or Dalton Township.  You should recieve an application in the mail the month prior to the month in which you must renew the dog's license.  Hover over the Treasurer's Office page to find the "Dog Tags" page for more information.

 Dalton Township's Fire Department Page has been updated by Fire Chief Alan Styles, click on the tab in the left menu or the following link: daltontownship.org/DaltonTwpFD

Burn Permits: If you plan on burning, call the DNR Burn Permit Line: 1-866-922-2876.

Community Events:
  *The Village of Lakewood Club Centennial Kickoff Open House: Saturday, May 5th. 1-4pm.  Meet your public officials, ribbon cutting ceremony for the new addition, birthday cake, Michigan Child ID program, Muskegon Conservation District with display, handouts, and interactive children activities, historical materials, & memorabilia from early Lakewood, an early typical vignette cottage, and Lakewood Early History & Historic Tour Lakewood Brochures.  You can also order centennial t-shirts and get info/volunteer for the June 30th Centennial/4th of July Celebration.

  *Twin Lake Firework Fundraiser: BBQ Chicken and Steak Fry.  Saturday, June 2nd. 5-7:30pm.  Bring your family and friends to the F.O.P. Lodge in Twin Lake.  $10/$15 both.  Prices include potato, beans, salad, bread, coffee, milk, pop or water, desserts and ice cream.  Call Kathy 828-6268 or Doris 828-4390 for more info.

  *Centennial/4th of July Celebration - Village of Lakewood Club: Saturday June 30th.  Parade; Party in the park @1:00pm; Antique car show; Scotville Clown Band concert; Concession wagon; Craft Fair; Free ice cream socil; Pony rides; Children's games; Lakewood Bible Church Potluck; Evening concert; DJ; Fireworks.

  *Blueberry Fun Festival: Saturday, July 28th 8am-1pm. The festival will be held at Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church, rain or shine.  Pancake Breakfast includes blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee.  Prices for the breakfast are adults $6, youths $3, and 5 & under are free.  Children's activities include inflatables, games, face painting, foam penny scrable, and the blueberry harvester will be on display.  There will be live music and entertainment.  Other activities include a bake sale, basket raffles, arts and crafts booths, pony rides, a popcorn tent, and several blueberry items will be on sale.  Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church is located at 4284 N. Weber Road, Whitehall, MI  49461 (on the corner of Duck Lake Road and Weber Road).  www.fruitlandcovenant.org 231-766-3871.

  *Have an event? - Let us know the details and ask to have it posted.

 Resident Dump Pass 
The 2012 "Dump Pass" will be, again, in the form of a post card.
The pass will be worth $5.00 to be used at the Dalton Township Transfer Station.  This means it will not cover a "free dump" like in the past.
The card can be used $1 at a time, in part, or in full.  Jerry Shelder, our Transfer Station Attendant will punch the card for each $1 used.

Look for your dump pass in the mail late April/early May.

Dog licenses are due according to the month your dog recieved it's last rabies shot.  If you are unsure when this was contact your vet, Muskegon County, or Dalton Township.  You should recieve an application in the mail the month prior to the month in which you must renew the dog's license.  Hover over the Treasurer's Office page to find the "Dog Tags" page for more information.

Dalton Township's Fire Department Page has been updated by Fire Chief Alan Styles, click on the tab in the left menu or the following link: daltontownship.org/DaltonTwpFD

Burn Permits: If you plan on burning, call the DNR Burn Permit Line: 1-866-922-2876.

Community Events:
  *Mammogram Party: Saturday, April 14th.  1-4p.m.   Mammograms must be scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Admission is Free; Your mammogram must be scheduled and completed by the day of the party for admission.  "Music, Fashion Show, Food, Massages, Manicures, Prizes."  Click here for the flyer.
This event is being sponsored by Mercy Health Partners, Muskegon Family Care, Hackley Community Care, The American Cancer Society, Access:Health, Muskegon Public Health Department, and West Michigan's Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure.
  *The Village of Lakewood Club Centennial Kickoff Open House: Saturday, May 5th. 1-4pm.  Meet your public officials, ribbon cutting ceremony for the new addition, birthday cake, Michigan Child ID program, Muskegon Conservation District with display, handouts, and interactive children activities, historical materials, & memorabilia from early Lakewood, an early typical vignette cottage, and Lakewood Early History & Historic Tour Lakewood Brochures.  You can also order centennial t-shirts and get info/volunteer for the June 30th Centennial/4th of July Celebration.
  *Have an event? - Let us know the details and ask to have it posted.