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April 28, 2009
Township Update
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Congratulations, Grand Haven Science Olympiad!
Water Plant Open House
Recycling Information
Additional Recycling Opportunities
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Greetings! 
 
No ordinary Joe - Joe Stalzer, Township firefighter, is fighting leukemia and requires a bone marrow transplant. A fundraising dinner will be held on May 8 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Have fun and support an extraordinary Joe! 
 
Remember that Dumpster Day is Saturday, May 9 from 8am to noon. Get assistance with your spring cleaning by disposing of unwanted junk. Appliances will be accepted. Unacceptable items include hazardous waste, tires, yard waste and commercial and industrial waste.
 
Our enews email list has reached 100 subscribers! Help us reach our goal of 1000 subscribers by talking to 2 friends and encouraging them to sign up to receive the enews.
Congratulations, Grand Haven Science Olympiad! 
 
All three teams from Grand Haven schools are heading to the Science Olympiad national tournament in Georgia after finishing first or second at the state tournament last Saturday. Strong contributions were made by team members living in Spring Lake Township's northwest corner, which is part of the Grand Haven school district.
 
Congratulations and good luck!
Water Plant Open House 
 
Residents and neighbors are invited to celebrate the plans for
our new water plant construction with an Open House on Thursday, May 14th, from 5 to 7p.m. at the plant, 30 Sherman St, Grand Haven.
 

Recycling Information
 
Our waste haulers provide recycling service for the whole Township. Information about what is accepted for recycling can be found in the recycling flyer. Please help their efforts by following the guidelines.
 
Additional Recycling Opportunities May 16
 
MEDICINE COLLECTION DAY
   
A prescription for clean water & a safe community
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 9am to 1pm
Ottawa County Resource Recovery Service Center
16850 Comstock, Grand Haven, MI
 
NEVER FLUSH or pour unused medicine down the drain.
 
You can Bring:   
Prescription  and  Over-the-Counter Medications in original containers. (Cross out or remove personal information.)
 
Do NOT Bring   
Illegal Drugs, Biohazardous Material, Needles/Sharps, Personal Care Products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.) or Household Hazardous Waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas).
 
 

FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT
 
First Christian Reformed Church parking lot
516 S. Ferry, Grand Haven, MI
Saturday, May 16, 9am to 1pm
In cooperation with local e-waste recycler Comprenew Environmental, a division of worldwide Christian Schools
 
Free e-waste drop off event. Bring your e-waste for proper disposal, rather than placing it in your trash.
Best Wishes,

Gordon Gallagher
 
Spring Lake Township