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April 2018 A Monthly Publication of the Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce
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The Announcer is delivered to you as a free monthly publication serving Allendale Township. It is brought to you by the Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce. The AACC is dedicated to providing a local publication with a “hometown” feeling, focusing on community-wide information from our local businesses, schools, churches, township government, and other issues of interest as they pertain to our community.
AD SPACE DEADLINE:The 10th of the month prior to publication date. CIRCULATION: Approx. 7,500 Households in Allendale Township RATES: Contact Janessa Smit at [email protected] ADS SENT TO: Christie Tiddat [email protected]
ADDRESS:11325 54th Ave.Allendale, MI 49401(616) 892-2632
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APRIL 2018 IN THIS ISSUE
April Calendar
APS Board of Education Vacancy K/DK Enrollment for 2018
AHS Wrestler Shines at State!
APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APR 1- 8 ~ No School, Spring Break APR 9 ~ Classes resume for all students APR 9 ~ Allendale Board of Education regular meeting, 6 pm, Oakwood Board Conference Room, 10505 Learning Lane APR 10 ~ Fifth Grade Camp meeting for Parents, 6:30 pm, Oakwood Intermediate School APR 17 ~ District Crisis Team meeting, 3:45 pm, Oakwood Board Conference Room APR 19 ~ Evergreen Second Grade Program, 7 pm, Elementary Cafeteria APR 20 ~ Allendale Middle School Talent Show, 7 pm, Ceglarek Fine Arts Center APR 23 ~ Allendale Board of Education work session, 6 pm, District O�ce Conference Room, 10505 Learning Lane APR 26 ~ Springview Second Grade Program, 7pm, Ceglarek Fine Arts Center MAY 3 ~ High School Art Show – 5:30 pm, FAC Lobby MAY 3,4 ~ High School Collage 2018 – 7 pm Ceglarek Fine Arts Center
APS BOARD OF EDUCATION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR VACANCY The APS Board of Education is seeking applicants for the open seat created by the resignation of Board Secretary Sheryl Pineiro. The board would like to recognize the dedicated service and contributions of Secretary Pineiro who served with distinction for 10 years in the capacities’ of both trustee and o�cer. An individual appointed to �ll the vacancy will serve through Dec. 31, 2018, and will be replaced Jan. 1, 2019, based upon the Nov. 6th, 2018 school board election, which is open to all potential candidates. Allendale Township residents interested in applying for the appointment must submit a letter of interest and their quali�cations to Carol Co�ey, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Education no later than 12 Noon on April 9, 2018, to the district o�ce at: 10505 Learning Lane, Allendale, 49401or submit credentials online via the submission form located on the front page of the district website at www.allendale.k12.mi.us.www.allendale.k12.mi.us
IS YOUR ELIGIBLE KINDERGARTEN/DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN CHILD REGISTERED FOR FALL 2018? Call the District enrollment o�ce at 892-5574 for more information. Children who turn 5 years of age on or after May 1 are required to participate in a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment which begins in April. NOTE: Michigan law has amended Revised School Code (MCL 380.1147) which changed the minimum age requirement. Children MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 to enroll in Kindergarten or Developmental Kindergarten.
ALLENDALE WRESTLING TEAM WRAPS UP SEASON AT STATE COMPETITION
Congratulations to AHS Junior, Nathan Wynsma, who placed 4th at the 2018 MHSAA Division II Wrestling on March 3, 2018. Nathan placed 4th in the 145 lbs Individual State tournament event. Congratulations to the entire wrestling team for their team work, integrity and leadership representing APS and to the senior wrestlers who �nished their wrestling careers at APS at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, qualifying to compete in the Division 2 state �nals for the second consecutive year.
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Sunday Worship: 10am & 5:30pm
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TOLMAN’S AUTO-TECH GROUP || 5455 Auto Court Allendale, MI || 616.895.7500
Tolman’s Auto Tech TalkSpring Season Maintenance
Suspension systems should continue to operate e�ectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles/kilometers, holding your tires' foot print on the road. Eventually components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how or where you drive. After the winter, the roads are in rough shape. Have you been driving down a bumpy road with so many jumps and potholes that you wondered how you’re not �ying o� the road? Hitting those rough spots and potholes can cause problems with your steering & suspension, alignment and tires. Sometimes wheels get knocked out of alignment and shock suspension components can be damaged by accidents or by a hard impact, like hitting a pothole, a curb or a rock in the road.
Because the life span of shocks can vary so widely, your vehicle manufacturer recommends periodic inspections. During a car inspection at Tolman's Auto-Tech, a service technician will check for worn, broken or missing suspension parts, check your tires and check your vehicles alignment. If the inspection reveals any problems, take care of this important safety and handling work. When you replace your shocks, it's usually a good idea to replace all four at the same time. That'll give you even handling at all four corners of the vehicle
Get up to a $100 Visa Prepaid Card with purchase of NAPA qualifying Shocks and/or NAPA Struts.
Another maintenance item to perform after the Fall and Winter is to have your Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter changed or checked during your oil change here at Tolman’s Auto. The cabin air �lter cleans out dust, pollen, spores and other pollutants, and the engine air �lter cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine. During the month of April receive an instant $15.00 o� your invoice.
Get an early jump on Brake Season with the Get $50 Prepaid Visa Card from NAPA Brakes with a minimum $250 qualifying brake parts in a single purchase between April 1-June 30, 2018.
Win big with our Spring Tire promotion! Earn a $70 Visa Prepaid Card with a purchase of four eligible Bridgestone Tires. Pay with your CFNA Bridgestone/Firestone card and increase that rebate to $100.
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ALLENDALE CHARTER TOWNSHIPkeeping YOU informed!
WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND TOWN?
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Solicitors - Peddlers and solicitors in the Township must carry a Township issued license. If a solicitor comes to your door and does not have a license, please call the Township office and report it to one of the Community Policing Officers. See our web site for excep�ons under General Law Ordinances..Solicita�on Ordinance.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION:The Allendale Chamber of Commerce will be coordina�ng the ac�vi�es for this year’s 4th of July Celebra�on. They will be in charge of both the parade and the ac�vi�es in the Community Park. Please contact the AACC Office for parade entry, sponsorship or other ways to be involved at 616 892-2632 or send an email to [email protected]
NOTARY SERVICES:Free notary services are available at the Township Office. Please note that you mustsign your name in the presence of a notary.
PERMITS:Just a reminder that you DO need permits forpools, fences, sheds, etc. For more info, callthe Township office at 895.6295 ext 1.
TO NOTE
OFFICE NEWS
Township Mee�ng: Agendas and minutes from Township mee�ngs are posted on the Township website. The Township Board will meet on April 9 and 30, 2018. The communityis always welcome to a�end.
EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY!To learn more about our programs, come visit the library, call 895-4178, or at www.allendalelibrary.org.
Story �me and Music and Movement every Monday and Friday at 10 amCrea�ve Dance and Sensory Play�me every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 9:30 amArt Class @ the Library: Avengers on April 12 from 6:30 - 7:30pmSocial Cra� @ the Library on April 19 from 10 - 11amMinecra� Night on April 19 from 7 - 8pmSilent Library on April 28 from 1-2pm
Allendale Cemetery - All flowers must be planted in movable containers, such as urns or cemetery metal baskets with handles. No stones, wire stems, glass containers, fences, hedges or enclosures are allowed. All trees planted or removed from any grave site must be done by township staff only. The Township will remove all floral designs, flowers, weeds, trees, shrubs or plants if it becomes unsightly, dangerous, detrimental or diseased.
Picnic Shelter - One of the picnic shelters in the park can be reserved. Call the Township office at 895-6295 for informa�on and reserva�on.
Dogs in the Park - Dogs in the park must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length. Also, PLEASE pick up a�er your dog.
Gravel Roads - Gravel roads will be treated for dust control in June, July and August.
Severe Weather Siren - The severe weather siren installed in the park will be tested by the O�awa County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Services the first Friday of each month at noon.
Recently your Community Policing unit has responded to several reports of various types of scams and frauds intended to vic�mize residents. These cases are certainly not specific to the Allendale area, and seem to be an increasing problem throughout the country. Cases have ranged from internet and phonescams, unemployment fraud, police impersona�on, and credit card fraud likely a�ributed to some of the recently publicized security breaches at large retailers.
In most of these reported cases, the intended vic�ms have been able to recognize the a�empted scam and prevent any loss of money, or work with their credit card companies to reverse any fraudulent charges. Nevertheless, these types of crimes are very �me consuming
and stressful to deal with even if actual money is not lost. These cases are also very difficult to inves�gate for local law enforcement since most suspects are located well out of our jurisdic�on, usually out of the state or even overseas.
To avoid falling vic�m to these scams please do not provide any personal informa�on, including social security and credit card numbers, to strangers over the phone. Never send money to somebody you do not know, and never deposit a check from somebody you do not know and then wire money back to them. O�en a bank will cash a fraudulent check only to later find out it is fake, leaving the person who cashed it responsible for the value of the check. Once money is sent out via Western Union, Green Dot, or any other money transfer company, there is no way to retrieve that money.
Consumers can also check their credit bureau ac�vity on a regular basis to make sure somebody has not received credit in their name without permission.
Remember that if you receive a phone call or internet offer that doesn’t feel right, or sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
More informa�on on protec�ng yourself from scams and fraud can be found at many websites includingconsumer.�c.gov and �i.gov.
FROM THE
FRAUDS AND SCAMS
ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY POLICINGSergeant Chris [email protected]
Deputy John [email protected]
Deputy Trevor [email protected]
Deputy Travis [email protected]
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