Sorry it’s been so long since an entry was posted. It’s been a hectic few weeks around here, what with the elections and all. It’s been nice weather to walk the neighborhoods and knock on doors, but it takes a lot of time and effort and the blog has suffered.
Let’s catch up with some news.
First, ELECTIONS. Everyone probably knows by now that the incumbents, Nancy Brown and David Finfrock, are returning. Don Minton and Dick Zsambok were strong candidates and ran admirable campaigns, and we look forward to their involvement in township issues in the future. Good communities are made stronger by interested citizens coming forward to serve.
Second, LEAF PICKUP. We have had questions about the leaf pickup schedule, and the short answer is there isn’t one. Well, there is, but it is very informal. The road crew starts with the upper plat, since rain washes those leaves down the hills and into the gutters quicker than it does on the flat ground of the lower plat. They try to get the big piles first, so rake your leaves out into the gutters and they will come by and vacuum them up. They will keep making passes through both areas until either they have gotten all the leaves or the weather has turned so bad they have to convert the trucks into snow plows. Don’t worry if we drive by your house and your leaves aren’t raked out – we will be back. We ask that you get them out as soon as possible though, so the guys can get done before the bad weather hits.
Third, the FIRE STATION. The progress is amazing, and the masonry work is almost done. I need to go take a picture of the front now that the office part is done, but here is one of the back.

It is going to be a beautiful building. It has doors now and can be secured at night, which is good.
Fourth, HALLOWEEN PARTY. Every year the fire association puts on a party immediately after Trick or Treat for anyone who wants to come, and this year was another success. The highlight of the evening is always the costume contest. Here are a few winners, unfortunately without names.


I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather this week, and are getting everything ready for the inevitable winter snow and slush ahead. Soak up the sun and store it for later!
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