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RED CROSS
Come one come all 100 pints of blood
needed. Help us to meet our goal
Dear Genoa Township Residents:
On behalf of the American Red Cross Blood
Services, I would like to thank Livingston County and Genoa
Township for sponsoring bloodmobiles throughout the area. You,
the donors, are a member of our lifesaving team. Without you,
the American Red Cross could not provide patients’ with
lifesaving blood products. Thank you for your contribution,
your time, effort and commitment to providing safe blood
products to our community.
Now, as we face the effects of winter
weather – increasing traffic accidents and more house fires
– we will continue to help people prevent, prepare for and
respond to emergencies. With your continued support, and blood
donations the American Red Cross will be able to provide the
same kind of lifesaving help here at home that we brought to
so many affected by the tragedies on September 11, 2001.
Working together we can save lives, please donate blood.
Sincerely,
Margo Aasland, Paramedic, EMS I/C
American Red Cross-Livingston County
Donor Recruitment Representative
GENOA TOWNSHIP TO HOST BLOOD
DRIVE
Friday, April 12, 2002
Please call and set up an appointment to
donate blood at the Genoa Township Hall. We have scheduled a
blood drive for Friday, April 12, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. until
4:00 p.m.
Here in Michigan, the American Red Cross
must supply about 2,000 blood products to hospital patients
every day. In the United States a blood transfusion is needed
every 2 seconds. The Red Cross must always have more blood in
stock than is actually used in order to assure every
patient’s safety. Working together, the Red Cross, the
Township and You can make a difference by increasing blood
collections and alleviating the shortage of specialized
products for people with blood diseases.
111,826 people live in Livingston County and
are eligible to donate blood, but of that number only 2541
donate blood on a regular basis. Your donation could help a
patient with acute blood loss resulting from trauma or
surgery, individuals with leukemia who need platelets, or
someone who has had a liver transplant and needs plasma. There
is no end to the need for blood within our community. For
example a premature baby may require up to four units of red
blood cells while in intensive care.
Can you find the time and the heart to give
just once? Call (810) 227-5225 and ask for the Clerks Office
to schedule your appointment.
We're Ahead of the Game
By Paulette A. Skolarus
While voting continues to be a problem in
other states, we won't mention which; Michigan
is well ahead in the race when it comes to accuracy and
consistency for all elections. Michigan has a set of laws and
standards that are above reproach and are followed by all
authorities within the state that conduct elections. According
to Secretary of State Candice Miller, "Michigan is the
national leader on how we conduct our elections. We are the
model for the 21st century." Today, the State is
continuing to make an effort to make it even better. They are
considering Optical Scan voting equipment as the standard for
all municipalities across the state.
Genoa Township installed the Optical Scan as
the voting choice nearly two years ago. The Optical Scan
system was a big hit with our township electorate. Not only
did our electors find it an easy application, but also our
election workers were surprised at the ease in closing the
poles and the recording of ballot tallies at the end of the
day. In the past we did not conclude our Election Day until
close to midnight. Today, with the Optical Scan, our results
are tabulated and transmitted to the county within one hour of
the closing of the poles.
It is our hope that in the future, elections
can be held over several days so that our residents would find
little reason to not exercise their right to vote. Persons 60
years of age or older may vote "absent voter ballot"
on demand. We have a standing list of voters who are eligible
and are mailed applications and ballots for each election.
Call the Clerk's office at (810) 227-5225 and ask for Mary or
Polly. We will be happy to add your name to our master file
and send you an application for each election. Please note
that the local school districts hold their own elections and
the township does not participate in running school elections.
Polly's money saving tips
- Set your thermostat fan to "Auto"
instead of "On". The fan will run when needed
instead of 24 hours a day.
- Save water when brushing your teeth. Turn
your water off while brushing and back on to rinse.
- Close your curtains or shades at night.
This will add another layer of insulation to your windows
and keep the heat inside.
- Close the damper on your fireplace after
the fire is out and when not in use. Your warm air will not
funnel out the chimney.
Recycle Dates - Every other
week
Recycling will be picked up on the same day as
regular refuse. Pickups occur every other week beginning Feb.
7th and 8th
Every day is a learning
experience. Open your mind to the lesson. Polly
Highlights of Township Activity
by Township Manager Mike
Archinal
Genoa Township remains an attractive location
for businesses. Especially positive is the fact that a number of
the projects involve the demolition and reconstruction of
existing obsolete buildings. We often receive calls regarding
new commercial and industrial construction along Grand River.
Despite a slight slowdown, indicative of the overall economy, a
number of projects are planned. New projects, coming soon, that
may interest you include but are not limited to the following:
- The long awaited reconstruction of the Log
Cabin Restaurant will begin this spring. An attractive new
4,000 square foot restaurant with bar will replace the
previous building which was destroyed by a gas main
explosion and fire. The replacement for the longtime
landmark will be located on the same site at Grand River and
Eckles.
- A Tutor Time daycare facility will be
located west of the Lake Chemung I-96 exit. The site will
also accommodate several other uses as yet not determined.
- The Meadowview Center will be a 10,000
square foot retail facility located at Meadowview and Grand
River. The new brick and stone building will replace the
vacant "Yesterday’s Treasures" antique store.
- Construction is underway on a CVS Pharmacy
to be located on the northwest corner of the intersection of
Golf Club and Grand River.
- Pier One Imports is locating at the
intersection of Grand Oaks and Grand River. The store will
replace the old "Slender You" building.
- Bordines, located on Grand River between
Hughes and Kellogg, will be constructing seven new
greenhouses, additional parking and additional retail area.
- First National Bank is constructing a
branch bank on Grand River Ave., just east of Latson.
- A mixed office and commercial project is
under construction on Grand River Ave., just east of
Kellogg. The first phase of the project will include
approximately 28,000 square feet of retail use.
Public Workshop – February 25th,
2002
We are still looking to acquire land for parks
and recreation within our community. The Township is not
planning on running any recreation programs. We would continue
to work with both SELCRA and Howell Parks and Recreation to
establish goals for such an endeavor. A workshop has been
scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2002 at the Township Hall at
7:00 p.m. to ask for your input. Representatives from local
subdivisions and riparian associations, as well as the public,
are welcome to attend.
Give the gift of sight. Donate your old
glasses to the Lions. Genoa has a year round drop off center.
Bring those old glasses when you come in to pay your taxes.
Notice: Annual Assessment
Tax Notices headed up "Notice of
Assessment ..." will be mailed early in March. In the upper
right hand corner of this notice will be a message stating "THIS
IS NOT A TAX BILL". It is important to review the
information on your notice for accuracy because it may change
your Assessed and/or Taxable Value. If you do not feel that you
are being assessed properly, you may call the Assessing Dept. or
set up an appointment with the Board of Review asking for a
change. This is the only time of the year that you can challenge
your Assessed and/or Taxable Value. After the March Board of
Review, the assessment cannot be changed until the next year.
This is also a good time to make sure that
your Homestead Exemption percentage is correct. If this is your
primary home it should read "Homestead Exemption -
100%".
The hearings for the March Board of Review are
as follows:
- March 11, 2002 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- March 13, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- March 14, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Letters mailed to the Board of Review must be
postmarked no later than March 14, 2002. If you have any
questions or concerns please call us at (810) 227-5225 and we
will be happy to assist you.
Signed: Debra Rojewski, Chief Assessor
NOTICE of change in policy
effective March 1, 2002:
- The township will begin charging a $25.00
fee for all returned checks.
- The tax and utility departments will no
longer accept the post mark date as the date paid. Payments
must be received in the township office no later than the
due date to avoid any penalty.
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