Gaines Charter Township ahd Hearbeat LLC. is pleased to offer free CPR certification training for Township residents on Saturday, August 28th from 10 am to 12 pm. A certified AHA/BLS instructor will be teaching residents the most current basic CPR techniques.
Registration is required to participate, please call Jenni at 616-698-6640 or send an email to jennifer.lamb@gainestownship.org. Space is limited and registration will be taken on a first come first serve basis.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Dutton Fire Station Open House
Gaines Charter Township will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Dutton Fire Station, 3471 68th Street SE, Dutton, MI 49316. The Township is excited to present a proposed floor plan and architectural renderings of the project to renovate and expand the Dutton Fire Station into a modern facility. It is the Township’s intention that this facility will enhance the Dutton Community and be an asset not only to our Dutton Fire Fighters but also to our neighboring fire departments as well as the Community. The public is encouraged to attend and preview plans for the new Dutton Fire Station. Don R. Hilton, Sr., Township Supervisor, Russ Jansen, Dutton Fire Chief, and Township Staff will be available to answer questions and discuss comments.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Byron Days 2010!
This year's Byron Days Festival will be held on July 30th and 31st. Events included a parade, craft fair, 5k Run/Walk, Byron's Got Talent Competition, Battle of the Bands, games, rides, great food, and tons of fun!
An event schedule and additional information can be found on the Byron Days Website.
An event schedule and additional information can be found on the Byron Days Website.
Kentwood Cares Mentoring Program
Kentwood Public Schools has started a new mentoring program for their middle school students calle KentwoodCares. The focus of this program is to create caring relationships between students at the brink of success and positive adult role models who will promote the growth and development of adolescents to help them build a strong foundation for their future. If this program sounds like something that could be helpful to you click here to review the program brochure or contact Terry Gates, Middle School Mentor Coordinator at 616-455-1200 or via email at terry.gates@kentwoodps.org.
2012 Election Information
I often get questions as to the difference in the February Presidential Primary, the August Primary and November Elections. I have tried to summarize that here:
February: Presidential Primary- this elections sole purpose is to choose candidates from each major party to run for President in November. Voters have always had to choose a Republican or Democrat ballot but in this 2012 Election, that choice will be recorded on the Electronic Poll Book and will be accessible to the public after the election. Voters’ February choices DO NOT impact future elections this year or in the future. Why is a voter limited to voting for one party? Think of it this way- each party is a team and the presidential primary allows that team to choose a captain. If you are part of the “team” you get a voice in who your captain will be.
August 3: Primary Election - A primary is an election in which voters in a jurisdiction select candidates for a subsequent election. In other words, primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates (not the president) for the following general election. So, in races where more than one (or several) people are running for the same office in the same party, only one will appear on the November ballot. If you want it to be your choice on the ballot in November, you will need to help that happen by voting in August. Remember in the primary, you must limit your votes to one party - no crossing over but that choice will not be part of a permanent record.
November 2: General Election - While primary elections serve to narrow down a field of candidates, general elections actually result in electing candidates to offices.
I’m sure most of you are aware of the very important offices to be elected in November. Don’t forget to become informed and VOTE in all of the elections leading up to the General.. See you at the polls!
February: Presidential Primary- this elections sole purpose is to choose candidates from each major party to run for President in November. Voters have always had to choose a Republican or Democrat ballot but in this 2012 Election, that choice will be recorded on the Electronic Poll Book and will be accessible to the public after the election. Voters’ February choices DO NOT impact future elections this year or in the future. Why is a voter limited to voting for one party? Think of it this way- each party is a team and the presidential primary allows that team to choose a captain. If you are part of the “team” you get a voice in who your captain will be.
August 3: Primary Election - A primary is an election in which voters in a jurisdiction select candidates for a subsequent election. In other words, primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates (not the president) for the following general election. So, in races where more than one (or several) people are running for the same office in the same party, only one will appear on the November ballot. If you want it to be your choice on the ballot in November, you will need to help that happen by voting in August. Remember in the primary, you must limit your votes to one party - no crossing over but that choice will not be part of a permanent record.
November 2: General Election - While primary elections serve to narrow down a field of candidates, general elections actually result in electing candidates to offices.
I’m sure most of you are aware of the very important offices to be elected in November. Don’t forget to become informed and VOTE in all of the elections leading up to the General.. See you at the polls!
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