WayPoint and Timberland Charter Academy Schools

Muskegon Township Charter Schools, are basically public schools run by outside entities. Like regular public schools, no tuition is charged to parents and every child that applies must be accepted (unless classrooms are full, in which case a lottery is held). Charter schools are overseen by state-approved sponsors like state universities, community colleges and local school boards. Charter schools are always under the direct supervision of the school board and operating sponsor. Charter schools also receive per-student funds and must adhere to all state and federal education, safety and health statutes.

WayPoint Academy in Muskegon Township is beginning this year with a new name, formally Muskegon Technical Academy, WayPoint's name change comes with a great history.

Awarded & Recognized
2008 U.S. Department & Michigan Department of Education NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL for improved student performance & achievement
Home of the 2008 Greater Jaycees "Young Educator of the Year" award winner
Michigan School Report Card grade = B; making AYP for repeated years
Recognized as a Top 20 School by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies

WayPoint Highlights
Tuition FREE
Offer Grades 5 - 12
Class sizes average 14-20 students
Full-time Career Services program
Only West Michigan school offering a Student Credit Union in partnership with Family Financial Credit Union (reinforcing our focus on financial literacy for students!)
Advanced Placement classes, 100+ Michigan Virtual High School classes, credit recovery classes, college classes through Dual Enrollment & Career Tech Center classes offered
Internships & apprenticeships offered in partnership with area business, industry and service providers for qualifying students
Summer programs offered for students of all ages
Highly qualified and certified teachers dedicated to student success
Strong Michigan Merit Curriculum offered with additional emphasis on Michigan Employability Skills & S.C.A.N.S. skills curricula.

TIMBERLAND CHARTER ACADEMY,

Home of the Timber wolves serves a diverse population of over 550 students.

Timberland's Mission: To provide each child with a safe, supportive learning environment. To foster the personal, social, and academic growth of every child. To develop respect and responsibility for oneself and others. Thus enabling each child to become a lifelong learner, responsible adult and productive citizen. Over 90% of students in grades 2nd through 8th attained their growth targets in the winter and spring assessments on the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) test. This test helps us monitor the areas where our students need improvement. Because of these gains, our students outperformed 99% of the national growth norm for the NWEA.

Mission Through the continuous collaboration of the staff and community, Timberland Charter Academy strives: To provide each child with a safe, supportive learning environment. To foster the personal, social, and academic growth of every child. To develop respect and responsibility for oneself and others. Thus enabling each child to become a lifelong learner, responsible adult and productive citizen. Educational Philosophy Every teacher should respect individual learning styles –willing to go the extra mile to reach each student. Curriculum should be flexible to incorporate these different learning styles by differentiating instruction. Abilities, interests and cultural aspects must also be addressed in an appropriate yet nurturing way. Hands-on, concrete experience is the most natural form of learning. Students should be aware of acceptable behavior and consequences when the rules are not followed. A school is NO substitute to a strong stable home; it is however, a place to foster accountability, responsibility, respect and care. The best approach to ensure our students reach their greatest potential is a collaborative one that continually addresses the needs of the children, their families, the school and the community.

Sportsmen for Youth - 'Youth Day 2008'

THIS EVENT IS PRESENTED FREE FOR YOUTH BY LOCAL SPORTSMEN GROUPS

Muskegon Area Sportsmen for Youth, will host the 15th Annual Sportsmen for Youth Day on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m at P. J. Hoffmaster State Park.
This event is hosted each year with the cooperation of area sportsmen and women who volunteer to introduce young people to outdoor sports. The park's large beach area parking lot will be converted into an outdoor sports show where young people are given the opportunity to try their hand at archery, shooting sports, fishing and many other outdoor activities.
There will be special live animal programs such as Birds of Prey by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Michigan Snakes by Nature Discovery and Michigan Turtles by the Gillette Visitor Center.
Participants under 17 years of age will receive a t-shirt and other souvenirs, a lunch coupon and raffle tickets. Raffle prizes include outdoor equipment and other items.
Overflow parking is being provided by the Muskegon Motor Cycle Hill Climb Association at their Hill Climb location on Lake Harbor Road. A shuttle service will move participants the short distance from the overflow parking area to Hoffmaster State Park.
Hoffmaster State park is located at 6585 Lake Harbor Rd., southwest of Muskegon. There is no fee for this special event, but a Michigan State Parks Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the park.

Back to School

Enjoy Labor Day!!

September 2nd is Back to School!!

Here are the Fall Sports Schedules for OV & Reeths Puffer
Go Teams!!

Orchard View Sports Schedule

GO CARDINALS!!

OVHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
08/26/08 QUAD Tri County 5:30
08/28/08 Muskegon Hts A 6:30
09/02/08 QUAD Hart 5:30
09/04/08 Muskegon A 6:30
09/09/08 Fruitport H 7:00
09/16/08 Spring Lake H 7:00
09/20/08 OV Invite H 9:00 am
09/23/08 Grant A 7:00
09/27/08 Oakridge Invite A 9:00 am
09/30/08 Ludington H 7:00
10/04/08 City Meet Muskegon 9:00 am
10/7/08 Fremont H 7:00
10/14/08 Tri County A 7:00
10/21/08 Newaygo A 7:00
10/23/08 Quad H 5:30
10/25/08 League Tournament Grant 8:30 am


OVHS JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
08/26/08 QUAD H 5:30
08/28/08 Muskegon Hts A 5:30
09/02/08 QUAD Whitehall 5:30
09/04/08 Muskegon A 5:30
09/09/08 Fruitport H 6:00
09/13/08 Lakewood Invite A 9:00 am
09/16/08 Spring Lake H 6:00
09/23/08 Grant A 6:00
09/30/08 Ludington H 6:00
10/7/08 Fremont H 6:00
10/14/08 Tri County A 6:00
10/21/08 Newaygo A 6:00
10/23/08 Quad N Muskegon 5:30
10/25/08 W Shore Comm College A 9:00 am

LAKES 8 VARSITY FOOTBALL
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
08/28/08 Montague H 6:59
09/05/08 Ludington A 6:59
09/12/08 Newaygo H 6:59
09/19/08 Grant A 6:59
09/26/08 Spring Lake A 6:59
10/3/08 Fruitport H 6:59
10/10/08 Tri County H 6:59
10/17/08 Fremont A 6:59
10/24/08 Oakridge A 6:59

LAKES 8 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
08/27/08 Montague A 6:30
09/04/08 Ludington H 6:30
09/11/08 Newaygo A 6:30
09/18/08 Grant H 6:30
09/25/08 Spring Lake H 6:30
10/02/08 Fruitport A 6:30
10/09/08 Tri County A 6:30
10/16/08 Fremont H 6:30
10/23/08 Oakridge H 6:30

OVMS FOOTBALL
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
09/10/08 Newaygo H 4:00
09/17/08 Grant A 4:00
09/24/08 Fremont H 4:00
10/01/08 Spring Lake H 4:00
10/08/08 Ludington A 4:00
10/15/08 Fruitport A 4:00
10/22/08 Tri County H 4:00


OVHS CROSS-COUNTRY
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
08/19/08 Cardinal Invite H 5:00
08/23/08 Benzie Invite A 9:00 am
09/06/08 Big Red Invite McGraft Park 9:00 am
09/13/08 Ludington Invite West Shore 9:45 am
09/16/08 Fremont Invite Branstrom Park 4:00
09/20/08 Oakridge Invite Oakridge 10:00 am
09/23/08 Lakes 8 Conf Newaygo 4:00
09/27/08 Fruitport Invite Fruitport 9:00 am
09/30/08 Lakes 8 Conf Tri County 4:00
10/04/08 Portage Invite Portage 10:00 am
10/11/08 City Meet Oakridge 10:00 am
10/14/08 Lakes 8 Conf Fruitport 4:00
10/18/08 Chip Hills Invite A 10:00 am
10/25/08 Regional TBA TBA
11/01/08 State MIS TBA

OVMS CROSS-COUNTRY
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
09/13/08 Ludington Invite West Shore 9:45 am
09/20/08 Oakridge Invite Oakridge 10:00 am
09/23/08 Lakes 8 Conf Newaygo 4:00
09/27/08 Fruitport Invite Fruitport 9:00 am
09/30/08 Lakes 8 Conf Tri County 4:00
10/04/08 Portage Invite Portage 12:00
10/11/08 Hesperia Invite Hesperia 9:00 am
10/14/08 Lakes 8 Conf Fruitport 4:00

BOYS’ TENNIS
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
08/28/08 Muskegon A 4:00
09/02/08 Catholic A 4:00
09/03/08 Ludington A 4:15
09/08/08 Fremont A 4:15
09/10/08 Spring Lake H 4:15
09/11/08 WMC H 4:00
09/15/08 Fruitport A 4:15
09/17/08 Grant A 4:15
09/27/08 City Meet A 8:00 am
10/04/08 Conference Ludington 8:00 am
10/07/08 Big Rapids A 4:00
10/9-10/10 Regionals
10/17-10/18 State

LAKES 8 BOYS’ SOCCER
DATE OPPONENT SITE VAR JV
08/18/08 Muskegon H 5:45 4:00
08/22/08 Oakridge A 7:00 --
08/27/08 Muskegon Catholic A 4:30 --
09/02/08 Fremont A 6:45 5:00
09/06/08 Manistee Invite A 10:00 am --
09/09/08 Newaygo A 4:00 5:45
09/16/08 Tri County H 4:00 5:45
09/18/08 Fruitport H 4:00 5:45
09/23/08 Grant H 4:00 --
09/25/08 Ludington H 4:00 5:45
09/30/08 Spring Lake A 6:45 4:00
10/2/08 Conf TBA TBA TBA
10/06/08 Conf TBA TBA TBA
10/08/08 Conf TBA TBA TBA
10/09/08 N Pointe Christian A 5:30 4:00

OVHS LAKES 8 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
12/02/08 Montague A 5:30
12/05/08 Fruitport H 5:30
12/08/08 WMC H 5:30
12/11/08 Grant A 5:30
12/19/08 Ludington A 5:30
12/26/08 Holiday Tournament Oakridge TBA
12/27/08 Holiday Tournament Oakridge TBA
01/06/09 Muskegon Hts H 5:30
01/08/09 Spring Lake A 5:30
01/13/09 Fremont H 5:30
01/16/09 Newaygo H 5:30
01/22/09 Tri County A 5:30
01/27/09 Fruitport A 5:30
01/30/09 Grant H 5:30
02/05/09 Ludington H 5:30
02/10/09 Spring Lake H 5:30
02/13/09 Fremont A 5:30
02/19/09 Newaygo A 5:30
02/24/09 N Muskegon A 6:00
02/26/09 Tri County H 5:30

OVHS WRESTLING
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
11/29/08 Muskegon Invite A 9:00 am
12/13/08 Grant Invite A 10:00 am
12/13/08 Ludington Invite - B A 9:00 am
12/20/08 Chip Hills Invite A 9:00 am
01/10/09 OV Invite H 9:00 am
01/14/09 Newaygo/Spring Lake H 5:30
01/21/09 Tri County/Fremont Tri County 5:30
01/24/09 City Meet Whitehall 9:00 am
01/28/09 Fruitport/Grant Grant 5:30
01/31/08 Montague Invite A 9:00 am
02/04/09 Ludington/Spring Lake Fruitport 5:30
02/07/09 Shelby Invite A 9:00 am
02/14/09 Conference Meet Fremont 8:30 am
2/18-2/19 Team Districts
2/21 Individual Districts
2/25 Team Regional
2/28 Individual Regional

OVHS LAKES 8 BOYS’ BASKETBALL
DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
12/09/08 WMC H 5:30
12/12/08 Grant H 5:30
12/15/08 Oakridge A 5:30
12/18/08 Ludington H 5:30
12/28/08 Holiday Tournament Catholic TBA
12/29/08 Holiday Tournament Catholic TBA
01/09/09 Spring Lake A 5:30
01/15/09 Fremont A 5:30
01/20/09 Newaygo H 5:30
01/23/09 Tri County H 5:30
01/29/09 Fruitport A 5:30
02/03/09 Grant A 5:30
02/06/09 Ludington A 5:30
02/12/09 Spring Lake H 5:30
02/17/09 Fremont H 5:30
02/20/09 Newaygo A 5:30
02/27/09 Fruitport H 5:30
03/03/09 Whitehall A 5:30
03/05/09 Tri County A 5:30

REETHS PUFFER
GO ROCKETS !!

2008-09 Fall Sports Schedule
Cross Country
Wednesday September 3, 2008 Mona Shores Away 4:30 PM
Tuesday September 9, 2008 Fruitport HS Away 4:00 PM
Friday September 12, 2008 Michigan State Invite Away TBA
Wednesday September 17, 2008 Grand Rapids Union Away 4:30 PM
Saturday September 20, 2008 Oakridge Invite Away 8:30 AM
Wednesday October 1, 2008 Jamboree Home 4:30 PM
Saturday October 4, 2008 Portage Invite Away 9:00 AM
Saturday October 11, 2008 City @ N. Muskegon Away TBA
Wednesday October 15, 2008 Holland Away 4:30 PM
Saturday November 1, 2008 State Finals Away TBA

Golf - Girls Varsity
Wednesday September 10, 2008 Jamboree @ Kenowa Hills Away TBA
Friday September 12, 2008 Ludington Away 9:30 AM
Wednesday September 17, 2008 Jamboree Home TBA
Wednesday September 24, 2008 Jamboree @ Clearbrook Away TBA
Wednesday October 1, 2008 Post Season @ Meadows Away 9:00 AM

Tennis
Wednesday September 3, 2008 G.R. Union Home 4:00 PM
Thursday September 4, 2008 North Muskegon Home 4:00 PM
Wednesday September 10, 2008 Mona Shores Away 4:00 PM
Thursday September 11, 2008 Fruitport HS Away 4:00 PM
Wednesday September 17, 2008 Kenowa Hills Home 4:00 PM
Wednesday September 24, 2008 Forest Hills Central Away 4:00 PM
Saturday September 27, 2008 City @ Mona Shores Away TBA
Monday September 29, 2008 Holland HS Away 4:00 PM
Saturday October 4, 2008 Conference Meet @ FHC Away TBA

Varsity Football
Friday September 5, 2008 Greenville HS Home 7:00 PM
Friday September 12, 2008 Northview Away 7:00 PM
Friday September 19, 2008 East Grand Rapids HS Home 7:00 PM
Friday September 26, 2008 Union - Homecoming Home 7:00 PM
Friday October 3, 2008 Mona Shores Home 7:00 PM
Friday October 10, 2008 Kenowa Hills Home 7:00 PM
Friday October 17, 2008 *Forest Hills Central Away 7:00 PM
Friday October 24, 2008 *Holland HS Away 7:00PM

JV Football
Thursday September 4, 2008 Greenville HS Away 6:30 PM
Thursday September 11, 2008 Northview Home 6:30 PM
Thursday September 18, 2008 East Grand Rapids HS Away 6:30 PM
Thursday September 25, 2008 G.R. Union Away 6:30 PM
Thursday October 2, 2008 Mona Shores Away 6:30 PM
Thursday October 9, 2008 Kenowa Hills Away 6:30 PM
Thursday October 16, 2008 *Forest Hills Central Home 6:30 PM
Thursday October 23, 2008 *Holland HS Home 4:30 PM

Freshman Football
Thursday September 4, 2008 Greenville HS Away 4:30 PM
Thursday September 11, 2008 Northview Home 4:30 PM
Thursday September 18, 2008 East Grand Rapids HS Away 4:30 PM
Thursday September 25, 2008 G.R. Union Away 4:30 PM
Thursday October 2, 2008 Mona Shores Away 4:30 PM
Thursday October 9, 2008 Kenowa Hills Away 4:30 PM
Thursday October 16, 2008 *Forest Hills Central Home 4:30 PM
Thursday October 23, 2008 *Holland HS Home 4:30 PM

Soccer
Tuesday September 2, 2008 Northview Away 7:15 PM
Thursday September 4, 2008 G.R. Union Home 6:45 PM
Tuesday September 9, 2008 Mona Shores Away 6:45 PM
Thursday September 11, 2008 Kenowa Hills Home 6:45 PM
Monday September 15, 2008 Western Michigan Christian HS Home 6:45 PM
Tuesday September 16, 2008 Forest Hills Central Away 6:45 PM
Thursday September 18, 2008 Holland HS Away 6:45 PM
Tuesday September 23, 2008 East Grand Rapids HS Home 6:45 PM
Thursday September 25, 2008 Grand Rapids Union Away 6:45 PM
Tuesday September 30, 2008 Mona Shores Home 6:45 PM
Thursday October 2, 2008 Kenowa Hills Away 6:45 PM
Tuesday October 7, 2008 Forest Hills Central Home 6:45 PM
Thursday October 9, 2008 Holland HS Home 6:45 PM
Monday October 13, 2008 Districts Away TBA
Monday October 13, 2008 Regionals Away TBA
Saturday November 1, 2008 State Finals Away TBA

Varsity Volleyball
Wednesday September 3, 2008 R-P Quad Home 5:00 PM
Tuesday September 9, 2008 Grand Rapids Union Away 6:00 PM
Thursday September 11, 2008 GR Creston Away 6:00 PM
Tuesday September 16, 2008 Union-Parent's Night Home 7:00 PM
Thursday September 18, 2008 Mona Shores Away 7:00 PM
Tuesday September 23, 2008 Kenowa Hills Home 7:00 PM
Thursday September 25, 2008 Forest Hills Central Away 7:00 PM
Tuesday September 30, 2008 Holland HS Away 7:00 PM
Thursday October 2, 2008 East Grand Rapids HS Home 6:00 PM
Tuesday October 7, 2008 G.R. Union Away 7:00 PM
Thursday October 9, 2008 Mona Shores Home 7:00 PM
Tuesday October 14, 2008 Kenowa Hills Away 7:00 PM
Thursday October 16, 2008 Forest Hills Central Home 7:00 PM
Saturday October 18, 2008 City Volleyball Away 9:00 AM
Tuesday October 21, 2008 Holland-Senior Night Home 7:00 PM
Saturday October 25, 2008 Unity Chr. Invite Away 8:30 PM

JV Volleyball
Wednesday September 3, 2008 R-P Quad Home 5:00 PM
Saturday September 6, 2008 Whitehall Away 9:00 AM
Tuesday September 9, 2008 Greenville HS Home 6:00 PM
Thursday September 11, 2008 Northview Away 6:00 PM
Tuesday September 16, 2008 G.R. Union Home 6:00 PM
Thursday September 18, 2008 Mona Shores Away 6:00 PM
Saturday September 20, 2008 RP JV Invite Home 9:00 AM
Tuesday September 23, 2008 Kenowa Hills Home 6:00 PM
Thursday September 25, 2008 Forest Hills Central Away 6:00 PM
Saturday September 27, 2008 Fruitport Invite Away 9:00 AM
Tuesday September 30, 2008 Holland HS Away 6:00 PM
Thursday October 2, 2008 G.R. Union Away 6:00 PM
Tuesday October 7, 2008 G.R. Union Away 6:00 PM
Thursday October 9, 2008 Mona Shores Home 6:00 PM
Tuesday October 14, 2008 Kenowa Hills Away 6:00 PM
Thursday October 16, 2008 Forest Hills Central Home 6:00 PM
Tuesday October 21, 2008 Holland HS Home 6:00 PM

Freshman Volleyball
Wednesday September 3, 2008 Quad @ N. Muskegon Away 5:00 PM
Tuesday September 9, 2008 Grand Rapids Christian Away 6:00 PM
Thursday September 11, 2008 G.R. Union Away 6:00 PM
Tuesday September 16, 2008 G.R. Union Home 6:00 PM
Thursday September 18, 2008 Mona Shores Away 6:00 PM
Saturday September 20, 2008 North Pointe Chr. Invite Away 8:30 AM
Tuesday September 23, 2008 Kenowa Hills Home 6:00 PM
Thursday September 25, 2008 Forest Hills Central Away 6:00 PM
Tuesday September 30, 2008 Holland HS Away 6:00 PM
Thursday October 2, 2008 East Grand Rapids HS Away 6:00 PM
Tuesday October 7, 2008 G.R. Union Away 6:00 PM
Thursday October 9, 2008 Mona Shores Home 6:00 PM
Tuesday October 14, 2008 Kenowa Hills Away 6:00 PM
Thursday October 16, 2008 Forest Hills Central Home 6:00 PM
Tuesday October 21, 2008 Holland HS Home 6:00 PM

Labor Day in Muskegon

If you are staying close to home this Labor Day weekend here is a schedule of some fun family ideas.

2008 Shoreline Spectacular Celebrate Summer Some More!

Labor Day WeekendPere Marquette Park -- Muskegon, Michigan
Fun for everyone!
Arts and Crafts Fair -- Labor Day Parade -- Rides on Laura the Elephant
Inflatable Playground -- Face Painting -- Free Kids Art Workshops
America’s Best Frisbee Dogs -- Live Bands Every Night

SCHEDULE
Friday, August 29, 2008
Beverage and Entertainment Tent, 5 - 11 pm
Live Band 23 Degrees North, 7 - 11 pm Saturday,

August 30, 2008
Daily Attractions 10 am - 4 pmArts and Crafts Fair, 10 am - 4 pm
Laura the Elephant - Free Kids Art Workshop Inflatable Playground
Face Painting -Laura the Elephant Bathes in Lake Michigan,
4 pm Beverage and Entertainment Tent, Noon - 11 pm
America’s Best Frisbee Dog Show, 1 pm Live Music Left Paul Trio, 3 -6 pm Westside Soul Surfers, 7 -11 pm

Sunday, August 31, 2008 Church with Your Shoes Off, 10 - 11 am Classics, Antiques, Hot Rods, Specialty Vehicles...

All Welcome!
Daily Attractions 10 am - 4 pm Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 am - 4 pm
Laura the Elephant - Free Kids Art Workshop
Inflatable Playground - Face Painting Laura the Elephant Bathes in Lake Michigan,
4 pm Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest,
4 pm Beverage and Entertainment Tent,
Noon - 11 pm Live Music Whoopee Kat, 3 -6 pm Sportin' Woodies, 7 -11 pm

Monday, September 1, 2008 Lions Pancake Breakfast, 7 - 11 am
Daily Attractions 10 am - 4 pm Arts and Crafts Fair,
10 am - 4 pm Laura the Elephant -
Free Kids Art Workshop Inflatable Playground
Face Painting Laura the Elephant Bathes in Lake Michigan,
4 pm Beverage and Entertainment Tent,
Noon - 5 pm Live Music Tommy Foster, 12:30 - 4:30 pm

Shoreline Spectacular is sponsored by F.U.N., Inc., a non-profit organization.All proceeds are donated toward the improvement of Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Park.

Muskegon Charter Township Board Meeting

August 18, 2008 Meeting Highlights

The Board accepted the resignation of Supervisor Pat Jordan effective August 31st.
Richard Nolan will run against Dave Kieft Jr. on the Nov. 4 general election ballot for the supervisor position.

Eastside Extravaganza founder Carole Nichols announced the closing of the event. The event this year raised more than $44,000. The event donated $1,300 to the police department, $1,600 to the fire department, and $35,000 to the public works department for purchase of small children's toys and play equipment for the parks. Over the many years of the Eastside Extravaganza it's proceeds have funded a skate park and hockey rink, built a pavilion, purchased picnic tables for all public parks in East Muskegon and, play equipment for children. It will be greatly missed not only by the kids but by OV graduates that used the event for an annual meeting place to renew friendships and have reunions. The board voted unanimously to have a plaque of appreciation made and presented to Carole Nichols and her husband Jerry, the co-creators of the event, but even this small gesture can't thank them enough for the years of fun and the generous donations they have made. Thank you to all who have made this event such fun.

The Police Department has promoted Detective Sanford to Sargent. We are lucky to have such dedicated and qualified officers protecting our citizens. Congratulation Sargent Sanford.

Maintenance and Inspection Department has set a minimum of $35 for a permit fee. Increased gas prices has been a major factor in this small increase.

Request for transfer of Class C Liquor License from Rossi's to Cancun Bar has been tabled for 2 weeks while the transfer and tax requirements are completed.

Dates to Remember

August 18, 2008
Board Meeting and Water/Sewer Committee
Town Hall 7:00 PM
August 25, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM

September 1, 2008
Town Hall Closed
Labor Day Holiday
September 2, 2008
Board Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
September 8, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
September 9, 2008
Water System Policy Board
Town Hall 1:30 PM
September 15, 2008
Board Meeting and Water/Sewer Committee
Town Hall 7:00 PM
September 22, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM

October 6, 2008
Board Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
October 7, 2008
Water System Policy Board
Town Hall 1:30 PM
October 13, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
October 20, 2008
Board Meeting and Water/Sewer Committee
Town Hall 7:00 PM
October 27, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM

November 3, 2008
Board Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
November 10, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
November 11, 2008
Town Hall Closed
Veterans Day Holiday
November 12, 2008
Water System Policy Board
Town Hall 1:30 PM
November 17, 2008
Board Meeting and Water/Sewer Committee
Town Hall 7:00 PM
November 24, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
November 27, 2008
Town Hall Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28, 2008
Town Hall Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday

December 1, 2008
Board Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
December 8, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall 7:00 PM
December 9, 2008
Water System Policy Board
Town Hall 1:30 PM
December 15, 2008
Board Meeting and Water/Sewer Committee
Town Hall 7:00 PM
December 24, 2008
Town Hall Closed
Christmas Holiday

December 25, 2008
Town Hall Closed
Christmas Holiday

December 31, 2008
Town Hall Closed
New Years Holiday

About Muskegon Township

Muskegon Charter Township is the oldest Township in the State of Michigan. It was created by the State Legislature in 1837 and included parts of what is now Ottawa and Oceana Counties. Over the years, as a result of decisions by the State of Michigan and annexations by the City of Muskegon the Township ended up with the complicated configuration that now exists with our political boundaries encompassing about 23 square miles.

The Township is divided by the Muskegon River basin with about one-third of the Township North of the river and two-thirds to the South.

The Township provides a full range of services including Fire, Police, Water, Sewer, Parks and Recreation, Sanitation and Highway Departments. Muskegon Township is one of the two Townships in Michigan with a DPW department.

The Township seal or insignia you may see on Township stationery, vehicles and our flag has a rich history and meaning. In 1972 the former Township Clerk, Jack Joslyn, recognized the need for an appropriate and distinguished official seal for the Township. Jack designed and had a local artist fine tune the basics for manufacture.

Jack incorporated the Michigan Seal to represent the State in which the Township is located. The six stars represent the entities which have occupied or governed the areas: The American Indian, Spain, France, Great Britain, Colonies and finally, the United States of America. The eagle and its freedom in flight is equivalent to the freedom of our citizens in this Nation.

Planning Commission 8/11/2008

Planning Commission Highlights.

At the last meeing we approved the MAISD project in Oak Point Subdivision for the construction of 7 homes over the next 7 years by students at the school. This project was presented by Brian Peters one of the construction teachers at MAISD.

Information was presented on the Michigan Planners Annual Conference and their agenda was passed out.

Muskegon Parks and Recreation Committee presented it's report.
The committee with be applying for a grant to develop the tennis court at Riverside Park into a skate park and ice arena. This is a grant/contest from Ace Hardware. The finalist will be announced in September. Thank you to Judy Clark-Ochs for her request and interest in Riverside Park.

Parks and Rec also reported that Eastside Extravaganza installed playground animals and cranes for the kids from the proceeds of their event. Thnak you to them for their donation and a FUN event.

The plans for Musketawa Trail are still in progress and Stewart Peterson is following this.

This meeting was well attended and was the first chance for some of us to meet those people elected at the primary to run for the Township leadership positions. Since most of those people have no opposition in November they have already been elected with the exception of Dave Kieft who will be on the November ballot with Planning Commissioner Dick Nolan.

Several new faces will be joining the leadership of Muskegon Township and all seem eager to work together to move our Township forward. I found long ago that no matter how much we might all want the same thing our ideas on the way to get there might differ a lot. It is important that we have discussion, varying ideas and different view points, this can open up avenues to achieve our goals that might have been over looked. It is equally important that after discussion and decisions we all unite behind the idea and put the Township first. I have served on many boards and this looks to be one with strong leadership possibilities and I look forward to many lively discussions and much hand shaking and unity after the decisions are made.

John Hughes, Muskegon Township Trustee Elect

Thank You

Thank you for your support in the August 5th Primary.
I am looking forward to serving you as a Muskegon Township Trustee.
I will be looking for input from you in the areas that you see need attention in our Township, I hope to be able to keep and improve the quality of life in Muskegon Township while getting the most 'bang for the buck' with township funds.

Muskegon Township has a wide diversity and a very complementary blend of business and residential, I will work hard to maintain that and strive to increase the desirability of Muskegon Township for it's residence and businesses.

The goal of Muskegon Township as a GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY, will be high on my list of priorities as I assume my responsibilities in November.

Please feel free to contact me as I will need your input and suggestions to work for you as Trustee.

John Hughes
trusteejohn@hughesbuildersinc.net