Category Archives: Public Interest

The GS Forum is back on-line

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The GS Forum is available for discussion purposes of the residents.  Just simply go to http://www.georgetownshores.org/private/forumto view and/or post comments there.  The site has many sections for discussion and it is as easy as creating an account and then posting your ideas or concerns.  Residents have been posting items that have floated to shore at their property and are looking for the owners as well as those who have lost items.  If you have something for sale, or just want to talk, we encourage your ideas.

-rap

Spider & Wasps Spraying

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If you are not familiar with living by a Lake, You will find that Spiders & Wasps can be quite a problem.

One option for controlling this problem is spraying to prevent them. The service will help Control Spiders, Wasps, Ants, & Misc. Beetles. Also, any Spider Webs that may form between services will be wiped down for better results.

We have two contacts for you:

Van Den Berge Pest Control will treat your Home once per month (April – September) at an average cost of $50.00 per service. Cost of Service will be based on the Size of your Home, Size of Deck(s), your Specific Pest Problem(s), & the Time of Year you call to start service. There may be an additional service charge for the Initial Service to get Pests under Control.

Since Van Den Berge Pest Control service’s so many Home’s in the Sub-Division; there will be a 10% Discount off normal rates. In addition, any New Client that signs-up for the Service in April will not be charged extra for the Initial Service; which is a savings of about $45.00. For Service Quote’s, Questions, &/or Appointment’s for Service call Mitch @ 616-457-2525.

Another option for spraying is IPM (Integrated Pest Management) : Many residents have used them and are very happy with their service.  They have been pricing their service at $35 per service for the house and $5 extra for dock and shore station.  For Service Quote’s, Questions, &/or Appointment’s for Service call Dawn @ 616-878-3059.

Mail box Meyhem!

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As you already know, a number of mailboxes have been damaged/destroyed by the Ottawa County Road Commission plows this winter and I have been contacted by the homeowner for repair or replacement.  I decided to contact the Road commission to see if there is a reimbursement program for this damage.  This is what I was told:

The Road Commission will reimburse the homeowner $15 for a busted post and $15 for a damaged mailbox if, when they inspect the damage, they can determine that the plow caused the damage by seeing orange or black paint on the damaged piece.  The orange or black paint would come from the plow blade itself.

I have closely inspected several boxes and found no paint left by the snowplow which doesn’t surprise me because, by now, the paint has been worn off the plow blades due to heavy use this winter.  Therefore, unless there is obvious orange/black paint left on the damaged mailbox, it would not be worthwhile to file a claim by the homeowner.

If, however, the homeowner decides to pursue a reimbursement, he/she can file a claim with the Road Commission by calling  1-616-842-5400 (Grand Haven).

Submitted by Jim Frieswyk

Mail box run over

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On Sunday, December 16th between 10 am and noon someone ran over Gayle and Mike Caine’s mailbox.   They live at 5617 18 Ave. 616-662-6235.  On the corner of 18th and Van Buren. No note was left. If you have any information on this hit and run we would appreciate it.Thanks Mike and Gayle