This Saturday, October 20th, has been set for the fourth annual "Shake Your Mailbox" day in Michigan!.. Governor Snyder recently made the proclaimation in order to help redue the number of mailboxes damaged this Winter from snow and snow plows. The campaign stated as a statewide initiative in 2009.
The County Road Association of Michigan reports that a loose mailbox may not withstand standard snow removal operations; it should be repaired or replaced so that you have fewer headaches this winter.
This is also a good time to replace worn hinges on mailbox doors and repaint or replace reflective house numbers so the postal worker or emergency responder can find your home more easily.
Enjoy!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Thornapple River Drawdown Today
The Thornapple River above the Cascade Dam is in the process of being drawn down today. The lower water levels will continue to be low until Monday morning. The lower water levels provide better access for homeowners on the River to be able to remove their docks for the Winter. However, there is more to it than that.
The lowering of the river also provides the opportunity for the company that lease the Cascade Dam to inspect the dam and underwater equipment and make repairs and adjustments if necessary. This is an important inspection for the dam, as it is imperative that it function safely not only for the creation of electricity, but for the safety of those residents living both upstream and downstream of the dam. A sudden drop of water level could have major impacts to docks, boats, and (especially downstream) houses. This safety check is done in the Spring (April) and Fall (October) every year.
So, while you see the waterfront home-owners removing their boats and docks this weekend, Keep in mind there is also a major safety check going on at the dam.
P.S. - This process will be repeated at the Ada Dam in two weeks.
The lowering of the river also provides the opportunity for the company that lease the Cascade Dam to inspect the dam and underwater equipment and make repairs and adjustments if necessary. This is an important inspection for the dam, as it is imperative that it function safely not only for the creation of electricity, but for the safety of those residents living both upstream and downstream of the dam. A sudden drop of water level could have major impacts to docks, boats, and (especially downstream) houses. This safety check is done in the Spring (April) and Fall (October) every year.
So, while you see the waterfront home-owners removing their boats and docks this weekend, Keep in mind there is also a major safety check going on at the dam.
P.S. - This process will be repeated at the Ada Dam in two weeks.
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