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June 27-30 – Community Garage Sale @ Town Hall 

  

Hi all, 

Think back to 2021, when Kim Oja spearheaded a Community Garage Sale to raise money for the Recreation Project …. many of you stepped up to help and the sale was a success. This year, we are asking for help with a 2nd Community Fundraising Garage Sale scheduled for June 27-30. Start putting your spring cleaning items in a pile for the sale!  Just as the last sale, all proceeds from items donated will go to support the Recreation Project. Please note the following:

1.    Items accepted:  Items donated should be in good condition. Please price your items with an easy to peel off sticker; this will save a lot of time in setting up the sale, and in bringing unsold items to sites such as the Salvation Army, which will not accept items with price stickers. 

2.    Items not accepted: Clothing…it typically doesn’t sell. Baby cribs, car seats, mattresses, electronics like TV’s & computers; large household appliances like washers, dryers, stoves, etc.; chemicals and paints; sleeper sofas; waterbeds; guns and ammunition.

3.    Drop-off Items. We will collect items starting on Thursday, June 27, from 9:00 AM – 7 PM. You can also bring items Friday or even Saturday; call us if you need to make other arrangements to drop off items.

4.    Hours.  We are thinking the sale will start Friday, June 28 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday, June 29 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Sunday, June 30 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM…we are thinking items will be offered on Sunday for ½ price or a free-will donation. 

5.      Clean-up.  We know at the end of the sale we will need to clear out any unsold items. We know the Goodwill and Salvation Army will take some items. Clara’s Cupboard is NOT able to take items this year. We think Itasca Restore will be able to take items.  Do you know any churches that will accept items at the end of June? Any other ideas?, let us know.

6.    Advertising.  We will need signs to place at roadway intersections – anyone willing to help make signs and put them out? We are thinking we should advertise in the Grand Rapids Herald and will do Facebook Garage Sales postings. Any other advertising suggestions?

7.    HELP IS NEEDED – We can’t do this alone, and we know many of you are willing and able to help with set-up on Thursday; sales on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and help to take unsold items to those businesses or churches that can take them. We think everything will need to be cleaned out of town hall by noon Monday. Send us an email or phone or text if you can help. 

More information/updates will be provided in the next Township Newsletter in early June, by email, e-news, and posted on the Township Website.  

We are open to your ideas for this sale – If you have questions or suggestions, please call or email us. Thank you so much!

Tim & Jean Panchyshyn
952-250-6690 (Jean)
952-250-3258 (Tim)
jeanonwabana@gmail.com

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Wabana Cemetary Notice

Those of you who have loved ones buried at the Wabana cemetery may have noticed that several grave decorations were taken down after October 1st last year.

They were all put in a tote and stored in the Wabana Garage for the winter.

From May 1st – 31st, the tote with the decorations in it will be by the flag pole at the cemetery.  If you want to re-use your decorations, please get them, and place them during this time.  After May 31st the left overs will be disposed of.

Just a reminder:      CARE OF GRAVESITES

  1. Artificial or live flowers and decorative items must not be placed directly on the ground but should be elevated by some device to simplify mowing and upkeep of the cemetery.
  2. When flowers or decorative items become unsightly, they may be removed by the Wabana Township’s authorized representative at their discretion.  However, it is the responsibility of those who placed the flowers or decorative items to properly care for them.
  3. Flowers and decorative items must be removed from gravesites by September 30th.  Christmas / holiday items must be removed by March 1st.
  4. The planting of trees, shrubs or flowers on gravesites is prohibited.

Also, I would like to plant some different perennials this year in the cemetery gardens.  If you are thinning out your perennial bed this spring and want to donate them, please contact me.

The north garden is more of a shade-type garden while the center garden is full sun.  Just give me a call and I will come get your pretty left-overs.

Thanks,
Kim Oja/ Wabana Cemetery Sexton
218-256-2661

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Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations Loon Seminar April 4, 2024

Itasca Waters “Practical Water Wisdom” for April

Would you like to leave a legacy of clean water for future generations? If so, then Itasca Waters has the series for you. The “Practical Water Wisdom: A Virtual Learning Series” runs for an hour beginning at noon on the first Thursday of each month (except July when it is on the second Thursday). It is FREE, online, open to all, and includes an interactive Q&A session.

The April 4 program will be “Loon Restoration in Minnesota” presented by Jayden Jech, a Loon Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Nongame Wildlife Program. Jayden works to promote the conservation and restoration of loons in Minnesota by conducting surveys, developing management plans, and supporting stewardship through public outreach as part of the Minnesota Loon Restoration Project. Jayden connues to be amazed by loons’ charismatic calls, unique life history, and ability to inspire and unite people in his role. You won’t want to miss his insightful experiences!

Join us as we dive into learning about the restoration and conservation of Minnesota’s state bird, the common loon. Together we will explore loon biology, threats facing loons, and ways you can support the conservation of the species. We will share information about the Minnesota Loon Restoration Project and opportunities to participate in ongoing community scientific reports with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Nongame Wildlife Program.

We hope through our Water Wisdom series you will be inspired each month to think about water in a new way. Please join us online April 4 for this enlightening talk about conservation, restoration, and all things loon by registering at: https://itascawaters.org/water-wisdom-2024.

You will receive a Zoom invite by email, with periodic reminders, to join the program. For more information contact Info@itascawaters.org .