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Our employees are a vital part of the community - not only through their employment serving the citizens of our county, but in their personal lives. We are your neighbors!
Child and Family Services
The Road Commission family of employees, retirees and spouses have participated for more than 16 years in adopting needy children and families at Christmas. Various volunteer activities occur during the year to support this worthwhile event.
Area Food Pantries
Holiday times are tough for those in need and Road Commission employees have collected food and non-perishable donations for over 11 years for area pantries.
Heritage Parade
The Road Commission employees are proud of the 1992 restoration work accomplished on a 1938 Sno-Go with volunteer efforts of Teamsters Local 214 employees. Assistance was provided by Wes' Body Shop. Until the parade was cancelled in 2007, volunteer employees participated in the Cherry Festival's Heritage Parade. It was an award-winning entry!
The Road Commission purchased this unit in 1948 from the Michigan Department of Transportation at a cost of $900. This massive piece of snow removal equipment was operated in the Kingsley area between 1948-1963, moving snow at the rate of 16-20 tons/minute.
School Visitation
We love to visit schools with a full dress snowplow truck and talk about winter safety for kids. One of our drivers' biggest concern involves kids -- either waiting for school buses or hiding in snow forts along the road as they clear the roads. Have us come to your school - call us at 922-4849, extension 217, to make arrangements. Did you notice the picture on our home page from Long Lake School?
Friday Night Live
During the August "Back to School" Friday Night Live, look for us on Front Street with that snowplow truck. Bring a camera as you sit behind the wheel and blow the horn. Stand with your friends in front of the plow - you'll get a better understanding of the need to give the plow some space! You can also sign up so we may contact your school to make a visit to your class.
Other Areas of Public Service
Many of our employees volunteer to serve our community in local fire departments, township boards and committees, as well as their places of worship.