Posts by Al Cavasin
Our History
Since there is limited printed information available concerning the history of our budding little metropolis, I have excerpted much from the local publication “Reflections in the Pond” By the Concord Heritage Association, circa 1976. It is a lengthy document, full of interesting tidbits on the life and times of our residents from the settlement days…
Read MorePiggeries
Piggeries, Hog Hotels and things that go “oink” in the night – and other times, too. Several times over the last few weeks I was reminded of a couple of quotes which are appropriate to our current discussion. One was from Abe Lincoln, he said: “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.” …
Read MoreNews From the Dungeon
It’s Hard to Put a Good Town Down!!! At least that’s what my sources at the Vatican say…. And now for news from the dungeon Sattler’s Tasty Treats opened this spring marking their 49th year in business!!! This makes them one of the longest running continuously operating businesses in the Township, and in the top 25 in…
Read MoreOur Roads
This article is being provided in an effort to keep the citizens of the Concord Community informed as to the direction your local government is taking on the issues we find of concern. There is much more information available on Face Book @: Concord, MI. Community Forum. Please log in and join the conversation. Short…
Read MoreView From the Cheap Seats
THE VIEW FROM THE CHEAP SEATS (1)
Read MoreCemetery Dillema
“Cemeteries are for the living, not for the dead.” I can’t remember who said that, but I feel pretty sure he wasn’t a Township Supervisor responsible for maintaining one. Whether I like it or not, I, unfortunately, am. So we’re going to talk about cemeteries today, specifically, Maple Grove Cemetery; AKA Concord’s insatiable resource gobbler.…
Read MorePermits?
And NOW for Something COMPLETELY Different! Happy Sunday, Concord! Let’s talk as little bit about PERMITS, shall we? Ever since I reached the age of reason and became cognizant of the fact that we have a government I came to realize that there were a limitless number of things about it that I absolutely detested.…
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