Beautification Commission
WELCOME TO THE ELK RAPIDS BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
The Elk Rapids Beautification Commission recommends a budget and policies to the Village Council for the funding and operation of the a beautification program throughout the Village. The Commission promotes activities that will benefit and promote this program by encouraging participation by clubs, societies and other community groups.
The Beautification Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Government Center (315 Bridge St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629).
OUR GARDENS
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Location is US 31 at Elk Rapids, both sides of highway
Help planting in early June and weekly fertilizing of baskets
ADOPTED BY SUSAN HARVEY
FOR THE 2023 SEASON. -
On Elk River across from floating docks.
Indigo plants, Geraniums, Blue Fescue, and annuals.
Weeding near plants and along pathway.
Plant annuals in the spring, pull out in the fall.
ADOPTED BY KATHY STREHL FOR THE 2023 SEASON
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River Street next to the Library Bridge.
Tree, black-eyed susans, butterfly weed.
Weeding, deadheading, and trim down in fall.
ADOPTED BY ELK RAPIDS PEO
CHAPTER EB FOR THE 2023 SEASON. -
End of boardwalk on Harbor Drive.
Hostas and spirea.
Weeding and trimming.
ADOPTED BY ROBERT & LAURA
STALEY FOR THE 2023 SEASON. -
4 small gardens along parking on Beach and River Streets.
Catnip, grasses, and daylilies.
Weeding and some trimming.
ADOPTED BY “THE BUMPOUT CREW”
KATHY HORSLEY, LYN CHAPPELL, KIM DAVIS & CHERYL ZETTERHOLM FOR THE 2023 SEASON
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River Street across from Hertha Town Hall.
Sedum, Liatris, Butterfly Weed, Lavender, Crabapple tree, Burning Bush, and Evergreens
Weeding, Preen and trimming.
ADOPTED BY CHRIS AND DEB GORHAM FOR THE 2023 SEASON.
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Beginning of the boardwalk on Harbor Drive.
Hostas and spirea.
Weeding and trimming.
ADOPTED BY JACQUI BICKEL, JEANINE RUBERT AND BETSY MORATH FOR THE 2023 SEASON.
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Harbor Drive and Cedar, two matching garden areas.
Butterfly bushes.
Weeding.
ADOPTED BY ROBERT & LAURA STALEY FOR THE 2023 SEASON.
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Location is River Street entrance to downtown
Summer weeding
ADOPTED BY KATE MANTHEY, LINDA WOODWARD, CINDY ZAROW, CAROL HELES, GRETCHEN LOSS, DEB BRODERICK & MARILYN JASONOWICZ FOR THE 2023 SEASON!
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By the river path by the Library Bridge.
Marigolds.
Weed, Preen and deadhead as needed.
Help plant in the spring and pull-0ut in the fall.
ADOPTED BY CATHY BRUBAKER,
WENDY WARNER & CINDY BLOCK
FOR THE 2023 SEASON. -
Memorial Park Tennis Courts along fence line.
Marigolds.
Weed, Preen and deadhead as needed.
Help plant in the Spring and pull-out in the fall.
ADOPTED BY CATHY BRUBAKER, WENDY WARNER & CINDY BLOCK FOR THE 2023 SEASON!
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Terrace Garden
Soon to be under renovation
ADOPTED BY WATERSIDE BLDG 212 RIVER ST. FOR THE 2023 SEASON.
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Parking area directly behind the theater.
Daisies, grasses, boxwood, and shrubs.
Clean out, weed, and trim down in fall.
ADOPTED BY SUE DIONNE AND SONJA PERRY FOR THE FOR THE 2023 SEASON.
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Directly behind walk thru to parking area.
Little lime hydrangeas.
Weeding and plant annuals.
ADOPTED BY SUSAN GREEN & PAUL SCHMEICHEL FOR THE 2023 SEASON.
WE HOPE YOU WILL TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE VILLAGE BY HELPING US KEEP OUR GARDENS BEAUTIFUL!
YOU WILL HAVE THE FULL SUPPORT OF THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEMBERS WHO WILL ADVISE AS NEEDED.
Beautification Commission
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Laura Shumate
CHAIR │ TERM ENDING 2029
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Robyn Shank
VICE CHAIR | TERM ENDING 2029
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Linda Woodward
SECRETARY | TERM ENDING 2028
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Sonja Perry
TERM ENDING 2027
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Susan Harvey
TERM ENDING 2027
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Paula Jorge
TERM ENDING 2027
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Ellen Vasquez
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
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Open Seat
TERM ENDING