Goodrich-By a 5-0 vote on Monday night the village council OK’d a park sign for the Goodrich Commons.
Plans for the six-foot high solid limestone sign to be located just west of the Hegel Road bridge was presented by Angie Adamec and Amy Slagle of the Goodrich Village Volunteers.
‘Our goal was to reflect the historical and natural amenities of the community through a sign,? said Adamec. ‘The stone sign will identify the commons area and hopeful jump start future enhancements of the park. The back of the sign will tell the story of the park.?
Funding for the sign was provided by the John-Andrew Flemming Foundation. John graduated with honors from Goodrich High School in 1988 and attended Michigan State University. He died in 2013. The foundation was established by his family to inform individuals of the effects and impact of crystal methamphetamine.
Construction of the sign was supplied by local companies, including Lapeer mason Robert Noelle, Flint based Genesee Cut Stone, Woodbeck Construction of Metamora and Guy Adamec, ceramic artist who will provide custom color tile inlay. The sign area will also include a stone bench.
‘We are also seeking a few boulders from the community approximately 18-24 inches tall,? added Adamec.
‘The sign will be a great asset to the downtown area of the village.?
For more information or to donate a boulder call 810-636-2413.
GOODRICH COMMONS
Originally the site of the Old Goodrich Mill, it was the Goodrich Manufacturing Company who in 1975 donated the site to the community.
On September 7, 1975 the Goodrich Lions club headed a groundbreaking ceremony to which they founded the site ‘Goodrich Community Park Project?
Park Dedication July 4, 1976 Goodrich Bicentennial Celebration
Park name by 2nd grade student Jason Flemming – ‘A commons is a piece of land shared by the community.?
Park logo by 12th grade student Bob Robinson – ‘The red, white and Blue symbolize our flag and its? 200 years; the green symbolizes the hills and the valleys of our community?
Special thanks to The Goodrich Lions Club