Ralph Hauenstein 1970 to 2004 Reynolds Township Supervisor – episode 13
November 7, 202220m 19s
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Ralph Hauenstein 1970 to 2004 Reynolds Township Supervisor shares his story of moving to the area and all that happened in Montcalm County
Lets start with some information on Reynolds Township.
Reynolds Township is one of twenty townships in Montcalm County, one of four adjoining townships in the Montcalm Panhandle, and geographically is comprised of 36 sections, six miles by six miles (36 square miles.) The Village of Howard City, 2.4 square miles, is located in the southeast section of the Township. Situated between Grand Rapids to the South and Big Rapids to the North, dual access to US-131 Expressway, M-46 and M-82 highways add to the attraction of Reynolds Township. Reynolds Township has experienced unprecedented growth in the past 40 years. There are approximately 5,310 residents with 1,808 living within the village. SOURCE – https://www.reynoldstwp.com/
Ralph Hauenstein 1970 to 2004 Reynolds Township Supervisor - episode 13
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The growth and challenges of Reynolds Township – episode 13
Ralph Hauenstein first came to the area after his neighbor in Grand Rapids, Lee Olsen (purchased the knife company changing the name to Olsen Knife). Lee invited Ralph to fish the Tamarack where he caught a 5 pound brown. Deciding to move to the area, Ralph’s father purchased the farm and 80 acres. Later Ralph and his wife moved into the farmhouse while they built the home he now lives in, this was about 1970. During this time he went to school to learn about being an assessor and soon became the supervisor of Reynolds Township.
In this interview we cover the biggest challenges at the time, like there was no zoning. A couple businesses that were “dumping junk in here” and we quote. When asked about his biggest accomplishment he goes over how the value of the township grew. From business to community growth the interview that was conducted in 2018 is a wonderful look through Ralphs eyes and wonderful for the Howard City and Panhandle area of Montcalm County. Was involved in the county’s involvement of mental health for the area.
Duane asked Ralph to recap and he talks about the growth area he sees that we are in. Want to know more, check out this wonderful interview with Ralph Hauenstein, former Reynolds Township Supervisor.
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