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AID BY THE DOZEN -
GROUP 2
912 Sable Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Marjie Zann
Phone: (989)
354-8595
Function: Social groups
(several in the area) which select monthly community service projects to assist
people in need. Sends cards to shut-ins.
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION - LLOYD
R. LEAVITT, JR.
P.O. Box 372
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Phil Wiser Phone: (989)356-1482
(home)
(989) 657-1664 (cell)
Email: hmshalfpenny@charter.net
Function:
Local chapter of The National Air Force Association,
some 250,000 strong. It is a non-profit association whose only business is to
support the Nation's need for adequate aerospace power to insure the security of
the United States. The Association aggressively supports policies and programs
which provide the Air Force with trained personnel and modern weapon systems.
The local chapter works with the personnel of Phelps Collins Combat Training
Center Base as a liaison with the community of Alpena. It is available to
answer questions concerning the mission of the Base and the Air Force in
general.
Meetings:
Executive Council meets once per month – call for dates and times
AL-ANON -
Wednesday
Noon Group
Catholic Human Services
154 S. Ripley
Alpena, MI 49707 Phone:
(989) 354-2728
Function:
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives
and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order
to solve their common problems.
Meetings: Noon Wednesday Al-Anon Meeting, 12 noon to 1:00 pm
AL-ANON - Thursday Evening Group
Function:
Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives
and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order
to solve their common problems.
Meeting: 8:00 pm at the Immanuel
Lutheran School Cafeteria
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
(AA) - Alpena
Contact:
Hotline
Phone:
(989)354-2728
Function:
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women
who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in the hope that
they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from
alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through
our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination,
political group, organization or institution, does not wish to engage in any
controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to
stay sober and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Meetings:
Open meeting for the general public Saturday 8:00pm in
auditorium at Alpena Regional
Medical Center – more info. Regarding closed
meetings available at that time
ALPENA ALCONA MONTMORENCY FARM SERVICE AGENCY
1900 West M-32
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Paul Anstead, Director
Phone: (989)
356-3596
Fax:
(989) 356-2401
Website: www.FSA.USDA.gov
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Function: Under the jurisdiction of the United States Department
of Agriculture.. Provides programs
and loans to farmers in Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, Presque Isle and Cheboygan
counties.
ALPENA ALCONA
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Laboratory-Alpena General Hospital
1501 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Dr. Walter Jacquemin, President
Function:
A member of the Michigan State Medical Society which
sets and enforces ethical and professional standards for the medical
profession. Carried out at the local level are: post-graduate medical
education, formulation and maintenance of programs to provide better services to
the public in matters of health and hygiene. The Society also serves as a forum
for either public or private concerns regarding members of the medical
professions in Alpena. The Medical Society grants the Peter Aliferis scholarship
program to medical students from this area.
ALPENA AREA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
235
W. Chisholm St
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Jackie Krawczak, Exec. Director
Phone: (989)
354-4181 or 1-800-4-ALPENA
Website:
www.alpenachamber.com
Email:
alpenachamber@chartermi.net
Fax: (989) 356-3999
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Function:
By serving its members, the Alpena Chamber of Commerce
actively champions economic development and the advancement of the community’s
quality of life.
Meetings:
4th Tuesday of the month, 7:30 am
ALPENA AREA
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
235 W. Chisholm Street, P.O. Box 65
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Deborah Pardike, Director
Phone: (989)
354-4181 or 1-800-4-ALPENA
Fax:
(989) 356-3999
Email:
info@alpenacvb.com
Website:
www.alpenacvb.com
ALPENA AREA MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
105 W. Chisholm St
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Word of Life Church, Pastor Dan Lute Phone:
(989)354-8019
Function:
An organization of clergy from the congregations of
Alpena County which meets monthly to foster understanding between churches and
to cooperate on matters of mutual concern.
Meetings:
Second Thursday of every month. Call for more
information.
ALPENA AREA
NEWCOMERS CLUB
13500 Pratt
Ossineke, MI 49766
Contact:
Rita Hoeberling
Phone: (989)
471-2382
Email:
alpenanewcomers@yahoo.com
Function:
To provide social activities for newcomers, offering
the opportunity to become acquainted.
Meetings:
Varies by activity
ALPENA AREA
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
120 E. Blair St
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Kara LaMarre
Phone: (989)
354-2873, (989) 356-3474 ext. 216
Fax:
(989) 358-6604
Email:
lamarrek@nemcsa.org
Function:
To provide information and support to people with
Parkinson's Disease and their families and caregivers.
Meetings:
4th Monday at 1:00 PM at the AMESD Building, 2118 US
23 S.
ALPENA BABY PANTRY
St. Bernard’s
Parish Center
Lockwood Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Celeste
Phillips, Baby Pantry coordinator Phone: (989) 356-9516
Delilah Tretinik, Volunteer
Karen Eller, Volunteer
Pam Howison, Volunteer
Function:
The Baby
Pantry was started by the Alpena Presque Isle Child Abuse and Neglect Team in an
effort to alleviate stress in families by providing clothing, diapers, formula
and other items for children ages birth to 3 years old in Alpena and Presque
Isle Counties.
"We don’t
ask any questions about income. We feel if families come and ask for help
it is because they need help.”
Donations can be made on either the “Second or Fourth Thursday of each month.
Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ALPENA BOOSTERS CLUB
P.O. Box 393
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Blair Diamond , President
Phone: (989) 354-4714, (989) 354-7234
Function:
To support youth athletic activities in Alpena County.
Meetings:
Second Thursday of each month at Booster's Club.
ALPENA BREAST CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP - (THE PINK RIBBONS)
1204 Golf Course Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Linda DeWire
Phone: (989)
356-0475
Donna
Kowalski (989)
356-9359
Function:
Support for breast cancer survivors
Meetings: Last Monday of each month at Alpena General Hospital
cafeteria conference room.
ALPENA/PRESQUE ISLE CHILD
ABUSE AND NEGLECT TEAM (CAN TEAM)
P.O. Box 516
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Robin Hart, President Phone: (989) 356-3474,
ext. 241
Paige Bilyeu, Coordinator Phone:
(989) 354-3344
Email:
hartr@nemcsa.org
Function: To
assist and support programs preventing child abuse and neglect.
ALPENA CIVIC THEATRE
10039 U.S. 23 S.
Ossineke, MI 49766
Contact:
Sue Maxwell, President
Phone: (989)
471-2235
Email:
lormaxwell@charter.net
Function:
To produce quality theatre using community volunteers
and providing experience in all phases of theatre, educational and entertaining
training in dramatics.
Meetings:
General meeting first Wednesday of each month at 5:30
p.m.
ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
665 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Dr. Olin
Joynton
Phone: (989)
358-7246
Jay
Walterreit, Director of Public Information
(989) 358-7215
Switchboard: (989) 356-9021 Toll free in Michigan: (888) 468-6222
Email: joyntoo@alpenacc.edu
Website:
www.alpenacc.org
Function:
To serve the life-long learning needs of Northeast
Michigan residents. Offers two-year associate degree programs for transfer and
career education, as well as occupational certificate programs, customized
training for business and industry, basic skills education coursework, and
non-credit community education. Students interested in career updating or
personal enrichment are welcome. Tuition waivers are available for college
district residents age 60 and over. Student services include personal and
academic counseling, veteran's assistance, financial aid, The Learning Center,
tutoring, career planning and placement, inter-collegiate and intramural sports,
clubs and organizations, bookstore, and library. Community outreach includes
grant-funded programs like Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search and the Small
Business Development Center, (see separate listings). Facilities Management
Office handles use of facilities. Ext. 7360. Center for Economic and Human
Resource Development coordinates community outreach projects
Services: See also: Alpena Community College
Foundation, Alpena Volunteer Center, Center For Economic and Human Resource
Development, Stephen H. Fletcher Library, and Robert and Jacquelyn Granum
Theatre.
ALPENA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE - ALPENA VOLUNTEER CENTER
665 Johnson Street
Center Building
Alpena, MI
49707
Phone: (989) 358-7271
Contact: Katherine Evans, Secretary
(989) 358-7214
Kathleen Richards Bruski,
Director (989)
358-7335
Website:
http://www.alpenacc.edu/services/volunteer/
Fax: (989)
358-7554
Email:
bruskik@alpenacc.edu
Hours:
8:30am - 4:30 am, Monday - Friday
Function:
To encourage volunteerism, respond to community needs,
and promote activities that improve the community.
Services:
The Volunteer Center matches the skills and interests
of community volunteers to requests for volunteer help; serves as a
clearinghouse for information on community services; coordinates Christmas Wish
List and Community Education Classes. The
Alpena Volunteer Center is a service of the ACC Center for Professional,
Community, and Volunteer Services.
ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - STEPHEN H. FLETCHER LIBRARY
665 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI
49707
Phone:
(989) 358-7252
Contact:
Wendy Brooks, Director
Fax:
(989) 358-7556
Website:
www.alpenacc.edu/library
Email: acclrc@alpenacc.edu
Hours: Annually
September through April:
Monday - Thursday - 7:30 am to 8 pm
Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm
Saturday 10:30 am to 4:30
pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 4 pm
Reduced hours during holidays and break periods, see
on campus bulletin boards, the library website, or call the library or the
campus switchboard for more details.
Function:
Provides intellectual access to recorded knowledge and information consistent
with the present and anticipated teaching and research responsibilities of
Alpena Community College, and --- insofar as possible --- to share those
resources with members of our community and other institutions.
Services: Provides the loan of books &
audio-books and interlibrary loans books and journals from other libraries
nation wide; journals and newspapers (in-house) in paper and microform formats;
access to computers, covering full text journals, e-books, reference data bases,
word processing and other computer related tools and functions.
ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
665 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Penny Boldrey, Executive Director
Phone: (989)
358-7297
Email:
boldreyp@alpenacc.edu Fax:
(989) 358-7553
Function:
To obtain financial support to enhance the ability of
Alpena Community College to meet lifelong education needs of the growing and
changing communities it serves.
Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROBERT AND JACQUELYN GRANUM
THEATRE
666 Johnson Street
Alpena, MI
49707
Contact:
Kathleen Richards Bruski Phone: (989) 358-7271
bruskik@alpenacc.edu
Karol
Walchak
walchakk@alpenacc.edu
Function:
To provide cultural experiences for the entire
community, including both entertaining and educational fare. Hosts the ACC
Spotlight Series and ACC Players. This intimate 240-seat theatre is available
for rent.
ALPENA COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION
1501 Chisholm
Alpena Regional Medical Center
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Ann Diamond
Phone: (989) 356-7738, (989) 354-3486
Email:
adiamond@agh.org
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Function:
To bring an annual series of extraordinary musical
performances to the residents of northeast Michigan. Alpena Community Concert
Association: bringing together international artists and local audiences.
Season memberships available.
ALPENA COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
627 11th St.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Gene Domrase, Secretary/Manager
Function: Main purpose is to promote and enhance all areas of
agricultural living in Alpena County by providing an area for the exhibit of
farm and home accomplishments ie., arts, crafts, gardening, homemaking and youth
4-H projects. A program of wholesome entertainment is planned annually for all
patrons who attend the Alpena County Fair.
ALPENA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
720 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 7
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Tammy Sumerix-Bates Phone: (989) 354-9500
Laura L. Ellery Fax:
(989) 354-9648
Hours:
Monday-Friday; 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Website: alpenacounty.org
Function: The County Board of Commissioners is
the governing board and policy-making body of county government. It is
comprised of eight commissioners who are elected in various districts. The
Board meets monthly.
ALPENA COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH AND E-911
720 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 13
Alpena MI 49707
Contact:
Michael Zorr
Director’s Office:
(989) 354-9821
Phone:
(989) 354-9111, non-emergency Emergencies
only: 911
Fax:
(989) 356-1233
Function:
To answer all E-911 emergency requests for police,
fire, emergency medical services and to dispatch the closest appropriate
emergency service to the request. Central dispatch also coordinates all radio
traffic both for emergency and non-emergency requests for all Law Enforcement,
Fire and EMS agencies in Alpena County. Director is appointed by the Alpena
County Board of Commissioners.
Services:
Answering and coordinating all requests for emergency
and non-emergency services. Provide speaker services about E-911 and Central
Dispatch.
ALPENA COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT –
88th DISTRICT COURT
719 W. Chisholm, Suite 3
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 354-9678
Family Division: 354-9696
Contact:
Sarah LaFleche
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
ALPENA COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
212 Second Ave.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Keith Titus, President
Phone: (989)
354-7638 (ofc.)
(989) 356-5951
Meetings:
Third Thursday at 7:00pm at the Party office
ALPENA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
719 W. Chisolm St. (Courthouse
Annex)
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Daniel J. Cox
Phone:
(989) 354-9670, 354-9671
Email:
coxd@alpenacounty.org
Fax:
(989) 354-9784
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Function:
To assist veterans and their dependents with the
following services: Provide transportation for veterans to and from VA Medical
Centers located in Oscoda, Gaylord, Saginaw, Ann Arbor and Detroit. Compensation
and pension claims, income questionnaires, veterans, widows and parents of
war-deceased veterans. VA hospitalization and out-patient treatment (this
includes dental treatment for a veteran having been released from service
recently). Burial benefits; veterans and widows of veterans. Homestead tax
exemptions. Applying for necessary service records, certified records, etc.
Applications for certificate of eligibility for VA home loans and for programs
of education or training for veterans having had active service since 1/31/55.
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund for the County of Alpena.
ALPENA COUNTY FRIEND OF THE
COURT
719 W. Chisholm, Suite 1
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: (989) 354-9710
Fax: (989) 354-9787
Contact: David Huntley
Website: AlpenaCounty.org
Hours: Monday-Friday,
8:30am-4:30pm
ALPENA COUNTY GEORGE N. FLETCHER PUBLIC LIBRARY
211 N. First Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Eric Magness-Eubank, Director
Phone: (989)
356-6188
Fax:
(989) 356-2765
Website:
www.alpenalib.org
Email:
jsacl@northland.lib.mi.us
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-9:00pm, Friday & Saturday:
9:30am-5:00pm, Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm, (Sept.-May)
Function:
The largest information center for residents and
visitors of Alpena County and all of Northeast Michigan. The library offers
books (including large print), genealogy and foundation collections, magazines,
newspapers, audiotapes, compact discs, films, videocassettes, toys, interlibrary
loan service, Internet, and an art lending library. Reference services
available.
Services:
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING - Story hour for preschoolers,
puppet and storytelling workshops, summer book club, children's summer
carnival.
Mary Clute, Children's Assistant
READ (Reading for Adults): Tutoring
program for adult new readers.
Dorothy Haase, Coordinator
COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL
SERVICE - Links people in need with the appropriate resources that are available
within our community and state.
ADULT PROGRAMMING - The
library serves as a cultural center by providing educational programs, forums,
displays, discussion groups on various pertinent topics
INTERNET - Free public access to
the Internet.
ALPENA COUNTY PROBATE COURT
719 W. Chisholm Street, Suite 4
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Honorable ,Thomas LaCrosse Judge of Probate
Phone: (989) 354-9650
Fax:
(989) 354-9782
No Email
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Function:
Jurisdiction over the estates of decedents, trusts,
conservatorships and guardianships for minors, guardianships and protective
orders for the legally incapacitated and guardianship for the developmentally
disabled. The Court also has jurisdiction over the adjudication and treatment
of mentally ill persons who require treatment.
ALPENA COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S
OFFICE
719 W Chisholm Street, Suite 2
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Nancy Szejbach, Victim Assistance Coordinator
Phone:
(989)
354-9738 Fax: (989)
354-9788
Website:
www.michiganprosecutor.org/alpena/
Function:
Crime Victim Assistance
Services:
Crime Victims Rights Act Information
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
ALPENA COUNTY
REPUBLICAN PARTY
121 White St.; P.O. Box 3
Alpena, MI
49707
Contact:
Heather Bodem, Chair
Phone: (989)
354-4656 Email: BodemH@yahoo.com
Meetings:
Last Monday of each month at 7:00 pm or dates in the
Alpena News.
ALPENA COUNTY ROAD
COMMISSION
1400 N. Bagley Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Larry Orcutt, Managing Director
Phone: (989)
354-3252
Email:
alpcrc@charterinternet.com Fax:
(989) 356-4952
Function:
County road construction and maintenance
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Meetings:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm.
ALPENA EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION, MEA-NEA
452 W. Baldwin Street, Ste. 100
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Donice ZiBerna
Phone: (989)
356-2711
Email:
dziberna@mymea.org Fax:
(989) 354-6936
Function:
The objectives of this association shall be the
improvement of education, the advancement of the interests of education and of
educators, and the promotion of the professional growth of its members.
Hours:
Summer: Morning hours only. School Year: 3:00-5:00pm
ALPENA GARDEN CLUB
2323 Woodcrest Dr.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Marilyn Ross, President
Phone: (989)
356-2469
Email:
amross@freeway.net
Function:
To further the beautification of the city, promote and
increase knowledge in caring for flowers, trees, & shrubs.
Meetings:
1st Mon. of the month February thru
December, at various sites.
ALPENA-HOPPER MASONIC LODGE #199
5151 Clark Rd.
Harrisville, MI 48740
Contact:
Arthur K. Laatz,
Secretary Phone: (989) 724-5802
Email:
alaatz@charter.net Website:
www.alpenahopper.org
Meetings:
First Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm
ALPENA HOUSING
COMMISSION
2340 S. Fourth Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
James J. Stosik, Executive Director
Phone: (989)
354-3567
Fax:
(989) 356-2177
Website:
j@alpenahousing.com
Function: Federally funded low-income housing. We provide 1, 2,
3, 4 or 5-bedroom apartments
with rent based on 30% of total
family income. Also have senior building for those 62 years or older where rent
is based on income.
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
ALPENA-MONTMORENCY-ALCONA
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST., (AMA ESD)
2118 US 23 S.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Brian Wilmot, Superintendent Phone:
(989) 354-3101
Fax: (989) 3563385
Website:
www.amaesd.k12.mi.us Email:
bwilmot@amaesd.k12.mi.us
Function: To promote and enhance life-long learning for area
residents.
Services: The AMA ESD serves as the regional school service agency
for four public school
districts and non-public schools in
Alpena, Montmorency, and Alcona counties and part of Presque Isle County. The
AMA ESD also operates Pied Piper Opportunity Center for students with
developmental and physical impairments.
Child Find
Coordinator:
Marie Wilson, Email: wilsonm@amaesd.k12.mi.us
Service: 1) Evaluate newborn
babies through age 6 for developmental concerns. 2) At-home teacher for
handicapped babies toddlers, and preschoolers. 3) Also take in referrals on
children suspected of developmental delays or learning problems aged birth
through age 26.
Hours:
Mon – Thurs, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
ALPENA MONTMORENCY ALCONA EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST.
EARLY ON
Alpena, Montmorency, Alcona
Educational Service District
2118 U.S. 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Laura Gohl
Phone:
(800)-Early On, (989) 354-3101 ext. #127
Website:
www.amaesd.k12.mi.us Email:
gohll@amaesd.k12.mi.us
Function:
Early identification and support to families with a
child, or children, ages birth - 3 years with medical conditions and
developmental delay(s).
Services:
Developmental evaluation & early intervention, and service coordination
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
ALPENA MOOSE LODGE - #571
2630 Werth Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Jolene Wojda
Phone: (989)
356-1630
Email:
lodge571@mooseunits.org
Function: Fraternal organization which
supports youth programs (Little League) and participates in various community
service projects, i.e., help for needy families, Alpena Figure Skating and
Hockey, Meals on Wheels, Hospice, Brown Trout Festival and Special Olympics.
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 2:00pm-10:00pm
ALPENA MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP
12870 Garrett Dr
Ossineke, MI 49766
Contact:
Vivian Hepburn, Support Group Leader
Phone: (989) 471-3190 (Hotline)
Email:
vhepburn4@yahoo.com
Services:
Support group meetings, workshop in Fall, one-on-one;
call hotline above.
Meetings:
1st Friday of the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. No meetings
in June or July. August meeting is family picnic. December meeting is family
Christmas Party. Meetings held at First Presbyterian Church, 1600 W. Chisholm
St, Alpena
ALPENA PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
Administration Building
2373 Gordon Road
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Brenton Holcomb,
Superintendent Phone:
(989) 358-5200 (switchboard)
Website:
www.alpenaschools.com
Fax: (989)
358-5041 (Adm. Bldg)
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm; Summer: 7:30
am-3:30 pm
Function:
The Alpena Public Schools operate the public schools
program, pre-school through grade 12; programs for the mentally, physically and
emotionally handicapped. Cooperative programming is done in conjunction with
Educational Service District, County of Alpena, City of Alpena, and Jesse Besser
Museum. Governed by the Board of Education, seven persons elected by popular
vote in the school district, whose duty it is to determine policy and set
budget.
COMMUNITY USE OF HIGH SCHOOL
FACILITIES: Contact: Edward Buck, Phone: (989) 358-5200, Ext.
5307.
Meetings: Board of Education holds its regular
monthly board meeting on the third Monday of each month. Special board meetings
are called as needed. Contact the Office of the Superintendent for meeting
times and specific dates.
ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ACES ACADEMY
700 Pinecrest
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Patrick Timmons, Director
Phone: (989) 358-5170
Fax: (989) 358-5175
Email:
daleskij@alpenaschools.com Website:
www.alpenaschools.com
Function: Alternative high school, adult
education classes and activities at all levels
Services: GED testing, child care assistance,
School Success
Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Friday: 7:15 am to
3:15 pm, Wednesday/Thursday. 7:15am to 7:00pm
ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
700 Pinecrest
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Patrick Timmons, Director
Phone: (989)
358-5170
Function: Alternative education
classes and activities at all levels.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:15am-3:15pm
ALPENA PUBLIC
SCHOOLS ATHLETICS
2373 Gordon Road
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact: Thomas Atkinson,
Athletic Director
Phone:
(989) 358-5200, Ext 5313
Website:
www.alpenaschools.com Fax:
(989) 358-5312
Email:
atkinsont@alpenaschools.com
Function: To raise funds for
extracurricular activities and athletics.
Services: Scheduling, community liaison, promoting good
sportsmanship
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm
ALPENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1501 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707-1498
Contact:
Switchboard
Phone: (989)
356-7390, (989) 734-7107
Karmon Bjella, Administrator
(989) 356-7591
Fax:
(989) 356-7305
Function:
Alpena Regional Medical Center is a 146-bed,
non-profit, county-owned hospital. ARMC is a federally designated rural
regional referral center providing a wide range of acute care and ambulatory
services. The hospital provides current technology in diagnostic testing,
including MRI, Cardiac Catheterization, SPECT Imaging, CT scans, color flow
Doppler, pulmonary function testing, EMG, EEG, and more. Following is a list of
other services offered.
Services:
ALPENA OXYGEN & EQUIPMENT COMPANY: Phone:
(989) 356-9275
Provides home-based health care
equipment, supplies and respiratory therapy services.
BIRCHWOOD-CENTER FOR CHEMICAL
DEPENDENCY: Phone: (989) 356-7242 or 1-800-288-7242. Offers
comprehensive outpatient dependency recovery program.
CANCER CENTER: Phone: (989)
356-7353, 1-888-356-7151. Offers chemotherapy and radiation therapy services
locally, in partnership with University of Michigan Health System. Combines the
convenience of hometown treatment with the latest advances in cancer treatment
from a nationally recognized university.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION: Phone:
(989) 356-7389. A progressive program designed by cardiologists for patients
who have had a heart attack or cardiac surgery to restore the cardiac patient to
normal life and activity.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION/OUTREACH:
Phone: (989) 356-7337, 1-800-942-8601. Offers education and health
improvement programs throughout NE Michigan to worksites, community groups, and
individuals. These include CPR, First Aid, Freedom From Smoking, Safe Sitter,
and various health screenings.
DIABETES CENTER: Phone:
(989) 356-7337; Fax: 356-8054; Email:
pgreen@agh.org Education of individuals & family members with diabetes.
DIALYSIS SERVICES: Phone:
(989) 356-8006. Services include pre-dialysis education, inpatient and
outpatient hemodialysis, and a home peritoneal dialysis program.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: Phone:
(989) 356-7252. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by physicians and
staff who specialize in emergency medicine.
HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER: Phone:
(989) 356-8142 A user-friendly source of information about health and medical
topics to explain medical conditions, teach about healthier lifestyle habits,
assist with making informed health care decisions.
HOME CARE SERVICES and PRIVATE DUTY
SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-8004, (800) 968-4584. Provides comprehensive,
home based health care to residents of Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, Montmorency,
Oscoda and Presque Isle Counties. Includes skilled nursing; certified home
health aides; medical social work; occupational, physical and speech therapy;
private duty; and home infusion (IV) therapy.
LIFELINE: Phone: (989)
356-7747 Home emergency response system providing help 24 hours/day to socially
isolated and physically frail persons. There is a $35.00 hook-up fee and a
$35.00 monthly charge. Help is just a push-button away.
NUTRITION SERVICES: Phone:
(989) 356-7281 Registered dieticians provide nutrition care and education to
patients and their families for a variety of nutrition-related health concerns.
Outpatient nutrition education available by appointment.
PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC: Phone:
(989) 356-8060. Staff includes an interdisciplinary team that specializes in
helping people cope with chronic pain.
PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE: Phone:
(989) 356-7343. Will help you to solve problems or concerns you may have with
the treatment you receive at ARMC.
PERINATAL EDUCATION: Phone:
(989) 356-7388. Certified Childbirth Educators and a Lactation Counselor
provide programs on Pregnancy, Birth, & Early Parenting; Sibling Classes; Single
Expectant Mother Education; Breastfeeding Education & Counseling; Baby Care; and
other topics related to women's health.
REHABILITATION SERVICES: Phone:
(989) 356-7248. Complete rehabilitative services for inpatients and outpatients
on a physician referral basis. Services available at Alpena Regional Medical
Center, Alpena Mall, Hillman Rehab Services, Oscoda Community Health Services
and Rogers City Health Center.
SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER: Phone:
(989) 356-7791, 1-800-554-8286. Uses the latest technology to diagnose and
treat sleep disorders.
SOCIAL SERVICES: Phone:
(989) 356-7347. Assists patients and their families with special needs and
problems associated with their medical treatment and hospitalization and
discharge planning.
SPECIALTY CLINICS: Available in
Gastroenterology, Neurological Surgery, Oncology/Hematology, Pediatric
Cardiology, Rheumatology, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Phone: (989) 356-7390
for more information.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Phone:
(989) 356-7546. ARMC provides many opportunities for community-minded
individuals to volunteer their time to help others.
ALPENA REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY
1501 W. Chisholm St
Alpena, MI
49707
Contact:
Marlene Pear, Director Volunteer Services
Fax: (989)
356-8177
Phone: (989) 356-7546
Email:
mpear@agh.org
Function: To provide volunteer
service to the hospital on premises and fundraising projects for
equipment purchase.
Meetings:
4th Thursday of each month at the hospital; September
through June. Cardiology, Rheumatology, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Phone:
(989) 356-7390 for more information.
Services:
VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Phone: (989) 356-7546.
ARMC provides many opportunities for community-minded individuals who want to
volunteer their time to help others.
ALPENA REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER TRAY CLUB
Contact:
Marlene Pear Fax: (989)
356-8177
Phone:
(989) 356-7546
Email:
mpear@agh.org
Function:
To raise funds to help provide needed equipment for
Alpena General Hospital and to promote its services. Sponsors the ARMC Tour of
Homes.
ALPENA RIGHT-TO-LIFE
P.O. Box 252
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Larry Bak, President
Phone: (989)
356-0112
Dorothy
Sharp
(989)356-1328
No Email
Function:
To educate the general public of all ages and to take
responsible civic and political action in order to protect all innocent human
life from the moment of fertilization to natural death, especially the unborn,
the handicapped, and the aged. Call for more information.
Meetings: 2nd Friday; September-June. 10:30
a.m., St, John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2550 1st Avenue, Alpena,
Michigan – The public is welcome.
ALPENA ROTARY CLUB
P.O. Box 58
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Steve Lappan, President Phone:
(989)354-3185 (w)
Function:
International service club working toward the
betterment of local communities and worldwide issues.
Meetings:
Mondays, 12:15 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Alpena.
ALPENA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
4029 U.S. 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Betty Harris, Coordinator
Phone: (989)
356-2932 (church)
(989) 471-3134
Email:
rbharris@freeway.net
Services:
Quilts for fire victims, Quilt-making classes, Breathe
Free Stop Smoking classes, Family Life classes, Healthy Lifestyle classes, and
Pastoral counseling.
ALPENA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
501 River Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Grace Marshall, Exec. Director
Phone: (989)
356-3585
Email:
srcenter@freeway.net
Fax:
(989) 356-6548
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Function:
To develop and promote programs to promote and protect
the dignity, independence and welfare of older adults throughout Alpena County.
Meetings: Board
of Directors meets the 3rd Wed. of each month at 8:00 am.
The Alpena Chapter of AARP meets monthly at the Senior
Center; 2nd Monday at 10:00 am.
Services: Congregate Meals, Home Delivered
Meals, Respite Care, Personal Care, Homemaker Services, Foot Clinic,
Prescription Maintenance Program, Activities, Quilt Group, Exercise Group.
Hours:
8 am-6 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am-5 pm on Friday as well as special evening
activities.
Meetings:
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the
month, 8 am at the Alpena Senior Center, 501 River Street, Alpena.
ALPENA SHRINE CLUB, ELF KHURAFEH TEMPLE
P.O. Box 451
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Wayne McWilliams, President
Phone: (989)
354-8044
Function: Fraternal organization which supports hospitals for
children under 18 years. Alpena Shrine Club is the link to 19 Orthopedic
hospitals and 3 Burn Institutes. No charge for care and services provided by a
Shrine Hospital. Admission based on medical/financial need regardless of race,
creed, color. Burns Institute accepts children who have been burned and need
immediate care, children needing plastic reconstruction, or restorative surgery,
rehabilitation, as a result of burns. Transportation, meals, lodging provided
through Alpena Shrine Club to Chicago Hospital or Cincinnati Burns Institute.
Meetings:
Second Tuesday each month 6:30pm at Masonic Center
ALPENA SPORTSMEN'S CLUB, INC.
4260 M-32 West
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Mike Arthur, Pres.
Phone: (989)
354-2582 (club #)
Function: To serve community with hunting education,
conservation, serving Boy Scouts, working with Sea Cadet. Educational classes
concerning shooting, conservation, outdoor activity, safety in various fields of
expertise, work with various legislative groups such as NRA, MUCC, NSCA, NWF,
NSA. Monitor gun laws, game laws and conservation laws. Open to the public -
membership owned.
Meetings:
First Monday of month at 7:00pm. Meet at club.
ALPENA VILLAGE RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY
109 N. Second Ave. Ste. 105
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Cindy Kramer
Phone: (989) 356-3396
Email:
alpenavillage@chartermi.net
Website:
www.centerbuilding.com/village.htm
Function:
Alpena Village offers attractive, safe, comfortable home options for a
wide spectrum of older adults. Alpena Village is sensitive to quality of life
and care needs and will provide or access compassionate, supportive services for
residents.
Services:
Alpena Village is a senior friendly residential setting that offers
enriched retirement living plus appropriate living environments for those who
need supportive services and specialized care. This faith-based non-profit
community will begin construction in the fall of 2006.
Hours:
M-F; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
ALPENA YOUTH CENTER, INC.
511 Long Rapids Plaza
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Charleen Dubie, Exec. Director
Phone: (989)
354-3213
Email:
ayc@freeway.net
Website:
alpenadaycare.com
Hours:
Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Function:
A fully licensed child-care facility offering area
youth ages 6 weeks to 18-years year-round infant care, infant playgroups,
Montessori Preschool & childcare programs, school-age summer and vacation
programs, after school care, Internships, job shadowing & complete parent
education programs.
ALZHEIMER'S
ASSOCIATION
526 West Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
Contacts: Diane O'Connor & Pegg Thomas
Phone: 989.356.4087 or 800.272.3900
Fax: 989.354.7879
Website:
http://www.alz.org/gmc/
e-mail:
diane.o'connor@alz.org or
peggythomas@alz.org
Services: 24/7 Helpline, Information & Discussion Groups, Counseling/Care
Consultation, Resources & Education for Caregivers, Foundation of Dementia
Training for Professions, Medic Alert/Safe Return program, Advocacy, Books &
DVDs available in our Lending Library.
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday (closed for lunch noon -
1:00pm)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) CHAPTER #468
209 S. State Ave.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Robert Fournier
Phone: (989)
354-5836
Email:
bob@minorth.com
Meetings:
2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizen Center
at 12:45p.m. January-December
AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY
Northern Michigan Area Service
Center
525 W. 14th Street,
Suite 5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone:
(231) 947-0860 Fax:
(231) 947-0830
Website:
www.cancer.org Cancer Hotline:
(800) ACS-2345
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Function: To raise money for research,
education, and the prevention of cancer; to provide informational programs; to
engage in activities which result in the reduction of cancer in Alpena County
and nation wide; to provide transportation reimbursement at a set sum for those
needing help. Reach to Recovery program to counsel and support mastectomy
patients.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Phone: (800) 968-2422
Website:
www.americanheart.org
Services: Local training and heart information
available. Call for information.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 65, DISTRICT 19 (WILLIAM F. WEINE
UNIT)
2444 Purol Rd.
Alpena, MI 49707
Contact:
Peter Purol, Sr. Commander
Phone: (989) 379-4482
Function:
Provide service to Veterans and dependents; promote
Americanism and Community Service, Scholarship and Educational programs. Serve
at military funerals.
Services:
AMERICAN LEGION POST 65 AUXILIARY: Contact Jan
Baumgard, Phone: (989) 356-0665. Hall is available for rental. Call for
information.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
3454
West M-65 Suite A
West
Branch, MI 48661
Contact:
Dave
Gutierrez
Phone: (800)
691-6059
Fax: (989) 343-1355
Email:
ssdagutierrez@sbcglobal.net
Function: The
American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by
its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International
Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people
prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies.
Services:
Assistance to victims of fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes,
hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other
natural and man-made disasters; Blood services; AFES contact (Armed Forces
Emergency Services)
Hours: 8 am - 4 pm Monday thru Friday
(office) and 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (for emergency calls).
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