Scope and Contents From the Collection: According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, Friends of Responsible Government (FORGE) began in 1976 made up of citizens from Kalamazoo Township who, according to the newspaper, "...clashed with Kalamazoo Township officials in the last several months over issues of the conduct of township leaders, public participation in board meetings and recent special assessment tax hikes." Heading the group was Beverly Britner who was a long-time critic of Kalamazoo Township officials and actions. Eventually she...