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Riverside School Community Picnic attended by more than 600 people
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Riverside School Community Picnic took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday (May 17) in Constantine. Face painting was offered to a dozen students picked at random in each class. More than 600 people attended the event, which was paid for by Partners in Education (formerly the Riverside PTO) and “free” to [...]
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St. Joseph County Commission on Aging to seek closure of Constantine Senior Center
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The St. Joseph County Commission Aging (COA) will seek permission to close its Constantine Senior Center. During its May meeting Wednesday (May 15), the COA board directed the staff to ask for state approval to close the operation – including the congregate meals – located at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 185 West 5th Street in [...]
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Sturgis Save-A-Lot store closes
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Save-A-Lot store in Sturgis has closed. To learn more, click on the following link to access a Sturgis Journal story by Rosalie Currier: Empty shelves: Save-A-Lot in Sturgis closes
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Fabius-Park Fire Department to make offer to Lockport Township for fire protection
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Lockport Township Board can expect an offer from the Fabius-Park Fire Department (FPFD) fire board to continue fire protection to the township. That’s the indication in a report from the Three Rivers Commercial-News regarding a special meeting of the fire board to develop an offer to counter the 15-year proposal from the City of [...]
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St. Joseph County ISD Board meeting rescheduled for Tuesday, May 21st
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Due to schedule conflicts, the meeting of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education scheduled for May 20th has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st at 4:15 p.m. The meeting will be held at ISD Office on Shimmel Road, south of Centreville. To view the agenda for the meeting, click here. Editor’s [...]
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Nesbitt audit reform bill provides common-sense guidance to taxpayers
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Lawmaker: Auditors should stick to the facts The House Tax Policy Committee has approved a bill sponsored by state Rep. Aric Nesbitt that makes Michigan friendlier to small businesses already operating here and could lure more job creators to the state. Nesbitt, R-Lawton, said House Bill 4289 is a simple, common-sense reform to give taxpayers [...]
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Schools with too many snow days can now lengthen year’s remaining days
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Thursday (May 16) that allows school districts that have exceeded their allotted six days of school closure to extend the length of remaining school days instead of adding days to the year in order to meet the required minimum 1,098 hours of instruction. “This will help schools [...]
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Governor makes appointment to Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has announced the appointment of Chad Tackett, of Otsego, to the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council. Housed within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the seven-member board serves the training and certification needs of Michigan’s 1,075 fire departments and more than 30,600 fire fighters and officers. “Chad [...]
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Constantine students win awards at Young Authors’ Day
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Students at Eastside and Riverside elementary schools in Constantine won awards at Young Authors’ Day held at the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District (ISD) on May 8th. Shown in the accompanying photo are (front row) Jacob Norton, Chase Bates, Ethan Glick, Hallee Schieber; (middle row) Rylie Kelly, Madisyn Tulley, Billy Clewell, Ty Dumm, Mason [...]
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May issue of ‘Glen Oaks Today’ available now
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The May issue of ‘Glen Oaks Today’ is available now. This edition of the publication includes: a column by Dr. Gary Wheeler, president of Glen Oaks Community College (GOCC), regarding spring commencement in which 184 students received degrees a report on action by the GOCC Board of Trustees regarding tuition changes, roof repairs and distance [...]
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‘Failure Lab’ focuses on learning from mistakes
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
A story from Grand Valley State University regarding an upcoming event provides a somewhat different perspective on life and learning. Although ‘Failure Lab’ is sold out, simply reading about it may prove interesting and helpful. Here’s a brief paragraph that introduces the story: Speakers who focus on business and life tend to try to inspire [...]
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The Cycles of Earth – May 18, 2013
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
A Weekly Almanac Guide Plan, Do, Finish, Rest. Living in Harmony With Earth Weekend of May 18-19, 2013 Click on the link to access this feature from Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg – The Cycles of Earth – May 18, 2013
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SUSTAINABLY SPEAKING – Commentary by Jay Newman
Posted May 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
MANAGING CONFLICT: The Role of Tension in Teamwork There will always be members of any team that will shy away from conflict. These individuals have learned, either directly or vicariously, that conflict is painful. It is one of the most important jobs of any leader to help team members acquire some comfort in the face [...]
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Upton supports full repeal of Obamacare as rate hikes loom
Posted May 16, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Recent report by Upton’s Energy and Commerce Committee exposes massive health insurance premium increases due to law’s policies, mandates, taxes, and fees WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday afternoon (May 16) to fully repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The vote follows the recent release [...]
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Lilacs in bloom near West City Parking Lot in Three Rivers, Michigan
Posted May 16, 2013 by AdminBSnook
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Silver Triad Flute Club to present ‘spring recital’ Friday evening at Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers
Posted May 16, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Silver Triad Flute Club will present its ‘spring recital’ Friday evening (May 17th) at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in downtown Three Rivers. The club will be highlighting women composers in a concert called An American Celebration that will feature pieces about different events/aspects of the American culture. The invitation from the club [...]
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House approves Lori bill to expand rifle hunting to southern Michigan
Posted May 16, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Legislation now heads to Senate for consideration The House Thursday (May 16th) unanimously approved a bill introduced by state Rep. Matt Lori to allow the use of rifles for deer hunting in densely populated areas now limited to pistols, shotguns and muzzleloaders. House Bill 4283 would allow the use of a straight-walled pistol cartridge in [...]
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Two contests for Three Rivers positions in November general election, August primary for At-Large Commissioner
Posted May 16, 2013 by AdminBSnook
There will be contests for two of the four City of Three Rivers offices to be filled in the November 5th general election. Here’s the candidate lineup following passage of the 4 p.m. Tuesday (May 14th) deadline for filling nominating petitions: Mayor: Thomas Lowry, 53 1/2 N. Main St, Three Rivers, MI 49093 Larry Nichols, [...]
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Summit to discuss Michigan’s talent mismatch
Posted May 16, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Kalamazoo, MI – It is a question that has been getting a lot of attention recently–with so many Michiganders unemployed, why are there so many businesses looking for workers? Educators, economic developers, and workforce development professionals will come together Friday (May 17) to grapple with that question and others at a regional talent summit. The [...]
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‘Thank you’ from the Marine Corps League
Posted May 16, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Del Martin, senior vice commandant of St. Joseph County Marine Corps League Detachment 1401, says the organization “wishes to thank everyone who donated to our rose and candy bar sales for veterans and their children’s education last week.” League members were at Walmart and Walgreens stores in Three Rivers and Walmart in Sturgis. The artificial [...]
