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Bruce Snook
River Country Journal"
Celebrating and Nurturing Life in Southwest Michigan's River Country
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Residents can join effort to sustain Michigan’s inland lakes at September 24th forum in East Lansing
Posted August 30, 2009 by AdminBSnook
Michigan’s inland lakes are precious resources that provide multiple benefits to the state’s residents. A group of organizations has come together to explore opportunities for ensuring the quality, sustainability and ecological diversity of the state’s lakes, and is inviting others to become involved in its work.
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SNOOK’S NOOK BLOG: BALLE names new executive director
Posted August 30, 2009 by AdminBSnook
If you share my interest in “local living economies,” you’ll appreciate the announcement of Michelle Long as the new executive director of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE). Click on the link below to access the announcement from Judy Wicks, BALLE co-founder and board chair.
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Granholm says new state resource offers a helping hand
Posted August 30, 2009 by AdminBSnook
In this week’s radio address, Governor Jennifer Granholm said people can easily find information about jobs and training, unemployment benefits, food assistance, health care, and housing at Helping Hand, a new state Web site.
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Proos legislation protects local crops
Posted August 29, 2009 by AdminBSnook
One of Michigan’s top industries is taking a hit from a growing problem, and state Rep. John Proos is working to address the issue. Proos has introduced House Bill 5309 to allow farmers to address the increasing deer population and take more nuisance deer that disrupt and destroy crops.
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Upton: Kalamazoo area postal facilities to stay open
Posted August 29, 2009 by AdminBSnook
In a follow-up to a news release issued Thursday (August 27th), Congressman Fred Upton says two U. S. Postal Service facilities at Kalamazoo will NOT be closed. For more on the story from Kathy Jessup and the Kalamazoo Gazette, click here.
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SNOOK’S NOOK BLOG: Late summer in Michigan
Posted August 29, 2009 by AdminBSnook
Michigan is a beautiful state – any time of the year – including late summer.
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CMH Board conducts hearing on programs and services
Posted August 29, 2009 by AdminBSnook
It was a “standing room only” situation Tuesday (August 25th) as the St. Joseph County Community Health Services Board conducted a public hearing regarding its programs and services.
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Applications sought for $5-million in water quality improvements grants
Posted August 29, 2009 by AdminBSnook
The Department of Environmental Quality has announced the availability of approximately $5 million of state and federal funding for watershed-based projects. The DEQ is accepting proposals from local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and universities for planning and implementation projects to restore and protect Michigan’s wetlands, lakes, and streams.
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State Transportation Commission asks Legislature to take action on state transportation funding shortfall
Posted August 29, 2009 by AdminBSnook
The State Transportation Commission (STC) has adopted a unanimous resolution urging the state Legislature to take action to address a projected state transportation funding shortfall.
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Lori publishes latest “Coffee Break News”
Posted August 28, 2009 by AdminBSnook
State Rep. Matt Lori has published the latest issue of his “Coffee Break News.”
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Southwest Michigan jobless rates stable in July
Posted August 28, 2009 by AdminBSnook
July’s jobless rates were stable in Southwest Michigan. According to the latest labor market analysis for Southwest Michigan from the Michigan Department of Labor, Energy and Economic Growth (DELEG), both the labor force (people who are employed plus those looking for a job) and employment declined at the same pace, leaving unemployment rates stable.
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Lewis Cass ISD announces new superintendent
Posted August 28, 2009 by AdminBSnook
The Lewis Cass Intermediate School District has announced a new superintendent. For more on the story from the Dowagiac Daily News, click here.
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HarmonyFest Guitar Contest to feature young local artists
Posted August 28, 2009 by AdminBSnook
The HarmonyFest Committee has announced that it will again feature young local musicians in its Guitar Contest during this year’s Three Rivers HarmonyFest.
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Land urges safety as school year begins
Posted August 28, 2009 by AdminBSnook
Traffic around schools and universities will increase this fall as young drivers head back to the classroom, and Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is urging them to exercise caution and control behind the wheel.
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SUSTAINABLY SPEAKING – Commentary by Jay Newman
Posted August 28, 2009 by AdminBSnook
An Entrepreneurial Update: A few weeks back I wrote an article about using some extra office space we have as a launch pad for a new business venture in St. Joe County. I wanted to let all my readers know what has happened since that article.
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The Cycles of Earth – August 29, 2009
Posted August 28, 2009 by AdminBSnook
Plan, Do, Finish, Rest. Living in Harmony With Earth A Weekly Almanac Guide Weekend of August 29-30, 2009 Click on the link to access this feature from Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg – The Cycles of Earth – August 29, 2009
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Three Rivers Health Authority Board sets strategic planning session for September 15th
Posted August 27, 2009 by AdminBSnook
The Three Rivers Health Authority Board will engage in an extensive strategic planning session on Tuesday, September 15th. Agreement to take on the task came Thursday morning (August 27th) during the board’s regular August meeting.
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New Flowerfield Road bridge open to traffic
Posted August 27, 2009 by AdminBSnook
The St. Joseph County Road Commission reports that the Flowerfield Road bridge – crossing Flowerfield Creek in Flowerfield Township – is now open to traffic.
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Upton fights for local postal workers
Posted August 27, 2009 by AdminBSnook
Upon learning of an unauthorized study recommending the consolidation of the Kalamazoo Automated Mail Processing facility into Grand Rapids, Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) immediately voiced his concerns directly to the Postmaster General, John Potter. Upton is concerned with the intent of the non-sanctioned study and its recommendations that will have widespread implications upon postal [...]
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Senate approves Brown’s plan to return HAL programs to Michigan Department of State
Posted August 27, 2009 by AdminBSnook
The Michigan Senate voted Thursday (August 27th) to streamline government by eliminating the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries and keeping its programs intact by returning them to the Michigan Department of State, said lead sponsor Sen. Cameron Brown.
