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Fundraising continues for maritime museum

November 9, 2013
Fundraising continues for maritime museum

By Carrie Klemm. MCP Correspondent. LUDINGTON  –  A gathering of friends and interested parties met this week to review plans for The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum.  Leading the discussion was John Thorp, president of the Mason County Historical Society Board of Directors, who explained the details of what is to come. The museum will be housed in Ludington’s former…

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Snowshoe making at state park

November 9, 2013

HAMLIN TWP. — The Ludington State Park is offering a snowshoe making class Nov. 15 and 16. Participants will learn to weave a pair of traditional wooden snowshoes, similar to how the Native Americans crafted them for generations. This is one class over two days. Part 1 is Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. and part 2 is Sunday from…

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Franz supports Bridge Card reform

November 9, 2013

Michigan Bridge Cards could no longer be used at bank machines in liquor stores, casinos and adult entertainment clubs under legislation approved this week by the Michigan House. Mason County’s state representative Ray Franz voted for House Bills 5014-15, which require liquor stores, horse racing tracks and adult entertainment venues to stop taxpayer-funded Bridge Card transactions on their premises and …

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United Way accepting proposals

November 9, 2013
United Way accepting proposals

LUDINGTON — United Way of Mason County is accepting requests (RFP) for proposals for the 2014-2015 funding cycle, April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, from local non-profit organizations that are focusing on helping children to achieve their potential and working with individuals and families to be financially stable and independent and improving people’s health. The RFP document can be…

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Diabetes and heart nutrition program

November 9, 2013

LUDINGTON — November is National Diabetes Month.  Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital’s Win with Wellness program and the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program are sponsoring a free wellness seminar on Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m. in the Ludington High School cafeteria. Cardiovascular Dietitian Caren Rojas from Spectrum Health Hospital Group will give a presentation titled, “Nutritional Approaches for Diabetes and Heart Disease.” A…

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