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Great Start Collaborative Parent Coalitions to host parent café

March 13, 2013

AMBER TWP. – The Great Start Parent Coalition will host a Tri-County Parent Café on Friday, March 15th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ramada Inn of Ludington. Parent Cafés are open to parents/caregivers of children ages 0 to 12 in our tri-county area. At this time, registration slots are full for Lake County parents, but slots are still…

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Squires represents Michigan at DC chiropractor conference

March 13, 2013
Squires represents Michigan at DC chiropractor conference

WASHINGTON D.C. — Dr. Lewis Squires recently attended the American Chiropractic Association’s national legislative conference in Washington, D.C. Squires is the elected representative of Michigan’s association. During the conference Squires met with all 14 Michigan state representatives and both senators. “Our main issues are the healthcare for our military men and women, Veterans Administration issues and commissioning chiropractors as officers,…

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CMH director updates county board

March 13, 2013

By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON – West Michigan Community Mental Health Executive Director Rich VandenHuevel addressed the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday about the scope of services provided by the organization — those mandated by the state and some other which are not. One such program is the Fun Squad summer program. WMCMH has partnered with Michigan Works…

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Health department updates county board

March 13, 2013

By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON – Health Officer Linda VanGills of District Health Department #10 gave an update on the department to the Mason County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning. She said her department is working with the area junior and senior high schools and the State, Sheriff’s, Chief’s Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) team in prevention of prescription drug…

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County board tackles resolutions

March 13, 2013

By Lisa Enos MCP Correspondent LUDINGTON – The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions during its meeting Tuesday morning. Ludington State Park manager Jim Gallie attended the meeting and asked the board for a letter of support to aid him in obtaining a Coastal Zone Management Grant. The item was a late addition to the agenda, which the…

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