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Health department urges adults to get whooping cough vaccination

April 7, 2014

During its March 2014 meeting, the District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) Board of Health approved the following recommendation from Medical Director, Dr. Robert Graham, related to vaccination for whooping cough (pertussis). “Whooping cough (pertussis) continues to spread through our communities,” said Dr. Graham. “Pregnant women, family members and care givers of newborns are urged to get vaccinated against whooping cough.…

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Michigan youth livestock scholarship deadline

April 7, 2014

Lansing, MI – Since 2000, the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF) has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships and educational awards to outstanding youth who have exhibited at the premier livestock events in the state of Michigan. To be eligible for either the MYLSF general scholarship or the statewide scholarship, the applicant must be a resident of Michigan and…

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Scottville Optimists host district meeting

April 7, 2014
Scottville Optimists host district meeting

SCOTTVILLE —  The Scottville Optimist Club hosted a district meeting Saturday for the Michigan District Optimist International with representatives from many Michigan clubs. Dave Fries, governor of Michigan Optimist International was also in attendance. “Meetings such as this help fellow clubs develop programs, communicate and facilitate the mission of youth and community support,” said Scottville Optimist President Scott Shoup. The…

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Pentwater preschool open house

April 7, 2014

PENTWATER — Pentwater Preschool will host an open house for prospective children and families wishing to enroll for the 2014-2015 school year on Wednesday, April 16 between 5 to 6 p.m. in the preschool classroom. The preschool offers both tuition and all-day GSRP. Enrollment forms will be available during this time.  Parents and children will have the opportunity to meet…

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Barn quilt painting workshop

April 5, 2014
Barn quilt painting workshop

LUDINGTON — Mason County barn owners interested in participating in the Mason County Barn Quilt project are invited to attend a painting workshop on April 12 at 1 p.m. at the Book Mark in downtown Ludington. Attendees will learn more about the Mason County Barn Quilt, set to debut during the Scottville Harvest Festival in September. Attendees will also learn how…

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