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In the northern part of the county, shared services are common. The smaller townships that make up the county to the north eastern part of Muskegon County like Cedar Creek, Holton, Ravenna and others rely on each other for services that the larger municipalities have for themselves. One of the key shared services for the smaller areas is fire and rescue and mutual assist isn't only the norm, it's how it has to get done due to the lower density of population, the lack of tax base to fund full time staff's at a fire department and the reliance of volunteers and those with skills to help make necessities a reality.
This is no cause for alarm. This is not a reason to think that anything more is happening than information is being provided for those who’d like it. It’s been a few months since we’ve visited with Public Health Director Kathy Moore and while the COVID numbers are ticking up, again…it’s more of a reminder than any sort of urgent message. Where are the numbers now? What is COVID like compared to two years ago? How is Public Health still working to inform and help? What can be expected from the Fall and Winter and an update on the 1 Monkeypox case in the county and that those who are at the highest risk for Monkeypox can get a vaccine here is they would like one.
Welcome to an article that I can write from first hand experience! Obstructive sleep apnea has been something I have been dealing with since I can't even tell you when. I know of my history with it. When I was an active alcoholic it was a highly pronounced problem with me stopping breathing so dramatically every night, I'd gasp and rise. It's been a long time since I was an "active" alcoholic and I had thought that the issue subsided and that since the dramatic choking and gasping for air had stopped, I was over it. Well, not so fast.
It's been the summer of the return of all the good stuff including Parties in the Park in Hackley Park on Friday nights. Our weekly gathering spot to meet up, catch up fill up and chill out. We've been blessed with beautiful weather, great crowds and plenty of amazing entertainment over the season and more over, we've been able to get back to the business of helping our local non profit organizations with an event designed to provide some entertainment and fun.
The alarm clock went off this morning and the first thought you had was "I can't wait to see what Becky has for me this week!" Right?
Has your dog gone rogue? It happens. But having a certified dog trainer on staff is a remarkable way to share some know how with you when it comes to behavior issues popping up. Dog Blessed is just that show and Jodi Jarvis-Therrian is here this week to talk all about how it works to sort out and help out when it comes to figuring out what's happening. Dog Blessed is brought to you by Clock's Timeless Pets, The CBD Store of Michigan and Must Love Dogs Boutique in Grand Haven.
It's another visit with Attorney Shon Cook on our weekly segment and this time it's live from one of our partner sponsors Scherdel Sales and Technology where we met up to film our discussion and help celebrate their 25th Anniversary in Muskegon. It was a remarakble day where the employees were treated to a wonderful lunch, fun and games, prizes galore and the adoration of the company they work so hard for. Scherdel being one of the primary components of our Step it Up program with Shon we wanted to be there together to thank the staff for providing to date $20,000 for area non profit organizations. In the heart of the pandemic, it was Shon who began the program, Scherdel come in and it continues to grow. We're honored, proud and thankful.
It was a sun soaked day in Norton Shores as Community Choice Credit Union began to set up for their annual backpack giveaway for back to school. Part of their company culture and commitment to the communities they serve is to find ways to directly support the people and organizations that make an impact. We have worked with Community Choice and from supporting local, small family owned restaurants by picking up the tab for an entire day or sending young people off to college with a $5k scholarship, Community Choice is walking the walk when it comes to their mission of GIVING BIG.
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