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News Bits — July 1, 2010
Rockford man killed in single-car accident
On June 16, John Milton Clay, 58, of Rockford was fatally injured when his southbound 2002 Ford F150 pickup truck hit a tree lying across Pettis Avenue in Ada Township. Responding to the crash were the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, Ada Fire Department, and AMR Ambulance.
Grattan Township to hold cleanup day
Grattan Township is holding a township cleanup day for township residents on July 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at 12050 Old Belding Road. Some items will cost money to drop off. Batteries are $1 each. Appliances without Freon are $3 each, and appliances with Freon are $15 each. Tires must be cut into four pieces. Fuel and propane tanks must be cut in half. Fencing must be folded. There are no liquids, brush-offs, cement, loose trash or shovel-offs allowed. All trash must be contained.
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News Bits — June 10, 2010
Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend on tap June 12-13
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment reminds everyone that the summer Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for June 12-13. On Saturday and Sunday, everyone—residents and non-residents—can fish without a fishing license in Michigan. All other fishing regulations apply. Numerous Free Fishing Weekend activities are scheduled at state parks and fish hatcheries to coincide with the weekend, while sporting clubs and conservation groups state events as well. Free Fishing Weekend activities offer novices the opportunity to learn from experienced anglers and learn about the joys of fishing. For a list of Free Fishing Weekend activities across the state, visit www.michigan.gov/freefishing.
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News Bits — June 3, 2010
YMCA announces new associate executive director
The Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA is pleased to announce Kevin Myers as the new associate executive director effective June 1, 2010.
Myers started working at the West YMCA in 2001, running sports programs for kids part time. He was then transitioned to the David D. Hunting YMCA, where he continued running programs part time. In 2003, with the grand opening of the Wolverine World Wide (WWW) Family YMCA, Myers was promoted to full time as the senior program director and has held this position ever since.
During his time as the senior program director, Myers has made huge contributions that have helped the WWW Family YMCA and the YMCA Association grow in the development of programs and operations. His leadership has been an important piece of the success the WWW Family YMCA has experienced this fiscal year. The YMCA is confident he will continue to be a great asset as the associate executive director this upcoming fiscal year.
For information on employment at the YMCA go to www.grymca.org.
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News Bits — May 13, 2010
Discover cool plants at Howard Christiansen
Nature CenterDiscover the pretty wildflowers and cool plants (55 kinds!) that grow at Howard Christensen Nature Center with interpretive instructor Kare Greenup at the center’s “I Spy Cool Plants” program on May 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about what animals and people do with these plants—fun and exercise for the whole family.
Cost is $3 per person or $10 per family. To reserve your spot, please contact the Nature Center at (616) 675-3185 or hcnc@kentconservation.org. Howard Christensen Nature Center is located at 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City.
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News Bits—April 29, 2010
Bayes named MWQA president
The Michigan Water Quality Association announced recently that Terry Bayes of Bayes Water Treatment in Sparta has been elected their Association president for 2010. For more information about the Association, visit their website at miwqa.org.
Seminar explores vaccinations myths, truths
Independent vaccination researcher Mary Tocco will be the speaker at a seminar featuring a variety of questions regarding vaccinations and immunity. The seminar will be held Thursday, April 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rockford American Legion, Merritt Lamb Post, 330 Rockford Park Drive, NE.
Topics covered:
Do vaccines cause autism?
Is the H1N1 a safe flu vaccine?
Should pregnant mothers get vaccines?
Do you have a choice?
Vaccine Ingredients & Production
Natural Immunity
Gardasil and our teenage daughters
Micro-Vascular Strokes
Abortion and vaccines
Mary Tocco has been an independent vaccination researcher for over 30 years. She is currently on the boards of the American Chiropractic Autism Board (ACAB) and the World Association for Vaccine Education (WAVE), she is the Director of Vaccine Research and Education for Michigan Opposing Mandatory Vaccines, and is helping to manage Hope for Autism (HFA). Mary is also an “Ask the Expert” columnist for Mothering Magazine.
Mary’s mission is to reach parents through any means necessary to help them make informed vaccination decisions. She believes parents need to know their healthcare options, promoting health without toxic medications and drugs.
Mary’s goals include empowering and encouraging parents to learn how the human body was meant to develop and function so they do not live in fear of infectious diseases, to study unvaccinated children to compare them with their vaccinated peers and to organize multi disciplinary treatment centers for those injured by vaccines. Visit www.childhoodshots.comw for more information.
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