From staff reports
Soon, the roar of motorcycles will be heard across the campus of Glen Oaks Community College, the new regional host site for the state motorcycle safety training course.
For Michigan cyclists to receive an endorsement in Michigan, they are required to complete a basic skills course.
“Classroom activities introduce the mental and perceptual processes needed to be a good rider and show participants how to process information and make safe decisions,” said Paul Aivars, Glen Oaks director of business outreach, in a statement. “The riding sessions have participants practice basic controls including clutch and throttle coordination, straight-line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting using the program’s motorcycles.
Sturgis Journal
For the past 33 months, Art Ebert, superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools, has lived the district s motto: “We are here for you.”
Although Ebert is often the face representing the district, he is quick to say his team of “hardworking and dedicated staff” are the true difference-makers behind the success of the school system.
As it goes with many leadership roles, there is no “typical day for Ebert.
“I many times find myself changing hats as a parent, community member or superintendent multiple times when attending an event, serving on a team, or even when going to the grocery store, Ebert said.
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The Sturgis Journal marks Women s History Month by recognizing the efforts of women in leadership and who have made an impact in the St. Joseph County area.
Today’s segment focuses on Teresa Belote, superintendent at St. Joseph County Intermediate School District.
Belote, who has served as superintendent at ISD for nearly four years, is grateful for the opportunity to lead and for the teachable moments by those she serves and oversees.
Belote rose to the role of ISD superintendent in April 2017, capping a career so far that included three years as superintendent of Bronson Community Schools, 10 years as a principal at Sturgis Public Schools and as a teacher at Colon Community Schools.
Sturgis Journal
A new, interactive storybook-reading project through Sturgis District Library will be unveiled Friday at Plumb Lake County Park.
The library is developing a StoryWalk program, which engages families in literacy and getting active.
Pages from a children’s book are deconstructed, usually laminated, then placed in displays on wooden stakes or in permanent or removable storyboards along a walkable path at a park, school, neighborhood or city’s downtown area.
Families have the opportunity of reading aloud together and building children’s interest in reading, while enjoying the health benefits of exercise, said Michelle Frost, children and youth services librarian at Sturgis District Library.