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February 16, 2021
School districts in deficit face a number of challenges that involve making tough cuts in the budget, declining enrollment and state oversight.
“It’s a different set and series of red tape and paperwork and auditing and oversight from the state,” says Casey Petz, superintendent of Suttons Bay Public Schools.
Ben Williams was hired as the new superintendent of Houghton Lake Community Schools last November with a mission… Get the district out of a deficit.
“Fortunately, a lot of that heavy lifting occurred before I arrived. I think the prior year the district eliminated 13 positions out of 85 professional staff. Obviously, those are difficult things any time a district has to do that,” says Williams.
9 & 10 News
February 11, 2021
It might be cold, but there’s still plenty of ways to make the most out of your winter weekends.
Courtney Sheffer from the West Michigan Tourist Association shares some ideas for you.
Shady Lane Cellar’s Expanded Trails
Shady Lane Cellars in Suttons Bay invites you out to explore their newly expanded trail system! They have a 3 mile loop of groomed cross-country ski, snowshoe, fat tire biking, and hiking trails that take you around the vineyard. After you explore the trails, you can warm up by their patio fire with a glass of wine! The tasting room is open Thursdays through Mondays, and their wine is also available online for shipping.
Manistee resident among appointments to Migrant Labor Housing Advisory Board
Compiled by Michelle Graves, mgraves@pioneergroup.com
Feb. 10, 2021
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LANSING The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell appointed 14 members to the Migrant Labor Housing Advisory Board this month.
The appointees represent five agriculture seats, five migrant labor seats and four seats from other migrant agricultural worker related organizations.
The board will advise the department and the state on ways to alleviate obstacles in the development of adequate migrant labor housing throughout Michigan and improve conditions for the workers who are essential to Michigan’s agricultural sector. This may include recommendations on legislation or other measures.
5 Northern Michigan micro-adventures for outdoor winter fun
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
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TRAVERSE CITY, MI - While the pandemic may have temporarily shifted people away from guided trips and group events, it hasn’t changed people’s need to get outside and play. If anything, people are scouting out more places to have fun outdoors than ever before. Even this winter, and especially in Northern Michigan.
Grand Traverse Bike Tours created a new winter lineup to satisfy this trend. It’s offering 5 new micro-adventures. They feature everything from fat biking on one of the best biking trails Up North, and snowshoeing or hiking through the area’s picturesque vineyards. These mini-trips are paired with perks like warm lunches, reservations for outdoor igloos, and options to buy craft beer or wine.