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Good Things on the Lakeshore, May 28, 2021 By Peg McNichol
May 28, 2021 | 9:05 AM
HOLALND (WHTC-AM/FM) Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore , talks with WHTC morning news anchor Peg McNicho about people and organizations making a difference along the Lakeshore. Here are some of the highlights of their conversation for the week of May 28, 2021.
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Groundworks, HDL’s ‘incubator for creativity,’ reopens. Coordinator Dan Zuberbier says Herrick District Library’s Groundworks is “a place for ideas.” HDL cardholders may sign up for one-on-one sessions with Zuberbier or open hours to create, learn, or work on a project using library equipment.
Bridges To College thankful for successful fundraising campaign
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Members of the McCallister family and Bridges to College board members pictured below. From L to R: Matt Steyer, Anne Allread, Ken Neff, Sarah Hemer, Anne McKinney, Christopher Fourman, Lisa Martin, Kendall Hemer, Marlise McCallister, and Nicki Gillespie.
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DARKE COUNTY While 2020 was certainly a challenging and interesting year, it has also served as a reminder to count one’s blessings and to be thankful for the good in the world.
As with many non-profits, Bridges To College was concerned how the pandemic would affect the ability to serve our community. Fundraising during normal times can be challenging for non-profits, so the concern was great. When the decision was made to postpone its annual golf fundraiser in June, The Karlh McCallister Memorial, the organization decided to call on its closest supporters for a fundraising campaign in lieu of a golf outing.