Happy September 2018 from Calhoun County Connections! As the weather cools and we prepare for a busy fall, here's an update about County news.
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The County had much to celebrate in August. Retirements, courtyard enhancements, and opportunities to engage with residents across all offices and departments—August was busy.
On Aug. 16, we celebrated Bruce Huepenbecker's 43 years with Calhoun County. His service to the County and its residents is foundational to what we do. Pictured is Bruce and County Clerk Anne Norlander. Thanks to Kurtis Thornton for the photo.
At the Calhoun County Fair the week of Aug. 13, numerous offices participated in some capacity. Activities ranged from providing lunches for Senior Day, providing resources to Veterans during Veterans Day, and the Sheriff's Office providing security throughout the week. Thank you to everyone who participated.
To wrap up the month, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first phase of construction at the County building, specifically for the new courtyard and parking lot where the jail stood. The new courtyard increases accessibility and security to the building.
Visit our Facebook page for more photos.
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Back to School Immunizations
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The Calhoun County Public Health Department offers immunizations for all children living in and attending school in Calhoun County, including home-schooled children. Immunizations are required in the state of Michigan for entry into daycare and school on the first day of school.
Public Health Department Clinic Hours
Battle Creek
190 E. Michigan Ave., 269-969-6363
Open M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Albion
214 E. Michigan Ave., 517-629-9434
Open M-F 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1-4:30 p.m.
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Did you know?
It's easy to access Calhoun County GIS maps online. Maps related to County road projects, senior services and parks can be found at
maps.calhouncountymi.gov
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This year's Blanket Drive for the Homeless Health Fair and VA Stand Down has begun. New or gently-used, clean full and twin blankets are needed for the Friday, Oct. 19 event.
Blankets will be accepted until Thursday, Oct. 18.
Click here for more information about where blankets are accepted throughout County buildings and other ways to support this event. Questions about the collection can be directed to Senior Services, 269-781-0846.
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Hiring update: The search for the Road Department Managing Director is ongoing. We are working with the executive search firm Hiring Solutions, and in a recent update the firm reported that we have 28 applications and it has identified over 100 possible applicants throughout the state. We anticipate the hiring process might take 30-60 days.
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Poker Walk 2018
Mark Your Calendar: This year's Poker Walk will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12. A joint event with City of Battle Creek's Fun Stuff Committee and Calhoun County, the Poker Walk starts in the City Hall's courtyard and is a 1-mile route, approximately. This year's Poker Walk includes a new route that features BC Cargo. No registration is required, and bring a donation for Haven of Rest Ministries for an extra card.
Learn more about this event here.
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Congratulations to Krista Trout-Edwards for her acceptance to the 16/50 Project's Women's Municipal Leadership Program through the Michigan Municipal League. This program is designed to provide women in government with an opportunity to advance their skills and leadership abilities. The 16/50 Project confronts the statistic that only 16 percent of Michigan's local chief administrative officers are women.
Congratulations to Tori Benden who is the new Juvenile Home Director for Calhoun County. She has 15 years experience with the County, serving 12 years as a juvenile probation officer and three years as a project leader in the Juvenile Home. Congratulations, Tori!
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September's Employee of the Month
Monique Whyte is the September Employee of the Month! Monique is a Program Clerk for the Nurse Family Partnership Program at the Health Department. Monique recently took on a leadership role in the Health Department's transition to new data collection. This took hours finishing data entry that was required in a short amount of time, and continues this impressive work related to grant writing and continuing data collection needs. She says the best part of her job is her co-workers. She says, "They make me laugh daily, they
open my mind to new ideas and they help me grow as a person."
Read more from Monique and, again, we'd like to thank her for her service to the County.
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Welcome to the County!
Juvenile Home: Alyshia McRoberts, Amari Brown
Community Development: Amber Herman
Sheriff/Corrections: Dakota Schuemann-Spoor, Henry Skoglund, Cheryl Reed, Trevor Dyer
Health/WIC: Summer Robertson
Health/Education: Alyse Nichols
Circuit Court: Heaven Fisher
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Whoo hoo! Employment Milestones!
25 years & Over
Norman Fryer, Circuit Court - 34 yrs
Judy Dooley, Prosecutor's Office - 29 yrs
John Bates, Circuit Court - 28 yrs
20 years
Dennis Bukoski, Administrative Services
15 years
Brandie Aldrich, Human Resources
Karen Lukowski, Health Department
5 years
Deborah Metzgar, Health Department
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