RightMichigan.com And While You Are At It
2011 SB 638.
A bill to designate English as the official state language; to provide certain rights; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials.
Senators KAHN, GREEN, COLBECK, WALKER, BRANDENBURG, HANSEN and PAPPAGEORGE are right on target in sponsoring this legislation that will save state government in a number of ways.
Give Sen Hansen a call and tell him you support him on this issue!
You can be sure the opponents are melting his phones!
(517) 373-1635
Following Muskegon county news.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
How does the launch of the MLive Media Group affects the Muskegon Chronicle
How does the launch of the MLive Media Group affects the Muskegon Chronicle MLive.com
Q: What is going to happen to our local newspaper employees?
A: Chronicle Editor Cindy Fairfield has voluntarily left The Chronicle; the interim editor is Peg West, currently a local news editor at The Grand Rapids Press.
Q: What is going to happen to our local newspaper employees?
A: Chronicle Editor Cindy Fairfield has voluntarily left The Chronicle; the interim editor is Peg West, currently a local news editor at The Grand Rapids Press.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Montague mayor's death, a week before election, sends officials scrambling to find answers
Montague mayor's death, a week before election, sends officials scrambling to find answers MLive.com
Montague Mayor Henry Roesler Jr.'s death Tuesday sent election officials scrambling to find out what it means for next Tuesday's election.
The answer: Based on state law, it appears that Roesler's sole opponent for mayor, 32-year-old Kevin Erb, will automatically win the election.
You can't change public policy unless you run.
Good for you Mr. Erb!
Montague Mayor Henry Roesler Jr.'s death Tuesday sent election officials scrambling to find out what it means for next Tuesday's election.
The answer: Based on state law, it appears that Roesler's sole opponent for mayor, 32-year-old Kevin Erb, will automatically win the election.
You can't change public policy unless you run.
Good for you Mr. Erb!
Final list of candidates, proposals for Nov. 8 election in Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Northwest Ottawa counties
Final list of candidates, proposals for Nov. 8 election in Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Northwest Ottawa counties MLive.com
Wondering who is running for what in the Nov. 8 election?
Here is the final list, which includes all potential write-in candidates.
Plus the county clerk's site:
http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk/elections/index.html
Wondering who is running for what in the Nov. 8 election?
Here is the final list, which includes all potential write-in candidates.
Plus the county clerk's site:
http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk/elections/index.html
Progress made at 2 toxic hot spots in Michigan
Progress made at 2 toxic hot spots in Michigan MLive.com
Deer Lake and Muskegon Lake are among 43 sites designated by the U.S. and Canada as environmental "areas of concern" in 1987.
"Toxic"?
To whom or what?
Another word dumbed down by our increasingly dumber media.
Deer Lake and Muskegon Lake are among 43 sites designated by the U.S. and Canada as environmental "areas of concern" in 1987.
"Toxic"?
To whom or what?
Another word dumbed down by our increasingly dumber media.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Who authorized Turkia Mullin's severance pay? Nobody in Wayne County seems to know
Who authorized Turkia Mullin's severance pay? Nobody in Wayne County seems to know MLive.com
“We have a system that does not have checks and balances,” said Commission Bernard Parker.
“I think that’s a serious flaw.
I think it’s something that we as a commission need to look at because it was $200,000.
It could have been a million dollars.”
Why not a full review here in Muskegon to make sure we don't have a similar problem in the future?
“We have a system that does not have checks and balances,” said Commission Bernard Parker.
“I think that’s a serious flaw.
I think it’s something that we as a commission need to look at because it was $200,000.
It could have been a million dollars.”
Why not a full review here in Muskegon to make sure we don't have a similar problem in the future?
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sen. Goeff Hansen to hold 'coffee hours' in November
Sen. Goeff Hansen to hold 'coffee hours' in November MLive.com
The scheduled “coffee hours” are:
• 9-10:15 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Book Nook & Java Shop, 8726 Ferry, in Montague;
• 10:30-11:45 a.m. Nov. 7 at Gary's Restaurant, 906 E. Colby, in Whitehall;
• 8-9:15 a.m. Nov. 11 at Ravenna Roundtable, 12396 Stafford, in Ravenna; and,
• 10-11:15 a.m. Nov. 11 at Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole, in Norton Shores.
The scheduled “coffee hours” are:
• 9-10:15 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Book Nook & Java Shop, 8726 Ferry, in Montague;
• 10:30-11:45 a.m. Nov. 7 at Gary's Restaurant, 906 E. Colby, in Whitehall;
• 8-9:15 a.m. Nov. 11 at Ravenna Roundtable, 12396 Stafford, in Ravenna; and,
• 10-11:15 a.m. Nov. 11 at Tanglewood Park, 560 Seminole, in Norton Shores.
Muskegon Summer Celebration ends
Muskegon Summer Celebration ends News Muskegon News
MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) - The Muskegon Summer Celebration Board of Trustees has decided not to bring the annual festival back in 2012.
In a press release, the Board reports that the past few years have been "tough financially" and could not risk further set backs.
"This has been an extremely agonizing decision for the Board," said Bryon Mazade, Board Chair, in the press release.
"We looked at different plans and ideas to move forward, but didn't feel we could overcome past debt."
MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) - The Muskegon Summer Celebration Board of Trustees has decided not to bring the annual festival back in 2012.
In a press release, the Board reports that the past few years have been "tough financially" and could not risk further set backs.
"This has been an extremely agonizing decision for the Board," said Bryon Mazade, Board Chair, in the press release.
"We looked at different plans and ideas to move forward, but didn't feel we could overcome past debt."
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Muskegon County to consider wind-farm lease for wastewater site Tuesday
Muskegon County to consider wind-farm lease for wastewater site Tuesday MLive.com
The Public Works board meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace, in Muskegon.
A regular county board meeting is set to follow the Public Works board meeting.
The Public Works board meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall of Justice, 990 Terrace, in Muskegon.
A regular county board meeting is set to follow the Public Works board meeting.
EyeOnMuskegon-show prep 10-30-2011 Muskegon's new jail
Monday, October 24, 2011
MSU this morning!
Wow! I just blew off most of the morning and watched the BigTen channel replay of the MSU/Wisc football game.
Wow!
So much more satisfying to see the game with a giddy smile on my face rather than the awful dread that accompanies my Spartan TV viewing over most of the last 44 years.
I did watch it on TV Sat. night but the heebie-jeebies only allowed for about 30 seconds of "happy" before the final call.
I am a season ticket holder but gave my tix away because the late start would have made it tough for me to be at my best for Sunday morning's EyeOnMuskegon radio show.
Since my guest didn't show up, it was a great call.......except I missed one of the greatest games in Spartan history....doh!
I guess the "show" rules.
If you get a chance to see it on BTC, do it.
They shortened it and it's all Spartan satisfaction.
Go Green!
Wow!
So much more satisfying to see the game with a giddy smile on my face rather than the awful dread that accompanies my Spartan TV viewing over most of the last 44 years.
I did watch it on TV Sat. night but the heebie-jeebies only allowed for about 30 seconds of "happy" before the final call.
I am a season ticket holder but gave my tix away because the late start would have made it tough for me to be at my best for Sunday morning's EyeOnMuskegon radio show.
Since my guest didn't show up, it was a great call.......except I missed one of the greatest games in Spartan history....doh!
I guess the "show" rules.
If you get a chance to see it on BTC, do it.
They shortened it and it's all Spartan satisfaction.
Go Green!
Flu Vaccinations
Last year I asked Honeybunch (a health professional) if I should get a flu shot.
She said "you idiot, you've had the flu 3 times in the last 3 years. Get a freakin' flu shot.
I got the shot and......voila!
No flu for me.
Get a shot and save money!
Flu Vaccinations: Cost
Seasonal flu shot $27
Seasonal flu mist $37
Pneumonia shot $52
Anyone can receive a seasonal flu vaccination at the public health department, however, the public health department is unable to bill Medicare or health insurance programs other than Medicaid. If you have Medicare, we recommend either getting a seasonal flu shot at your doctor's office, at a pharmacy, or through Mercy Visiting Nurse Services (VNS).
Mercy VNS 2011 community flu shot clinic schedule. ($30)
Hours
Monday through Friday
Noon until 4:30 pm
Please call (231) 724-1220 to confirm vaccine availability.
She said "you idiot, you've had the flu 3 times in the last 3 years. Get a freakin' flu shot.
I got the shot and......voila!
No flu for me.
Get a shot and save money!
Flu Vaccinations: Cost
Seasonal flu shot $27
Seasonal flu mist $37
Pneumonia shot $52
Anyone can receive a seasonal flu vaccination at the public health department, however, the public health department is unable to bill Medicare or health insurance programs other than Medicaid. If you have Medicare, we recommend either getting a seasonal flu shot at your doctor's office, at a pharmacy, or through Mercy Visiting Nurse Services (VNS).
Mercy VNS 2011 community flu shot clinic schedule. ($30)
Hours
Monday through Friday
Noon until 4:30 pm
Please call (231) 724-1220 to confirm vaccine availability.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his vote against the Detroit-to-Windsor Bridge project
Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his vote against the Detroit-to-Windsor Bridge project MLive.com
A plan to build a bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, was defeated Thursday by the state Senate's Economic Development Committee.
Sen. Goeff Hansen, a member of the committee, was one of three Republicans who voted against the proposal.
In a statement, Hansen explained his vote.
Imagine an elected official explaining, in simple english, his reasons for his vote.
What a concept!
Keep it up Goeff!
Maybe Goeff's candor will start a fad among our other elected politicians?
Don't bet on it.
Stealth, in the shadows government suit most Muskegon electeds just fine.
And that's just WRONG!
A plan to build a bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, was defeated Thursday by the state Senate's Economic Development Committee.
Sen. Goeff Hansen, a member of the committee, was one of three Republicans who voted against the proposal.
In a statement, Hansen explained his vote.
Imagine an elected official explaining, in simple english, his reasons for his vote.
What a concept!
Keep it up Goeff!
Maybe Goeff's candor will start a fad among our other elected politicians?
Don't bet on it.
Stealth, in the shadows government suit most Muskegon electeds just fine.
And that's just WRONG!
Smart Meters-Dumb customers and intrusive government!
This is really big government at its worst.
Anyone remember the book "1984"?
Click the link to see a letter you can send to your electric company that will (I hope!) stop this intrusion into you home.
Path to 'Light Freedom' Bill Passage Still Unclear [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
Path to 'Light Freedom' Bill Passage Still Unclear [Michigan Capitol Confidential]: House Bill 4815 would allow Michigan residents to continue purchasing the federally banned light bulbs as long as they were produced in the state. The key to the measure is the argument that Congress has no authority to regulate commerce that takes place entirely within the boundaries of a single state. Currently no light bulbs are produced in Michigan, but Rep. McMillin says that could change if the bill were enacted.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Show prep for Sunday's show-Muskegon MATS-Buses-Tom Gantert
MATS website: http://www.matsbus.com/
County union contracts http://co.muskegon.mi.us/humanresources/laborcontracts.htm
Transportation committee minutes:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/committee_agendas.cfm
County budget-Transportation-MATS (pg 500-516):
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/budget/line_item_a2012.pdf
Muskegon Chronicle links:
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/08/muskegon_county_buses_may_driv.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/03/students_night_workers_could_b.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/09/muskegon_county_picks_site_see.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/05/riders_excited_about_new_night.html
Mackinac links:
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/article.aspx?ID=15879&print=yes
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/15636
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/8190
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/article.aspx?ID=15873&print=yes
County union contracts http://co.muskegon.mi.us/humanresources/laborcontracts.htm
Transportation committee minutes:
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/boardofcommissioners/committee_agendas.cfm
County budget-Transportation-MATS (pg 500-516):
http://co.muskegon.mi.us/budget/line_item_a2012.pdf
Muskegon Chronicle links:
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/08/muskegon_county_buses_may_driv.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/03/students_night_workers_could_b.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/09/muskegon_county_picks_site_see.html
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/05/riders_excited_about_new_night.html
Mackinac links:
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/article.aspx?ID=15879&print=yes
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/15636
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/8190
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/article.aspx?ID=15873&print=yes
Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his vote against the Detroit-to-Windsor Bridge project
Sen. Goeff Hansen explains his vote against the Detroit-to-Windsor Bridge project MLive.com
A plan to build a bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, was defeated Thursday by the state Senate's Economic Development Committee.
Sen. Goeff Hansen, a member of the committee, was one of three Republicans who voted against the proposal.
In a statement, Hansen explained his vote.
No politician can please everyone every time but Sen. Goeff Hansen seems to believe that doing your homework, researching and asking questions about big spending, communicating with your constituents and publicly fielding questions from your detractors is a way to do the job with honor.
What a concept!
I'm still confused on the "Bridge" but I am very confident that Sen. Hansen will make an honest analysis and vote for the interests of our entire state and his constituents in West Michigan.
Don't let up Goeff, we're watching!
A plan to build a bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, was defeated Thursday by the state Senate's Economic Development Committee.
Sen. Goeff Hansen, a member of the committee, was one of three Republicans who voted against the proposal.
In a statement, Hansen explained his vote.
No politician can please everyone every time but Sen. Goeff Hansen seems to believe that doing your homework, researching and asking questions about big spending, communicating with your constituents and publicly fielding questions from your detractors is a way to do the job with honor.
What a concept!
I'm still confused on the "Bridge" but I am very confident that Sen. Hansen will make an honest analysis and vote for the interests of our entire state and his constituents in West Michigan.
Don't let up Goeff, we're watching!
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