 2020 applications available, with July 22 deadline
TrueNorth Community Services' Tools for School has applications out for 2020. Tools for School provides students from qualifying families with new backpacks filled with essential school supplies. The applications are available online and are also being distributed through public schools across Newaygo County, with an application deadline of July 22. “We want every student to have a great start to school this fall by providing the resources kids need to achieve success,” said Mike Voyt, Volunteer and Special Projects Coordinator for TrueNorth. “We are expecting to serve more than 1,000 Newaygo County students this year.” To participate in Tools for School, students must be enrolled in a Newaygo County school in kindergarten through 12th grades for the 2020-2021 academic year or they must reside in Newaygo County in fall 2020. Tools for School’s 17th annual distribution is scheduled for early August at the TrueNorth Service Center, 6308 South Warner Avenue in Fremont. Families will be notified via mail regarding their application status and pick-up dates. The program’s sponsors are ChoiceOne Bank, The Gerber Foundation, and the Fremont Area Community Foundation. The Tools for School application can be filled out online at https://www.truenorthservices.org/Assistance/Childrens-Services/Tools-for-School. Print applications are available through Fremont Public Schools, Grant Public Schools, Hesperia Community Schools, and White Cloud Public Schools. The applications must be turned in or mailed to TrueNorth; emailed to [email protected]; or faxed to TrueNorth at (231) 924-5594. For more information, contact Voyt at [email protected] or (231) 924-0641, ext. 119.
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 Rotarians are a committed and creative collection of citizens. They are community builders, people of action and problems solvers according to their website https://www.rotary.org/en So what did the Fremont group do when their Tuesday meetings at the Dogwood Center suddenly, like so many other aspects of our everyday lives, came grinding to a halt? They solved the problem by taking action and building a community via Zoom. The group has been meeting virtually the past several weeks in order to keep the mission of Rotary rolling. Ms. Julie Burrell, of The Right Place (and a Rotarian of course), offered up these screenshots showing a candid look at the dedicated denizens of Rotary employing their technological talents toward providing service to others and thus helping to create a better world
FREMONT- Gerber Federal Credit Union awarded a total of $2,750 as a result of its Annual Essay Scholarship program. Entrants were asked to explain “What are your plans after high school and how do you plan to pay for them?” in 300-500 words. Entries were accepted from Gerber Federal Credit Union members currently attending their senior year of high school and planning to attend an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program. Brevin Byrne from Fremont, MI is the First Place winner, he was awarded $1,750 and publication of his essay at www.gerberfcu.com. Adonijah Looy from Big Rapids, MI is the Second Place winner and was awarded $750. Jessica Sanchez from Newaygo, MI is the Third Place Winner and was awarded $250. Essays were submitted by email and mail. Our panel of judges included 4 educators from various school districts and a member of management at a local hospital. Judges evaluated the essays on Topical Relevance and Quality of Writing after all identifying information was removed.  Photo and story By Alicia Jaimes
SPOTTED: After leaving a heartfelt "We miss you" on the Grant Elementary School fence, a new sign can be seen by the high school. Because of the coronavirus, Grant seniors were unable to celebrate their achievement this month by walking across the stage surrounded by family and friends. Thankfully, those in Grant are not forgetting the great accomplishment these students have done. Congrats, Class of 2020!  LANSING, MICH. The COVID-19 case count being reported today is a significant increase over reports from previous days. Several factors are contributing to this increase including backlogged results being reported electronically into the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS) and increased testing at correctional facilities across the state. Today’s report of 1,191 cases includes cases from commercial labs Garcia, a lab with significant presence in Michigan’s correctional facilities and corporate environment, Orchard Technology and P4. Results from these labs were being entered manually, which led to a backlog, and are now being reported electronically into MDSS. This backlog in reporting did not result in delays of notification to individuals with positive results as those results were transmitted separately to health care providers who are responsible for notifying individuals about their test results. In addition, today’s report includes 73 deaths, 35 of which were identified during a Vital Records review of death certificates. Reviews of death certificate data are conducted by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services staff three times per week. As a part of this process, records that identify COVID-19 infection as a contributing factor to death are compared against all laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 in MDSS. If a death certificate is matched to a confirmed COVID-19 case and that record in the MDSS does not indicate the individual died, the MDSS record is updated and these deaths are included with mortality information posted on the website.  Financial Assistance is a Core Service Provided by Spectrum Health—Now and Always
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 13, 2020 –Spectrum Health offers financial aid options to provide people with the care they need, regardless of ability to pay. This support has been a long-standing practice of the health system and will continue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients can be evaluated for financial assistance at no charge. Regardless of the procedure or service, Spectrum Health financial counselors offer a wide range of assistance, from helping with price estimates to creating payment plans. Financial counselors can assist patients before they receive services to help address concerns they may have about paying for their care. Spectrum Health also assists patients in applying for state Medicaid assistance, local county agency assistance, and federal or other charitable programs. Patient financial responsibility for medically necessary, appropriate treatment may also be reduced or eliminated if a patient at Spectrum Health qualifies under financial hardship guidelines. “We believe health care services should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status,” said Sarah Clark, senior director, registration and financial counseling. “Our goal is to create a personalized solution for every patient while making sure they receive the care they need.” To qualify, patients may need to complete a written application and provide information that is necessary to verify financial information. Any patient in need of information on how to apply for financial assistance should call the Spectrum Health Financial Counseling department. There is no charge to speak with a financial counselor. Ways to connect:
 County Marina Manager Tim Bailey with his exhausted rescuee. Photo courtesy NC Parks Department Hardy Dam County Marina was the site of a dramatic water rescue as a fawn, perhaps playing a bit too close to the shoreline, ended up down a bluff struggling to pull itself from the water’s edge. Enter onto the scene Marina Manager Tim Bailey and NC Parks Director Nick Smith who succeeded in liberating the little being and putting it back into the woods for a welcome reunion with its Mom. Who doesn't love a happy ending?  Cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer's groups will meet online or via phone
Fremont, Mich., May 12, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial will hold its May support group meetings virtually as a way to continue supporting patients and their families while promoting greater convenience and social distancing. Participants can join these free sessions remotely using a smartphone, tablet, laptop, personal computer or with a telephone conference line.
For participants joining online, copy and paste the link into the browser to enter the sessions. “Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is pleased to bring our support group sessions directly to patients, their families and caregivers,” said Shelly Klochak, RN, and facilitator of Gerber Memorial’s support groups. “Like all Spectrum Health facilities, Gerber Memorial is going above and beyond to maximize safety and cleanliness at all our locations. At the same time, we want people be able to share their experiences, be inspired and connect with others without leaving their homes.” Gerber Memorial will announce in coming weeks whether the cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s support group sessions in June will be held virtually.  Photo by Alicia Jaimes As schools across the state had their plans turned upside down because of coronavirus concerns, Grant Elementary School officials want to let their students know they are not alone during this time.
In Need of Help? Michigan 2-1-1 Times can be tough in normal circumstances. But during this period of Covid-19 and Stay Home, Stay Safe, life might be even more challenging. Are you in need of help of some kind but aren’t sure where to turn? Michigan 2-1-1 is a resource available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. “Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to connect with help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and they can get you connected,” says Tara Nelson, Executive Director Newaygo County Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. All the community agencies update and keep the resource experts up to date even during Covid19. You can contact Michigan 2-1-1 in a variety of ways. Go to the website at mi211.org and enter your location in the search box. This will bring you to a separate page where you can enter more information if you choose to narrow the search. Or you can click on one of the service topics to get detailed information.  You can also contact Michigan 2-1-1 by any of these methods:  All of Michigan 2-1-1’s resources are free and confidential.
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