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Bella Receives Accolades at Retirement ceremony
In a ceremony honoring her years of service to the community, K9 Officer Bella was officially recognized for her contributions to the Police Department during the regular meeting of the Newaygo City Council on Monday January 13th. Newaygo Police Chief Georgia Andres read from a letter commemorating Bella’s retirement. “As our first K9 Officer canine, you have served our citizens and community to the best of your ability and your 6 years of dedication to us is appreciated. Bella, we appreciate your dedication to the mission. Your ability as a K9 was second to none. “I would like to also commend you for your work with Officer Nelson and because of you we always felt a little safer. Your position at Newaygo Police Department was historical and we appreciate your service. “For your efforts in improving department services and operations, you are hereby retired from service to your community. You are retired with honor as declared by policy. “Thank you and please enjoy your retirement with the Nelson family where you will take on your retirement in Bella Fashion, protecting one family instead of several. “Congratulations on a job well done.” Chief Andres also presented K9 handler Troy Nelson with a letter of merit for his work with the retiring Bella. “Your community outreach through your position of K9 handler was very much appreciated by the city of Newaygo and your fellow police officers. Your care and love for K9 Bella was noticed by us all. The time and effort you took to educate our citizens and your fellow staff regarding a working K9 was appreciated. We appreciate your years of service to the first K9 program in the city of Newaygo history. ”I would like to also commend you for your work with the K9 regional training group. This takes tremendous amount of time and energy to be able to pass all standards in K9 law enforcement. Volunteering for this added responsibility of your time and knowledge to the team shows again how you care for our community and our department.” By Kathy Broome My father had a passion for helping others and after his retirement from White Cloud Public schools, he was appointed to the Newaygo County Community Mental Health Board of Directors and subsequently served for 24 years. At his second retirement in 2010 he received the first Art Wunsch Advocacy Award, named in his honor, for his “dedication to the promotion of consumer involvement, empowerment and the reduction of stigma for those who suffer with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.” In the past 13 years the award was given to individuals who touched the lives of CMH (Community Mental Health) consumers in a variety of ways; a medical professional, a state representative, an employee of the Empowerment Network, an employee of the Disability Connection, several retired CMH employees with many years of service to the agency, another retired board member, a veteran direct care worker, a special education teacher, and the former director of Newaygo County MDHHS. I was fortunate enough to have presented the award to many of the recipients and was extremely honored to do so, but this year was special. The process was slightly different in that the recipient wasn’t notified ahead of time, just invited to the January board meeting. I also knew him, as did other board members. There was an air of anticipation as I announced that Ryan Hoffman, an intern at the Empowerment Network, was in fact the 2024 recipient of the Art Wunsch Advocacy Award. The Empowerment Network is a Drop in Center for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled of Newaygo County. Ryan’s involvement began in 2011 and in the ensuing years he took on more responsibilities and became an integral part of the organization. He is now the head intern and president to the Empowerment Network Board. His nominator described him as “a jack of all trades, doing whatever needs to be done for others. Congratulations Ryan, and thank you for the many ways you touch the lives of others. At the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners retiring Newaygo County Central Dispatch icon Bernie Gerencer was honored for his 35 year Newaygo County career providing assistance to the community from the 911 Dispatch Center. Reading from a resolution of recognition Board Chair Bryan Kolk shared: ”Throughout his tenure, Bernie has made significant contributions to the operations and success of Newaygo County Central Dispatch, providing invaluable assistance to all first responders, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents of Newaygo County, and when needed, stepping into leadership roles for the betterment of the 911 Center. “Bernie's calm and steady presence under pressure, along with his exceptional knowledge and experience, has helped to navigate countless emergency situations, making him an indispensable asset to the Central Dispatch team and the community as a whole. “Bernie's dedication to his profession and his unwavering work ethic have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, supervisors, and the many individuals whose lives he has positively impacted throughout his career. “Bernie's dedication to his profession and his unwavering work ethic have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, supervisors, and the many individuals whose lives he has positively impacted throughout his career. “ Also honored at the meeting were the correction officers involved in lifesaving efforts at the jail. The recognition read: “On the morning of October 6th, 2024, Corrections Deputies responded to a critical incident in housing unit Delta 3. A detainee was actively trying to commit suicide by hanging and appeared to be non-responsive. All Deputies involved responded without hesitation and took actions to preserve the life of the detainee. The detainee was moved to a safe and secure location where lifesaving efforts could continue until EMS arrived to assist in the incident. “Due to the prompt, professional, and proficient efforts displayed by all, the detainee is still alive today. The men and women involved with this incident uphold the highest standards of the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office. It is beyond any doubt that their actions saved the life of a detainee that morning.” The Newaygo County Board of Commissioners held their organizational meeting on Thursday January 2nd. None of the incumbents faced opposition in the primary held in August and each retained their seats with the November election. The only new face on the board is Dr. Lori Tubbergen Clark who won the election for the 5th District seat held by retiring board member Ken DeLaat. Bryan Kolk was once again voted in as Chair of the Board for what will be his 7th year as Chair. Dr. Clark was elected to serve as Finance Chair and James Maike will once again fill the position as Vice Chair. The Board meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 9:30am. |
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