http://ewashtenaw.org/news en http://ewashtenaw.org/assets/logo.gif http://ewashtenaw.org http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/2009 4-H Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:40:00 -0400 The 2009 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Fair is coming next month, July 26-July 31. It's FUN and it's FREE!!! If you've been before you'll know what an extraordinary event this is! The Fair offers more than 900 of the youths' . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/msu_award.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:40:00 -0400 The Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA's) Homeownership Division Housing Agency of the Year award was presented to Michigan State University Extension (Washtenaw & Macomb) at the 11th annual Michigan Conference on Affordable . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_06-22-09.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:04:00 -0400 While we need to stabilize the organization to ensure our fiscal stability, I don't want to fall completely into a reactionary mode. It's a delicate balance.We can't lose sight of our responsibility to invest in our community and continue . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/2009_summer_fun.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:01:00 -0400 Take a 'staycation' this year and enjoy your summer Washtenaw County style. Here are some favorite low cost summer events for the whole family to enjoy. Sonic Lunch Thursdays 11:30 - 1:30 pm June 4 - Aug 27 (except the week of . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_6-8-09.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:09:00 -0400 Over the last six months we have been working towards a single goal: the delivery of strategic recommendations to the Board on June 3rd and we did that. To me however, the process is nearly as important as the outcome, so I'm really . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/boc_4-5-09.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:35:00 -0400 The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners at their June 3rd Ways & Means and Board meetings, and their June 4th Working Session. For more complete information, please . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/parks_summerclasses.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:44:00 -0400 Registration for summer term fitness and dance classes at the County Recreation Center will begin Monday, June 8. The classes will run July 5 - September 19, and include ballroom dance, kickboxing, step aerobics, Pilates' yoga and . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_6-1-09.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0400 Last Friday's Group of 180 was our first opportunity to present the first phase of our 2010/11 budget adjustment recommendations. This was the same presentation that I will make to the Board of Commissioners at this Wednesday's Ways & Means . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/well_septic.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:21:00 -0400 Washtenaw County Homeowners can now review information concerning their water well supply and sewage disposal system online. The County's new online database puts this important information at your fingertips! In areas where municipal . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_5-26-09.html Fri, 29 May 2009 15:59:00 -0400 These will be extremely busy and important days coming up, centered on engaging the Board, you, and the public around our 2010/11 budget adjustment recommendations. I have given overviews of my recommendations in several small . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/WHP_closes_enrollment Thu, 28 May 2009 08:50:00 -0400 Due to significant budget constraints, Washtenaw Health Plan is freezing enrollment in WHP Plan B, effective immediately and indefinitely. The WHP will continue to serve current health plan members, but will not accept applications for new enrollment into the program . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_4-28-09.html Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:05:00 -0400 I was out at the end of last week. The State of Kansas City/County Managers had a conference at Kansas University on the fiscal crisis, and I was flown out to represent the Alliance for Innovation. It was good but sobering to hear about measures . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/bob_update_4-21-09.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:05:00 -0400 We were able to bring a few more key pieces of information to the attention of the Board last week, as we move through this difficult and comprehensive budget process to eliminate our projected deficit of $26 million for 2010/2011. . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/board_4-17-09 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:11:00 -0400 The following is a summary of the discussion and actions taken by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners at their April 15th Ways & Means and Board meetings, and their April 16th Working Session. For more complete . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/etcs_fedfunds.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:07:00 -0400 Washtenaw County will receive federal funds to support the 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. These funds will allow Washtenaw County's department of Employment Training . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/freighthouse_ceremony Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:45:00 -0400 It's more than a little unusual to see a check for $500,000 these days - especially coming into local coffers. But then, it's a little unusual to see Governor Jennifer Granholm, US Representative John Dingell and a host of other . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/stimulus.html Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:50:00 -0400 There has been a lot if speculation about how the federal stimulus package might impact County finances - specifically how it might impact the County's $26 million projected budget shortfall. The short answer from County Administrator . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/spring_fun_2009.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:52:00 -0400 Spring is just around the corner. Enjoy some of these fun activities in Washtenaw County. Play the Bells at Kerrytown Wednesdays & Fridays 12:00 Noon-12:30pm and Saturdays 10:30-11:00am Play the charming melodies of the Kerrytown . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/petosky_plaque.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:11:00 -0500 Court Services' Nancy Petosky has been sending boxes of "goodies" to support our service folk in Iraq for almost four years now. In appreciation of her dedication and support of our troops abroad, the soldiers of the Delta Company . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/citizenship_academy.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:10:00 -0500 MSU Extension's 4-H Citizenship/Leadership Academy offers youth the opportunity to work with caring employees from various County government departments for a job shadow experience. This impactful program provides our youth . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/kathy_reynolds.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:20:00 -0500 The following conversation with Kathy Reynolds, director of Washtenaw Community Health Organization, took place in Ann Arbor on January 22nd, 2009. It should be news enough that Kathy Reynolds is moving on from her position . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/cold_temps.html Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:04:00 -0500 With forecasts of wind chills in the single digits or below zero for, at least, the coming week, it would be good to remember cold weather safety - along with those in this community who are living without adequate, warm housing. . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/applause_1-9-09.html Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:15:00 -0500 As featured in this week's PEOPLE Magazine, this special cheer goes out to PORT's Sara Silvennoinen who traveled to Australia as a USA Team Coach at the Sixth Annual Homeless Soccer World Cup. The PORT Street Soccer Team (SSPORT), who all went . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2009/09_officials_oaths.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:57:00 -0500 It was a week of new beginnings for Washtenaw County-wide elected officials. Newly elected District Court Judge Charles Pope and re-elected Richard Conlin were sworn in for new terms on the 14B and 14A District Court bench. . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/boc-12-07-08.html Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:34:00 -0500 The December 3rd Ways & Means and regular Washtenaw Board of Commissioners meetings were the last of 2008. There was no Working Session this week and the newly constituted Board will meet again for its first 2009 meetings . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/bob_update_11-19-08.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:44:00 -0500 When the Shelter Association asked for help from the Board of Commissioners more than a decade ago, the system of caring for people who are homeless in this County was broken. They had no funds and no funding mechanism. And the only shelter in . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/empact_10yrs.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:22:00 -0400 On Wednesday, October 22nd, law enforcement officials and other interested citizens came together for the County's 9th Annual ENPACT Forum for the "enhancement of police and community trust." The annual event, hosted . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/career_jam.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:03:00 -0400 Washtenaw County ETCS, on behalf of the Career Jam Steering Committee and its Chair Commissioner Rolland Sizemore, would like to invite you to participate in an exciting opportunity to expose middle and high school students, young adults, and their parents, to careers and opportunities that are available . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/public_health_portal.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:14:00 -0400 Washtenaw County Public Health Department has a great new Public Health Portal that makes information a lot more intuitive - and fun - to find. The Public Health Department web team began this portal project about a year ago after seeing . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/2008fallfun.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:14:00 -0400 The days are getting shorter and cooler, but there is still time for outdoor fun in Washtenaw County. Mill Tours Washtenaw County Parks is proud to provide fall tours of both Parker Mill and Sharon Mills on Sundays throughout October. . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/safety_west-nile.html Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:28:00 -0400 Washtenaw County Public Health reports that the West Nile Virus has been found in three dead birds locally since August 15. Donna Nussdorfer, WC Communicable Disease Coordinator, reminds us that it is more important than ever to remember . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/rabies_warning.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:14:00 -0400 A severe shortage of human rabies vaccine has brought new urgency to directives on dealing with wild life or unfamiliar stray animals to limit potential exposure to the disease of rabies. (Please see more information on the Public Health . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/noise_permit08.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:37:00 -0400 NOISE PERMIT: The Ypsilanti Area Back 2 School Block Party will be rockin' Friday, August 22nd from 3 to 9 pm in Ypsilanti's Historic Depot Town Frog Island Park. All those ages 14-20 headed back to school are invited to . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/photo_reception.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:38:00 -0400 Photographers, judges, and local municipal leaders gathered on July 18 to honor the finalists and winners in the first ever Washtenaw County Landmark Photo Contest. The photos of the twenty finalists including the top five "Judges' . . . http://ewashtenaw.org/news/2008/port_soccer.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:26:00 -0400 High time for kudos to the fantastic performance of Ann Arbor's soccer team -SSPORT- in the Homeless Soccer USA Cup in Washington DC, June 27th through the 29th! The team, taking the name SSPORT for the Street Project Outreach Team, placed . . .