County Communicator 4/14/23 Edition

COUNTY COMMUNICATOR COUNTY COMMUNICATOR

APRIL 14, 2023 EMAIL HANNAH STACHNIK

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ANNIVERSARIES If your anniversary date is incorrect please contact HR at hr@gtcountymi.gov

APRIL

Taste the Rainbow with Up North Pride 12 Annual Young Playwrights Festival Into the Woods Presented by TC Central High School Up North Pride is cooking up its second annual fundraiser, following the smashing success of last year's event! Join us when the winning student play submissions come to life on the City Opera House stage Each winning playwright works with a national theater mentor on honing their plays for our viewing pleasure. The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. Don't miss the fun! Call for accessible seating. APRIL APRIL APRIL Learn more! Learn more! Learn more! 15 16 21-30

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MEET YOUR COMMISSIONER

ROB HENTSCHEL District 5

Board Chairman

Rob Hentschel was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in November 2010 to serve Grand Traverse County. Rob was born and raised in Traverse City and attended Spring Arbor University before returning home to work in his family’s business Roy’s General Store and continuing his family’s legacy of community involvement and service. Commissioner Hentschel enjoys working and residing in Grand Traverse County where it provides a wonderful place to grow up and raise his children. A result he finds comes from the hard work of so many previous community leaders.

Rob hopes to help keep Grand Traverse County a great place for the next- generation as well as make decisions to be proud of 50 years from now He hopes to build on what Grand Traverse County is blessed to have and support the current Grand Traverse County staff in providing excellent customer service in the various roles serving the taxpayers Rob serves on the Northwest Regional Airport Authority operating Cherry Capital Airport and regularly attends other community meetings, and functions to provide a resource to them and help coordinate with fellow agencies When he is not working for the residents of Grand Traverse County you can find him hiking, motorcycling, camping, spending time with family and friends, and operating his businesses within the area

myGTC RESOURCES

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY UNIVERSITY

Have you checked out GTCU? County employees now have access to a wide variety of training materials for onboarding, Microsoft 365 and myGTC. GTCU is housed in SharePoint, and can be accessed here. Your login will be the same as your Outlook email login and password. Other ways to access SharePoint: 1 2

Browser Outlook(Email)

Desktop Outlook (Email)

Watch a tutorial on how to access SharePoint here.

FACILITIES MASTER PLAN (FMP)

The Grand Traverse County / City of Traverse City Facilities Master Plan (FMP) project kicked in March with an introductory presentation to department managers Teams including Joe Berry, Chris Forsyth and our experts at TowerPinkster then began conducting facility assessment walk-throughs to gather baseline assessments of what currently exists.

What's Happening Now?

Facility assessment walk-throughs will continue on April 21st and conclude on April 24th. There is no need for you to be present during these walk-throughs, however it would be helpful to have all office spaces as accessible as possible. There may also be reviews of some exteriors/building sites on the 17th.

What's up next?

We will be scheduling conversations with department groups April 25 – 28th to gather more information

What to know:

A schedule will be sent to managers ASAP to meet among similar departments and discuss with our consultants how our current uses of places & spaces are serving our needs. This is a chance to help inform the planning process and identify what’s working well and what opportunities for improvements there might be.

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WELCOME TO GTC JUDGE HAMLYN

RECEIVE CERTIFICATION IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

Officers at the Sheriff's Office successfully completed Mental Health First Aid Training for Public Safety (MHFA), a national program offered by Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) through a partnership with Freedom Behavioral Health, Inc This program teaches law enforcement professionals how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

MHFA is an 8-hour training that gives officers the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance abuse problem while helping connect them to appropriate care. It focuses on the unique experiences and needs of public safety personnel, and is a valuable resource that can make a positive difference in officer ’ li d th iti i hi h th P reviewed studies from across the globe show that MHF individuals administering and receiving care

EMPLOYEE SHOUT-OUT!

The Sheriff's Office would like to express their appreciation for Sheila Mosley's years of service Her IT knowledge, support, and willingness to go above and beyond for our group made a difference and she will be missed

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FREE HELP FOR VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS

While there are many veterans and their families in Northern Michigan, some may not know there is an office where they can work with an advocate to obtain all their VA benefits.

The Grand Traverse County Department of Veterans Affairs is a local office funded by millage dollars to assist clients for no cost - ever! The office is a clearinghouse for Grand Traverse Veterans and social services within the region. Our staff is happy to assist you with any agency that offers services to veterans in our area specific to your situation

With the passing of the PACT ACT, veterans have been overwhelmed by radio and TV advertisements and social media marketing from attorneys or private for-profit organizations that want to help veterans file claims, for instance with the Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits Often those agencies take 30% or higher in money owed to you from the VA. Some even require large payments upfront just to review your documents. Alternatively, you can file for benefits through our office at no extra cost to you Our staff is accredited with the VA’s Office of General Counsel to represent clients in filing claims or appeals

If there is ever a doubt about where to get help or about a specific organization, please stop by or contact our

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WELCOME TO GTC JUDGE HAMLYN

NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK

National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week is Sunday, April 9th through Saturday April 15th

This week is set aside each year to honor the men and women of 911 who serve our community by answering emergency calls, dispatching Law, Fire, and EMS, and rendering life-saving assistance to those in need

Your Grand Traverse County Emergency Telecommunicators effectively meet their mission as First Responders every day, and they do so with skill, professionalism, and compassion

They regularly sacrifice time with family on holiday, weekends, special family events, and much more Most recently, we have been working through a staffing shortage, which has increased the demand for working extra hours to ensure no call goes unanswered As the 911 Director, I could not be more proud of our team Through all of the tribulations, our Emergency Telecommunicators remain resilient, and determined to never let the mission fail. They consistently answer the public's call for help when they need it most Thank you all for the job you do to protect the citizens and visitors of Grand Traverse County!

CRIME VICTIMS SUPPORT WALK - PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

WELCOME TO GTC JUDGE HAMLYN

'In honor of National Crime Victims Week, April 23-29, the GT Prosecuting Attorney's Office is hosting a Crime Victims Support Walk on April 26th. The walk will begin at 5:30 at the Historic Courthouse. The walk will end at the Open Space with presentations from crime victims, law enforcement and the prosecutor's office Please join us in supporting local crime victims."

WELLNESS

REV UP YOUR METABOLIC HEALTH

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Did you know only 12 percent of American adults are metabolically healthy? Are you one of them?

Having good metabolic health is more than just being a healthy weight. Abnormalities in your blood sugar, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides also can show how metabolically healthy you are now and how likely you are to develop serious conditions later. When at least 3 of these markers are out of range, a person is considered to have Metabolic Syndrome which shows that you are at risk for developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or stroke. Approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States have Metabolic Syndrome

One random high level may not indicate that you are in immediate danger but over time these levels can contribute to chronic inflammation, plaque buildup, issues with glucose processing, cancer development, chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, acne, brain fog and weight gain which are all symptoms of a metabolic problem. Even if all these biometrics are within range, there still may be room for improvement to further reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and liver disease. Even if we have a genetic predisposition toward a certain health problem, this does mean we are predestined to that fate It does indicate what we need to put some extra effort into, especially before issues develop Here are some steps we can make to start revving up our metabolic health:

Focus on getting 7-8 hours of good quality sleep every night

Eat in a balanced way.

Drink plenty of water every day For most people this means 8-12 cups of water

Quit smoking and limit alcohol intake to 2 or less for men and 1 or less for women per day. Get some physical activity daily Focus on building muscle and getting your heart rate up

Learn to manage stress well.

Help Your Metabolism Work for You

April 19, 2023 1:00 pm

Do you feel like your metabolism is wrecked? The good news? You can focus on restoring your metabolism In this webinar, discover simple and effective ways that you can support your metabolism through lifestyle changes

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 cups frozen cooked brown rice (about 24 ounces)

1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

2 small carrots, trimmed and peeled into paperthin ribbons

2 large limes, halved, 1 half cut into wedges for serving

3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons chili paste, such as sambal oelek

1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Two 5-ounce cans albacore tuna packed in water, drained

1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil

Toss the sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of the turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Roast until tender and lightly browned, tossing halfway through, about 30 minutes

Meanwhile, heat the frozen brown rice according to package directions; keep warm Toss the sliced cabbage, carrot ribbons, the juice from 1 lime half, a pinch of salt and a couple grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until well dressed and combined

Squeeze the juice from the remaining 2 lime halves into a small bowl. Stir in the yogurt, fish sauce, chili paste, honey, the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper until smooth Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper

Divide the warm rice among 4 shallow bowls (about 3/4 cup per bowl) Top with the roasted sweet potatoes, cabbage-carrot slaw, tuna (about 1/4 cup per bowl), edamame and sliced scallions. Drizzle with the spicy yogurt dressing, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with the reserved lime wedges for squeezing.

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