COUNTY CCOMMUNICATOR OUNTY COMMUNICATOR SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
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E v e n t s September 4 September
TCTournamentofChampions GreatLakesEquestrianFestival
9/11MemorialRide 6535 Bates Rd. @ 12 pm. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the grace, power, speed and artistry of world class equestrian competition at the Traverse City Fall Horse Show I, part of this year's 13 week Great Lakes Equestrian Festival Rove Estate Vineyard @ 5 pm to 8pm. Singer/songwriter Pico celebrates over 20 years as a professional musician Join us for small plates, wine and cider, and a beautiful sunset at the highest point on the Leelanau Peninsula! 832 Main St. Frankfort @ 9 am. Run distances are based on the children’s age and interest Fun Run offers young athletes the opportunity to feel the excitement of “competition”, without the pressure of a competitive race Downtown Lake Leelanau @ 11 am to 6 pm. spend the afternoon enjoying food vendors, artisans and craftspeople, kids' activities and more at the annual Street Fair! And bring your dancing shoes, because music is always a key component of this event!
“FindYourPark”AfterDark
The Dune Climb Sleeping Bear Dunes @ 9 - 11pm. Highlights will include seeing the planets Saturn and Jupiter, the Summer Milky Way, as well as star clusters, nebulae, and other deep sky objects later in the evening September
Mt. Holiday 3100 Rd. @ 7:45 am. Join us on this 100 mile ride to remember those lost on 9/11 Kickstands up at 7:45 AM! Stops include the GT Metro Fire Station's 9/11 Memorial Service and Mission Point Lighthouse In & Around Grand Traverse County
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MiriamPicoLIVE 2022IronKidsMichiganFunRun LakeLeelanauStreetFair
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TheRedDresserJunker'sAlley& MakersMarket Red Dresser 956 W. South Airport Rd. @10 am 3 pm. Junker's Alley is our favorite fall event and this year's will be even bigger and better Several vendors are participating along with hand selected makers and junkers Food options will be available to round out your day of shopping! 11
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THE COUNTY UPDATES S E P T E M B E R 2 , 2 0 2 2 EMAIL HANNAH STACHNIK IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION FOR FUTURE COUNTY COMMUNICATORS:
NEW HIRES WELCOME TO THE COUNTY TEAM! PAMELA RISINGER CORRECTIONS OFFICER KEITH GUIMOND NURSING SUPERVISOR COA LUKE ANDERSON DEPUTY ROAD PATROL ALANNA FITZGERALD MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR Congratulations Kathy Nixon! Congratulations to Kathy Nixon, 13th Circuit Court Family Division & Probate Court Volunteer Services, on her upcoming retirement on September 6. Congratulations, Kathy and thank you for all you have done for Grand Traverse County!
COUNTY UPDATES Staff Register here. myGTC (the modern ERP system being developed by workday) goes live on October 31stl! The journey has been long and thanks to a team of dedicated Human Resources, Finance, Treasury, and Administration staff, it has been made possible. A reminder that myGTC training for staff is mandatory and will continue during the month of September. Training will occur every Tuesday for 90 minutes at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm Registration for training is available through (http://gtcuniversity/mygtcstaff)
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY UNIVERSITY Browser Outlook(Email) Desktop Outlook (Email) 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. Watch a tutorial on how to access SharePoint here.
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Currently 71 43% of employees have attended the mandatory myGTC training sessions. There is still time to attend a training in September before the October 31st GO LIVE date. reminder to those that have gone to myGTC training, that your login information is: To access myGTC home screen and continue to familiarize yourself with myGTC click here.
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treatment COUNTY UPDATES $55 MILLION EXPANSION OF MICHIGAN RECONNECT PROGRAM TO HELP MORE MICHIGANDERS GET POSTSECONDARY DEGREES UPDATES PAGE 7 DID YOU KNOW? - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ( EAP ) Did yo know that the County pays for an Employee Assistant Program? An employee assistance program (EAP) offers employees support for personal and workplace problems that can affect your output at work and enjoyment of your personal life. Most EAPs help employees with substance abuse and mental health issues but can also cover family issues, wellness concerns, and retirement planning. Although their offerings are broad, most EAP services either directly or indirectly address mental health, financial concerns, family issues, overall well being, and legal matters Specifically, services may include: For more information click here Tuition reimbursement Legal assistance Childcare services Eldercare services Health & Wellness Stipend Grief Counseling Financial assistance & debt relief Healthy eating memberships Professional development
“Reconnect is growing our economy, helping employers fill high skilled job openings, and putting Michiganders on a tuition free path to higher education and skills training And there is even more to applaud We recently added another $6 million in new grants to provide wraparound supports that reduce educational barriers and celebrated accepting more than 100,000 Michiganders into the program. Governor Whitmer and I will continue working with anyone to put Michigan’s adult learners on a path to a brighter future.” The Michigan Reconnect program, which provides free or reduced community college tuition for students 25 and older who have not yet earned a degree, was launched in February 2021 Michigan Reconnect is the largest effort in state history to ensure that Michiganders who are 25 or older and do not have a college degree have an opportunity to earn an associate degree or skills certificate with free or deeply discounted tuition. Michigan Reconnect pays the cost of in district tuition for eligible adults who want to pursue an associate degree or skills certificate at any of Michigan’s public community colleges, including its three tribal colleges. Eligible residents can attend community college tuition free at a community college where they are considered in district. For more information and to read the full press release click here For more information on the Reconnect Program and the potential for expansion click here abuse
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COUNTY UPDATES UPDATES PAGE 8 LOBBY HOURS TO CHANGE AT THE LEC The Dennis Finch Law Enforcement Center lobby will be changing their lobby hours effective September 1, 2022 to being open 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday Friday KINGSLEY HERITAGE PARADE The Honor Guard, Sheriff Bensley, and K9 Deputy Rosin with Kalo walked in the parade for the Kingsley Heritage Festival this past weekend 86TH DISTRICT COURT THANK YOU "I would like to recognize the staff of the 86th District Court in all three counties for their continued hard work and dedication The district court has been operating short staffed for a long time and our employees have really stepped up to fill those holes On behalf of the administration and the public that we serve Thank you " Dawn Wagoner, CCM Court Administrator OPEN ENROLLMENT COMING SOON! Open Enrollment is coming soon! Mark your calendars for November 14 27 to claim your benefits Open enrollment will now be accessed through myGTC More information will be provided.
ART BAUR SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT - SENIOR CENTER NETWORK C O M M U N I T Y COMMUNITY OUTREACH PAGE 9
p g y y gathering community leaders and local media personalities for a friendly game of shuffleboard each summer The shuffleboard courts date back to the 1930s, with the original 1 8 courts remaining today. "Celebrity" players from Grand Traverse County included: County Commissioner Chairman Rob Hentschel, Deputy County Administrator Chris Forsyth, Commission on Aging Director Lana Payne, Parks & Rec Director John Chase, Senior Center Network Manager Michelle Krumm, and the last minute fill in by Marketing & Communications Specialist Hannah Stachnik
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C O M M U N I T Y COMMUNITY OUTREACH PAGE 11 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS Prepare mentally Put time and schedule management plans in place Make arrangements for before and after school hours Set up a system for making or buying lunch Shop for school supplies and gear Organize your entire home for the busy season Do everything you can the night before Set the state for a good night's sleep Plan for smooth mornings Devise a plan for homework Stay connected with teachers Purge and declutter regularly Set goals for the school year Schedule time for fun Delegate wherever you can Take care of yourself 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Read the full article here.
“Motivation comes from momentum. If you are waiting to get motivated, remember that motivation comes from the momentum of a series of small steps taken toward your goal Take a moment to identify a realistic action step to set your plan in motion!”
FEEL, THINK, LIVE, BE... WELL! MASTERING MOTIVATION COMING SOON... AFFINITY CGROUPS! OMING SOON... AFFINITY GROUPS! Walking Running Hiking Snowshowing Skiing/ snowboarding Quilting
Have you ever heard of an affinity group? In the coming County Communicators, there will be a survey available to gather information on how many people enjoy certain activities From there, a group will be created to allow for communication on the next steps, whether that is for introductions or to set a time to meet for the activity. This is open to all employees and is encouraged to those wishing to link up with people with the same interest or interested in learning a new interest
Prioritize self care Start small Get curious Talk to yourself like you would a friend
Kayaking Biking Cards (euchre, pinnacle, rummy, etc)
Internal vs. External Motivation is the driving force behind the actions we take every day. It indicates that we have a “big picture” in mind and have recognized our potential and possibilities to achieve it However, it is natural and normal for motivation to fluctuate There are two forms of motivation: internal and external Internal motivation is wanting to take an action because it is truly what desire, regardless of external influence or rewards. Meanwhile, external motivation comes from the environment around us. So how do we master motivation?
Affinity Group by definition means a group of people linked by a common interest or purpose. Some common interests can be the following: In the survey, it will ask you to provide your name, and email and select which activity you participate in, and will also leave an "other" option for an activity that might not have been listed.
Visualize your success as though you have already achieved it
Jessica Dean, RDN, LDN, NBC HWC
WELLNESS
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Our motivation and confidence also come from the momentum generated by a series of small action steps and successes, which ultimately lead up to our long term vision for ourselves. It is important to acknowledge that there will inevitably be barriers and disruptions that challenge our momentum and motivation. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to keep our momentum going strong and allow us to learn from our challenges and setbacks
Once the chicken is thoroughly cooked remove it from the pan and place it off to the side in a separate bowl.
3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons fresh ginger*** grated 1/2 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 cups orange juice
4 cups steamed broccoli or green beans
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
* If substituting ground ginger for fresh ginger, cut the amount to 1/2 teaspoon Directions 1 2 3. 4. 5. 6 7 8 9. 10. 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Clean + cut chicken into 1 inch cubes In a large frying pan, heat sesame oil Cook the chicken until the edges are brown and slightly crispy (Approx 12 15 minutes)
Bring the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute Remove from the heat Add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla and salt, and stir to combine
Large pinch kosher salt Ingredients
Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment
PEANUT-BUTTER - CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE COOKIES
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup smooth peanut butter
Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes
1/4 cup coconut aminos
ORANGE CHICKEN
1/4 cup chicken broth optional no salt added
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days Directions 1 2 3
As the chicken is cooking, stir together the sauce mixture in a separate bowl
Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan you cooked the chicken in Bring the sauce mixture to a boil for 15 20 minutes, stirring every minute or so until it starts to thicken (You will know it has thickened when you scrape the pan and it pulls away from the pan) The sauce should be bubbling the entire time When the sauce thickens, add the cooked chicken back in + stir to coat the chicken Serve over steamed broccoli or green beans for a paleo option, or rice/quinoa. Sprinkle with sesame seeds + enjoy!
Ingredients Sauce
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