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Goal to train area students in mental health gets boost.

July 7, 2016
Goal to train area students in mental health gets boost.

#OceanaCountyNews   #WayneElhartBeNiceMemorialFund Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The effort to bring mental illness awareness and suicide prevention training to more primary and secondary school children in Oceana, Lake and Mason counties received a boost at a recent fundraiser at the Pentwater Yacht Club for the Wayne Elhart Be Nice Memorial Fund. Some $15,000 was contributed by event patrons…

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Sheriff’s office offers free boater safety classes.

July 4, 2016
Sheriff’s office offers free boater safety classes.

#OceanaCountyNews #BoaterSafety PENTWATER — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is offering free boater safety classes at the Pentwater Yacht Club, at 205 S.Dover Street. The first sessions are Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, from 8 a.m. until noon. The second round of classes are Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4 and 5, also from 8 a.m. until noon. Contact…

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Sally Ouweneel named Pentwater Citizen of the Year.

June 24, 2016
Sally Ouweneel named Pentwater Citizen of the Year.

Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has selected Sally Ouweneel as its Citizen of the Year for 2016. “Mike Flynn and his review committee have made a terrific choice,” said Pentwater Service Club President Ron Christians. “Sally is well known in our community. She’s served in many capacities for over 16 years. It’s great to be…

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‘Be Nice’ fundraiser June 27.

June 17, 2016

PENTWATER — A special “WE be nice FUNDRAISER” will be hosted by Barb Davison Monday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club. The event will feature a raffle extraordinaire with items including sculptures, furniture, unique art, fabulous jewelry and items donated by area businesses. The students of the WE be nice FUND will be special…

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Fresh produce coupons for seniors; sign-ups are today and June 30.

June 15, 2016
Fresh produce coupons for seniors; sign-ups are today and June 30.

HART — The Senior Market FRESH program is again available to eligible Oceana County residents. Eligible applicants who sign up can receive a coupon book with $20 worth of vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables at Rennhack Orchards Market on Polk Road. Vouchers may be used any time through October 31. There are two more dates to sign up and…

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