Community service shines at State of the County 2012

Guests help stock local food banks, “Spirit” awards honor volunteers.
Hundreds of people turned out for the annual State of the County event Thursday, Feb. 2, bringing loads of food and other donations to help neighbors in a county with exceptionally high unemployment. “I believe we do have the wisdom in our county to bring us out of these tough times and be better in the end,” said Marc Boldt, chair of the Board of County Commissioners. More information>

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• Board to consider Aging Readiness Task Force recommendations - Feb. 7

• Open house to focus on private bridges and emergency response - Feb. 9

• Public Works, Environmental Services seek volunteers for planting - Feb. 11 and Feb. 20

• Picnic shelter reservations for 2012 available starting Feb. 1

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