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Welcome Mr. Spokesman -
Kim Pontius!
Marsha Smith announced the close of her tenure as The Grand Vision spokesperson at the September 2011 CORE meeting. Her tenure will come to a close at the end of the year. Those involved with The Grand Vision are aware of Marsha's tireless support, encouragement, and promotion of The Grand Vision efforts and goals. A big "thank you" goes out to her.
Smith introduced her successor at The Grand Vision Your Action event, September 27th, at the State Theatre: Kim Pontius, Executive Vice President of the Traverse Area Association of Realtors. As director of TAAR, Kim brings a wealth of knowledge about the housing network, in particular, private property, and support for all of The Grand Vision networks.
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Transportation in Action
 The Silver Drive project is on schedule to be completed, weather permitting, on October 28. The new road intersects West Silver Lake Road at Franke Road and connects to the Grand Traverse Commons. The project includes a recreational trail on the west side of the new road. Look for the 'In Support of the Grand Vision' sign, courtesy of TC TALUS, when as you drive down the meandering boulevard.
"The project is an excellent example of many community partners coming together to complete a very important project that will affect many different organizations," said Matt Skeels, director of TC TALUS. "The funding of this project is another example of the diverse partners involved in the project," Skeels added. "My hat is off to the City of Traverse City, Garfield Charter Township, the city and township's joint Recreation Authority, and the Michigan Department of Transportation for making this project happen." |
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Natural Resources Network
in Action
 Fourth Annual Freshwater Summit
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay will host the fourth annual Freshwater Summit October 28 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Hagerty Center, 715 E Front Street in Traverse City.
During this year's event, focused on water and wildlife, attendees will learn about food web changes in Lake Michigan, wild bird habitat, how the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is keeping our up north waters clean, avian botulism and more! There will also be networking sessions for inland lakes.
- Keynote address by Jerry Dennis, celebrated Great Lakes author, with his new release The Windward Shore: A Winter on the Great Lakes, which includes wood engravings by artist Glenn Wolff
- Panel discussion about shoreline plants and wild bird habitat with renowned Michigan birder Brian Allen
- Plenary session with Dr. Gary Fahnenstiel of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about climate and food web changes in Lake Michigan
Please register by October 24 to reserve your space. Lunch is included in registration. Register at:
http://www.gtbay.org/2011/10/04/freshwater-summit-to-be-held-october-28/
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On the Web . . .
New information is available almost daily on our website. Be sure to check these items and more on thegrandvison.org:
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Grand Vision Guiding Principles
Based on intensive research and input from thousands of citizens from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, and Wexford counties, a vision that will lead to prosperity for people throughout northwest lower Michigan was created founded on these guiding principles:
- A coordinated regional transportation network
- Unique and vibrant communities
- Housing choices
- Sustainable-energy uses in construction, transportation and economic development
- Protected and preserved water, forests, natural and scenic areas
- Viable regional farms and local food systems
The Grand Vision
PO Box 506
Traverse City, MI 49685
231.929.5038
thegrandvision.org
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