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Rotary provides ‘Parliamentary’ training to local officials

The Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish sponsored an educational seminar last week on Parliamentary Procedure, the generally accepted rules, precedents, and practices commonly used in the governance of deliberative assemblies.Connie Deford, of Bay City, a professional registered parliamentarian, presented information to 26 local officials and others at Pinconning Township Hall Wednesday, Oct.

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VFW hosts scholarship opportunities

The VFW Post and Auxiliary #3724 in Standish is currently hosting the Voice of Democracy, Patriotic Art, Patriot’s Pen, and Illustrating America scholarship events.High school students have the opportunity to express themselves through a recorded essay with a patriotic theme as part of the audio-essay program The Voice of Democracy.

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Free books by the box giveaway

The Iosco-Arenac District Library is currently hosting its Free Books by the Box Giveaway.Books are culled from the shelves of the eight branches of the Iosco-Arenac District Library, packed by the box, and are free to residents.Books are stored at the library headquarters at 120 Westover St.

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