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Date: 7/3/20069:53:33 AMSubject: News Relase: KAL-TEC Ice Cream Social, New Catalog of Courses

Attached and following are a press release (KAL-TECnewsICECREAM.doc) and public service announcement(KAL-TECpsaICECREAM.doc), highlighting the KAL-TEC Community Ice Cream Social on July 14, 2006. Theevent will launch the new catalog of courses offered through KAL-TEC. Feel free to contact me or those listed inthe documents with questions.

Thank you,Janie McNabbCommunications CoordinatorNWM Council of Governments(231) 929-5058ianiemcnabb@nwm.cog.mi.us

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KAL-TEC Scoops Out New Schedule with Ice Cream Social, 7/14, 4-8pmFree Sundae Bar, New Class Info to Highlight Kalkaska Community Event

KALKASKA, MI ---Get the scoop on KAL- TEC and enjoy a free ice cream sundae at the KAL-TEC Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 14. Running 4-8 p.m., the community social features a 'build yourown' ice cream sundae bar, entertainment and family fun along with information stations, courseregistration and scholarship assistance. It will be held on the grounds of the Kalkaska Senior Center,located at 303 Coral Street. All ages are welcome. There is no charge to attend.

"We invite everyone to join us," said Annie Shetler, Community Outreach Specialist with KAL-TEC. "This is a great chance to learn more about KAL-TEC, sign up for classes, and of course, have somice cream."

The ice cream social will showcase the newest KAL-TEC offerings and the line-up of classes in i

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new July-December2006coursecatalog.KAL-TECrepresentativeswill be availableto answerquestions and discuss programs and scholarship opportunities. Students can register and apply forscholarship assistance on site.

Family fun is featured with music by the Waltz Pistols, face painting, chalk art, children'sactivities and balloons as well as an ample array of ice cream toppings and sundae fixings.

KAL-TEC was launched in April as a new Kalkaska-based education initiative emphasizingtraining, employment and community. Since then, 145 Kalkaska area residents have participated in KAL.TEC's classes. More than $4000 in scholarships has been awarded.

"The Basic Healthcare class offered by KAL-TEC was an outstanding opportunity to learn moreabout the health care industry and to understand employer's expectations," said Gretchen VanOrmer, agraduate of the Basic Healthcare class provided by Community Services Network through KAL-TEe. MVanOrmer will continue her education with future health care courses offered by KAL-TEe.

The first program of its kind in Michigan, KAL-TEC offers hands-on training, technical updates,educational courses, business introductions and skill development at locations throughout KalkaskaCounty. Led by local employers, educators and government, KAL-TEC was created to increaseemployment opportunities and strengthen the community through education.

The new course catalog features classes taught by staff from Northwestern Michigan College,Michigan State University Extension, Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District, KalkaskaMemorial Health Center, Northwest Michigan Human Services, Community Services Network, andMichigan WORKS! Funding is provided by Michigan Regional Skills Alliance, Northwest MichiganCouncil of Governments, and Rotary Charities. Participation is open to all area adults. Scholarships,discounts and financial assistance are available to participants and to employers.

The Kalkaska Senior Center is located at 303 Coral Street in Kalkaska. The Ice Cream Socialbegins at 4 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. on the center grounds. For more information contact Communi1Outreach Specialist, Annie Shetler at (231) 258-4314, info@KAL-TEe.org or by visiting the KAL-TECoffice located in the Michigan Works! Center at 103 Third Street in downtown Kalkaska. Information isalso available on-line at www.KAL-TEe.org.

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KAL- TEC Ice Cream Social - Friday, 7/14 - Kalkaska Senior Center

Get the scoop on KAL-TEC and enjoy a free ice cream sundae at the KAL-TEC Ice Cream Socia:

on Friday, July 14. Running 4-8 p.m., the community social features a 'build your own' ice cream sundat

bar, entertainment and family fun along with the new catalog of courses for July through December.

Information stations, registration, and scholarship assistance will be available. It will be held on the

grounds ofthe Kalkaska Senior Center, located at 303 Coral Street. All ages are welcome.There is no

charge to attend.

KAL-TEC is a Kalkaska-based education initiative that focuses on training, employment and

community.

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For more information, contact community outreach coordinator Annie Shetler at (231) 258-4314,

infu_@KAL:.JEG,orgoron-lineat ww}Y,KAL~TEC.Qrg.KAL-TEC is located in the Michigan Works!office at 103 Third Street in downtown Kalkaska.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Annie Shetler orCommunity OutreachKAL-TEC(231) 258-4314(231) 922-6912July 3, 2006

Elaine WoodDeputy DirectorNorthwest Michigan Council of Governments(231) 929-5000PHONE:

DATE:

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT :30

KAL- TEC Ice Cream Social- Friday, 7/14 - Kalkaska Senior Center

Get the scoop on KAL-TEC and enjoy a free ice cream sundae at the KAL-TEC Ice

Cream Social on Friday, July 14. Running 4-8 p.m., the community social features a 'build

your own' ice cream sundae bar, entertainment and family fun along with the new catalog

of courses for July through December. Infonnation stations, registration, and scholarship

assistance will be available. It will be held on the grounds of the Kalkaska Senior Center,

located at 303 Coral8treet. All ages are welcome.There is no charge to attend.

KAL-TEC is a Kalkaska-based education initiative that focuses on training,

employment and community.

For more infonnation, contact community outreach coordinator Annie Shetler at

(231) 258-4314, info@KAL-TEC.org or on-line at www.KAL-TEC.org. KAL-TEC is

located in the Michigan Works! office at 103 Third Street in downtown Kalkaska.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Amrie Shetler orCommunity OutreachKAL-TEC(231) 258-4314(231) 922-6912June 27, 2006

Elaine WoodDeputy DirectorNorthwest Michigan Council of Governments(231) 929-5000PHONE:

DATE:

KAL- TEC Scoops Out New Schedule with Ice Cream Social, 7/14, 4-8pmFree Sundae Bar, New Class Info to Highlight Kalkaska Community Event

KALKASKA,MI ---Get the scoop on KAL-TEC and enjoy a free ice creamsundae at the KAL-TEC Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 14. Running 4-8 p.m., thecommunity social features a 'build your own' ice cream sundae bar, entertainment andfamily fun along with infonnation stations, course registration and scholarship assistance.It will be held on the grounds of the Kalkaska Senior Center, located at 303 Coral Street.All ages are welcome. There is no charge to attend.

"We invite everyone to join us," said Annie Shetler, Community OutreachSpecialist with KAL-TEC. "This is a great chance to learn more about KAL-TEC, sign upfor classes, and of course, have some ice cream."

The ice cream social will showcase the newest KAL-TEC offerings and the line-upof classes in its new July-December 2006 course catalog. KAL-TEC representatives will beavailable to answer questions and discuss programs and scholarship opportunities. Studentscan register and apply for scholarship assistance on site.

Family fun is featured with music by the Waltz Pistols, face painting, chalk art,children's activities and balloons as well as an ample array of ice cream toppings andsundae fixings.

KAL-TEC was launched in April as a new Kalkaska-based education initiativeemphasizing training, employment and community. Since then, 145 Kalkaska arearesidents have participated in KAL-TEC's classes. More than $4000 in scholarships hasbeen awarded.

"The Basic Healthcare class offered by KAL-TEC was an outstanding opportunityto learn more about the health care industry and to understand employer's expectations,"said Gretchen VanOnner, a graduate of the Basic Hea1thcareclass provided by CommunityServices Network through KAL-TEC. Ms. VanOnner will continue her education withfuture health care courses offered by KAL-TEe.

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The first program of its kind in Michigan, KAL-TEC offers hands-on training,technical updates, educational courses, business introductions and skill development atlocations throughout Kalkaska County. Led by local employers, educators and government,KAL-TEC was created to increase employment opportunities and strengthen thecommunity through education.

The new course catalog features classes taught by staff :tromNorthwesternMichigan College, Michigan State University Extension, Traverse Bay Area IntermediateSchool District, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Northwest Michigan Human Services,Community Services Network, and Michigan WORKS! Funding is provided by MichiganRegional Skills Alliance, Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, and RotaryCharities. Participation is open to all area adults. Scholarships, discounts and financialassistance are available to participants and to employers.

The Kalkaska Senior Center is located at 303 Coral Street in Kalkaska. The IceCream Social begins at 4 p.m. and runs through 8 p.m. on the center grounds. For moreinformation contact Community Outreach Specialist, Annie Shetler at (231) 258-4314,info@KAL-TEC.org or by visiting the KAL-TEC office located in the Michigan Works!Center at 103 Third Street in downtown Kalkaska. Information is also available on-line atwww.KAL-TEC.org.

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