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Archive >> June 2008

Today, more than ever, there is a big push to get fit and be healthy.  This is shown with restaurants offering a better selection of foods with nutrition facts, movies such as "Super Size Me" showing awareness, and exercises being introduced that interests a wide variety of people.  My name

Today I went out on the Cardinal Greenway with Lee Dunn (the Greenway’s maintenance leader) and Karen Niverson (Director of the CVB and volunteer extraordinaire) to learn about different maintenance tasks.  [Full disclosure:  I am a paid office employee of the Cardinal Greenway.]

 

The Cardinal


27 Jun, 2008

Welcome to Summer

Summer is never my favorite time of the year. I'm not a huge fan of hot weather, definitely don't like humidity, and allergic to almost everything that grows. But, earlier this week, I caught myself saying that I was glad summer was here!

What caused my change of heart? Well...it's simple

26 Jun, 2008

An introduction

Hi, I'm Matt! I've been around Marion & Grant County since I was 8, so you could say that I've seen it all. But, surprisingly, I'm still discovering new things all the time. I'll be sharing some thoughts and perspectives from my little corner of the county on the ShowMeGrantCounty

26 Jun, 2008

YWCA Tribute to Women

What a fun evening! The YWCA honored seven women for their leadership and achievements serving Grant County. I attended in support of my boss, Karen Niverson – Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, but it was also very enlightening learning about the other great women in leadership

18 Jun, 2008

Varsity Grill

Last night, I went to a new restaurant in Marion called the Varsity Grill. They are located on the bypass near Lowe’s, in the old Mancino’s location. It is a fast-casual type of restaurant where you order and pay for your food at the counter and then they call your name when it is ready. I