Linda Garvin seeks the services of the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging on a daily basis. In order to continue serving about 1,300 seniors, the agency is making some changes.
COA is looking to raise their fees 15%, the first fee increase in 10 years. The agency offers several senior services at minimal cost; everything from window washing to home health care. The personal emergency system which seniors use to call for help would go up even more.
When discussing a rate increase the COA sent out a survey to their clients, when the results came back, their clients determined they would rather pay more than not have the services at all.
As of now, there's no plans for any layoffs. So, seniors like Linda may pay a little more, but can still rest easy.
The rate increase agreed upon by the Commission on Aging today isn't a done deal. It will go in front of the full county commission for a vote on Thursday.
Reporting in Grand Traverse County, Sara Simnitch and Photojournalist, Jeremy Erickson.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:31:33 GMT
A domestic assault complaint led deputies to nearly 1,000 illegal marijuana plants. Antrim county deputies found 30 plants outside the home in Alden. When they went in the home, there were plenty more
A domestic assault complaint led deputies to nearly 1,000 illegal marijuana plants. Antrim county deputies found 30 plants outside the home in Alden. When they went in the home, there were plenty more
Monday, May 20 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:11:17 GMT
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
Monday, May 20 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:55:13 GMT
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:18:15 GMT
The storms we saw today around northern Michigan pale in comparison to those felt over the last 2 days across the midwest and central plains. Storms ripped through 5 states yesterday and into today,
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
At least 7 of those reported deaths are children.
The death toll is expected to rise.
Stay tuned for continuing coverage on this story.
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:30 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:30:12 GMT
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal. The bones were found on Friday near Chauvez
The Mason County Sheriffs Department is reaching out to a forensic anthropologist to help to determine if bones recently found are from a human or an animal.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:30:09 GMT
9&10 News will be closely watching power outages throughout our viewing area from the early morning hours into the afternoon and evening. Right now the power outages have been limited to only a few counties. Consumers
9&10 News will be closely watching power outages throughout our viewing area from the early morning hours into the afternoon and evening.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:18:13 GMT
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:49:06 GMT
Some victims of the Boardman River dam breach in Grand Traverse county are suing. Property owners along the Boardman River in East Bay Township filed suit on Friday. It names the settlement agreement
Some victims of the Boardman River dam breach in Grand Traverse county are suing. Property owners along the Boardman River in East Bay Township filed suit on Friday. It names the settlement agreement
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:34 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:34:04 GMT
Dozens are dead and the search for survivors continues today after a massive tornado ripped apart Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. It hit homes, businesses, two schools and a hospital. The twister had winds
Dozens are dead and the search for survivors continues today after a massive tornado ripped apart Moore, Oklahoma on Monday. It hit homes, businesses, two schools and a hospital. The twister had winds
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