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  Michigan - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Michigan produces the bulk of the peppermint crop of the United States, and it is in the front rank as a fruit-producing state.
The population of Michigan in 1880 was 1,636,937; in 1890 it was 2,093,889, an increase of 27.9% within the decade; in 1900 it was 2,420,982, a further increase of 15.6% and in 1910, according to the preliminary returns of the U.S. census, it was 2,810,173.
Michigan was a pioneer state in creating the American educational system; she began the organization of it at the time of her admission into the Union in 1837, and has since been noted for the high standard of her schools.
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 Benton Charter Township, Michigan at AllExperts (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
As of the 2000 census, the township population was 16,404.
The township is in the northwest portion of the county, with Lake Michigan to the east in the north of the township and Benton Harbor to the east in the south of the township.
Hagar Township is to the north, Coloma Charter Township to the northeast, Bainbridge Township is to the east, Pipestone Township is to the southeast, and Sodus Township to the south.
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 Benton Charter Township, Michigan, 49022. Benton Charter Township, Berrien County
Benton Charter Township lies on the shores of Lake Michigan in the northern portion of Berrien County.
The southern boundary of the township is along the banks of the St. Joseph River.
The largest community within the township is Benton Harbor, with its population of over 13,000 (1990).
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 Tale of two cities: Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, Michigan- Global Black News (African American News)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Benton Harbor, Michigan is about an hour and a half drive from Chicago, and has a population of less than 13,000.
Even today, the Benton Township police are still largely white, although now they have a Black chief of police, Jim Coburn, and the city of Benton Harbor has a Black Mayor and city council, fl police chief and other civic officials.
Residents of Benton Harbor have been made into scapegoats for economic and social conditions beyond their control, and have been subjected to discriminatory practices and procedures by local police agencies and judicial officials who cover for the excessive force and racial profiling of Black citizens that goes on routinely.
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 Henry Peter Gardner
She died 6 Mar 1902 in Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan and was buried in Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan.
She died 17 Dec 1973 in Alma, Gratiot Co., Michigan, and was buried in Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan.
Nellie GARDNER (Henry Peter) was born 27 Jul 1871 in Bingham, Clinton Co., Michigan.
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 Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Michigan's Families Reap Benefits of Deficit Reduction: Public debt is on track to be $2.4 trillion lower in 2000 than was projected in 1993.
Michigan received $21.6 million in 1999 to help 12,790 dislocated workers get the training and reemployment services they need to return to work as quickly as possible.
In Michigan in 1998, 92% of two-year olds received the vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis; 90% received the vaccine for polio; 91% received the vaccine for measles, and 92% received the vaccine for Haemophilus influenzae B, the bacteria causing a form of meningitis.
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 The State News - www.statenews.com
According to U.S. Census Bureau, 49.4 percent of Benton Harbor is under the age of 24.
Tension already was high in Benton Harbor between residents and township police, who community members claim had a reputation for harassing residents.
The unemployment rate in Benton Harbor was 24.7 percent in April, according to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.The Berrien County unemployment rate for that same time was 6 percent.
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 Arkansas County, The Original Arkansas Genealogy Project
During the war the general disruption affected the lodge, and the charter was lost; but on November 14, 1866, the lodge was granted a duplicate of the original charter, and on May 1, 1869, they reorganized permanently on a dispensation from G. Peter Brugman.
As in many other cases the immediate cause of the settlement was the noble spring near a tree across the road west of Haxton and Co.'s woolen mills, but which, during the war, broke out at a period about 400 feet distant from its first opening, and south of the mills.
It is situated in Section 29, Township 16 north, Range 33 west, and is the center of a rich grain and live stock region.
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 The Michigan Socialist | Michigan News | Rebellion in Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor and St. Joseph used to be called "twin cities" until the bitter irony became a bit too much.
A woman who once served on Benton Harbor's City Council lashed out in scalding terms at the police conduct and the county's toleration of it.
Meanwhile, any one who wants to understand what happened in Benton Harbor and why should ignore the media, the governor and the police chief, and listen to the community residents when they speak for themselves.
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 January 2000 - The Vegetable Growers News
No, they are the 380 students in kindergarten through 10th grade of the Countryside Charter School in Benton Harbor in southwest Michigan, the first school with an agricultural and natural resources theme in the state.
The school was the brainchild of six southwest Michigan fruit and vegetable growers who came together intending to form a school with a unique theme, according to George McManus III, a vegetable grower in Benton Township.
The charter school opened in the fall of 1997 and has jumped in enrollment from 160 the first year, 260 the second year and now 380 this school year.
www.vegetablegrowersnews.com /pages/2000/issue00_01/00_01_charter.html   (1252 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Environmental Impact Statement: Berrien County, Benton Charter Township, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Environmental Impact Statement: Berrien County, Benton Charter Township, Michigan
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing a supplement to a final environmental impact statement to reevaluate the recommended alternative alignment identified in the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the US-31 freeway, and examine potential alternative improvements and alignments.
The US-31 freeway connection to the I-94 study area is generally bounded by Napier Avenue to the south, Benton Center Road to the west, Blue Creek Road to the east, and I-94 and I-96 to the north.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2001/June/Day-08/i14412.htm   (610 words)

  
 Tri-City Record   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This Ordinance and the provisions of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and state laws adopted by reference herein shall be collectively known and may be cited as the “Benton Charter Township Motor Vehicle Code Ordinance”.
Complete copies of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code are available at the office of the Township Clerk for inspection and distribution, at a reasonable charge, to the public at all times pursuant to MCL 42.23.
SECTION II The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages as promulgated by the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, 1969 Public Act 306, as amended (MCL 24.201 et seq) and made effective October 30, 2002, is hereby adopted by reference.
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 Recycling Today Magazine :: News :: Michigan Initiative Highlights Funding for Recycling Company
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm announced the launch of a new Urban Training Program in Benton Harbor, Mich. The goal of the program is to create private investment and jobs in the city.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. approved funding for Benton Charter Township to provide training for new hires of ACE Companies LLC.
The township will use $260,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding to reimburse Ace Companies for the cost of up to six months of training for the new workers.
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 Benton Biographies
Charles, the eldest son of Jonathan KETCHAM, born in 1813, married Aurelia a., daughter of Dr. Nathan L. KIDDER of Benton and is a resident of Penn Yan.
They settled in Benton east of the Pre-emption road, where he died in 1853 at the age of 75 years, and she in 1856 at the age of 80 years.
John was born in 1811, married Caroline JOHNSON of Benton in 1833, and settled finally in Shiawassee county, Michigan.
www.usgennet.org /usa/ny/county/yates/benton/bentonbios2.htm   (13448 words)

  
 Benton Harbor News - Page 2
That was the question facing Lake Township trustees and planning officials as they sat down recently to set 25- to 30-year goals and objectives for development in...
Michigan State police have now identified the body found on the side of the road in Berrien county earlier this week.
U.S. Congressman John Conyers was in Benton Harbor on Friday, touring the city with fellow Democrat and candidate for the 6th District U.S. House seat Kim Clark.
www.topix.net /city/benton-harbor-mi/page2   (1427 words)

  
 Benton Charter Township, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There is also Benton Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan and Benton Township, Eaton County, Michigan.
Millburg is an unincorporated community in the township at 42°07′22″N, 86°20′30″W near the boundary with Bainbridge Township in Berrien County.
M-139 lies in the southwest of the township and runs from I-94 at the junction with US 31 north to a junction with Business Route I-94 on the east side of Benton Harbor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Benton_Charter_Township,_Michigan   (595 words)

  
 Lake Michigan College Presidential Search
Lake Michigan College's district has a population of nearly 177,000 and extends along the Lake Michigan shoreline from the Indiana line, north 60 miles to South Haven.
Beyond the sailing, fishing, and swimming afforded by nearby Lake Michigan and inland lakes, other activities include biking on trails and on country roads, golf at some of the Midwest's best courses and resorts, and wine tours and tasting at the many wineries in the area.
With the Lake Michigan resource and over 300 inland rivers, lakes, and streams, the region is a popular destination for visitors from throughout the Midwest, especially the Chicagoland and Indiana areas.
www.lakemichigancollege.edu /president/community.html   (775 words)

  
 Pearson Construction Company, Inc. :: V3
The award winning Countryside Charter School will be constructing a 3,500 square foot agricultural and science building on their Benton Township, Michigan campus.
Tracy is registered as a professional architect in the State of Michigan and serves on the board of directors for the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the American Institute of Architects as the AIA Michigan Director.
The 37,000 square foot facility is a one-of-a-kind complex housing three police agencies, the Michigan State Police, the City of Niles Police, and the Niles Township Police.
www.pearsonconstruction.com /v3/?link=news   (1381 words)

  
 Choice Schools Associates (New Home)
Benton Harbor Charter Schools recognizes that complete success cannot be achieved without the support and partnership of families.
WMAES' early history is marked with financial difficulties born of the court ruling that the charter law was unconstitutional.
Grattan Academy was awarded the Golden Apple Award by the state of Michigan, one of just five charter schools in the state to receive this award which is presented to schools that demonstrate significant improvements in MEAP scores.
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 Michigan's Great Southwest - Into The Business Of Life
In Michigan's Great Southwest, you'll find a high-tech business climate, a high-skill workforce, and a lakeside lifestyle, along with the incentives needed to make this a profitable location for your business.
Michigan's Great Southwest offers MEGA credits, property tax abatements, tax-free Renaissance Zones, free land and build-to-suit or available building opportunities, as well as the training and financial assistance needed to make this the home for your business.
According to the annual benchmarking study comparing Michigan's Great Southwest to 15 similar communities, the number of business establishments increased by 14.5% in our community compared to the 12.8% average of the 15 comparison communities, showing that Michigan's Great Southwest is an excellent place to start and grow a business.
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 Untitled Document
The nominee was born September 2, 1884, in Benton.
The nominee was born in 1900 in Benton Township and attended a one-room school house there before graduating from Benton High School.
Ralph was born in Shickshinny in 1926 and moved to the farm when he was in the 7th grade and attended the Sugarloaf School to the 10th grade.
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In deciding this matter, we have reviewed all of the pleadings filed in the separate proceedings and have determined that the petitions are sufficiently similar to justify the resolution of all the issues raised by Consolidated and the Cities of Benton Charter Township, Michigan and St. Joseph, Michigan (the "Cities") in one consolidated order.
On November 4, 1994, Consolidated filed a Motion to Accept Late Filing and a Reply in Support of its petition with respect to Benton Charter Township.
In the interim, specific issues, if any, relating to rate setting by the Cities may continue to be brought to the Commission's attention through the rate appeal process set forth in our rules.
www.fcc.gov /Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1995/da952364.txt   (1265 words)

  
 Michigan Find: What's Cool
Information about the discipline of attorneys in the State of Michigan, and a list of attorneys who have been disciplined for violations of the rules of professional conduct.
Albion Michigan, The Forks Server, a community network working to build infrastructure for the millennium with fiber, telephony, video for our community at large, schools, industry, business and commerce.
Serves the cities of Belleville and Romulus and the townships of Huron, Sumpter, and Van Buren.
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 Southwest Michigan Regional Airport - Here to Serve You
The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (BEH) Authority was established in 1997 and is responsible for the airport operations.
The Airport Authority is comprised of four municipalities, the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, St. Joseph Charter Township and Lincoln Charter Township, which contribute millage revenue for the purposes of airport operations.
The latest economic impact estimate conducted by the Michigan Department of Transportation showed the airport's contribution to the local economy to be $14 million.
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 Pioneer - Benton County Arkansas
Benton County Newspapers Established Prior to 1880, by Erwin Funk, p.
Benton County Slaves in 1859, by Erwin Funk, p.
Unusual Happenings in the History of Benton County (Three items: an elephant in a baggage car jerked the air brake control; a Benton County woman sued her brother for 45 cents; Mrs.
www.co.benton.ar.us /History/BCHS/pioneer2.htm   (4360 words)

  
 Cornerstone Alliance - Welcome to Lake Michigan's Port of Opportunity.
Renaissance Zones are Govenor John Engler's plan to spur economic revival of targeted areas in the state of Michigan.
Four specific areas in Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Benton Charter Township have been designated as Renaissance Zones.
Businesses and residents locating in these areas will be exempt from state and local taxes for up to 10 years.
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 Michigan Ordinances & Code
Fort Gratiot Charter Township of, (St. Clair Co.)
Michigan Electronic Library--Government, Politics and Law--Michigan Local Government
University of Michigan Documents Center--Local Governments and Politics
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 November 2005 E-News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
East China Charter Township (St. Clair County) is about to enter the television age.
A registration brochure was included in the October issue of the Michigan Township News and may also be downloaded at http://www.michigantownships.org/downloads/confbroch.pdf.
All Michigan townships and MTA county chapters are invited to display their flags during the MTA Annual Educational Conference and participate in the 2006 Parade of Flags, which will be held during the Conference’s Opening Session on Wednesday, January 25.
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 Michigan Residential Real Estate and Commercial Property Listings
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