Choze Powell

Bipartisan Officials Audit November 8th Election Ballots

The Michigan Bureau of Elections and bipartisan county and local election clerks will conduct more than 200 public audits of the November 8th 2022 election. Precinct-level audits will review election administration procedures as well as identify best practices for future elections.

To test the accuracy of the state’s voting tabulation machines, the Bureau, along with dozens of clerks, will participate in a statewide audit using randomly selected batches of ballots.

The process began yesterday with a bipartisan group of elected officials meeting in Lansing. There was a livestream link of the event posted on the Michigan Department of State social media accounts. 

The Bureau expects to have all audits completed by February 17th, with results being shared with the Board of State Canvassers in a public meeting.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Kate’s Downtown Offers Charcuterie Workshop

Charcuterie boards seem to be all of the rage lately at parties, gatherings, and events. Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn how to put one together for your next gathering? 

A charcuterie board is a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts beautifully arranged on a wooden board or serving tray. There are many variations depending on who made it. 

Kate’s Downtown, located at 231 Huron Ave, Port Huron will be offering their second Charcuterie Board Workshop February 3rd and February 24th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The reservations are on a first come first serve basis so act fast. Kate’s will be teaching you how to prepare the board, hints on what and where to buy, as well as pairing flavors and more. Those who attend the workshop will also receive a complimentary glass of wine, and a 9 -11 inch wood board.  

The event is $65 per person, so if you would like to register you can message them on Facebook or email them at katesplacedowntown@gmail.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Dads Receive Less Affection Than Pets According To Study

Everyone expresses their feelings and affections differently, but who are the most and least likely individuals to receive, or be shown love and affection in the United States?

Based on a study conducted by preply.com, 66% of people in the U.S. share fond words on a daily basis. 

When it comes to who is receiving those words of affection, dads are at the bottom of the list. Only 25% of individuals say that they share affectionate words with their father. Coming in at the top of the list at 95%, individuals polled say that their partner receives the majority of their love and affection, as one might imagine. 

Second on the list are pets at 64%, followed by moms at 46%, friends at 35%, and siblings at 27% of those who receive affectionate or loving words via text, phone calls and other means. 

Keep these numbers in mind and send dad some kind words today, it could go a long way for those individuals who receive the least of our love and affection. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Tribute Tuesdays Returns To The Port Huron Area School District

Teachers are some of the most important individuals in our community. They care for the needs of our children when we are not present, and deal with a multitude of personalities and personal issues that affect our youth.

As a celebration of those individual teachers who are exemplary at what they do, The Port Huron Area School District (PHASD) has brought back their Tribute Tuesday program. 

Tribute Tuesday allows anyone from the community to pay tribute to, or recognize a teacher or student in the PHASD that they feel deserves recognition. Those individuals will then be shared on the Port Huron Schools Facebook page.

All entries will be considered for the annual Advocator, Innovator, and Educator of the Year awards given during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

To recognize a local teacher or student you can email the superintendent at: superintendent@phasd.us or go to phasd.us and click “Staff Recognition Form” under the “Parent/Student” scroll down. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Colonial Woods Offering Counseling To Divorcees and Those in Mourning

For those who are going through a recent divorce or grieving the loss of a loved one, Colonial Woods Christian Counseling Center is offering two programs to help with your healing.

Divorce Care is a support group that seeks to help individuals work through the overwhelming emotions that come with the process of divorce, whether it be recent or something that occurred in the past. The program will begin Monday, February 6th, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The support group will last for 12 weeks and can be joined at any time with a one time free of $30.

Grief Share is the other support group offered, and its goal is to help those who have lost a loved one, with navigating through the grieving process. The group will meet on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. beginning February 6th. There will also be a $30 one time fee for this as well. 

The support groups will meet at Colonial Woods Missionary Church located at 3240 Pine Grove Ave. in Port Huron.

For more information, call the counseling center at: (810) 984-5575.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sherman Woods Residents 2022 Red Kettle Drive Continues To Grow

Each holiday season since 2016, Sherman Woods Homeowners Association have volunteered their time to help assist the Port Huron Salvation Army with its Red Kettle Drive fundraising campaign. 

The 2022 Red Kettle Christmas Season bell ringing saw them raise $5,789, with a total of $33,957 raised over the past seven years. 

Sherman Woods is known for its beautiful and elaborate Christmas lights and decorations during the holiday season, which draws in people from all over the Blue Water Area. It’s the kindness of these visitors that made it all possible through their generous donations.

The month of December saw Sherman Woods residents volunteering their time each weekend to reach their goal. “We are thankful to our residents who volunteer their time to ring the bell and man the kettle during a busy Christmas season. In addition , we appreciate the generosity of all of the visitors to our neighborhood who contribute to the campaign each year,” says Fred Kemp, president of the Sherman Woods Homeowners Association.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell