Choze Powell

Blue Water Feed The World Project Looking For Volunteers And Donations

Feeding the hungry, and helping the less fortunate is something that we can all be a part of. If you don’t have the finances to donate to a good cause, many organizations would greatly appreciate your time.

The Blue Water Feed The World Project is a nonprofit organization that helps deliver food to those less fortunate, not only in the local community but across the world as well. On Saturday, January 14th, volunteers will be at Colonial Woods Missionary Church in Port Huron packing and preparing food to be delivered to local food pantries. A portion of the packaged meals will also be shipped to Haiti, Poland, Romania, Texas, and Florida. 

The project is still in need of monetary donations, with the goal of raising $30,000 to pack 100,000 meals during the course of the event. 

If you would like to make a monetary donation or volunteer in helping package and prepare meals, visit: KCAH.Info.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michiganders Prepare For Potential Winter Storm

Those who are planning to travel to or from Michigan for the Christmas holiday should be aware of a potential winter snowstorm that may affect your travel plans.

There are reports of a storm possibly hitting Michigan on Thursday, with a watch in effect until Saturday evening. Blizzard-like conditions, with high winds that can potentially cause power outages for residents are a possibility according to the National Weather Service. The storm would most likely affect road travel due to snow and slippery conditions. Those traveling by plane may also face the potential of dealing with canceled or delayed flights. 

Michigan counties that may be affected include: Macomb, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Oakland, Wayne, Midland, Muskegon, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston Washtenaw, Lenawee, and Monroe.

For updated information visit: weather.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Has A Recent Trustee Vacancy That Needs To Be Filled

The St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Board of Trustees is currently one member short and they are looking for potential candidates to fill the position.

A long time member on the College Board of Trustees, Dr. Nicholas DeGrazia has resigned as of December 15th. DeGrazia has not provided an official statement on why he chose to step down unexpectedly, but did say via email that “after almost 14 years of serving on the board, it’s time.”

So, from now until Friday, December 30th, SC4 will be accepting applications from those who may be interested in filling the position. DeGrazia had been a member since 2009. The resignation comes shortly after reelecting incumbents Karen Niver and Bob Tansky, as well as newcomer Kim Brown serving her first term as trustee. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Recall On Igor Brand Gorgonzola Affecting Canada

Before you break out the wine and cheese this holiday season, you may want to learn about a possible Listeria contamination in your area, involving a particular brand of cheese.

Igor Brand Gorgonzola Dolce, is being recalled due to a possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Food contaminated with this pathogenic bacteria can cause listeriosis, which produces symptoms such as: vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches and neck stiffness. In severe cases death may occur. 

The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. If you have purchased Igor brand Gorgonzola Dolce, you are urged to throw the product away or return it for a refund, but do not consume. If you show signs of any of the symptoms, contact your physician immediately.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Senior Adults Have A New Way To Socialize This Holiday Season

A 2020 study has shown that 40 percent of adults 60 and older reported feeling lonely. These feelings of loneliness tend to get worse during the winter and holidays. 

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), along with the Library of Michigan are offering a new social learning platform for aging adults. GetSetUp classes allow them to connect with others from the comfort of their own homes. 

GetSetUp will also provide users with a variety of programs to help them become more fit, learn to manage their finances, develop new skills, and how to use and interact with new technologies such as social media and other platforms. A special “New Year, New Me” program will be running until 2023 to help users accomplish their resolutions in health and wellness, money and business, along with other categories. GetSetUp is available in a variety of languages such as English, Hindi, Mandarin, and a growing number of Spanish classes are becoming available. 

For more information, visit: getsetup.io.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Salvation Army Angel Tree: 150 Children Need Adopting

The Salvation Army has been supporting those in need since 1865. Each season at Christmas you may see them ringing the bell outside of your favorite local store collecting donations to provide a good Christmas for little boys and girls in the community.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, located at Birchwood Mall in Port Huron, still has approximately 150 boys and girls that need toys for Christmas. If you would like to adopt an “angel” this Christmas you can go to the Birchwood Mall and select a name or multiple names from the angel tree to shop for. After you purchase your gift, you can then drop off your purchase at The Salvation Army located at 2000 Court Street in Port Huron. 

With only two days left for the angel tree deadline, and five days until Christmas, make sure you don’t delay, and adopt an angel today.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell