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Redistricting Effort Asking for Public Comment

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is looking for feedback and public comments on the re-drawing of district lines. District lines are the geographical boundaries that make up the legislative and congressional districts in the state.

The Citizens Redistricting Commission was set up after voters amended the Michigan Constitution in 2018 with Proposal 18-2 or the “Voters Not Politicians” ballot proposal. That amendment established “a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years.”

The Commission wants to hear from the public so they can engage in the redistricting process, so they’ve created an online form that accepts written testimony or a public comment, a drawn district plan that shows the borders of a suggested district, or submission of a community of interest map which identifies specific communities that share cultural or historical characteristics or economic interests.

The Michigan Redistricting Public Comment Portal is available <HERE>

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Cruise the Huron Lady and See Lake Sturgeon Up Close

Port Huron, MI — Lake Sturgeon are known as the Gentle Giants of the Great Lakes, and the Friends of the St. Clair River want to give people the opportunity to see them up close. The Blue Water Sturgeon Festival will offer Sturgeon Cruises aboard the Huron Lady on June 4th.

The Blue Water Sturgeon Festival Reimagined will offer two 90-minute Sturgeon Cruises where guests can observe live Lake Sturgeon research by biologists studying the fish. Participants will also get an aquarium experience and see educational videos along with having the opportunity to ask biologists questions.

There are only 40 seats available on each cruise, and tickets are available now for the 1 PM and 3 PM events at www.huronlady.com.

Tickets are $30 per person and support the work of the Friends of the St. Clair River.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Lambton Public Health Starts Vaccine Call Centre

Sarnia, Ontario — Lambton Public Health recently created a new Vaccine Call Centre to address questions from the public regarding the vaccine rollout in Sarnia-Lambton. The Vaccine Call Centre is available Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 4 PM at 226-254-8222.

The Federal Government has expanded vaccine supply to the Province, and as a result, they’ve created a schedule to expand eligibility for the vaccine.

Beginning today, May 6th, they will be accepting vaccine appointment bookings from the following groups through the provincial online books system <HERE> , the call centre, or through the booking systems directly through public health units:

  • Individuals turning 50 and over in 2021
  • Individuals with high-risk health conditions
  • People who cannot work from home who fall under Group One (including remaining elementary and secondary school workers)
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals

The Provincial Stay-at-Home Order is still in effect until May 20, 2021.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Cecil Williams Art on the River

Art on the River Back June 11 – 13, 2021

Port Huron, MI — After last year’s string of cancelled events, plans are moving forward for the return of summer festivals, art shows, and more. Art on the River is planning to bring art, music, and fun to Kiefer Park along the St. Clair River on  June 11th, 12th, & 13th.

This year’s featured artist is Cecil Williams, whose preferred media is stained glass and painting in oils. His paintings are exhibited in many locations around the United States and even as far as Germany. Mr. Williams will be creating a painting exclusively for Art on the River.

Art on the River is a grass-roots art show and music festival hosted by the community group Citizens for a Vibrant Community. This family friendly event includes art workshops, vendors, food, and dancing. This year’s music lineup includes a D.J. Dance Party on Friday night and Eliza Neals, Larry McCray, and Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on Saturday.

To learn more, visit the website <HERE> . https://www.artontheriverph.com/

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Have You Seen Nadine Moses?

Casco Township, MI — Nadine Moses has been reported missing from her Casco Township home, and the St. Clair County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help to locate her.

Moses is 84 years old and is known to have memory problems. She left her residence sometime yesterday (May 4th) morning driving a 2011 dark blue Ford Edge with a MI plate: C8932.

Family members have been unable to contact her, and she has been entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) as missing.

If you see her, or can provide police with any information on her whereabouts, please contact the sheriff’s office at (810) 985-8115.

Vaccine Clinics in St. Clair County May 5-8

The St. Clair Health Department and its partners are offering the following vaccine clinics throughout the county this week:

Wednesday, May 5:

  • Marysville: Knight Club 2-7 PM, Walk-in, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine, 18 and older
  • Capac: Council on Aging Office 10 AM – 3 PM, Schedule an appointment <HERE> or walk-in, Moderna vaccine, 18 and older

Thursday, May 6: 

  • Marysville: Marysville Fire Department 3-6 PM, Schedule an appointment <HERE> or drive-ups welcome, Pfizer vaccine, 16 and older. Parental consent needed for under 18.

Saturday, May 8:

Additional Clinics:

  • Algonac, Capac, Memphis School Districts: parents in these districts can contact their school offices for more information about vaccine clinics at their buildings on Wednesday, May 5th
  • Marysville: Knight Club 2-7 PM every Wednesday in May, Walk-in, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine, 18 and older