George James

Waste Management of Michigan Inc. recently contributed $5,000 to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation to help establish recycling at Lake St. Clair Metropark. The gift is part of Waste Management’s Think Green® Grant program, a nationwide effort supporting local environmental initiatives that improve the environment for customers and communities served by Waste Management. Waste Management representatives Scott Greene and Kathleen Klein presented the $5,000 check during a recycling education and awareness training seminar conducted by Waste Management for the staff at Lake St. Clair Metropark.

This grant and training are just one of the ways that Waste Management is working to help make our communities better places to work and live,” Greene said. “We hope these efforts to expand recycling will make Lake St. Clair Metropark an even nicer spot for families to enjoy.” The recycling training is being provided along with the recycling receptacles and educational materials the park plans to purchase and develop as part of its effort to expand recycling at Lake St. Clair Metropark. “Lake St. Clair Metropark serves a large and diverse population of residents from southeast Michigan, with nearly a million annual visitors. We are grateful for the financial support provided by Waste Management to buy the materials needed to encourage and educate about recycling at the park,” said Amy McMillan, director of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

After putting a pilot recycling program in place at Lake St. Clair Metropark, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks plans to roll out similar recycling efforts throughout the Metroparks system. “Sustainability and resource conservation are major goals for our regional park system,” said Nina Kelly, the Metroparks chief of planning and development. “We look forward to working in partnership with Waste Management to help educate and empower our park patrons to reduce their environmental impact while enjoying the park.”

Over the past 10 years, the non-profit organization A Beautiful Me has positively changed the lives of over 8,000 local young ladies. This year marks the 8th annual Avant Garde Hair Show Fundrasier– a charity event that benefits A Beautiful Me. The event is held at 3 p.m. at Zuccaro’s Banquet Center in Chesterfield on Sunday, November 4th. The event features artistry created with hair fashion… You will be amazed at the clothing and hair art that is created by these talented hair stylists. Tickets are $450 for a table for ten or $55 individually. Tickets include a delicious Zuccaro’s dinner, raffles and the fashion show. Tickets may be purchased on event brite, or by calling 586-604-3037.

Deputies responded to reports of disorderly persons fighting in the area of St Clair Blvd and the 900 block Columbia St in Algonac Saturday evening at about 7:11 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies were unable to locate anyone in the area. After searching the neighborhood, they located a subject matching the description given and discovered he had been shot earlier at a nearby residence. Deputies responded to the address given and found evidence of a shooting. Still on scene was the suspect and witnesses. Detectives were requested to the scene to conduct the investigation. The victim was transported to McLaren Macomb and treated for his wound which does not appear to be life threatening at this time. Suspect was transported to Sheriff Office for interview and lodged. The investigation is still ongoing.

St. Clair County Community College President Deborah Snyder, Ph.D., SC4 Foundation Chair Harold Burns and Community Foundation President and CEO Randy Maiers have announced the expanded philanthropic partnership as the Community Foundation assumes administration of SC4 Foundation scholarships and funds. “The college and the Community Foundation bring to the area a combined 169 years of service to this community in education and philanthropy, and the SC4 Foundation has helped countless students attend college,” Snyder said. “This collaborative partnership will allow us to have an even greater impact on the students and community we serve for many years to come.” The organizations have a long history of cooperation. Most recently, the Community Foundation provided $750,000 in financing to support the student housing development in downtown Port Huron. SC4 was also integral to the launch of the Community Foundation’s Complete Your Degree program in 2017, a program that has celebrated its first graduate. “Since its founding in 1963, the SC4 Foundation has contributed thousands of dollars to students who otherwise would not be able to attend college, enhancing the learning experience for all students. A strong college is a community asset,” Burns said. “We’re proud to partner with the Community Foundation as we help our next generation of students prepare for a bright future.” “This natural partnership aligns well with our focus on college, career and life success,” said Mike Cansfield, board chair of the Community Foundation. “We are proud to support the success of SC4 students by connecting philanthropic dollars with opportunities on campus.”

United Way of St. Clair County kicked off their Annual Campaign on September 6, 2018. Many groups have been getting together to host fundraising community events in support of this year’s goal. These contributions will help United Way fund essential and local health and human service programs while giving the residents of St. Clair County some fun activities to do. Information on upcoming events may be found on the United Way website, www.uwstclair.org, and Facebook page, by clicking on the Events tab; event fliers can be downloaded from the individual event pages. Residents may also call UWSCC’s office at (810) 985-8169 for inquiries or stop in to pick up a flier. Upcoming events include and Dinner and Bake Sale at the Texas Roadhouse in Fort Gratiot. On Wednesday, October 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. – 10% of the total food purchase will be donated to United Way when you show the printed flier.

Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans; that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. On that same day, other holidays, which include Armistice Day and Remembrance Day are celebrated in other countries to mark the anniversary of the end of World War 1. Major hostilities of World War 1 were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 1th month of 1918. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. Fort Gratiot Middle School is extending an invitation to all veterans to attend the Veterans Day Assembly at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12. The Assembly will allow the students and staff of Fort Gratiot Middle School to honor all attending Veterans. Veterans are asked to call (810) 984-6544 by Nov. 2 to register for the event by providing their name, rank, branch of service and years served.