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.
Lake Huron Foundation proudly hosts the 23rd Annual Pink Ribbon golf outing on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Solitude Links Golf Club. Through the Pink Ribbon fund, Lake Huron Foundation remains committed to saving the lives of women in our community by encouraging women to take advantage of early detection and screening procedures when it comes to breast cancer. Funds raised from this event are used to provide advanced breast cancer screening and treatment for women in the community who lack health insurance and the financial resources to pay for their care.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide with 1.3 million new cases annually – 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in her lifetime. Though it remains the second leading cause of cancer related women deaths, there is hope and a 98 percent survival rate for women who are diagnosed early – early detection saves lives. Proceeds from this event will be utilized to provide early detection services or necessary treatment and supportive care to the most vulnerable women in our community. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, their entire family is diagnosed with cancer. To that end, we invite both women and men to participate in this year’s event to help raise awareness and provide support to women in our community who have faced or are currently facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
Golfers are invited to celebrate on the links with us for nine holes in a shotgun start, followed by lunch and vendor shopping, all funds raised through this outing will support the Pink Ribbon Fund through the Lake Huron Foundation. Golfers are also invited to participate in our Team Spirit cart decorating competition. There are no specific guidelines, so think pink and let your imagination run wild. Your participation in our Pink Ribbon Golf Outing extends far beyond a June morning on the golf course; you’re helping save the lives of the most vulnerable women in our community. Registration deadline is June 8, 2018. If you would like more information on the available event sponsorships or to register for this event, please contact Lisa Beedon at (810) 216-1675 or via email at LMontross@primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Lake Huron Foundation, please visit www.mylakehuron.com.
Lindsay Mondick, Senior Manager of Aquatics at YMCA of the USA
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old and is the second leading cause of death for children from 5 to 14 years old. While people can’t wait to head to the beach, lake, or their favorite community pool as summer quickly approaches, the Y believes teaching children how to swim and be safe around water is one of the most important life skills parents can help their children learn. The Y is “America’s Swim Instructor” and the most accessible community resource to prevent drowning and encourage a lifelong enjoyment of swimming.
Lindsay Mondick, Senior Manager of Aquatics at YMCA of the USA, talks about what kids and families need to know about the Y’s Safety Around Water program and Swim Lessons. Learning what to do if you find yourself in the water unexpectedly is a fundamental safety skill and knowing how to swim builds confidence. Mondick says Water safety is important to every family! This year, the Y is awarding more than 33,000 scholarships for free water safety lessons to children from underserved communities as part of their Safety Around Water program to teach children of all ages from all backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared!
Through learning how to perform a sequenced set of skills over four lessons of 60 minutes each, the risk of drowning is reduced and gives your child confidence in and around water. Participants will learn to “Jump, Push, Turn, Grab” and “Swim, Float, Swim”, two skill sets they can use if they unexpectedly find themselves in the water. They will also discuss specific safety topics like what to do if you see someone in the water who needs help and participate in fun activities that reinforce skills. All swim levels are welcome.Lindsay Mondick is the Senior Manager of Aquatics at Y-USA and has been involved in the aquatics field for over 20 years. She provides resources and support to local YMCAs all areas of aquatic programming. Before joining Y-USA, she was with the YMCA of Greater Twin Cities for 14 years in a variety of aquatic leadership roles, including setting strategic priorities for the association and its 27 branches.
