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Experts Stress Motorcycle Safety as Summer Riding Season Begins

With the arrival of summer, motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up for long rides and thrilling adventures on the open road. However, safety experts are urging riders to prioritize safety precautions to prevent accidents and injuries.

Summer months typically see an increase in motorcycle fatalities. To promote safe riding, experts recommend wearing Department of Transportation (DOT) approved helmets, protective clothing, and completing safety courses.

Regular motorcycle maintenance, including checking tires, brakes, and lights, is crucial to prevent mechanical failures. Additionally, riders should make themselves visible to other motorists by wearing brightly colored clothing and using reflective materials.

Obeying traffic laws, being mindful of weather conditions, and sharing the road responsibly are also essential for a safe riding experience. 

Drivers of cars and trucks should always be mindful of motorcycle riders and give them proper space when following behind, and to respect the rules of the road to prevent unnecessary accidents.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Rep. Greg Alexander Taking A Stand Against The Sexual Transitioning Of Children

State Rep. Greg Alexander, of Carsonville, is taking a stand to protect the welfare of children and families throughout Michigan by opposing proposed regulations that he considers burdensome.

House Bills 4616-17 and Senate Bills 348-49 aim to impose stricter rules on mental health professionals who provide clinical support beyond affirming an individual’s desired sexual orientation or gender identity, or simply endorsing social or medical transitions.

Alexander argues that these bills could lead to minors making life-altering decisions that will impact them long-term. He believes that parents, in conjunction with qualified professionals who work with families, are better equipped to make crucial decisions regarding a child’s development and future, as opposed to legislators in Lansing who may be influenced by radical political agendas.

The proposed legislation would encompass various mental health professionals, including physicians, psychologists, registered professional nurses, licensed social workers or counselors, and marriage or family therapists.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Beat High Gas Prices With Advia Credit Union’s Gas Card Giveaway

Tired of skyrocketing gas prices? Advia Credit Union has your back this summer with an incredible gas card giveaway! 

Advia Credit Union and WGRT 102.3 FM, are offering you a chance to win a $50 gas card to help you save at the pump!  

For a chance to win a $50 Speedy Q Markets gas card, head over to WGRT 102.3 FM on Facebook and WGRT 102.3 FM on Instagram, be sure to like and follow both pages for your chance to win! We’ll be picking lucky winners every Monday, starting June 12th through August 4th!

With 61 years of serving and giving back to our community, Advia Credit Union understands the importance of supporting its members. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to fuel your summer adventures.

Visit them online at Adviacu.org or visit one of their convenient branches in Port Huron, Fort Gratiot, Marysville, New Baltimore, or St. Clair for all your banking needs.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Area YMCA’s Camp Wanacombak Offers Fun-Filled Summer Experience for Kids

The Blue Water Area YMCA is offering its Camp Wanacombak to children seeking an exciting summer vacation experience.

The summer program includes exciting field trips, age-appropriate group activities, STEAM engagement, learning loss prevention activities, special events, and swimming at the YMCA. The camp ensures a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor experiences, keeping young minds active and engaged.

The 2023 session of Camp Wanacombak will run from June 19th to September 1st, Monday through Friday, with camp hours from 7 am – 6 pm. The program is open to children who have completed kindergarten up to those who have completed 6th grade.

Camp Wanacombak is made possible through the donations of community members and residents from the Blue Water Area. 

If you would like to help support this program and the many others offered by the Blue Water Area YMCA, feel free to volunteer or donate to the Open Arms Campaign by visiting bluewaterymca.org/open-arms.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Woman’s Life Club 11 to Host Massive Garage Sale Benefiting Scholarship Fund

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 29th, as members of Woman’s Life Club 11 gear up for a spectacular Giant Garage Sale at the Woman’s Life Insurance Society located at 1338 Military Street, Port Huron. 

From 9 am – 2 pm, visitors can explore a treasure trove of household items, holiday decorations, jewelry, sporting goods, yard equipment, and much more. Woman’s Life Club 11 members generously donated these items, and instead of pricing them, they’ll be accepting cash donations only.

All proceeds from the sale will go towards Club 11’s esteemed Frank H. Lee Scholarship fund, which awards scholarships annually to members pursuing higher education in college or vocational schools. The Woman’s Life Insurance Society has pledged to match the first $500 raised, amplifying the impact of this charitable endeavor.

For more information or to donate items, please contact Vickie Fournier at (810) 985-5191 extension 169.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

MI New Favorite Snack Competition Announces Call For Entries

The MI New Favorite Snack competition has opened its Call for Entries for the upcoming event being held on Saturday, September 9th, at the McMorran Plaza.

With more than $75,000 in cash prizes at stake, the top winner will also secure a distribution agreement with All Star Services based in Port Huron.

The deadline for entries is June 30th, with a $100 fee per entry. To be eligible, companies must be Michigan Micro-Businesses with ten or fewer employees, possess the necessary licensing and insurance, be headquartered in Michigan, and offer appropriately packaged products for consumer purchase.

The Top 20 Finalists will be announced during the week of July 24th. All registered competitors, regardless of their finalist status, will have the opportunity to participate in the MI New Favorite Snack exhibition, allowing them to showcase their packaged goods to event attendees. 

For more information, and to register, visit: bluewaterchamber.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell