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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is a large retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory with 333 stores across the United States. In the spring, it was announced that the retailer would be opening a storefront in Port Huron on 24th Street. Wednesday, September 4th will be the first day Ollie’s opens in town. According to their website, at Ollie’s, “You’ll find real brands at real bargain prices in every department, from housewares to sporting goods to flooring and to food.” The company says it takes a unique approach to merchandise with, “Ollie’s buyers scouring the world looking for closeouts, overstocks, package changes, manufacturer refurbished goods, and irregulars.” The storefront will be at 1247 24th Street next to the south end Kroger in the old Ace Hardware.

Construction projects are still going strong this summer as we start to head toward school beginning for many students in the area.  In Burtchville Township, State Road between Myron and Burtch will be closed for bridge replacement until further notice. A two-week paving project is getting underway in Kimball on Wednesday and will last two weeks as Mayer, Frith, Burns, Yager Roads along with Main Street are all being repaved at various sections.  Also happening this week, the right lane of westbound I-69 between Taylor and Wales Center will be closed for concrete patching. In St. Clair, Wadhams Road at Fred Moore will continue to be closed for as on that roundabout continues. Finally, in Riley Township, there will be single-lane closures for concrete patching on eastbound I-69 between Braidwood and M-19 this week.

St. Clair County Community College has a new program which provides practical, hands-on experience to students pursuing a degree in criminal justice.  The Campus Patrol Cadet Program will offer part-time employment as a campus patrol cadet. SC4 Professor of Criminal Justice James Jones said, “The program will provide participants with a fully immersive, professional experience on the SC4 campus.”  Jones also believes that the more experiences and scenarios that they can offer students, the better prepared those students will be to succeed after earning a degree.  Cadets will be assisting permanent campus patrol staff. They will patrol campus, assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus. The shifts will vary, and night and weekend work will be required.  Preference for the program will be given to criminal justice students, but any student can apply with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Those interested in applying to the Campus Patrol Cadet Program may do so online.

 

The security process for flying has dramatically changed since the events of September 11th, and things are about to change again. One-year from now in October of 2020, residents will be required to present a REAL ID to fly within the United States and to enter certain federal facilities. The Michigan Secretary of State is now offering REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses. If you already have an enhanced driver’s license or enhanced state ID card, then you already have a REAL ID-compliant card.  To obtain a REAL ID, take your Michigan license or ID card and proof of your Social Security number and citizenship or legal presence to a Secretary of State office. If your name appears different than what is on your birth certificate, you need to bring a certified name change document. This document can be a marriage license or court order. You can apply for the REAL ID anytime, or wait until it is time for your renewal. The renewal notice will tell Michigan residents whether or not the current license is compliant. 

The federal standards were drafted in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks based on recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. The REAL ID law sets document and security protocols for the production of driver’s licenses and ID cards, including the use of features to prevent illegal copying or altering. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is charged with enforcement of REAL ID.

Katie Woodburn has been named the Employee of the Month for July. She has worked at McLaren Port Huron for 11 years and currently works in the ER.

Woodburn was nominated by her peers because she models the hospital values through patient advocacy, compassion and integrity. She always goes above and beyond to provide exceptional patient care. She will move patients to more comfortable rooms when appropriate, and always treats patients with respect. Woodburn ensures physicians are kept up-to-date on any patient changes that occur, and treats her peers with respect.

This employee recognition is given to individuals who consistently live the values, mission and performance standards of McLaren Port Huron. Honorees are nominated by a co-worker, physician, volunteer, and/or customer.

To learn more about McLaren Port Huron, visit www.mclaren.org/porthuron.

The Beautification Commission’s Yard of the Year contest winners have been selected and were recognized during the Port Huron City Council’s regular meeting on August 12, 2019. The coveted wooden yellow tulip was awarded to the residential winners, commercial and Steve Revnik winners received a wall plaque. 

2019 Residential Winners 

Central

Douglas Bishop ………………………….. 1313 Wall Street 

Alan & Terry Jowett …………………… 708 17th Street 

Daniel & Janet Moran …………………. 1041 Water Street 

North

Cathleen Andary ………………………… 3018 Armour Street 

Robert & Ann Beedon ……………….. 3807 Catalpa Court 

Karl & Brenda Miller ………………… 2857 Monticello Drive 

South

Troy & Mary Clark …………………….. 2821 Military Street 

Donald & Judy Mills …………………. 719 Oak Street 

Noel Suarez ……………………………….. 3011 Thornhill Street 

2019 Commercial Winners 

First United Methodist Church ………………………….. 828 Lapeer Avenue 

Jowett Funeral Home ……………………………………….. 1634 Lapeer Avenue 

Women’s Life Insurance Society ……………………… 1338 Military Street 

 

2019 Steve Revnik Award Winner 

Nicole Kaczynski