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BWATC Headstart and Agencies routes 1- 22 Are not running 1/24/19 due to icy roads

Due to road conditions, there will be no agency transportation available for individuals attending the CIS or ABA programs Thursday, January 24 –CMH will be open, however the CIS and ABA programs will be closed. Employees are to report to work

SC4 Cros-lex Campus is closed today – Main Campus in Port Huron is open

Algonac Community Schools- Closed , Child Care Open

Almont Community Schools

Anchor Bay School District

Armada Area Schools

Capac Community Schools – Closed , See School Website

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High

Croswell-Lexington Comm Schools Closed Thu, See School Website

Dryden Community Schools

East China School District

East Shore-Leadership Acdmy

Imlay City Christian

Imlay City Schools  Closed , Child Care Open

Immaculate Conception Elem- Ira

Landmark Acdmy

Lapeer Co Ed-Tech Ctr

Lapeer Community Schools

Life Skills Bright Futures

Life Skills Voc Training Ctr.

Marysville Public Schools

Memphis Community Schools – Closed , Child Care Open

New Haven Community Schools Closed , Child Care Open

Port Huron Area School District

Richmond Community Schools

St. Clair TEC

St. Edward on the Lake Elem

St. Mary School-St. Clair

St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Acdmy

Woodland Develop Center

Yale School District Closed , See School Website

State Rep. Gary Eisen was recently appointed as Vice Chair of the Michigan House Transportation Committee for the 2019-20 legislative session, an important position to help improve the conditions of Michigan roads and bridges.  Committee assignments were announced by Speaker Lee Chatfield.  “As Transportation Vice Chair I will work with my House colleagues to prioritize roads and ensure families can travel safely across the state,” Eisen said. “We must work together to ensure road projects are done on time and on budget, so our investments are of the best possible value to Michigan residents.”  Eisen also will also serve as a member of the Agriculture, Local Government and Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committees.  Eisen represents the residents of the 81^st  District, which includes the communities of Lynn, Berlin, Emmett, Brockway, Greenwood, Gant, Clay, Clyde, Port Huron, St. Clair, East China, China, Cottreville and Mussey Townships, as  well the cities of Yale, St. Clair, Marine, Marysville and Algonac in St. Clair County.

The federal government shut down has affected many in St. Clair County, especially our military families. Local agencies have partnered to put together emergency food bags to cover the basic needs of these families by “Looking out for those who look out for us!”  How Can You Help? By donating food items to help feed affected families, or by making an online donation at midcitynutrition.org and they can do the shopping for you!
Shopping List – Feeds a family of 4 for a few days:
• Box of cereal
• Jar of peanut butter
• Box/bag of stuffing mix
• Box of mashed potatoes
• Box of macaroni and cheese
• Canned fruit
• Canned tomatoes
• Can of tuna
• Box of Jell-O or pudding
• Jar of applesauce
• Package of rice
• Package of oatmeal
• Box/bag of pasta
• Jar of spaghetti sauce
• Can of chicken noodle soup
• Can of tomato soup
• Can of mixed vegetables
• Can of green beans
• Can of corn
• Canned sweet potatoes
• Can of cranberry sauce
• Can of beans
• Box of crackers
• Toilet paper
*Please no out-of-date or expired items! Thank you!  Each bag will cost between $40 – $50. You may purchase all or some of the items on the list.  All goods may be dropped off at St. Martin Lutheran/Mid City Nutrition Program at 805 Chestnut, (at 8th and Chestnut) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM., Monday – Friday.  You may also drop off your donations at the YMCA of the Blue Water Area at 1525 3rd St. from 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Saturday, and from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Sunday. The YMCA will have drop boxes inside the facility.  For more information about the “Looking Out” Food Bag Project, contact Mid City Nutrition at
810-982-9261.

Registration is open for late-start winter semester classes at St. Clair County Community College. Seats are still available in 12-week classes starting the week of Feb. 4, and eight-week classes starting the week of March 11. Classes are available in Port Huron and online.  Late-start classes allow students to earn credits at a faster pace. Class topics may include biology, business, computers, English, math, political science, psychology and speech. Examples of specific courses offered this winter include:

• Art Appreciation, ART 120 64 (online)
• Microcomputer Applications, CIS 115 64 (online)
• History Western Civilization to 1715, HIS 101 60 (online)
• Weight Training 01, PE 128 01 (Port Huron)

Students can search for courses and sections here, and they can register and pay for classes online in the SC4 Portal at portal.sc4.edu. Registration services also are available at SC4’s One-stop Student Services Center located in the Dr. James C. Acheson Welcome Center on the corner of Erie Street and Glenwood Avenue on the Port Huron campus. Hours of service are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.  For more information, contact SC4 Enrollment Services at enrollment@sc4.edu or 810-989-5500.

All dog licenses for 2019 will expire on the month and day of your rabies vaccine date regardless of whether or not the rabies certification expires in 2019, that is according to the St. Clair County Treasurer.  Notices for renewals will be sent by January 28, 2019 for any dog that is currently expired. Future renewal notifications will be mailed within 35 days of the expiration date of the license.   Cost for licenses are $22 for a one year licence for none-sterilized male and female dogs…spayed or neutered dogs are $12 per year.  Three year licenses may be obtained with a small discount.  There is a late fee of $25 in  addition to annual license fee if license is not purchased within thirty (30) days of the expiration date.  For additional information on licensing requirements please visit http://stclaircounty.org/Offices/animal_control