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This week is National Infant Immunization Week.  This annual observance highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrates the achievements of immunizations.  St. Clair County Health Department joins communities around the nation in celebration of the critical role vaccinations play in protecting the health of our children, families, and communities.  When fully immunized, infants in the United States are protected against 14 preventable diseases. Vaccines are especially important for infants. Some of the diseases immunizations protect against can be dangerous for children under the age of two. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among children born during 1994–2018, vaccination will prevent an estimated 419 million illnesses, and 936,000 deaths over the course of their lifetimes. Diseases such as mumps, whooping cough and measles may seem like diseases of the past; however, counties in southeast Michigan have seen a spike in measles and mumps cases over the last few weeks. Both of these illnesses are highly contagious. Following your baby’s vaccination schedule and making sure they are up-to-date is the best way to protect them  Parents/caregivers not certain of their children’s immunization status can contact the Health Department or their health care provider. For more information call (810) 987-5300. Follow us on social media @scchdmi. Additional information can be found at Vaccinateme.info  or ivaccinate.org.

Moderate to heavy rainfall will impact areas north of I-69 continuing today with the chance for thunderstorms to develop across the Detroit metro region this afternoon. Any thunderstorms that develop will have a potential to produce heavy rainfall, which would exacerbate any areas with current flooding concerns if impacted. More rainfall expected through Friday morning. Rainfall totals producing an additional 1 to 1.50 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today through Friday morning.   There is a Marginal Risk for severe weather across the Detroit metro region.  Any thunderstorms will have potential to produce wind gusts greater than 60 mph, locally heavy rainfall, and lightning.   Persistent east winds of 20-30 mph with high lake levels will continue lakeshore flood concerns across the Thumb region and Monroe/Wayne County.   Gusty southwest winds may continue with potential for 30 to 40 mph gusts.

We all recognize the blue sedan with the bubble gum machine on the roof as the traditional
Michigan State Police patrol car. But do you know the history behind this very recognizable
automobile and its very humble beginnings. And did you know that the first State Police Post
in the Blue Water Area had five different sites during its 74 year history?  Join St. Clair Historian Bob Freehan and Michigan State Police troopers as they look at the history of the “moveable” St. Clair State Police Post and the unique history of the Michigan State Police cars. The troopers will bring a current patrol car and a “historic” Mustang patrol car for everyone to view after the presentations.   The presentation will be Monday evening, May 20th, 2019 at 7:00 PM
at the Wills Auto Museum located at 2408 Wills Street (Marysville Industrial Park South) in Marysville. $8.00 admission charge covers the presentation and admission to the Museum.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please contact Terry Ernest: 810‐987‐2854

Thinking of a future in nursing or radiologic technology?  You may want to plan to attend St. Clair County Community College’s Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Prep Workshop from noon to 4 p.m. on May 10, 17 and 24 in the college’s library.  Authorities say this will help those interested in SC4’s nursing and radiologic technology programs successfully pass the HESI test, a requirement for program applications.  Workshop attendees will study with professional tutors and learn test-taking tips, study strategies, subject information and question samples.  Those interested in attending can register for the workshop online, using “HESI” in the course name search box or contact the SC4 Achievement Center with questions at 810-989-5759 or ac@sc4.edu. The course fee is $50.

Sen. Dan Lauwers on Thursday of last week, supported approval of Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) projects for 2019, including three projects in the 25th District.  “These projects will improve the quality of life for residents of the Thumb as well as visitors,” said Lauwers, R-Brockway Township. “Outdoor recreation opportunities are an important part of community life, and the money in this fund will increase those opportunities.”  House Bill 4244 would authorize the NRTF to use $26 million in restricted funds to support 30 land acquisition projects and 34 development projects. Local matching funds of $15.9 million would bring the total investment to $41.9 million.  In St. Clair County, the city of Port Huron would receive $50,000 for the Palmer Park Inclusive Playground, and Clay Township would receive $86,200 for the Harsens Island Kayak Access project.  The city of Harbor beach in Huron County would receive $49,000 for the Lincoln Park expansion.  “The Natural Resources Trust Fund was created over 40 years ago to preserve Michigan’s great outdoors and enhance access to public recreation,” Lauwers said. “I am happy it is working for the 25th District.”  The NRTF is supported by interest earned on funds generated from the development of state-owned mineral rights. The fund’s dollars are constitutionally restricted to recreation improvements and land acquisitions.  HB 4244 now heads to the governor to be signed into law.