Lake Huron Foundation’s Volunteer Organization is pleased to announce six (6) scholarships have been awarded to students enrolled in a community college or university who are studying for a career in the health care field.

The 2019 Healthcare Scholarship recipients are:

• Sara Green (St. Clair), will be attending St. Clair County Community College – Medical Assistant
• Emily Jurkiewisz (St. Clair), attending St. Clair County Community College – Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
• Zaina Kabaa (Fort Gratiot), attending Oakland University – Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)
• Julie Markey (Fort Gratiot), will be attending St. Clair County Community College – Associate Degree Nursing Program (RN)
• Justine Morden (Port Huron), will be attending St. Clair County Community College – Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
• Armani Paulding (Port Huron), attending St. Clair County Community College – Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

The eligibility requirements and considerations included: students enrolled in a community college or university who are studying for a career in the field of health care, are currently enrolled, carrying a minimum of six (6) credits per semester and demonstrating satisfactory progress.   For more information on the programs and events at Lake Huron Medical Center, please visit www.mylakehuron.com.

 

Reports say that one man was shot and another is being sought by police following an early Friday morning dispute on Manuel Street.  Officials say officers were called to the 2500 block of Manuel Street shortly after 1 a.m. Friday to a report of shots fire.   Two 23-year-old Port Huron men were arguing,  when each of them produced a handgun.   One male was shot and was transported to Lake Huron Medical Center for treatment and then was released…the other male has not been located as of this writing.

Eissmann Automotive Port Huron, a St. Clair County manufacturer, is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, Saturday, June 1. The company is a supplier of high-end interior leather trim, as well as one of the leading manufacturers of high-end shifter modules, trim components and complete automotive interiors. Eissmann is seeking to fill 25-30 immediate job openings, for all shifts, in a clean, advanced manufacturing environment. The company is pleased to offer these new job opportunities to area job seekers as a result of the company’s continued expansion and growth. Eissmann Automotive Port Huron is hiring for all shifts, provides on-the-job training and offers many opportunities for advancement within the company.
Details for the career fair are below as follows:
Employer: Eissmann Automotive Port Huron
When: Saturday, June 1, 2019
Time: 10 AM – 1PM (Noon)
Location: Eissmann Automotive Port Huron
2440 20th Street
Port Huron, Michigan

Types of positions being hired:
Full Time
Incentive Programs/Benefits:
Healthcare Coverage After 30 days
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Accrued Paid Time Off
401(k) Savings Plans
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement (if eligible)
Opportunities for Advancement

Friends of the St. Clair River is hosting the 6th annual Blue Water Sturgeon Festival on Saturday, June 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Station Park, 2800 Omar Street, Port Huron. This one-day event is centered on providing close encounters with Lake Sturgeon, Michigan’s Gentle Giant of the Great Lakes. Parking and admission are free.
The festival provides a live sturgeon touch tank, hands-on activities, workshops, adopt a sturgeon program and exclusive Huron Lady Sturgeon Cruises. Lake Sturgeon can grow to more than 6 feet long and weigh more than 100 pounds. St. Clair County has the largest Lake Sturgeon population in the Great Lakes, an estimated 30,000 adults in southern Lake Huron, the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair. Biologists are recording the abundance, distribution, and growth of Lake Sturgeon to better understand their life cycle and movements. The festival draws thousands to get up close and personal with these giants, ask questions to those who study them, and learn about stewardship of the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem.  Huron Lady Sturgeon Cruise tickets are available at www.huronlady.com for cruises at 10:00a.m, 11:30
a.m., and 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $25/ person. During the 1-hour guests watch Lake Sturgeon swimming in the St. Clair River via live video by Gregory A.D. scuba divers.  Fifth-grade students in St. Clair County – 600 of them – will get a free Sturgeon Science Cruise May 30- 31 as part of the Sturgeon Festival. Students embark on the Huron Lady II where they interact with
biologists catching, tagging and releasing Lake Sturgeon and scientists studying invasive species, like sea lamprey. Friends of the St. Clair River hatched the Blue Water Sturgeon Festival in 2014 after a group of divers,  environmentalists and scientists wanted to highlight the fascinating story of this ancient fish – a mascot for the Great Lakes and their recovery. Lake Sturgeon are threatened in 7 of the 8 Great Lakes states.  Once on the brink of extinction, their populations are making a comeback and have become a spotlight species for the habitat restoration work completed in the St. Clair River. Funds raised from the Sturgeon Cruise support Friends of the St. Clair River’s conservation and stewardship programs. For more information, visit www.SturgeonFestival.com or contact Sheri Faust, President, Friends of the St. Clair River at (810) 730-5998 or info@scriver.org.

 

Saturday, June 1st, downtown Port Huron will be filled with visitors, and more than likely, many of those will actually be area residents, as “Be A Tourist In Your Own Town” and the “Taste Of Port Huron” takes over downtown.  The Knowlton Ice Museum of North America is participating in the day’s events, and according to manager, Vicki Smith, there are some new activities that attendees will be able to participate in, including a craft show and children’s activities.  Smith says this will give folks an opportunity to visit the museum at a cost of $2, Veteran’s and active service members are free.  The Knowlton Ice Museum is 10,000 square feet, featuring over 6,000 items relating to the history of ice distribution in the Blue Water Area.  Be A Tourist In Your Own Town runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 1st, with a host of activities, attractions and history that brands Port Huron the Maritime Capital of the Great Lakes.  It is a family day filled with fun and lots to do and see, and most attractions are free or discounted for the day.  This year is special as there will be free ticket passes to (normally) paid events.  Free Tickets are available at the Carnegie Museum or Knowlton Ice Museum.  There will also be a scavenger hunt.  Two (2) Ft Gratiot Light Houses are hidden throughout the venue.  Anyone that finds one is eligible for $75.00, redeemable at one of the venues.  You may keep the Lighthouse.

1. Blue Water Sturgeon Festival and Huron Lady Sturgeon Cruises – This year the event will be at at the historic Ft Gratiot.   Advance ticket purchase required for the Huron Lady Sturgeon tours. For more info on the Huron Lady II tour visit huronlady.com or call 810-984-1500

2. Vantage Point Maritime Center – Flower Market, Hike the Blue Water River Walk and Wetland County Park.

3. Bluewater Water Area Transit Depot—Tourist Bus Transfer to north and south attractions—audio history

5. YMCA of the Blue Water Area – Demonstrations.

6. The Grayfox Sea Cadet Training Ship – Tour a former Navy ship and watch Sea Cadet Boatswain demonstrations.

7. Art Studio 1219 – View art exhibits, pottery and special demonstrations.

8. Knowlton Ice Museum of North America – 317 Grand River Ave, History of ice harvesting, short film, kid’s crafts.

9. Huron Lightship – Tour the last lightship to operate on the Great Lakes $3/ person or family maximum (2 adults, up to 4 kids).

10. Thomas Edison Depot Museum – Visit the actual Depot where Thomas Edison worked $3/person Or family max (2 adults, up to 4 kids).

11. Port Huron Schools Robotics Demonstration – Watch the FRC Team 3667. The Mecanum Knights, demonstrate a variety of robotics technology, in front of the YMCA.

12. Fort Gratiot Light Station Tower Climb—See the real “View of the Blue” $5.00 per person. Closed shoes only, no flip flops sandals for your safety.

13.  Carnegie Museum  – Ship Model Collection.

This year, Be A Tourist will provide you some themes; Art Walk, Museum, Maritime, Sturgeon Festival, Taste of Port Huron.  Look for some maps of the different tours.

For example, If you like the Art and history tour, start at the historic NSCS Grayfox and head toward Art Studio 1219 (awesome).  Then head over to the Knowlton Ice Museum.  Try some of the food on Main Street. Finish off with a visit to the Vantage Point Maritime Center.  We expect you to find many venues where you will want to stop along the way and visit.

For more info on Be A Tourist call 248-467-1204