Former Michigan professional hockey player Scott Matzka died on Sunday, December 16 at the age of 40.   Matzka, a Port Huron native was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2015.  Since that time, he had been an advocate for awareness and research for the disease.  His family’s experience was documented in the film “My Turn, The Film”, following his wife and children as Matzka walked through the realities of dealing daily with ALS.  The film held a premiere at Sperry’s Moviehouse this past June.   My Turn 4 ALS a non-profit foundation was founded by Matzka and holds fundraisers to raise not only funds, but awareness of the disease.  For more information about MyTurn 4 ALS, visit scottmatzka.com

Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) is pleased to announce its December 2018 Employee of the Month, Kathy Fisher, RN, and its December 2018 Volunteer of the Month, Walt McCabe. LHMC is honored to have a strong team of staff and volunteers working hard to deliver high-quality care to the Blue Water Area.  Kathy works in Clinical Research for Lake Huron Medical Cancer Center and has been with LHMC since 2012. She was nominated by a peer who wrote, “Kathy has proven time and again to put the patient first. She insisted on delivering a necessary prescription to the patient herself, instead of having the patient, who was without a vehicle, figure out how to get the prescription on their own.” Kathy made sure that the patient understood how to take the medication and provided information about the local food banks to help meet some of the other needs of the patient.   Walt volunteers in the Spiritual Care department and has been volunteering since 2011.  He volunteers three times a week, providing comfort and communion to patients.  Walt is described as a quiet man who offers comfort and peace of mind with his gentle soul.  Lake Huron Medical Center is proud of each of its employees and volunteers; and extends a special thank you and congratulations to all our team members, especially Kathy and Walt as we celebrate their accomplishments.  To learn more about the programs and services offered at Lake Huron Medical Center, visit www.mylakehuron.com.

Chief Joseph Platzer graduated with his Masters Degree in Public Administration. According to Port Huron City Manager, Jame Freed, he was able to juggle work, family and school. Just an amazing accomplishment. WGRT offers our congratulations.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for help from the public to locate a missing teenager.  18-year-old Rabia Foxworth went missing a year ago on Dec. 14, 2017.  She was last seen in Southfield, MI and may frequent areas throughout Detroit, MI.  Rabia is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her chest, a piercing in her right nostril and her ears are pierced.  Anyone with information about Rabia is asked to contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST) or the Southfield Police Department (Michigan) at 1-248-796-5500.

The Blue Water Area Humane Society is hosting the 21^st Annual Low Cost Vaccination Clinic for low-income families and individuals. On Saturday January 19 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at 4100 Griswold in Port Huron between Range and Michigan Road.  Cost is $5 each for 2 dogs, and $10 for each addition dog rabies, distemper and parvo, and $5 each for 2 cats and $10 for each additional cat for rabies and RCP.  Dog licenses will not be on sale.  Microchipping is available for $15.  You must be a resident of St. Clair County, have picture I.D. and current proof of income and meet low-income guidelines.  You can call the Blue Water Area Humane Society for income guidelines.  All dogs must be leashed and all cats in carriers.  For information, call the Blue Water Area Humane Society at 6266 Lapeer Road in Clyde at 810-987-4357.

The National Archives and Records Administration’s Information Security Oversight Office has informed HSEM Director Jeff Friedland that he has been reappointed to the State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Advisory Committee in which he will continue to serve as vice-chair. The committee was established under Executive Order 13549 “Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal and Private Sector Entities” is established to discuss program-related policy issues in dispute in order to facilitate their resolution and to otherwise recommend changes to policies and procedures to remove undue impediments to the sharing of information under this program. His term expires November 20, 2022.