Spring forward, fall back” is one of the little sayings used to remember which way to set your watch. You set your clock forward 1 hour in the spring when DST starts (= lose 1 hour), and back 1 hour when DST ends in the fall (= regain 1 hour). When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, March 10, 2019, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 10, 2019, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 10, 2019 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

New Life Christian Academy – Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2019 – 2020 school year on Thursday,  April 4th from Noon – 4:30 PM.  Students must be 5 by September 1st Appointments may be made by calling 810.367.3770 ext 100.  NLCA is located at the corner of Griswold and Wadhams Roads (5517 Griswold Rd.) in Kimball Township.

Cooking Matters for Adults is a six-week class with hands-on food experiences to learn about safe and healthful food choices while being wallet friendly.  The class includes a grocery store tour to practice shopping techniques.  Free for adults on Fridays, from March 8th to April 12th 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  Classes are FREE and are held at the YMCA of the Blue Water Area on 1525 Third Street, Port Huron.  Registration is open through March 15th, please reserve your spot at www.bluewaterymca.com or call Carol Bublitz at (810) 989-6935.   The program will be presented by MSU an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.  Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

St. Clair County manufacturer, P.J. Wallbank Springs, Inc., is once again expanding its operations in the Port Huron Industrial Park.  The company is investing $2.4 in new equipment and will be creating 40 additional new jobs to meet business demands of new contracts awarded. P.J. Wallbank Springs, Inc., founded in 1982, is the global leader in clutch return technology, specializing in spring pack design and manufacturing for automatic transmissions. An engineering-focused company, the organization started by designing and building its own proprietary manufacturing equipment to produce its spring packs, a strategy it still utilizes today.  The company is a tier one and tier two supplier to companies in South America, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and China.  The company currently exports more than 50 percent of its sales outside of the United States.  The company is being awarded a Michigan Business Development grant of $205,880 to assist with its expansion growth.  This funding is an increase to the company’s original 2016 expansion grant of $350,000.  The previous expansion has grown beyond the original project scope due to new business contracts awarded. Michigan was chosen for the expansion over competing sites in Germany and China.   “It is great to see to see the continued growth of P.J. Wallbank Springs, Inc., in the Port Huron Industrial Park.  The company has nearly 40 years of history in Port Huron and it seems like every year the company is expanding or improving their business operations and proudly showcasing Michigan-made products manufactured in the greater Port Huron region,” said Mayor, Pauline Repp.    “The Port Huron region continues to be a focal point for manufacturing growth.  We’re excited to see P.J. Wallbank Springs solidify its position in the community with its planned new investment and jobs, and we congratulate them on their success.” Said Dan Casey, CEO of the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County.   P.J. Wallbank Springs, Inc., will be seeking new employees for its 40 new hires and will be hosting a Career Fair on March 23rd, 2019 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  It will be held at 2121 Beard Street in Port Huron. For online information on careers with P.J. Wallbank Springs, Inc., visit: https://www.pjws.com/careers/.”

Do you need a good chuckle? How about a good belly laugh?  Blue Water Safe Horizons is will host its second annual “LOL Comedy Show” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 21 at Solitude Links Golf Course and Banquet Center, 5810 Flinchbaugh Rd. in Kimball Township.  Headlining this year’s fundraising event will be DJ Samar, a Michigan native and 30-year resident of Phoenix, Arizona, who performs at venues throughout both states. He is a regular performer at the Comedy Spot in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has also performed at Stand Up Live and Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy in Phoenix, among other venues. He also performs for numerous charity events.   Samar, who is also a professional golfer and member of the PGA, recently performed at PGA HOPE Foundation Comedy Fundraisers in Phoenix and Tucson.  “I am the stand-up comedian never seen on Comedy Central, HBO or even PBS, but I am seen wherever I am!” said Samar.  This comedy show will also feature some familiar faces, including local politicians and businessmen and women, including:

–Radio First/WPHM Personality Paul Miller

–SEMCO Director of Marketing Tim Lubbers
–Marysville Mayor Dan Damman

–Werth Production’s Ernest Werth-Toward

–And a number of other familiar faces!

The event will include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and a DJ.  Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals who wish to be a part of this event.  “Blue Water Safe Horizons deals with very, very serious issues every day of the year…there is no holiday break or summer vacation from domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse,” said Diane Baur, executive director of Blue Water Safe Horizons.   “We appreciate the support given to us over the years by the community and we hope to strengthen our relationships with our friends at this light-hearted and entertaining fundraising event because we all need to laugh once in a while.” Tickets are $50 each and are available for purchase online via EventBrite, or by contacting Blue Water Safe Horizons at (810) 989-5246.