Oldies Get Goodies Program Offers Free Goodie Bags For Local Seniors

When we reach a certain age life moves at a different pace. Some are not able to do the things they once did or go the places they used to go, but that doesn’t mean that our senior population doesn’t still enjoy a good time or a good gift. 

The Port Huron Recreation Department along with the Blue Water Lodge have put together a program that is sure to put a smile on their faces. 

The “Oldies Get Goodies” program will cater to residents of Port Huron, Port Huron Township, Fort Gratiot, Burtchville Twp., and Clyde Twp. A free goodie bag will be delivered to your door weekly for four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 29th, until February 19th. 

The bags will contain items such as journals, puzzles, gardening kits and more! The registration deadline ends tomorrow. Those who are interested can register at porthuronrec.com. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Right To Life of Michigan Offers Scholarship Opportunity

Students looking for extra scholarship funds have the potential to earn up to $750 through the Right to Life of Michigan (RLM) Educational Fund.

RLM will award $500 to any pro life Michigan student to be used towards tuition, books, or other supplies. In addition, Right to Life of St. Clair County will award a $250 scholarship to the winner that is chosen in the local contest. 

To be eligible, students will have to fill out an application and provide a list of his/her participation in pro life activities. They must also submit a 300-400 word essay about what the next generation can do to promote a positive pro life message. 

The winner will be selected by the state committee, with an excerpt of the winning essay being shared in the (RLM) news as well as their website.

To find out more, visit: rtl.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Consumption Guidelines For Rainbow Smelt And Carp To Protect Your Health

Being located on the Great Lakes is a blessing for local fishermen, but it’s important to know the potential health effects of consuming certain types of fish in the area.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released updated information for their Eat Safe Fish guidelines which recommend limiting the amount of smelt and carp ingested from certain local areas. 

There have been elevated levels of perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS) found in the smelt as well as elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) found in carp. These chemicals can build up in the fish which then can cause a buildup in humans. The effects of these chemicals in humans aren’t fully known, but may cause neurotoxicity, thyroid disruption, and reproductive toxicity, to name a few. 

For a complete list of areas that are safe or unsafe, visit: michigan.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

A Fair Tax Plan For Seniors Proposed By Reps. Beeler, Schuette

State Reps. Andrew Beeler and Bill G. Schuette announce their plan to provide tax relief to Michigan families.

The Republican legislators feel that their proposal is a far better plan than what the Democrats have on the table, and will take effect sooner than later. 

“Struggling Michiganders shouldn’t have to wait for help just because Democrats want to drag their feet, nor should some senior citizens be put at a disadvantage for political reasons,” says Beeler. 

Beeler’s House Bill 4008 would offer seniors 67 and up a $40,000 deduction for single filers or $80,000 for couples filing jointly on all income. It would also enable seniors ages 62 to 66 to deduct public or private retirement income that would increase with the rate of inflation. 

The proposed plan would take effect in the 2023 tax year, as opposed to the Democrats plan for a gradual phase-in.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

 

Learn Professional Pitching With MLB Player Paul Fry

Baseball, America’s favorite pastime. From the little leagues to the pros, those involved with the sport of baseball are engaging in a sport that began in the early 1800’s and is still thriving today.

If you or a loved one enjoys the game of baseball, specifically the pitcher position, you won’t want to miss this upcoming pitching clinic hosted by St. Clair County Community College (SC4). The clinic begins Saturday, January 21st, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

The event is open to the first 50 individuals to register so act fast. The instructor will be MLB pitcher, Paul Fry of the Toronto Blue Jays. The clinic will be for those ages 8 – 18, with a registration fee of $20.

Fry will be signing autographs at the SC4 Fieldhouse starting at 12 p.m. 

For more information, visit: sc4.edu.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar Is Coming To Town

With the winter blahs beginning to affect the community more and more each day, the City of St. Clair is looking to bring some fun to warm up the dreariness that comes with a long winter.

Presented by St. Clair’s Chamber of Commerce, the Icy Bazaar will take place January 20th – 22nd, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. 

Each day will feature a particular event or activity. On Friday there will be live ice carvings. Saturday is the biggest day of the festival, and will feature the speed ice carving competition, airbrush face painting, live circus acts, as well as music from the Bloodstone Judas Priest Tribute Band. On Sunday, the last day of the festival, there will be fireworks and music by the Detroit Rock City Kiss Tribute Band. 

For more information, visit their Facebook Page at: St. Clair’s Icy Bazaar.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell