Food Safety Tips For The Holidays
With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, families will be gathering to celebrate. Food is a big part of the holiday festivities, so to make sure everyone has an enjoyable time without any foodborne illnesses, here are a few tips to keep your family meals safe.
- Make sure that all food and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized
- Be sure to keep foods and utensils separate from each other if they have been exposed to raw meats or blood.
- Cook and heat food to the proper temperatures to kill any bacteria that may be lurking.
- After food is prepared, be sure to cover and refrigerate foods quickly.
Symptoms of foodborne illness include vomiting, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. If you or your family show signs of any of these symptoms after or during dinner, be sure to contact your local physician or medical facility.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Rep. Beeler Elected Assistant Republican Leader
State Rep. Andrew Beeler of Port Huron, will be the assistant Republican leader in the Michigan House of Representatives during the 2023-2024 term which begins in January.
Duties that Beeler will be required to undertake include developing core policy initiatives of the caucus as well as opposing harmful proposals pushed by Gov. Whitmer and the House Democrats. On Tuesday, Beeler was elected to his second term in the House, where he will represent the new 64th District, which includes parts of St. Clair and Sanilac counties.
Upon receiving the news, Beeler had this to say, “I’m grateful to my colleagues for entrusting me to help lead our caucus as we stand up for the people of Michigan and fight the governor’s extreme agenda in the years ahead.”
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Port Huron Schools Receive Robotics Funding
The opportunity for our children to learn new and cutting edge technology is critical in today’s day and age. Port Huron Schools are now able to continue their robotics program with the help of grants received from the Port Huron Schools Endowment Fund (PHSEF) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
The PHS Endowment Fund granted $6,898 for the enhancement of the robotics programs at the elementary and middle school levels. The MDE grant was contingent on matching funds, which were met, enabling additional elementary and middle school robotics programs as well as updating current programs.
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Catherine Woolman says, “Every student has access to robotics programming this year, which allows students at all levels to further pursue their interest in this field.”
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
The City of Flint Looks To Redevelop Former Buick City Site
The Buick City site was the former home of Buick Motor Company up until 2010, and has since sat vacant. There are currently plans in place to turn it into an in-demand, move-in ready facility. As one of the most blighted and contaminated industrial sites in the state, redevelopment has now become a top priority for the state of Michigan and the city of Flint.
The Flint Commerce Center, an entity of Ashley Capital, plans to turn the facility into a 275,000-square-foot industrial building that, when fully developed, will represent one of the largest investments for the north side of Flint in decades. The facility is expected to generate up to $300 million and create between 2,000-3,000 new jobs.
In addition to getting rid of the blight and contamination, the facility will also address the shortage of industrial space as well as offering opportunities to attract new business to the state.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Visit The Moon With St. Clair County Community College
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hop in a space shuttle and blast off into the unknown regions of space? St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is offering a simulated experience for those who have always wanted to visit and explore the moon.
Mission: Lunar Quest begins Saturday, December 10th, from 10 AM – 12:30 PM at the Challenger Learning Center located on the college campus. The event is limited to the first 34 individuals who register so be sure to sign up quickly. Tickets are $25 per person and those aged 10 and up are welcome.
The fully immersive experience will allow guests to fly to the moon to locate a long-term human habitat, commands and assist Mission Control, or board the spacecraft as an astronaut. You will also be able to make critical decisions to avoid a potential catastrophe.
The Challenger Center is one of 40 centers worldwide, and the only one of its kind in the state of Michigan.
For registration and more information visit: Mission: Lunar Quest Registration
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell