The Port Huron Beautification Commission has announced a community planting day coming up next month. Each spring,the City of Port Huron Beautification Commission plants flowers
throughout downtown Port Huron, city parks, and community gardens. There are approximately
20 community wide flowerbeds, that according to beautification commissioner Alphonso Amos.
“…help with reforestation efforts, but also create a beautiful natural collage of colorful flowers
and plants.” Individuals, families, and community groups are invited to help plant flowers and
greens throughout the city of Port Huron. The community planting day will be held on Saturday,
May, 19 at 9 a.m. in front of the St. Clair County Courthouse. All ages are invited and
encouraged to volunteer and take part in the community-wide planting experience. For more
information on the Community Planting Day visit port huron dot.org/plantday.

Fort Gratiot will be seeing a new restaurant in place of the now closed Ruby Tuesday in front of Birchwood Mall.  According to Kristy Jones Fort Gratiot Township Community Development Coordinator, the current building will be demolished and a new structure will be the home of a Culver’s, well-known for their ButterBurgers, cheese curds and custard ice cream.  Jones stated that discussion concerning a Culver’s location began about three year ago, and when Ruby Tuesday closed nation-wide, that opened an available site with infrastructure in place.  It will be a while yet, as a site plan needs to be submitted and the demolition needs to take place.  Jones said the current building would not serve efficiently for Culver’s needs, the way the restaurant is set up and Culver’s offers a drive thru.   The first Culver’s was opened in 1984 in Wisconsin, and the menu offers along with the burgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, salads and home-style meals.

The Michigan Senate on Thursday adopted a resolution introduced by Sen. Dan Lauwers honoring lineworkers for the critical work they do constructing and maintaining America’s energy infrastructure.   Senate Resolution 37 recognizes April 18, 2019, as Lineworker Appreciation Day.  “There are over 115,000 highly trained and skilled lineworkers in the United States, servicing 9 million miles of wire,” said Lauwers, R-Brockway Township. “It is important for our state to recognize and express our appreciation to these brave and dedicated men and women who put their lives at risk to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of power to our communities.”  SR 37 acknowledges the lineworker profession has existed for as long as electricity has been a standard part of modern living, and that these men and women work under dangerous conditions, often in and around roadways.  “Lineworkers are often the first responders during catastrophic events, making sure the scene is safe and working around the clock to restore power after a storm emergency,” Lauwers said. “The Michigan Legislature has passed several public acts to require drivers to drive safely in work zones and provide penalties for those who do not respect these work zones.  “It is my hope that Lineworker Appreciation Day will raise awareness of the importance of these vital members of our community and the need for us all to make their job as safe as we can.”

If you have a passion for animals and are looking to make a difference, the St. Clair County Animal Control could use your help!  According to St. Clair County Administrator Controller Karry Hepting, there are a number of volunteer opportunities.  Those include:  Dog Walking,  Socializing Cats, Helping with the Adoption Process,  Coordinating and Assisting with Adoption and Fundraising Events, and much more.  Hepting says a volunteer orientation will be held at the Animal Control office at  3378 Griswold Street, on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.  All volunteers are required to submit to a background check, so you are asked to bring a copy of your driver’s license, or valid id, and you must be 18 year of age or older.  If you have questions, you may call Human Resources at 989-6910

Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) has announced its April 2019 Employee of the Month, Tammy Matich, RN, and its April 2019 Volunteer of the Month, Bernadine (Bernie) Lee. LHMC is honored to have a strong team of staff and volunteers working hard to deliver high-quality care to the Blue Water Area.  Tammy is a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and has been with LHMC since 1992. She was nominated by a patient’s family member who commented, “Best nurse ever – on her “A” game all day.  My son is usually crabby while in the hospital, but she was there and on top of everything.  Tammy does her job every well. As an LPN for 10 years and mother, I appreciate the level of care she provided to my family member.”  Bernie is a Courier and has been volunteering at LHMC since 1998.  She was nominated by a colleague who wrote, “Bernie is a great help in the Admitting Department as a courier.  We would pass in the hall where she is helping someone or just in the mail room taking care of the mail.  She is always pleasant and smiling.  Great to have her as a volunteer.”  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 Tammy and Bernie as we celebrate their accomplishments.  To learn more about the programs and services offered at Lake Huron Medical Center, visit www.mylakehuron.com.