The Knights are responsible for at least one ultrasound in every state, as well as in Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, Peru, and Africa.  Recently the Marysville Knights and St. Eds on the Lake Councils spearheaded an effort with other local councils to give a second machine to Spero to replace their old one.  Since 2009, the Knights of Columbus have donated ultrasound machines to pro-life pregnancy centers in a bid to give more women a choice alternative to abortion. The program, called “In His Image,” provides grants to pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) in order to replace ultrasound machines, which cost about $40,000 each.  Ultrasounds are a vital component of whether women choose abortion. When women see their baby on ultrasound, it dramatically influences them. They see the science that there IS a tiny person growing very rapidly, heart beating, THEIR baby often fully formed.  Women seeking an abortion need ultrasound to confirm a viable pregnancy. If non-viable, abortion is unnecessary. So many pregnancies end in miscarriage (between 20-30%) or have other medical conditions, that women may not need an abortion.  Now let me say that abortion is never necessary to save the life of a woman. A valid medical treatment would be to try to save BOTH, which may result in the unintentional death of the baby in ectopic pregnancy, or a woman in the operating room delivery her baby. Viable pregnancy through ultrasound confirms heartbeat, intrauterine placement, and gestational age.  Technology changes rapidly and the machines are very fragile, so new machines are needed at least every 5 years to get the best pictures.  The entire community is invited to a public Dedication on Wed. April 17, 4:00-5:30pm at the pregnancy center. And there is also an Open House Fri. April 26, 8am-2pm

Check your spots and prevent melanoma. Lake Huron Medical Center, in conjunction with the American Academy of Dermatology, invites you to attend a FREE Skin Cancer Screening. Local dermatologists will be on hand to discuss skin cancer concerns and provide a suspicious spot check.  Screening can find skin cancer at an early stage when chances for treatment success are much better. The free skin cancer screening will be held at the North Campus of Lake Huron Medical Center on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Lake Huron Medical Center is encouraging all residents of our community to come out for this FREE screening. As leaders in cancer care, it is our responsibility to keep you safe; starting with prevention. To register for this program, please call (toll-free): 888-637-2963. Registration is required for this event.
Named the “best in cancer care” by the Commission on Cancer, Lake Huron Cancer Center has
been recognized year after year for providing high quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered
care to oncology patients and their families for more than 40 years. To learn more about Lake
Huron Cancer Center, please visit Lake Huron Medical Center online at mylakehuron.com.

The three men accused of breaking into Fronney’s Foods in Capac Sunday night were arraigned yesterday in 72^nd District Court in Port Huron.  Maliek Davis, 26 and Jalen Richardson, 25, both of Novi and Dezhon Colson, 23, of Detroit are all charged with breaking and entering a building with intent, possession of burglary tools and malicious destruction of property.  Deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Fronney’s at about 10:00 p.m. Sunday on a breaking and entering alarm.  When they arrived, along with troopers from the Michigan State Police, it was discovered the building had been broken into.  A review of surveillance cameras provided a description of the suspect vehicle, along with a license plate.  A be on the lookout (BOL) broadcast was sent out through the region for that vehicle.  About an hour and a half later, the suspect vehicle was stopped by the Wixom and Walled Lake Police Departments in Oakland County.  The suspects were taken into custody.  Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office went to the Wixom Police Department and took custody the three suspects, who were transported to the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center.  The suspects are lodged at the IDC, each with a $100,000 bond.  Their next court appearance is a probable cause hearing at 9:00 a.m. on April 16^th.

The Blue Water Convention Center at 800 Harker Street in Port Huron will play host to the annual crafts, art, food and demonstrations on Saturday, April 13.  According to St. Clair County Administrator Karry Hepting, the convention center has reinvented the show to a festival celebrating local artisans who hand make their arts and crafts.  The 20,000 square foot space will be filled with artisans with a fresh cocktails from the Garden Bar as well as craft beer from the Hops Bar.  While you shop she says you can see interactive demonstrations.  The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – admission cost is $5 – children 12 and under are free.  Demonstrations and entertainment include a kids corner – yoga – Henna body and face painting, karaoke and Art Studio 1219 will have demonstrations at various times throughout the day, as well as many other exhibits.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed four additional measles cases, bringing the state total to 34 for this year. The newly confirmed cases were all in Oakland County, bringing the case count to 33 in Oakland County and one in Wayne County. Infected individuals range in age from 8 months to 63.  This is the highest number of measles in the state since 1991 when 65 cases were reported. So far this year, there have been 387 cases of measles confirmed in 15 states.

MDHHS is working closely with Oakland and Wayne county health departments to identify possible exposure locations. Known exposure sites in Oakland County are listed at Oakgov.com/health. Additional sites of potential exposures may be identified.

April 1

• Yeshivas Darchei Torah School, 21550 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

March 29

• Congregation B’Nai Israel: 15400 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
• Bais Haknesses Hagrah, 14561 W. Lincoln Blvd., Oak Park, 7 – 10 a.m.
• Beaumont Medical Building, 1st Floor: 3535 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, 2:30 – 5 p.m.
• Yeshivas Darchei Torah School, 21550 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

March 28

• Bais Haknesses Hagrah: 14561 W. Lincoln Blvd., Oak Park, 7 – 10 a.m.
• Yeshivas Darchei Torah School: 21550 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Congregation B’Nai Israel: 15400 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The measles vaccine is highly effective and very safe. A single dose of measles vaccine protects about 95 percent of children, but after two doses, almost 100 percent are immune. The first of two routine childhood measles vaccine doses is given at 12-15 months of age. A second vaccine dose is given before the start of kindergarten, between ages 4 and 6. MDHHS follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and does not recommend routine measles vaccinations for children less than 12 months of age unless there is a suspected measles exposure; there is thought to be an imminent measles exposure such as being in areas of known measles; or international travel planned.  For international travel, infants as young as 6 months should be vaccinated against measles. Measles vaccine, or other acceptable documentation of immunity to measles, is recommended for all persons travelling internationally.  You cannot get measles from the vaccine. It is effective when given within 72 hours of exposure to prevent illness. In addition, immune globulin (Ig) treatment is effective within six days of exposure for high-risk individuals. Talk to your healthcare provider to determine if immune globulin is right for you.  High-risk individuals include those who are unvaccinated or unsure about vaccination status, pregnant women and those who are immune-compromised (have a weakened immune system due to illness and diseases like HIV, malnutrition and/or medications).  The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) is offering vaccination at their offices in Southfield and Pontiac on Monday, 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.. For more information, call 800-848-5533. Please note these offices are not testing centers:

• North Oakland Health Center, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
• South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air.  The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person was present. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:

• High fever (may spike to over 104˚F).
• Cough.
• Runny nose.
• Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis).
• Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin.
• A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms, and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin.

If symptoms develop, residents are urged to call their doctor or emergency room before arriving so they can take precautions to prevent exposure to other individuals.  For more information about measles, visit CDC.gov/measles. For more information about Michigan’s current measles outbreak, visit Michigan.gov/MeaslesOutbreak.

Thursday, May 2, 2019 has been established by the United States Congress as the National Day of Prayer.  This first Thursday in May is set aside to remember our spiritual heritage and the foundation our country was built upon.  Tens of thousands of prayer events are planned across the country.  In churches, parks and on courthouse steps, citizens will be praying for our nation, government leaders, media, military, schools, churches, businesses and families.  The National Day of Prayer was established as an annual event in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The observance of the National Day of Prayer is founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.  All Americans are encouraged to gather publicly to worship and pray for our land.  Visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org to learn more.  The national theme for 2019 is “Love One Another” and is based on the verse from John 13:34 which states: “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.”  Operation Transformation, along with Blue Water Area Churches, is sponsoring a time of prayer for people to come together and corporately pray for our nation, community, churches and family.  Please join with us.  The service is free and open to all:

• Noon Prayer Service from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on May 2nd inside at the Port Huron MOC Auditorium, 100 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron. Various pastors will be leading times of prayer for specific areas. Special music will be provided by the New Life Christian Academy Choir.
• A Prayer Breakfast for community leaders and ministers (by invitation only) will be held in the morning at McMorran Place.

For more information, call Operation Transformation at 810-966-8660.  “Operation Transformation’s purpose is to work together with civic, church, business and service organizations to develop ways to meet the many needs of the citizens of our community.”