There is a great program coming up this Thursday at the Marysville Library.  According to St. Clair County administrator Karry Hepting the library is presenting “Helping Birds Through Winter”, featuring Wild Birds Unlimited of Macomb.   It will take place on Thursday, January 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will answer questions such as “do birds need our help to make it through the winter”.   The event will discuss bird survival skills, impacts to their environment and how our choices in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers can make a difference.  The public is invited to attend at no cost, however registration is required as the event is limited to 30 participants.  Registration according to Hepting can be accomplished by call the library Main Branch, or logging on to the library’s website and registering there.  Marysville Library is located at 1175 Delaware in Marysville.

The suspect in an officer-involved shooting on Pine Grove Avenue between Church and Elmwood Street has been arraigned.   On Saturday, January 5^th at 7:16 a.m. Port Huron Police Officers were dispatched to the McDonalds at 2509 Pine Grove Avenue on a report of a man stabbing himself in the parking lot.   The suspect, who was armed with a knife and covered in blood, charged the officers in an aggressive manner.  According to Police Captain March Kuehn, one of the officers, acting in self defense, shot the suspect multiple times.   On Friday, January 11, Genio Scott Morgan, a 21 year old from Lexington was arraigned on one count of carjacking; two counts of a dangerous weapon-carrying with unlawful intent, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of resisting and obstructing and habitual offender.  A bond of half million dollars cash surety was set set.  Morgan is in the custody of the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and a pre-hearing date is set for Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Lake Huron Foundation (LHF) has announced Chandra Gruber as the new Director, effective December 31, 2018. In her role, Ms. Gruber is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, strategic plan and financial viability of the Foundation.  Ms. Gruber brings more than 20 years of combined corporate and non-profit organizational leadership, program development experience, fundraising and grantmaking experience. She succeeds Laura Cottengim, who held the position for three and a half years, co-leading efforts to re-locate the People’s Clinic for Better Health to expand services offerings to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the most vulnerable members of the local community. During her tenure, both individuals served and assets tripled in size. “I can’t express enough gratitude for the privilege of serving this foundation or for the successes we have all achieved together throughout the past three years,” said Laura Cottengim, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Lake Huron Medical Center. “Chandra’s leadership, sincere appreciation for our culture and proven track record for fostering relationships that deliver positive outcomes will ensure Lake Huron Foundation continues to serve those most in need for many years to come.”  Ms. Cottengim will continue to serve as a member of the Lake Huron Foundation Governing Board and the Director of Business Development and Marketing for Lake Huron Medical Center in a full-time capacity.  “I would like to thank Laura for her dedication, commitment and passion to keeping the mission of the Foundation moving forward. I am excited to help further advance the important and impactful work of the Foundation and the People’s Clinic for Better Health. I look forward to collaborating with local leaders and stakeholders to enhance our sustaining partnerships with community organizations and donors, and identify and cultivate new relationships to ensure our organizational sustainability.” said Ms. Gruber. “Continuing the legacy of the foundation and its assets, including the People’s Clinic for Better Health, are of the utmost importance.”  “We are excited to have Chandra leading the foundation’s initiatives” said Jennifer Smith- Deegan, Chair of the Lake Huron Foundation Board. “Her experience and proven track record will ensure we continue to meet our standards for delivering high-quality patient care.”  Previously, Ms. Gruber was the Director of Corporate and Foundation Giving for Children’s Heartlink in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She also held foundation and giving positions at General Motors Foundation in Detroit, Michigan and St. Jude Medical in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems from Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Port Huron Schools Early Childhood Center is registering students now for 2019 programs. Tuition-based 3 and 4 year old students have the option of enrolling and attending on an ongoing basis with no designated time frame. Qualifying GSRP (Great Start Readiness Students) 4 year olds must be that age by September 1, 2019 to enroll and attend in Fall 2019. Students may reside either in or out of the Port Huron Schools district. Registration is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling (810) 984-6537 or going to the Early Childhood Center at 2400 Garfield St. in Port Huron for assistance. The Early Childhood Center page on
the phasd.us website also has an enrollment contact form.
To enroll, the following are required:
● Photo ID
● 2 proofs of residency
● birth certificate
● immunization records
● proof of income (GSRP only)

State Representative Gary Eisen was sworn in for his first term as representative of the 81^st District this week. Administering the Oath of Office was Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman on the House Floor. Rep. Eisen was joined at the rostrum by his wife Annie. To contact his office, people may call 517-373-1790 or email GaryEisen@house.mi.gov.