FAITH Falcons (which stands for Faithfully Assisting In Teaching Homeschoolers) will again be offering spring sports for both boys & girls.  The group plans to have Varsity Boys Baseball, Varsity Boys Golf & Varsity Girls Soccer.  If there is enough interest in a younger boys baseball team, or a younger girls soccer team, we will have those teams, as well.  If you are interested in the younger teams, please register as that is the only way we know if there is enough interest (must be age 10 by 9/1/18 to register for the younger teams).  Information letters for each of the above listed sports can be found by register online.  Registration will continue through February 15th and practices will begin in March.  If you have any questions, please call- Deanna Ervin – FAITH Athletic Director – 810-625-2109.

Enjoy the early morning sunrise over the beautiful St. Clair River during the Rise & Shine 5K run/2 Mile walk on Saturday, May 4 at 7 a.m., along the River Walk in front of the YMCA at 1525 3rd Street in Port Huron.  Project Graduation is focused on providing the Senior All Night Party which happens right after Commencement each year.  The goal of Project Graduation is to provide a safe and fun opportunity for our newest alumni to celebrate their graduation with inflatables, laser tag, a casino, DJ, hypnotist and opportunities to win awesome prizes.   Early signup cost is $20.00, you can register online at www.runsignup.com.  Price increases to $25.00 after January 26, 2019 and $30.00 after April 1, 2019 through race day.  Special pricing for K-12 students.

One of the easiest ways to save money, according to General Manager, Corey Curtis at the Port Huron Township Menards is to save energy at home. He says, you can start by simply paying attention. People who are aware of roughly how much energy they use typically use less energy than those who aren’t mindful.
BE AWARE OF ELECTRONICS – Electronic devices draw power whenever plugged in, even if they’re turned off. TVs, video players, game consoles, laptops, phone chargers and other electronics are the biggest culprits. Plug them into a power strip that’s on a timer.   CHANGE FURNACE FILTERS – A furnace is the biggest energy consumer in a home.  When dust builds up on the filter, the system has to work harder and longer to draw in
return air. Check the filter often and replace it with a new one when you see gunk build-up.   PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR THERMOSTAT – The optimal winter thermostat settings are 68 degrees (day) and 55 degrees (night). If those numbers seem chilly, throw on a sweater, put a heavy blanket on your bed and let this fact warm you up: Turning down the heat 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours every night can save 5 to 15 percent on your monthly
heating bill. Control the temperature with your smartphone or a programmable thermostat.   WARM UP YOUR WATER HEATER – To reduce hot water use, wrap your water heater with an insulation jacket and cover the first 6 feet of water pipes connected to the heater with pipe insulation. Then, turn down the temperature.  BE SMART ABOUT LIGHTING – You’ve heard it before, but LED bulbs will save you big bucks. Replace your home’s incandescent light bulbs with LEDs and you’ll save!   WRAP YOUR WINDOWS – Use a window insulator kit with thin, plastic sheeting, similar to adding an extra pane of glass in terms of insulation.   STOP AIR LEAKS – Electrical outlets are common areas where heat escapes and cold air enters. To beef up insulation, remove the outlet’s cover plate, spray in a foam sealant and install a foam gasket over the outlet. Front doors can be another problem spot. Install weather stripping and replace it every few years. The majority of a home’s heat escapes
through the attic and basement. Reduce air leakage by sealing cracks with a foam gun and sealant: Put your hand in every corner and crevice to feel for cold air, then spray away.   USE YOUR MICROWAVE MORE – It’s more energy efficient than your stove. When you do use the oven, don’t let it heat longer than necessary and be sure the door’s seal is sound so heat won’t escape. Also, keep your stovetop clean to radiate heat more efficiently.  LET YOUR WASHER HELP DRY YOUR CLOTHES – Dryers can use the most energy of all household appliances, so add an extra spin cycle when washing to help wring out excess moisture from clothes. And remember to remove the lint from your dryer’s filter, which helps clothes dry more efficiently

The Port Huron Police Department continues investigating an officer-involved shooting on Pine Grove Avenue between Church and Elmwood Street.  In an email from Captain Marcy Kuehn, she stated that 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 21-year-old, white male, Lexington resident stabbing himself in the parking lot.  The caller who didn’t know the man, described an attempted carjacking in the parking lot before the suspect began walking south on Pine Grove Avenue.  Officers arrived and stopped to talk to the suspect.  The suspect, who was armed with a knife and covered in blood, charged the officers in an aggressive manner.  Multiple commands were given to drop the knife, but the suspect refused.  One of the officers, according to Kuehn, acting in self defense, shot the suspect multiple times.  As of Sunday, the suspect continues to be in critical but stable condition  Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call the Port Huron Police Department at 810-984-2378.

Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Radiation oncology (radiation therapy) is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. A radiation oncologist may use radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a cancer patient’s pain.  The ACR is the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body, with over 700 accredited sites, and 30 years of accreditation experience. The ACR seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting specific Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards developed by ACR after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified radiation oncologists and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Radiation Oncology Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.  The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.  To learn more about the programs and services offered at Lake Huron Medical Center, visit www.mylakehuron.com.