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Anniversary Sale: Perfect Time To Advertise With 102.3FM WGRT

For small businesses and nonprofit organizations, advertising is absolutely vital to help grow your business or organization. People can’t support you if they don’t know you exist or what you have to offer.

The month of February is the perfect time to seek out the friendly, knowledgeable staff at 102.3FM WGRT to help you reach the needs of your organization, during their Sensational 32nd Anniversary Sale! Advertising prices are being rolled back to what they were in 1991. 

If you’re a business owner, nonprofit, or you would just like to advertise to promote an upcoming event, check out what makes WGRT stand out from other forms of advertising: 

  • Reliable and trustworthy with 32 years of on air experience.
  • A passion to support the business and nonprofit communities.
  • A 30 mile coverage radius from Port Huron, including Sarnia, Ontario.
  • Global streaming coverage with listeners from all over the world.
  • Surprisingly affordable rates. 

For more information, contact Vickie Lemonis at: (810) 987- 3200/vickie@wgrt.com 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

McLaren Port Huron Program For Joint Pain Begins This Week

There are approximately 15 million adults (1 in 4) who live with some type of arthritis or joint pain according to the CDC. It not only affects adults, but children can also have issues with joint pain and arthritis. 

The friendly staff at McLaren Port Huron are offering a free knee and hip pain program for those individuals who are interested. The program will begin Wednesday, January 25th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Charles Classroom. Guests are encouraged use the Rourke entrance upon arrival. 

Dr. Leonard Karadimas, orthopedic surgeon at McLaren, will be discussing the common causes of knee and hip pain, as well as treatment options to help improve your quality of life. There will be a boxed meal provided for those in attendance. 

Registration is required to attend so sign up today by calling Health Access at 1-800-228-1484

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Consumption Guidelines For Rainbow Smelt And Carp To Protect Your Health

Being located on the Great Lakes is a blessing for local fishermen, but it’s important to know the potential health effects of consuming certain types of fish in the area.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released updated information for their Eat Safe Fish guidelines which recommend limiting the amount of smelt and carp ingested from certain local areas. 

There have been elevated levels of perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS) found in the smelt as well as elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) found in carp. These chemicals can build up in the fish which then can cause a buildup in humans. The effects of these chemicals in humans aren’t fully known, but may cause neurotoxicity, thyroid disruption, and reproductive toxicity, to name a few. 

For a complete list of areas that are safe or unsafe, visit: michigan.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan Launches New Workplace Mental Health Hub And Webinar Series

Mental health is possibly the most important component of overall health. The way you think affects everything else in your life. The stigma associated with mental health sometimes keeps individuals from seeking the help they need. 

To support mental health and the wellbeing of those in Michigan, a centralized workplace mental health hub has been created by the Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). 

The hub will share resources and strategies aimed at employees and employers to address mental health in the workplace. It was found through studies conducted by LEO that employers who invest in their employees’ mental health saw improved employee satisfaction, increased productivity, as well as reduced absenteeism and increased productivity.   

The state also announced a 30-min webinar series moderated by LEO’s Deputy Director of Labor, Sean Egan that will discuss improving mental health in the workplace. The webinar will feature input from experts in the field. You can join in on Thursday, January 19th, at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, visit: Michigan.gov/workplacementalhealth.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Kate’s Downtown Offers Charcuterie Workshop

Charcuterie boards seem to be all of the rage lately at parties, gatherings, and events. Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn how to put one together for your next gathering? 

A charcuterie board is a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts beautifully arranged on a wooden board or serving tray. There are many variations depending on who made it. 

Kate’s Downtown, located at 231 Huron Ave, Port Huron will be offering their second Charcuterie Board Workshop February 3rd and February 24th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The reservations are on a first come first serve basis so act fast. Kate’s will be teaching you how to prepare the board, hints on what and where to buy, as well as pairing flavors and more. Those who attend the workshop will also receive a complimentary glass of wine, and a 9 -11 inch wood board.  

The event is $65 per person, so if you would like to register you can message them on Facebook or email them at katesplacedowntown@gmail.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sherman Woods Residents 2022 Red Kettle Drive Continues To Grow

Each holiday season since 2016, Sherman Woods Homeowners Association have volunteered their time to help assist the Port Huron Salvation Army with its Red Kettle Drive fundraising campaign. 

The 2022 Red Kettle Christmas Season bell ringing saw them raise $5,789, with a total of $33,957 raised over the past seven years. 

Sherman Woods is known for its beautiful and elaborate Christmas lights and decorations during the holiday season, which draws in people from all over the Blue Water Area. It’s the kindness of these visitors that made it all possible through their generous donations.

The month of December saw Sherman Woods residents volunteering their time each weekend to reach their goal. “We are thankful to our residents who volunteer their time to ring the bell and man the kettle during a busy Christmas season. In addition , we appreciate the generosity of all of the visitors to our neighborhood who contribute to the campaign each year,” says Fred Kemp, president of the Sherman Woods Homeowners Association.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell