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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

Find Out A Local Port Huron Business’s Connection To Murder And Mystery

Have you ever been watching your favorite true crime television shows, or following a particular court case and felt like you could solve the case in no time? Well now you can put your detective skills to the test at an upcoming event set to grace the Blue Water Area. 

On Friday, January 13th, City Flats Hotel in partnership with The Hallway Entertainment, will be hosting their Ballroom Murder Mystery event. Guests will have to find fingerprints, weapons, and DNA evidence to unravel the murder mystery. 

Tickets will include a buffet dinner at the City Flats Ballroom, one hour murder mystery game and one free drink, with a cash bar available at the end. Guests who book a room at City Flats hotel during the event will receive 20% off of their stay for the night. 

Tickets are $49 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

For tickets, visit: bookeo.com/hallway.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Opportunity For Local Artists To Enter New Port Huron Museums Exhibit

The Port Huron Museums will have a new art exhibit coming March 31st, and local artists are welcome and encouraged to submit their work.

The new exhibit titled, “Portraits of Port Huron” will feature a combination of art from the Port Huron Museums collections as well as newly submitted art with the focus of showing off the people of Port Huron.  

A variety of mediums will be on display, from traditional oil and watercolor paintings, to ink drawing, and photography. There will also be some interactive elements as well for the guests to experience. The goal of the new exhibit will be to highlight the evolution of portraiture.

Artists of all experience levels are invited to submit their work, with the option of offering it for sale to the public. The deadline for submissions is February 28th, after which, those who have been selected will be notified of their inclusion to the new exhibit. 

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org/portrait.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Recall On Gas Ranges Sold At Popular Retail Stores

We all probably have an electric or gas range and oven in our homes for cooking and preparing meals for our families. Could your gas range be a potential health hazard for your home? Due to a recall, it may be a very real risk to you and your loved ones.

There has been a recall of approximately 28,000 ZLINE gas ranges, due to the oven emitting dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that displaces oxygen in the blood and deprives the heart, brain, and other vital organs of oxygen, resulting in death within minutes.

 The ZLINE gas ranges were sold at Best Buy, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and The Range Hood stores nationwide and online. The ranges were sold from February 2019 through December 2022.

The recall affects model numbers: RG30, RGS-30, RGB-30, RG36, RGS-36, and RGB-36.

For more details and information, visit: cpsc.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Hosts 21st Annual MLK Jr. Day Celebration

“I have a dream that one day my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King Jr. I Have A Dream Speech

These are the words from one of the nations most well known speeches, by one of the nations most well known historical figures, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

With the observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 16th, St. Clair County Community College (SC4) will be hosting their 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The event will be held at the SC4 Fine Arts Theater from 6PM – 7:30PM. 

The goal of the event is to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, as well as to remind us of the importance of accepting individuals who are different from ourselves.An excellent event for students and those who may not be aware of the teachings of Dr. King to be a part of. 

For more information, email: dei@sc4.edu or call (810) 989-5564.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Age Gracefully By Staying Hydrated Says Study

To be young, healthy, and beautiful for as long as possible is the goal of many. A new study reveals a possible secret to making it a reality.

A study published in eBioMedicine involving 11, 225 adults over a 30 year period, has revealed that those who stay well-hydrated are typically healthier than those who do not. Researchers say that well hydrated individuals develop fewer chronic conditions, and tend to live longer as well.

The findings show that higher levels of serum sodium could most likely be the cause. Serum sodium levels go up when fluid intake decreases. To combat the aging process and the onset of chronic illness or disease, be mindful to drink water, as well as consuming fruits and vegetables with a high water content. 

Recommended fluid intake for women is around 1.5 – 2.2 liters of fluids daily and 2 – 3 liters for men according to the National Academies of Medicine.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell