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SC4 Hosts Film Discussion

Port Huron, MI — As part of their recognition of Black History Month, St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron is offering a special event to discuss the film, A Continuing Series of Small Indignities. The discussion will take place on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25th.

The film, made by Michael Pfaendtner, may be viewed prior to the event on Vimeo. The documentary is based on the reflections of Rodney Harris, a retail management worker in Macomb County. The theme of the film is Harris’ lifelong challenges because of his race. Harris, along with the filmmaker will be part of the discussion panel.

Also on the panel will be Dofonso Fernando, military veteran, SC4 Alumnus, and current Ferris State University student. Fernando will offer his perspective as a recent graduate of SC4 pursuing educational and career goals.

The presentation is offered by SC4’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the SC4 Democratic Learning Committee. It is open to students, faculty, staff, and the community. Information about signing up for the presentation is at WGRT.com.

To reserve your spot and receive login information, email dei@sc4.edu

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Ice Continues to Menace Riverfront Property Along the St. Clair River

This has been a stressful winter for many St. Clair County residents living along the southern stretch of the St. Clair River. High water, strong winds, and a whole lot of ice are causing major flooding issues on waterfront property.

The St. County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has had their hands full in 2020 and now in 2021, and they are issuing daily reports on the state of the flooding situation. A report early this week indicated that waters had risen sharply in the stretch from St. Clair to Lake Huron.

An international ice-cutting effort was underway with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Hollyhock and Morro Bay and Canadian Coast Guard Cutter Griffin on the job. The cutters work to try to keep the water flowing and reduce flooding. The situation is under constant monitoring by county, state, federal, and international partners.

Citizens with damage from the ice and flooding are asked to use online self-reporting options. Links to Be Ready St. Clair County can be found below. As of early this week, 22 reports of damage have been made.

https://www.facebook.com/BeReadyStClairCounty

https://www.bereadystclaircounty.org/

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Closings for Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Closings for Wednesday, February 17th

St. Clair County:

Algonac Community Schools

Capac Community Schools

East China School District

East Shore Leadership Academy

Holy Cross Catholic

Marysville Public Schools

Memphis Community Schools

New Life Christian Academy

Port Huron Area School District – Closed for all students both Hybrid and Virtual – no Zooms

St. Clair TEC

St. Clair County CMH: St. Clair County Community Mental Health will be open. However, its CIS program closed. There will be no agency transportation available. Employees are to report to work.

St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Academy

Yale School District

 

 

 

Sanilac County

Brown City Schools

Carsonville – Port Sanilac

Croswell-Lexington Schools

Peck Community Schools

Sanilac Career Center & Special Ed

 

4-H Auction Raises Support for 4-H Clubs and Charity

The St. Clair County 4-H Council Virtual online Auction will be Thursday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. and go through Saturday the 27th at 1:00 p.m. at this link Virtual 4-H Auction site  Items can be, safe no contact, picked up at the Fair Office in Marysville on February 27 from 2pm – 6pm and February 28 from 9am – noon.    Exact cash or check payment only.

It’s a fun way to get into the spirit of 4-H by bidding on some great items that have been donated. 50% of the proceeds go back to 4-H clubs that secure the items and 50% will go to a local food pantry or charity with the greatest need.

4-H provides fun, educational opportunities that become the foundation for a lifetime of success.  Program areas ranging from science and technology to clothing and textiles, and so much more are available to our youth.  You have an opportunity to support the St. Clair County 4-H Program by bidding this annual auction.

Some items include: Top Bar Beehive, grow unit and supplies to start your garden, art and craft items, gift baskets, and many other items too.

For donations or questions, please contact the MSU Extension office at (810) 989-6935 and ask for Lori Warchuck.

Submitted by St. Clair County 4-H Council

Dr. Reddy & Dr. Mercatante Receive Nasr Award for Community Service

The St. Clair County Medical Society (SCCMS) awards its prestigious Dr. Bassam Nasr Community Service Leader Award each year, and the 2021 honorees are Dr. Sushma Reddy and Dr. Annette Mercatante.

The SCCMS is made up of physicians from around the Blue Water Area who come together for philanthropy, professional development, and socialization. The Nasr award is named after the late Dr. Bassam Nasr, a local gastroenterologist, philanthropist, and one of the co-founders of Physician Healthcare Network.

Dr. Reddy was recognized as “one of the most dedicated volunteers our medical community has ever known.” She has led community health efforts such as The Blue Water Walking Club and the Walk for Summer Reading, and she has been a volunteer at the People’s Clinic for over 15 years.

Dr. Mercatante was noted as meeting the challenge of leading throughout the pandemic with “expertise, fast and precise decision making, and the swift actions needed to maximize available resources to care for COVID-19 patients.” Her colleagues in the SCCMS describe her leadership as “tireless, and her expertise has been a vital factor in minimizing the number
of COVID deaths in our community.”

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Innovative New Playgrounds Coming to Lighthouse and Palmer Parks

Port Huron, MI — Being a kid in Port Huron is about to be even more fun. Both Lighthouse Park and Palmer Park are getting new playground equipment. Renderings of the proposed playgrounds show equipment that children may have only dreamed could be in their neighborhood parks.

The equipment shown for Palmer Park is large enough to accommodate up to 120 children. Palmer Park is the home of a popular summer childcare program and a hub for activity with sports courts, Sprout City, which is a child-size simulated city, and a large hillside slide. The new play structure will resemble a figure eight and be handicap accessible. There is only one other structure like it in the nation.

With the Port Huron Recreation Department seeking to make each park a separate destination and make recreation accessible to everyone, the outdated playground equipment at Lighthouse Park is also being replaced and will resemble a light house. New bathrooms are also under construction at Lighthouse Park.

The new equipment is being funded with a combination of grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, private donors, and city funds.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland