updated Monday, February 8 @ 6:57 a.m.
COUNCILS LEAD WAY IN LIST OF MEETINGS
Local governmental meetings today include the Port Huron Area School District Board of Education whose members may choose a search firm to help in finding a new Superintendent. The sale of property is also an action item before the board. The meeting is set for Michigamme Elementary at 7:00 p.m. Also tonight City Councils meet in Port Huron and Marysville. An Annual Action Plan and a contract for portable rest rooms are before the Port Huron board. The 7:00 p.m. meeting will also see action taken on an over 700-thousand dollar proposal for work by Watson Brothers on the Wastewater Treatment plant. Marysville sees questions to be addressed concerning the use of city parks by civic groups and continue discussion on a noxious weed ordinance proposal. Other meetings this week include a Charter Commission session Tuesday in Port Huron and a Quality of Life Commission meeting Wednesday.
TOWN HALL IS BACK
After a couple of months off stage the Port Huron Town Hall series gets back to business this morning with a guest that can tie your thoughts right into Valentine’s Day. Jodi Picoult is an author of no fewer than 15-best selling books....three of which have been made into television movies. The novels include Nineteen Minutes and Change of Heart....Handle With Care is her latest creation which is due out next month.
SNOWMAKER EYES AREA
The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter Storm Watch” for much of lower Michigan as snow is forecasted to start falling in heavy amounts by Tuesday evening. Up to 10-inches of snow possible in some areas although the exact tract of the storm has yet to be determined.
MARCH OF DIMES DRIVE A SUCCESS
The annual March of Dimes Jail and Bail event held over the weekend was judged a great success...especially considering the economy in the state and local area. Volunteers from across Saint Clair County agreed to be “jailed” and attempted to meet “bail” with donations from co-workers, friends, and family members. Local Executive Director Gerald Keller says 165-thousand dollars raised for the event but he says funds often trickle in for a few days after which could bring the total to over 170-thousand. This year the event was again broadcast live on WPHM and Comcast Cable TV......and for the first time was streamed as well on the Internet thanks to Nerds On Site. Keller tells us to expect some major changes next year in the layout of the stage area at the Masonic building. Funds raised for the March of Dimes goes towards the campaign for healthier babies.
SCREENINGS...A CHALLENGE...AT PARTNERS AT HEART
Partners At Heart has a screening event today at the Birchwood Mall Food Court and tomorrow at the Great Lakes Maritime Center. Both are from 8:30 till 10:00 a.m. The event, with the support of the Saint Clair County Health Department involves Blood Pressure and Body Mass index. No registration is required. Meanwhile a free fitness challenge is being scheduled for February 26th for parents and children at Meyer Elementary School. Registration and other information is available at www.partnerrsatheart.org The partnership is between Port Huron Hospital and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
SUNDAY LOTTERY RESULTS
Mid Day 3: 5-6-1 Evening 3: 1-1-8
Mid Day 4: 2-6-4-2 Evening 4: 7-3-9-1
Fantasy 5: 12-14-23-29-30 Jackpots: Mega$32 Power$20
BLUE WATER AREA SPORTS
Drew Brees tied a Super Bowl record with 32 pass completions leading the New Orleans Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Brees, the games MVP, threw for two touchdowns and 288 yards.
Port Huron Icehawks goalie Adam Russo will head to Italy for a week to play for the Italian National Team. Russo will return to Port Huron next Monday. He will miss three games as the Icehawks face the Flint Generals Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Johan Franzen, who hasn’t played since the third game of the season, is expected to return to action tomorrow night when the Detroit Red Wings play in St. Louis. The NHL will break in a week for the Olympic Games in Vancouver.
The Pistons travel to Milwaukee tomorrow night. Detroit has won two out its last three games.
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