Christmas feast community supper brings people together
First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Algonac hosted a Christmas feast free Wednesday community supper on Dec. 18.
“We had a great turnout and several themed guests — an elf, a reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus, who were all volunteers, along with community volunteers to serve our meal,” Church Manager Gale Anthony said. “It was a success and many of our guests found new friends and old to socialize with.”
There were several themed guests, including an elf, a reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Courtesy of First Evangelical Lutheran Church)
The menu was comprised of ham, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, corn casserole, buttermilk biscuits, beverages and desserts. The dinner was open to all and donations were accepted.
“We look forward to continuing our free meals on the third Wednesday of the month through 2025,” Anthony said.
For more information, call the church at 810-794-4642.
City provides safe drinking water project construction update
The first phase of Marine City’s safe drinking water project is scheduled to begin Jan. 6, 2025, with equipment mobilization, city officials said in a press release.
Work on the following streets should begin on Jan. 7, 2025, weather permitting: South Third Street, Cottrell Street, Bell Street, North Parker Street, Hill Street, Alger Street, West Boulevard east of M-29 and South Belle River Avenue from Alger Street to Chartier Road.
“Initial work will be conducted to remove a portion of the paved street surface to prepare for underground water main replacement,” officials said. “All removed areas will be backfilled with gravel until the street is replaced in late spring. The first water main replacement work along South Third Street from Chartier Road to Ward Street should begin shortly after pavement removal.”
Those who experience any unusual construction issues or have questions regarding the project are asked to contact the city by calling 810-643-1018.
‘Baskets for the Needy’ program sees success
The Port Huron Elks Lodge 343 Past Exalted Rulers Association recently had a successful holiday “Baskets for the Needy” program.
“Thank you to PER’s ER Gary L. Nesbitt II, Gerry Goodwin, Scott R. Harris, Gregory C. Hudy, Robert J. Fritch, Steven M. Peters,” a recent press release states. “Also, thank you to Lodge Officers John Cuthbertson, his son-in-law Guillermo Barillas, John and Carrie Woolman IV and daughters Riley and Brianna, David Crimmins, Melissa Lieberman, Maddy Blum and Howard D. Crull Principal Shelly Kiteley for assisting with the organizing and the delivery of over 70 full baskets, plus an additional 10 hams and turkeys.”
The Port Huron Elks Lodge 343 Past Exalted Rulers Association recently had a successful holiday “Baskets for the Needy” program. (Courtesy of Port Huron Elks Lodge 343)
The release also thanked Vinckier Foods of Kimball Township for donating 60 loaves of bread, the Club 343 committee for its monetary support and gathering donations during a drawing, Elk 343 members Mike Adamkiewicz and his Mr. Appliance staff for donating 60 5-pound bags of potatoes, the Woolman family for donating over $500 in food products, and Dr. Paulette Bass, Pat Bowers, Fred and Lorraine Reiter and Carl and Evie Stieler for their monetary donations.
“A very special thank you to our Elks Lodge 343 membership for donating all the hams, turkeys, canned goods, nonperishable food products and, of course, your continued support all year long,” the release states. “We truly have the absolute best members. We truly are ‘Better Together.’”