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1 THE VILLAGE VOICE Port Huron Housing Commission Newsletter May/June 2018 A Note From The Director: Spring has finally sprung! Even though the weather is not yet warm enough to enjoy the beach, we can for sure appreciate the outdoors. I look forward to seeing everyone on your patios and porches enjoying the fresh air and perhaps a little barbeque. Check Us Out! Thursday, June 21, PM at the Dulhut Community Building CELEBRATE MOTHER S AND FATHER S DAY WITH US! The Port Huron Housing Commission would like to celebrate Mothers, Fathers and Parents of all kinds at our Strong Families Initiative! We will be providing: FOOD ACTIVITIES LIVE MUSIC LOCAL AGENCY RESOURCES PRIZES website Like us on Facebook at Port Huron Housing Commission Follow us on WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!! Follow us on LinkedIn at Port Huron Housing commission Port Huron Housing Commission Offices 905 7th St. Port Huron, MI, ph fax Office hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Thursday. Now that the snow has officially melted away, please do your best to clean up any liter and waste that may have been hidden under the snow. Summer vacation is just around the corner. Please watch for children playing in the neighborhood as you pull in and out of our parking lots, as well as drive through our streets. Thank you, James A. Dewey, Executive Director Inside This Issue Headline News PHHC Property Manager News Senior Village News PHHC ROSS Grant Classes & Events Port Huron Community Calendar

2 PROPERTY MANAGER NEWS SPRING 2018 APARTMENT INSPECTION SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS ARE ALMOST OVER DULHUT VILLAGE - Week of May 14, 2018 & May 21, 2018 All inspections will take place between the hours of 8:00 am 5:00 pm The following outlines what will be inspected: Damage to kitchen cabinets, counter tops, shelves, etc. Broken or cracked window panes and torn screens Interior and exterior of the range, oven and refrigerator for excessive dirt or food spillage that could pose a fire safety issue or attract pests and/or rodents Damaged or leaking faucets, toilets, drain pipes, shower heads, clogged drains, etc. Excessive dirt or food spillage on floors that may attract pests and/or rodents Damage or excessive dirt, grease, etc. to any portion of the interior or exterior of the building which includes all doors, door knobs, walls, floors, lighting fixtures, plumbing or electrical parts, etc. Overall will check for abnormal wear and tear, for fire and safety hazards, and for unsanitary issues that may pose a threat to a person s health or attract pests and/or rodents Tenants do not need to be home at time of inspection. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Property Manager. Residents with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations by contacting your Property Manager. Keeping Cool in the Heat Heat-related illnesses are preventable. To have a safe summer, follow these recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Fluids first. It s important to hydrate even before you feel thirsty. Avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps. Don t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar because they can cause you to lose more body fluid. Don t skip sunscreen. Sunburn affects the body s ability to cool itself. Protect yourself by applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher and make sure the label says broad spectrum or UVA/UVB protection. Minimize midday exposure. Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. When you are outside, take time to rest in shady areas. Play it safe. If the heat is too much for you, stay indoors in an air-conditioned space. Take a cool shower or bath. At the beginning of summer, give your body time to adjust to the warmer temperatures. Closed for Business Our office will be closed on Monday, May 28 th in honor of Memorial Day, but we will return for business as usual on Tuesday. The Port Huron Housing Commission would like to acknowledge and extend our gratitude to those who have died while serving as members of our country s armed forces. Welcome New Residents We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new residents! If you have any questions about the community or your new home, please call your property manager and they will be happy to answer them. We will do our best to make you comfortable and we appreciate the opportunity to serve your needs. Dulhut, Gratiot & Huron Village Residents Please note that you ARE allowed to have window A/C units, however, you must use Plexi-glass ONLY around the air conditioning unit. You cannot use wood, cardboard, or any other material. Do not secure your air conditioner unit with screws, nails, or anything else that is permanent. NOTE: Due to safety and egress reasons, residents of Dulhut Village are only allowed to install window air conditioners in windows located on the 1st floor (downstairs). Please see Tenant Handbook for more details.

3 NEW DWELLING LEASE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 **SIGNING SCHEDULE** Beginning Monday, June 4, 2018 the NEW DWELLING LEASE will be available at the Management Office for all household members over the age of 18 years of age to sign. As a convenience to our residents, your Property Manager will be available for Dwelling Lease signing at your Village in the Community Room on dates and times below. Remember: all household members over the age of 18 years of age must sign! DULHUT VILLAGE Wednesday, May 23, 2018 between 9:00a -11:00a & 2:00p - 4:00p HURON VILLAGE Wednesday, May 23, 2018 between 3:00p 5:30p GRATIOT VILLAGE Thursday, May 24, 2018 between 2:30p 5:00p DESMOND VILLAGE Friday, June 1, 2018 between 10:00a 11:30a PERU VILLAGE - Friday, June 1, 2018 between 12:00p 1:30p ***All residents MUST ensure the Dwelling Lease is signed by JULY 1, 2018 or eviction proceedings could begin. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations with Port Huron Housing Commission at (810) We re counting down to The Big Give on June 12. On this single day of giving, the community foundation is joining with nonprofit organizations and donors to raise critical funds for local causes, right here in St. Clair County. This is an opportunity unlike any other. With access to the bonus pool that will be used to amplify donations, our community is poised to receive extraordinary levels of support for the causes that people care about. To make this day a success, we need your help. You can give online at and we would love it if you can help spread the word to your networks. Every little bit helps. SLOW! Children at Play Local schools will be letting out for summer break soon. Please remember to use extra caution when driving about our communities. Children will have more time to enjoy the outdoors and all our community has to offer. Drivers, please pay attention because sometimes our children can get distracted and run into the street. Parents, please remind your children to stay out of the streets and parking areas and to be very careful when they need to cross them. Thank you! Enjoy Summer Break!

4 SENIOR VILLAGE NEWS Pictures from Desmond s Easter Luncheon! Residents that are at least 60 years old can receive FREE Legal Aid through Lakeshore Legal Aid. Port Huron th Avenue, #C Port Huron, MI P: (810) We are always accepting photos. If you would like to share your photos from your next community gathering, please let Bri know. All we need is a photo release filled out by the person in the photo. Hope to see you in the next newsletter! Spring is nature s way of saying, LET S PARTY! -Robin Williams Brenda DeBell from Visiting Nurse Association Blood Pressure & Wellness Checks May 9th & June 13th Peru from 11 AM-12 PM Desmond from 3-4 PM (snacks provided)

5 PERU DESMOND Port Huron Housing Commission Newsletter May/June 2018 Mother s Day Brunch & BINGO! Free to participate & anyone can attend MAY 11th (Timbits will be provided with coffee) Desmond at 11 AM Peru at 1 PM Elder Abuse Awareness Presentation by Shannon Dobel (Pizza, chips & water provided) Desmond JUNE 8th at 11 AM Peru JUNE 15th at 11 AM Questions about any activities or events? Please call Briana Hyde at (ext. 421)

6 KINDERGARTENER VISION & HEARING SCREENING Port Huron Schools is pleased to offer FREE vision and hearing screenings for incoming Kindergarteners. Vision and hearing technicians from St. Clair County Health Department will be at the following location this June: Michigamme Elementary School 2855 Michigan Rd., Port Huron Tuesday, June 5, 2018 and Thursday, June 7, 2018 H.D. Crull Elementary School 2615 Hancock St., Port Huron Wednesday, June 6, 2018 and Friday, June 8, minute appointments available from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Appointments are required for all dates and locations. Please call the Port Huron Area Schools at (810) to schedule an appointment. If you cannot make an appointment during these dates, you may go directly to the Health Department for a vision/hearing screening. Please call (810) or contact your child s physician. Please be sure to turn in the results of the screening to the school your child will attend before June 15, Facebook.com/PortHuronSchools March/April 2018 SPRING CLEAN UP Please help keep your area free from liter, debris, broken glass, cigarette butts, animal waste, etc. Pick up all trash and put it in its designated place. Please do not put personal garbage in the community trash cans. Please do not allow children to climb or hang on trees. Keep sidewalks swept and free of debris Please do not drive on the lawn at any time for any reason. Thank you for helping keep our neighborhoods clean! The Port Huron Housing Commission would like to THANK our Residents who have already started their yard cleanup and work at keeping their yard looking nice all year round. We all greatly appreciate you taking pride in your home and your hard work has not gone unnoticed. THANK YOU! Calling all kids! Come join the fun! Crafts, games & snacks, 3:30 4:30, Presented by the ARC at PHHC Villages: Dulhut Community Building, May 1, June 5 Huron Community Building, May 8, June 12 Gratiot Community Building, May 15, June 19 To our residents with pets: We love your pets, but we don t love what they leave behind! Please remember to pick up your pet s waste so we can keep the grounds enjoyable for everyone.

7 ROSS GRANT NEWS Dulhut Computer Lab The Dulhut Community Building has a wonderful resource. If you haven t checked it out yet, come by and use our computer lab for internet, scans, printing, copying and FAXing. Hours vary, but you can call to see if we are open before walking over See you Mondays & Tuesdays in your Neighborhood The ROSS Service Coordinators are in Gratiot and Huron Community Buildings as well as their regular headquarters in Dulhut Village. On Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 PM Sherry Young is at the Gratiot Village Community Building and on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Sue White is at the Huron Village Community Building. Dulhut Community Building hours are 10:00 to 5:00 weekdays. They always have a current list of who is hiring, day care options, schooling and scholarships, housing opportunities and more. You can get your vouchers for Food Depot and K.I.D.S. too. We have a current listing of free and low-cost activities, events and giveaways around town that always has something fun for the family. Come by and say hello! Getting The Job You Have Always Wanted Starts Here Community Foundation of St. Clair County Complete Your Degree Program provides full ride scholarships. stclairfoundation.org. Your R.O.S.S. Service Coordinators will be happy to help you get through the application process. Stop by the office for more information. STILL FINISHING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA? Harrison Center, (55 Fifteenth St.) now offers an opportunity for paid positions in the school system while you work on your high school diploma. Call for information Homebuyer Education Class Blue Water Community Action Agency Classes offered May 5 & June 2, 9:00 3:00, FREE 302 Michigan St., to Register Bring the Farm to Town Program Spring Activities TIME: All programs are from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the Village s Community Room. Residents and non-residents are invited to visit ALL of these programs with Lori Warchuck, 4-H Coordinator and Carol Bublitz, Nutrition Instructor; both children and adults will enjoy these FARM life orientated activities. PROGRAMS: MAY 17th Plant a Pizza at Gratiot Village (1509 Riverview, Port Huron) Agriculture, Gardens & Containers: Learn about growing grains and vegetables. Plant a pizza garden to take home. MAKE & EAT PIZZA! MAY 24th Sweet Rewards of Beekeeping at Huron Village ( th Street, Port Huron) Sweets & Treats: Extract honey and TAKE HOME A SAMPLE. Learn about pollination, honey and where sweets and treats fit in our everyday foods and beverages. JUNE 14th From Cow to Ice Cream at Dulhut (1925 Nern, Port Huron) How dairy farming leads to ice cream: Learn about dairy farming, how milk gets to the store, watch ice cream be made with dry ice and TASTE A SAMPLE! Stop by the Dulhut Community Building to check out the FREE & Low Cost Local Activities List for some Family Fun & Support.

8 PORT HURON COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday & Sunday May 26th & 27th Pine Grove Park Port Huron Friday, June 22, 2018 Cruise Night 6 p.m. 10 p.m. Enjoy cruising, food, music along Pine Grove Ave. and 24th Ave. In Port Huron and Fort Gratiot. Wednesday, May 9th from 10AM-3PM At St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Saturday, June 23, 2018 Keith Peterson Memorial Car Show 10 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Birchwood Mall (24th Ave & Keewahdin Rd), Fort Gratiot Carson s parking lot, north side Goody Bag & Dash Plaques to first 200 entrants, Trophies, Raffles, Music Car registration begins at 8:30 a.m. We are a Michigan only Market. All products are Michigan Grown or Produced SCHEDULE: May 12th thru June26th - Open 8:00am - 2:00pm on Saturdays July 3rd thru October 27th - Open 8:00am - 2:00pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays The Vantage Point Farmers Market showcases Michigan-grown produce, along with: fresh eggs, honey, maple syrup, bison meat, baked goods, jams, beef, pork, pasta, trees, shrubs, flowers and perennials! Please come down and enjoy top-quality produce while supporting our local farmers. June 2, :00 AM - 4:00 PM Port Huron Art on the River is a two-day art and music festival on Quay St. in Downtown Port Huron which features many local artists, crafters and bands! Fort Gratiot Fireworks Saturday, June 23, PM Blue Water Sturgeon Festival Saturday, June 2, AM-4PM FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!!! Maritime Center at Vantage Point 51 Water St. Port Huron For info call