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Upcoming Events
The Deckerville Public Library Board of Directors will have their monthly meeting scheduled for
Monday, July 5, 2021 at 7:00pm
Deckerville Public Library
Virtual Events
Please be aware that most virtual events require registration and have limited seats available.
Recorded
Children's Books Around the World
Clarke Historical Library invites you to explore these beautifully illustrated, fanciful stories and celebrate the language diversity at CMU!
For Adults 60+
The MDHHS Aging & Adult Services Agency has a partnership with GetSetUp, a mission-driven education technology company dedicated to creating economic and learning opportunities for older adults. The partnership provides free virtual learning and social engagement opportunities for Michiganders ages 60 and over.
Thursday, June 24, 9:00am
Currently, there is no evidence of any live bighead, silver, or black carp, commonly called Asian carp, in the Great Lakes. Michigan continues to play an active role in regional collaboration to protect the Great Lakes from this potential invasion. DNR Senior Water Policy Advisor Tammy Newcomb will explain the threat posed by these invasive fish, current monitoring and surveillance programs, and Michigan’s partnership with Illinois and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide a long-term solution to protect the Great Lakes.
Wednesday, June 30, 6:30pm
Sand, Stars, Wind, and Water: Field Notes from Up North
Traverse Area District Library invites you to join them as author of Sand, Stars, Wind, and Water: Field Notes from Up North, Tim Mulherin shares his love of the area and its people, and serves as an encouragement to visitors to respect this national treasure–Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County and other up north points. His book is a meditation on an enduring decades-long friendship that developed through countless outdoor diversions: hiking and cross-country skiing on woodland trails, dune climbing, trout fishing, sailing across Lake Michigan to camp on South Manitou and Garden islands, kayaking crystalline waters of local lakes and rivers, driving scenic M-22, and savoring downtime on Lake Michigan beaches. It’s also a commentary on invasive species – both aquatic and human. This is a vivid, entertaining chronicle you can’t help but get caught up in Tim’s enthusiasm. Even if you are a northern Michigan lifer, this book will inspire you.
Thursday, July 1, 6:30pm
Library of Michigan Virtual Family History Series: Virtual Study Hall
Join us for an informal review session to discuss material covered in the previous virtual program as well as to ask questions about other family history topics.
Saturday, July 10, 1:00pm
The Brilliant Abyss with Dr. Helen Scales
Dearborn Public Library invites you to this virtual event. Dr. Helen Scales is a marine biologist, writer and broadcaster. She is author of the Guardian bestseller Spirals in Time, New Scientist book of the year Eye of the Shoal, and the children’s book The Great Barrier Reef. She writes for National Geographic Magazine, the Guardian, and New Scientist, among others. She teaches at Cambridge University and is science advisor for the marine conservation charity Sea Changers. Helen divides her time between Cambridge, England, and the wild Atlantic coast of France.
Tuesday, July 27, 9:00am
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a local resource you could go to for help with invasive species on your property? Spoiler alert: there is! Michigan is home to 22 Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas, or CISMAs, that are on the front line for prevention, detection, and control of invasive infestations. Katie Grzesiak, Nick Cassel, and Fallon Chabala, representatives from the Michigan Invasive Species Coalition, will discuss what a CISMA is, how they can help with management of invasives on your property, and the benefits of partnering with your local CISMA.
Thursday, August 5, 6:30pm
Library of Michigan Virtual Family History Series: Ancestry.com Library Edition
Ancestry.com Library Edition is a comprehensive family history database with access to a wide range of historical documents, images, and public records. Learn the process of navigating Ancestry.com's vast collection of records and other strategies as you enhance your family history research skills.
Thursday, September 2, 6:30pm
Library of Michigan Virtual Family History Series: Virtual Study Hall
Join us for an informal review session to discuss material covered in the previous virtual program as well as to ask questions about other family history topics.
Thursday, October 7, 6:30pm
Library of Michigan Virtual Family History Series: MyHeritage Library Edition
MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database available through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents, images, and public records. Discover the fundamentals for navigating MyHeritage and learn key strategies for finding specific records within its collections.
Thursday, November 4, 6:30pm
Library of Michigan Virtual Family History Series: Virtual Study Hall
Join us for an informal review session to discuss material covered in the previous virtual program as well as to ask questions about other family history topics.
Thursday, December 2, 6:30pm
Library of Michigan Virtual Family History Series: Online Newspaper Databases
The Library of Michigan has one of the most comprehensive collections of Michigan newspapers. See examples of unique periodicals published in our state and learn strategies for navigating the various online collections of digitized Michigan news publications.
Thursday, January 6, 6:30pm
Library of Michigan Virtual Family History Series: Virtual Study Hall
Join us for an informal review session to discuss material covered in the previous virtual program as well as to ask questions about other family history topics.
News
Deckerville
Village of Deckerville Hydrant Flushing June 21-25
Customer Tips:
- Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap before doing laundry or running the dishwasher. NOTE: If your laundry becomes stained, DO NOT PUT YOUR LAUNDRY IN THE DRYER. Rewash clothes immediately using detergent and add a rust remover. Most rust removers can also be used on stained fixtures.
- If discolored water occurs, simply run the cold water for a few minutes until it clears. This will allow the sediment to work through your pipes.
- In some cases, the discoloration may linger for a few hours. This discoloration of the water only affects the appearance and does not affect the water quality. No health hazards are associated with discolored water from hydrant flushing.
- If water pressure remains low after the flushing has been completed, check your facet screens or any water filters for trapped particles.
Job Opening for Deckerville Village Clerk-Appointed Position
Must be familiar with accounting and finance, book keeping and record keeping. Must be able to work with computers, software and office equipment. Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and meetings as assigned. Application can be picked up at the Village office 2521 Black River St. Deckerville, Michigan. For more information and a job description call Tracey Hoff/Village Supervisor at 810-531-5714.
Sanilac County
M-46 Resurfacing in Sandusky between Maple Valley St. and Townline is scheduled to begin May 3. Work will be performed at night.
Sanilac County Health Department Covid-19 Vaccinations page COVID-19 Vaccines are available for people ages 16 and older.
Sanilac County Great Start Parents has released its virtual event schedule. See their Facebook page for more information.
Michigan
MDHHS June 22, 2021 Rescission of Emergency Orders
MDARD partners with Metro Institute to offer remotely proctored, online pesticide applicator certification exams Licensees encouraged to register for an exam before the June 30th deadline
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission public meetings have been scheduled. The meetings will also be live-streamed and open for public comment both in-person and virtually. Nearest meetings include:
- May 25—Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, Midland
- June 22—Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron
Michigan Reconnect has launched. It is the largest effort in state history to ensure that more than 4.1 million Michiganders who are 25 or older and do not have a college degree will have an opportunity to earn a tuition-free associate degree or skills certificate.
National
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Adolescents 12 through 15 years of age
getemergencybroadband.org The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. The FCC has announced that consumers can begin applying for and enrolling in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program on May 12, 2021. The program will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner.
Special Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Marketplace has been extended through August 15. For more information about health insurance, consumers should visit Michigan.gov/HealthInsurance or call 877-999-6442 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Consumers are eligible to apply for the Healthy Michigan Plan at any time online by visiting Michigan.gov/MIBridges or by calling 855-789-5610.
