{"id":8439,"date":"2020-05-07T20:58:51","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T00:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=8439"},"modified":"2024-02-03T14:11:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T14:11:41","slug":"more-news-112","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=8439","title":{"rendered":"More News"},"content":{"rendered":"

SJHS Car Show postponed <\/strong><\/p>\n

Due to the continuing concerns around COVID-19, the St Johns High School 50th Anniversary Car Show has been postponed until next year, 2021. A new date for the show will be released soon.<\/p>\n

They appreciate the support of their sponsors and vendors and ask that you continue to support our local business community. They appreciate your understanding. This decision was difficult and solely based on the concern for the health and safety of everyone involved.<\/p>\n

“No one is more disappointed than I am with the choice to postpone the 50th Anniversary Toy Show until next year,” says Larry Button. “But being a member of the endangered species I understand the concept of safety. Hopefully this will allow us to see an Edsel, 59 Vette, ’74 Cutlass projects.”<\/p>\n

Thank you and Stay Safe!<\/p>\n

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FEMA announces CARES funding<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced $200 million for communities across the country to help \u201clocal service organizations that provide critical resources to people with economic emergencies, which include our hungry and homeless populations.\u201d The funding is part of the CARES Act that passed Congress on March 27.<\/p>\n

Funding for local counties in the Fourth Congressional District include:<\/p>\n

– Clinton County $34,799
\n– Gratiot County $22,554
\n– Montcalm County $32,565
\n– Shiawassee County $40,519<\/p>\n

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Stay Updated<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mid-Michigan District Health Department website: www.mmdhd.org<\/span><\/a>
\nMDHHS’s website: www.michigan.gov\/coronavirus<\/span><\/a>
\nCDC’s website: cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html<\/span><\/a>
\nLearn how to prepare for a pandemic: ready.gov\/pandemic<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Guide to Coronavirus for Cancer Patients<\/p>\n

Older adults with cancer and chronic illness have the highest risk for developing severe complications from COVID-19. Knowing how to prepare and protect yourself against the virus could make all the difference for you and your family.<\/p>\n

For more information go to https:\/\/www.asbestos.com\/cancer\/coronavirus-guide\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Yard waste and brush pick-up suspended<\/strong><\/p>\n

The yard waste and brush curb side pick-up collections are suspended due to the mandated order for health and safety concerns. Residents may take yard waste and brush to the Department of Public Works site on North Business US-27. Access to the yard waste drop off site is off of Kuntz Drive, please follow the access drive behind Journey Federal Credit Union. This site is open 24\/7. Once the mandate is lifted, the yard waste and brush curb side pick-up will resume. Thank you for your patience and understanding.<\/p>\n

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Low income college students eligible for food assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Close to 90,000 low-income college students in Michigan who are enrolled in career or technical education programs are eligible to receive food assistance benefits through a new State of Michigan initiative effective this week.<\/p>\n

The Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced the change to combat rising food insecurity among students, exacerbated by COVID-19.<\/p>\n

\u201cHunger was a problem for students before COVID-19, and it is a far greater challenge today,\u201d said MDHHS Director Robert Gordon. \u201cBecause of this policy change, thousands of students will no longer need to choose between dropping out of school and getting critical food aid. The change will help Michigan students put food on the table in today\u2019s crisis, it will help Michigan be more competitive economically as the economy recovers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Until now, college students enrolled in qualifying Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs who attended school at least half-time could not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), even if they met income eligibility requirements, unless they fell into certain categories such as working at least 20 hours per week, caring for a child, or being unable to work. Due to COVID-19, many students have lost their jobs, and as a result, they have lost their SNAP eligibility through no fault of their own.<\/p>\n

With the change this week, college students will be eligible for SNAP if they meet income and other program requirements and are enrolled at least half-time in an occupational program that leads to employment under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the Twenty-First Century Act of 2018 known as Perkins V.<\/p>\n

Currently, the Perkins Postsecondary CTE Program provides funding to 28 community colleges, three public universities and one tribal college to support pathways to high-wage, high-skilled and in-demand careers that require less than a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

Those institutions offer more than 3,600 qualifying programs, offering a certificate or associates degree to careers in fields such as information technology, health care, hospitality and manufacturing. There are 88,458 students enrolled in these programs in Michigan. Some of those students may already be receiving food assistance benefits, while others will become eligible for this new opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cSupporting CTE students, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only helps them upskill for in-demand jobs, it also helps Michigan employers fill critical job openings that support our economic future,\u201d said LEO Director Jeff Donofrio.<\/p>\n

In order to qualify, students must meet all requirements of the Food Assistance Program, which Michigan administers to distribute federal SNAP benefits.<\/p>\n

For anyone currently enrolled in a Perkins program with an existing food assistance case who has experienced a loss of income, their MDHHS caseworker will determine Perkins program status to ensure the benefits are correct.<\/p>\n

Any Perkins student who wants to apply for food assistance should provide documentation from their school that outlines their major and program or course of study to assist in determining their eligibility for SNAP. Examples could include a proof of registration and a document showing their major, program, or course of study. A caseworker will use that information to determine eligibility.<\/p>\n

Students interested in applying for food assistance can go to www.michigan.gov\/MIBridges<\/span><\/a>. Verification of enrollment in a Perkins program must be provided by the student or may be requested from the postsecondary institution. Learn more about the Perkins Postsecondary CTE Program at Michigan.gov\/LEO-Perkins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SJHS Car Show postponed Due to the continuing concerns around COVID-19, the St Johns High School 50th Anniversary Car Show has been postponed until next year, 2021. A new date for the show will be released soon. They appreciate the support of their sponsors and vendors and ask that you continue to support our local Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-more-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8439"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23415,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8439\/revisions\/23415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}