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Stormy weather

Sumpter is certified as ‘StormReady’

Sumpter Township recently tions, according to the national tem that monitors weather con-
received the StormReady weather service. ditions. In addition, the munici-
Community designation from Sumpter was recertified for pality must also promote the
the National Weather Service. another four years by the importance of public readiness
StormReady uses a grass- national organization as one of through community seminars
roots approach to help commu- only 10 local municipalities des- and develop a formal hazardous
nities develop plans to handle ignated as StormReady. To earn weather plan which includes
all types of extreme weather- the designation the community training severe weather spot-
from tornadoes to winter must establish a 24-hour warn- ters and organizing emergency
storms. The program encour- ing point and emergency opera- services.
ages communities to take a new, tions center and have more The prestigious recertifica-
proactive approach to improv- than a single means to receive tion procedure was led by
ing local hazardous weather severe weather warnings and Sumpter Township Trustee Tim
operations by providing emer- forecasts. Rush and was formally award-
gency managers with clear-cut The community must also ed to Sumpter Township and Sumpter Township Trustee Tim Rush, left, and Director of Public
guidelines on how to improve have multiple ways to notify the the public safety department Safety/Chief of Police Eric Luke receive the StormReady Community
their hazardous weather opera- public and have created a sys- earlier this year. designation.
District high schools offering college programs

The Wayne Westland with several colleges and uni- district spokesman. Early College Student scheduled via Zoon at 6 p.m.
Community Schools District is versities to combine the high This program is offered at no Application with an essay; com- Nov. 15 (Link:
offering high school students school and college experience. cost to Wayne-Westland plete the Wayne-Westland Early https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86545
the opportunity to earn college Upon completion of this five- Community Schools District College Recommendation 599800 ); at 6 p.m. Jan 17 at the
credit hours, industry certifica- year program, students will students. Form; obtain two references William D. Ford Career-
tion, and an associate degree graduate with their high school The application window for and participate in a 10-15 Technical Center and at 6 p.m.
while still in high school. diploma and up to 60 credit fall 2024 participation in the minute interview. Jan. 31 through Zoom (Link:
Wayne-Westland Community hours, potentially earning their program is now open. To apply, Information sessions regard- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190
Schools District has partnered associate degree, according to a students must complete an ing to program have been 989589 ).
Vistatech facility now open at Schoolcraft College

The $11 million renovation of the exams offered in the United States. in the nation, officials said. Trinity Health, a sports performance facil-
Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College Central to the revamp are three culi- The adaptable space can accommodate ity sponsored by Trinity Health, and a
provides an area where students and com- nary establishments: American Harvest various corporate events. Operating seven manufacturing company (Masco Corp.) -
munity members can gather to eat, work, Restaurant, Main Street Café and The days a week, the Vistatech Center will all offering learning and employment
play, learn and do business together, a col- Craft Grille, where students have the serve students and the community while opportunities for Schoolcraft students
lege spokesman said. opportunity to gain real-world experience providing a non-traditional revenue while generating non-traditional revenue
The center now provides a technology- by working under the supervision of tal- source that helps keep Schoolcraft tuition for the college and serving residents of
rich venue for business gatherings, corpo- ented chefs within the culinary depart- rates competitive, they added. Southeast Michigan, a spokesman said.
rate events, dynamic learning, cutting- ment. The renovation is part of Cerny and the The Vistatech Center is open to the
edge training, and culinary arts education In addition to culinary experience, the board of trustees' broader vision for the public.
- a first-of-its-kind in higher education, a Main Street Cafe and The Craft Grille also campus. In addition to the VisTaTech cen- For more information, visit
college official said. feature award-winning craft beers created ter, Schoolcraft has added to the campus a https://www.schoolcraft.edu/sclanding/exp
"The Vistatech Center embodies by the Brewing and Distillation surgical-medical facility operated by lore-vistatech/
Schoolcraft's vision of pushing boundaries Technology program.
and embracing innovation," said Dr. Glenn The Vistatech Center also includes the
Cerny, president of Schoolcraft College. Collaborative Learning Studio with studio
"This architectural marvel is not just a seating, a flight of video screens and a
space, but a force that will drive our com- demonstration kitchen available to rent
munity toward a brighter future." for corporate events and repurposed by
Designed not just for students and fac- students and staff. The center also fea-
ulty at Schoolcraft College but also as a tures state-of-the-art telecommunications
resource for area residents,the Vistatech technology, flexible furniture configura-
Center is the hub of the Schoolcraft culi- tions, on-site catering services and some of
nary school and the site of master chef the most advanced instructional kitchens

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