Latest Clinton County COVID-19 stats
Updated daily except Sunday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an Emergency Order under the Public Health Code to update COVID safety requirements for Michiganders.
You might feel healthy, but the reality is this: about 40% of people who have COVID-19 may be asymptomatic. That means almost one out of every two people could be infected. They might not know it until it’s too late. So Mask Up Michigan!
3342 cases and 34 deaths; probable cases: 214 and probable deaths 0 [as of December 17]
For the latest updates visit https://www.mmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus/
Do you have COVID-19 questions? If you have questions regarding COVID-19, call the MDHHS hotline at 1-888-535-6136, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Card shower for Theresa Dembinski Fischer
Art Dembinski tells us that his sister, Theresa Dembinski Fischer, has been hospitalized at Euclid Hospital in Euclid Ohio following a nasty bought with Covid-19.
Local folks will remember Theresa from her days at Rodney B. Wilson High School where she graduated with the Class of 1960.
Art says that Theresa is extremely fatigued, and he adds that she would enjoy receiving Christmas cards by snail mail. He says that he called the floor clerk and Theresa’s nurse, and they were pleasantly surprised. They said they would deliver any mail she gets to her and maybe help her hang them on her wall. She is alone in her room and of course due to COVID. Of course she can’t have any visitors.
Here is her hospital address:
Theresa Fischer, Room 614, Euclid Hospital, 18901 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid, OH 44119.
She will not be able to respond to each of your cards, but she would appreciate hearing from everyone.
Free Food Backpacks available December 16
Compassion in Action, along with Gracepointe Wesleyan Church, is providing free non-perishable food for families in need.
**No eligibility requirements or sign up necessary**
If you are in need of supplemental food, please see the details below.
– What: Free non-perishable food for students and their families in grades K-12.
– When: Wednesday, December 16 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
– Where: Gracepointe Wesleyan Church in St. Johns located in the Southpointe Mall by Jade Garden
– Who: Parent, student or family member can pick up food. You can also pick up food for others not able to be there in person.
– How:
*Come to the church during the times listed above
*Tell them how many students are in the family
*Receive food backpacks
Questions: compassioninaction2016@gmail.com
Register now for Decorated House Contest
Why should you register for the St. Johns 2020 Decorated House Contest? Well, it is more important now than ever.
While everything is canceled and shutdown, what better activity than to load the family in the car and drive around gazing at the Christmas lights? If you join the interactive map this year, you can ensure that everyone knows to drive by your house. Not to mention you may be voted best in town.
Please join in the fun. Visit the http://www.sjlightfest.com/ website to enter.
All contestants must be registered by December 18. Once registered your home address will added to the interactive map. Voting will begin Dec 19 and go through December 26. So please keep your lights on.
Voting ballots will be created with a list and a map of registered houses. Voting will be submitted via drop box at New Look Computer and Data or at Custom Embroidery Plus. The top 3 winners will receive amazing gift baskets put together from local business donors. There will also be a contest for best decorated business. The best decorated business will also receive an award and gift basket.
Need a Homemade Gift for the Holidays?
Come and shop at the Clinton County Senior Center. They have everything from
– quilts, adult and baby,
– reversible table runners with a different holiday on each side,
– pillows including lots of MSU, Michigan and other teams,
– pet blankets,
– book pillows,
– kitchen towels,
– baby bib and burp cloth sets,
– coloring book/crayon holders,
– casserole carriers,
– plastic bag holders and much more.
Since the Senior Center is currently closed due to the new COVID-19 orders, call Darlene at 989-224-6605 to set up a time to look through everything. The center also has a gift shop with lots of glassware, Christmas Cards for a dime and hundreds of paperback and hardcover books.
The Senior Center is located at 201 E Walker Street in St. Johns.
Briggs District Library News
Briggs District Library is currently open for curbside delivery only.
There are three ways to request materials. You can search our online catalog at https://briggs.agverso.com/ to locate the items you would like to borrow. To request the items or place a hold call 989-224-4702 for staff assistance during curbside hours.
– Outside of curbside hours select option 1 to leave a message.
– Option two is to send an email to briggscurbsidepickup@gmail.com
– Option three is to login into the online catalog, select items and place a hold on them.
When materials are ready for pick up the system will send an email if one is on file or staff will call. Interlibrary loan is still available at https://mel.org/welcome The Library’s current curbside hours are:
Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cozy Storytime
Join staff for this live virtual Storytime on Tuesday, December 15th starting at 6:30 p.m. This program is designed for children ages 2-6 years old but all are welcome. Registration is required and can be made by clicking on the Cozy Storytime scrolling tile on the website and then completing the form or by calling (989)224-4702. Craft supply packets for registered participants will be available for pick up starting Thursday, December 10. Staff will be sending out the link to join on Monday, December 14.
Family Storytime
It’s the last storytime of the year! On December 31, 2020 join staff at 7:00pm for this recorded virtual program. There will be stories read by different members of staff and we will be making a chocolate mug cake! The mug, recipe and dry ingredients will be provided for the first 20 registrants. Registration is required for those who want to receive a supply packet. Supply packets will be ready for curbside pickup after December 21. If you would like to participate and use your own supplies, registration is not necessary. Contact Miss Erin with any questions at (989)224-4702. To register click on the scrolling Last Storytime tile on the website or call (989)224-4702.
Grab & Go Book Bags for All Ages
Patrons of all ages can request a Grab & Go Book Bag filled with books selected by library staff. Just let us know the age of the individual that the books are intended for, and any genre or topic preference. For example, does your toddler like trains? Or does your tween want to read a mystery? Perhaps you want the latest political biography or other non-fiction about a certain topic. With the information you provide, we will create a custom bag for you! You can place your request clicking on the Grab and Go tile on the library’s website and then completing the form. (The tiles scroll so the Grab and Go one is there just not always visible.) The books will be checked out on your account or your child’s and must be returned at the end of the loan period. Staff will contact you by either phone or email when your bag is ready. Please be sure to list your contact preference. Items can be picked up by curbside during hours the hours listed on our website.
For more up to date information visit the library’s website www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org or Facebook page or call (989)224-4702.
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Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879
Saint Mary’s College names Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the Saint Mary’s College Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester.
DeWitt, MI
Madelyn Hopek
Hannah O’Farrell
Fowler, MI
Judith Pohl
To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C.
About Saint Mary’s College
Celebrating over 175 years of empowering women to make a difference in the world, Saint Mary’s College is recognized as a pioneer and continued force in the education of women. A Catholic, residential, women’s liberal arts institution in Notre Dame, Indiana, Saint Mary’s College offers more than 50 undergraduate academic programs and also offers graduate degrees.