St. Johns Concert in the Park, 2018 Summer Series
July 4: Life Support Band; Pop/Rock; Fireworks Display
July11: Meridian Concert Band
July18: Martha Reeves: A Birthday Bash with the Great One
July 25: Mid-Michigan Festival Orchestra; Pops
August 1: The Flying Latini Brothers; Blues/Soul/R&B
August 8: Capitol City Chordsmen; Barbershop Chorus
August 15: Saline Fiddlers
August 22: Toppermost; Beatles Tribute Band
August 29: Matt King; Award-winning Elvis Tribute
No admission for the Concert in the Park series, presented by the Clinton County Arts Council and City of St. Johns. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., rain or shine at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St. Johns City Park. Food booth courtesy of the St. Johns Lions Club.
Mint Festival will feature Car Show and more
Mark your calendars for the Mint Fest Downtown St. Johns on August 10th and 11th.
The festivities kick-off on Friday, August 10th at 7 pm with Miranda and the M80’s at the beverage tent.
On Saturday, August 11 the festivities begin at 10 a.m. with a market on Walker Street followed by the Mint Fest Car Show at 2 p.m. There will also be a Jeep show from 6-8 p.m. following the car show. To end the day, the Squids Band debuts at 7 p.m. at the beverage tent.
Soup kitchen makes no stops in area next week
His Cup Runneth Over, mobile soup kitchen, will NOT be making any stops the week of July 4th.
For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764
Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern College for Spring 2018
Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2018 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor.
– Fowler, MI: Nicholas Hurren
Marquette University’s spring 2018 Dean’s List
A DeWitt student has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Elizabeth Wojtysiak is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
Grand Valley State University Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2018 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. The honor is noted on the students’ official records.
DeWitt: Cassidy Anderson; Avery Armstrong; Jonathon Butler; Julia Carlson; Hailey Ciesluk; Madison Cook; Meghan Cook; Mason Cordes; Joshua Getter; Kristy Gomez; Hailey Grim; Dayton Hammon; Dawson Heath; Brendan Kahl; Audra Kimble; Brooke Kramer; Ryan Madar; Parker McAnallen; Kaleigh McCrackin; Nicholas Neros; Philip Sheridan; Kristen Strojny; Danielle Szeman; Michael Szeman; Madison Tiemann
Saint Johns: Madison Berridge; Makaila Fike; Karrigan Flick; Tori Henning; Elizabeth Kebler; Dylan Kernohan; Olivia Kosnik; Nichole Leasher; Damian Martinez; Riley McCann; Rebecca Sabin; Megan Soros; Lauren Suidgeest; Olivia Trombley; Claire Whitford; Abigail Williams
Elsie: Brandon Meisel
Fowler: Katherine Cole; Olivia Groves
Westphalia: Amelia Feldpausch; Olivia Nurenberg; Alyssa Platte; Kayla Spitzley; Lauren Spitzley; Shelby Thelen
MMDHD Calendar – July, 2018
Family Planning Clinic Schedule
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department’s Family Planning Clinics provide confidential care to men and women in need of contraception and reproductive health services. Charges for services and supplies are based on income. The Family Planning Clinics are scheduled as follows:
Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road, St. Johns, MI 48879
July 3: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 10: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 17: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pill Pick-up only
July 31: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pill Pick-up only
****New Clinic in Shiawassee County***
July 12: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In the basement of the District Court Building, 110 E Mack St, Corunna
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
Hearing and Vision Screening Clinic
Vision screening is required for all children entering kindergarten. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing, as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 227-3125, Monday through Friday.
WIC Benefit Pick-Up Schedule
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to 5 years old may be eligible for free food through the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department WIC Benefit Pick-up Clinics are scheduled as follows:
July 2
July 9: Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road in St. Johns, from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 25: at Valley Farms Baptist Church, 1141 E State Rd, Lansing,
from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Immunization Clinic
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department Immunization Clinics are to be held as follows:
Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road, St. Johns, MI 48879
July 2: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 9: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
July 11: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
July 16: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
July 19: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 23: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 30: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Immunizations will be available for adults and children eight weeks of age through adulthood, appointments are preferred. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
Leonard announces July office hours
Speaker of the House Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt, will host office hours to meet with local residents and discuss their concerns about state government. Speaker Leonard represents Michigan’s 93rd District.
The coffee hour will take place on Friday, July 13, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Big Boy, 1408 Old U.S. 27, St. Johns
Local residents are encouraged to bring comments, questions and concerns about local government and anything else happening in the local community. Residents with questions about the coffee hours, or those who cannot make it, can contact Speaker Leonard’s office at 517-373-1778 or by emailing TomLeonard@house.mi.gov.
Moolenaar Announces July Office Hours
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar announced office hours to be held by constituent relations representatives at locations throughout the Fourth District. The purpose of the office hours is to help residents in need of assistance with a federal agency, like the IRS and the VA.
Office hours have been held monthly and are held when Congressman Moolenaar is in Washington voting on legislation.
July 12 – Clinton County, 1:30 -2:30 p.m., DeWitt City Hall, Large Conference Room, 414 East Main Street, DeWitt, MI 48820