Rotarians honor First Responders
by Maralyn Fink
St. Johns Rotarians honored the community’s First Responders on the historical and somber day of September 11. They presented two speakers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to address the club members and guests.Next they recognized three special guests from local First Responders organizations including Chief David Kirk of the St. Johns Police Department, Director Lynn Weber of the Clinton Area Ambulance Service and Firefighter Clinton Canfieldof the St. Johns Fire Department. Unfortunately leaders from Clinton County Sheriff’s Department and Clinton County Central Dispatch 9-1-1 were not able to attend due to schedule conflicts.
Following the Rotary Club meeting, local Rotarians brought one dozen cookies to each of the above First Responders’ home office, for their fellow First Responders to enjoy. St. Johns Fire Department could have been accused of double dipping when they received cards and more cookies from Kindergartners from St. Joseph School.
Museum extends quilt display
The quilt display is extended through September due to the interest in the quilts. This collection highlights seventeen quilts including crazy quilts, embroidered names on quilt squares, some with appliqués and one quilt with a few hundred one inch squares sewed together by hand.
The 2018 annual exhibit continues to honor those brave young Clinton County men who fought and died in World War One. Many photographs, artifacts from the war, a WWI Army uniform and documents are featured in the display.
Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum is located west of the Courthouse, 106 Maple St., St. Johns. Open Wednesdays, 2 – 6:30 p.m., Sundays 1- 4 p.m.. Group tours and individual tours are welcome. For more information contact us at 989-224-2894, email PGSmuseum@gmail.com. Visit the webpage, PGSmuseum.com and Facebook, Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum.
K of C to host annual Sportsman Dinner and Raffle Saturday September 15
The annual Sportsman Dinner and Raffle sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will be held this Saturday, September 15 at the Columbian Hall, 1108 N. US-27 in St. Johns.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at Dershey’s Cafe or at the door. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., and the Raffle will take place at 9 p.m. Great door prizes are available.
Chronic Pain workshop scheduled
Sparrow Hospital St. Johns will host a Chronic Pain PATH workshop on Tuesdays, September 18 – October 23, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
“Chronic Pain PATH is a 6-week workshop designed for people with chronic pain. In this interactive workshop, people are taught effective tools to better self-manage their condition and its impact on their life. Managing chronic pain is more than taking medications. We address a variety of topics including fatigue management, dealing with difficult emotions, and pacing & planning. Includes the Moving Easy Program: safe exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance. Caregivers and significant others are also welcome to sign up and attend as active participants. The workshop is free to attend, but pre-registration is required.
Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) workshops are offered to learn about
– The Mind-Body Connection and Distraction Techniques
– The Moving Easy Program
– Better Breathing and Relaxation Body Scan
– Fatigue Managment
– Dealing with Depression and Positive Thinking
– Communication Skills
– Healthy Eating
– Goal Setting, Decision Making, Problem Solving and more
To register call Mindy at 989-224-2338.
Friends of the Maple River to meet on September 19
The Friends of the Maple River (FOMR) May Bi-Monthly meeting will be held at Motz County Park on DeWitt Road northwest of St. Johns on Wednesday, September 19. The meeting will be at the pavilion in Motz Park on the east side of DeWitt Road. The meeting start time will be at 6:30 p.m., a little earlier to make the most of available daylight. Anyone interested in our watershed is welcome to attend the meeting, and there is no charge to attend. Follow the FOMR signs.
This month FOMR will have long-time member and watershed resident Jack Nutter of Elsie share his experience and passion for the Maple River. We gladly welcome others to attend and share as they may desire. We also look to share recent milestones and pending efforts relative to the ongoing Maple River Watershed management plan.
Clinton County will hold the Fall Waterfowl Hunt. Tom Olson from Clinton County Parks and Green Space will talk about the upcoming managed goose/waterfowl hunts to be held at Clinton Lakes park. The objective for public hunting of waterfowl in Clinton Lakes County Park is to manage nuisance geese. While geese are a special focus of the hunting program, successful applicants may hunt any waterfowl species, subject only to current federal and state game laws.
Full details on the hunts can be found on the application and permit forms available on-line at https://www.clinton-county.org/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-9/Waterfowl-Hunting-Application-Clinton-La-72 or by visiting the Clinton County Courthouse, 100 E. State, Street – Suite 2100, St. Johns, MI 49979. You may also e-mail the Clinton County Parks and Green Space office at parks@clinton-county.org and the forms will be sent by a reply e-mail.
A FOMR business meeting will follow the presentations. This will include consideration of those individuals interested in participating on the board. We encourage attendees to come early or plan to stay afterward to take a walk or bring a canoe/kayak, to enjoy the amenities at the park.
As always, check our website http://www.friendsofthemapleriver.org/ or find us on Facebook @ Friends of the Maple River to stay in touch with what FOMR is up to. For for more information or to become a member, supporter, or donor of FOMR, feel free to contact Chris or Jon at: email: FOMR_info@friendsofthemapleriver.org.
Fall Indoor Women’s Volleyball League registrations open
Looking for something to do as the seasons change and fall settles in? Then join the Fall Indoor Women’s Volleyball League. The City of St. Johns Recreation Department is accepting registrations this league until Monday, October 4, 2018. The cost is $110.00 per team plus additional player fees. The league plays Tuesday nights starting October 16, tentativelyat the Wilson Center.
Registration packets for the 2018 City of St. Johns Fall Indoor Women’s Volleyball League are now available. Packets can be picked up or dropped off between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the City Offices located in the Clinton County Courthouse. Team registration forms, rosters and waivers will be available on the website http://cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/ParksandRecreation/AdultLeagues.aspx. If you have any questions about this league or any of our other recreation programs please call the Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext. 228 or e-mailbblackmon@ci.saint-johns.mi.us. Like them on facebook at St Johns Recreation.