First Baptist Church to hold service and picnic September 1
On Sunday, September 1 the First Baptist Church of St. Johns invites you to their annual church service in the Performance Shell at the St. Johns City Park at 10:30 a.m. with a picnic following the service in the Main Pavilion. Parents please note: There will only be childcare for Nursery, 0-2yrs. old and Toddlers, 2-3yrs. old.
Hamburgers and hot dogs, table service and drinks will be served along with other delicious dishes.
If it rains, you are invited to attend the Service at the church, 512 S Whittemore Street, and the picnic will be in the gym.
Class of 1974 to hold reunion September 14
We’ve Got Lots, We’ve Got More after 45 years. Were still the Class of 74!
– Reunion : Saturday. September 14, 2019 5 p.m. until your curfew.
– Eating approximately 5:30 -6 p.m. [also hot dog roast in evening at the bonfire]
– Beckie Price outdoor reunion Headquarters 6219 W. Cutler Rd. DeWitt MI.
– $15.00 per-person Hog Roast,Chicken and all the fixens, drinks, paper products included
– BYOB
– Classmates, men and women, wishing to start the day with a round of golf call the Emerald 989-224-6287 to set up a tee time.
For more information, Class of 74 Event page and Facebook or 517-930-4180.
Clinton Transit announces new hours
Beginning on September 3, 2019 Clinton Transit will provide new bus service hours 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. New call center hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open later to serve you better! Book your rides today. 989-224-8127.
Soup kitchen makes stops in area
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, will be making a stop at
– First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave, St. Johns 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, September 3 and
– First Baptist Church/Beacon of Hope (northwest parking lot), 512 S. US 27, St. Johns from 12-1:30 pm, Thursday, September 5 and at
– The Meadows of St. Johns, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 517-388-2005.
When it comes to bats, it’s good to be cautious
Ithaca, Stanton, St. Johns- Bats are highly misunderstood and aren’t quite as scary as horror movies make them out to be. They don’t typically chase people down dark alleys and attack in swarms. Instead, they perform several important functions in nature. Insect eating bats eat thousands of pesky mosquitoes while fruit-eaters help pollinate plants and disperse seeds. However, bats are one of the most common animals in Michigan to transmit rabies, so it’s a good idea to be cautious.
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the nervous system and brain, leading to death if untreated. In the U.S., it is most commonly found in bats, but also in raccoons, skunks and foxes. People can get rabies if they are bitten by an infected animal. Early symptoms may include fever, weakness, headache and body aches.
Each spring and summer a small number of bats test positive for rabies. So far this year 24 animals have tested positive for rabies in Michigan, 23 of which were bats. Warning signs that an animal may have rabies include nervousness, aggression, excessive drooling and foaming at the mouth, wild animals losing their fear of humans, and animals usually active at night being seen during the day. Rabid animals may not always look or act sick, so if a bite occurs, the animal should be tested.
Bats would much rather be outside, but sometimes find themselves in our homes. Simply finding a bat in your house isn’t cause for alarm. However, you should take the following steps if a bite occurs; or if a bat is found near a sleeping person, a child, or someone who is mentally impaired or intoxicated:
– Do not let the bat go. Capture the bat in case it needs to be tested. Keep in mind that rabies testing is done on the brain, so be sure not to damage the head. While wearing a pair of leather gloves, wait for the bat to land and then approach it slowly. Place a box or coffee can over the bat. Slide a piece of cardboard with holes punched in it (to allow the bat to breathe) under the container to trap the bat inside. Tape the cardboard securely to the container. Call the Mid-Michigan District Health Department at 989-227-3111 in Clinton County, 989-875-1019 in Gratiot County, or 989-831-3615 in Montcalm County. Communicable disease nurses at the Health Department will assess your risk and determine if the bat needs to be tested. Please do not bring bats to the health department without calling first.
– Contact your doctor right away to see if you need treatment. Rabies can be prevented with a post-exposure vaccine that works best if given within 10 days of being bitten.
If a bat is found in the home but poses no threat, it most likely does not need to be tested for rabies. In this situation, you can capture the bat and set it free outside.
Keep bats out of your home by installing chimney caps, replacing loose soffits, flashings, eaves and siding. Also, cover roof vents with screens, make sure all doors shut tightly with no gaps, and make sure window screens are not damaged or torn.
Additional steps you can take to keep your family safe:
– Avoid contact with wild animals, especially bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes.
– If a wild animal appears sick, report it to the Department of Natural Resources online at Michigan.gov/eyesinthefield or call 517-336-5030.
– Protect your pets by getting them vaccinated against rabies.
Filler announces September coffee hours
State Rep. Graham Filler has announced his next set of local coffee hours will be held Friday, September 6 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Big Boy, 1408 Old U.S. 27 in St. Johns
“Remaining open and accessible to the residents of our community is a top priority of mine,” Filler said. “This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues important to you. I welcome everyone to attend.”
No appointments are necessary. Those unable to attend can contact Rep. Filler by phone at (517) 373-1778 or by email at GrahamFiller@house.mi.gov.
Moolenaar Announces Office Hours for September
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, including the IRS and the VA.
September 12, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
DeWitt City Hall, Large Conference Room, 414 East Main Street, DeWitt, MI 48820
MMDHD Calendar – September, 2019
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
September 3: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 10: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Clinic in Shiawassee County, 149 E Corunna Ave., Corunna MI
September 12: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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:
September 4,
September 9: Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road in St. Johns, from 9 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 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
September 5: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 9: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
September 11: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
September 16: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
September 19: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 23: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September 30: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 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.