Latest County Covid stats
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. We can only contain the virus and keep Michigan open if everyone stays careful and masks up when they leave home, whether they feel sick or not. Face coverings can reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19 by about 70%. So Mask Up Michigan!
579 cases and 13 deaths, Probable Cases Clinton County: 82 [as of September 24]
For the latest updates visit https://www.mmdhd.org/novel-coronavirus/
His Cup Runneth Over serves free meals on Tuesdays
Spread the word that free meals are served on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, St. Johns.
Drive up and they will bring your meals out to you. If you need delivery call or text 517-388-2005 or 989-544-5764 by 11 a.m.
Concert in the Park Series – 17th Season Schedule
William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St. Johns City Park, Wednesdays – 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 23 – Matt King – His Award-Winning Tribute to Elvis
Sept. 30 – Dave Bennett Quartet – From Swing to Rock
All Concerts Will Be Held Rain Or Shine
Sponsored by The Clinton County Arts Council and the City Of St. Johns
Bring your lawn chairs and your masks – enjoy the concerts!
For concert updates each week, please visit our Facebook Page
or the CCCA website at: clintoncountyarts.org
Toys for Tots now collecting online
The Voice for Clinton County’s Children will be Clinton County’s new Toys for Tots Coordinator.
They will be working with the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce to transition information. They are also in regular communication with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and other coordinators because everyone is making significant changes this year.
We all know that this year will look different. They also know that together we will make sure the holidays remain bright for Clinton County children and youth.
Toy collections will be done online. They understand that many former collection box hosts have changed environments. The new coordinators want to be responsible with the tasks to which their volunteers give their time. They also want to support the health and safety of our community.
The online donation option will ask you to ship items directly to the office, also known as Santa’s Workshop for the holiday season. Online options include gift cards to assist them with fulfilling wish lists to be best of their abilities.
Along with the online donation option, they will offer families an online option to submit requests for holiday assistance. They will schedule pick up times for families to pick up their holiday support.
After Labor Day they will begin promoting the Holiday Wish Lists. This may feel a little early, but they want to give donors time to order and ship things. They know there can be shipping delays.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact KellySchaferED@gmail.com or phone/text at (989) 640-5681.
HDSA go host virtual walk October 18
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) Great Lakes Region is hosting the Southwest Michigan Virtual Team Hope Walk on Sunday, October 18. A virtual walk is a real walk, but on your terms: You get to choose your own course. You can walk in your driveway, local park, neighborhood, in your house and even on treadmill.
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA’s fight to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s Disease (HD) and their families. HD is a fatal genetic disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain.
http://greatlakesreg.hdsa.org/about/2020-southwest-michigan-team-hope-walk.
Regional electronics recycling collection is September 26
The Regional Electronics Recycling Day is a great way for all residents in the Capital Area to take care of unwanted items from their attics, garages, basements or storage units. The event will be held at Chippewa Middle School,4000 Okemos Road, Okemos on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Social distancing and mask requirements will be adhered to during the event.
Safely recycle a variety of unwanted items such as:
– TVs*
– Monitors*
– Computers
– Printers
– Cords
– Cables
– Phones
– VCRs
– Stereo Equipment and More
* A $20 donation is requested for each television or monitor, payable at the event or in advance by visiting www.meridian.mi.us/recycle.
The event is generously supported by the Regional Recycling Coordinating Committee; The City of East Lansing; Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; The City of Lansing; Clinton County; Eaton County; Ingham County Health Department; Meridian Township; Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council; Hammond Farms; Delta Dental; Vision Collision; Granger Waste Services and the Clerical Technical Union of MSU.
Order your first Christmas Gift now
The Clinton County Historical Society is promoting the sale of the beginnings of our local history in the form of a 500 piece (18″ x 24″) puzzle. With some extra time on our hands you can have some fun putting together a great picture of our 1890 Clinton County Court House.
To order:
Please send the following information and include a check for $35 (if you want to pick up in St. Johns) or
$40 (if you want it shipped) to:
CCHS
P.O. Box 174
St. Johns, MI 48879
Please include: Your name, Your address and Phone or email to notify you of arrival.
Pick up will be at 503 N. Lansing St., St. Johns, MI 48879. For more information call Julie Peters: 989-501-0599 or email petersj@msu.edu.
Briggs District Library News
Briggs District Library is currently open for in facility usage and curbside delivery on a reduced schedule.
The Library is following the recommended safety guidelines which include increased cleaning procedures, quarantining all returned materials for a minimum of 96hrs, social distancing, occupancy restrictions and requiring all staff and patrons age five and over to wear a mask unless exempt for medical reasons.
The Library’s current operating 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.
Library staff will be offering used book sales on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. through September 30. These sales will take place outside behind the library weather permitting. Selection will be limited and the Library is unable to accept material donations at this time.
Join Miss Erin and Ms. Liz on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. for our virtual family storytimes. There will be books, songs, movement, and fun geared toward ages 5 and under but all are welcome to join. Families are able to access these storytimes by either joining our Storytime at Briggs Facebook group or by visiting the library’s YouTube channel.
Miss Erin and Ms. Liz also encourage you to join the library’ Facebook page or YouTube channel to watch family friendly craft, cooking, and gardening videos for all ages.
Questions on virtual programs can be answered by calling the library and asking for Erin Faivor or by emailing, efaivor@briggsdistrictlibrary.org.
Briggs Library is excited to offer a new service to its patrons. Request a Grab & Go Book Bag filled with 5 titles selected by library staff. Just let us know the age of the child that the books are geared for, and any genre or topic preference. For example, does your toddler like trains? Or does your tween want to read a mystery? Let us know what they like and we will create a custom bag for them. 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 when your bags are ready by either phone or email, whatever your preference. Items can be picked up by curbside or by coming into the library during our temporary hours. Requests can be made through our website by filling out a Google request form. Any questions on this program, please call the library or email, Erin Faivor at efaivor@briggsdistrictlibrary.org.
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
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 Spring and Summer 2020 semester concluding in August.
Local tudents honored for the spring and summer semester include:
Saint Johns: Michael D. Gudbrandson
Dewitt: Austin H. Cordes; Gabrielle A. Ponze