Streets hard on bicyclists, new businesses and looking for band shows
As a frequent bicyclist around town, I can acutely attest to the condition of our city streets as I avoid the worst and ride in a “crazy” manner on the others to miss various obstructions along my route. The condition of our streets is a real concern and does reflect on the apparent health of our city. The situation will only become more dire if something is not done right away.
We are primed to take off as a true destination for families to come and live. I see the expansion of our business community, the completion of the high school building/renovation project, along with all the other wonderful things happening in our community as a testament to the pride and resiliency we have here in St. Johns. St. Johns is a great place to live. We now need to fix our roads!
Good roads are a vital part of our continued growth and success as an important city here in mid-Michigan. We have the opportunity to be responsible citizens, responding to an urgent need within our community. I urge you to support the upcoming street millage vote on November 5.
William Tennant
As a someone that has grown up in St. Johns, lives in St. Johns, and owns and operates a business in downtown St. Johns, it is exciting to see the business renewal we are experiencing in the city of St. Johns. Two examples are F.C. Mason Company moving into the refurbished Federal Mogul facility, and Martin-Brower Co. LLC (former M & M Distributing) doubling its transportation and warehouse facility. These are just two examples. You can probably think of more. These business expansions mean more jobs, a healthy local economy, and increased home values. It is critical to keep this momentum going, and if we want to see it continue we need to take ownership in our city by investing in our streets. We can do this by supporting the upcoming proposal to fix our streets.
Last year, the City of St. Johns conducted a Citizen Survey to which 554 residents took part. The survey revealed that 68% of St. Johns residents want better streets. I suspect this is because the vast majority of city residents think alike in that we recognize that street repairs not only directly benefit us because we drive on these streets, but because we know that better streets means continued businesses growth in town, and higher home values.
I’m pleased that businesses are choosing to invest in our city. I’m also pleased that the leaders of City of St. Johns are trying to make sure this momentum continues by placing on the ballot a proposal to fix the city streets. I will be voting YES to fix the streets on Tuesday, November 5. I encourage my fellow city of St. Johns residents to get out on St. Johns City Election Day, November 5 and vote YES for better streets.
Sincerely,
Edward W. Jackson
I was a member of this great marching band under the direction of Mr. Cole and Mr. Speck). I graduated from SJ High School in 1978.
I am now living in Midland County, and I have a daughter who is now in the Meridian H.S. Marching Band.
I now find myself having melancholy memories of my marching band days and how great some of our shows were.
Would you know if any of the Redwing Marching Band shows (preferably from the dates aove) are available somehow for viewing?
Mary Lou Eisler
Midland County, Michigan