City names William E. Tennant Performance Shell
Congratulations to Bill Tennant as he received recognition from the City of St. Johns.
Mayor Dana Beaman presented the City’s proclamation to Bill Tennant during the September 26 regular meeting of the City Commission.
Whereas, William E. Tennant taught Orchestra at the St. Johns School District for 34 years; and
Whereas, William E. Tennant has devoted his time and talent to support the arts in St. Johns; and
Whereas, William E. Tennant was one of the founding members of the Clinton County Arts Council and chaired the committee to build the new shell at the park, working closely with the CCAC Director Kaye Pilmore and the City of St Johns. In that endeavor, he led the fund-raising efforts and helped choose the shell’s design; and
Whereas, for the shell’s 10th anniversary in 2013, he raised hmds to have a beautiful sculpture, built by area artist Tim Higgins, placed by the Shell to recognize the major donors; and
Whereas, William E. Tennant has just completed the work on the 12th full season of summer concerts in the Shell, running from the first Wednesday in June after school is out through the last Wednesday in August
Now, therefore, I , Dana C. Beaman, Mayor of the City of St Johns, do hereby proclaim the performance shell to be named the “William E. Tennant Performance Shell” in honor of his investment of time.
September 28, 2015
Dana C. Beaman, Mayor
City of St Johns, Michigan
Rhonda Dedyne and Chuck Biewer join Bill Tennant after he accepted his proclamation from the City.
Fall Goose Hunt applications available – Apply by Friday, October 9
Clinton County will hold A Fall Waterfowl Hunt at Clinton Lakes County Park.
To reduce unsightly and unsanitary goose droppings found on park trails, lawn areas and swimming beaches, the Clinton County Parks and Green Space Commission will hold a fall 2015 waterfowl hunt. The hunting public is invited to apply for the required hunting permit, which will be issued without cost.
Based on the successful 2014 initial hunt, the 2015 hunt is expanded from portions of 4 days to portions of 8 days.
The 2015 program is limited to the following dates – October 19, 22, 26,and 29 and November 2, 5, 9 and 12, 2015 from one hour before legal shooting time in the morning until 2:00 pm. Full details can be found on the application and permit forms available on-line at www.clinton-county.org 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.orgparks@clinton-county.org.
I Was Here signs available – Paine-Gillam-Scott House Museum
Paine-Gillam-Scott House Museum has signs to be placed on your historic house to indicate when it was built. Show pride in your home by displaying one of these professionally designed signs on the outside of your home.
The house should be at least 100 years old, located in Clinton County and the homeowner must do the research to determine the age. Clinton County Historical Society, a picture of the old courthouse clock tower and the actual year is printed on your sign.
Signs can be purchase for $35.00. For more information, call 989-224-2894 or 989-292-9096, email pgsmusuem@hotmail.com or visit the Museum at 106 Maple Street, St Johns, MI 48879.
The Museum complex consisting of the House, General Store and Carriage House is open through December 20, 2015 on Wednesdays 2 to 6:30 pm and Sundays 1 to 4 pm.
The current exhibit is showcasing Clinton Rural Schools to be followed by Christmas in Victorian Times.
Adoption finalized in a case with a CASA Advocate
For the first time in Clinton County, an adoption was finalized in a court case which had a CASA Advocate appointed.
The CASA Advocate was appointed to the child June 2014.
CASA Advocate, Linda, pictured here with the little lady at the focus of the celebration, and all CASA Advocates provide good advocacy every day.
Thank you to the little lady’s family for inviting CASA to witness today’s special milestone in their family.
Senior Center Activities – October, 2015
If you are 55 or older and looking for a place to go for some socialization, opportunity to make new friends and enjoy meals, then go to the Clinton County Senior Center located at 201 E Walker Street in St. Johns. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There is no cost to come into the center each day and there is no cost to become a member. Here are some of the activities going on in October:
Senior Meals
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday a nutritional meal is served at Noon for senior citizens. The meals are available for a suggested $3 donation. If you cannot afford the $3, you are not required to pay. Some of the meals in October include Rosemary Turkey, Pork Medallions and Meat Lasagna. For a complete schedule, call the center at 989-224-4257 or stop in and pick one up.
Birthday Party
Each month the center celebrates the birthdays of anyone that is celebrating a birthday in that month. If it is your birthday month you get a free lunch, cake and ice cream and a special sweet treat. The party for October birthdays is planned for Wednesday, October 14.
Bingo
Bingo will be held every Tue and Fri at 12:30 p.m. The cost is only $1 and every player will walk away with 4-5 items. Prizes include things like canned goods, personal care items, cereal, peanut butter, snacks, cookies and of course Chocolate!
Monday Euchre Tournaments
On October 12 and 26 Euchre tournaments will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. If you eat lunch at the center before cards the tournament is only $1. If you come just for the tournament it is $2. On October 5 the Euchre Tournament will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and everyone pays $2. On October 19 the tournament will start at 12:30 pm, with a break at 1:30 pm for a fun auction. After the auction the Euchre Tournament will continue until 3:30 p.m. You need to know the basics of the game, but you don’t have to be a great player to come and have fun.
Trivia Contest
On Monday, October 5 there will be a no cost Trivia Contest from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. There are a lot of clues given, so don’t worry about being the smartest person in the room. Small prizes are awarded throughout the contest.
Monday Fundraising Lunches
Every Monday lunch is open to senior citizens and everyone from the general public – no matter what age. A fundraiser meal is made by volunteer cooks each week in their licensed kitchen. The cost is only $5 for the full meal or $3 for a sandwich and chips. Meals in October include: October 5: Ham, October 12: Chicken, October 19: Brunch and October 26: Pork Chops. Homemade pie is also available for only $1.50 a slice. Monday meals are served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Take outs are available.
October 21 Fundraiser
On Wednesday, October 21 the center will hold it’s annual Rock-a-Thon from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Premier Sponsor for this year’s event is McLaren Health Plan. Throughout the day participants rock in rocking chairs while playing games, making a craft, telling stories, having lunch, etc. The theme for this year’s event is “Popcorn”. Prior to the event participants collect donations from friends, family members, businesses and neighbors. Anyone wishing to participate or donate should call the center ASAP.
If you are a senior and have any other ideas of activities they should be doing at the Senior Center just let them know – they are always asking members for activity ideas and work to keep everyone happy.
In addition to the planned activities senior citizens are always welcome to stop in to use the Exercise Room, work on a puzzle, play other card or board games or just to socialize.
If you don’t think you are old enough for the center, but want to support them in some way, consider donating items they can use for bingo, in their gift shops or things they can pass on to volunteer crafters. They take things like stuffed animals, nic naks, puzzles, books, magazines, fabric, yarn, stuffing for pillows and quilt batting.
If you have any questions about the Senior Center stop in or give them a call at 989-224-4257.
Briggs Library News – Pajamapalooza and more
Jr. Readers
Join us for the “Pajamapalooza” program being held on Monday, October 26 from 7:00 – 7:45pm. This program is for children in grades 2 – 4 and includes a book discussion, snack, and craft — and the children can even wear their PJs! We will discuss What You Never Knew About Beds, Bedrooms & Pajamas by Patricia Lauber at the program, but participants are not expected to read it beforehand. Pick up a copy of the discussion worksheet at the Circulation Desk, or download it from the Library’s website, so the children can share with others about their bedrooms at home! Registration opens September 28th.
Caroling Kids
Youthful singers ages 4-10 can join Caroling Kids at Briggs. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 6:30 – 7:00 pm. Participants will be singing at the Dec. 3rd Holiday Program. Registration is required and begins Oct. 13th.
Simple Storytime
Children ages 2-4 (and their participating grownup) will “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye” to all the great stories during our next Simple Storytime! The program will feature stories, music, and a game, and will run Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11:00, October 20 – November 17. Registration for this program is required and now open.
Chapter Chatter: Thanks A Lot!
Boys and girls, ages 6 to 8 years old (independent listeners) are invited to join us in showing our thanks to those we appreciate and those in need. Library staff will select and read chapter books about stories of thanks over the course of 4 weeks. Kids will be making a “warm” craft, a yummy treat, letters of thankfulness, and other theme related fun. We will meet on Monday evenings, November 2 – November 23, 7-7:45 pm. Registration is required and begins on Monday, October 5th.
LEGO Block Party
Both LEGO and Duplo blocks will be available at our next LEGO Block Party, where we will try to build Halloween creations. The program will be held at the Train Depot across the street from the Library on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:30-7:30pm, and is open to children ages 2-11 (children ages 2-3 with a participating adult). Registration is required & opens Tuesday, October 6.
Holiday Cartoon Program
“Kids, Cartoons, and Crafts” is the Library’s new holiday movie program that will feature a short cartoon, a craft, a game, and a snack. Independent children ages 4-8 are invited to celebrate Halloween on Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30-7:30pm as we watch Bugs Bunny’s Howl-oween Special. Registration for this free program is required and is now open.
Home-Town Heroes
A super thank you from Chapter Chatter Kids to: Under-Sheriff Larry Jerue and Deputy Rod Beals for sharing their time and knowledge while guiding us through a courtroom and more in the Court House. Thank you to Captain Wineland of the St. Johns Fire Department for allowing us to visit the station and get very close to lots of interesting things. Thank you to David Wilson from the Clinton Area Ambulance Service for giving his time and expertise about ambulances, what is in them and how they work. The Library really appreciates our local home-town heroes giving the Chapter Chatter Kids and their parents a very personal behind-the scenes look at what goes on in their line of work.
Last in the Library Book Club
Copies of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the first selection for our parent/child book club, are now available. This charming story of a 12-year-old orphan boy who lives in the wall of a Paris train station is told in both pictures and text. The publisher recommends this book for children in grades 4-6, but the club is open to all who can read the material and would like to discuss it. The club will meet Saturday, October 10 from 3:00 – 4:00pm. Please note: the Library closes at 3:00pm on Saturdays, so please plan on arriving a few minutes early. Registration for this program is now available.
Pre-Reader Storytime
Life was meant to be colorful. Crayons and Paint and Pencils…THEY ROCK! Register your prereaders for this fun and creative storytime. Sessions are designed for independent listeners’ ages 4 to 6 years old. This program will feature colorful tales, creative art, music and a snack or game. So mark your calendar for Thursday evenings, 6:30-7pm, from October 15 – Nov. 19th. Registration is required and open @ this time. “We are a box of crayons, each one of us unique, but when we get together the picture is complete!”
Bookaholics
When the Bookaholics meet next they will be discussing Room by Emma Donoghue. Five-year-old Jack lives in a single room with his Ma and has never been outside. When he starts to ask questions, his mother reveals to him that there is a world beyond the walls. Told entirely in Jack’s voice, this is no horror story or tearjerker, but a celebration of resilience and the love between parent and child. The Club meets Thursday, October 15 at 12:00pm at the Library or at 7:30pm at Bruno’s Bar. Copies of the book are now available.
Staff Picks
If you are looking for a good book to read here is a list of titles that Library staff enjoyed or found informative in the last month.
Fiction: Devil’s Bridge by L. Fairstein, Who Do You Love by J. Weiner, Badlands by C.J. Box, Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay, Perfect Touch by E. Lowell, Murderer’s Daughter by J. Kellerman, The Blue by L. Clarke, Keeper’s Reach by C. Neggers and If You Only Knew by K. Higgins.
Non-fiction: Live Your Life for ½ the Price by M. Hunt and The Microbiome Solution by R. Chutkan.
Miss Marie’s Juvenile Picks: Diary of a Mad Brownie by B. Coville, Book Scavenger by J. Bertman and Saving Mr. Terupt by R. Buyea.
Contact Information
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: smorrison@briggspubliclibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879
Soup kitchen makes stops in St. Johns – October 6, 8
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, October 6 and
– Beacon of Hope/First Baptist Church, 512 S. US 27, St. Johns 4 p.m to 6:30 p.m, Tuesday October 6 and at
– Suntree Apartments 1100 Sunview Dr., St. Johns 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 8.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge.
For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764
City to host annual Zombie Run – Friday October 23
Join us Friday October 23rd in the St. Johns City Park at 6:15 for the 3rd Annual Zombie Run. Navigate the 1.5 mile course as Zombies try to take your 2 “life” flags from your belt. This 1.5 mile road/trail race will take runners through post-apocalyptic St. Johns City Park and Clinton County Fairgrounds.
Cost is $10 prior to race day, race day registration $15. Children 10 and under can run for free with a paid adult registration. Children 10 and under must run with an adult.
Registrations for the run can be picked up and dropped off at the City Office and are also available online at www. cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/ParksandRecreation. You also can register online at www.runsignup.com/Race/MI/StJohns/RUNFORYOURLIFE.
The last day to register on line is October 22, 2015. The City Offices are located in the County Courthouse.
Being a Zombie more your style? You can be a member of the zombie horde by going to www. runsignup.com/Race/MI/StJohns/ZOMBIEHORDE. Cost to be a zombie is $8. Deadline to sign up to be a zombie is October 22, 2015. Zombies must arrive early to get painted.
Race check-in will be in the Main Pavilion in the City Park starting at 5:15 PM on race day. All pre-registered runners are guaranteed a belt with “life” flags. Minors under the age of 18 must have a parent’s signature. Children under the age of 12 must run with a parent or guardian. Children 10 and under are free and will need to sign a waiver for children when you arrive on race day.
All proceeds will be used for the St. Johns Community Spray Park.