CMH retirees gather
by Maralyn Fink
On Wednesday I met friends from Clinton Memorial Hospital at the Roadhouse. At one time we all worked together. Four of them are still employed there.
Don Roesner, Pharmacist, Ruth Roesner, RN and Joyce Freed, Cardio
Talking about the past is our thing, from good times to bad and how everything has changed from the early 70’s medically and about things that are required today. I started in 1972, and we were all in the same time frame.
Martha Saxton, Cardio, Nancy Barnes,LPN
Co-workers that we could think of were phoned with the date, and some we missed. After our first gathering it was unanimous that we will be doing this again.
Marge Simon LPN, Jeanne Byrd LPN and Sharon Jegla
We have also lost some of our crew: Mary Ellen Buggs, Mary Ewing, Bea Isbell and Bev Sosebee to name a few. They are gone but not forgotten, but their leaving has left a void.
Thanks for the good food and memories, guys, and we will get together again.
The Dream Team: Sharon, Martha, Maralyn
Ducks Unlimited Banquet – Friday April 15
For those who have suffered through a long, cold and snowy Michigan winter, Ducks Unlimited has the perfect tonic. Break out of your “Cabin Fever” with a fun night out on Friday April 15th at the Clinton County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) 35th Annual Wetlands Conservation banquet.
Join with your conservation minded friends to have a relaxing evening, starting with complimentary beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and a catered dinner.
There will be door prizes, a silent and live auction, and raffle tables that will include limited edition art prints, wildlife sculptures, firearms, crafts, collectible items, decoy carvings, and many other special DU and local craft items. There will also be a special Green Wing drawing for the boys and girls who are under 18, with every youngster winning a prize.
Chairman Chris Mikula says the Clinton County DU banquet is for the entire family. Bring your wife and youngsters, or that special friend.
For banquet information on how you can become a DU volunteer or how you can become a sponsor by donating items, buying an ad in our banquet program, or for purchasing banquet tickets, contact Kurt Hufnagel at 989-224-2072. or Chris Mikula at 989-224-3654. Also check out our Face Book page on the internet at: Clinton County Michigan Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
Available Now! Online ticket sales, buy now, online at, www.ducks.org/michigan/events/41607/clintoncounty-dinner Online ticket sales end on 4/13/2016.
Mobile Soup Kitchen Open House to kick off season – April 3
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen will be starting it’s FREE soup days in April. They are hosting an Openhouse/kick off event on Sunday April 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St .Johns Train Depot Rotary Pavilion, 107 E Railroad St., St. Johns.
Free meals served to everyone. Come and see what the mission is about. They will be collecting canned goods and paper products that can be used for our upcoming season.
Habitat to host Gala
Habitat for Humanity’s DreamBuilders Gala is a signature event that will help build two houses in Clinton County this year. The Gala is held at Eagle Eye Banquet Center in Bath and will have a casually elegant denim and western theme – strolling supper, silent auction, “Dancing with the Stars” event – local musicians – and lots of fun!
The theme this year is a Taste of Country, so you know the food will be good (none of that bland, dry chicken dinners, here), the music will keep your toes tapping and the silent auction will feature items that you will definitely want! Plus, you’ll want to come out and see our “local celebrities” cut a rug with professional dancers from Spartan Dance Center in our “Dancing with the Stars” part of the evening.
Tickets are $55 each or 2 for $100 – $25.00 of each ticket is a tax deductible donation.
If you need more information, call the Habitat office at 989-227-1771 or go to our website: habitatclinton.org
Fire Hydrant Flushing Program
The City of St. Johns Water Department personnel will be flushing all fire hydrants in the city. Flushing of the hydrants is done in spring and fall.
The schedule for flushing will be:
M-21 North from April 4-15, 2016
M-21 South from April 18-29, 2016
Flushing will be done between the hours of:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please call the Water Department at 224-8944 ext. 235 or ext. 282 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Briggs Library News
Children’s Garden T-Shirt Contest – This summer the Briggs Library will be starting a children’s garden! We are asking for help in designing the t-shirt that will be used during our garden programs. Children in grades 1-5 can submit a garden-themed picture or design that will be used on our shirts! The pictures should fit on a regular-size piece of paper (8 ½ x 11), and be submitted to the Circulation Desk by Friday, April 15. The chosen design will be announced at our Garden Groundbreaking on Friday, April 22.
Make It and Take It – A selection of crafting materials will be available to spark creativity on Tuesday, April 5 from 10:00-11:30a.m. and from 2:30-4:00p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult; no registration is required.
LEGOs – The Library will have our LEGO and Duplo blocks available for some free building time during Spring Break. On Wednesday, April 6 from 10:00-11:30a.m. and from 2:30-4:00p.m. children are invited to the Library for some creative free play. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no registration required.
Last in the Library Book Club – The April selection of the Last in the Library Book Club is “Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller” a graphic novel by Joseph Lambert. This parent/child book club is recommended for children in grades 4-8, though any who can read the material and would like to discuss it are welcome. Copies of the book and registration are now available.
Tween – Youth ages 10-12 are invited to a Spring Break ‘Tween Event! On Tuesday, April 5 from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. we will be hosting a life-size game night with giant versions of your favorite games! Registration is now available.
Comic Book Library – Michigan State University has the world’s largest library comic collection, and Randy Scott, Assistant Head of Special Collections at MSU, will be at Briggs Library Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00p.m. to talk about it. Mr. Scott will discuss the work that goes on at this special type of library, and will even share some of the rare and interesting comic books it houses. All ages are welcome, but the program format may not suit younger listeners. Registration is appreciated and now available.
Great Michigan Read – The Library is hosting a community-wide book discussion on this year’s Great Michigan Read, “Station Eleven,” by Emily St. John Mandel. Set in the time after a devastating flu pandemic ends civilization as we know it, this is a spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic troupe of actors and musicians roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity. Any interested individuals or book clubs are invited to join us on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30p.m. for discussion and refreshments. This is also the Bookaholics book club selection for April. Copies are now available at the circulation desk.
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: “Orphan X” by G. Hurwitz, “Scandalous Behavior” by S. Woods, “The Tears of Dark Water” by Corban Addison, “Girls She Left Behind” by S. Graves, “Breakdown” by J. Kellerman, “Brotherhood in Death” by J.D. Robb, “No Ordinary Life” by S. Redfearn and “House on Primrose Pond: by Y. McDonough. Nonfiction: “How to Retire With Enough Money: and How to Know What is Enough: by T. Ghilarducci, “Negative Calorie Diet: Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 10 Days with 10 All You Can Eat Foods” by Rocco Dispirito and “Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter by E. Doland. Miss Marie’s Juvenile Picks: “Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics” by C. Grabenstein.
Library Closure – The Library will be closed on Friday March 25 in observance of Good Friday and on Saturday March 26 for the Easter Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure.
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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
Summer Softball League Sign-up approaching
Registration packets for the 2016 City of St. Johns Men’s, Co-ed, and Church softball leagues are available and can be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the City Offices.
Registration is now through April 15, 2016 and requires a $250 team fee to hold your spot. Leagues are limited. There will be a $15 late fee for any team fees paid after April 15, 2016. The roster, waiver form, player and capital improvement fees are due no later than Monday, April 25, 2016 (see registration form for details). Rosters, waiver forms and player fees must be received by April 27.
The season will begin the week of May 11, 2016 with men playing on Wednesday nights and co-ed on Thursday nights. Players can play in multiple leagues, but player and capital improvement fees still apply.
Church league sign-up deadline is May 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. with rosters and waivers due May 23, 2016. The co-ed church league is a six-game season, played on Sunday nights, starting June 5, 2016. Church league teams are co-ed with 7 males and 3 females playing the field at a time. Game times will be 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 depending on the number of teams that sign up. The cost for the league is $150.00 per team plus additional player and capital improvement fees. All registrations need to be associated with a church.
If you have any questions about the softball league or any other recreation program please call the Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext. 228 or e-mail rfaivor@ci.saint-johns.mi.us. Team registration forms, rosters and waivers are available on the website www.cityofsaintjohnsmi.com. Check us out on Facebook at St Johns Recreation.
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser
The Euchre Tournament Fundraiser for Nathan’s Methodist Relay for Life Team will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5485 W. Lowe Rd. on April 15th from 6:30-10:00 pm.
Snacks and Beverages Provided. Just Bring Yourself!
Mark Your Calendar
Easter Egg Hunt date set
St. Johns Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 26th at 1:00 p.m.
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Welcome veterans home – Saturday, April 2
It’s that time again; please invite your favorite veteran.
Come spend an afternoon honoring our veterans. Please join St. Johns American Legion Post 153 in welcoming veterans home on Saturday, April 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Konan Art Exchange Exhibit – month of March
Step into Briggs Public Library in St. Johns during the month of March and you will be surrounded by art
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Watercolor Technique Classes at Gallery – begin Thursday March 31
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Leonard to host April office hours
In St. Johns at the Big Boy, 1408 S. U.S. 27, Friday, April 8 from 8 to 9:30 a.m
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Annual Spring Wetlands Conservation Banquet – April 15, 2016
The Clinton County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) will host it’s 35th Annual Wetlands Conservation
banquet on Friday April 15, 2016. The event will once again be held at Smith Hall on the 4-H Fairgrounds in St Johns.
Ferris Graduates
Saint Johns: Kyle McKeown, ARCH-Architectural Technology AAS
Bath:
Nathan Horan, CJGO-Criminal Justice – Generalist BS
Antonio Rodriguez, BUAD-Business Administration BS
Jessica Ruthig, BSN-Nursing BS Cum Laude
Dewitt:
Michelle Andrews, ELED-Elementary Education BS Summa Cum Laude
Ryan Carey, ACCT-Accountancy BS Summa Cum Laude
Ashley Roof, CJGO-Criminal Justice – Generalist BS Magna Cum Laude
Scott Thurber, ISIN-Info Security and Intelligence BS Summa Cum Laude
Ferris Dean’s List
St. Johns: Rylie Dumond, Elizabeth Vincent, Cathrine Hunt, Autumn Mirkle, Rebecca Wilson, Kari Randolph, Jason Luce, Kurt Thum, Kayla Maki, Samantha Dick, Angela Herrera, McKayla Keener, Lora Rademacher, Holly Rogers, Nicole Stine, Jake Smith, Janie Hyde, Maria Farrar, Zachary Martens, Alexis Morton, Madison Lake-Wickham
Bath: Nathan Horan, Jessica Ruthig, Aaron Ewart, Megan Rahall, Jourdan Seelye
Dewitt: Dana Lamacchia, Jordan Lee, Scott Thurber, Michelle Andrews, Abigail Nakfoor, Ryan Carey, Zachary Peters, Amanda Baugher, Ashley Roof, Peter Sperry, Ethan Leppanen, Crystal Thayer,Chelsea Hemenway, Joshua Whiteman, Kelly Teska, Aidan Yetsko, Hillary Womboldt, Edward Peters, Meridith Davison, Brittany Stratz
Fowler: Kenneth Schafer, Nicholas Frechen, Rachel Schmitt
Ovid: Sarah Dobski
Westphalia: Brooke Platte, Ericka Martin, Jacob Nurenberg, Aaron Rademacher, Scott Spitzley, Megan Smith