Mint Country Garden Club
The monthly meeting of Mint Country Garden Club will be held Thursday, April 7 at 7:15 pm.
Daedre Craig, MSU Horticulture Department will present the Best New Annuals. Join us to learn about the top-performing plants.
Meetings are held at Clinton Commons Community Center, 1105 S. Scott Rd, St. Johns.
For further information about this meeting or how to become a member, email mintcountrygardenclub@gmail.com or call 517-599-6307.
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, is hosting an open house on Sunday, April 3 from 1pm to 3 pm at the St. Johns Depot, Rotary Pavilion at 107 E. Railroad St.
They will be collecting canned goods and serving a meal to anyone who comes.
They will be making a stop at
– First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave, St. Johns 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5
– Middleton Community Church, 223 S. Newton, Middleton, 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, and at
– Pompeii United Methodist Church, 135 W. Burton, Pompeii, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. All are welcome.
For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764.
Boater Safety Classes
The Marine Patrol Division of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting Boater’s Safety Courses during the month of April.
The Boater’s Safety Course is designed to teach safe boating skills, basic water safety and rescue, legal issues, and other marine safety concerns. Students who complete the course and pass the final examination will receive a Department of Natural Resources Boater Safety Certificate.
Contact the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office at boat@clinton-county.org to register for a class. Please include class date, name, age and telephone number for each person wanting to attend.
Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.
There is no fee for the class. You must be present for the entire class period to be able to take the exam and receive your certificate. Students will need to bring a sack lunch.
April 16, 2016 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dewitt Area Fire Station
911 W. Main
Dewitt, MI 48820
April 30, 2016 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Clinton County Sheriff’s Office
1347 E. Townsend Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
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.
Election workers needed
The City of St. Johns is looking for election inspectors.
Registered voters of Clinton County interested in serving as an Election Inspector for the City of St. Johns on election days should fill out an Election Inspector Application at the City Clerk’s Office, 100 East State Street, Suite #1100, St. Johns. It is also available on the City website.
The Clinton County Clerk will be conducting training this summer that is required every two years.
If you have questions or would like more information, you may contact the city clerk’s office at 224-8944 extension 223.
Mark Your Calendar
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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Superheroes for Children Return to Clinton County
April 30, 2016 Superheroes return to the St. Johns City Park for CASA-The Voice for Clinton County’s Children 3rd Annual Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly
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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.
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Euchre Tournament Fundraiser – April 15
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser for Nathan’s Methodist Relay for Life Team at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5485 W. Lowe Rd. April 15th 6:30-10:00 pm
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Spring Clean-Up scheduled – May 7
Please do not place items out at the curb earlier then Saturday, April 30, 2016.
MMDHD Calendar – April, 2016
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
April 5: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 12: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 19: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
April 26: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
Hearing & 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:
April 6,
April 11: at Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road in St. Johns, from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 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 Clinics
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
April 4: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 11: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
April 13: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 18: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
April 21: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 25: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 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.