Maxine Mosher to celebrate 100th Birthday – Sunday June 5
Join us in celebrating the 100th birthday of Laura “Maxine” Mosher. We will be hosting a little open house with food and cake for her on June 5, 2016, from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Maxine taught Kindergarten in Dewitt and was a Leader in Community Services for many years. Her actual birthday is June 2.
The open house will take place at Fellowship Hall, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1400 S Oakland St in St. Johns.
This is a no gift birthday party. If you would like to share a story in writing or through a recording, it would be greatly appreciated. We hope you can join her.
If you can’t make the party, please, send a greeting to her home address or drop in and visit her at home at another time. Just let Robert know when you would like to visit. robertmosher1@comcast.net
Mint Country Garden Club Plant Sale – Saturday, May 21
Plan to attend the Mint Country Garden Club plant sale featuring perennials grown in the member’s gardens.
The plant sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21 on the lawn of 205 West State St., known as the Hick’s House. Look for the signs advertising the sale.
For more information, call Debbie 989-224-9212.
SCH Auxiliary hosts annual flower sale – Saturday, May 21
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Auxiliary hosts its annual flower sale just in time for Memorial Day. The sale takes place Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southpoint Mall off old US-27 in St. Johns.
Available plant selections include hanging baskets, square and round planters, fiber baskets, geraniums, wave petunias, daisies, begonias, gerbera daisies, and impatiens.
All proceeds help fulfill the Auxiliary’s $100,000 pledge for construction of the new Emergency Services Department at Sparrow Clinton Hospital.
For more information, call Shelley Redman at 517.331.0665.
LAFCU to award $6,000 in LCC scholarships to veterans – deadline July 1
LAFCU is offering six $1,000 scholarships to military veterans as part of its Community Champions program. The scholarships are for the recipients to attend Lansing Community College (LCC) fall 2016.
The application deadline is July 1, 2016. Winners will be chosen based on a one-page essay identifying three reasons applicants were compelled to serve their country.
The mid-Michigan credit union donated $2,000 to the scholarship fund and $4,000 is the estimated total to be donated by Lansing Lugnuts fans in the first two years (2015-2016) of LAFCU Launch, an in-park promotion. About $2,000 was raised last year. Following the game at each LAFCU Fireworks Spectacular, fans donate $1 for each tennis ball they wish to “launch” onto the field to try and win a $25 VISA card.
“American veterans are uniquely positioned to bring talents they acquired in the military to our workforce,” said Kelli A. Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU senior vice president of marketing. “We want to help provide them with an affordable path to career success.
“These scholarships are particularly meaningful because they include community support. We thank Lansing Lugnuts fans who are participating in the LAFCU Launch and helping to build the fund that is providing additional scholarships.”
Details are available online at www.LAFCU.com/CommunityChampions. Applications can be uploaded at www.LAFCU.com or mailed to LAFCU, ATTN: Marketing, 106 N. Marketplace Blvd., Lansing, MI 48917.
Winners will be recognized at the Lansing Lugnuts Salute to Service Night, Friday, July 22, 2016, which is also a LAFCU Fireworks Spectacular.
The LAFCU Community Champions program has recognized active and veteran members of the military at Lansing Lugnuts LAFCU Fireworks Spectaculars since 2014. Visit www.LAFCU.com or www.LansingLugnuts.com for more information.
Reps. Leonard and Inman work to support local law enforcement
Rep. Tom Leonard today said recently introduced legislation would allow a court to order a person convicted of the crime of arson to reimburse the state or local government for expenses related to the incident.
“This is an important issue that had been brought to my attention by local leaders in the 93rd House District and I am proud to have worked with Representative Larry Inman to get this legislation introduced,” said Rep. Leonard, R-DeWitt. “Law enforcement agencies and fire departments spend a large amount of their resources on arson investigations. It is counterproductive to make them, and local taxpayers, pick up the tab.
“This bill will make sure the departments are reimbursed for their work, rather than forced to pay for someone else’s crime.”
HB 5556 has been referred to the House Committee on Judiciary, which is set to take testimony on the bill in the coming weeks.
Importance of Outdoor Play, a 2-part Early Childhood Workshop
Parents and providers will learn:
· Why structured outdoor play is important;
· What to do to increase the interest of kids that are reluctant to go outside;
· How to make the playground experience more meaningful;
· Techniques for engaging and responsive interactions between parent/provider and child
This workshop is free to parents; child care providers seeking training hours pay $5 for each class at the door.
This is a 2-part class, held on May 24 and May 25, 2016 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The first class will be held at the Clinton County Courthouse (100 E. State Street) in St. Johns and the second class will be held at the St. Johns Fantasy Forest Park (in case of rain, we will meet at the Courthouse again).
Please register for both classes in advance by calling 989-224-5241.
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
CASA-The Voice for Clinton County’s Children is currently accepting applications for our next CASA Volunteer Advocate Training.
Those interested in serving as a CASA Advocate must submit a volunteer application, completely pass a criminal and personal background check, and participate in our 30-hour pre-service training.
Applicants should have ample time to visit their appointed child every 7 to 10 days (activities during visits may include playing games, playing outside, helping with homework, coloring, etc.). Our program continues to work toward our goal of having enough CASA Advocates for every Clinton County child who is in foster care.
For more information, please visit our website ClintonCountyCASA.org or contact our office at clintoncountycasa@gmail.com or 517-599-7145.
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
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, May 17 and at
– Middleton Community Church, 223 S. Newton, Middleton, from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 and at
– Carson City United Methodist Church, 119 E. Elm St., Carson City, Thursday, May 19 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m, and at
– Pompeii United Methodist Church, 135 W. Burton, Pompeii, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 19.
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
St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule
St. Johns City Park Performance Shell
Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m.
June 15: Classic Rock, The Sea Cruisers
June 22: Local Country, The Louis Longoria Band
June 29: Barbershop Chorus, Mountain Town Singers
July 6: Great Evening of Folk, Blue Water Ramblers
July 13: Real Motown, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
July 20: Orchestra Pops, Mid-Michigan Festival Orchestra
July 27: Canadian Roots/Ragtime, My Sweet Patootie
Aug. 3: Eagles Tribute Band, Motown Eagles
Aug. 10: The Music of Ireland, Monday’s Supper
Aug. 17: Beatles Tribute Band, Toppermost
Aug. 24: All Brass, Capital City Brass Band
Aug. 31: Elvis Impersonator, Matt King
Mark Your Calendar
Briggs Library is hosting the Eleventh Annual Authors Night at the Emerald Golf Course Tuesday, May 17 7:00 – 9:00p.m. Kathleen Flinn is the New York Times best-selling author of several books, including the 2015 Michigan Notable Book, “Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good,” a multi-generational memoir-with-recipes about her culinary heritage growing up in Michigan. Ms. Flinn will be speaking at this event supporting the work of the Briggs Library.
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To celebrate 100th birthday – June 5
Join us in celebrating the 100th birthday of Laura “Maxine” Mosher. We will be hosting a little party with food and cake for her in the Fellowship Hall at the Saint Johns SDA Church, 1 to 4 PM, June 5, 2016.
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Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Outing – June 11th
Mark your calendars June 11, 2016 for the 20th annual Special Olympics Area 28 (Clinton County) Golf Scramble at the Emerald Golf Course – Continental breakfast, 18 holes with cart, luncheon, raffles, prizes… all for only a $65 entry fee.