St. Johns Independent



We Remember: Last week the St. Johns High School Dance Team wore orange ribbons for Jaime Guttenberg, a 14 year old victim of the Florida shooting who was a dancer. Dancers across the U.S. were wearing orange ribbons at performances and competitions in her honor.


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Calling All Artists – Plein Air Event
Oh Mi Organics schedules Grand Opening
Museum wants your WW I photos
Kindergarten Registration 2018 – 2019
New Restaurant Delivery Service coming to St. Johns Friday


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Mint Country Garden Club Meeting
Free Poetry Workshops
St. Johns Big Boy Supporting Kids
Michigan Technological University Fall Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University Dean’s List
Briggs District Library News
Leonard schedules office hours


Features


City receives grant for Spray Park improvements – with an album
Builders Club remembers seniors on Valentines Day
A Look Back – Carla Vincent White
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash


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Obituaries – James R. Manzullo, Judith A. Minner, Juanita M. Horman, Ronald Keith Barnhill, Norman John Goerge, Marilyn Hazel Gallagher, Richard Russell Andrews, Camma Jill Harwood, Dallas Herbruck, Kenneth W. Washburn
Divorce decrees filed February 5, 2018
Divorce decrees filed the week of February 12, 2018

St. Johns Independent



Getting organized: Relay for Life held their first 2018 Team Captains’ meeting last Tuesday. Shown here are Nikki Myers, Selina Mills and Marlene Harris.


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Relay for Life Organizes
Beaded jewelry classes at Clinton County Arts Gallery
Applications open for summer high school exchange program in Japan
Board Elections for the Friends of the FMCIS Trail
Ducks Unlimited banquet coming up April 20
Committee Volunteers Needed for St. Johns Mint Festival


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Hepatitis A cases confirmed in Clinton and Gratiot counties
It’s K of C Fish Fry time again
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Senior Center seeks donations
Mint Recipes Needed
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges


Features


Big snow and growing icicles – an album
A Look Back – Advanced Casting/Burton Mixer Retiree
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Smucker Withdraws Multiple Dog Food Brands
Letter – 2017 Clinton County Toys for Tots Campaign a great success
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Responsible Pet Adoption


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Obituaries – Betty J. Mankey, Richard Francis Gorch
Marriage licenses filed the week of February 5, 2018

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Fundraiser: The St. Johns High School Student Council hosted a Dribble for Kibble event to benefit the Capital Area Humane Society during Friday’s basketball game.


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Dribble for Kibble
Getting ready for summer
Halfmann releases another new book
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Career EXPO Coming to Clinton County
Get your Tea tickets now


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It’s K of C Fish Fry time again
St. Johns Big Boy Supporting Kids
Local student earns distinction at Wichita State University
Local man graduates from Michigan Tech
Moolenaar announces February Office Hours
Briggs District Library News
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed


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A Winter Walk – an album
A living Valentine at Postal Connections
A Look Back – Montgomery Ward Catalog Sales
Maralyn’s Pet Corner -Gabapentin for Dogs: What You Need to Know


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Obituaries – Robert Buehler, James T. Skriba, Dr. Barry L. Knight, Donald C. Rice, Linda Fay Snater, Arlene L. Plowman, George E. Dush
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 29, 2018
Divorce decrees filed the week of January 16 and 29, 2018

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The Crucible: Fresh from their victory at district competition, the SJHS Theatre Department is rehearsing for their dinner theater scheduled for Saturday night.


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Dinner Theater is February 3
SJHS Theatre takes first place in district festival
Student artists feature in MSUFCU exhibit
Self-publishing at the Briggs
City announces open gym nights
SJHS alum winning big in Iowa


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K of C to host blood drive – February 5
Dispose of unwanted medications February 10
Win an Oh Mi sneak preview
Register for Adult softball
St. Johns Big Boy Supporting Kids
Moolenaar announces February Office Hours
MMDHD calendar – February, 2018


Features


St. Johns Heritage Rediscovered
We Must Take Action
A Look Back – Annette White
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Canine Influenza Vaccination: Does Your Dog Need It?
Remember When? – Dr. Luton’s office


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Obituaries – George E. Dush, Maxine L. Kushmaul, Richard Dean Wells
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 22, 2018
Divorce decrees filed January 22, 2018

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Winter fun: The Clinton County Emergency Services Team did their annual ice rescue recertification exercise at Motz Park this week.


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SCH nurse earns award
CRV visits MSU Cyclotron
Win an Oh Mi! sneak preview
Scene and Unseen goes into paperback
MSU Extension hosts Field Crops Webinar Series


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Still time left to get your tickets
It’s not too late to get the flu vaccine
Chocolate Fantasy is February 1
Community Resource Volunteers, a new and unique way to volunteer
Touch a Truck coming up in May
Briggs District Library News
Michigan celebrates 181st birthday at Michigan History Museum


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Emergency Services Team performs ice rescue exercises
Redwings swimmers win meet
A Look Back – United Way
Letters – The lady on the phone
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Benefits of Oats for Dogs and Cats


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Obituaries – Dorothy J. Sousley, Gladys Elaine Boak, Mark Black
Divorce decrees filed on January 8, 2018

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Save the date: On Saturday February 3, 2018 the St. Johns Rotary Club will host their next Helping Hands Dinner/Raffle.


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Still time left to get your tickets
Teachers continue their training
Dance Teams earn top honors
Eat Healthy, Eat Local spots filling quickly
Community turns out to support Hufnagel family
The Sledding Hill is open


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Chocolate Fantasy is February 1
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series
The Voice for Clinton County’s Children has a special wall
New fitness goals for the New Year
Ice Skating hours
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges


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City asking residents and landlords to clean their sidewalks
A Look Back – Senator Robert Griffin
Letter: Organizers say thanks


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Obituaries – Shirley Ann Dockham, Janet C. Lewis, Erwin E. Pline, Larry Steven Baird, Nick G. Evers, Raynold P. St. Pierre, Melinda K. Joy
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 8, 2018

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Hibernating: The Performance Shell at the City Park is waiting under a blanket of snow for the return of summer fun.


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SJPS Board begins search to replace superintendent
SJ Schools host search Focus Group session January 16
Celebrate National Superhero Day
Barn of the Year
Self-Publishing with Bob Holzhei
Ice fishing tournament – January 14


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Filler announces candidacy
Fundraiser planned for Hufnagel family – January 15
Free chronic pain workshop offered – January 17
Introduction to making Beaded Jewelry – January 20
Pool programs scheduled at high school
Briggs District Library News


Features


A Tribute in honor of my brother-in-law, Thomas W. Beechler
A Look Back – Roberts Ceramics
Bennie and Jessie’s Pet Info – How to Tell If Dogs Are Feline Friendly
Letters – Farewell and thanks


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Obituaries – Barbara R. (Moinet) Viges, Carol Ann Murphy, Patricia J. Zimmerman, Thomas William Beechler, Gene D. Pederson
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 1, 2018
Divorce decrees filed the week of January 2, 2018

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BRR: As the new year began, St. Johns remained in the deep freeze.


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Historical Society names Museum Volunteer of the Year
Man takes his own life
Introduction to making Beaded Jewelry – January 20
Pool programs scheduled at high school
Could this be your new house?
Eat Healthy, Eat Local accepting applications


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Fundraiser planned for Hufnagel family – January 15
Free chronic pain workshop offered – January 17
Arts Council looking for volunteers
Help prevent birth defects by taking these steps
Leonard to host January office hours
Lawrence Tech names local students to Dean’s Honor Roll


Features


Now and Then – All the little children
A Look Back – Old Clinton Memorial Hospital Operating Room
Bennie and Jessie’s Pet Info – Year-Round Coat Care for Pets
Letter – Apartments in the old Bement building?
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets


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Obituaries – Ryan G. Martin, Cecil Berlin, Gloria Rose Abbey, Donald E. Welch, Linda L. Taylor, Michael F. Johnson, Mary E. Johnson, Alan Derrell Steavens, Charles Chapko, Sr., Brigida E. Sible, Diane June Pease
Marriage licenses filed the week on December 25, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of December 26, 2017

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As 2017 comes to an end, St. Johns is experiencing snow and sub-zero temperatures.


Fast Away the Old Year Passes



A look back at 2017


Hail the New


Sleepy Hollow offers snowshoe building workshop – January 5, 6
Free chronic pain workshop offered – January 17
City offers Kids Power Karate classes
Fundraiser planned for Hufnagel family – January 15
City accepting registrations for Little Hoopsters
Leonard to host January office hours


Features


Now and Then – A death in the family
A Look Back – Sidewalk Sales
Bennie and Jessie’s Pet Info – FDA Warns Against Giving Dogs Bones and Bone Treats
Letter – Voice for Clinton County’s Children says thanks
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – How to Stop Fighting Between Cats


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Obituaries – Leona F. Robinson, Bradford John O’Berry, Michael J. Wing, Sr.
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 18, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of December 18, 2017

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CASA Welcomes new volunteers
Christmas Eve services planned in local churches
Lunch Available for Seniors in Ovid
City parking passes now available


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GoFundMe page set up for local family
CRV schedules Middle School trip
Briggs District Library News
MMDHD Calendar – January, 2018
Leonard to host January office hours


Features


Thankfulness and Gratitude – CASA
A Look Back – DAR Event
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Christmas Wishes
Letters – Parking permit confusion
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – 5 Common Causes of Choking in Pets


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Obituaries – Robert Lee “Hoppy” Hopkins, Jean Marie Schafer, Lester Sehlke, James O. Koenigsknecht
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 11, 2017