St. Johns Independent

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Bruiser visits St. Joseph School
Logan honored as Educator of the Year
Superheroes for Children Return – April 30th
Verizon awards school supplies
redwingthHabitat accepting applications
Lady Redwing Basketball Highlight Video
Spring Clean-Up scheduled – May 7
Election workers needed


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CMH retirees gather
Ducks Unlimited Banquet – Friday April 15
Mobile Soup Kitchen Open House to kick off season – April 3
Habitat to host Gala
Fire Hydrant Flushing Program
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Summer Softball League Sign-up approaching
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser – April 15
Mark Your Calendar
Ferris Graduates and Dean’s List


Features


This week’s Mystery Photo
backthA Look Back – Come Blow Your Horn
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – New Rabies Guidelines Published
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Fromm Family Pet Food Recall
Letters – Did you know?
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Remember When? – Glaspie Drug Store


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Obituaries – Dolores Marie Houghton, LaRue G. Spitler
Marriage licenses filed the week of March 14, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of March 14, 2016

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Class A Quarter Final champs: The St. Johns Redwing Girls Basketball Team defeated Port Huron Northern Tuesday night.


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On to the Breslin Friday!
Easter Egg Hunt date set
mmdhdthHabitat to host Gala
MMDHD awarded national accreditation
SJHS senior is featured artist – Leah Robbe


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duckthStudents create agricultural graphics
Card Shower for Terry Scranton – March 21
Celebrate 60 years – Rowlan and LaRene Smith
Health Department conducting phone survey
scrantonthStudents can win a gas card – ends March 21
Health department offering shingles vaccine
Utility crews working around town
Leonard to host April office hours
Mark Your Calendar


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This week’s Mystery Photo
irrerthA Look Back – City Commission Meeting
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Purina Voluntarily Recalls Wet Dog Food
Letters – CASA says thanks
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Vitamin C Deficiency in Guinea Pigs


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Obituaries – Doris Maxine Riddle, Harriet D. Speidel, Jeanette Elaine Miller, Gary L. Martens, Sr.
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of March 7, 2016

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Big Boy gave a high five to a young patron during Wednesday’s CASA fundraiser.


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Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children fundraiser
Konan Art Exchange Exhibit – month of March
Jazz Trio Next Up at Wilson Center
collinsthWatercolor Technique Classes at Gallery – begin Thursday March 31
Young Entrepreneurs Across America
Builders Club and Good Wins support Walk for Warmth


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sederthFirst Congregational to host Seder – Thursday, March 24
Briggs Library survey update
LAFCU offers scholarships to high school seniors
Mark Your Calendar
Spring Arbor University Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 Semester
Baker College initiative gives high school students “Running Start”


Features


0308thNow and Then – Purely Michigan in Auburn Hills
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – John Rehmann
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Heart Failure in Dogs
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Dehydration in Horses


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Obituaries – Dorothy Whitford, Maurice Horski, Paul Edward Droste, Floyd Hayden
Marriage licenses filed the week of February 29, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of February 29, 2016

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In like a lion: St. Johns was buried in another 10 inches the white stuff again on March 1.


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The view from First Congregational – a video courtesy of Guven Witteveen
Lansing Street to close – beginning March 21
casathFriends of the Fred Meijer CIS Trail to hold Annual Membership Meeting – March 17
Superhero Spaghetti Buffet Fundraiser rescheduled
Welcome veterans home – Saturday, April 2


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Limited Spaces Available for Swimming Lessons
wooduckthaDucks Unlimited urges caution
Soup and sandwich outreach resumes April 5
Briggs Library News
Mark Your Calendar
Spring Arbor University Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 Semester
Grand Valley State University Graduate List
MMDHD Calendar – March 2016


Features


This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Willis Hettler Jr., Richard Duane Tipton, Sr.
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Choosing the Best Dog Food
cornellthMaralyn’s Did You Know? – Food Recalls
Letters – Reader sees herself in A Look Back
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Are Fish Flavored Cat Foods Causing Hyperthyroidism?


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Obituaries – Jerry Harold Weaver
Marriage licenses filed the week of February 22, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of February 22, 2016

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Chief Knight and Chief Mazzolini thanked the Swegles Street Sole Sisters and their families for stopping in with treats and notes of appreciation for the police officers and firefighters. Pictured with the group are Officer Dedyne and Firefighter Zlotek.


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Closed, stay home if you can
Walk for Warmth – Saturday, February 27
Superhero Spaghetti Buffet Fundraiser rescheduled – March 9th
signsthSJHS alum working on new album
SCH Auxiliary hosts white sale – February 29
Former resident accepts school nurse award
The Friends of the Fred Meijer CIS Trail to hold Annual Membership Meeting – March 17
Kilpatrick joins LAFCU as payroll and benefits specialist


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02eyethAvery Vision New York Frame Fashion Show – with an album
Mint Country Garden Club to meet – Thursday, March 4
Leonard urges kids to hit the books for March is Reading Month
Cooking Matters/Parenting Matters
Mark Your Calendar
Grand Valley State University Dean’s List


Features


This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Dr. Paul Stoller
domangallerythRandom Notes – Dorman House is new site of Elsie Arts Council
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How to Alleviate Arthritic Pain During the Winter
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Allergy alerts
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Rat Poison Ingestion in Cats


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Obituaries – Nellie Frances Dickinson, Jeffrey Dean Pearson, George J. Hazle, James A. Dorman, Conrado Dominguez
Marriage licenses filed the week of February 15, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the week of February 16, 2016

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The 2nd annual St Joseph Feast and Raffle Dinner is March 19: Synergy will be performing to start off the evening.

For more information check out the Feast and Raffle Facebook page.


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wilsoncenterthPopular Grand Rapids Band comes to St. Johns February 26
Theatre Department earns awards
Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent
Helping You to Move Through Your Grief – Beginning March 3
Giant LAFCU letters garner Michigan Innovation Award


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bernardthBernard Feldpausch: the epitome of selfless service
Mark Your Calendar
Leonard to hold office hours
Briggs Library News
Baker College to move to Semesters


Features


This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – E-M-F
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How Are Brain Tumors Diagnosed and Treated in Pets?
cathMaralyn’s Did You Know? – International Foodsource, LLC and Lipari Foods issue a Voluntary Recall
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Why is My Cat So Itchy?
Remember When? – Matthews Dairy


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Obituaries – Jimmy C. Easterling, Betty E. Burk, Rev. Erwin L. Behrens, Alice M. Hoeve, Mary Jane (Ochis) Gillson, Ruth E. M. Dow
Marriage licenses filed the week of February 8, 2016

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Firefighter Michael Zlotek, shown here with Chief Dean Mazzolini and Mayor Dana Beaman, was recognized by the City Commission with the Fire Department Director’s Award which is given yearly to the firefighter with the most volunteer hours on the department.


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City Commission honors Police and Firefighters
gallerythKids Art Display
Schools win grant
Palmer named Fitness Ambassador


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snapthGrand Re-Opening – Saturday, February 13
Winter taxes due – February 16
Briggs Library event – beginning February 25
Mark Your Calendar
Kindergarten Registration March 15 – 17
Concordia honors list


Features


0213thThe Lighter Side of St Vincent’s – a courtesy album
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – The Studebaker Dealer


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Obituaries – Bernard J. Feldpausch, Linda J. Evitts, Jacqueline A. Bratton, Petra Martinez, Russell D. Hunt
Marriage licenses filed the week of February 1, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of January 25, 2016

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Hospital Sweetheart Pet Contest: From left, Britany Kuhn, caregiver rep; Gay Baker, auxiliary member and Nan Simons, director of marketing and volunteers, display pictures of the top four finalists.

See more below.


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Laughter and Fun Rolled Into One: The Lighter Side of St. Vincent’s
Hospital Best Pet Contest to benefit Animal Shelter – February 8-12
synergythMid-Michigan District Health Department plans meeting
Wilson Center Auditorium update
New hours, events as Gallery reopens


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Enjoy the outdoors during Free Fishing Weekend
Mark Your Calendar
CASA Spaghetti Buffet
Local student earns distinction at Wichita State University
Kindergarten Registration
Special Waste Collection Events
foragethMSU Specialist discusses field crops disease management – Webinar
Focus on Forages winter meetings slated for February and early March
Ducks Unlimited Annual Spring Wetlands Conservation Banquet
Help your kids fight Sugar Wars


Features


This week’s Mystery Photo
fridgethA Look Back – The Refrigerator
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Your Dog’s Nose is Even More Powerful Than You Think
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Helping Homeless Cats Through the Winter


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Obituaries – Pamela Page
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 25, 2016

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The work continues: More Wilson Center seats were installed by volunteers and Strive Academy students
More photos below


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Nationally Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter hits St. Johns – Friday, January 29
Museum seeking early farm photos
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You are cordially invited – Prince and Princess Tea Party March 5
Local residents join Rep. Leonard for governor’s speech


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Benefit Basketball – an album
Mint Country Garden Club
Slow down!
SJPS forum to study future of Elementary Schools
0122thAdult Photography Class – Thursdays in February
Nurturing Parenting program for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8 years old
Emotion Coaching, an Early Childhood Workshop
Why get a flu shot?
Briggs Library News
Mark Your Calendar
MMDHD Calendar – February 2016


Features


Winter Formal fundraiser a success – with an album
This week’s Mystery Photo
jdthA Look Back – J. D. Robinson
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Canine Flu Update – Vaccines and More
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – House of Flavors Issues Allergy Alert
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Cat Hairball Problems?


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Obituaries – Maurice Eugene Witteveen, Patricia Ann (Benson) Gomulinski, Lynn Paul Ruestman, LaVelda I. Lentz
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 22, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of January 11, 2016

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Give your input: The Board of Education has scheduled two open forums to help them plan for the future of the Wilson Center and several other buildings within the District.


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SJPS hosts community forums on district facilities study
dinnerthSt. Johns Rotary to host annual fundraiser
SJHS Athletic Hall of Fame needs nominees – Deadline for nominations is March 31
SJ students honored at Voice of Democracy Awards Banquet


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0116thTeen Activity Center
Church sponsoring book discussions
2016 Field Crops Webinar Series scheduled – Monday evenings
Valentine Tea at Lowe UMC – Saturday, February 13
Bring Your Valentine – February 13
teathLeonard hosts February office hours
Local Students make Dean’s List at Michigan Tech


Features


This week’s Mystery Photo
russellthA Look Back – Muriel Gilson and Friends
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – The dangers of adopting pets from outside of the country
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Allergy Alert and a voluntary recall
Letters – Principal’s Message on the upcoming Winter Formal
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – CPR and Artificial Respiration for Senior Cats


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Obituaries – Arthur O. Curtis, Rick Hawbaker, John Lawrence Andrews, Lewis E. Schavey, Roy J. Weber, Richard Eugene Sovereign
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 11, 2016