St. Johns Independent

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Voice of Democracy Awards Banquet: VFW Post 4113 Post Commander Bill Scott (left) and VOD Master of Ceremonies Dale Brown flank VOD Senior Division winners (back, l-r) Ethan Webster, Madison Crum and Autumn Rey Petrick, and Junior Division winners (front, l-r) Gabrielle Dobernick, Tessa Link, Reagann Meyers


Latest News


SJ students honored at Voice of Democracy Awards Banquet
Arts Council Gallery undergoing renovations
zinkthAt the Wilson Center Auditorium – January 15, 19
Zink inducted into Basketball Coaches Hall of Honor
Board Elections for the Friends of the FMCIS Trail


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Applications are Being Accepted for 2016 Spring CASA Advocate Training
Protect your family against radon; test your home
A friendly reminder from the City – Keep Sidewalks Clean of Snow and Ice
Grief Share seminar – starting January 25
Baker College selected Top School in Military Guide to Higher Education


Features


Remember When? – Clark & Hulse Clothing Store
This week’s Mystery Photo
rehmannthA Look Back – Rehmann’s Men’s & Boys Wear
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Your Pet’s Anal Gland Health: More Important Than You Think
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Good Earth Egg Company Voluntarily Recalls Shell Eggs
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – 5 Herbs to Reduce Stress in Your Cat


Transitions
Obituaries – Ruby G. Kimball, Ray Griffin, Claude J. Hufnagel, Julie Kay Mrazek
Marriage licenses filed the week of January 4, 2016
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of December 14, 2015
Divorce decrees filed the week of January 4, 2016


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Erin Fedewa, a 2008 graduate of St. Johns High School, is heading to Trinidad and Tobago in February as a Fulbright Scholar.


Latest News


SJHS graduate selected as Fulbright Scholar
recthCity releases draft of 5-year Recreation Plan
VanRooyen named Chair of Emergency Medicine


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A friendly reminder from the City – Keep Sidewalks Clean of Snow and Ice
fomrthFriends of The Maple River to meet January 20
Briggs Library News
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Recall of Nice! Mandarin Oranges
Leonard posts perfect voting record
Baker to host BPA Leadership Conference January 8


Features


nicholesthRemember When? – MacKinnon and Son Dry Goods
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – St. Johns Jaycettes Raised Funds
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Your Dog and the Cold Germ
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Big Dog Natural Recalls
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – How to Walk Your Cat (and Live to Tell About It)


Transitions


Obituaries – Hilda Ann Bancroft, Frances Ann Weber, Betty L. Hart, Ray Griffin, Wendall Bolton, Adam M. Schaefer
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 28, 2015

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Well, that was fun. What shall we do now?


Latest News


Christmas Tree Disposal
Mint City Singers invite new voices
New Couch to 5K Program
Avoiding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Upcoming Adult Programs
MMDHD calendar
Winter Kids Activities
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 21, 2015
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of December 4 and 21, 2015


2015 News


Fast away the old year passes


2015 Features


Some of our favorite features


Transitions


Just a very few of the people we will miss in 2016


Current Obituaries


Mary L. Ewing, Laurie E. Kidder, Eugene L. Thelen, Dale A. Howard

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Merry Christmas, everyone!


Latest News


1221thLet’s drive around and see the lights – an album by Maralyn Fink
SADD receives grant
Legion Post treats vets at HIFCM and Ovid
Historical Society Archives offers a new Search Feature
SJPD wins NNO photo contest


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Mint City Singers invite new voices
Briggs Library News
Auditorium Project Still Seeking Funds
habitathHome for the Holidays
Still time to enroll for Winter Quarter at Baker


Features


mystery246thThis week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Ben Franklin
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Dangerous Winter Holiday Plants for Pets
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Recall Notice for Zatarain’s Red Beans and Rice
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Frostbite in Cats


Transitions


Obituaries – Daniel J. Williams, Elsie M. Bowerman, Betty Jane Harlow, Carolann M. Farr, Brian Lee Anderson
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 14, 2015


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Santa visited with children during Shop With A Cop, 2015 sponsored by at least 8 different local law enforcement agencies.


Latest News


1215thShop With a Cop – a courtesy album
City Commission update
Rotary donates to SJPS
Auditorium Project Still Seeking Funds
concerthCommunity Christmas Concert
Buy A Room with $20.00? – Habitat for Humanity


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Mint City Singers Invite New Voices
Post Office employees donate to CASA
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Michigan Historical Center offers unique holiday gift ideas


Features


This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Jaycees Fund Drive
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Healthy Snack Ideas for Dogs and Cats
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Stella & Chewy’s Recall
dedrickthLetters – From Superintendent Martin regarding the Facilities Study
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Gifted Pets Often Become Returned Pets After Holidays


Transitions


Obituaries – David F. Chapman, Ellen L. Huss, Betty J. Wagonschutz, Jeanette V. Moore, Margaret M. Kostolni
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 7, 2015

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Fill A Cop Car: St. John Police Officer Chad Pierson shown here with Mckinze Degeer collected groceries at Kroger on Saturday.


Latest News


museumtreethChristmas at the Museum
Hallmark film features music of SJHS alumnus – December 20
Community Christmas Concert – December 11
Annual Toys for Tots Concert – December 12


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1205thSanta Parade – a courtesy album
Briggs Library News
Wilson Center Auditorium Renovation gets Matching Funds offer
Don’t give or receive the gift of influenza this holiday season


Features


1211thAround Town With Barry
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Perrin Palmer PTA Event
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Kroger Recalls Bakery Fresh Chocolate Brownies
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Feline Hyperthyroidism
Remember When? – The Phone Company


Transitions


Obituaries – David John Gaffney, Florence C. Wickham, Lance E. Ouellette, Keith Edwin Wood, Marilyn Catherine Ford
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 30, 2015

St. Johns Independent

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Rod and Betsy Fuller brought their granddaughter to the Community Thanksgiving dinner at the First Congregational Church.


Latest News


Thanksgiving at the Congregational Church – an album by Maralyn Fink
Law Enforcement Agencies participate in Fill a Cop Car – Saturday, December 5th
SJHS Class of ’85 raises $4,500 for Foundation for Excellence
schthWalmart Employee Recognition
Frontier offers higher speeds to commercial customers


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Night of Worship – Friday, December 11
Arts Council Holiday Open House – Tuesday December 8
wilsonthWilson Center hosts weekend of holiday music- December 4-5
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – December 4, 5
Clinton County Meals on Wheels needs your help
Community Christmas Concert – December 11
Annual Toys for Tots Concert – December 12
Upcoming Kids Programs – St. Johns Recreation Department
Baker Online achieves Top Rankings for Doctoral Degree, affordability


Features
nesthThe Nest – with an album by Maralyn Fink
This week’s Mystery Photo
A Look Back – Clinton Area Career Center Gets Donation
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Lung Cancer in Pets is Serious, Often Treatable
casathLetters – Another reason to be thankful
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Common Emergencies for Kittens


Transitions


Obituaries – Eric C. Miller, Angela Jean Sirrine, Jennifer Lynn Garrod, Clyde G. Isham, Gerald D. Lapham, Louise Ethel Pagel
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 23, 2015
Divorce decrees filed the week of November 21, 2015

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Jenny McCampbell assembles a display at the Gallery in preparation for Clinton County Arts Council’s annual Christmas open house Tuesday December 8.


Latest News


Arts Council continues traditional Holiday Open House
breakfasthSanta Claus is Coming to Town – December 4, 5
Wilson Center hosts weekend of holiday music – Dec. 4-5
Shop with a Cop
Happy 70th Anniversary – Forrest and Doris Swatman
museumtreethChristmas at the Museum
Annual Toys for Tots Concert – December 12


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City receives Award for Excellence
Help to Move Through Your Grief
adoptionthAdoption Day, 2015
Clinton County Meals on Wheels needs your help
Mark your calendar – December 11
toystotsthClinton County Toys for Tots Campaign underway
Briggs Library News
Become a donor – Wilson Center Auditorium
MSU Extension Listens to the Communities Priorities
pingreethMysteries at the (Michigan Historical) Museum on Friday
Leonard invites residents to December office hours


Features


1124thAround Town With Barry
This week’s Mystery Photo
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress
oatleythA Look Back – St. Johns Gets New City Commissioner
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Blue Buffalo Recall
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – 3 Fall Recipes Your Dogs Will Love
Remember When? – Hicks Store


Transitions


Obituaries – Clyde G. Isham, Gerald D. Lapham, Louise Ethel Pagel
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 16, 2015
MMDHD Calendar

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Latest News


Fire destroys downtown building – with an album by Barry Bauer and others
SJPD targets illegal drug activity
Feast on November 26 – You are invited
Community Thanksgiving Worship Service – Tuesday, November 24
buildersthBuilders Club hold install officers
All-Ages Rock Concert set for November 20
MMDHD announces annual award winners
sch2Black Friday Sale to open Holidays at Hospital Gift Shop
Toys for Tots Campaign underway
New Christmas event at the Depot – Friday, December 11


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1115Auxillians say thanks
Become a donor – Wilson Center Auditorium
Something for Everyone at Dec 5 Christmas Festival
Win Money after St. Johns Santa Parade
FDA Food Advisory – SpaghettiOs Original Recalled
Baker now enrolling


Features


Around Town With Barry – an album by Barry Bauer
This week’s Mystery Photo
exchangethA Look Back – Exchange Club Toothbrush Sale
Random Notes – Dibble, Ella, Stewart? St. Johns streets in 1894
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – What is the best way to give my dog a pill?
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – The Not So Secret Solution for Urinary Crystals in Pets


Transitions


Obituaries – Robert L. Phelps, Carol Miller Han Wyckoff, Mary M. (Brown) Johnson, Dale L Mulder, Sr.
Marriage licenses filed the week of November 9, 2015
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of November 2, 2015
Divorce decrees filed the week of November 9, 2015

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Wilson Auditorium fundraiser: Bill Tennant, committee chair, greets visitors during Tuesday’s open house.


Latest News


1111thVeterans Day, 2015 – an album by Barry Bauer
Seeking funds for Wilson Center Auditorium renovation
City Manager’s Newsletter
A Resolution Proclaiming November 14-22 as Homeless Awareness Week
Rock Concert and Open Mic Nights coming – Beginning November 16


More News


thanksthFeast on November 26 – You are invited
Community Thanksgiving Worship Service – Tuesday, November 24
Win Cash For Christmas
Briggs Library News
Free car seat installation November 17
Tuesday Night Women’s Volleyball League seeking new teams
Free estate planning seminars – make reservation by November 23


Features


bandthNow and Then – St. Johns High School Symphonic Band
This week’s Mystery Photo
Random Notes – Guests enjoy tours, music at Wilson Center Auditorium Open House
plowmanthA Look Back – New St. Johns Police Officer in 1973
Maralyn’s Did You Know? – Cat treats recalled
Letters – Kudos to SJPD and thanks from CASA
Maralyn’s Pet Corner -Pet bad breath
Remember When? – State Bank


Transitions


Obituaries – Agatha M. Epkey, Gerald E. Jastram, Joan K. Rasdale, Mary Annette White, Janice Sue Helms

Marriage licenses filed the week of November 2, 2015