St. Johns Independent



Pageant Prep: Contestants in the Mint City Pageant painted the backdrop for the upcoming August 8 event.


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Spray Park mural unveiled
National Nigh Out is Tuesday, August 1
’80s vibes come alive Aug. 2 in St. Johns via Miranda and the M80s
Ready for the Pageant – August 8
Try out the giant paint brush
Headline Performers at the 2017 St. Johns Mint Festival
Ted Lewis is honored as 2017 Mint Festival Parade Grand Marshal
Fowler dedicates depot


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
SJHS Car Show – an album
Mint Country Garden Club Meeting
Japanese garden updated
70th Anniversary card shower
Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival, Fowler – July 27 – 30
Emerald Endowment Day – Wednesday, August 2
Ice cream social to benefit fire department
CRV to visit Air Zoo – deadline August 14
Sparrow Clinton Pharmacy earns Certificate of Distinction
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area
MMDHD Calendar – August, 2017


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Clinton County 4-H and Youth Fair – July 29- August 3
Hometown author brings Ocean Story Time to Fowler – August 19
CRV visits AgroLiquid and Motz Park
SJHS Class of 1977 Reunion – an album
A Look Back – 1971 Exchange Club
Letters – CDs on sale at Rehmann’s
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – 10 Interesting Things About Cat Ears


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Obituaries – Helen Johnson, Johanna Anna Munger, Ronald F. McClelland, Betty Jane Denovich, Stanley John Platte, Damon J. Siefert, Kenneth Marvin Harmon, Helen Mae Sage
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 17, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the weeks of July 3 and July 17, 2017

St. Johns Independent



Sparrow Clinton Hospital Auxiliary donation: Former co-president Angie Beals presented SCH Vice President & CFO Mark Brisboe with a check for $20,000. The donation helps fulfill the SCH Auxiliary’s $100,000 pledge to fund construction of the hospital’s Emergency Services Department.


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Root Doctor brings its signature style July 26 at Music in the Park
Sparrow Clinton Hospital honors local Nurse
City newsletter
Emerald Endowment Day – Wednesday, August 2
Ice cream social to benefit fire department
Moolenaar’s Office Accepting Internship Applications


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
70th Anniversary card shower
July 24-28 VBS to be a family event
Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival, Fowler – July 27 – 30
Sparrow Clinton names Volunteers of the Year
Maple Rapids and Lowe UMC to host VBS
Sparrow Clinton Hospital Foundation awards healthcare scholarships
Leonard announces office hours
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area
Briggs District Library News
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed


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Elsie Dairy Days – with an album
SCH Auxiliary selects leaders for upcoming year
Twisters opens in WalMart complex
Hands on Hubbardston – an album
A Look Back – 1972 Clinton County Republican Party Picnic Planning Committee
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Loss of Balance in Cats


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Obituaries – Deanna V. (Rademacher) Thelen, Norman Ray Sanford, Carroll Scott Ramsay, Robert D. Cole, Gale Lee Avery
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 10, 2017

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New in the Southpoint Mall: Debi Daoust welcomes us to her Sereni-TEA Lounge.


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Text to 911 now available
It’s real Country when Louie Longoria Band plays July 19 at Concert in the Park
Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival, Fowler – July 27 – 30
Get ready to join Briggs Reads!
SJHS Athletic Hall of Fame induction is August 25
New Events at the 2017 St. Johns Mint Festival
July 24-28 VBS to be a family event


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
Deadline Approaching for Late Summer Softball League Sign-up
Mint Festival Adult Tournament Registration Deadlines Approaching
Maple Rapids and Lowe UMC to host VBS
Legion sponsors Casino Bus Trip
Ice cream social to benefit fire department
A hot car is no place for a child or pet
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed


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Deb’s Sereni-TEA Lounge – with an album
New Rails to Trails “Comfort Station” coming soon
Help Wanted – Clinton Northern Railway
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Airedale Terrier
Letters – CASA says thanks


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Obituaries – Carroll Scott Ramsay, Robert D. Cole, Gale Lee Avery
Marriage licenses filed the week of July 3, 2017
Divorce decrees filed June 26, 2017

St. Johns Independent



Getting ready to celebrate: Sunday was Funday at the Depot


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See the Spray Park Mural
It’s a “Grand Night for Singing” July 12
Visit the Museum’s new carriage
Community Resource Volunteers Robotics Class – deadline July 10
Legion sponsors Casino Bus Trip
Chesaning Amphitheater features area bands


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
Lansing City Band – an album
Help Wanted – Clinton Northern Railway
Fluoride varnish helps fight tooth decay
Local men graduate from MCTI
Local student earns distinction at Wichita State University
Area students graduate from Spring Arbor
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area
Leonard announces July office hours
Area students graduate from Grand Valley State University
Briggs District Library News
Moolenaar announces July office hours


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Sunday Funday – an album
Before the fireworks – a St. Johns 4th
A Look Back – School Safe Robbed
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative
Letters – Rotary says thanks


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Obituaries – Edward J. Mikula, Henry B. Howard, Kenneth D. Doten, David Wismar Herman
Marriage licenses filed the week of June 26, 2017

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Celebrate: Young and old gathered Wednesday afternoon to enjoy an afternoon of food, fun and prizes at the 35th Anniversary party at Hazel Findlay Country Manor.


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Rotary to host Independence Day celebrtion
Help Wanted – Clinton Northern Railway
Flying Latini Brothers rock the Blues July 5 at Concert in the Park
Sunday Funday at the Depot – July 2
SJPD Officer awarded for valor
Foster Closet needs your help
Burn ban issued


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
Mint Festival still needs volunteers
CRV Visit to AgroLiquid and Motz Park – Deadline July 7
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area – All are welcome
Leonard announces July office hours
Spring Arbor University Announces Spring Graduates
Visit the CASA office – Wednesday, July 5


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The Clinton Area Care Center celebrated – with an album
Big Band Jazz – an album
CASA office moves and has more big plans
A Look Back – Clinton Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Paw Pad Burns on Dogs
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – What to Do if Your Pet Gets Sick or Injured on Vacation


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Obituaries – Rosemary D. Thelen, Norman Ray Sanford, Francis John Fedewa,
Marriage licenses filed the week of June 23, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of June 8 and 19, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of June 12, 2017

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Celebrate 35 years: Hazel I. Findlay Country Manor will host a thank-you party for the community on Wednesday, June 28.


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HIFCM to celebrate 35th Anniversary – June 28
Renowned Lansing Concert Band to perform at Concert in the Park – June 28
Community Christian V.B.S. – June 26-29th
St. Joseph to hold annual garage sale – June 27-29
Sunday Funday at the Depot – July 2


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
Pilgrim United Methodist Church VBS – June 26-30
CRV Visit to AgroLiquid and Motz Park – Deadline July 7
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area – All are welcome
Leonard announces July office hours
Grand Valley State University Dean’s List
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges
MMDHD Calendar – July, 2017


Features


Sea Cruisers usher in summer music – an album
CRV Holds Robotics Class
A Look Back – Chapman’s Buildings


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Obituaries – George A. Heckman, Grant J. Heckman, Robert Walder, E. Dale Rennells, Sharon M. DeMarais, Clayton Elmer Sharick, Sharon Lee Hunt, Rex B. Hoover, Elsbeth R. “Elly” Cowan, Ronald D. Cobb, Douglas James Lazell, Sr.
Marriage licenses filed the week June 12, 2017

St. Johns Independent



Arts Night Out: Shoppers visited displays throughout downtown St. Johns last Friday evening.


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Lansing Concert Band “Big Band” plays at Concert in the Park – June 21
Paint the Town
Memorial signs in place now
Museum Transportation and Fashion Exhibit
Open house for Kyle Knight well-attended
St. Johns Police receive commendations


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
FaithFest 2017 – Saturday June 24
June 23 Euchre Tournament
Pilgrim United Methodist Church VBS – June 26-30
Briggs District Library News
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area – All are welcome
Foodborne illness is no picnic
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed


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Chief Kyle Knight begins a new chapter in a stellar law enforcement career
Random Notes – Remembering Mr. V
A Look Back – St. Johns Hospital
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Recalls Rawhide Chew Products for Dogs


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Obituaries – C. Gordon Vandemark, Marie A. DePond, Msgr. Sylvester Fedewa
Marriage licenses filed the week of June 5, 2017
Divorce decrees filed May 30, 2017

St. Johns Independent



The Graduates: St. Johns Public Schools Board member Rhonda Dedyne presented his diploma to a graduate on June 2.


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Open House to honor Chief Kyle Knight – June 9
City of St. Johns Newsletter
Watch for new stop signs
Sea Cruisers open Concert in the Park season June 14
Former Gov. John Engler to Keynote Lincoln Day Dinner
FaithFest 2017 – Saturday June 24
Mint Festival Applications
Horses, Bonnets and “Devil Wagons”


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
Deadline Approaching for Mid-Summer softball league – June 16
Pilgrim United Methodist Church VBS – June 26-30
Mohnke Family Reunion – July 8
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area – All are welcome
Area students named to Spring Dean’s list at Spring Arbor University
June 23 Euchre Tournament
CRV collecting empty ink cartridges


Features


SJHS Graduation 2017 – an album
New weather cam installed on Clinton Ave.
Celebrity sighting
A Look Back – Union School
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – 5 Mistakes People Make When Feeding Pets a Raw Food Diet
Habitat makes a home accessible
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – What’s Ailing Your Cat?
SJHS Senior Awards


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Obituaries – Julia Longoria, George C. Norman, Roseanne M. Faggion
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 29, 2017

St. Johns Independent



Special Veterans: On Tuesday Forrest Swatman, Bob Zuker and Benny Allen were all ready to celebrate another Memorial Day.


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Open House to honor Chief Kyle Knight – June 9
Arts Night Out: Paint The Town – June 9
Memorial Day celebrated in traditional style – an album
Spray Park opened June 1
Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Scramble – June 10th
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event – June 5
Clinton Area Ambulance Open House
SJPD teaching internet safety at Middle School


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St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
CRV to hold Middle School girls event – June 13
Come and shop at the Senior Center
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area – All are welcome
Medication Disposal Event – Friday, June 16
June 2017 activities at Clinton County Senior Center
Exercise caution around bats


Features


Around Town With Barry – at the parade
Now and Then – Class of 1942 celebrates 75 years
A Look Back – Clinton Ave. 200 Block
Remembering local Veteran Roger Fitzpatrick
Benny and Jessie’s Pet Info – Understanding Noise Phobia in Dogs
Fourth graders visit the farm
Maralyn’s Pet Corner – Low Blood Sugar in Catsp


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Obituaries – Diane Louise Rossow, Catherine A. Ellsworth,
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 22, 2017

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Local author, Dennis Scott, signed copies of his book … And I’m Sticking to It! A Journey in the Vietnam War through Letters Home at the depot during Sunday’s salute to the Armed Forces.


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St. Johns to celebrate traditional Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 30
Community celebrates Armed Forces – an album
SJ Board of Education honors retiring employees
St. Johns Concert in the Park – 2017 Schedule
Concert in Park summer music series begins June 14


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City of St. Johns Summer Recreation Programs
Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Scramble – June 10th
Soup Kitchen makes stops in area – All are welcome
Lawrence Tech Dean’s list
Michigan Tech Dean’s list
Briggs District Library News
Victory Gardens Of Clinton County has garden plots available
Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying; they can also carry disease
MMDHD Calendar – June, 2017


Features


Relay for Life – an album
Camera Club – an album
A Look Back – Clinton County Courthouse
Your library card can be your free pass


Transitions


Obituaries – Paul David Gorch, Kyle Richard Tullar, Alice B. Aldrich, Reynold E. Goerge, Robert T. Spear
Marriage licenses filed the week of May 15, 2017
Divorce decrees filed May 15, 2017
Divorce decrees filed the week of May 22, 2017