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January<\/strong><\/p>\n

SJHS graduate Erin Fedewa selected as Fulbright Scholar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erin Fedewa, a 2008 graduate of St. Johns High School, is heading to Trinidad and Tobago in February as a Fulbright Scholar, doing research in marine sciences, specifically fisheries.<\/p>\n

VanRooyen named Chair of Emergency Medicine<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Interim Emergency Medicine Chair Michael VanRooyen, MD, MPH, has been appointed chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Health Care (BWHC), effective Jan. 1. <\/p>\n

Arts Council Gallery undergoing renovations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gallery renovations are well underway. The floor and wall repairs have been completed. All the walls have fresh paint. New flooring is being installed today. We look forward to re-opening on schedule January 28th!<\/p>\n

At the Wilson Center Auditorium<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The Wilson Collective is a program that presents all-ages concerts and events for the St. Johns area that benefit Michigan musicians using a wonderful, historic venue, the Wilson Center Auditorium. The Collective is looking to form an all-ages community with a passion for local music, making contemporary music available to all, especially teens who normally aren’t able to attend live performances.<\/p>\n

SJPS hosts community forums on district facilities study<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Johns Public Schools is hosting a pair of community forums next week to provide information on the district’s school buildings and potential changes based on the findings and recommendations of the Facilities Study Committee. Meetings are planned for January 26 at Gateway Elementary School and February 4 at Oakview Elementary School. Both meetings are open to the public and begin at 6:30 p.m.
\nCommunity forums have already taken place at East Olive Elementary School and the Wilson Center.<\/p>\n

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February<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wilson Center Auditorium update<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wilson Center Auditorium Renovation Committee continues its efforts to complete the restoration project. With the additional funds raised last fall, the main floor seating area is now complete with 140 newly renovated seats being recently installed. “It completely changed the personality of the auditorium once those seats were in,” says committee member Darryl Schmitz. “It looks absolutely stunning!”<\/p>\n

City Commission honors Police and Firefighters<\/strong><\/p>\n

At last night’s City Commission Meeting the Police Chief and Fire Chief presented awards. From the Police Department, Officer Pierson, Officer Helms, Officer Dedyne and Officer Verlinde were recognized. From the Fire Department, Firefighter Michael Zlotek was recognized.<\/p>\n

About the proposed Castle<\/strong><\/p>\n

A senior housing development is being proposed for the downtown area. This structure will consist of 30 units and 30 private parking spaces. Tenants must be 55 years or older and qualify as low to moderate income under state guidelines. The private developer proposing the project will invest approximately three million dollars in construction of this housing development.<\/p>\n

Closed, stay home if you can<\/strong><\/p>\n

A good chunk of Michigan was closed on Wednesday and into Thursday after the latest snowfall.<\/p>\n

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March<\/p>\n

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children fundraiser<\/strong><\/p>\n

by Maralyn Fink <\/p>\n

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Watercolor Technique Classes at Gallery<\/strong> – begin Thursday March 31<\/p>\n

Working with watercolors requires a measure of skill blended with a heap of patience. Those gifts may be acquired in the coming weeks when classes and workshops in water color techniques will be offered at Clinton County Arts Council Gallery.<\/p>\n

On to the Breslin Friday!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The St. Johns Redwing Girls Basketball Team defeated Port Huron Northern 48-35 in Tuesday night’s MHSAA Class A Q-Final at Fenton High School.<\/p>\n

Coach Mark Lasceski’s Redwings now advance to the MHSAA Class A Semi-Finals on Friday, March 18 – 1 p.m. at Michigan State University’s Breslin Student Events Center.<\/p>\n

Habitat to host Gala<\/strong><\/p>\n

Habitat for Humanity’s DreamBuilders Gala is a signature event that will help build two houses in Clinton County this year. The Gala is held at Eagle Eye Banquet Center in Bath and will have a casually elegant denim and western theme – strolling supper, silent auction, “Dancing with the Stars” event – local musicians – and lots of fun!<\/p>\n

Konan Art Exchange Exhibit<\/strong> – month of March<\/p>\n

Step into Briggs Public Library in St. Johns during the month of March and you will be surrounded by art.<\/p>\n

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April<\/p>\n

Mobile Soup Kitchen Open House kicks off season<\/strong> – April 3<\/p>\n

His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen will be starting it’s Free soup days in April. They are hosting an Openhouse\/kick off event on Sunday April 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. St. Johns Train Depot Rotary Pavilion, 107 E Railroad St., St. Johns. Free meal served to everyone. <\/p>\n

Come and see what their mission is about. They will be collecting canned goods and paper products that can be used for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

Ducks Unlimited Tour a success<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Clinton County Michigan Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Migration Tour at the Maple River State Game Area, Saturday morning, April 2nd., from 9am til noon was a big success<\/p>\n

Smith Family Funeral Homes acquires Osgood Funeral Homes <\/strong><\/p>\n

According to a posting on the Osgood and Smith Funeral Homes websites, a change has taken place. <\/p>\n

Smith Family Funeral Homes has announced the joining of two long time family owned funeral homes. On March 17, 2016 Sam and Carol Smith, owners of Smith Family Funeral Homes, along with their daughter Hannah (Smith) Schmidt acquired Osgood Funeral Homes. This addition to Smith Family Funeral Homes will continue to serve families in Elsie, St. Johns, Ithaca, St. Louis and now Ovid, Fowler and Maple Rapids.
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\nSpring Break, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aloha to the SJHS Redwing Marching Band on their return from Hawaii. Over Spring Break they performed at a festival, as well as a home for the elderly. They also were able to tour the USS Arizona Memorial, the Polynesian Cultural Center, as well as other sights on Oahu. Congratulations to these fine musicians!<\/p>\n