{"id":8388,"date":"2017-11-16T20:57:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T01:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miserybay.usanethosting.com\/indylite\/?p=8388"},"modified":"2017-11-16T20:57:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T01:57:08","slug":"features-109","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/indylite\/2017\/11\/16\/features-109\/","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tale to Tail Program at the Briggs<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Briggs District Library staff members are excited to be continuing a Free Reading Program featuring Ruger, the Therapy Dog. <\/p>\n

This is a read aloud program with Ruger a certified therapy dog for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Children can bring their choice of tale to read to the Tail Waggin\u2019 Tutor. <\/p>\n

The program offers the library’s Quiet Study Room in the from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday evenings with each child having a 15-minute session with Ruger. This service can be used to encourage confidence and reading skills in a relaxing environment.<\/p>\n

The last available date for 2017 is December 14. Registration is required and is open at this time. Ruger will also be available the second and fourth Thursday evenings starting in January. <\/p>\n

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New Domino\u2019s\u00ae Pizza Theater in St. Johns now open<\/strong><\/p>\n

Domino\u2019s new \u201cpizza theater\u201d store in St. Johns, located at 101 N. Clinton Ave., is now officially open for business, an the open-concept store looking to hire for all positions.<\/p>\n

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Domino\u2019s in St. Johns is celebrating its opening by offering large five-topping Hand Tossed carryout pizzas for $9.99 each.<\/p>\n

The locally-owned store features the pizza theater design which is open-concept and allows flexibility for a number of elements otherwise unheard of when it comes to the traditional Domino\u2019s store. Highlights include a comfortable lobby, open-area viewing of the food preparation process and the ability to track carryout orders electronically on a lobby screen.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to bring the first St. Johns pizza theater store to local residents,\u201d said Eric Arntson, St. Johns Domino\u2019s franchise owner. \u201cThe pizza theater design is an interactive experience where customers can actually watch and track their pizza being made, each step of the way. Domino\u2019s is bringing the art and fun of pizza making to the forefront.\u201d<\/p>\n

Domino\u2019s in St. Johns is also looking to hire for all positions, including delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers and managers.<\/p>\n

Arntson actually began working at Domino\u2019s as a part-time delivery driver in 1994 and worked his way up to becoming a franchisee in 1999. He now owns 10 Domino\u2019s stores throughout Michigan. He is not alone \u2013 more than 90 percent of Domino\u2019s U.S. franchise owners began their career as part-time delivery drivers or pizza makers.<\/p>\n

Those who are interested in applying may do so at jobs.dominos.com<\/a>. To place an order at Domino\u2019s in St. Johns, visit www.dominos.com<\/a> or call 989-403-7575.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Folks<\/strong><\/p>\n

courtesy of Bob Holzhei<\/p>\n

The deer hunting season has come to a close in many states, the venison has been butchered and processed. Many outdoors men and women look forward to grilling excellent meals and making their own venison jerky and sausage during the holiday season. <\/p>\n

As new products appear on the outdoor stage they are certain to satisfy a \u201cChristmas Wish\u201d list for outdoor enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Outdoor Edge Grill-Beam Tongs are practical, innovative and have a \u201c22-Lumen AA LED flashlights in the BBQ tongs to shine\u201d the spotlight grilling venison backstraps and steaks. The Tong is supplied with a spatula and telescoping to expand the 14 5\/8-inch tool to a full 17 inches adding safety to a flaming grill or campfire. A built-in bottle opener will keep the chef hydrated. Add to the tool a grill cleaning notch and serrated edge to cut into the meat to check for doneness. The tool is dishwasher safe.<\/p>\n

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In our travels I discovered a recipe for marinating a rib eye steak for 24 hours before putting it on the grill. To make Houston\u2019s Hawaiian Ribeye combine the following ingredients, boil, simmer for 2 minutes and allow it to cool before marinating the steak overnight in the refrigerator. Take two thick cut rib eye steaks, and combine 6 ounces of pineapple juice, 1 cup low sodium soy sauce, (do not use regular soy sauce-it will ruin the steak) two cloves of minced garlic, \u00bd cup of brown sugar, 1\/3 cup of apple cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons of fresh minced ginger. The flavor is outstanding and the marinate not only tenderizes the steak, but the presentation when cooked to medium rare is picture perfect.<\/p>\n

For successful hunters, many sportsmen select Hi Mountains Seasonings to make sausage or jerky with their wild game. The kit is complete and includes everything needed including seasonings, cure and casings, and it\u2019s up to the chef whether to finish the delicacies in an oven, smoker or dehydrator.<\/p>\n

Narrowing down the selection of which Hi Mountain kit to purchase may pose a problem since there are 21 different Jerky Cure and Seasonings Kits, 14 Snacking Stick Kits, and 12 Sausage Making Kits.<\/p>\n

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The Hi Mountain Seasonings has also designed a new product called \u201cThe Ultimate Jerky Cutting Board.\u201d The board is designed to make slicing jerky in uniform strips. It can also be used to slice fruits and vegetables. The ridges guide the knife blade for consistent cuts of meat. Add to the board a carrying handle and no slip rubber feet on each corner. This American made product is dishwasher safe and is made in Riverton, Wyoming, which also makes Hi-Mountain Seasonings. The products are available at many sporting goods stores, farm-ranch stores and grocery stores.
\nAs our family gathers for the annual Christmas celebration each family brings their special wild game recipes for a culinary buffet that is unmatched. Of course, each successful hunter re-tells the story of the hunt. A Christmas celebration can\u2019t get any better than that.<\/p>\n

For More Information: www.hunteroc.com<\/a> for a listing of 100 outdoor products\/ www.outdooredge.com<\/a>\/www.himtnjerky.com<\/a> to view the entire list of products, cooking tips, instructional videos and recipes.<\/p>\n

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A Look Back<\/strong> – Check Contest<\/p>\n

by Barry Clark Bauer<\/p>\n

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The negative for this photo is labeled as the “Senior Citizens Check Contest Winners.”<\/p>\n

The woman on the left is unidentified and Brandon White II, worked at Central National Bank before becoming President and CEO of Clinton National Bank & Trust in St. Johns.<\/p>\n

Details of the contest are unknown.<\/p>\n

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Letter <\/strong>– Help Meals on Wheels Make the Season Brighter<\/p>\n

As a volunteer for our local Meals on Wheels, I\u2019d like to take the opportunity to let everyone know that we will be collecting items for holiday gifts for all the people to whom we serve meals. We would appreciate any help you can give us. <\/p>\n

Things we are looking for include: Kleenex, hand cream, 100 piece puzzles, large print crossword or find-a-word books, small flashlights, small bags of candy, gloves, mittens, socks, large print adult coloring books and colored pencils. We do not give breakable items or candles.<\/p>\n

Please know that we appreciate all that this community has given us for our holiday projects in the past. In these times, the value of your generosity is even more appreciated. <\/p>\n

Items may be dropped off at the Meals on Wheels office which is located in the Senior Center at 201 E Walker Street in St. Johns. Please mark items for Karen-Kitchen Coordinator. Thank you in advance for your help.<\/p>\n

Phyllis Givins
\nMeals on Wheels Volunteer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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