See some of the businesses that will be open Sundays in December
SJPD officers celebrate No Shave November
We thought these officers were trying to look like Santa, but it turns out they were growing beards, awareness, and donations for No More Sidelines of Central Michigan during No-Shave November.
Speaking of Santa, remember to stop by the St. Johns Police Department lobby with your Toys for Tots donation by Tuesday, Dec. 5. Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tisdale named new Principal at Riley Elementary
St. Johns Public Schools welcomes our new Principal at Riley Elementary School, Andrew Tisdale.
Andrew grew up right here in St. Johns and received his college undergraduate at Western Michigan University and his Masters in Public Administration at the University of Michigan.He worked at Potterville Elementary as the Academic and Behavior Coach and Portland High School as an Art Teacher and Coach before returning to St. Johns to take on the Student Success Coach position at St. Johns Middle School.
His favorite thing to do is spend time with his family and he enjoys “being outside, fishing, camping, snowboarding/skiing, and golfing when I can, coaching and playing sports.”
He is most excited to “have the opportunity to serve the Riley School community and to be able to continue to empower and challenge our future Redwings.”
Simon wins Silver on Final Day at Santiago 2023 ParaPan American Games
On the final day of the Santiago 2023 ParaPan American Games, the U.S. athletes earned another gold and silver medal. Adding to the gold medal that they already earned in Mixed Doubles SH6, Miles Krajewski won a gold medal in Men’s Singles SH6 while Jayci Simon won a silver medal in Women’s Singles SH6.
In total the U.S. athletes have earned an impressive two gold medals and one silver medal at the Santiago 2023 ParaPan American Games.
Remember when? – Chamber Christmas Festival in 2014
The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 12th Annual Christmas Festival that will be held on Saturday, December 6 at the CC RESA Building (1013 S US 27 in St. Johns). The festival will include a Breakfast with Santa from 8-10:30 am, Craft Show and Festival of Trees from 8am-3pm and Kids Crafts from Noon-3pm.
For the Breakfast with Santa purchase of advance tickets is encouraged. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under (free for children under 2) and are available at the Chamber of Commerce and Big Boy of St. Johns. Only those participating in the breakfast will be able to get pictures with Santa – please bring your own camera. The breakfast will include scrambled eggs, silver dollar pancakes and sausage prepared by Big Boy of St. Johns and cereals, muffins and beverages. During the Breakfast kids can also get their face painted for free and throughout the day everyone can get a free photo at a Photo Booth.
There will be over 75 vendors at the Craft Show selling items such as ornaments, tree skirts, jewelry, quilts, wood products, candles, soaps, baked goods, candy and much more. There will be over 75 prizes given out through a raffle throughout the day (tickets will be $1 each or 7 for $5).
The Festival of Trees is a beautiful display of theme decorated Christmas Trees. You can vote for your favorite tree with a monetary donation. The tree that collects the most votes (most money) gets to decide which charity receives all the money that was collected. If you would like to enter a tree, call the Chamber today.
The Kids Crafts is for kids of all ages to make things for themselves or make gifts for family and friends. Most crafts are only .25 or .50 to make. Most come in kits so you can make them at the festival or purchase the kits and make them at home. An example of each craft will be on display during the Breakfast with Santa.
There will be a lunch available at the festival. The Clinton County Senior Center will also be selling BBQ Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Nachos, chips and beverages starting at 10:00 a.m.
Letters – The Grinch made an appearance on Giving Tuesday
The SafeCenter welcomed The Voice for Clinton County’s Children and Giving Paws to join in some Giving Tuesday.
With some help from their friends they stopped the Grinch from stealing Christmas.
Thank to all who support the amazing work of so many wonderful nonprofits, today and all year long.
Advocate Sophie did not love her role as Max. She did enjoy all the attention and earned her special treats.