State Rep. Graham Filler of DeWitt is spearheading a plan to honor a Clinton County native who was killed in 1967 while deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.<\/p>\n
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Pfc. Ronald James Fitch was born on Feb. 10, 1947 and grew up in St. Johns. He enlisted in the Marines after he turned 18 and was deployed to Vietnam as part of the 3rd Motor Transport Battalion. Pfc. Fitch was tragically killed just shortly after his 20th birthday on April 5, 1967, during a resupply run in Thua Thien Province.<\/p>\n
Filler\u2019s plan would designate a portion of US-127 in Clinton County as the \u201cPFC Ronald James Fitch Memorial Highway.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNaming the portion of U.S.-127 that runs by Pfc. Fitch\u2019s hometown in his honor will ensure that his life will never be forgotten,\u201d Filler said. \u201cIt is my hope that everyone who drives this stretch of road will pause and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice Pfc. Fitch gave for our country.\u201d<\/p>\n
If enacted, House Bill 4735 will name the portion of highway US-127 between Wildcat Road and Livingston Road in Pfc. Fitch\u2019s honor.<\/p>\n
Ronald is honored on the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 17e, Line 103. His commendations included:
\n– Purple Heart
\n– Combat Action Ribbon
\n– National Defense Service Medal
\n– Vietnam Campaign Medal
\n– Vietnam Service Medal
\n– Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
\n– Vietnam Gallantry Cross
\n– Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
\n– Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal<\/p>\n
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Briggs District Library invites young star-catchers to Space & Science exploration June 30<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Calling budding young astronauts, star-catchers and space-travelers. LAFCU is partnering with Briggs District Library in St. Johns to present Listen & Learn Space & Science on Wednesday, June 30.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a free, virtual, live event designed to encourage children up to age 12 to read through fun, interesting and informative ways.<\/p>\n The award-winning children\u2019s book \u201cRocket Says Look Up!\u201d by Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola will be read by Erin Faivor, programming librarian at Briggs District Library, St. Johns.<\/p>\n There will also be a drawing to give away three $20 eGift cards for a bookstore.<\/p>\n \u201cReading encourages kids to dream big,\u201d said Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer. \u201cAnd this is centerstage in LAFCU Listen & Learn Space & Science. Enhancing critical reading and learning skills is important to the future success of our communities and supports the LAFCU philosophy, \u2018LAFCU, Your Credit Union for Life.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Registration for the virtual LAFCU Listen & Learn event is at www.LAFCU.com\/read. Using a provided web link, registrants can view the event on computers, tablets, smartphones and smart TVs. No additional software is required. More information about the LAFCU Listen & Learn Program is at www.lafcu.com\/read<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Independence Day fireworks return to St. Johns<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rotary Club of St. Johns Board made a last minute decision; and with the financial help from several local businesses and the Kiwanis Club and Sparrow Clinton Hospital, the fireworks will return July 4th as usual.<\/p>\n The band \u201cRevival\u201d will start playing at the Performance Shell at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Fireworks will begin once it is dark enough.<\/p>\n 18th season of Music in the Park is upon us<\/strong><\/p>\n Below is a quick synopsis of the stellar lineup we have at the William E. Tennant performance shell beginning July 7 and running every Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. – rain or shine- for the following 8 weeks.<\/p>\n Concert in the Park Series 2021 Line-up: The Concert in the Park Series is located at the St. Johns City Park Performance Shell on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. All concerts are FREE (donations are accepted) and will be held rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs. Brought to you by The Clinton County Arts Council and City of St. Johns.<\/p>\n IQhub to host 7th Birthday Party June 24<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The IQhub Board of Directors and Staff are inviting the community to an open house-style celebration Thursday, June 24 from 4 – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n After 15 months of closure, the IQhub is excited to welcome back friends and families.to enjoy Troy Bancroft’s legendary ice cream. As always, children are welcome.<\/p>\n The IQhub is located at the AgroLiquid Headquarters on the corner of M-21 and DeWitt Road just west of St. Johns.<\/p>\n National Night Out returns in August<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City is excited to be back for our annual “Night Out Against Crime” this year.<\/p>\n Come out and join your local police, friends and neighbors to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The historic Rodney B. Wilson Center ownership will transition to Dymaxion Development on July 1, 2021. The district looks forward to new development within the building. To prepare for the transfer, the district is offering an opportunity for the community to take from some selected items that remain in the building. 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\nThe Michigan credit union created the LAFCU Listen & Learn Program in response to the pandemic to provide a new option for a fun way for kids to learn, listen, read and interact. In addition to live events, the program also offers ongoing virtual readings of children\u2019s books by phone, 517.622.6789, and YouTube videos, http:\/\/bit.ly\/LAFCU-L-L. Volunteer readers can register at https:\/\/bit.ly\/LAFCUVolunteers.<\/p>\n
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\nJuly 7 \u2014 Alright Alright (Indy Folk Direct from Denver)
\nJuly 14 \u2014 Surf Zup (Great Driving 60\u2019s Guitar Hits)
\nJuly 21 \u2014 Monday\u2019s Supper (A Taste of Delicious Irish\/Celtic Folk)
\nJuly 28 \u2014 David Gerald (The Best of Detroit Blues)
\nAugust 4 \u2014 Kari Holmes (Country\/Pop\/Rock Recording Artist)
\nAugust 11 \u2014 Rachel Curtis (American Idol Folk\/Pop Artist)
\nAugust 18 \u2014 FRENDZ (Great Vintage Classic Rock)
\nAugust 25 \u2014 David Bennett Quartet (From Swing to Rock)
\nSeptember 1 \u2014 Matt King (An Award Winning Tribute to Elvis)<\/p>\n
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