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2019 Mint Festival Royalty Court chosen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Congratulations to the 2019 Mint Festival Royalty Court: Queen-Olivia Powell, 1st Runner Up: Becca Bovee, 2nd Runner Up: Isabella Gunnell, Junior Miss Mint: Sarah Bovee and Little Miss Mint: Savannah Beverly Ann Butler. Come and see these young ladies at the Mint Festival this weekend.<\/p>\n

Other pageant participants included<\/p>\n

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For Little Miss Mint:
\nAvelyn Johnson-9, Kaitlyn Knapp-10, Elaina K Kriss-8, Kylie Miller-8, Bella Payment-9 and Molly Watts-8.<\/p>\n

For Junior Miss Mint:
\nKatie Rozen-13 and Morgan Watts-12.<\/p>\n

For Mint Queen:
\nJessica Weinberg-16.<\/p>\n

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Saline Fiddlers perform August 15 at Concert in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A blend of traditional and non-traditional fiddle tunes with a philharmonic size wave of sound – that’s what area residents will see and hear when the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic performs Aug. 15 as part of the St. Johns Concert in the Park summer music series. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the St. Johns City Park; no admission.<\/p>\n

The Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic is comprised of high school students performing music, song and dance in a fusion of folk, bluegrass, mountain music, western swing, Celtic, jazz, pop and American classics. The group’s spirited vocals and Appalachian step dancing combine with the instrumentals to create an unforgettable live performance.<\/p>\n

The group was formed in 1994 with the aim of introducing an alternative style of music education to public school students to maintain and expand their interest in music performance. It has logged more than 1,500 performances across the United States including the White House Stage at the Kennedy Center and the State of Michigan’s Presidential Inaugural Ball. Annual summer tours span the United States along with performances in Canada and Europe that have included visits to Saline’s sister cities of Brecon, Wales and Lindenberg, Germany. The group performs 50-60 times each year, generally donating a third of its annual schedule to community service events.<\/p>\n

Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic is supported by countless hours of volunteer labor, student tuition, sales of recordings, fees for performing, and donations from its many dedicated fans. It holds an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable designation. For detailed information visit http:\/\/salinefiddlers.com\/<\/p>\n

Concert in the Park is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council and the City of St. Johns with support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Concerts are held each Wednesday evening; rain or shine. The St. Johns Lions and Lioness Club staff a concession stand offering light refreshments.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on the Concert in the Park series visit the CCAC web site, http:\/\/www.clintoncountyarts.org\/<\/font><\/a> and check out the William E. Tennant Performance Shell page on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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Museum open on Mint Festival weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Mint Festival weekend the Museum will be open Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 from 1 p.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Hats and more Hats, Purses, Jewelry and many more accessories are displayed in the Paine-Gillam-Scott House through September 25.<\/p>\n

The 2019 Exhibit \u201cPolice and Fire Departments\u201d artifacts are displayed in the Paine-Gillam-Scott House and the Carriage House. Take time to explore the Swegles General Store also.<\/p>\n

The Museum is open Wednesdays, 2-6 pm and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Closed on holiday weekends.<\/p>\n

They are located west of the courthouse at 106 Maple St., St. Johns, Michigan. Group tours and individual tours are welcome. For more information call 989-224-2894, email PGSmuseum@gmail.com<\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mint Festival Schedule overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 2019 Mint Festival weekend will be held on Friday, August 9 (2-8 p.m.), Saturday, August 10 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and Sunday, August 11 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and promises a weekend of family fun. Arts and Crafts, Flea Market, Rodeos, Euchre, Bingo, Parade, Carnival\/Inflatables, Sports Tournament and much, much more.
\nGrand Mint Parade, Saturday, August 10 – starts at 10:00 a.m. The parade will line up at Oakview Elementary School on the corner of Lansing Street and Townsend Road. The parade will leave the school on Clinton Avenue and travel north to Oak Street, west to Lansing Street, north to Sturgis Street, east to Oakland Street, north to M21, west to Clinton Avenue and finish through beautiful downtown St. Johns.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the free entertainment that includes:
\nFriday, August 9<\/em>
\n– Sarah Faith at Senior Citizens Day.
\nSaturday, August 10 <\/em>
\n– 12:30 and 2: Kick N Style Line Dance,
\n– 1 p.m.: Capital City Theatre and
\n– 4-6 p.m.: Full House Band of Lansing.
\nSunday, August 11 <\/em>
\n– 12:30-1:30: Easton Express,
\n– 1 p.m.: Capital City Theatre and
\n– 1:30-2:30: Sweet Crystal.<\/p>\n

The 35th Annual St. Johns Mint Festival will be held in the St. Johns City Park and the Clinton County Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n

Rodeo, tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children. Children 4 and under are free. They are available in advance at the Chamber of Commerce (1013 S US 27 – across from McDonalds) or at Sundance.<\/p>\n

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Arts Council dedicates mural<\/strong>
\nby Maralyn Fink<\/p>\n