Santa’s Remote Workshop is ready
With a record-breaking numbers of requests for help The Voice for Clinton County’s Children continued to collect toys this week. Deliveries to them at East Olive Community Center were appreciated
They look forward to seeing families shopping this week. They plan to provide
Christmas gifts for 527 kids and youth.
There’s still time to visit the museum
There is still time left to enjoy the Clinton County Museum’s Victorian Christmas.
The Clinton County Museum will be open on Wednesday, December 20 from 2- 5 PM and Sunday, December 17 from 1 -4 PM.
Please visit and stroll through the house to enjoy the beautiful sight of the tree and the Santa collection on loan from Bil Irrer. Cedar boughs and the fresh Faser fir tree have created delightful aromas while the flickering of candles give the whole house a warm glow.
On Sunday, December 17 from 2-4 PM, Jeff Richards and friends will entertain us with some beautiful Christmas songs while we enjoy a cup of warm Christmas punch. It’s sure to be an afternoon to put you in that Christmas spirit.
The Clinton County Historical Museum is located in the Paine Gillam Scott House, 106 Maple on the west side of the courthouse square.
No reservations needed. Please feel free to call the Museum at 517-224-2894 for questions.
Chief nursing officer at Sparrow Clinton recognized
Mariah Hesse, chief nursing officer at Sparrow Carson and Clinton hospitals, has been named Michigan’s 2023 “Community Star” by the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH).
Hesse was nominated by the Michigan Center for Rural Health, in conjunction with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and National Rural Health Day (NRHD). As a Community Starr, Hesse helps tell the story of the “Power of Rural” and how connecting people with resources helps communities to thrive.
The official NRHD website, PowerOfRural.org, features Hesse alongside Community Stars across the nation. The Community Star Recognition Program was established in 2015 in conjunction with NRHD to tell the stories of people and organizations who make a difference in rural communities.
“Mariah is very deserving of this award. Her dedication to providing high quality health care in a rural community is unmatched. We are truly blessed to have Mariah service our communities at Sparrow Carson and Clinton,” said Mark Brisboe, president, Sparrow Carson and Clinton hospitals.
Hesse has made countless contributions to Sparrow Clinton during her tenure, including leading a journey to American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence and increasing access to care by leading the implementation of many new specialty services for patients. She’s served as president of the Michigan Critical Access Hospital for Quality Network (MiCA QN) for the past six years.
“I’m honored to be nominated and recognized for my passion and advocacy for rural communities. There are so many people that I have a privilege to collaborate with that are also deserving of this recognition in impacting the ‘Power of Rural,’” Hesse said.
Time to start Adulting?
Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Michigan State University Extension’s Adulting 101 programs help teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions. Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently.
New classes and some past favorites are included in this free monthly online program. What session(s) will you be joining? Register here.
No Shave November donation awarded
No More Sidelines of Central Michigan were invited to the St. Johns Police Department to receive a donation from Deputy Chief Andrew Tobias and Chief of Police David Kirk for “No-Shave November!”
A total of $430 was collected and will go towards decorations for the upcoming Tim Tebow Night to Shine Prom!
Thank you Officers for your support of those living with disabilities in our community.
Downtown parking permits now on sale
2024 Downtown Parking Permits went on sale on Tuesday, December 12. Permits will be enforced beginning January 8, 2024.
2024 Parking Permit Pricing:
Parking Lot permits – $150
Street Parking permits – $50
Permits can only be purchased in person at the Police Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
More information about the updated downtown parking program can be found on the City website.