CAASA dedicates new building, celebrates EMS Week
by Maralyn Fink
On Thursday, May 19 the Clinton Area Ambulance Service hosted a small celebration honoring their crew members during EMS Week and officially dedicating their new garage.
CAASA Board members and representatives of the companies and organizations that helped make this project a reality were invited. A plaque memorializing the project and those involved was installed on the new building; and a ribbon cutting ceremony was performed, complete with EMS trauma scissors to cut the ribbon.
Sparrow Clinton recognizes nurse for four decades of compassionate care
Registered Nurse Gretchen Priess joined Sparrow Clinton Hospital during Ronald
Reagan’s first administration, and now she’s been honored for four decades of compassionate care.
Priess, BSN, RN, CMSRN, was recently recognized at the annual Nurses Tea celebrating National
Nurses Week.
Priess, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Northern Michigan University,
considers becoming a nurse one of her greatest accomplishments. “I was drawn to nursing by my desire
to care for, serve, and help other people.”
Priess credits her fellow caregivers and the work climate at Sparrow Clinton for supporting and
holding her interest in nursing through the years.
As a veteran nurse, she offers these words of wisdom to anyone who seeks clarity in their career:
“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think. You are more talented than you know. You are
capable of more than you can imagine.”
For more on Sparrow Clinton, go to Sparrow.org/Clinton.
New CASA Volunteers welcomed
The Voice for Clinton County’s Children welcomed new Court Appointed Special Advocates Volunteers to their team. They were sworn in by Judge Lisa Sullivan. Sullivan is the Judge of Probate Court Assigned to the Family Division of the Circuit Court.
Sensational Zoo coming to the Briggs June 14
Potter Park Zoo is returning to the Briggs District Library for a Sensational Zoo program on Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Potter Park Zoo will be bringing animal pelts and artifacts. Visitors will earn a few fun facts while observing them up close. Representatives from the Zoo will tell everyone about the unique ways animals use their five senses to survive in the wild.
Advance registrations are appreciated, and registration is now available on the website or by calling 989-224-4702.
Habitat silent auction closes June 1
Has a new kayak been on your shopping list? Or perhaps dreams of a Caribbean island getaway?
These items are among highlights of a silent auction put on by Clinton-Gratiot Habitat for Humanity (CGHFH) that will close at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. CGHFH has offices in St. Johns and Alma and a retail store – the ReStore – at 2352 N US 27 in St. Johns.
CGHFH executive director L Quinn Lincoln-Keon said the online silent auction is one-half of the non-profit’s traditional spring fundraiser. The non-profit has traditionally conducted an in-person event but has not been able to do so since 2019.
Among items that have yet to receive a bid is a 5-night, 4-day stay at Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino. The trip, valued at $2,400, does not include transportation to the resort, has a minimum $600 bid and was donated by Auto-Owners Insurance.
Several other highly desirable items have only received one or two bids, including the package of a 10-foot kayak, paddles and a pair of life vests (current bid $300, value $600), and a hand-sewn quilt (current bid $325, value $625).
For more auction items and instructions on how to bid, click on 32auctions.com/NoShowGala2022. For questions, call (989) 227-2772, ext. 3, 4 or 6.
Keepsake Collection Arts and Craft Shows coming up May 28 – 29
Uncle Johns Cider Mill will host an arts and crafts show on May 28 – 29, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Please visit Keepsake Collections website for complete 2022 schedule and applications. www.keepsakecollectionshows.com Contact Leslie craftpeddler@nethawk.com 989-620-4085.
Uncle John’s is located at 8614 US-127 north of St. Johns. Enjoy 100+ Exhibitors along with all the Cider Mill and Orchard has to offer.