Closed, stay home if you can
A good chunk of Michigan was closed on Wednesday and into Thursday after the latest snowfall.
Local law enforcement agencies were asking that people please stay off the roads if at all possible. There were several traffic hazards where folks had gotten stuck in the middle of the road and just left their vehicles.
The plow trucks were out, but they were going to need time and space to get everything cleared off. There were a number of back roads that were expected to be impassable for quite a while yet.
Those who did have to go out were being asked to drive slowly, to take extra warm clothes in case they had to walk, and to make sure their phones were charged and with them.
Walk for Warmth – Saturday, February 27
The 26th Annual Walk for Warmth fundraiser for Clinton County will take place Saturday, February 27. It is being hosted by the Capital Area Community Services.
Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the walk will begin at 11 a.m. at the Clinton County Senior Drop-In Center located at 201 E. Walker St., St. Johns.
All funds raised through Walk for Warmth will go directly to Clinton County households for heat-related utility assistance. If you would like more information, call Capital Area Community Services of Clinton County at 989-224-6702.
Superhero Spaghetti Buffet Fundraiser rescheduled – March 9th
St. Johns Big Boy will host CASA – The Voice for Clinton County’s Children for a Spaghetti Buffet Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 9th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m..
This event was re-scheduled from Wednesday, February 24th due to a winter storm. All tickets already purchased will be honored.
Join us for an evening of great food which includes full salad bar and different kinds of pasta and sauces. CASA anticipates seeing Superheroes serving you dinner and guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Superhero attire.
Adult tickets are $12, children ages 10 to 3 are $8, and children 2 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door.
They hope to see many Superheroes as they kick off our 2016 Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! which will be on April 30th. For more information, please call 517-599-7145, e-mail clintoncountycasa@gmail.com, or visit our website ClintonCountyCASA.org.
SJHS album working on new album
Chad Rehmann is currently working on a new album with Grammy nominated artist, Lisa Dondlinger.
Lisa performed regularly with Celine Dion and shortly after Celine’s husband passed, Lisa went into the studio to record Chad’s arrangement of The Prayer.
50% of the track sales will go to the Azar-Angelil Research Chair for ORL Cancer, an organization close to Celine that’s making great strides in cancer research. The track can be purchased here: http://www.lisadondlinger.com/#!music/c1ppg
Rehmann is a 1999 graduate of St. Johns High School.
SCH Auxiliary hosts white sale – February 29
Cozy up to some great bargains Monday, February 29, at the linen sale fundraiser hosted by The Sparrow Clinton Hospital Auxiliary in St. Johns.
This winter warm-up white sale takes place at Sparrow Clinton Hospital from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in White Conference Room.
Shopping options include sheet sets, quilt sets, blankets, Sherpa throws and bamboo memory foam pillows.
Proceeds help the Auxiliary fulfill its $100,000 pledge to help build the hospital’s new emergency department.
Sparrow Clinton Hospital opened its high-tech emergency services facility in August 2014. The hospital serves more than 14,000 Patients each year, providing immediate, full-service emergency and urgent care when it is most needed.
Former resident accepts school nurse award
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital’s School Nurse Program, under the very capable leadership of Kathy Jacobsen, has been named a Program of Excellence by Jackson Healthcare at their annual Hospital Charitable Services Awards ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia.
Along with the engraved glass award was a check in the amount of $10,000 and the recognition of the hospital’s continuing commitment to the health of our communities.
Chris Signs-Warstler is show here with Kathy Jacobsen
Congratulations to Kathy Jacobsen and each of the fine school nurses including Former St. Johns resident Chris Signs-Warstler whose creative thought, commitment and hard work led to this innovative, award-winning program.
The Friends of the Fred Meijer CIS Trail to hold Annual Membership Meeting – March 17
Get your green on this St. Patrick’s Day to support your local greenway. The Friends of the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail will hold their annual membership meeting in the auditorium of the Memorial Healthcare Hospital at 826 W. King Street in Owosso on Thursday evening, March 17, 2016 at 7 pm.
This year’s featured speaker will be a trail planning specialist from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In addition, Nancy Krupriarz, Executive Director of the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, will be giving us updates on trails throughout the State of Michigan.
Board elections will take place for 3 three-year positions with terms ending in March, 2019. Members that paid dues in 2015 are eligible to vote in these elections.
This meeting is open to all current, past and potential members of the Friends group and anyone else interested in the promotion and maintenance of this newly completed trail that follows the former railroad corridor running through the counties of Clinton, Ionia and Shiawassee. Admission is free.
Kilpatrick joins LAFCU as payroll and benefits specialist
LAFCU recently announced that Rebekah “Becky” Kilpatrick has joined the credit union as payroll and benefits specialist.
In her new position Kilpatrick is responsible for processing payroll, maintaining employee records, and managing employee benefits such as health care and retirement.
“Becky brings extensive experience in payroll accounting to LAFCU,” said Sharon Gillison, LAFCU senior vice president-human resources. “Her passionate interest in human resources will be a great benefit for our organization.”
Kilpatrick, a St. Johns resident, came to LAFCU from Partners Book Distributing Inc. where she served as human resources/payroll manager since 1998.
She is currently working toward the Senior Certified Professional designation from the Society for Human Resources Management. She is a graduate of St. Johns High School.