The June 28 Concert in the Park has been canceled due to air quality conditions. This is being done for the safety of both the musicians and our audience members. This was an extremely tough decision that was made jointly by both parties
“We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused,” says concert Chair Bill Tennant. “We hope to possibly reschedule the LCB Big Band for later in the summer, and hope to see you next week.”
Local hospital acquires yet another new name
Remember how we all had to learn to call Clinton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns Sparrow Clinton? Well, now that we have all pretty much adjusted to that we are going to have to retool our vocabulary once again.
Henceforth according to health system officials, the hospital down on Oakland Street will be known as University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton, effective April 1, 2024, as part of Sparrow joining the Michigan Medicine clinical network.
The news comes on the heels of the positive feedback Sparrow has received about the health system’s planned new name, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, which was announced two weeks ago. The new system name will also take effect April 1, 2024.
Sparrow leaders said they selected the new entity names to leverage the strength of the two top healthcare brands in the state.
“It was important to maintain the legacy and continuity of our Community Hospitals and E.W. Sparrow Hospital and the equity they have built in their communities, while drawing on the reputation of U-M Health as the preeminent health system in Michigan,” said James Dover, President and CEO, Sparrow Health System.
Sparrow joined University of Michigan Health in April 2023, contributing significantly to what is now the second largest health system in the state.
The new names specifically don’t include “Hospital” because the individual campuses are more than just a hospital building. Patients are increasingly served on an outpatient basis at one of Sparrow’s more than 150 sites of care. The names are intended to reflect an ongoing change in how healthcare is delivered and the entire breadth of Sparrow services, leaders said.
Sparrow will continue to be known as Sparrow Health System in internal and external communications until April 1, 2024, when the new name becomes official.
For more information on the Sparrow/U-M Health partnership, go to https://www.Sparrow.org/NewChapter.
Big Band Jazz featured on Concert in the Park June 28
Songs from the “Great American Songbook” will float on the summer breeze when the Lansing Concert Band Big Band performs on Wednesday, June 28 as part of the St. Johns Concert in the Park summer music series. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the beautiful St. Johns City Park.
The concert features jazz standards and music made popular by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and many more. “This special band was formed in 1993 by members of the Lansing Concert Band who wanted an opportunity to play the amazing jazz standards and bring this exciting art form to mid-Michigan audiences,” explains Concert chair Bill Tennant. “The band members have a passion for excellence and have a wonderful time performing this great music, which comes across in their performance.”
Jim Kasprzak, lead trumpet, directs the dynamic 18-piece group comprised of traditional jazz-era instrumentation. The ensemble also features two local mid-Michigan vocalists, who are no strangers to our St Johns community. Dan Templin and Kelly Sandula-Gruner have performed with the band in previous shell performances, with the Singers on the Grand at the Wilson Center, and also as the duo Clique Vocals on the Brown Bag Concert Series.
The Concert in the Park Series is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council and the City of St. Johns. The CCAC receives support from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Concerts are held each Wednesday evening: rain or shine. There is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully appreciated.
The St. Johns Lions Club staff a concession stand offering light refreshments. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a wonderful concert every Wednesday evening through August 30.
For detailed information on the St. Johns Concert in the Park Series, check out their Facebook Page, visit the CCAC web site at www.clintoncountyarts.org or visit the City of St. Johns Facebook Page.
St. Johns Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch
St Johns High School
Monday- Thursday June 12-August 25
No Service July 3, 4, 5, 6
Breakfast 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
All meals must be eaten on site
St Johns Middle School
Monday- Thursday JuIy 31 – August 18
Breakfast 7:30 am – 8:30 “m
Lunch 11:00 am – 12:30 p.m.
All meals must be eaten on site
Oakview Elementary
Monday- Friday June 19-August 18
No Service July 3, 4
Breakfast 8:30 – 9:45 am
Lunch 12:00 am – 1:15 pm
All meals must be eaten on site
– Free to anyone 18 and under or 26 and under with a mental or physical
disability recognized by a State Or Local agency
– No Registration or Income Requirements
For more information, please contact Edie Robinson 989-227-4127
St Johns and the USDA are equal opportunity provider and employer
Simon wins gold in Canada
Local Parabadminton standout Jayci Simon has won Gold in Women’s Doubles at Canada Para Badminton International this week.
She also secured good ranking points and a quarterfinal finish in Mixed Doubles.
Next up is England.
RBW Class of 1963 to celebrate 60th reunion August 12
Rodney B. Wilson High School Class of 1963 will hold a 60th reunion on Saturday, August 12, St. Johns Mint Festival Weekend, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. They plan to eat at at 6 p.m.
The celebration will take place at AgroLiquid’s Conference Center, 3055 West M-21 in St. Johns. No Liquor. The cost per person is $40.
For reservations please contact:
Ken Salisbury at 989-224-7039 or kandc.salisbury@yahoo.com Sunview Drive Saint Johns, MI 48879
Make Checks to “Class of 63” and the deadline is July 1, 2023.
If you are unable to attend, send a note to let them know what you are doing.
Classmates they are unable to locate include:
– Diane Keyes Stewart
– Larry Mosher
– Joyce MrazekiBarnes
– Sandra Parks
– Kathie Porter
– Sue Sanders Snyder
– Patricia Stewart Richmond
– Charlene Schmidtman Wilcox
– James Wert, Florida
If you have any information concerning these individuals, please contact:
– Sally Lewis Brya at 989-224-2524 mitten4951@gmail.com
– Holly Davis Phinney at 989-224-7629 hrphinney01220@gmail.com
Department of Waste Management seeks public comment
Clinton County Department of Waste Management is offering a resolution for public comment through Friday, July 14, 2023. Granger has requested two amendments to the Clinton County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP). The requests include 1) one additional county to the SWMP for waste import and export and 2) amend the total area sited for use at the Grand River Avenue landfill located at 8550 West Grand River Highway, Grand Ledge, Michigan.
Copies of this resolution will be made available on the Clinton County Department of Waste Management website, through the Clinton County Department of Waste Management office, through the Clinton County Clerk’s office and is being made available to all local municipalities for review and comment.
Comments should be submitted to Clinton County Department of Waste Management through email recycle@clinton-county.org or written mail 100 East State Street, Suite 1500, St Johns, MI 48879 BEFORE Friday July 14th at 5:00 p.m.
A public hearing to review all public comments has been set for Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Clinton County Courthouse in the Board of Commissioners Room.
Please contact the Clinton County Department of Waste Management if you have any questions or comments.
For more information see