St. Johns welcomes new police officer
Please help us welcome the St. Johns Police Department’s newest police officer, Officer Crim.
He was sworn in on Monday morning by City Clerk Mindy Seavey, and you will see him out with his training officer in the coming days and weeks.
Don’t miss the Oak Street Holiday Lights Trail
The Oak Street Holiday Lights Trail at 202 E Oak St. will be opening on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. They will be running every weekend in December, weather permitting.
This upcoming weekend they will run on Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Every other weekend will be Friday and Saturday, December 8, 9,1 5, 16 and 22, at the same time.
This is a free event for the community. All that they ask is that you sign a waiver because this is on personal property. The waiver table will be open until 8:30 p.m.
There is no public restroom so please be prepared for that, but the line does move fast so it’s not too long of a wait. All ages are welcome.
Children’s Victorian Christmas is Saturday, December 9
A special Children’s event is scheduled for Saturday, December 9 from 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon at the Clinton County Historical Museum.
The event will feature Victorian Christmas Crafts, Christmas Carols, Prizes and a visit with Santa. The activities are best for children 3 years – 10 years old. Adults must accompany children.
Be sure to make your reservation soon as space is limited. Call 989-224-2894 to reserve your spot.
The Clinton County Historical Museum is located in the Paine Gillam Scott House, 106 Maple on the west side of the courthouse square.
Sparrow Clinton Hospital receives top national grades from patients
Sparrow Clinton and Carson Hospitals received a five-star rating and ranked among the best hospitals in the state for nurse communication.
Becker’s Hospital Review, a medical industry trade magazine that reports on, as well as conducts, its own research on healthcare, gave the Community Hospitals the top rating based on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data. HCAHPS surveys are given to patients and cover areas such as how well nurses and physicians communicate with them, communication about medicines, discharge information, and cleanliness of the hospital.
“It’s a great recognition for our brilliant nurses at Sparrow Carson Hospital and Sparrow Clinton Hospital,” said Mariah Hesse, RN, interim Chief Nursing Officer, Sparrow Carson and Clinton Hospitals.
“Nurse communication is a key driver for the overall rating of quality patient experience. I am proud to work with nurses that are committed to providing excellent care to the communities we serve. Building trusting relationships with patients, having patients feel respected and listened to, and having their care explained are vital to our care delivery team.”
The star rating is based on survey data collected from hospital patients in 2022. To learn more about Sparrow’s Community Hospitals, go to Sparrow.org.
VFW to host Santa for photos on December 10
Santa will be visiting St. Johns VFW Post 4113 on Sunday, December 10 from 1 – 4 p.m.
This event is free to everyone. Please bring your own camera.
Arts Council News
Annual Membership Meeting December 4
Join them as they celebrate all of their members’ and volunteers’ hard work this year. Vote on and welcome new board members and look forward to the new year ahead.
Refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30 PM with the meeting starting at
6:30 PM at The Art & Soul Gallery, 215 N. Clinton Ave. in Saint Johns.
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Christmas Card Making Workshop with Ida VanBeelen
Join Ida at the Art & Soul Gallery for a fun evening and create 12 Christmas cards with holiday themed paper, stickers and other festive paper embellishments, just in time for the holidays.
The price is $35.00, and all supplies are provided.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers to meet December 4
The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers Support Group will be meeting on Monday, December 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Clinton County Senior Center in St. Johns.
Anyone with questions or concerns about Alzheimer’s are welcome to attend. Open discussion, questions and answers with a group of understanding people
Just a reminder – what is said/heard at the meeting stays at the meeting.