Monthly Archives: January 2015

The Jackson Citizen Patriot's Youth Citizen of the Year, Michigan Center High School senior Collin Soltis visited the show along with his Leadership teacher Matt Desmarais.  Collin volunteers as a Big Brother, reading mentor and volunteer at the district's elementary schools and at Lyle Torrant Center.   He is also active in his church and organizes an annual prom fashion show for students needing help at prom season.  Other guests:  State Representative Earl Poleski;  Shawna Tello and Mailynn  Pratt, Jackson YMCA;  Audrey Dean, Kids N Stuff Children's Museum with Kelly Burr, Shop Rat;  Carrie Joers and Sheryl Amburgey, Art 634.

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce presented their annual awards Thursday night at their annual meeting. Video highlights from the event along with award winners:  Lynn Vermeulen (Small Business Person of the Year) and Nate Vermeulen, Vermeulen Furniture;  Ishwar Laxminarayan, Director, Jackson District Library (Brick Award);  Congressman Tim Walberg;  Beth Ploof and Rebekah Risner, Michigan Community Credit Union;  Dave DeBaker, movie reviews;  Ric Walton, Big Prize Bucket.

The Jackson County Sheriff Department is increasing its social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and mobile phone apps.  Sheriff Steve Rand and Undersheriff Chris Kuhl are using social media for emergency alerts, weather emergencies, crime tips and community education.  Other guests:  Lumen Christi Principal Christ Smith with Elaine Crosby, Jackson Area Catholic Schools (Open House this Sunday at Lumen Christi, beginning with Mass at 12 Noon);  Actor Brian Gross, "Star Trek New Voyages" web series with screenwriter Rick Chambers;  Shannon Hennessey and Jamie McKibbon, K105.3 Chili Cookoff;  St. John's Elementary parent Matt Laura with students Peyton Laura, PJ Sykes and Madison Arcaro.