Schlenker’s and West Point Lounge on Food Circus
We visit two great historical burger joints here in Jackson. Schlenker's and West Point Lounge.
Wednesday, June 22
Derek Dobies, City of Jackson Vice Mayor & City Council Rep; Emily McGraw & Bob Roh, Consumers Energy’s Smart Energy Solutions; Bart Visits Jackson Candy & Fudge Factory for Fun & Shenanigans; Gary Jones & Jim O’Brien, Michigan State Parks; Mark Oliver, Allskate Fun Center & Teri Daniels, Cardio Drumming Fundraiser; Sandy Clark, Jackson Co. Animal Shelter, Finley’s Smokehouse Dog of the Week
34 Spring Arbor University student-athletes earn Winter/Spring Academic All-League Honors
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Crossroads League has announced its Academic All-Crossroads League award winners for the 2016 winter and spring seasons, and 34 Spring Arbor University student-athletes were recognized for their academic excellence. A total of 237 student-athletes from the Crossroads League's 10 member institutions participating in men's basketball, women's basketball, men's golf, women's golf, men's track and field, women's track and field, baseball and softball received the honor. Spring Arbor and Taylor University were tied at the top of the league with 34 honorees. The SAU softball program led all teams with seven players honored while the women's track and field team landed six on the list. Baseball, women's basketball and men's track and field had four student-athletes earn a nod. Men's basketball, men's golf and women's golf posted three apiece. In order to be eligible for Academic All-Crossroads League, a student-athlete must have reached junior status academically and possess a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the entire academic semester in which the student-athlete participated in the league sport. In addition to the 29 student-athletes honored from the fall sports season, the Cougars boasted an impressive 63…
Tuesday, June 21
Sandy Maxson, Superintendent, daVinci Schools; Phil Tripp, Tripp’s Auto Shop & Collision Center, with Brad Vancalbergh, Computer Ties; Jackie Merritt, Jackson District Library, Parma/Springport Branch; Brant Russell, JPS Summer Lunch Program; Lara Conley, Ann Arbor State Bank, with Mark Smith, Jackson Community Food Pantry; Steve Trosin, JSO Affinity Series & Summer Solstice Concert
Heart and Sole Event Raises $7,500 for Behavioral Health Services at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea today announced that the 27thAnnual "Heart & Sole" race, held last month, drew 579 participants and raised $7,500 to help fund Behavioral Health Services offered at the hospital. The money will be used to purchase exercise equipment for patients' use in the hospital's soon-to-be renovated Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. "Exercise and physical activity play a vital role in the recovery of our patients," said Nancy Siegrist, director of Behavioral Health Services at St. Joe's Chelsea. "The participants in this year's event, whether walking, running or biking, recognize the importance of good mental health. Many participated in honor of loved ones who have experienced a mental health condition. We thank them for their involvement and support and for bringing attention to this public health issue." Behavioral Health Services at St. Joe's provides both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the specific needs of patients and their families in Chelsea and surrounding communities in addressing the physical, psychological, and social aspects of well-being. A Community Health Needs Assessment completed in 2015 showed that within St. Joe's service area, one in four people reported experiencing depression or some form of mental health illness within the past year. …
Monday, June 20
(Encore from Fri., June 17) Patrick Burtch, Jackson City Manager; Bart’s Visit to Willis & Jurasek’s Uncle Phil’s BBQ Fundraiser Jill Weatherwax, Middle School at Parkside, 8th Grade English Teacher with students; Laura Schlecte, Pathways as Economic Drivers; Jessica Webb, Michigan Community Credit Union; Jan Blixt, Michigan Shakespeare Festival
Saturday, June 18 – Sunday, June 19
Summer Spectacular presents The Selby Classic, Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 7pm presented by Tripp's Auto Shop and Collision Center. A new True Story marathon starts at 3 and 9pm Saturday and Sunday.
