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Extreme Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Achieves FCA Customer First Award for Excellence

Less than 1 percent of FCA dealerships in the United States were given this elite status Last October, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced criteria for a new designation of car dealer – an elite status of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM and/or FIAT dealership that puts the customer first. Dealers around the nation (there are around 2,600 FCA dealerships in the US) were eligible to earn the inaugural Customer First Award for Excellence in 2016. Extreme Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM was one of 124 dealers in the nation to receive the award. The program required dealers to fulfill very specific requirements relative to customer sales and vehicle service experience. The requirements were aligned with the following five “pillars of excellence.” Customer First Award Pillars of Excellence Facility – Customers consistently find dealerships to be clean, convenient and comfortable. Facilities are certified every six months. Customer Processes – Dealer consistently executes processes for key customer interaction points, such as sales negotiation, delivery and follow up. Performance – Dealer constantly achieves high level of satisfaction from customer sales and service satisfaction surveys. Employee Survey – Survey employees annually, share findings with employees, and act on the feedback and results. Training Certification – Dealership personnel continues to meet training…

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Baker College to Offer Career Exploration Open House

Baker College of Jackson will open its doors to the public, prospective students and students 4:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, for a Career Exploration Open House at 2800 Springport Road, Jackson. Registration is recommended, but not required: www.baker.edu/jackson-rsvp or call 517.788.7800. The event will explore Baker College undergraduate programs that lead to careers with growing employment opportunities in the areas of: Business administration. Computer information systems. Engineering/technology. Health sciences. Nursing Human services. There will also be giveaways, and Baker College staff members will be grilling hot dogs for attendees. “This is a one-stop opportunity for people who are considering higher education to obtain their career goals,” said Steve Simpson, Ed.D., Baker College of Jackson president. “Industry experts and faculty will be available to provide insight into each career field and program, perform demonstrations and answer questions.” For each of the career programs offered at the Jackson campus, there will be information about employment opportunities, job responsibilities, salary estimates, the needed or desired professional qualifications and educational requirements. Facility tours will include state-of-the-art laboratories for programs such as nursing, surgical technology, radiation therapy, veterinary technology and cyber defense. Other campus resources that will be open include the Academic Resource Center (ARC),…

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“MIS Cares” Grants Now Available

Recent recipients gather on the track at MIS following awards banquent (photo courtesy: NASCAR) The spirit of giving isn’t just a seasonal belief at Michigan International Speedway; it’s the racetrack’s way of doing business. MIS Cares, the track’s charity arm, holds that same belief and continues to make a difference in the community with its grant program. The speedway provides a valuable fund-raising platform for future educational opportunities throughout the year. Now, organizations can apply to receive a grant up to $5,000 to aid in their efforts. In 2017 organizations in Lenawee and Jackson Counties are invited to apply for the MIS Cares Grant. The focus is to provide for those in the community that have a tie to youth programs or education. “We are excited to offer grants to local organizations to aid in their initiatives to promote education,” speedway President Roger Curtis said. “Our staff lives in the community and we continue to strive to give back to the area.” All organizations that are a 501(c)(3) entity may download an application now at www.miscares.com. All applications must be postmarked by September 7. Last year, MIS Cares awarded a record $87,525 in cash donations to local charities through its…

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A Thousand Horses and Drake White and The Big Fire added to Keloorah Lineup

BROOKLYN, Mich. – The lineup for Keloorah in August just got bigger. A Thousand Horses (attached photo) and Drake White and The Big Fire have been added to an already jammed packed festival schedule on August 26-27. The two acts join country music favorites Chase Rice, Chase Bryant, Kip Moore and Tim Dugger at Keloorah during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Michigan International Speedway. “We are excited to have A Thousand Horses and Drake White and The Big Fire join our already impressive list of country music performers in August,” MIS President Roger Curtis said. “NASCAR is more than a race. It is a festival, which is exactly what we have for fans in Keloorah.” Keloorah is a unique concept. It’s a two-day music festival that takes place on Friday and Saturday during the August 26-28 NASCAR weekend at MIS. The talent lineup combined with unparalleled activities at the festival such as go karts, an arcade and paint and foam deejay party elevates the post-race fun. The lineup for Keloorah is impressive and will give NASCAR fans and music festival fans an experience to remember. Keloorah ticket packages that include a NASCAR ticket for the Pure Michigan 400…

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United Way Receives FEMA Grant for Food, Shelter Needs

 United Way of Jackson County has been awarded $66,551 in federal funds to support food and shelter programs in high-need areas. The emergency funding is provided through the Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). United Way invites local governmental and private voluntary organizations that qualify to apply for these funds. To be considered, applying organizations must meet these criteria:  Hold current 501(c) 3 non-profit status;  Provide a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN);  Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter;  Have no phase #32 or #33 compliance issues if they are current FEMA recipients;  Have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit; and  Practice nondiscrimination. In addition, private non-profit organizations must have a voluntary board of directors. To be considered for funding, proposals must be submitted to the United Way office, 536 N. Jackson Street, Jackson, Mich., 49203. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. A local board of Jackson County residents will determine how the funds will be distributed. This board is responsible for recommending agencies to…

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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea presents $100,000 to St. Louis Center

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea recently made a $100,000 donation to the St. Louis Center, a residential facility serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities located in Chelsea, to support the design, development and implementation of an electronic health record and care management IT platform for its residents. "We are honored to be able to provide this financial gift so that the St. Louis Center can continue to provide a safe environment of care for some of our most vulnerable community members," said Nancy Graebner, President and CEO, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.  "We want to thank them for providing a safe and loving home in our community for more than 50 years, serving more than 700 men, women and children.  Electronic health records enable a patient's medical history to be more easily retained and shared across different health care settings to improve patient care. Improved accuracy and clarity of medical records reduces the incidence of medical error, duplication of tests, delays in treatment, and enables patients to be well-informed. Fr. Enzo Addari, SdC, Administrator of St. Louis Center added, “We are grateful for the generosity and friendship of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, and anything we can do to upgrade…

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46th Annual Rose Run July 16

The 46th Annual Rose Run is scheduled for Saturday, July 16 on the Jackson College Central Campus.  Sponsored by Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, P.C., the Rose Run will again feature 10K and 5K runs, a 5K walk, and a Kids Run. Events will begin at 8 a.m. on the Jackson College campus. Adult events start and finish on the JC campus and follow a scenic course around the College. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group, in addition to overall, masters and grandmasters winners. All participants receive a T-shirt.   The cost for events is $25 in advance, $30 on race day. Kids Fun Run is $5 in advance, $7 on race day. Registration and packet pick-up will be available Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday morning before 7:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse. Proceeds from the Rose Run will benefit the JC cross country teams. For online registration, visit www.runjackson.org or www.jccmi.edu.   Browse the JTV Gallery from last year's Rose Run here.  

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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.  …

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Michigan Shakespeare Festival to Present Civil War Premiere

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival continues its tradition of presenting three shows in its summer season; two Shakespeare masterpieces, and one other classic or pivotal piece. This year, the non-Shakespeare piece is “The Killer Angels”, a play by Karen Tarjan’s based on the Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel by Michael Shaara. “The Killer Angels” will be presented in repertory with “As You Like It” and Richard II” in both summer venues — Potter Center at Jackson College in Jackson, MI, and The Village Theatre in Canton, MI from July 9th through August 14th. The 1974 Pulitzer Prize-Winning novel by Michael Shaara tells the story of the 4 days of the Battle of Gettysburg -- from June 30, 1863, as the opposing troops moved into position through July 1, 2, and 3 when the bloodiest of Civil War battles was fought. This epic novel has been adapted by award-winning playwright Karen Tarjan, and is directed by MSF's own acclaimed Artistic Director, Janice L Blixt, for a glorious and stirring stage event which will be a Michigan theatrical premiere. Playwright Karen Tarjan will be in attendance at the official opening performance of “The Killer Angels” on July 17th and will be participating in a talk-back directly…

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Jets’ Riedel named All-American

Jackson College baseball player Jeff Riedel was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II First All-America Team. Riedel, from Cookeville, Tenn. is a sophomore outfielder who has signed to play with Oakland University next year. Riedel batted .489 this season with three home runs and 61 runs batted in. He had 21 doubles, 12 triples and 48 stolen bases in 52 attempts. He scored 69 runs and had 67 hits in 137 at bats in 43 games. He helped lead the Jets to the MCCAA Championship this season. “Jeff was a great leader for us, and he will be hard to replace,” said Rick Smith, coach. “Jeff will always be a Jet as he moves on to the next level of play.”

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